April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation has issued a safety message for all those under the age of 21.

Underage drinking and driving both carry serious consequences for those under 21. Pennsylvania's Zero Tolerance Law includes fines, license suspensions and even jail time for minors who drive impaired, consume, possess or transport alcohol, or lie about age to purchase alcohol.

For example, those under 21 who are convicted of driving under the influence with a .02 blood alcohol content, or greater, face severe penalties, including a 12-to-18-month license suspension, 48 hours to six months in jail and fines from $500 to $5,000.

Adults who are convicted of knowingly and intentionally supplying minors with alcohol are also subject to fines and jail. More information about the Zero Tolerance Law is available at JustDrivePA.com.

Current junior students interested in the Lehigh or DeSales High School Scholar Program or the Moravian College Dean's Scholars Program should submit their names to the school counseling office by noon April 15.

Due to Lehigh University's and Moravian College's deadline for submission which is May 1, the guidance office's due dates were shortened this year. A sign-up sheet is available at the school counseling office. No names will be accepted after this date and time.

Students from German classes levels one through four will travel to Penn State University April 16 to participate in German Day 2015. Students will participate in events ranging from a spelling bee to a film competition. Viel Glück (good luck)!

The Salisbury Twirlers will host the annual Twirling, Color Guard, Dance Team and Percussion competition at Salisbury High School 1 p.m. April 18 in the high school gymnasium. A total of 48 teams from Pennsylvania and New Jersey will compete in the event. There is an admission charge.

The middle school twirlers will perform 3:41 p.m. and the high school twirlers will perform 8:17 p.m. An awards ceremony will take place following each of the Salisbury teams. The order of appearance will be percussion followed by all cadet/junior and middle school teams and an awards ceremony for the first half of the competition.

The second half features dance teams followed by color guards and twirlers. Stop by, support the twirling boosters and enjoy this entertaining event. Let's go Falcons!

The school year is coming to a close, and that means it is prom season. Senior prom tickets will go on sale April 22 in the high school cafeteria. Ticket sales will be held for seniors only April 22 through 24. There are only 200 tickets available. If tickets remain after the senior sale days, they will be made available to anyone wishing to purchase them. Tickets can be purchased between the hours of 7 and 7:30 a.m., during Falcon periods and all lunch periods. Seniors may purchase two tickets, but must supply the name of the guest for whom the ticket is being purchased.