To reinforce characterization in their E.L.A. class novel, THE OUTSIDERS, 8th graders dressed up as either a Greaser or Soc. As East-side Greasers, students wore basic attire, like jeans, white or black t-shirts, and leather jackets. And as the West-side, affluent Socs, 8th graders chose preppy clothes that were crisp and put-together.