Lakewood Patch Readers Split on “Hoodie” Ban
Take the poll and tell us what you think.
An online group wants Lakewood High School to end the school district’s ban on hooded sweatshirts, or “hoodies,” but the district has no plans to look into the issue. More than 500 individuals have already signed an online petition to lift the ban. A letter accompanying the petition said that winter jackets are allowed in the dress code, but that hooded sweatshirts are an inexpensive alternative for many students. But Patch readers are torn. As of Wednesday evening, 43 Patch readers have taken the poll—22 wanted the ban lifted while 21 wanted it to remain as of 11:15 p.m. The district’s assistant superintendent told Patch last week that the dress code ban on hooded sweatshirts was a safety and a discipline issue—misbehaving students …
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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 ›