Students at Hunterdon Central Regional High School in Flemington, New Jersey held an ‘invite only’ student-led drag show for adults on school grounds in October, according to a report from Libs of TikTok.
A student club named P.U.L.S.E. (People Understanding Love Serves Everyone) led by a faculty member held a private drag show in the school theater on Oct. 27, where a professional drag performer also attended, but without parents present, Libs of TikTok reported.
Students at a NJ high school dressed up in drag and performed in a drag show for select staff to attend and watch.
They also invited a professional drag queen to perform for staff and students.
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“A teacher stood watch outside the door to the theatre while the show was going on to ensure those not invited would not enter,” an eyewitness said, according to Libs of TikTok.
The event became known after a leaked email to The New Jersey Project, a parent’s rights advocacy organization, was published on the group’s blog website, the report continues.
The email came from P.U.L.S.E. advisor and Hunterdon Central faculty member Heather Baldwin who stated in the email that the event was “invite only,” according to Libs of TikTok. (RELATED: Jewish Community Center To Host Drag Queen Story Hour As Part Of ‘Family Fun’ Day).
Parents and other community members voiced their concerns about the sexualization of children at the Flemington Board meeting on Nov. 21, the report continues.
SCOOP: A NJ high school recently held a drag show during school where students performed for select staff to watch.
Outraged parents showed up to the board meeting last week and blasted the school:
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Andrew Midgley, the school psychologist, voiced his support for the drag show at the meeting saying he found “tremendous value” in it.
A petition was formed on Nov. 26, calling for the removal of Hunterdon County superintendent Dr. Jeff Moore, which currently has over 800 signatures. Another petition formed on Nov. 27, voicing support for Moore, has less than 250.