Forbidden to wear a kilt for Nostalgia Day

[macwilkin]

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.

We had "50's day" in elementary school back in the early 80's, and none of us were alive then either -- though I do feel like it sometimes when I'm around the young folks today! :mrgreen:

Bit of fun, really -- helps you relate to your parents, I suppose. I always went in my Dad's old fatigues -- I suppose I always was a reenactor at heart! :mrgreen:

T.

[Vince]

OK - I stand corrected.

[Randy]

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.

My son just had "sports day", had to dress in sport team colors. So yup I can see any day for some kind of dress up.

On the topic at hand I think going and then asking permission. Just in case of trouble have a copy of the article about the final school meeting over Nathan Warmack.

[Kizmet]

This is D'Argo:

Just got back from school (alas not kilted) and not very happy about today. Along with my medieval monk/jedi robe there were at least 5 others (that I saw) with medieval period outfits.

Wow not just the 1970's, the 1170's.

When Nostalgia day was announced, they said nothing about a specific time period(s). Everyone else who heard the morning announcements can attest to that.

Quite a few people (all our teachers, too) even knew Ryjel and I wanted to wear kilts and when we didn't they were dissappointed. In fact, all those who heard us talking about not being able to wear our kilts were quite supportive of the idea. The only negative responses we got were that "yeah, it's probably against the dress code, but...."

Also, as on yesterday (clash day, "if it hurts your eyes, it works" and "The more multicolored things you wear, the better", etc.) many of the outfits worn were against the dresscode and they recieved no hassle or probably even a second glance. Whether it was the presence of Fishnets, bared shoulders, or visible underwear/swimwear outside of pants or shirts (a favorite on clash day) there were no attempts to curb those!

How is a kilt not as modest as tight spandex-type pants? How!? :confused:

Now to find out when the next School Board meeting is and prepare something for it. Additional resources or info is quite welcome!

Thanks for all the support!
-D'Argo

[scoutniagara]

I don't think there'd be anything better, than mother and sons showing up in kilts, at the board meeting, to request kilts be allowed to be worn at the formal. Of course, you'd contact the media and find a reporter interested in this local content for a story. Heck, why not for daily wear at school? Might I also suggest, that if the lads do in fact enjoy wearing the kilt, that they do some individual research for their own knowledge, and present it at the meeting.

I wear my kilt to white/black tie events and I always receive praise and admiration for my attire. One such event commemorates the War of 1812 for the Battle of Queenston Heights. It's always attended by dignitaries from both sides of our open border. At the battle on the Plains of Abraham, in Quebec September 13, 1759, the British and Scots fought the French.

For our Canadian heritage, you may be interested in:

http://www.chebucto.ns.ca/Heritage/F...ry_Canada.html

http://history.cbc.ca/history/?MIval...E&chapter_id=8

http://history.cbc.ca/histoire/?MIva...ge_id=4&lang=E

http://www.mccord-museum.qc.ca/en/in...ases/119d.html

http://www.sen.parl.gc.ca/acools/eng...hes_sept24.htm

http://www.ltgov.bc.ca/whatsnew/sp/sp_sep28_2002.htm

Kilted Canuck

[freddie]

I've never heard anything so stupid in all my life. If the kilt isn't 'historical' what is ?!!! :confused:
Also to say that the kilt is only worn by men in Scotland is naive to say the least. There are far more kilts worn by men across the rest of the world than there ever are in Scotland. Hadrian's Wall didn't keep them all in !

[Retro Red]

My son, D'Argo, and Prestor John's son, (herein called Ryjel, but he hates it) asked their highschool vice principal if they could wear kilts tomorrow for Nostalgia Day, where the students are encouraged to dress in historical costume.

My 2¢ worth - I wouldn't have bothered asking the VP if it was okay to wear your kilt. I would've have worn my kilt with the full confidence of knowing that a kilt is indeed a historical garment with a long, colorful history & the fact that in the announcement for Nostalgia Day they didn't specify a particular time-period or historical "costume."

As you pointed out for "Clash Day," many students wore clothing that normally would be against the dress code. I'm sure they did this without asking permission.

Anyone else see the irony that yesterday was "Clash Day." I Fought The Law and the law won, indeed!

The moral of this story is - It's easier to ask forgiveness, than it is to get permission.
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P.S. Maybe it's just me, but for Clash Day, I would've dressed up like Joe Strummer or Mick Jones.

[Captain]

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.

If he wanted to limit it to only the '50-70's they could still wear the kilt... Punk music rose to popularity through the 1970's and in certain punk circles the kilt was very popular... Mmmmm... counter-culture, the reason people have worn kilts for hundreds of years... (Okay, it's not the only reason, but it's been a big one over the years...)

[Mysticwolf]

Kizmet,(and D'Argo)
You know that you have my support. I think it was overly polite of you to even ask about the kilt, I would simply have worn it, but you know me, a bit of a rebel at heart
Can you obtain, or do you already have a copy of the dress code? I would be interested in purusing it if possible.

[Kizmet]

Still D'Argo:

Oh, I fully intend to pursue this. The VP has revealed that he thinks that kilts are not even ok as formal wear. FORMAL wear.

And that's just not right.

As soon as i can gather information on when, where and how I can talk to the school board, I will!

As for my asking beforehan, I really don't know. It would have made more sense had we not asked, i guess... But then we would have been sent home or otherwise anyway.

On another note, just ordered another kilt! And i'll be wearing it to school events in the near future if everything works out.