By Kristian Craig Staff Writer
Douglass Principal Berry Greer gave all his seniors a bow tie at their Senior Pinning on March 27. It is a tradition that began last year with navy blue and red. This year’s bow tie is forest green and orange — the school colors.
“I started the tradition of giving Douglass Seniors bow ties last year because I wanted to do something unique,” said Greer.
Greer said that each year he wants to do a different colored bow tie, or give them cufflinks, so that the seniors will know that the school cares about them. He said he chose to give them bow ties because it is manly neck wear. According to Greer, the long necktie was created by women to cover a man’s shirt buttons.
“It feels good to know that the school cares, after being in high school for four years and knowing that I’m an accomplished senior,” said Douglass senior Bruce Edward Johnson, Jr.
Johnson said he likes the bow ties, but they are confusing to tie, and he will probably wear it in the future at different events.
“I really did not expect to get a bow tie from Mr. Greer, and when I got it, I did not know how to feel because it was something different,” said Douglass senior Kaleb Oates.
Oates said that he liked the color of the bow tie because he likes fashion and it can contribute to his wardrobe.
“I will absolutely wear the bow tie in the future without a problem,” said Oates.
