Drew Mikkelsen

KING-TV, Seattle

RANDLE, Wash. – When students at White Pass Junior and Senior High School in Washington state were told to dress like their favorite celebrities, organizers likely expected Miss America and Nicki Minaj to be on someone's list.

But two boys who wore those two costumes were given a choice by their principal: change or go home.

The sophomores chose to go home.

"If they really wanted Spirit Week, why punish somebody for being spirited?" asked 15-year-old Chandler Krueger, who dressed as Minaj, a pop music star.

Superintendent Chuck Wyborney has not investigated what happened, but said after reviewing district policies, "If it happens again, we'll handle it differently."

At least 10 boys came to school Thursday wearing women's clothes to show support for their classmates.

Girls also dressed like boys.

No one was asked to change their clothes.

"I feel like I did teach people a lesson," said Mason Mudge, who dressed like Miss America.