High School forbids student from wearing her USMC Dress Blues

[tombogan03884]

I enlisted at 17 as well, in the Marines.
The fact of FQ getting things wrong has become a non event, kind of like the sun coming up in the East 

[Timothy]

I enlisted at 17 as well, in the Marines.
The fact of FQ getting things wrong has become a non event, kind of like the sun coming up in the East 

I was a reservist at 17 and went to basic seven months later.  They called it "Delayed Entry" to ensure I got the tech school I enlisted for.  When I separated, I only had the remaining reserve time to serve of 17 months.

[Ichiban]

I missed my HS graduation because I was in boot camp.  I attended the prom in my dress whites.

[tombogan03884]

I had quit school at 16, back in those days if your ASVAB score was high enough a diploma was not required.

[Ping]

Not cool for the school. We had guys I graduated with wearing their Army uniforms under their gown. Of course they wore the cap and kept their cover under their gown. After graduation they took their caps off and replaced it with their covers. No issues.

As for Timothy and the Chuck Taylors: I graduated and went to prom in black leather Chuck Taylors '87.  I still have a couple of pairs in the closet.

[Sponsor]

[Timothy]

I still have a pair of high tops around here somewhere.  Easily the most uncomfortable shoes I own, I can't wear them anymore.  I can't believe that that was about as high a quality shoe you could buy in the 60-70's.  I started wearing Puma basketball shoes later but even those aren't what they once were.

New Balance is about all I wear anymore and I always have some Sperry Topsiders, they're like wearing slippers.

[alfsauve]

New Balance is about all I wear anymore and I always have some Sperry Topsiders, they're like wearing slippers.

Man, Timothy, great minds think alike.

New Balance for running/walking/standing.   Top Siders (Authentic Originals of course) for everyday wear.   Wear them like slippers or moccasins.   Actually have 2 pair.  The older one is for bumming around the house and the new pair is for going out.

[Hazcat]

There should ALWAYS be exceptions to dress codes to include the uniforms or our military.  PERIOD!

[crusader rabbit]

I joined the army at 17. I just needed my parents to sign some papers for me. It's no big deal.

In the Navy, you would have been a "kiddy cruiser."  Sign up with parent's permission at 17, get out at 21 with all your college paid for and the VA to back your home purchase.  Not a bad deal.

[Solus]

If the Cap and Gown dress code has never had any exceptions I'd say the school should keep it that way.

On the other hand, if this young lady completed the traditional Marine Boot Camp at age 17 while still in HS, I don't know if I'd want to be the one to tell her what she can and can't do..