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**Mr. MacDougall** · 30th April 08, 09:04 AM

The bottom line is that you're there, and we're not. It's easy to say "screw the grade point average," when you don't have to live with the consequences. Personally, I think you'll be fine with wearing the jacket and tie with the tartan kilt, based on what you've reported of your conversation. However, again, I don't have to live with the consequences if I'm wrong.

I think the plan of action you've outlined, dressing in the kilt, checking with the teacher, and being prepared to change into trousers if he doesn't like it, is the best plan of action.

**Nick the DSM** · 30th April 08, 01:10 PM

wear it with pride of your heritage! just get a jacket and a nice shirt and tie to go with it.

**slohairt** · 30th April 08, 01:21 PM

Sounds like he isn't such a cool teacher after all.

**cwr89** · 30th April 08, 01:52 PM

So I walked in today, with my Irish National SWK standard. wearing a tie and dress shirt. along with a tweed jacket. he looked at me and laughed. said that he had expected it out of me and that I needed to change. so I went and changed into my $6.99 bargin-bin khaki pants. I walked in and he stopped me and said that he was sorry. He had thought alot about what had been said, and since there are no laws dictating what a person can or can't wear that I can wear my kilt if I feel so inclined to. so I put it back on. and I sat on the jury. the trial (nothing like what I was used to with mock trials) lasted 45minutes including the voir dire... I remember back in the 8th grade sitting through 2 weeks of in-class trial. it was SUPER dumbed down.

and as for my GPA, I have currently got a 3.986 cumulative. I am ranked at 119 of 748. and I received a 100% in the trial because I was the lead juryman I lead the debate and read the deliberation back to the court.

He told me after class that he has had problems in past years where kids start laughing and you can't hear whats happening and it just gets bad. he also appologised to me.

I'd say win in my book.

oh and I rarely ever go at anything with a "screw him" attitude. that NEVER works.
~Casey

**Cynthia** · 30th April 08, 01:59 PM

I'm glad he apologized to you. From what I'd gotten out of your original post, I found the biggest offense was how he spoke to you regarding the kilt and why you wore it. Sometimes we have to do things we don't like, but things can always be stated with more maturity and civility.

It sounds like this teacher has issues controlling the class/students... which isn't your problem, but his.

**cessna152towser** · 30th April 08, 02:01 PM

Well I am a lawyer and wear a kilt in the real court, so what would be wrong with a juror in a mock court wearing a presentable kilt.
Heavyweight black wool kilt from The Kilt Shop, Galashiels. The black jacket which just peeps out from the court gown is a standard Argyle jacket.
I am glad you received an apology and were allowed to wear your kilt.

**McMurdo** · 30th April 08, 02:10 PM

That is great news Casey, I'm glad you put your best foot forward, and held your head up high, good for you, I know this took guts to go through with.

**sharpdressedscot** · 30th April 08, 02:34 PM

That's good. Wait, so you never changed back into your kilt? You never said anything of it, or maybe I overlooked it.

That's definitely a win!

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**auld argonian** · 30th April 08, 02:49 PM

Your plight reminds me a bit of my Forensics career back in high school. I did Dramatic Reading and the rules explicitly stated NO COSTUMES...yeah...right.

Bear in mind that this was in the late 1960's...

One notorious scofflaw was a girl who did a reading from the play "Victoria Regina" and managed to show up in a whole lot of lace and a black velour dress. I, myself, was doing a reading from Orwells's "1984" and basically ended up wearing a brown suit, brown shirt and a black necktie...I looked like I belonged at a fascist rally...costume? Not me.....

Having had jury duty here in Chicago, I can assure you that the judges don't hesitate to tell anybody in the court room what they think of them. Enjoy the kilted victory while you can.

...and when all else fails, remember the immortal words of Hunter S. Thompson's attorney, Dr, Gonzo:

"...as your attorney, I advise you to drink heavily."

Best

AA