...to be kilted at prom...

**Tony** · 22nd December 09, 08:01 AM

And the Answer to the Principal's principal Question is "Yes, I will be wearing underwear".

**auld argonian** · 22nd December 09, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by Tony

And the Answer to the Principal's principal Question is "Yes, I will be wearing underwear".

"Of course, I'll be wearing underwear...what do you think this is? The Eighteenth Century?"

Shows the valuable historic knowledge that you have acquired in that fine educational institution...

Best

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**St. Amish** · 22nd December 09, 02:57 PM

I'd also point out that the kilt is a cultural item of clothing and ask whether yarmulkes, dashikis, kimono, or turbans are also banned.

It really raises a lot of peoples' neck hair to say that one cultural garment is allowable while others are not.

There's also embarrassing precedent for schools who disallowed wearing of the kilt.

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2006/...n1202822.shtml

http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2009/05/...0821242675396/

**kunie** · 22nd December 09, 06:53 AM

Maybe it's because I'm new here. But why does the principal not allow you to wear your Kilt? For prom... Here we do not really have prom, so what is the normal dresscode for a prom, and how strict are the rules? I just wore my kilt to a student diner/ball it was no problem. Only had lots and lots of compliments.
Do you have the letter ready?

**cwr89** · 7th February 10, 10:37 AM

Well, I've been in the same position as you have. I ended up just wearing it and not making a deal about it. if it helps here are some pictures of myself and my date as well as my friend and his date. I am in a blackwatch SWK Standard and he is in a USAKilt in the US Navy Tartan (originally he was going to try and wear it as his proper sea cadets uniform, lazy guy never got around to it though.) The school had no problem with it because we were polite and respectful to all.

hope that helps. good luck! ~Casey

**Strings** · 22nd December 09, 03:19 PM

That was covered in the previous thread, and might not be the best way to handle this situation.

Well, at least not out of the gate: you don't want to start out confrontational. Whether or not you escalate to that is up to you...

**St. Amish** · 22nd December 09, 03:53 PM

Originally Posted by Strings

That was covered in the previous thread, and might not be the best way to handle this situation.

Well, at least not out of the gate: you don't want to start out confrontational.

It's already been made a confrontation. A school official called the kid out on wearing his kilt. I don't see a problem with pointing out to the principal that other schools have been roasted on the internet and in the media for being bigoted and hypocritical over the same issue. Nothing is secret in the world of the internet. He probably doesn't want the heat.

I personally have a problem with any school official, teacher, aide, or janitor telling my kid that he is wrong about anything. The way he dresses is the way I send him out the door. If there is a problem, address ME. Do not embarrass my child in front of others in order to make your point. There are too many teachers and faculty members that have insane egos and superiority complexes.

I had a librarian tell my 9 year old son that he was a liar because he told the class a story of one of his ancestors (my great-grandfather) who fought in the American Civil War and how he was wounded at Chickamauga. I sent photos and copies of records to school the next day. I wanted to deliver them personally.

If they told me my son was unable to wear a kilt to any school function, the first call I would make is to my attorney. He happens to be of Scottish descent as well.

Maybe I'm not the guy to ask if you don't want to ruffle feathers. I don't take it lightly when people use position, age, and degrees of education to bully others.

**SMOKEnPipesJim** · 25th December 09, 08:30 PM

Originally Posted by St. Amish

It's already been made a confrontation. A school official called the kid out on wearing his kilt. I don't see a problem with pointing out to the principal that other schools have been roasted on the internet and in the media for being bigoted and hypocritical over the same issue. Nothing is secret in the world of the internet. He probably doesn't want the heat.

I personally have a problem with any school official, teacher, aide, or janitor telling my kid that he is wrong about anything. The way he dresses is the way I send him out the door. If there is a problem, address ME. Do not embarrass my child in front of others in order to make your point. There are too many teachers and faculty members that have insane egos and superiority complexes.

I had a librarian tell my 9 year old son that he was a liar because he told the class a story of one of his ancestors (my great-grandfather) who fought in the American Civil War and how he was wounded at Chickamauga. I sent photos and copies of records to school the next day. I wanted to deliver them personally.

If they told me my son was unable to wear a kilt to any school function, the first call I would make is to my attorney. He happens to be of Scottish descent as well.

Maybe I'm not the guy to ask if you don't want to ruffle feathers. I don't take it lightly when people use position, age, and degrees of education to bully others.

again NOt to begin a fight here over the issue at hand, but maybe as a parent of a "gay" son who wants to wear his mothers evening gown, to impress his significant whatever.. and is refused because of his sexual preferances I''ll just hire him a gay lawyer and sew the school districts pants off... or my butch daughter wants to attend wearing her chaps and leathers...Ugh lol

you can begin to see why many administrators take issue and remain spineless..

don't get me wrong,,, ...I've had guys say they wouldn't play in the band because they (the band) wore a dress... at least they (the Band members) aren't ignorant as you (the guy talking) was my answer..lol

running around on Youtube I've found a bunch of Utilikilt stuff, commercials, lots of traditional stuff, and surprisingly lots of younger people doing stuff in kilts or like attempts at making a kilt... from proms to goofing around to running for class offices to snowboarding which seems to have a following in europe... anyway..

Jim

**Inchessi** · 22nd December 09, 03:25 PM

I should give you a list of all the things I would do. Then when you think of something, and it is on my list, DON'T DO IT!

I guess you make four of us in Indiana that wear a kilt.

**joecool** · 22nd December 09, 03:54 PM

I think the number one thing you need to remember is that you should be unfailingly polite and respectful. A confrontational attitude will probably get you shot down immediately. On the other hand, you do not want to be timid either. Be confident when you lay out your reasons for wanting to wear the kilt, and assure him you are not doing it to make a scene or cause any problems. Threats are probably not a good idea as you may want to keep him on your side as a future reference. If he still says no, despite your best efforts, then wear a nice suit and have a great time anyway!