Despite the dress code being essentially nonexistent at Seabury, students still complain about getting referrals for not following it. Those who have been at Seabury for some time are aware of the dress code we once had. It used to be “very strict” as we had to wear polos of a specific color and khakis. When Seabury removed the dress code that was in place, the faculty were surprised that some of the students were still not adhering to it.
Even though the number of rules regarding dress code has dramatically decreased, the number of referrals that have been given out for it has not. Faculty member Michael Pulsinelli appreciates time alone to himself on the days when he does not have any referrals.
On A-days, members of Journalism go from excitement to disappointment when they see they cannot enter class until the end of break.
When not thinking about how everyone should go to Rhodes, Dean of Students Will Whipple continues writing referrals for those not following the lenient dress code. Even non-dress code Rhodes merch will not escape his eye.
Some in the student body have suggested a prize if they make it through a week without a dress code referral. Some of the prize options that are receiving the most votes are a note card that says, “You did it” or a high five from the faculty member of their choosing. After these “better than mediocre” ideas come into effect, we can assume that everyone will start following the (honestly pretty easy to follow) dress code.
