Pete Cahall, principal as Wilson High School, who came out as gay last week, on how he feels now:
"I’ve stepped up to the microphone to address my students hundreds of times before. But this was different. My hands were sweaty; I was shaking. I’m the principal of Woodrow Wilson High School in Washington, D.C. Last Thursday, I stood in front of a thousand people, including my students, teachers, even D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray, and came out. 'I’m a proud gay man,' I said. 'And I just happen to be the principal of Woodrow Wilson High School.' It was the first time I’d ever talked publicly about my sexuality — I’d never even discussed it with my family. When I made my announcement, there were cheers. Afterward, kids came up and hugged me. The next day, parents and students gave me a five-minute standing ovation. I’ve gotten thousands of e-mails, texts, and Facebook messages from educators all over the world. I’ve heard from parents of gay and lesbian students in high school who’ve attempted suicide. They say, 'I just wish my kid could be a student in your school.' I’ve heard from the kids who used to bully me. Still, I haven’t talked to my parents about it."
Every single person that comes out makes a difference; sometimes big differences, sometimes small.
But it makes a difference and changes the world for the better.
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(Re third one) Yeah, right! And on Judgment Day we'll all be queuing up to thank you for 'saving' us, is that what you think? Oh, you do.
ReplyDeleteBtw, Gordon, Sir. You have such a lovely surname to play with.
Sandra Bullock - 10 points for Gryffindor!
ReplyDeleteCould Tatum just go away, forever, please? sighhhh
ReplyDeleteThat Gordon character needs a wake up call, he is a total moron, or as Loony Toons says, "what a maroon"
I sure do wish tho that Judge Crabb hadn't of issued a stay for marriages. Kinda weakens her statement