Beards on Grace Church Campus
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Facial hair has become a visible trend this year, especially among upperclassmen. More and more students are choosing to grow facial hair as a form of self-expression and a need to change their appearance; this has sparked mixed reactions from peers and staff.
Several students say the decision to grow a beard has to do with identity. “My beard makes me look older and more grown up,” said Miles F. ‘27. He added that facial hair has changed the way people interact with him, as they assume that he is more mature. However, that does not mean that he hasn’t been subject to relentless teasing.
Others are more skeptical about this new trend. “A beard is the equivalent of trying to save a marriage with a baby,” said Sebby P. ‘27. Sebby explained that while beards may change how someone looks, they do not necessarily change how that person is perceived socially within the school.
Rob, the school security guard, said facial hair often draws attention. He noted that a beard or mustache could be subject to some teasing, adding that students will comment on “anything new that stands out.”
This trend highlights how appearance may change how the person is perceived.
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Antonia A. ‘27, one of the writers, is a staff member of The Grace Gazette.
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