Gay-Straight Alliance hopes to educate teens
Topix Gay News Dec 21 08
High school can be a tumultuous time for a student. Nobody knows that better than Patrick Coughlin, who has been a high school guidance counselor for more than 20 years, including 16 at Washington Community High School. "High school is when many of us form our self-image," Coughlin said. "I'll bet most adults remember how they felt about themselves during high school." High school can be particularly stressful for a gay, lesbian, bisexual or transsexual student. In an effort to support those students at Washington, a Gay-Straight Alliance has been formed at the school, with Coughlin as its advisor. Full story...
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