Mel Gibson in Braveheart
Nathan Warmack holds his Scottish kilt while sitting in the living room of his parents' home Dec. 16, 2006 in Jackson, Mo.
Posted on 01/12/2006 5:19:33 PM PST by AmericanMade1776
A Missouri high school student who was barred from a school dance because he was wearing a Scottish kilt has received an apology from school officials after the action sparked outrage among Scottish heritage supporters
In a letter dated January 9, Jackson School District Superintendent Ron Anderson apologized to Jackson High School senior Nathan Warmack and said the district would train staffers how to properly apply the school dress code.
The letter came after more than two months of debate and discussion about the actions of school officials when they asked Warmack, who is of Scottish descent, to change into trousers before entering the dance on November 5.
News of the event sparked an Internet petition, which was ultimately signed by more than 10,000 supporters and championed by the Clan Gunn Society of North America, which promotes Scottish heritage and traditions.
"Individual members felt like there had been an injustice to the young man," said society president Rich Gunn.
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Mel Gibson in Braveheart
Nathan Warmack holds his Scottish kilt while sitting in the living room of his parents' home Dec. 16, 2006 in Jackson, Mo.
A man is seen wearing a kilt in Cannes, May 17, 2004.
A letter dated Jan. 9 from superintendent Ron Anderson offered an apology to the student on behalf of the district, the school board and administrators, including McClard, for "the fact that he was humiliated and not permitted to wear his kilt to the Silver Arrow dance." McClard did not return a phone call seeking comment.
The next printing of the Jackson High School handbook will note that enforcement of the dress code is "without reference to race, color or national origin."
The letter, which the Warmacks signed, also states the family agrees not to file legal action related to the matter.
Nathan wore his kilt to the school board meeting, as did his lawyer from North Carolina, Kirk Lyons.
A member of a Scottish heritage organization, the Clan Gunn Society of North America, Beth Gardner, also attended to support Warmack. The Texas resident started an Internet petition on Warmack's behalf that drew more than 11,000 signatures.
Warmack plans to wear his kilt again to his school prom, and Scottish groups are working to provide him with an entire outfit of formal Scottish dress. Several of the donated pieces are being handmade by Scots around the nation.
http://www.newstribune.com/articles/2006/01/11/news_state/0111060023.txt
Terry Warmack said he came away from the meeting convinced that school officials will protect against discrimination based on national origin.
Terry Warmack said he didn't think too much had been made of the matter. "I don't believe it's blowing something out of proportion if you're fighting for something you believe is a right," he said.
"A Missouri high school student who was barred from a school dance "
What's wrong with that?
Now a guy dressed in a girl's skirt is completely different from a kilt...
Don't you get it, this guy goes in a Kilt to a dance and gets barred,...but if a gay male student showed up in a prom dress he would have to be let in , so as not to offend his sexual orientation.
Don't think so. If the kid had been wearing baggy jeans showing 90% of his underwear... yes. But a heritage costume in good taste... suspension isn't necessary.
And what are they?
as a former kilt wearer.........I can sympathize with the kid.....but he shoulda asked first, don't you think?
You did read, in this article, wear it was dance - didn't you?
Everybody dresses up for a dance and wears 'costumes'... not the same as appropriate apparel for school.
If I was a school official, I would have no problem with one wearing this ethic outfit to a dance.
YES! From a fellow kilt-wearer!
Yuppers
Gorgeous. Every woman's fantasy. At least, every woman I know.
Yes..... :-)...sighs...
On Jan 21, I'll be shivering in mine at the Robert Burns Dinner.
Look's like Dr. Evil's Fat Bastard.
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