Othello school won’t allow ‘I love boobies’ bracelets

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Othello school won’t allow ‘I love boobies’ bracelets

Dori O’Neal, The Tri-City Herald

Friday, October 15, 2010

McClatchy file photo

Deemed too offensive “I love boobies” bracelets, which are aimed at raising breast cancer awareness, have been banned at Othello High School. Schools across the country have found the bracelets too provocative. Here, eighth-grader Taylor Trujillo of Fresno, Calif., wears one of the bracelets.

OTHELLO — A controversy at Othello High School has pitted parent David Castro against school officials on the right to wear a pink breast cancer awareness bracelet.

The dispute has nothing to do with finding a cure for cancer, but everything to do with the bracelet’s slogan — I love boobies.

Castro said his sons Alex, 16, and Buck, 14, were told by school authorities that they couldn’t wear the bracelets to school because some teachers and students found the wording “offensive” or too “provocative.”

Buck Castro feels strongly about wearing his bracelet because he sadly witnessed a good friend watch his grandmother battle the deadly disease.

“That was very hard for him,” said Buck Castro. “This bracelet represents the strength and hope it takes to fight breast cancer and I totally support that.”

Alex feels the same.

“I like wearing this bracelet because it’s for such a good cause,” he said. “It’s wrong that the school refuses to let us wear them, even inside out.”

The “I love boobies” bracelets are part of a breast cancer awareness campaign created by the Keep-A-Breast Foundation to attract more young people to breast cancer awareness.

But even though the marketing worked and thousands of youngsters from elementary to high schools are wearing them, the choice of words has caused a stir in schools nationwide.

Castro’s sons chose not to attend school in protest of the school’s policy. Castro and his wife, Victoria, support their decision.

“Buck is an honor student and to miss school over this was not an easy decision for him to make,” Castro said. “It’s not right that the school can forbid them to wear those bracelets, which are important to them. And I will take this matter up with the school board.”

The district’s dress code policy states that any clothing that insinuates a sexual message is not allowed, explained Superintendent George Juarez.

“We haven’t made a decision yet about allowingv the bracelets to be worn inside out,” Juarez said.

“It’s one thing to support such a noble cause like breast cancer awareness, but in today’s culture there are still those who find (the wording on the bracelet) offensive. Everyone is entitled to their own perspective, and we have a board policy in place that must be addressed.”

Juarez said he welcomes Castro’s comments at the next school board meeting Oct. 25.

In the meantime, the Castro boys will continue their protest by doing their school work from home until next week when they may decide to return to school.

“You know, I let my boys make their own decision about wearing the bracelets or not,” David Castro said. “I just don’t understand why people don’t see the advantage of the big picture here because everyone in my family totally supports this cause.”

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jeko 2 years, 7 months ago

Maybe schools should worry about gangs and bullying than bracelets that have a word on them said by 6 year olds

mrphilthy 2 years, 7 months ago

Parents / other students that are offended just need to pull the stick out of u know where and look at the big picture!!!! Breast cancer awareness !! Jeko is right they need to worry about drug problems and gang bangers especially in othello

Annsboy 2 years, 7 months ago

Really? what if their were braclets that said i love testicles? would you take issue then? These braclets are provocative first and foremost. If that's what it takes to raise money then the schools should step in, after all you could use "big Johnson" T-shirts to raise money for penile cancer, you ok with that?

timrice 2 years, 7 months ago

"The “I love boobies” bracelets are part of a breast cancer awareness campaign created by the Keep-A-Breast Foundation to attract more young people to breast cancer awareness."

The Foundation is the 1 to blame,not the kids.Kids will push the envelope as far as possible.

I AM AWARE,would have been a lot more appropriate!

