Even though faculty and staff have urged kids to be in proper attire as soon as they enter Marist to be RedHawk Ready, there are still multiple violations committed by students.

“Probably, like, 10 to 15 dress code detentions come across my desk each day,” says Dean Dan Higgins. “We, the Deans, will give warnings, repeated offenders will get detentions, and eventually we’ll start giving calls home.”

Some dress code violations carried out by students are boys wearing earrings or having facial hair, and both boys and girls having untucked shirts or not having their IDs on.

Students often criticize the dress code. It is a popular belief that there should be a few changes made so that the uniforms are more comfortable to wear.

“I personally have a lot of Marist hoodies that I can wear on Friday, but I can’t wear them on any other day of the week because of the dress code,” says junior Abigail Parker.

The dress code has gone through some changes over the years. For example, two years ago students were given the option to wear gym shoes that are one solid color, as opposed to only being allowed to wear Dr. Martens.

“I think the dress code has lessened a little bit. I still think it’s pretty strict especially when it comes to tucked shirts for the boys and the skirt length for the girls,” says Parker.

Marist administrators are determined to make sure students are dressed appropriately because the way they act and look represents the school. It is certain that those who break the dress code will eventually be caught and punished.

Higgins says, “It’s not because we’re cracking down on the stuff to be mean or to make your day miserable. We think in the long run discipline sets the standards for success.”

The general dress code regulations can be found on the Marist website by searching up uniforms which explains how to correctly wear them.