It's unfortunate and a decidedly authoritarian and unromantic way to start a memorable evening. That said, I understand the concern and, let's face it, people get patted down when walking into most venues these days, can get a car inspected without warning at a police checkpoint, etc. I wish school authorities tested those students who were suspected to be drinking, rather than suspect everyone to be drinking.

As a high school teacher and as someone who believes in democracy I do not believe this is appropriate.

School is a place where you go to learn. The schools job is to educate. It is the police departments job to uphold the laws. Let's all stop trying to do each others jobs and focus on our own primary responsibilities.

This article calls it a "voluntary" test but it clearly wasn't. Test the students based on reasonable suspicion instead of "guilty until proven innocent." This is America!