Forbidden to wear a kilt for Nostalgia Day

[nixphotography]

I applaud these young men for having the courage to stand up for what they believe in and do all that has to be done to ensure that they can were their kilts to this formal event. It truly takes a lot of courage to do this!


gentlemen you have my respect.


Brett Nix

[porrick]

The rising popularity of kilts in the wedding party might be a point to make in justifying the kilt as "modern" formal wear; after all, what's more formal than a traditional wedding?

Yes, that is true. Pursuing that line, there surely won't be an issue if a kid decides to go formal by wearing a jacket and tie to school...??

Then, it follows one may go formal by kilt.

My experience with (American) schools and dress code is the fear of the students dressing too INformal (!)

[souzaphone711]

I know I posted earlier in this thread about wearing my kilt to homecoming but in my case, I didn't ask first. I went and kept in mind 2 things. The first being, the only thing they can say is no, and the second being that if they denied me, they were going to have some serious trouble.

This however, has not been my only school related, kilted experience. As i only have one kilt currently i can only really wear it about once a week, but i have worn it consistently to school since about the 2nd week after school started. I kept in mind, the only thing they can do is make me change. I did, for a few weeks carry a change of clothes and would willingly change if told to, however i never faced a problem with it. In a school of 3000 i still get comments even after wearing it nearly 12 times. I get numerous comments, and questions. I've even had discussions of Scottish heritage with teachers. It has honestly made for a more interesting experience at school.

I understand why you are worried Kizmet, my mother was at first when i started to wear it. Now she is for the most part comfortable. She was hesitant to let me wear it to homecoming as well. Parents worry, it's natural but I chose to approach this in my method and i can understand the problems you face. I would like to say, best of luck to you all and I hope that your sons do get to wear their kilts to school.

To your sons: I commend your attempt to uphold your rights and salute the effort you are going to. I hope my story might help you as a kilted high school student in both formal and non-formal occasions. If you do manage to win you will likely leave quite a legacy behind you as the first to wear kilts at school as well as formal events. You will also likely open the door for future students to come.

-Nate Collins

[corbinj]

I have been watching this thread with great interest. My son wears his kilts to school alot. We have had only minor problems. I think the reasons he has been successful in this are, his teachers know him to be a very well behaved young man, a serious student and, he asked his teachers first. He didn't ask any others. One assistant principle asked what he was wearing the first time he just said a kilt, that was that. I think you young men will have no problems with your school board. They will see you for who you are. Vice principles or assistants are concerned with keeping kaos to a minimum, not what is, or is not, right, fair, or just. On another note, boxers are required. Because , kilt checks happen. It is the nature of the beast in high school. Kilt on!

[scoutniagara]

Ok, so if a guy/girl gives a girl a dress/skirt/kilt check, that's ok if she is wearing something, say perhaps a thong, but not ok if she's bare? I've got it! Unless it's regimental protocol, and even that may be different in our coed military, since when was it ok for anyone to check what another person was wearing under their outer garments? If a principal asked, I say it was none of his/her business, and if he/she physically checked, I'd report the incident to the police and school board, and perhaps the media. Now, if I was lifting my kilt in public, that's a different story.

[Captain]

I agree it's a dirty, dirty double standard... but that doesn't change the fact that it remains. I say what's good for the goose is good for the gander (actually in this case I guess it's reveresed)... If a girl can kilt check a guy, he should be allowed to respond in kind... For instance, if a gal kilt checked me and she happened to be wearing a skirt, I'd return the favor and when she screeched and went to slap me I'd catch that hand and give her an "Ah, ah, ah... turnabout's fair play." Which should pretty much keep her from ever doing that again...

However, I feel that both behaviors are improper, especially in a highschool setting and the actual course should be that neither would check. I can handle the question, though I don't think that's any of anyone's business, but the check (at least without permission and in the wrong setting ie: Highschool is always the wrong setting for a check) is right out.

[GMan]

I have been watching this thread with great interest. My son wears his kilts to school alot. We have had only minor problems. I think the reasons he has been successful in this are, his teachers know him to be a very well behaved young man, a serious student and, he asked his teachers first. He didn't ask any others. One assistant principle asked what he was wearing the first time he just said a kilt, that was that. I think you young men will have no problems with your school board. They will see you for who you are. Vice principles or assistants are concerned with keeping kaos to a minimum, not what is, or is not, right, fair, or just. On another note, boxers are required. Because , kilt checks happen. It is the nature of the beast in high school. Kilt on!

I had the privelege of meeting this fine gentleman, I would say young, but that would sell him short. He holds himself with dignity and honor, and it was indeed an honor to chat with him.