Forbidden to wear a kilt for Nostalgia Day

[davedove]

He described the day's attire as being from the 1950's-1970's, therefore, the Braveheart look is inappropriate.*

Well, there was that thread about the Avengers recently. That falls in the appropriate time period.

[turpin]

perhaps another idea.....have one of the more educated and eloquent speaking (writing) x-markers here, write an essay of sorts on the historical qualities of the kilt with references to plenty of written material as well as examples. then, in turn, make that essay into a sort of petition. just include a multi-page support list with names of people on this board and other kilt related boards as a sort of "united we stand" statement. better yet, have the boys do this. not only would it give them much pride to have accomplished something like this for themselves and others coming up in the grades behind them, they will learn a lot about Scot culture and their ancestors.

Matt Newsome already has several learned articles about kilts and history on his website. I doubt if he'd mind they werte used in this purpose.

[efer]

We discussed his reasons, and he gave the one that I agreed with: other teenage boys will probably not be able to resist the temptations to inappropriate behavior during the school day. (AKA - my son may get suspended from school for reacting to a kilt check by pounding some fool into a pulp. This was not an anticipated problem when I paid for all those karate lessons.)

Boy, this guy is unbelievable! I would call him on his double standard!

If someone lifts his kilt and he responds, then he gets thrown out of school.
Do you honestly think that a girl would get expelled for responding to her skirt getting lifted. Now, that's quality education! Where's the personal responsibility?

Good Luck with the school board. I hope they have a few folks that are smarter than this VP.

[auld argonian]

Well, there was that thread about the Avengers recently. That falls in the appropriate time period.

Oh, sure...remember what happened to Frasier and Niles:

Martin: My point is, you guys could never resist putting on airs.
Even when you were in junior high, you used to love that
TV program, "The Avengers." You used to run all over the
neighborhood pretending you were that guy with the umbrella...
Steve.
Frasier: Steed!
Niles: [rolls his eyes] Dad!
Frasier: There were worse role models. Steed was dapper and witty.
When anyone tried to give him grief, he gave them a sound
thrashing with the umbrella.
Martin: Well, that's great, admire him if you want. But did you have
to run through the neighborhood in bowler hats? I mean,
you were just begging to get beat up.
Frasier: Come to think of it, it was rather a rough summer that year,
wasn't it?
Niles: I remember getting a chin strap so the bowler wouldn't fall
off when I ran.
Martin: And all that did was make you look like Elizabeth Taylor in
"National Velvet."


....hey...I thought I was Napoleon Solo from the Man From Uncle!

Best

AA

[kilted in kleaveland]

Since the ultimate goal is Prom and the VP insists that this is the decision of the school board, a pair of finely-turned out young men will be attending a school board meeting in the future. If you've seen Prestor John's eldest son's wedding photos, you know how good Ryjel can look.

We will also go with as many kilted gents as we can.

Thanks everyone!
Kizmet

If you are looking for more kilted gents, I live in your area, I am a school employee, and am a kilted gent that would be willing to attend that school board meeting to support you and the boys!!!

[auld argonian]

Just an observation...before the assembled kilted multitudes storm the Bastille, obviously the boys' parents are in the position to read the situation better than any of us so I'm sure that they'll handle it in the manner they feel appropriate. We can all offer advice and support and our readiness to sign a petition, send and email or show up at a meeting but let's not jump the gun; quiet diplomacy may succeed without any other factors being involved.
My experience with school administrators is that they prefer that "issues" stay "non-issues" and that they really have a talent for drawing the wagons in a circle and holding their ground (no matter how shaky) when they feel they are being threatened.
Back during that Nathan Warmack episode there was a lot of really needless invective tossed out by participants in the forum...not necessary. I'm sure that Kizmet and Prester John and the boys will deal with it in a manner that they see fit. If they ask for any support from the forum, let's keep it constructive and dignified, please.

Best

AA

[Alan H]

Just an observation...before the assembled kilted multitudes storm the Bastille, obviously the boys' parents are in the position to read the situation better than any of us so I'm sure that they'll handle it in the manner they feel appropriate. We can all offer advice and support and our readiness to sign a petition, send and email or show up at a meeting but let's not jump the gun; quiet diplomacy may succeed without any other factors being involved.
My experience with school administrators is that they prefer that "issues" stay "non-issues" and that they really have a talent for drawing the wagons in a circle and holding their ground (no matter how shaky) when they feel they are being threatened.
Back during that Nathan Warmack episode there was a lot of really needless invective tossed out by participants in the forum...not necessary. I'm sure that Kizmet and Prester John and the boys will deal with it in a manner that they see fit. If they ask for any support from the forum, let's keep it constructive and dignified, please.

Best

AA

AMEN to this!

[mddock58]

Agreed as well.

But, if you need us..............you know where to find us!

[bubba]

From what Kizmet was told the intent is 50s, 60s and 70s dress, kind of a Happy Days look more than anything it seems to me. That being the case kilts would be a bit out of place for the theme. However, it's not too soon to start lobbying for the ok to wear the kilts to the Prom, which should be semi formal at the very least. All things considered, let's keep the blades sharp, but sheathed for now.

[Vince]

I am a little confused about this so called "Nostalgia Day". How many high school students can be nostalgic about the 50's and 70's - they weren't even around! As for the fashions of that time period, I have noticed that some are making a re-appearance on the current fashion scene.

Possibly the school board is trying to revive their own glory days by promoting a theme that really has no relavance to their students.