No Kilts Allowed?

[Calico]

Mark's Mom, I can only imagine how hard you have had to work as an advocate at times.

But almost every post here has been adversarial.

donlp1 has my vote:

No problems no hassle.

Just ask! You might be surprised to learn that some people are nicer when simply asked than when threatened with a legal suit, or bad publicity.

My work has a very strict dress code. So I sent HR an email asking if I could wear a kilt. Answer: "No problem, as long as you follow the remaining rules."

I suggest simply asking the two involved (Dr. Carroll, Mr. Biggs) in allowing exceptions, and you may be pleasantly surprised.

The time for the big guns is after you have been denied, not before.

[Mark's Mom]

GREAT NEWS!! Today as I was sewing on the last of the buttons of Mark's Prince Charlie, I decided it was time to get permission for him to wear his kilt to the prom. I first wanted to have the outfit in hand to show the school administrators in case they felt that Mark's wearing a kilt was some sort of joke. Up 'til this day, I have not known if the strict rule regarding only wearing trousers would be blindly enforced. I finally got in touch with the right person and he said Mark can wear the kilt!! He had one condition, and that was that Mark wear some shorts under it. Mark had planned on wearing a swimsuit under it, so that was no problem. Actually, I got him a blue swimsuit and he wants me to sew a white X on the front and back, like the Scottish Flag.

Mark is finishing up the prom dresses and will do a final fitting next week. The prom is on May 21, so we are finishing our projects just in the nick of time.

Making Mark's kilt and Prince Charlie jacket and vest has been a rewarding challenge to me and has brought me great pleasure. Thank you to all who helped me get through the process of getting permission for Mark to wear his kilt to the prom. I remained optimistic and it paid off. Your support is greatly appreciated! Pictures will come soon!!

[Jock Scot]

Oh what super news! I am so pleased for you both.

[tulloch]

BRAVO!! That is great news. Looking forward to the photos. Congratulations.

[Tartan Tess]

Congratulations April, you did it!!!
So glad to hear the school said yes, I was getting worried and wondered if that "Glee" episode last night was a good or bad thing for the future of kilts at proms.
We want to see Mark in his full regalia and the girls in their dresses that HE made, when prom time comes around. Love the X idea on the bathing suit.
Teri

[Nighthawk]

Like I said in my first post of the thread- most administrations are reasonable. There is seldom a need to go to war- just talk things out. Glad it worked out.

And when are we getting pictures?

[Father Bill]

As a retired school principal HOORAY!!!!

[artificer]

Great News!

We will be patient in waiting for pictures, we promise ;).

(remember, pix, or it didn't happen)

[Chirs]

Just a thought: It may be possible to find some boxer shorts or the like with the white X on-line. For example: http://mytartan.bpweb.net/boxer-shor...8b669f6db0c502

[Mikilt]

This is outstanding news! I am very happy for you!