Senior Skip Day, Galveston Police and New Smyrna Beach

15-year-old killed on Senior Skip Day 2002 haunts Birmingham police chief: ‘Sometimes .. things go wrong’
Interim Birmingham Police Chief Michael Pickett was a senior at Ramsay High School when 15-year-old April Jamerson was fatally shot during Senior Skip Day in a Southside park in 2002. It’s a day he has never forgotten.
4 minors in custody following Senior Skip Day in New Smyrna Beach
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Six arrested after gun recovered at Senior Skip Day event on crowded Galveston beach
SAN ANTONIO - Police responded to reports of a shooting on a crowded beach Friday afternoon.It happened in the West End, where hundreds of students have gathere
New Smyrna Beach police establish special event zone for Senior Skip Day
The New Smyrna Beach Police Department is establishing a special event zone for Thursday, March 13, 2025, after an unpermitted event was announced. Hundreds of Central Florida teens are planning to make their way to the city for Senior Skip Day.
New Smyrna Beach police warn residents over unsanctioned ‘senior skip day’ gathering
Police in New Smyrna Beach are warning residents about an unsanctioned event that could bring huge crowds. Officials said a “senior skip day” gathering is being loosely organi
New Smyrna Beach Police take action for 'senior skip day'
New Smyrna Beach Police caught wind of "senior skip day" among high school students. Now, they are making plans to ensure things don't get out of hand.
New Smyrna Beach enforces special event zone for senior skip day
New Smyrna Beach police are implementing a "special event zone" ordinance for a "senior skip day." Learn where it's active and what could happen to rule breakers.
New Smyrna Beach police crack down on safety ahead of Spring Break: What is a Special Event Zone?
Ahead of "Senior Skip Day" and Spring Break, the New Smyrna Beach Police Department is establishing a Special Event Zone, which allows for increased fines and higher penalties for those in violation of certain safety provisions.
BPD chief urges safety as 'Senior Skip Day' approaches; recalls 15-year-old's death
As "Senior Skip Day" approaches on Friday, March 14, Birmingham Police Interim Chief Michael Pickett is urging students to ...
Teen spring breakers, be aware: New Smyrna Beach sets zone with increased penalties
The action is tied to expected big teen crowds that could arrive Thursday for a "Senior Skip Day" ahead of next week's ...
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A lot of us deserve an F for Senior Skip Day work
Last Friday in Galveston, a huge cloud of gray smoke appeared on the western horizon, and about the same time thousands of teenagers and older kids descended on the island.