School's Prom Dress Code, Pre-Approval of Gowns Spark Controversy

A Pennsylvania high school’s rules and guidelines for prom dresses under 200 have sparked controversy, with many students and parents calling the policy undesirable, illegal and outdated. Officials at Delone Catholic School in Adams Regional outlined their dress code for men and women attending the school prom, set to happen on May 1. 6 Local Firms to Layoff Nearly 2, 000 Workers “All young individuals in presence, whether a member of the Delone Catholic student body or a guest of a Delone Catholic student, need to be wearing gender-specific formal Blue Organza Sweetheart Brush Train Trumpet Mermaid Prom Dress, ” a school official wrote. “Students wearing inappropriate attire (as deemed by the Prom Committee and/or Administration) will not be permitted into the prom. ” Under the dress code, women’s gowns may not be “extremely short, have an extremely low cut front or back, have any excessively high cut slits, have overly unveiling midriffs, or be unnecessarily revealing- giving the illusion of nudity. ” Top News Photos of the Week[NATL-2015] Top News Photos of the Week

 The dress code for men requires the standard tuxedo or complete suit coat, dress shorts, dress shirt, tie and no shorts. In addition to the dress code, the school is also requiring female students to bring a photo of their gown for pre- approval. Man Misses Jury Duty 11 Times, Faces Fine or Penitentiary “All young women planning to attend the Delone Catholic prom, whether a member of the Delone Catholic student body or a guest of a Delone Catholic student, will need to submit an image of the gown which is to be worn to the prom for pre-approval, ” a school official wrote. “This must be done prior to purchasing prom tickets. ” Several students at the school say the timing of the new policy combined with a stricter dress code is illegal, claiming they already spent hundreds of dollars on gowns months in advance that now need alterations. Philly Holds Political election to Fill Seat in the 170th Center “Guidelines never have been posted for parents or students to see so that the date of Friday, Goal 13, 2015, ”


 a case on Change. org says. Simone Hostetter, web pages Simone’s Unlimited Marriage & Day Spa in Hanover told Penn Live about 80 percent of the Delone students who bought dresses from her store had to either exchange or alter them due to the dress code. Pennsylvania College Gets New Director “They spend so much time picking out the dress of their dream, ” Hostetter said. “A fantasy dress if you will. ” The case on Change. org demands that the new guidelines be eliminated. Do you have the Winning Lotto Ticket? “Many parents have purchased non-refundable prom gowns, ”


 the case says. “We never have been given a couple of guidelines in a reasonable amount of time…Our children will not undergo scrutiny of prom gowns based on outdated, unrealistic expectations and rules implemented at such short notice. ” So far the case has over 300 fans. Specialist Shot Driver as He Lay Face Down: Detectives School facilitators defended the policy, saying the school has a responsibility to uphold catholic values and moral integrity. They also claimed they’ve held the dress code for over two full decades. “The principles in these guidelines have stayed at accurate for the past 1 years, ” school officials wrote. “The only change this year is the requirement of young women to submit photos for review by prom moderators. ”