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The student voice of Perry High School

The Precedent

The student voice of Perry High School

The Precedent

The student voice of Perry High School

The Precedent

Students, while on campus and at student events, are required to follow Dress Code. Dress codes have been known to put stricter requirements on females.

Dress code tailored to restricting females self-expression on campus

Lauren Ludwig, Editor-In-Chief September 20, 2021

Ever since preschool, school boards have dictated what students are allowed to wear.  In grade school, this wasn’t as big of an issue, as parents mainly took over the shopping and choosing outfits...

Posters taped to the walls in the girls' bathroom on Tuesday morning. Administrators quickly took them down but, that didn't stop them from circulating online.

“Anti-Dress Code” resistance fails to find its footing

Lindsey Harrison, Double Truck Editor September 6, 2021

The protest aimed at the school’s dress code policies did not come to fruition on Friday afternoon. Although the anonymous organizer encouraged a large gathering in the courtyard, the grassy patch...

Minute with Mia: Dress code dialogue needs to change

Mia Irvin, Editor in Chief December 20, 2017

Let me get one thing straight: this is not another story complaining about why we have a dress code. Having a dress code is necessary to maintain a certain level of professionalism at school. That is understandable...

Mug shot of staff reporter Molly Ogden.

Perry dress code ambiguity

Staff September 25, 2015

Perry’s everyday dress code is arguably ambiguous, though occasionally well enforced. Students are aware that revealing clothes, profane words, or inappropriate graphics on clothing will get them dress...

Derss code prohibits students from wearing revealing attire, including tank tops and strapless outfits. Dress code has often been a topic of controversy for students and teachers alike. [Pictured in photo illustration is sophomore Kindra Herre.]

Confusion causes dress code violations

Lindsey Floyd, Opinions Editor September 27, 2013

Dress code has been a staple in Perry’s rules of conduct since its opening in 2007. It has guided students towards environmentally aware fashion decisions for ultimate success. The list is simple: a...

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