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US lesbian couple, Lindsay Creel and Bree Grimes, were named their high schools prom king and queen. Picture: Facebook
A FLORIDA high school has crowned its first ever gay couple as prom king and queen.
The couple, Lindsey Creel and Brie Grimes, who are in their final year at Leon High School in Tallahassee, Florida, and have been together for three years, were crowned last month.
Though they were happy to win the title, the pair is more excited about the impact their crowning will have on the LGBT community at their school.
Brie Grimes and Lindsay Creel, who have been together for three years, say they have had huge support from their classmates. Picture: FacebookSource:Supplied
It feels good to know some of the things weve been a part of can help others going through tough experiences, in a positive way, Grimes told the Tallahassee Democrat.
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 didnt have that.
I hope that people will look at this and more will begin to think that its okay to be supportive of the LBTQ community, Creel added.
Leon often talks about change. This is a good example for younger students there.
The couple admitted that despite the support theyve received, they had both gone through difficulties during their school years. The school has had a Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) since 2001, but the climate hasnt always been entirely supportive.
History teacher Scott Brown, who advises the schools GSA, told the Tallahassee Democrat that the move to elect the couple as prom king and queen is a major step forward for the school.
It makes me feel proud to know that the majority of Leon students are open-minded and agree with todays changing mores, he said.
Leon may be a traditional school, but we can be known as progressive.
Community response to the couple has been overwhelmingly positive, with Grimes mother even taking to Instagram to support the couple in a touching post.
Brie, who cares very much about equality, feminism and having no gender lines is proud of her school and graduating class for recognising love has no gender rules, she wrote.
As Bries mother I am proud of her for choosing love, for being bold and sticking to the things she believes in even if they are different than mine and much of the world. She is a beautiful person and made a gorgeous prom queen.
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Source: http://www.news.com.au/world/north-america/teenage-lesbian-couple-are-crowned-their-schools-prom-king-and-queen/news-story/b79ab103d13529ab7bdd7d21b019a8bf
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