SCHOOL UNIFORMS: Not such a bad thing after all

Rhianna McCollum,
Senior School Life Correspondent

           I am a student currently attending J.F.K. In this school you find that some people aren’t as fortunate as others. Some people come from wealthier than others, and other people can’t afford the same styles. Sometimes when I come to school I look and appreciate what I have. A lot of kids dream about being fortunate.

During school meetings many students complain about the uniform policy, but I believe it’s beneficial for everyone. During a school meeting, Mr. Field, our principal, explained the benefits of uniforms to the school. He stated, “During my high school years I wished I had a uniform because my mother couldn’t afford to keep me in competition with others.” That was a perfect example of why school uniform are a great idea.

Although fortunate students will love to wear the latest fashions it’s not the most ideal situation for others. Students’ intelligence and attitudes determine their personality. Yes, students might look the same, but everyone has their own qualities. Uniforms aren’t as bad as students make it seem. They exude a level of professionalism.

Every school at JFK has a distinctive uniform.