By Joe Kissel
A weekend party attended by about 40 Grand Island Senior High School students and broken up by the Erie County Sheriff’s Department did not result in any arrests.
An internal investigation by the school district, however, will likely lead to a large number of athletic suspensions.
The party took place Saturday on South Park Road and sheriff’s deputies broke it up about 9 p.m., according to Patrol Capt. Lawrence Cousins. He said no arrests were made.
Under the district’s new three-strikes policy, students caught at a party with alcohol will sit out 20 percent of the athletic season.
A repeat offense will result in 50 percent of a student’s season obliterated.
The third time, the athlete will be dismissed from Island athletics entirely.
“It could impact several teams,” said GI Athletic Director Jon Roth, who will present his recommendations regarding the offenders to Superintendent Robert Christmann.
Roth said about 100 teenagers and alcohol were found inside the home. He added that students from other school districts were at the party as well.
