In the '70s, everybody was doing drugs, so long as you showed up and did your work, they'd use you until you died.
I think this is one of the greatest strengths of this school. Not only do the students go on to achieve great milestones in their own lives, they never forget their roots and the school that gave them the chance they needed to improve their lives and their families' lives.
As I've explained to my wife many times, you have to kill your wife or mistress to get on the front page of the papers.