Annsboy 2 years, 7 months ago

Yea but tim would kids wear them then? I doubt it. Othello did the right thing.

localchick 2 years, 7 months ago

I support breast cancer awareness 100%, but do you really think those kids are wearing the bracelets for that purpose. Maybe a small handful, but the majority are basically immature teen-agers.

luv2binspired 2 years, 7 months ago

I understand where both sides are coming from on this issue. I support breast cancer awareness to the fullest however, I also understand that the slogan might be a little borderline for some of the more immature teenagers. Like Jerald said, would kids really wear them if it had a less provocative slogan. I'm thinking some probably would but the majority probably would not be as interested. This is a tough call.

talan123 2 years, 7 months ago

They are 14 and 16, not 4 and 6. If we can put them on trial for the rest of their natural lives then we can let them wear boobies bracelets. It's part of life, making stupid decisions and realizing decades later that it will eventually end up on the front page of the local paper when you try to run for office.

Annsboy 2 years, 7 months ago

LMBO, what a great thread. Ferd tell that to the 99.975% of the men they are not sexual organs. Few of these kids would wear one if it wasn't for the innuendo and the same number would have been sold. Great fund raiser just not appropriate for school.

Tim 2 years, 7 months ago

" breasts are not a sexual organ," Tell that to advertisers, or magazine publishers, they'd laugh you out of town too.

If anyone wants to support the breast cancer cause they could do it with more taste. Take this campaign to a strip club, but teach our kids more respect.

Besides, it would take very little imagination to say the same thing is a non-disruptive way. "I care about Breast cancer" "Examine yourself" "Go "figure" Or try this one: Breast-cancer Reduction Awareness "B.R.A. Supporter"

It's not that difficult!

Tim 2 years, 7 months ago

"It doesn't bolster your point to make claims that can't be substantiated." Nothing needs substantiating, it's common knowledge and common sense. You want men to notice something you want to sell put a busty women next to it in the picture or on the cover. You are correct in a clinical stance, but completely off the mark philosophically and realistically. Actually, it cuts to the core of why Breast Cancer is so devastating to survivors. The loss of one or both breasts can be emotionally destabilizing; where a woman feels less than complete and a man might find her less physically attractive (superficial I know but true). So don't pretend men don't see the breast as a sexual part of a woman, they are part of the physical package just as any other curvaceous part.

Tim 2 years, 7 months ago

Breast-cancer Reduction Awareness "B.R.A. Supporter"

I took a second look and decided this should be turned around to say: "Support B.R.A." People would get curious with that on a bracelet!

And these: "Examine yourself" "Go "figure"

Could be combined to say: "Examine Your Figures!"

Tim 2 years, 7 months ago

"Any argument beyond this point is moot. " ANYONE HERE TALKING ABOUT CLINICAL SEXUALITY BESIDES FERD?!!

didn't think so...

Tim 2 years, 7 months ago

I think you are off the subject here Ferd.

DooRod 2 years, 7 months ago

I see this story has been picked up by the national news and their report is slanted toward how absurd this whole thing is. Don't be offended by mere words after all we live in free speech environment

Tim 2 years, 7 months ago

"...before you embarrass yourself any more." No embarrassment on my end. We were talking about what is perceived as sexual in nature, not what is clinically reproductive. Any part of the body can be considered sexual, but breasts are perhaps one of the most obvious (obvious to everyone but you it would seem) and the reason this is inappropriate for a high school atmosphere. Woman also see their breast as part of their sexuality, but you go ahead and be clinical...(snort)

JM1181 2 years, 7 months ago

I, surprisingly, agree with the school. Regardless of whether the kid is wearing it "for the right reasons," in that age group it WILL be a distraction. Having a distraction free learning environment for ALL trumps your child's individual free speech."Why" its a distraction is irrelevant and not the schools concern - at the end of the day.... still gonna be a distraction. Case closed good decision.

JM1181 2 years, 7 months ago

Ferd, all I'm saying is that even if 95% of the kids in that high school are mature and can or recognize the bracelets as a symbol of breast cancer and stop there, there's still probably that 5% that won't be able to look at it without giggling, or pointing to the bracelet and then to some girl and winking, stuff like that.

