Reflections of Havergal: 1994-2019

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of pants, although they, like the cardigan, did not ultimately prove popular despite the sometimes harsh realities of Canadian winters. In recent years, the most significant changes have been to grad clothing. Very early in the new millennium, members of the graduating class, eager to commemorate their final year, purchased grad hoodies. Originally deemed a novelty item, the hoodie keenly anticipated each fall and became an accepted part of the uniform. A second development was the introduction in 2009 of the white blazer with green binding that all grads were to acquire. (White blazers for prefects were introduced in 1945, but since 2009, the binding on prefects’ blazers has been gold.) The extension of the white blazer to all members of the graduating class reflects an increased emphasis on the philosophy of leadership that distinguishes the school. There are opportunities for leadership at every grade, both informal or formal, but given the maturity that comes from experience, the grads have a particularly

The introduction of pants as a new uniform item, 1996.

important role to play. The white blazer is a reminder to all of the grads’ achievements and of their special responsibility. Most adults would agree that most teenagers want to establish their individual identity. Despite constant reminders about wearing the uniform as it was designed to be worn, students find ways to express that individuality through a “workaround,” whether it be an act of daring like a rolled-up kilt or “illegal” tie buttons—or even a convenient lapse of memory that results in a pink slip and a pair of comfortable running shoes for the day.

“What to Wear, What Not to Wear” Ludemus , 2007

Grad hoodies were introduced early in the millennium, Ludemus , 2015.

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