Maine School’s Plan To Eliminate White Graduation Gowns For Girls Sparks Debate

DOVER-FOXCROFT — A plan to discontinue the use of white graduation gowns for female seniors at Foxcroft Academy has sparked a debate among students, alumni and others in the community between those who favor the traditional boys-in-burgundy, girls-in-white garb reflecting school colors and those who think the change eliminates gender bias. After some Foxcroft Academy seniors objected to the plan calling for all seniors to wear burgundy gowns, the head of school said that members of the class of 2019 will have input before a final decision is made. Graduation is scheduled for Sunday, June 9, and a decision on the attire could be made next month.