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Southampton School Board Considers Student Uniforms

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Evergreen bush wrapped in Wainscott.

Evergreen bush wrapped in Wainscott.

SIS student council members Finn Pilaro, Nicholas Castillo, Pablo Alvarez, Alec Giufurta, Julia Kepczynska and Aaron Napier said they don't want to have a uniform policy but want students to be involved in the district's discussions. SHAYE WEAVER

SIS student council members Finn Pilaro, Nicholas Castillo, Pablo Alvarez, Alec Giufurta, Julia Kepczynska and Aaron Napier said they don't want to have a uniform policy but want students to be involved in the district's discussions. SHAYE WEAVER

Evergreens wrapped in Sagaponack.

Evergreens wrapped in Sagaponack.

authorShaye Weaver on Jan 29, 2013
Public school can be likened to a catwalk. Students’ clothing choices can often take center stage, subjecting both boys and girls to either praise or criticism. What fashion a student... more

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