Kierra Gipson Draft 1

Characters: Scott the young homosexual boy James, Paul, Tim the bullies Sarah and Jake students on Scotts side Ms. Baker the teacher Ian Warick (source) as the school counselor Catherine Engstrom (source) as the bullys psychiatrist

Setting: Inside Matthew High School. The students have just arrived to Ms. Bakers class. The bell still hasnt rung as it waits for stragglers to mosey in. The students that are already in the room are either at a desk or huddled at one talking about their day or this weekend. The bell rings and at the very last second a boy walks in. This boy in particular caught everyones attention because he clearly dressed like a girl. His shorts were shorter than short, his nails were hot pink and so was his lipstick. The students have never seen such a thing before. In their community boys are boys and girls are girls. They had no idea how to handle their fellow student. Of course this divided the class, some were okay with the young man and his lifestyle choices while others ridiculed him for it. The teacher Ms. Baker being the neutral party did not know how to make the student feel welcome and fit in with the rest of the class. Scene 1: Classroom at 9:00 Ms. Baker: Welcome everyone to my class. James: Ms. Baker why are you welcoming us we see you every day. Ms. Baker: I know that James but as you can see we have a new student, therefore I am welcoming not just him but all of you. James: HIM! Ms. Baker dont you mean the new girl. Hey new girl whats your name?

Scott: Hi my name is Scott and I am not a girl, Im a boy. Paul: A BOY! Tim: WHY ARE YOU DRESSED THAT WAY? Ms. Baker: Boys be nice or I will send you both down to the office. Yes this is Scott who is not a girl. Scott would you please stand and introduce yourself to the class? Narrator: As Scott stands up everyone starts to notice that he has boyish features, broad shoulders, he is somewhat muscular yet he is dressed like a girl. Scoot stands up at his desk and begins to introduce himself. Scott: Hi, my name is Scott. Im 16 years old. I moved here from California. I know you are all wondering why I look the way I do and that is because I choose to. I am gay and I choose to dress the way I do for personal reasons. Narrator: As Scott announces that he is gay quite gasp fill the classroom. Scott goes to sit down and the classroom is dead silent. Ms. Baker knew ahead of time that Scott was gay, she gave him the choice to introduce himself as such or not. James: Wait a sec, so you like other boys? Scott: Yes but that doesnt mean I like all boys. Paul and Tim: Thats gross! You are gross! James: Thats weird! You are one of those oh whats the word? Faggots! Yea you are a Faggot!! Ms. Baker: JAMES TO THE OFFICE! PAUL AND TIM GET OUT OF MY CLASS ROOM! James: But Ms. Baker its not my fault hes gay. Ms. Baker: No but you knew that term was demeaning yet you chose to say it to him anyway. Narrator: As James, Paul and Tim all exit the classroom they glare at Scott as if it was his entire fault that they were now in trouble. Scott slumps down into his seat to keep from being the center of attention. Scott is hurt and wants to storm out of the classroom but it is his first day so he decides to stick it out until the day was over. Scene 2: