Date: Thu, 5 Dec 1996 17:16:23 -0800
From: richter@eecs.berkeley.edu (Jean Richter)
Subject: AK: Latest Info on Anchorage School Club Controversy

[from GLAAD:]

ALASKAN GAY YOUTH FIGHT FOR SCHOOL CLUB: Students at Dimond High School in
Anchorage, Alaska formed a Gay/Straight Alliance on November 13, sparking
controversy and debate within the Anchorage School Board and local media.
Fred Hilman, a board member of the local Parents, Families and Friends of
Lesbians and Gays, said that the club is "making schools safe for gay and
lesbian students. Alaska, a state of pioneers, should be leading in this
issue." Though local conservative talk radio is abuzz with vitriolic
attacks on the club, the Anchorage Daily News published an editorial on
November 27 supporting the club. The school board will discuss the issue at
its December 9 meeting, to be held at 6:30 PM. For more information contact
Mary DuHoux (the club's faculty advisor) at (907) 243-1141.

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