Terry+McNeela




 * Please state your name for record.**

Terry McNeela


 * Where are you currently employed?**

I am a Guidance Counselor at Franklin High School.


 * How long have you been employed at Franklin High School.**

I have worked 20 years as a guidance counselor, but before that I worked for several years as a history teacher. I am proud to say I graduated from Franklin as well in 1977.


 * As a guidance counselor, do you know Chris Rocket?**

Yes.


 * In what capacity?**

Since he started at Franklin High in 2003, he has been one of my assigned pupils and I have enjoyed watching him grow into an adult.


 * Where were you on the night of June 8, 2007?**

I was at Franklin High Senior Night Party. Every year, as a tradition the school throws a party for the seniors for their hard work.


 * Where was the party held?**

It was held at Ben's Restaurant and Grille.


 * What was your job at the party?**

To chaperone and guard the punch bowl and make sure no alcohol was put into it.


 * Were you monitoring the punch bowl for the entire evening?**

Well yes and no.

I had left briefly to use the bathroom. Before i left i made sure that someone was there to watch the bowl while i was away. A waiter at the resturant monitored. I made sure he understood fully what he was suppose to do be for i left.
 * What happened?**

Yes.
 * Did you see Chris Rocket at the party?**


 * Did you see Chris Rocket drink at the party?**

No.


 * When was the last time you saw Chris Rocket at the party?**

10:45 pm.


 * Did you know what he did after that?**

No.


 * What time did the party end?**

11:00 pm.


 * In your experience and expertise as a guidance counselor, is Chris Rocket the type of student who typically gets drunk?**

No.

No, hes always been mature and responsible in my experience.
 * In your experience and expertise as a guidance counselor, is Chris Rocket the type of student who would evad responsiblity?**


 * You said you heard students say they had "five six-packs and four bottles of top-shelf", and you said that you weren't sure what they meant?**
 * You said that you took your job because you find that students' futures are very important. Shouldn't that mean that you would go out of your way to ensure that the students were going to make wise decisions?**