by Christine Swanda

The Woodbridge Township Board of Education recently expanded the dress code to apply to school formals, and have charged club advisors to strictly enforce the policy in an effort to maintain uniformity and curtail questionable wardrobe choices.

According to policy 5132, the Board wants “ to insure [sic] that all students recognize the need to be appropriately dressed each time they enter the school building. All students are encouraged to dress in a way that is in good taste and is appropriate for school.”

Students attending this year’s Junior Cotillion will be the first affected by the policy. They must be covered neck to ankles in long-sleeved attire and all clothing must be of a solid, muted pallette so as to not offend anyone with bold fashion choices. Additionally, costume jewelry should be kept to a minimum to avoid light reflections harming students’ eyes.

Heels are only allowed to be under an inch tall, and to assure students are following the rule, heels will be measured at the door by advisors before being granted entrance. This year’s cotillion will take place from 6-10pm, but students can expect to enter around 8:30 after waiting in line for their heels to be measured.

Students are outraged by the policy change, especially after spending their money on tickets, dresses, suits, and flowers. “I am so upset over the new dress code. I already spent $350 on a dress and now I cannot return it or my three inch heels,” said Junior class officer Eva Hernandez.

Although few students were already impacted, it is guaranteed by administrators the event will be a success.