Journalism Story 1
Logan Goodwin 11-13-14
The vote to overturn principal Tonya King’s decision to deny junior Jim Stack’s violation of the hair policy, to donate to the Locks of Love foundation a foundation that provides wigs to families effected by cancer, will be held Monday at 7pm.
“Had I approved Jim’s request, then I would have students every day asking if they also could break the dress code. We have rules for a reason.” said Principal Tonya King.
Jim Stack’s a junior at Leaguetown High had requested to grow his hair out past ten inches to donate to the Locks of Love foundation.
“Donating my hair to Locks of Love is a very special project to me. Not very many donate hair. Anyone can donate money, but it takes time and dedication to grow your hair.” said Stacks.
Stacks has experienced the helping hand of the Locks of Love foundation for his sister whom was recently given a clean bill of health.
“We desperately need human hair for our wigs.” said Locks of Love president Gisel Roco.
The Locks of Love foundation receives 200 requests a month from families who cannot afford a wig and have to turn down 150.
“Rules were made to be broken, and this is a very good reason to break one.” said student council president Gilbert Castillo