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FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WTVD) -- Jack Britt High School senior Marquis Monroe, 17, is upset, saying the principal wouldn't allow the transgender student to run for homecoming queen.
The 17-year-old shared the experience on Twitter and Instagram, writing in part: "I worked so hard to be comfortable with myself." The post going viral, getting many shares and support from fellow students.
Monroe even started a petition. She spoke exclusively to ABC11's Gloria Rodriguez.
"I know I was born male but I identify as female more than male so for me to go on stage and run as homecoming king, that would make me just feel uncomfortable and I feel it would make other people feel uncomfortable seeing me trying to be a king when I'm obviously a queen," Monroe said.