Gay Students Re-examine Homecoming Traditions

Within the last five years gay students across the country have begun to re-examine the current homecoming traditions. It appears as though the crowning of king and queen is no longer considered an academic achievement, rather has transformed into a popularity contest. This particular issue is more common in the South, for example at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. One gay student ran for homecoming queen and dressed in drag to make a statement at a football game which caused much controversy. Problems such as these have been addressed, yet little effort is being put forth to form a solution. Solutions adopted by some universities and high schools are holding separate gay proms or replacing the "royals" with the top ten students nominated to represent the school. http://www.nytimes.com/2004/11/27/national/27homecoming.html?oref=login