"Uniforms in Public High Schools"
             Will I catch my crush's eye wearing this skirt? Will someone else be wearing the exact same thing? Will my friends like this outfit? These are just some of the questions public high school students ask themselves before selecting their daily ensemble. Choosing an outfit for school has become a time consuming process for high school students. In addition to being an educational institution, high schools have also become a fashion show. Teenagers parade around the halls in the newest fashions, just to be noticed by their peers. Students are judged by what they are wearing on a daily basis by their peers and teachers. In his essay, "Three for the Stripes," Michael Fitzpatrick recalls a time when his fellow classmates made fun of him because he didn't wear name-brand shoes. Most teenagers say the way they dress is a form of individuality. It seems to me, depending on what clique they are in, that they all dress the same. Therefore, I believe uniforms in public high sch!
             ools would alleviate a lot of the stress and pressures students experience on a daily basis.
             First, I believe the implementation of uniforms in public high schools would eliminate the emphasis put on fashion, and increase the importance of getting a good education. Many students I know spend a great deal of their time and money selecting their outfits for school. If you look in the newspapers around early August, you can't help but notice the large amount of back-to-school advertisements and sales. Students rush out to get the latest fashions at the best prices. They don't do this to make themselves feel better, but rather to be accepted by their peers. The time spent on choosing an outfit, would be a great opportunity to study or read for a class they are having difficulty with. When they get to school, much of their daily conversations deal with what they or another student...