Better yet, since the school has said it's OK for those first few kids to wear them, what's stopping those immature kids from wearing their own for reasons that have zip to do with breast cancer awareness, and everything to do with their actual love of boobies, and how great it is that the school made it OK to proclaim it to everyone.

As we've all experienced, how a message is intended matters little compared to how it's received - and in a high school it's a pretty safe bet that the message "I love boobies" will not be received in a "support for breast cancer" way by every student. And let's be honest, it probably won't be received that way by most of them.

2 years, 7 months ago

Another view

C As a woman I resent and disagree with what you said in your post. I can honestly that when I am wearing some tops where my cleavage is "hanging out" I am not feeling like I am saying "look at me- I am sexy", I am just a small person with large chest. Hard to get something to fitting me when im shaped that way. you at work better if I was heavy all over

Gator 2 years, 7 months ago

Who doesn't love boobies?
. It's PUBLIC school, after all - do ANY of these kids not know about boobies? I don't see the problem. .

Gator 2 years, 7 months ago

Personally, I don't really have a problem with some forms of censorship, I just think that these things need to be based on a social standard - not the whim of individual bias. . As examples - this WW forum doesn't allow certain words to be used that are used every day on daytime television. And I had a teacher in high school, who shall remain nameless, who routinely uttered far worse commentary than "I love boobies." But then, the librarian at my high school would not allow any books to be checked-out by students, unless any picture of a woman on the cover was wearing clothes that went up to her neckline, even if that meant "hemming" it with a Sharpie. . Who gets to decide where the line is?

JM1181 2 years, 7 months ago

Really Ferd, saying that possibly 5 out of 100 14-18 year old's might snicker about the word boobies takes a huge leap of faith? Really? That's a huge assumption I'm making? REALLY?

Has anyone, ever, on a comments section or forum anywhere on Earth actually ever conceded an argument, or changed their mind about something? I somehow doubt it...

Tim 2 years, 7 months ago

Ferd said: "That comment had everything to do with whether or not breasts have anything to do with the capacity to reproduce or not." Which is completely off topic.

" I guess I'd prefer to give our young people more credit than that." Translation: I'd rather be naive!

Tim 2 years, 7 months ago

" I can honestly that when I am wearing some tops where my cleavage is "hanging out" I am not feeling like I am saying "look at me- I am sexy"," Can you say you've never caught a guy checking out your cleavage? For a guy, any sign of a boob is sexy, even small ones, which is why I believe in modest dress. Sometimes I wonder if women really do not know what statement their style of clothing is making to a man or if they like to be noticed. Men notice boob, covered or not.

SumGuy 2 years, 7 months ago

I support the school district on this issue. There are other ways to show support and raise awareness without being so controversial.

2 years, 7 months ago

Tim, I noticed how excited you were by your continual comments on the shoulder picture article piece done last month or so. What doesn't turn you on physically with women? We are not able to cotrol your fantasies. You need to learn to control yourself. It is just a part of our anatomy, and in my conversation, not to be confused with sex. Get a grip.

BTW, I believe they could have come up with a better statement for their bracelets

QueenLM 2 years, 7 months ago

In my opinion, I don't see a problem with these kids wearing the bracelets. Whether they bought them just because they thought "I love boobies," was funny, or because they are really in support of a cure for breast cancer, they still paid for the bracelet (hopefully) so they still are supporting the cause whether that was their intention or not.
. I would wear one if I knew where I could purchase one, and quite frankly, I don't love breasts, but I think cancer sucks.
. I think these kids should be given the chance to at least wear them inside out, and if I were going to be in town on the date of the school board meeting I would express that to the school board. The kids who got purchased them to show their support for the cure will most likely still wear them, and the ones that bought them just because of what they said will most likely not. It would be a good experiment to see how mature the kids at Othello High School actually are.

talan123 2 years, 7 months ago

Fred,

If 95% of the students are getting it, then the other 5% will either get it or they will soon. I don't like any activity or expression by an individual to be stifled (Except hate speech.) Peer pressure will soon point the immature ones to either get over it or get out of the way.

