I don't know your age, but I have never heard of this at the high school level, but I know it is popular at the collegiate level.

I think you should try to do it. Unfortunatly, there are euthanized animals in this world. The fact that so many are killed is a completly different issue. In your issue, there are animal bodies which can either be destroyed, or students like you can respectfully learn from them and, potentially save future animals or people from disease, etc.

I say be respectful of the animals contribution and try to learn as much as you can so the opportunity does not go to waste.

I know as much as I love my boys, this woud be extremely difficult for me, so I wish you luck.