Lakewood Students Lobby to End ‘Hoodie’ Ban
Should the district end its policy banning hooded sweatshirts? Take our poll.
Lakewood High School students are mobilizing, looking to end the school district’s ban on hooded sweatshirts, commonly referred to as “hoodies.” “We feel that these rules are unjust, and unfair,” students penned in a letter to school officials. “Most of us don't have jackets, or winter coats without hoods, and although winter jackets are allowed, hoodies are a cheaper solution to the expensive winter coat, and get the job done well.” More than 400 people have already signed an online petition. Kevin Bright, the district’s assistant superintendent, couldn’t immediately be reached for comment, but he told Fox 8 that the hooded sweatshirts were outlawed to prevent students from “concealing things.” District spokeswoman Christine Gordillo said…
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Shyanne
11:14 pm on Tuesday, April 30, 2013
dude, it does not have to stand as a fashion statement. they were made to keep people warm and to advertise and that sort. not to say that im cooler than you or anything like that. KRMS, you r thinking bout this the completely rong way. more ›