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High School Crowns Male Prom Queen

Gay LA student wins title after heartfelt speech to his peers

By John Johnson, Newser Staff

Posted May 28, 2009 4:00 PM CDT

(Newser) – A Southern California high school has crowned its first male prom queen, the Los Angeles Times reports. Sergio Garcia, 18 and gay, says he began his campaign as a joke. To his surprise, the stunt led to a serious discussion of gay rights and gender... Read full story »

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