Transgender student did not want to attract media attention, officials say

The gay pride flag at Kennebunk High School has been removed after a transgender student said they did not want to attract media attention. The flag was initially placed by the school's GSTA Club. Principal Susan Cressey said the school will continue to support all students internally. Cressey said the flag was not meant to be a political statement. District superintendent Katie Hawes said the flag was moved indoors. The flag was raised as part of the school's diversity week. Kennebunk High School became the first school in the state to fly the gay pride flag.

The gay pride flag at Kennebunk High School has been removed after a transgender student said they did not want to attract media attention.

The flag was initially placed by the school's GSTA Club.


Principal Susan Cressey said the school will continue to support all students internally.

Cressey said the flag was not meant to be a political statement.



District superintendent Katie Hawes said the flag was moved indoors.

The flag was raised as part of the school's diversity week.

Kennebunk High School became the first school in the state to fly the gay pride flag.