The first man ever to win the title of homecoming queen in the state of Missouri has spoke out on some of the criticism he faced.
Four years ago, in October 2021, Zachary Willmore made national headlines when he was crowned homecoming queen at Rock Bridge High School. Footage from the event shows Zachary standing on his high school’s football field, wearing a glittering gold gown as he accepts the crown and sash.
Speaking to KOMU 8 news at the time, he said: “It was literally like a dream. It was just really special to me.”
Needless to say, the unusual nature of Zachary’s victory – he was the first male in his school’s history to become homecoming queen – was a source of controversy online.
