From Macon.com:
Gay-rights supporters from across the country are offering to buy everything from boutonnieres to dinner for a Bleckley County High School senior who was granted permission to take his boyfriend to the prom.
At least two supporters have offered to rent a stretch limo for Derrick Martin and his boyfriend.
Martin asked his principal this year if he could take another male to his senior prom, set for April 17.
At first school officials told the 18-year-old that the town of Cochran, with a population of 5,200, wasn’t ready for it.
The high school only had a policy that barred bringing a date older than the age of 21, so school officials subsequently told Martin they granted his request.
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But because of the media attention, Martin’s parents have kicked him out and the teen is staying with a friend, he said.
Ann sent me a link a few days ago, but I'm just now getting to post Derrick's story. How sad that Derrick's parents won't share his joy at being allowed to take the person of his choice to the prom. How wonderful that so many people want to help Derrick and his date enjoy their evening and that he has a friend with good and welcoming parents. Derrick's parents now have the negative attention of the media. How embarrassing - much more embarrassing than if they'd shared in their son's pleasure that the school authorities allowed Derrick to take his date of choice to the prom. A tip of the hat to the school authorities for doing the right thing.
