If I read the original post correctly, there were kids that police took into custody. Their DS was not there, nor was the principal (hopefully!)
JMPO and 0.0197532 cents, but the only thing I would do is have your DS shoot off an email acknowledging the incident, but telling the BGO where they exactly were the night of the incident.
The BGO will respect him for getting in front of this incident. It shows a mark of maturity, and understanding that the BGO is part of the appointment process. The principal is not part of the process. They are not a liaison between the academy and the candidate. If the BGO feels the need for backup paperwork, than go to the principal. Hence, the principal can only say to their knowledge he was not one of the students placed into custody. He can't say he wasn't there.
However, since the students were minors, I am not sure the school would be informed regarding everyone that was at the party. My graduating HS class had 843 students. These parties were common occurrence, and sophs, jrs and srs. attended. They ranged from 25 kids to 100+ kids. No way for the principal to know every single kid at the party.
It also appears that they were not charged with anything. Key words released to parents, not released on bond.
OBTW, I also agree 1964BGO. The SAs are very sensitive to drinking underage, and maybe even more so at USNA for FB players due to the latest sexual assault issues and FB players.
I also would be prepared if the Congressman/woman does interviews to address this question.
I.E. I see you attend XYZ HS. It has been in the news that there was an underage drinking incident, what is your opinion regarding the punishment for those that were placed into police custody.
~~~~ They are not implying that he was there, just how if he was in a leadership position, he would have handled the situation.
~ Slap on wrists?
~ Charge with a misdemeanor of underage drinking...resulting in the revocation of their Driver's license....think some of these kids need to drive for jobs or ECs because the folks may work full time.
~ Inform the school, and have it placed in their file for the GC regarding recs?
Our DS was asked varying questions when it came to his interview. There were 12 people, and they took turns. The questions varied from last book read not assigned to hypotheticals.