As for the boobs in public thing, I'm going to have to agree with Fred. I am a tall person who sells things and when Mothers and teenagers come to buy from me in thin tops, it terrifies me. I don't want to be accused of anything remotely bad that would arise from such occasion.

Tim 2 years, 7 months ago

Only Ferd was talking about organs and glands, but we are all supposed to carry on with his discussion i guess.

"As for the boobs in public thing, I'm going to have to agree with Fred." Who is Fred? But I agree with you Michael Finn, it gets embarrassing when women and even teens come around in clothing that reveals too much. It's difficult for a man not to look. The desire is natural but the thoughts are wrong.

Candy, I've shared some honest feelings of provocative clothing and attraction, please don't make it dirtier than it is.

I guess I've said enough about shoulders and boobies lately. Ladies, be kind to an old fat man and cover up.

The schools are right to reject this slogan. Most schools have done so already. It wouldn't be news if those boys weren't protesting.

I hope to be done with this discussion unless I have to answer for my self.

2 years, 7 months ago

Tim I also shared some honest feelings . And I don't appreciate someone who can't keep their eyes and thoughts focused by saying if some cleavage is showing it is my intention to get attention. This is different than if I approached you with a push-up and a low cut on. You don't want to see the difference

You, Tim, do not know how to separate "dirty" from normal.

Tim 2 years, 7 months ago

Candy, I'm sorry if I miss spoke about your intentions. I don't remember suggesting what your intentions were. I only point out that you shouldn't assume men aren't looking and thinking the wrong thing. I admitted my failings and I do battle with lust just as most men do (well not all of them battle it, most just enjoy it).

I'm sorry if I offended, this is a touchy subject. Sexuality is different for all but a few basics cover most of us. Certain body parts provoke inappropriate feelings. I do ask women to dress as unprovocative as possible to help us weak minded men out, but the rest is up to us.

In reality the bracelet is more silliness than wrong, it's just a distraction, and an unnecessary one.

JimboBear 2 years, 7 months ago

Well, I have no real opinion as to whether or not these bracelets should be allowed. I'm sure that they are treated as a joke by at least a small number of the boys, but because I feel so deeply about the fight against this disease, I am willing to accept even this slightly frivolous (in my mind) campaign if it raises money for the fight. I have lost three ladies who were very precious to me to breast cancer, along with several other family members who were not so close.

For about the last ten years, I have taken up the fight myself and do all I can to remind all the ladies in my life to do everything they can to help themselves to avoid this disease. To any of you Gals that may read this, I ask the same of you. Do those self exams often, and please, please be sure to schedule a mammogram for yourselves each year. Yes, I know they are uncomfortable, and I know you dread them, but they can be life savers. Those you love and those who love and need you will thank you for taking this step. And you guys out there . . . . . put a little pressure on your ladies, and let them know how much you care about them. I'll guarantee that they won't make fun of you for bringing up the subject, and you'll feel good about letting her know that you care.

Yes, I know that there are many other cancers out there, and all of them are devastating, but this one is so prevalent, and as I understand it, usually quite easily cured if it is discovered early. So please, do what you can to support the research too. Let's do whatever we can to stop breast cancer.

OK . . . . I'm off my soap box now. Good night!

Tim 2 years, 7 months ago

Well said Jim!

Annsboy 2 years, 7 months ago

I can see it now, The face of Farrah Faucet (who died of rectal cancer) with the "save an ass" buttons, sweat shirts and wrist bands. or instead of "livestrong" "I love nuts", and finally with the recent porn actor with AIDS the "rent a porn and we will donate a dollar to AIDS research. All worthy charities but have some dignity.

