Article: Fake Letter Sent Vowing Condoms for Prom

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Dateline: CARLISLE, Pa. Authorities at Boiling Springs High School are trying to figure out who sent an official-looking but bogus letter to scores of parents, promising to provide hotel rooms and condoms to seniors on prom night.

"A lot of the parents flipped out about it. I was assuming it was the real thing. I was completely in shock that the school was doing this," said senior Sean McDermott.

After a weekend of discussions about the letter among residents of the Carlisle area, and even at some Sunday church services, the school sent a genuine letter to parents about the prank.

"Somebody was very creative in this," said Principal Joe Mancuso. ...

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