The dress code has proven to be a constant topic of argument.  Some want more rules, but most prefer less.  Either way the school is always buzzing with talk of dress codes and detentions.

The most recent dress code news involves supposed changes, and the rumors are flying like wild.  Possible uniform pants have students threatening to drop out and the hypothetical inability to wear Hoban sweatshirts is causing the school to shudder with thoughts of the next bone cold winter.

Have no fear: rumors have been investigated and the changes to the dress code are minor.  While there will be cameras next year, there will not be uniform pants and students will still be permitted to wear Hoban sweatshirts.

Minor changes were made to the dress code itself and these can be found online or in the handbook.  

“The administration is really hoping that the students will comply with the new dress code changes,” Principal Dr. Mary Anne Beiting said.  “We would prefer not to have to require uniform pants, but we need students’ help to return to a more modest style of dress, especially regarding pants.”

The changes, such as no skinny cut jeans or ultra-low rise pants, help to specify what is expected, and has previously been expected, in student dress rather than add more restrictions.

In fact, changes to the uniform polos offer more options for students.  Being added to the options are ‘performance wear’ shirts  and long sleeved shirts.  Both of these new shirts were added simply for more alternatives.  The performance wear shirts are only available in a masculine cut but are also available to be purchased by girls.  

The girls’ shirts are now being made by the same brand as the boys’ shirts.  They are offered in a feminine cut as well the former masculine cut and girls may purchase either style.  A variety of colors is still available in the boys’ and girls’ style shirts.  The main purpose behind this change is the many complaints made by girls.

“Many girls have come to me saying that the shirts shrank to an awkward length and unattractive shape,” Beiting said.  “We had the girls’ best interests at heart when making this switch.”

While some students may dislike the dress code, the truth is that the standard of dress helps portray Hoban’s character in a respectable manner.  With the new changes, it is possible that a wider selection of clothing may lead to wider approval.