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Junior Jim Stack wants to grow his hair out for a charity. Principal Tonya King denies his first and second request. The school board will vote Monday at 7p.m. to see if he can.
“Donating my hair to Locks of Love is very special to me.” Stack said.
Locks of Love is an organization that makes wigs for children battling cancer. He wants to grow his hair out to makeup for what the group did for his little sister. The family was in a bind they could not afford a wig so the group gave her one.
“Had I approved Stack’s request, the school would be in chaos.” Principal Tonya King said.
King did not approve the request because trouble happening throughout the school will be a hassle.
“I can’t bend the rules for one student.” King said.
The dress code states that there is not allowed to be hair longer than the shirt collar on male students. King wants to follow the rules and mind the dress code because she does not want to cause any trouble.
“Rules were made to be broken, and this is a good reason to break one.” said Gilbert Castillo, the student council president.
Commenting on King’s statement, Castillo disagreed on her choice to deny his second request.
“I hope the school board understands. I won’t be hurting anyone when my hair gets longer. I even agreed to tuck it into my shirt so it won’t be so noticeable.” said Stack.
Stack shows how he really cares and wants to grow his hair out for a good cause. He even suggest ways to better the situation.
“We will discuss this at the board meeting next week.” school board president, Bill Valdez said.