PLEASANT VIEW -- High schools in Weber School District are giving kids an excuse to say no to drugs and alcohol.

In order to participate in such extracurricular activities as sports, student government, cheerleading, drama, debate, the band or choir this year, students must submit to random drug testing.

"This is a way to say, 'I am on the team and can't do this if I want to stay on the squad,' " said Weber High School Principal Steve Elsnab.

Bonneville High School implemented drug testing during 2008-09, and things went so smoothly, the program was expanded to other high schools in the district.

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