Instead of Taylor Lyles celebrating a magical prom night, she spent the night lifeless under a tarp as friends mourned her loss. Her beautiful ball gown drenched in blood as emergency responders carried her away. It was a scene that would be ingrained into all of her classmates' minds for a lifetime. But thank goodness, none of it was real.
Students at Sam Houston High School participated in a life-changing event called "Mock Prom" to show the dangers of drunk driving. Students would play the role of crash victims, drunk drivers, and car passengers. Many students watched in the audience. This was something that could happen to them, that has even happened to four of their classmates, and now they knew just how they could stop it. The crash wasn't real, but the message was.
"I remember the images of today as I'm driving and as I'm with my friends, remembering that our lives are important and it could go away with one mistake," Taylor said.
Some might say recreating a crash this vividly — blood, tears, and all — might be too much for kids, but the alternative of learning the hard way is far worse. Do you think this school's method is effective? Let us know in the comments!
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