Arizona high school holds second annual drag show

TUCSON, Ariz. – Some lawmakers in Arizona launched payments this yr prohibiting youngsters from attending drag exhibits, however as they attempt to preserve children away, a highschool in southern Arizona held its second annual drag efficiency.

On April 29, it was a packed home, all for a trigger for Tucson Excessive Faculty’s Q House Membership, with a wide range of drag queens and different performers.

“This an opportunity for them to train their proper to specific themselves, are available right here, and actually be who they’re,” mentioned Tucson Unified Governing Board president, Dr. Ravi Shah.

Shah, together with others on the board, attended.

He says it is a pupil created and led present, identical to each different occasion on campus.

“I believe individuals really want to have a look at the distinction and cease equating each efficiency there’s. A drag present at a nightclub at midnight may be very completely different than a drag present at brunch at a nonprofit fundraising occasion, which is completely different from a drag present within the afternoon on the library, which is completely different from a drag present right here at 6 p.m. within the night placed on by highschool college students,” Shah mentioned.

That did not cease protesters from popping out to the occasion.

Linda Nelson says the group she was with was turned away from coming into. She says she was going to the occasion to hope for individuals watching.

“I’ve by no means seen a drag present. What bothers me is public faculties are frequently sexualizing children,” Nelson claimed.

Matthew Jetsky feels the identical means, saying this sort of occasion shouldn’t be on a campus for youths.

College students like Nick Zandaro says these occasions are vital, and assist college students categorical their individuality.

“It contributes to pupil range and exhibits younger individuals to not be scared,” he mentioned.