Everyday I wake up in the morning and get my lab shirt and khaki pants out. I know most of you are probably thinking that coming to a school where you have to wear uniforms must be terrible, right? Well, I have kind of a different take on all of this. In my opinion, wearing uniforms is what makes us stand out the most. By having set clothing, it forces you to come out of your shell and stand out in more ways than the way you dress. You have to make a statement with your personality and your attitude rather than just what people see on the outside.

For me, standing out from the crowd by expressing what’s inside has been one of the best things that’s ever happened to me! I’ve learned SOOO much about myself just because I couldn’t wear what I necessarily wanted to wear. I can truly say that I have become a better student and more sure of myself because of Ohio Hi-Point’s uniform policy. Also because of it, I have gotten into the habit of dressing more professionally, and this is a good habit to get into for my future career. In addition to that, many of the career fields represented at Ohio HI-Point will have mandatory uniforms when you enter the workforce.

All in all, the uniform requirement at OHP is not as big of a deal as people make it, but instead provides an opportunity for individuals to stand out and shine in a bigger way. =)