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Title: Transgender girl crowned homecoming princess in Colorado
Post by: Lara the Lover and the Fighter on September 14, 2014, 08:51:49 PM
Post by: Lara the Lover and the Fighter on September 14, 2014, 08:51:49 PM
Transgender girl crowned homecoming princess in Colorado
By The Associated Press
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, 8:39 p.m.
COLORADO SPRINGS — A transgender girl was crowned homecoming princess at a Colorado Springs high school.
The Gazette of Colorado Springs reported that Scarlett Lenh received the majority of the votes from her junior class at Sand Creek High School, besting three biological girls for the honor. Lenh, biologically a boy, was born Andy Lenh. She was bestowed the honor during Friday night's football game.
The 16-year-old began identifying as a transgender girl this school year and began using the girls' bathroom. She said she's known she was a girl since about age 7 or 8.
"It was really exciting. It felt really good. I couldn't stop smiling," Lenh said after she found out at an afternoon assembly that the majority of the junior class had voted for her.
Two of the other girls who were nominated by their peers were "extremely supportive," Lenh said, and the other "was really upset."
Lenh said she didn't think she would be nominated.
"One of my friends mentioned it, and I didn't think anything of it because I didn't think I'd be nominated. But now it really matters to me," she said. "This is something I've wanted to do since my freshman year. I want people to be themselves and not feel uncomfortable in their own body and mind."
The school in Falcon School District 49 is in the same city as Focus on the Family and the National Association of Evangelicals.
"The leaders at Sand Creek High School and in District 49 respect the decision of the Scorpion student body in electing their homecoming court," district spokesman Matt Meister said in a statement. "Our board policy sets the standard that we do not exclude any person from participating in any program or activity on the basis of gender identity and gender expression."
Not everyone is supportive.
"It's craziness," said Jana Neathery, whose granddaughter attends Sand Creek.
"Originally, it was a joke that he was going to be nominated for homecoming princess, but he got a lot of nominations," she said, referring to Lenh, "and now there are a lot of upset girls because a spot was taken from them. I'm very sympathetic that he's transgender, but he should be on the boys' side, not the girls'."
Sand Creek student Michael Carl said he has been a friend of Lenh's since the seventh grade.
"He has always been there for me and is truly a good person," Michael said. "I support him because it takes a lot of courage and a lot of character to do what he is doing."
By The Associated Press
Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, 8:39 p.m.
COLORADO SPRINGS — A transgender girl was crowned homecoming princess at a Colorado Springs high school.
The Gazette of Colorado Springs reported that Scarlett Lenh received the majority of the votes from her junior class at Sand Creek High School, besting three biological girls for the honor. Lenh, biologically a boy, was born Andy Lenh. She was bestowed the honor during Friday night's football game.
The 16-year-old began identifying as a transgender girl this school year and began using the girls' bathroom. She said she's known she was a girl since about age 7 or 8.
"It was really exciting. It felt really good. I couldn't stop smiling," Lenh said after she found out at an afternoon assembly that the majority of the junior class had voted for her.
Two of the other girls who were nominated by their peers were "extremely supportive," Lenh said, and the other "was really upset."
Lenh said she didn't think she would be nominated.
"One of my friends mentioned it, and I didn't think anything of it because I didn't think I'd be nominated. But now it really matters to me," she said. "This is something I've wanted to do since my freshman year. I want people to be themselves and not feel uncomfortable in their own body and mind."
The school in Falcon School District 49 is in the same city as Focus on the Family and the National Association of Evangelicals.
"The leaders at Sand Creek High School and in District 49 respect the decision of the Scorpion student body in electing their homecoming court," district spokesman Matt Meister said in a statement. "Our board policy sets the standard that we do not exclude any person from participating in any program or activity on the basis of gender identity and gender expression."
Not everyone is supportive.
"It's craziness," said Jana Neathery, whose granddaughter attends Sand Creek.
"Originally, it was a joke that he was going to be nominated for homecoming princess, but he got a lot of nominations," she said, referring to Lenh, "and now there are a lot of upset girls because a spot was taken from them. I'm very sympathetic that he's transgender, but he should be on the boys' side, not the girls'."
Sand Creek student Michael Carl said he has been a friend of Lenh's since the seventh grade.
"He has always been there for me and is truly a good person," Michael said. "I support him because it takes a lot of courage and a lot of character to do what he is doing."
Title: Re: Transgender girl crowned homecoming princess in Colorado
Post by: Mark3 on September 14, 2014, 09:04:54 PM
Post by: Mark3 on September 14, 2014, 09:04:54 PM
I was surprised by all of the "he pronouns"..?
It's disappointing, it shows that those people still Don't Get It...!
Congratulations to Scarlet, she must be very strong..
It's disappointing, it shows that those people still Don't Get It...!
Congratulations to Scarlet, she must be very strong..
Title: Re: Transgender girl crowned homecoming princess in Colorado
Post by: Lara the Lover and the Fighter on September 16, 2014, 11:09:37 AM
Post by: Lara the Lover and the Fighter on September 16, 2014, 11:09:37 AM
Quote from: Mark3 on September 14, 2014, 09:04:54 PM
I was surprised by all of the "he pronouns"..?
It's disappointing, it shows that those people still Don't Get It...!
Congratulations to Scarlet, she must be very strong..
Maybe we should try to contact them or something?
Title: Re: Transgender girl crowned homecoming princess in Colorado
Post by: patrick1967 on September 16, 2014, 11:44:07 AM
Post by: patrick1967 on September 16, 2014, 11:44:07 AM
The male pronouns were used in quotes by individuals against her. The AP correctly identified her constantly
Title: Re: Transgender girl crowned homecoming princess in Colorado
Post by: Mark3 on September 16, 2014, 01:22:26 PM
Post by: Mark3 on September 16, 2014, 01:22:26 PM
Quote from: Lara the Lover and the Fighter on September 16, 2014, 11:09:37 AM
Maybe we should try to contact them or something?
I would not know how to contact them.? Maybe find her on a social media page, and leave a msg or comment.?
Title: Re: Transgender girl crowned homecoming princess in Colorado
Post by: Lara the Lover and the Fighter on September 16, 2014, 11:49:47 PM
Post by: Lara the Lover and the Fighter on September 16, 2014, 11:49:47 PM
Quote from: Mark3 on September 16, 2014, 01:22:26 PM
I would not know how to contact them.? Maybe find her on a social media page, and leave a msg or comment.?
I don't even know where to start. lol
Time to put my detective hat on. ^.^
Title: Re: Transgender girl crowned homecoming princess in Colorado
Post by: FrancisAnn on September 16, 2014, 11:54:46 PM
Post by: FrancisAnn on September 16, 2014, 11:54:46 PM
Great for this young girl. Let's just be happy for her. The world is improving & that is great for this young girl & for all of us.
Title: Re: Transgender girl crowned homecoming princess in Colorado
Post by: Rachelicious on September 17, 2014, 08:28:41 AM
Post by: Rachelicious on September 17, 2014, 08:28:41 AM
I'm happy for her, but I can't help but be happier for the girls who are undoubtedly winning such things without having to out themselves just for doing so.