Adelphians Showcase Creativity, Humor on Mismatch Day!
Lower Schooler Talya strikes a pose on Mismatch Day!
Upper Schoolers Maksim and Yura wore ties over their sweatshirts!
BAY RIDGE – Now that’s a fashion statement! Mismatch Day at Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn served as a chance for students, faculty and staff to come to school on Thursday, February 10th dressed in outrageously mismatched clothing as part of Adelphi’s continuing Spirit Day program. Adelphians enjoyed showing school spirit and unity while sharing their sense of humor and creativity through their fashion choices.
There were different-colored socks, different shoes, stripes on solids, clashing colors, shorts worn over pants, shirts turned inside out, multiple neckties and misplaced hair clips galore on this special day. Students and staff enjoyed posing for photos as they admired each other’s inventive outfits. The day also served as a powerful lesson in acceptance and tolerance, according to Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn’s Head of School Ms. Iphigenia Romanos.
“Self-expression is such an important part of each student’s individual development, and Mismatch Day allows Adelphians to express themselves through their outrageous fashion choices in an environment that celebrates their creativity and sense of humor,” Ms. Romanos said. “This Spirit Day event is a fun reminder that no matter how we look or dress, and despite our differences, we are all part of the same nurturing community at Adelphi.”
Ms. Mejia and Lower Schooler Nicole show off their mismatched socks and sneakers!
Middle Schooler Tyler wore his sunglasses upside down!
Lower Schoolers Jose and Ryan show off their mismatched outfits!
As the oldest private, independent, continuing, coeducational, college-preparatory day school in the borough and one of the oldest in the nation, Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn, “the little school of big dreams” has been “effectively preparing young people for college, career, and life, one day at a time” for over 150 years. Founded in 1863 and located in the historic Bay Ridge section of Brooklyn, Adelphi enrolls students from two years of age through twelfth grade. A strong emphasis is placed on small class size, individualized attention, self expression, critical thinking and challenging hands-on learning through Adelphi’s founding philosophy and dedication to the education of the “total child.” Adelphi students excel within a small, intimate, safe, caring, nurturing, and secure environment through Adelphi’s core values and founding principles of pride, tradition, spirit, and excellence. The student-teacher ratio is 8 to 1 and Adelphi is a New York State Regents Exempt Program with a 100% college application, acceptance and attendance rate. A founding member of the Coalition of Essential Schools, Adelphi receives its charter from the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York and has been a member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools since 1928. Ms. Iphigenia Romanos serves as Head of School.
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Photos courtesy of Adelphi Academy of Brooklyn