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January 15, 1998

Dear Fellow Gay Rights Advocate,

We write to you regarding the expulsion of one of our friends, Jeremy Garza, from Lutheran High School in Denver, Colorado. Jeremy is a talented and spirited person. He was thrown out of his father's home and has lost a lot of support from classmates, family members, and teachers when he realized his sexuality. About a month ago, Lutheran's principal ruled that Jeremy would not be welcome at the school if he continues to support the gay community. This meant Jeremy could not display decals on his car windows or wear clothing {unspecified}, makeup, or jewelry which might imply that he belonged to or sympathized with the gay community.

It has been a difficult battle for the queer community to earn the limited status it has gained in society, but the battle has just begun. Please join us in our attempt to get the queer community onto the American breakfast table. As we strive to move from (in)tolerance to acceptance, please show your support. We urge you to write a letter to the administration of Lutheran High School at the address below. Although all we seek is that you show your support by writing, we also hope any further contacts or ideas you might have will get back to us. We have nothing to lose here, and everything to gain. Thank you for your time, and we hope to hear from (or about) you soon!

With Our Highest Regards,

Ash Brones
2543 S. Xavier St.
Denver, CO 80219-5615
Asherlauph@aol.com

Gina Chirichigno
Hampshire #117 P.O.Box 5001
Amherst, MA 01002-5001
gchirichigno@hampshire.edu

Please write to:

HS Faculty, Administration and Students
c/o Pastor Juls Clausen
Lutheran High School
3201 W. Arizona Ave.
Denver, CO 80219

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--Former Vice President Dan Quayle

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