August 31, 2004
WICHITA, Kan. (AP) _ At Wichita's Wilbur Middle School, the so-called Goth look is out.
Principal Cherie Crain says black lipstick, eye shadow, nail polish and hair dye are banned, along with all-black clothing. Also on the list are such accessories as studded metal bracelets and graphic T-shirts advertising heavy metal bands.
Crain says students dressing in the so-called Goth style have become a distraction -- and some younger students were intimidated.
In the past, only two or three among Wilbur's one-thousand students dressed Goth. Crain said she let that slide. But when school in the state's largest city started last week, about a dozen kids had adopted the Goth look.
One mother complained about the rule change, saying ``They're just standing around doing nothing and looking freaky.''
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Because if there's one thing that never changes, its all the joy that comes out of taking away a teenager's right to their individuality. Teens LOVE that!
Thanks to Amber-Nicole for this one!