Just because something is traditional is no reason to do it, of course.
—Lemony Snicket, The Blank Book
Being in private school means following certain dress codes – white collared shirt with the school logo, navy blue dress pants, and black leather shoes. Come rain or shine, school uniforms must be worn. Imagine carrying a 15-lb backpack with all your books and notebooks as you walk across the campus while the monsoon rain is pouring. It doesn’t matter how good your ready-to-wear leather shoes are, they won’t last an ...