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Students show off school appropriate outfits

During a Thursday gender chapel, the female students on campus were treated to a talk on dress code that was a little unorthodox compared to previous talks given. Instead of teachers reviewing the dress code with the girls, they reviewed the rules through a video and fashion show, Sept. 25.

The video detailed several tricks students sometimes use to try and cheat dress code and how they sometimes ignore it all together. It featured a uniformed “Enforcer”, a familiar face dressed in a police uniform and aviators, ready to take away any dress code offenders.

Brenda Warkentin, secretary for the high school office, often sees students breaking dress code. Warkentin talked about the rules she sees broken most often.

“The two biggest problems are girls who wear tops that aren’t high enough and skirts too short,” said Warkentin. “They don’t realize that when they are going up and down stairs and someone else is going up or down they can see right down or up their clothes.”

Afterward a fashion show was held in the girl’s chapel to promote fall fashion that is both in style and in dress code. The show was held with the help of Buckle, a clothing store in Fashion Fair Mall, who styled all the girls for the show.

Jenny King, ’17, one of the models in the fashion show, explained what other girls can do after seeing the demonstration to follow dress code.

“It was a fun way to show what girls can wear instead of just having a talk and leaving. It was something girls could actually be involved in and see examples of,” said King. “If you don’t think that something’s in dress code, don’t wear it. Wear clothes that show you, you’re personality, not something you aren’t or that you don’t want to show. Stay in dress code.”

Warkentin reminded students that dress code isn’t just a set of rules to follow but something Christians should be aware of.

“As young Christian women they need to be respectful of themselves and others around them, and to honor God,” said Warkentin. “The young boys around school don’t need that visual image.”

While some students may complain that staying in dress code is difficult, Kim Butler, Buckle employee, has several tips for girls who want to wear fashionable fall clothes without breaking school rules.

“You want to stay modest by layering. Make sure you have something that covers your midriff. Scarfs are a great way to keep yourself covered,” said Butler. “You want to dress for your body type. If you feel like something’s showing a little too much even when you’re covered, wear something flowy, accent with a belt. Wear colors that accent your skin tone. If you ever want to come in or have any questions, the girls at Buckle are willing to do that for you guys.”

Girls on campus are asked to stay in dress code and do “The Eagle Check” before leaving home. “Too short? Too showy? Too low? Don’t show. Eagle check your heart out the door. Let’s go.”

The dress code can be viewed in the student handbook on the Fresno Christian website.

For a video on the actual fashion show, check out Fashion Show 2014 (VIDEO).

While the girls were watching their fashion show, the boys were taught on male machismo, Sept. 25. Click here to check out their video.

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For more Features, read the Sept. 25 article, College fair informs, excites student body.