THE UNIQUE STYLES OF WHS

By BROOKE HARTLEY

As students walk through the crowded hallways of Washingtonville High School, they can’t help but notice all of the unique outfits people put together. Whether it is the attire of a self proclaimed fashionista or that of a student athlete, the student body in WHS is lucky enough to be allowed to choose how they would like to present and express themselves through clothing. 

BROOKE HARTLEY FOR THE WIZARD WEEKLY

High school is a place for students to find out who they are and while doing this, experimenting with expressing themselves through clothing might just be the key. Celine Lewandowski, often seen wearing dresses and tall boots, feels that “dressing nice is something I like because it’s a first impression. I’m just really into fashion in general.” 

First impressions are important when people want to express who they are to other people. As Celine walks the halls, she wants to be noticed and wants her peers to be aware of the time and effort she puts into looking nice everyday. Celine is usually dressed to her best ability, whether she wearing the latest shoes, or putting together an uncommon, but classy outfit. When Celine wakes up in the morning, her favorite part of the day is making her outfit better than the last. 

On that note, Joseph Isseks, a student athlete, represents himself a bit differently as he roams the hallways and feels “having the freedom to wear our own clothes allows us to express ourselves and show our individuality.” Joseph feels comfortable because he can, in fact, wear what he wants and be who he wants to be. At the time of his interview, Joseph was wearing athletic shorts and a comfortable long sleeve tee.

Like many students of WHS, Joseph is comfortable on an everyday basis because he is wearing what makes him happy. He is content with his choices and does not feel the need to wear something that will make others notice him. He is always wearing what he wants to and is very diverse; whether he is wearing his athletic clothing or he’s dressed up for the day, Joseph is confident and secure.  

Former student and current fashion teacher of Washingtonville High School, Mrs. Stringer, expressed her view on students' attire by explaining, “As students draw the clothing on their fashion figures, their own personal creativity and feelings about clothing shines through and it is evident what they find inspirational and interesting when it comes to clothing.” Mrs. Stringer consistently brings the creative aspect to children through clothing. She strives to find each and every child’s inner creativity. 

People do not realize the amount of freedom they really have until they witness people that are not so fortunate. Burke Catholic High School, for instance, is a place where students have to wear a uniform to school everyday.  These students never get the opportunity to wear what makes them unique. This is probably why ninety percent of students responded that they would rather wear what pleases them. Students have countered that the thought of school uniforms is less welcoming in a school environment.  

Hopefully, Washingtonville students realize how lucky they are to be able to have the freedom to choose what they wear.