St. Petersburg High School 1991 Yearbook (St. Petersburg, FL) - Full Access

Some students found However, Mr. Loden said, the ideas of the dress "I do feel that the rules code puzzling, yet it was concerning dress code are possible for these rules to workable the way they confuse people more. are." Would the controversy Why all the changes? It ever end? Were these was said that the changes rules doing what they were made back when were set out to do - short shorts were "in." which was to keep Those shorts were students' minds on distracting, so a rule had school? to be made. "Styles It all began with the change," commented Assistant Superintendent Dean Loden " ... and of the School Board. He rules must be modified to sent a letter to all the accommodate those principals in the district, changes." which asked if they had Well, what about any suggestions for fashion? Jason changes in the dress Bruzzichesi felt, as did code. It was then sent to many other students, that a committee for review. "you should wear what Those items approved you think looks good on were entered into the you. " Code of Conduct. And as Tara Phillips This complex ordeal put it, "When it comes to left many unanswered style, wear what you questions for students and want to wear ... if others administrators alike. Most don't like it, then they agreed that it was difficult can just not look at you!" to distinguish between As people have shorts and "skorts." opinions on what is "in" and "out," they also have opinions on what should be allowed and not allowed in school. Some people said loose shorts and culottes should be allowed as long as they are three inches above the knee. Tara insisted, "Everyone should be allowed to wear shorts because guys can look up skirts and not shorts!" Mr. Loden responded "Shorts could be allowed if specific guidelines went along with the privilege of wearing them." Many students worked to conform with changes, and teachers spent part of their days catching students who weren't quite as willing to follow the rules. By next year, there will probably be a whole new batch of rules, and we'll most likely get along without having to exhume Einstein. - David Ranieri Left: A fashion statement. Sylvia Acuiia relaxes in her Indian print outfit during her lunch. Student Life • 31