Male Fla. Student Who Ran For Prom Queen Suspended

[rockin'robin]

PEMBROKE PINES, Fla. -- A male South Florida high school student who ran for prom queen in drag has been suspended from the dance because of a parking violation.

Flanagan High School's principal had two meetings with senior Oscar Bonilla because administrators were concerned about his safety if he wore a dress to prom. Officials say that when he came to the second meeting, Bonilla parked in a visitor space and ignored orders to move.

Broward schools spokeswoman Nadine Drew says Bonilla was suspended for two days for the parking problem, which kept him from attending Friday's dance.

Bonilla says he was running late and didn't hear a security guard tell him to move his car.

The student, who finished second in voting for prom queen, says he was trying to encourage closeted students to abandon their fears and be themselves.

Male Fla. Student Who Ran For Prom Queen Suspended - National News Story - WSB Atlanta

 

[rolling7]

Here is a couple of things I can bet you are true: 1) The parking space is, and has been all school year, clearly marked. 2) The kid just did not "hear" security, he ignored security. 3) The kid said he was "running late", probably because he was being fitted for his dress/shoes/etc.