Is it a problem to wear a certain form of headwear in school? Could we fix or alter this rule?
In many school’s, specifically at the Hawthorne High School, there is a dress code that students must follow. Clothing that is inappropriate is not prohibited at school due to “distracting” others in an environment meant to focus on grades, and school work. This rule is understandable.
However, is it understandable to not be allowed to wear a form of headwear, if it doesn’t have anything offensive in it? The school highly encourages students to be themselves, wearing appropriate outfits that help them find their style, and express their individuality through their clothing choices. So why is it a dilemma to wear a form of headwear, more specifically, a beanie? The Clarion wanted to get some student opinions on this important matter, so, to start, we asked sophomore Carly Beltre a variety of questions.
Firstly, Carly Beltre was questioned, “Do you feel it is an issue to wear hats, bandanas, beanies, or any form of head wear in school?”
Carly Beltre responded, answering, “While I understand the school policy, no, I do not feel like it is an issue for students to wear hats in school.”
To continue, Carly Beltre was asked, “Why do you feel students should have the option to wear beanies, bandanas, or hats in school?”
Carly Beltre thoroughly explained,“I feel students should have the option because it really doesn’t harm the school in any way. Students could be wearing it because they are cold or just had a bad hair day and would like to cover it up. I feel it isn’t an issue to wear some sort of head wear if nothing inappropriate is on it and it isn’t distracting others from their schoolwork.”
Carly Beltre was finally asked, “Would it make you feel more comfortable being able to have the option to wear non-offensive headwear without it being an issue?”
Carly Beltre responded, stating, “Yes it would. I feel comfortable knowing I can cover my head to keep warm or wear head wear for fashionable taste. It would be nice to wear it without being told to take it off.”
The Clarion wanted to get some more student opinions about this matter, so next, we interviewed sophomore Madison Lakhan on this subject.
To start, Madison Lakhan was asked if she was familiar with the school’s no headwear policy rule, and if so, how she feels about this matter. Madison Lakhan replied, stating, “I think the school’s no head wear policy is pointless. They say it’s because “they want to see the students” but I think you can still see them perfectly fine, especially with beanies.”
Madison Lakhan was then questioned, “Would you like the opportunity to accessorize outfits and/or keep your head warm while wearing a form of headwear?” Madison Lakhan responded, speaking, “I would love the opportunity to customize my outfit, keep my head warm, and cover up a messy hair day in school. I think they should at least allow beanies because they don’t cover your face, unlike baseball caps.”
Lastly, Madison Lakhan was asked, “Do you think the administration should try to compromise? Why do you think administrators should consider altering this policy?” Madison Lakhan responded, stating, “The administration should consider that kids don’t have time to do their hair every morning before school or just respect the drip.”
We thank Madison Lakhan for allowing us to get her opinion on this matter. We are finally going to end this interview by asking one last student, sophomore Gwendolyn Rios, about her ideas and opinions on this matter.
To conclude, the school’s no headwear rule is completely understandable, but could the administration take a moment to understand our thought process, and where we are coming from ?Could the administration try to think of a compromise that we could come up with, where both the students, and the administration are happy? Specifically talking about beanies, beanies don’t cover a person’s face, and don’t shield a student’s head, making its purpose useful to keep warm and accessorize outfits: however, they are not allowed in school, and we would like to shift this policy. Finally, we thank sophomores Carly Beltre and Madison Lakhan for sharing their opinions on this topic of discussion, and continue to wish them the best!