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Maloney Students Sign Petition to Allow Boy to Wear Dress at Prom
The petition, which will be delivered to the Meriden Board of Education, is on Change.org.
MERIDEN, CT - A group of Francis T. Maloney High School students in Meriden is supporting a fellow male student who wants to wear a dress to senior prom.
Students have posted a petition on Change.org that they will present to the Board of Education, and as of Wednesday afternoon, May 4, contained 265 signatures.
"A male senior in a Meriden Public School was told he was not allowed to wear a dress to prom," the petition states. "That completely takes away his right to express himself in a way that makes him comfortable. Also, girls are allowed to wear suits so why the double standard? Please sign if you agree!"
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The Meriden Record-Journal reports that the petition was started by junior Jovanna Lynn, who told the publication that she believes everyone should be able to express themselves how they choose.
Click here to view the petition on Change.org
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