Report: California High Schoolers Holding NFL-Style ‘Prom Draft’

[big_dog]

The Orange County, California district attorney’s office has been asked to investigate a “prom draft” that has been apparently been held for a decade at a Newport Beach high school.

The Los Angeles Times reported that the “draft” has been something of an open secret among students at Corona Del Mar. After purchasing tickets allowing them to take part, the participants — 40 male juniors and seniors — draw random numbers allowing them to pick their dates to the event, scheduled to be held on June 7 this year.

However, participants are allegedly also allowed to pay for higher draft picks. One junior allegedly paid $140 to ensure his opportunity to pick one specific girl. “It’s awkward because he spent a large amount of money to go with someone he doesn’t talk to,” one student told the Times. “And she finds it awkward that he chose her.”

KCBS-TV reported that the discovery of the “draft” has set off a debate involving students and parents.
“If they treat women this way at this age, what will they do then when they’re of legal age,” one parent Vivian Rowe, told KCBS. “They’re drafting them. That’s not exactly respectful.”

http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/05/06/ca-high-school-facing-investigation-over-prom-draft/

[The Straight Story]

1. These young men/women were forced into this?

Seems consensual and as we have learned here on DU the last few days people can always say no and not be trapped into something like this.

So not seeing the problem.

[dilby]

2. Sounds pretty stupid but it's obviously voluntary.

And it's not like the whole school is doing it.

[big_dog]

3. I believe that the DA was looking at the money aspect of it

if its related to a charity, etc where is the fee going to...

[dilby]

4. You know where the money is going, it's Prom.

The money is going to the hotel room and beer for the after party. Obviously the kids are not going to come out and say that but I can guarantee that is where the money goes. How else can you convince a bunch of guys to to fork over money for something that is free.

[big_dog]

5. exactly, and the junior boys get dates with a pretty senior girl

i can see where this was going

[dilby]

6. It's actually pretty smart.

When I was in High School it was hard to get money from people for the after party, it was like pulling teeth, with this method they get the money upfront and everyone involved knows it's just for fun. It's not like the girls are being forced to sleep with the guys.

[big_dog]

7. most schools have an school sponsored afterparty now

but I can see how this would be lucrative