My son is the only guy in the Pride of Paoli Color Guard. I'm very proud of the fact that he has surpassed the ridicule he receives, to follow his passion to pursue acting, dancing, and singing, which color guard has helped him with. He brought it to my attention that there have been comments made about his uniform this year and that some parents (some from other schools, some from Paoli) feel his uniform is inappropriate. He has been asked to change it. This is the first year, of three in color guard and 4 years of winter guard, that he actually has a costume that doesn't make him look like one of the girls. I was thankful to see that. There is no policy violation, to my knowledge. Please, support Travis' quest to keep his original uniform. See attached photos.
Updates
September 10, 2016
The focus remains entirely on ensuring Travis is treated with the same standards as any other performer. I am currently documenting the lack of consistent policy application regarding these costume requirements to present to the school administration.
September 10, 2016
The response to this petition has been profound and quite moving. Seeing so many people recognize the importance of Travis expressing himself through his costume validates our efforts to ensure fairness. Your support confirms that individuality should remain the priority in our school activities.
27 Comments
There is nothing wrong with his costume. The problem is the small minded small town people who don't get out in the real world and see that this boy is only doing what he loves and looks great doing it! This type of uniform can be bought for any male guard/band performer from any band supply catalog. Check out Band Shoppe, they're from Indiana and actually have a few uniforms very similar. Ya gotta move forward with the rest of the world to progress, not live in the primitive world.
I see nothing wrong here! He found something he loves that doesn't make him look like one of the girls so why should he change it? Stay positive!
I saw this pic several days ago and thought "wow! They're finally using him like the guy he is! Awesome!!" He looks great and he's doing what he loves!
He finally has a manly costume that he is comfortable in. Everyone wants to talk about equal rights on things. Well here is a another prime example He is a male and wants to wear male attire. This outfit clearly goes back to day to day attire for males in the roman times which we see all the time in moves for those times. Let him be a male and wear what makes him comfortable in male attire.
Seriously, considering all the issues we have going on in the world. Ya'll are worried about an outfit that was worn by our male ancestors. Travis is a very respectable young man. Let him pursue his dreams we without your ridicule!!
The costume is for a reason.
He looks great in that costume !
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My son is the only guy in the Pride of Paoli Color Guard. I'm very proud of the fact that he has surpassed the ridicule he receives, to follow his passion to pursue acting, dancing, and singing, which color guard has helped him with. He brought it to my attention that there have been comments made about his uniform this year and that some parents (some from other schools, some from Paoli) feel his uniform is inappropriate. He has been asked to change it. This is the first year, of three in color guard and 4 years of winter guard, that he actually has a costume that doesn't make him look like one of the girls. I was thankful to see that. There is no policy violation, to my knowledge. Please, support Travis' quest to keep his original uniform. See attached photos.
Updates
September 10, 2016
The focus remains entirely on ensuring Travis is treated with the same standards as any other performer. I am currently documenting the lack of consistent policy application regarding these costume requirements to present to the school administration.
September 10, 2016
The response to this petition has been profound and quite moving. Seeing so many people recognize the importance of Travis expressing himself through his costume validates our efforts to ensure fairness. Your support confirms that individuality should remain the priority in our school activities.
27 Comments
Travis is bold enough to be the only male in color guard. Allow him to wear this costume.
There is nothing wrong with his costume. The problem is the small minded small town people who don't get out in the real world and see that this boy is only doing what he loves and looks great doing it! This type of uniform can be bought for any male guard/band performer from any band supply catalog. Check out Band Shoppe, they're from Indiana and actually have a few uniforms very similar. Ya gotta move forward with the rest of the world to progress, not live in the primitive world.
I see nothing wrong here! He found something he loves that doesn't make him look like one of the girls so why should he change it? Stay positive!
I saw this pic several days ago and thought "wow! They're finally using him like the guy he is! Awesome!!" He looks great and he's doing what he loves!
He finally has a manly costume that he is comfortable in. Everyone wants to talk about equal rights on things. Well here is a another prime example He is a male and wants to wear male attire. This outfit clearly goes back to day to day attire for males in the roman times which we see all the time in moves for those times. Let him be a male and wear what makes him comfortable in male attire.
Seriously, considering all the issues we have going on in the world. Ya'll are worried about an outfit that was worn by our male ancestors. Travis is a very respectable young man. Let him pursue his dreams we without your ridicule!!
The costume is for a reason.
He looks great in that costume !
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Travis is bold enough to be the only male in color guard. Allow him to wear this costume.