Tim 2 years, 7 months ago

I still think these would sell bracelets:

Breast-cancer Reduction Awareness "Support B.R.A." People would get curious with that on a bracelet!

And this: "Examine Your Figures!"

2 years, 7 months ago

Not only absurd Jerald, but highly insensitive.

Why do you make fun?

pamplemoussekah 2 years, 7 months ago

As a female, I find it highly offensive that any woman seen wearing a shirt that shows cleavage, whether it be a little or a lot, is perceived as trying to get the attention of a man. As Candy stated, it is a matter of self control for a man and if he can't keep his eyes to himself, how is that the fault of the woman in question?

Also, further backing up Ferd, breasts are not sexually explicit in all countries. It is America's love of sexualizing anything and everything they can that makes it seem like they are. In many countries women do not wear anything to cover their breasts, yet their men don't stand around and ogle them all day long. It is a societal flaw and one that has become so prevalent today that girls are often ridiculed for their abundance or lack of breasts. Any woman with a large chest is seen as being provocative while women with small chests are unattractive by society's standard and it has to stop.

If a teenager wants to wear a bracelet proclaiming their love for breasts regardless of whether it's for the sheer amusement of it or for awareness, let them. In my opinion, any exposure about breast cancer is good exposure and they're still paying for the bracelet regardless of why they're wearing it. It's funding an amazing cause and getting so upset over such a trivial matter when there's so much bullying going on in schools is ridiculous. Stop paying attention to what a student is wearing around their wrists and start paying attention to what is being said to them.

Tim 2 years, 7 months ago

"Also, further backing up Ferd, breasts are not sexually explicit in all countries." And why do we cover out rears, nothing sexual there! Bring back the fig leaf and let's all get comfortable.

It matters not what is happening in other countries, it matters what is going through the minds of our youth.

It's funny that Hollywood and the advertising industry spend big bucks betting men will look at partially exposed breasts. Women like to know men like their figures. But mention a man who stares at cleavage and suddenly he's a pervert. By the way, a lot of guys like small breasts; bigger is not always better!

2 years, 7 months ago

"Women like to know men like their figures."

Tim, from this comment, I don't think you really know what most women want or how we think.

JimboBear 2 years, 7 months ago

LOL! Bet she's got you now Tim! . Well said candy!

pamplemoussekah 2 years, 7 months ago

I wasn't saying that there aren't men that are attracted to smaller breasts. However, when looking at media, women with larger breasts are projected as being more attractive and desirable.

Also, I believe that ignoring what's happening in other countries breeds self-induced ignorance. What's happening in other countries does matter.

The point was that breasts aren't sexualized all over the world and society is the reason that they've become so in America. Just because it's happening here doesn't mean it is what is natural or right.

Also, Candy put forth a very valid point. You are not a woman and therefore have absolutely no idea what goes through a woman's mind when she gets dressed every morning, no do you have any idea what her expectations are. You can't sit here and tell two females what they think when you're very obviously a man.

Personally, I dress for myself. If I feel like I look good, then I feel like I can accomplish anything. It has nothing to do with attracting the opposite sex and a lot of women are the same. In this day and age, self empowerment is more important than having a man like how we look. So try again.

2 years, 7 months ago

Oh for cryin' out loud. I love boobies too--especially the ones with really blue feet. ;-D

talan123 2 years, 7 months ago

That is a proper "Ownage", Candy.

As for women being offended with my uncomfortably around them, I have Autism and I have no idea how to react in these situations. I am more scared of the women taking offense at me than anything else or me being accused of something. The entire time I'm helping somebody with electronics, I accidental see something, I will mentally punish myself for it. Trust me, it ain't fun for me.

