This web page is here to provide information for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning teenagers in Tucson and Southern Arizona to understand about being a gay teen. Using the word queer to describe yourself as a homosexual is not derogatory, nor is it meant as a 'put down', but is used to include gay/lesbian/bi and trans people. The generic term gay is also used to include gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, and transgender people.
The information presented here will also help queer teens to understand that they are not alone! There are many other queer folk ALL around them--some of the others are out of the closet and are highly visible; others are quietly leading their own lives and feeling that they have no need to identify with or be a part of the gay community; Gay people are our teachers, librarians, mechanics, coaches, grocery clerks, cooks, our parents or brothers and sisters.
I am the co-sponsor of the Gay/Straight Alliance student group at a local high school where I am on staff. I'm also the past vice-president of GLSEN of Tucson.
Teens in Tucson don't have access to info about queer groups/get-togethers unless they live in the heart of town. Putting this information on the Internet will provide queer Tucson youth with much needed information and support opportunities.
I would like to dedicate this site to my late brother, Mike and his partner, Don; dedication also to Mark, Angela, Aaron, and Jason for their perseverance and their passion for starting the Gay/Straight Alliance at Canyon Del Oro High School in the Amphitheater School District. The Alliance wouldn't have happened if they hadn't put themselves "out" there. Also, I bow deeply to past GSA members (Mariah, Stephanie, Nick, Cody, Joey and all the rest) as well as current members (Amanda, Sam, Blaze, Jackie) for all their hard work in helping to make their high school a place that honors diversity and understanding; also for their strength and telling their stories, helping the Amphi school board to finally include sexual orientation as part of the district's non-discrimination policy! You go, girls!
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Last updated November 20, 2005