Flannel becomes the fashion trend on Fridays

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By Paige Rodgers
Husky Herald Reporter

Flannel Friday has become a popular event at Port Huron Northern. Celebrated every single Friday, the event has attracted a group of loyal participants.

  Evan Kercher (‘16) became a trendsetter and admin for the group by proudly sporting a flannel to school on Fridays as a way to express his happiness and appreciation for flannels and Fridays simultaneously. “I think it’s the most iconic thing Evan Kercher has created.” Owen Louks (‘16) said.

  The movement began in the 2013-2014 school year at PHN. “I had a couple flannels and I had just bought a flannel vest from Goodwill and I wanted to show off the vest so I wore it on a Friday. Then I continued to wear a flannel every Friday and people noticed and joined.” Kercher said.

  Flannel Friday is out of pure fun and there’s no real reason to do it other than to celebrate the fact that it is Friday and to show off some flannels that otherwise go neglected any other day of the week. “Flannel Friday is fun, I usually participate.” Ben Steary (‘16)  said.

  Kercher has created a Remind 101 to remind those involved to wear their flannels. To join, one must send the text  `@flannel to the number 81010 and reminders and updates will automatically be sent to those who have joined. 50 loyal members have accumulated in the Remind 101 since its creation.

  Flannel Friday is a group activity and something anyone can become a part of. “Flannel Friday brings students together and it’s something to participate in.” Louks said.

  In the midst of the joys of Flannel Friday, a rivalrous few attempted to establish Flannel Tuesday in rebellion. “Imitators tried to start Flannel Tuesday but it never really caught on. I believe imitation is the sincerest form of flattery.” Kercher said.

  If there’s ever an occasion to bust out a flannel and show it off, it might as well be on a Friday. Chances are, if you look around PHN on a Friday, you’re bound to see the unmistakable print and fabric of flannel somewhere.