As for the larger points about boobs (not the ones on TV reading the news), I tracked down an old paper and here are the leading reason men like them... 1.) Men find them calming at times because they often are connected, unconsciously, with their mother.
2.) Symbols of Fertility, you can find cave man statues and drawings of certain breasts/hip ratio that is thought perfect for breeding, at the time.
3.) Key factor in arrousing women, they are closely linked to the libidinal zone.
4.) Men require visual stimulation. What the image is best left to another brave soul.
5.) Societal Pressure, constant mind numbing amount of attention is paid to them.
6.) They carry the allure of being taboo. We will always want what we can't have. Like my perfect figure... :(

So we guys are attracted to boobs for physical, psychological and societal reasons.

2 years, 7 months ago

Exactly and right on Kendra!

Jimbo-you are a good guy.

Tim 2 years, 7 months ago

@ Kendra: " If I feel like I look good" What's looking good if not being attractive?

I'm not saying women all dress to be lusted after, but if you don't want men to find you attractive there's something wrong with you. (or there could be something very right with you but it would still be different)

Where do you think all these lines like: "Does this dress make me look fat?" come from? Men know what their wives are dressing for. My wife doesn't always care what I think but she likes a compliment once in a while; it matters that I find her attractive. I'm 52 and live in a world that consists of my wife, two daughters and my mother. My wife has three sisters and I have one. I do get a pretty good indication of what women think. I'm proud of the way the women in my life dress most of the time, conservative and beautiful.

We don't need teenagers running around proclaiming their love for breasts in school.

I'm tired of this argument, let me out without a fight, please!

JimboBear 2 years, 7 months ago

candy says: "Jimbo-you are a good guy. "

Wow! Now that my head is all swollen up, all I can say is 'Thank You!' I do try to be, but I'm afraid there are times when not everyone agrees with you. :- )

pamplemoussekah 2 years, 7 months ago

Being attractive to oneself is a very different matter than being attractive for someone else. What I find to be provocative isn't what someone else finds to be provocative. I am a young woman (I will be turning 21 on Saturday) and therefore my views are very different than yours as I grew up in a different age. I also never said that a compliment wasn't flattering, but when a man can't keep his eyes off of my chest, it crosses a huge line. It is not only rude, but makes most women incredibly uncomfortable.

However, I digress. Going back a few steps, I feel it prudent to again point out the change in times. Teenagers today have grown up with sexualized behavior in movies, tv, books, music, etc. etc. etc. A bracelet proclaiming a love for breasts is hardly as shocking now as it would have been when you were a teenager. If you're going to argue a point, please make a point of seeing both sides instead of implying that women are attention starved tramps and then refusing to acknowledge how different things are today. I understand how a bracelet like the one in question would have been incredibly taboo and improper thirty years ago, but I fail to see the point in arguing against it now. The fact still remains that a very important cause is being supported by the purchase of these bracelets and free speech extends to teenagers. It isn't exclusive to legal adults. When censorship crosses into trying to control what an individual may or may not wish to express by wearing a piece of plastic or rubber, I'd say those doing the censoring need to sort out their priorities.

I would rather see a school promoting goodwill between students and making moves to prevent the growing suicide rate and to reduce the amount of bullying and hazing that takes place in the halls than have them waste time arguing over something so ridiculous. It's ludicrous to allow things that occur in high school today happen and do nothing to change them, instead spending time saying, "A bracelet that says a teenager likes boobies is morally and ethically wrong! We must do something to stop this outrage." Why not spend the money that would be wasted debating the propriety of a bracelet on something more useful, such as a challenge day where /all/ students are allowed to participate instead of just a few. How about spending it on a speaker that will caution kids against gang relations and drug related behavior? The debate on a stupid bracelet suddenly doesn't seem so important, does it?

Also, if you're tired of the argument, there's absolutely no need for you to continue it. You're not required to reply. This is, after all, the internet.

JimboBear 2 years, 7 months ago

Ferd, your clarification leaves me thinking of a line from one of Rod McKuen's poems. The title escapes me at the moment, but he says:

". . . your breasts are just your breasts, that's all . . ."

