Project Graduation: A cherished community tradition that keeps our graduating seniors safe
Spring not only brings the fragrance and vibrancy of flowers—it also ushers in graduation season, a time of joy, pride, and one big question: how do we make sure our teens celebrate safely? For over a generation, our community has answered with a powerful tradition: Project Graduation or The Grad Night. Did you know this national movement began in Oxford Hills, Maine over 40 years ago, after seven students tragically died in alcohol- and drug-related incidents following graduation? In response, the town created a chemical-free, all-night celebration to give students a safer option. It worked—no accidents, no arrests, no lives…
