Several BRFHS came together after school to be a part of this photo, showing their support for their booby bracelets. A few students almost missed the bus, but that was a price they were willing to pay for their beliefs.
If you walk down the hallway between passing time, you will probably see inside out white, pink, almost any color bracelets on the wrists of many students. If you have seen these, you already know what they say; “i <3 boobies.” BRFHS students have taken a liking to these breast cancer-supporting literal fashion ‘statements,’ but the teachers have not.
Boys are the primary wearers of these unique bracelets, but a few girls have joined in as well. These bracelets were a huge hit when they first arrived and they quickly exploded into a fad. Everyone wanted one and stores that had them in stock, like Zumiez and Spencers, were swamped with teenagers trying to get their own. Their variety of colors made them even more desirable, including baby blue, bright green, black, white and pink. There were even limited edition red bracelets at Spencers during the week of February 8. They were also available online at the site that started it all, keep-a-breast.org.
At first they harmlessly blended into the fabric of the high school hallways, but soon teachers started to notice them in their classrooms. The bracelets could be considered vulgar and teachers did not want that kind of nonsense in their classrooms. From then on, students were told to turn them inside out, or turn them in. A few students even had their bracelets cut. A particular student, who shall remain nameless, said that if they were seen with another breast cancer bracelet, they could be suspended.
Students immediately protested against this new “no booby bracelets” policy. Many felt squandered, like their rights were being taken away. Where is the freedom of speech? Freedom of expression? Can these be diminished all because of a bracelet?
I am a supporter of these bracelets. I own one myself and I wear it proudly. Although multiple students wear these bracelets so they can rebel against teachers, many students wear them because they actually support breast cancer awareness. I am one of those many. I have had several family members who have been diagnosed with breast cancer, some even re-occurring. I know the effects of breast cancer and how damaging it can be to the patient’s health and life in general. I believe it is crucial for teenagers to be aware of harmful diseases such as breast cancer. Awareness is the first step in beating a disease. These bracelets aid in spreading awareness, even if they are humorous.
The battle goes on, but I believe that students will stay strong. Teenagers can be fickle, but they are also very passionate and will do whatever it takes for their voices to be heard.
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Teenagers, and I include myself in this description, are immature. We are not adults yet and we can be very opinionated. I think it is better if we have opinions about things we believe strongly for or against. The legendary boobie bracelet should be allowed because it is a our way of showing our support for the fight against breast cancer. Having fun is our way of life and faculty members taking it away from us isn’t fair.
LET US WEAR THEM!!!!
I personally think we students should be able to wear them. What is the harm in wearing something that helps support a good cause? The I heart boobies bracelets are a big thing right now and I am guessing it is selling pretty good. If the money goes to a good cause, why not help support? They can help save lives and the staff and teachers say that’s not right? I’m sorry, but I think that’s wrong. I am totally for the I heart boobies bracelets. “I <3 Boobies!"
i think these braclets should be allowed i’ve known several who have hade breast cancer and a family member thats died beacuse of it either way were supporting an orginzation that wants to bring awarness to this type of cancer
The braclets aren’t “vulger” at all. All that the bracelets are say are “I Love Boobies”. It is promoting breast cancer in a new way and is prolly going to help breast cancer. What if kids in BRFHS, Mom’s/Dad have breast cancer..? That doesn’t make sence that we can’t wear them and there’s no reason to ban them.
To me this is something that has been blown out of praportion, these braclets go for a good cause the national brest cancer research and it is our way of showing the we support them, no different than the Live strong braclets the only issue is because it says boobies and those who are imature take it the wrong way you have to look at the overall meaning of it. I dont think there is a true valid reason as to why they should be band
I find the fact that we can’t wear this very… bad. I am a strong supporter of Breast Cancer because many of my family members have had Breast Cancer, and as of right now my Aunt has breast cancer. These braclets are supporting breast cancer and if we are not able to wear them, then for every person we don’t influence to supporrt breast cancer, than that could be a person that we lose in this world. My family and I strongly disagree with not being able to wear these. It is supporting everyone that has breast cancer and for me supporting my aunt. Thank you all for buying the braclets!! My aunt and other Thank you!!!
I think they should just let us wear them…
My Great Aunt has breast cancer and
the people that are wearing them support
the cause….The teachers think we are wearing
them to show provanity…but we are supporting
a good cause…:) Thank you for Buying the Braclets
and Supporting a Good Cause.. And helping people
Save a Breast!!
My grandmother has been successfully been battling breast cancer for over 14 years. These braclets are a way for people our age to support the reasearch and awareness of cancer and make a bold statement, something we love to do. And its all for a good cause as well.
If teachers board & communitie members dont like it, i suppose its because they are just ignorant and blind. Pitty.
They are just bracelets supporting a good cause! Just let us wear them its not a big deal.
They are just bracelets, they are supporting a good cause and they aren’t hurting anyone. My grandma is fighting breast cancer right now so seeing students support it makes me feel better about it seeing student care, like the article said some may me doing it to rebel but some care!
I also agree that we should be able to wear them.
one of my old teachers back when i lived in sparta passed away a few years ago because of breast cancer.
I agree it goes to a good cause.
SO LET US WEAR THEMMM!