e time, they do feel freedom of dress is an important part of their individuality and capacity to express themselves. As outlined in the 2002-2003 Highland Park High School student handbook, the current dress code, listed under "personal appearance", states:
             "Students have the right to determine individual patterns of dress and grooming as they deem proper, provided that such dress and grooming do not interfere with the health and safety of themselves or others and do not interfere with the educational process of the school. The building principal or principal's designee is authorized to establish reasonable rules concerning student dress and grooming. Such rules shall:
             · Encourage students to dress in good taste and present a general appearance which is commendable.
             · Prohibit clothing or adornment that disrupts the educational process.
             · Prohibit dress which constitute a potential safety or health hazard.
             Students may be prohibited from wearing certain color combinations or articles of clothing and displaying symbols or other insignia which are reasonably believed to represent or imitate gang affiliation.
             Further, student attire determined to be obscene, indecent, offensive to any race, religion, ethnicity, or gender, or depicting illegal items or activity to include but not be limited to alcohol, drugs, or drug paraphernalia shall not be permitted.
             Shoes or sandals must be worn at all times on sc
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