He uses the line in a description of a young woman (lover?) who apparently has not quite yet grasped the reality of the wonderful creature she has become and the depth of his admiration for her. My quoting it here without the benefit of the rest of the poem doesn't do it justice, but like so much of his work, I find it forthright, honest and so very true. With that thought in mind, no . . . . definitely not a "sexual organ".

JimboBear 2 years, 7 months ago

That's a good one Ferd, and along the lines of what I was thinking, but not the one. I'll cruise his website a bit and see if I can find it. I was thinking that it was somewhere in his 1967 book, "Listen to the Warm" but I can't seem to locate my copy of that book right now. I must have loaned it out and some rascal enjoyed it so much that he kept it. I hope it means as much to that person as it did to me.

2 years, 7 months ago

Yes Jimbo, Not too many people around here agree with liberals. That's okay that you pointed that out with regards to me.

I have a couple of favorite conservatives on here that I always stand behind.

JimboBear 2 years, 7 months ago

Not sure what I pointed out Candy. I just meant that there are many who don't agree that I am a good guy. Personally, I don't really care what side of the aisle people are on. I form my opinions of people based on how well they seem able to think and reason, and you seem to fit in the upper percentile of those who at least put some thought into their words before they say them. That's a good thing, and I commend you for it whether I always agree with your views or not. Keep up the good work Girl!

2 years, 7 months ago

Yes Jimbo, as I said- you are one of the good guys (even tho we may not agree on some issues) :)

I rarely express myself much anymore due to an unpleasant experience with one of the people on here- cyberstalking/harassing.

You remind me of a teddy bear - the picture fits your writing personality.

Stay true- I wish I could

Annsboy 2 years, 7 months ago

Why do I make fun? If i offended you sorry but the boobie braclets are intentionally provocative to SELL the things. Do you know how much as a percent of sales actually goes to benifit breast cancer programs? The point being if you can use this why not the examples I gave? penile cancer (which does exist) and would, IMO, be far worse than breast cancer - raising money by selling "big johnson" shirts. See there has to be a point and Othello has drawn the line, thats all. The rediculous examples were on purpose to show why schools take these positions.

anniebear 2 years, 7 months ago

IMO Boobs are just boobs and the only reason people are having a fit is because someone made a big deal about seeing skin that was part of a breast. I am sorry that the saying offends anyone but what offends me is my right to free speech and the freedom of expression.

If schools really want to regulate learning with no disruptions then by all means put a dress code in place. No earrings other than gold/silver studs. No jewelry including necklaces and/or braclets. Navy blue slacks or skirts (for girls only that can not go shorter than 1 inch above the knee) with white collared shirts and white, navy or red caridgans. With rules put in place like this we would not have to worry about fashion disruptions and our clothing expense for our children would decrease dramatically

AThought 2 years, 7 months ago

WHS doesn't allow these bracelets either. Reason being the same as Othello - they are considered a distraction/dress code violation. When the original wearers were asked what they were for - the students didn't seem to know. Out of all the bracelets taken until parent pick up - no surprise - from what I have witnessed is all but one were all teenaged boys. But we have had all pink days, and the Volleyball team had special t-shirts they were selling over the weekend to support breast cancer research and cancer victims. The bottom line is - if one really wants to support cancer and their victims there are other ways to show support. But controversy is usually a good way to get attention for a cause & breast cancer is a worthy cause: )

Don 2 years, 7 months ago

There is one thing all of this is doing. It is teaching students that freedom doesn't mean anything when some politician gets it into their head that oppressing them for the perceived benefit of the masses is completely justified. It is a good lesson. One which many adults haven't figured out. Tax candy. Stick it to the wealthy. Abolish firearms. Definitely! Do unto others so I can live a better life. It is the hypocrisy of democracy. All you need is 50.00000000001% to tell everyone else what is best for them..