Post by Logan on May 2, 2016 23:38:37 GMT -6
TALLAHASSEE -- Leon high-schoolers crowned a gay couple prom king and queen last month, a first in the school’s 185-year-old history.
To the two girls — Lindsey Creel and Brie Grimes, seniors who have been dating for three years — winning prom king and queen was not about the titles, but about helping others and raising awareness about LGBTQ issues.
“It feels good to know some of the things we’ve been a part of can help others going through tough experiences, in a positive way,” Brie said. “I needed someone in my life to show me that it would work out — when I was first going through this years ago. But I didn’t have that.”
“I hope that people will look at this and more will begin to think that it’s okay to be supportive of the LBTQ community,” Lindsey added. “Leon often talks about change… This is a good example for younger students there.”
Read more: www.tallahassee.com/story/news/2016/05/02/leon-high-crowns-gay-couple-prom-king-and-queen/83799032/