Boy named homecoming queen; parents upset - Page 2

Sam Hall · 10-05-2007, 02:26 PM

(KSDK) - Parents call it a prank that went too far – a high school student ran for homecoming queen and won. The controversy: the queen is a male student.

Aaron Zaggy, a senior, ran for 2007 Homecoming Queen at University City High School and won. The idea, he said, came from a good friend.

"We just slapped up some posters and did it. And won," Zaggy said.

Zaggy thought it would end there. It didn’t.

"I didn't run but my best friend ran. And she was really mad, she was upset,” Jasmine Anderson, a senior, said.

Zaggy received permission from the University City School Board to run as Homecoming Queen. Voting was open to the entire high school, but only half the student body cast ballots. Zaggy beat the first runner up by nearly 20 votes.

One week after he was crowned, some parents are now sounding off. A crowd packed the room where the Board of Education met Thursday night.

"A queen is a female. A woman. A girl," one person said.

"I would really like to see a formal apology," another parent said.

Some of those speaking out said the issue raises concerns over the school’s handling of students’ sexual orientation. Zaggy, who has a girlfriend, said if anything; he should be classified as a jokester, and nothing else.

"Homecoming is about fun. So why not keep it for fun purposes?" he asked.

Aaron’s mother spoke out in defense of her son, saying she was ashamed and disappointed in those who condemned her son.

The University City School Board said it will review qualifications currently in place for homecoming and prom court.

Aaron Zaggy said if he had to do it all over again, he probably would have not run for Homecoming Queen. He said he didn’t intend on creating a controversy.

Mr. Laz · 10-05-2007, 04:20 PM

shit ..... some women do whatever they can to take everything "male" away so why not return the favor.

Jilly · 10-05-2007, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultra Peanut

Wow, this just destroys the sanctity of the office.

Zeke Ziggle · 10-05-2007, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Sam Hall

"A queen is a female. A woman. A girl," one person said.

shows the difference in cultures cause here the only people we call queens are
1. The Queen of England
2. Men who dress up like women.

Braincase · 10-05-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeke Ziggle

shows the difference in cultures cause here the only people we call queens are
1. The Queen of England
2. Men who dress up like women.
3, Freddie Mercury, Brian May, John Deacon & Roger Taylor

FYP

**007** · 10-05-2007, 05:52 PM

The school probably shouldn't have allowed it to go that far but still......... Just a cheap practical joke. I don't think the kids are going to be damaged by THAT.

Running for the office was probably enough though.

Thig Lyfe · 10-05-2007, 06:17 PM

This guy seems like a Steve Holt to me.

"BEATRICE!"

Ultra Peanut · 10-05-2007, 06:21 PM

STEVE HOLT!

chiefsfan987 · 10-05-2007, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Laz

shit ..... some women do whatever they can to take everything "male" away so why not return the favor.

quoted for truth.

Ultra Peanut · 10-05-2007, 06:39 PM

Examples?

Halfcan · 10-05-2007, 08:31 PM

Zaggy is bundle of sticksGY

StcChief · 10-05-2007, 08:47 PM

It is U-City HS

**TrebMaxx** · 10-05-2007, 09:27 PM

If that was my boy I would have to smack him upside his dumbass head.

sportsman1 · 10-06-2007, 12:53 AM

The whole thing is a joke. I remember me elected the school dorkiest girl for Queen and the Steroid King a-hole for King. Needless to say it pissed him off and when they won the school pulled the plug on it. So if they pull the plug on it in that situation why the hell did they allow that? Quite the difference in where your at I guess. Regardless lighten up and have a little fun. The damn thing means nothing unless your some teen drama queen. Those Ho's need knocked down a peg anyways.

10-05-2007, 02:26 PM
Sam Hall UNSTOPPABLE Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: KC area Casino cash: $9895185	Boy named homecoming queen; parents upset (KSDK) - Parents call it a prank that went too far – a high school student ran for homecoming queen and won. The controversy: the queen is a male student. Aaron Zaggy, a senior, ran for 2007 Homecoming Queen at University City High School and won. The idea, he said, came from a good friend. "We just slapped up some posters and did it. And won," Zaggy said. Zaggy thought it would end there. It didn’t. "I didn't run but my best friend ran. And she was really mad, she was upset,” Jasmine Anderson, a senior, said. Zaggy received permission from the University City School Board to run as Homecoming Queen. Voting was open to the entire high school, but only half the student body cast ballots. Zaggy beat the first runner up by nearly 20 votes. One week after he was crowned, some parents are now sounding off. A crowd packed the room where the Board of Education met Thursday night. "A queen is a female. A woman. A girl," one person said. "I would really like to see a formal apology," another parent said. Some of those speaking out said the issue raises concerns over the school’s handling of students’ sexual orientation. Zaggy, who has a girlfriend, said if anything; he should be classified as a jokester, and nothing else. "Homecoming is about fun. So why not keep it for fun purposes?" he asked. Aaron’s mother spoke out in defense of her son, saying she was ashamed and disappointed in those who condemned her son. The University City School Board said it will review qualifications currently in place for homecoming and prom court. Aaron Zaggy said if he had to do it all over again, he probably would have not run for Homecoming Queen. He said he didn’t intend on creating a controversy.
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007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $13810126 VARSITY	The school probably shouldn't have allowed it to go that far but still......... Just a cheap practical joke. I don't think the kids are going to be damaged by THAT. Running for the office was probably enough though. __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
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10-06-2007, 12:53 AM	#28
sportsman1 Nomadical Transient in Chief Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Fort Worth, TX Casino cash: $10005215	The whole thing is a joke. I remember me elected the school dorkiest girl for Queen and the Steroid King a-hole for King. Needless to say it pissed him off and when they won the school pulled the plug on it. So if they pull the plug on it in that situation why the hell did they allow that? Quite the difference in where your at I guess. Regardless lighten up and have a little fun. The damn thing means nothing unless your some teen drama queen. Those Ho's need knocked down a peg anyways.
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