Article: Harassment in school a concern say gay, lesbian students.

Byline: Andrew Wind

Feb. 15--WATERLOO -- Sarah Dunn caught flak from some West High School peers when she kept silent for a day to protest bullying and harassment of homosexual students. "Last year, I participated in the 'Day of Silence,' which is where you go a day without talking," said the senior, who "came out" as a lesbian two years ago. "I was called a few colorful things." But that's not the only time Dunn has been subjected to scorn at school because of her sexual orientation. She has been called derogatory names in the hallways and received some "hateful messages" from fellow students. She said that is typical of the harassment aimed at gay ...

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