The school I went to did the same with stripped identity. No logo clothing, everyone got the same haircuts. Kids on punishment “learning experience” wore either

The school I went to did the same with stripped identity. No logo clothing, everyone got the same haircuts. Kids on punishment “learning experience” wore either a bright Orange shirt or red shirt with the words “learning experience” or orange jumpsuit with “runaway call 911” written all over it. We didn’t have access to anything like music, computers, phones, etc. The only contact we had with the outside world was through supervised parent phone calls, supervised doctor visits (only if you absolutely had to go off-site), and supervised on-site family visits once you were promoted to strength. Excel’s program was rooted in AA which they claimed didn’t require a higher power or religion, only a belief in a higher power outside of yourself. It was an incredibly controlling environment. The amazing thing is, even in such a place I managed to form some good memories and forget a lot of the bad. I immersed myself in schoolwork, and duties like working in the kitchen which was an enjoyable outlet since I like cooking. At the end though, I guess I was just one of those who faked their way to the top (strength) as I was one of the fastest students ever to reach the appropriate level, but I hid my unhappiness and disagreement with their methods and refused to return as soon as I turned 18 and had my first off-campus visit.