'It takes courage': First male-born homecoming queen elected at New Orleans school

New Orleans' first ever male-born homecoming queen was chosen this year at one school, a move the school is celebrating.Dylan Ligier, 14, will be Morris Jeff Community School's homecoming queen. Dylan's father said Dylan has had gender dysphoria since the age of 4 and this is the start to Dylan's transgender transition."I wanted to run for homecoming queen because I wanted to conquer my fear," Dylan said.Dylan's father, Joseph Ligier, said he understands why some people might not understand Dylan's decision, but said it takes courage."I had to understand it myself and it's something (that) takes a lot of courage to do that I don't think any kid wants to face ridicule," Joseph Ligier said.The Morris Jeff 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 dress, shoes and makeup. Click here for the link.Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!

New Orleans' first ever male-born homecoming queen was chosen this year at one school, a move the school is celebrating.

Dylan Ligier, 14, will be Morris Jeff Community School's homecoming queen. Dylan's father said Dylan has had gender dysphoria since the age of 4 and this is the start to Dylan's transgender transition.


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

Dylan's father, Joseph Ligier, said he understands why some people might not understand Dylan's decision, but said it takes courage.

"I had to understand it myself and it's something (that) takes a lot of courage to do that I don't think any kid wants to face ridicule," Joseph Ligier said.

The Morris Jeff 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 dress, shoes and makeup. Click here for the link.

Keep up with local news, weather and current events with the WDSU app here. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news right in your inbox. Click here to sign up!