by Owen Loof

Owen Loof—a.k.a. The Best Dressed Man in Rockaway—is known for his show-stopping attire, vibrant personality, and suave dancing with the ladies. When out on the town, his drive is to always make people smile and spread his zeal for life.

However, the larger-than-life persona that The Best Dressed Man is known for today was a long time in the making. The seed that bore fruit maturing to that unbeatable personality was sown at Brooklyn Preparatory High School. Since then, the metamorphosis was accelerated by pivotal life experiences, and once the sparkling outfits were added—voilà! It was the final touch that fashioned the man we know today—one of amiability, style, and grace.

Here you will read the stories of Loof’s high school days that relay the shenanigans, the friendships, the teachers, and the individual whose influence propelled the journey forward to The Best Dressed Man. So, sit back and laugh along with Loof and his partners in crime as they slapstick their way through four unforgettable years.