Eagles Shouldn’t Have Cold Legs

The students of Notre Dame Academy are only allowed to wear solid black or navy tights under their skirts, as stated in the Student Handbook. What good do tights do in the bitter Ohio months of December through March, though?

NDA students should be allowed to wear solid black or navy leggings under their skirts during the timespan of December 1 - March 1 each year.

Tights are made of a spandex material that can be almost see-through, clearly doing very little to actually keep students warm.

Leggings, on the other hand, are described as a “cross between nylon stockings and sweatpants, made of material that’s appropriate for tight fitting yet comfortable garments.” This is exactly what is necessary for NDA students to wear in the harsh winter.

With leggings, students would be able to actually feel comfortable and pleasant throughout the school day, and with all the classrooms having different thermostats and never knowing what to expect when walking in, leggings are the answer for all problems.

Students who wear tights under their skirts are just trying to stay warm, but they are unable to do so because they find themselves more concerned with the cheap fabric ripping and finding a seat farthest away from the air vent than actually being able to keep warm.

A Cornell University study found that when temperatures in the workplace were low, employees committed 44% more errors and were less than half as productive as when temperatures in the workplace were warm.

“Cold employees weren’t just uncomfortable, they were distracted,” said Cornell University Researcher.

The addition of leggings in the dress code would keep Notre Dame Academy students cozy and happy throughout the day, without the stress of cheap, tights material ripping and ultimately being more of a burden than a helpful addition to the uniform.

Leggings would be a most helpful addition however, and it is certain that many more students would be in an overall happier and more productive mood when being kept warm and comfortable throughout the school day.

Cheers and Jeers

Cheers to only one more quarter to go for this year! Keep up the good work!