Okay, so, I saw this thing online about a transgender homecoming queen and I thought, “Hey, that’s pretty cool!” So, I decided to try and make this happen at my own school. It was a bit of a process, let me tell you.
First, I started by doing some research. I read about this girl named Evan Bialosuknia who was crowned homecoming queen at her school, Olympia High School. That was a big deal! Then I found out about Corey Rae, who was the world’s first openly transgender prom queen. Her story was super inspiring. I also learned what it actually means to be transgender – it’s basically when someone’s gender identity doesn’t match what they were assigned at birth.
Then, I talked to some friends about the idea. We brainstormed how we could get the ball rolling at our school. We decided the best way to start was to educate people, ’cause a lot of folks just don’t understand what being transgender is all about.
- We made some posters explaining transgender identities in simple terms.
- We set up a booth during lunch where people could ask questions.
- We even got a few teachers on board to help us spread the word.
Next, we approached the school administration. We explained our idea and why it was important to have a transgender student as a possible candidate for homecoming queen. They were a bit hesitant at first, but after some discussion, they agreed to let us present our case to the student council.
The student council presentation was nerve-wracking! We showed them the stories of Evan and Corey, and we talked about how important it is to be inclusive and accepting. We answered all their questions and addressed their concerns.
Finally, the day of the vote came. We were all on edge, hoping for the best. And guess what? The student council voted in favor of allowing transgender students to run for homecoming queen!
Then we found a transgender girl at our school who was interested in running. We helped her with her campaign, made some flyers, and talked to people to vote for her.
Homecoming night was amazing. When they announced the results, our candidate won! It was such a great moment, seeing her up there on stage, wearing the crown. Everyone was cheering, and it felt like we had really made a difference.
This whole experience taught me so much. It showed me that even small actions can make a big impact. It wasn’t easy, but it was definitely worth it. And you know what? It all started with just reading about someone else’s story online. Crazy, right?
