Beard Liberation Front
Press Release 7th January Contact Keith Flett 07803 167266
Support for Carrick McClean, 6th Form student forced to shave so he could complete A Levels
The Beard Liberation Front, the informal network of beard wearers, has confirmed its continued support for a Derry Sixth Form student Carrick McClean.
Mr McClean was told he could not sit for his A Levels at St Columbs in Derry because the school has a long-standing policy that students can not wear beards. The policy does not apply to teachers.
Mr McClean launched a Change.Org petition requesting the school to change its policy which gathered over 2,000 signatures in a few days at the weekend.
However Mr McClean prudently took the decision on Monday to temporarily shave his beard so he could finish his A Levels, while continuing to campaign for a change in the school’s policy
BLF Organiser Keith Flett said, Mr McClean is a man of hirsute principle and we support him. While he has temporarily shaved off his beard he will still be on the Beard of Winter shortlist when it is announced on Sunday. His efforts deserve recognition.
Petition
https://www.change.org/p/principal-abolish-st-columb-s-college-clean-shaven-policy
Belfast Telegraph report
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