Wish me luck ......

**McNulty** · 17th March 08, 04:36 AM

Marshal
You'll do fine. My first time at school with a kilt, I had to sit in the faculty parking lot an extra 10 mins saying to myself, "I can do this." It's a first time thing. You become very aware of all of the sets of eyes watching you. You hear all of the comments both good and bad, though whispered after you pass someone in the hall. It is VERY un- Macho for a Latino youth to look how you are going to dress today, they will snicker and point and make jokes,BUT don't let it get to you.
I take extra time getting ready for the day, when I'm going to wear my kilt to school. I make sure that all is in order. My shirts are ironed, my hose are staight, my shoes are shined, everything is neat. I actually dress nicer when wearing the kilt than without it. I'm proud to be wearing the kilt as you are.
I'll be wearing my Irish National today also. It is a way to celebrate our heritage and doubly so by wearing our kilt. I'll be with you as you sit in the faculty parking an extra 10 mins. thinking to yourself, "I can do this." Do the things that you normally do and explain the kilt, the tartan, and your reason(s) for wearing it today. Be proud because we/ I am proud of you for taking that step. Brother's in kilt and teaching!
Nulty

**McMurdo** · 17th March 08, 04:44 AM

Best of luck, and happy St. Patricks Day.

**Finn** · 17th March 08, 05:09 AM

You'll do fine, sir!
As Georgie Patton advised his son when he went to West Point- "D your d@#$edest and do it ostentaciously!"

**McFarkus** · 17th March 08, 08:12 AM

Let us know how it went.

**Chase** · 17th March 08, 11:59 AM

I think you'll be ok, just for the simple fact that it's St. Patricks Day...On any other day, I would definitely wish you luck.

**Marshal Moroni** · 17th March 08, 04:56 PM

Well Gents and Ladies,

It went pretty well. Two of the staff wanted pictures of me in my kilt, several students wanted to take pictures with their cell phones to post pictures of their wacky teacher on their MySpace page. Most were interested and polite.

Of course a few whistles from some of the boys at lunch, to which I responded,
"Sorry boys I'm married, you can't touch this".

I had one boy start to tell me that I had real b*lls to be wearing the kilt to school, then he realized who he was talking to and sort of just got quiet.

It was quite fun, Since one of the topics I teach is Biology, when students had questions one of my answers was, consider the male anatomy, is it designed for pants? I think not, and most of them agreed.

I appreciate the good thoughts and feedback. It was a very interesting day.

So the question is when can I "get away" with it again. I'm wondering if maybe Mondays ought to be Kilt Days.

Cheers,

Marshal Moroni

**Alan H** · 17th March 08, 08:56 PM

I wore kilts every day I substitute taught last year in local high schools, and the only time I had trouble was when I let the little punks bug me. If I ignored them, they lost interest in the whistles and catcalls, fast. The minute I showed them a single crack, they were on it.

Which is pretty sad, considering as the most important thing they could do that day was harrass the substitute in the skirt. sheesh. but I'd say that 90% of the interations were positive. I'd do it again.

**Ancienne Alliance** · 18th March 08, 02:18 AM

Faby Marshal !

That's fantastic knews ! Happy to hear all want well !

Robert

**Jock Scot** · 18th March 08, 05:32 AM

Well done.I am glad to hear it was not too much of an endurance test.

**McNulty** · 19th March 08, 04:56 AM

MM
Glad to hear that things went well for you. I am partially deaf and wear hearing aids, and there are times when I can literally tune out what some people are saying. I've learned to tune certain things out when it comes to being kilted, and those are some of the comments that come from students out in the hall. You hear them BUT you don't. Great to see another teacher going kilted to class. We have CLASS!
Nulty