A Clintonville High School student who created, proposed and got approval for a LGBT support group at the the High School, is getting praise from her principal.
Despite being controversial topic, Clintonville High School Principal Lance Bagstad said Sophomore Mar Allen’s actions to create a LBGT support group should be supported because it includes and supports other students.
“To know that they have a voice, rights that all other individuals in the communties have and that there is nothing to be ashamed of as far as what their beliefs and feelings are.”
The school board supported the formation during their meeting this week. Bagstad said not approving the group would open the door to going against their non-discrimination policy, and although Clintonville is smaller, the group could still help students.
Bagstad said “A group like this supports another group of humans in this diverse world we live in.
Bagstad said the idea for a LBGT group was met with very little opposition. He said the group does have a main purpose.
It’s a support group for teens that in search of that support or for non LGBT students to show support for friends that may be part of that community.
The group is student ran, with an advisor to be in the room to oversee a group of students.
The Clintonville School Board approved the idea with a unaminmous vote.
Bagstad said he was approched by Mar last spring.
The club has been registered with the Wisconsin and National GSA network.
