"I wanted to run for homecoming queen because I wanted to conquer my fear."

Dylan Ligier, 14, speaks these word after being chosen as New Orleans' first ever male-born homecoming queen on Friday, Nov. 2.

The Morris Jeff Community School freshman, who, according to his father Joseph Ligier, has had gender dysphoria since age 4, is making history - and he has no intentions of turning back.

Joseph is incredibly proud of his son, who has gotten nothing but support from his school throughout process.

"He had started transitioning a while ago, then stopped," Joseph says. "But he said, if he wins, he is going to use this to overcome his fear, and continue transitioning. I have always known, and he is still using the pronoun him. He's is so well-liked because he's so kind, and it's made it easier to be accepting."

Joseph points out that his son's school has been especially supportive and wants to recognize everyone that's stood behind them.

"I understand why some people might not understand Dylan's decision," he says. "But it takes courage."

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Referencing the current political climate, Joseph acknowledges the potential problems that his son could encounter - but so far, people have been in his corner.

"Even though we are sitting here in a red state," he says, "the support we have gotten has been nothing but positive. A kid's world is a little smaller than the political climate we are facing as adults."

The Morris administration said in a statement that it is proud the school is a safe place for students to express themselves and encourages children to be open-minded.

Dylan's family has started a GoFundMe page to help Dylan get a dress, shoes and makeup for the homecoming celebration.