Some self-identified gay students at Glendale High School in California recently gathered in the cafeteria for fake wedding ceremonies -- a school-sponsored event.
A petition asking the government to end discrimination against same-sex marriage was also in the mix.
The "Freedom to Marry" event provided the couples with mock marriage certificates and included a petition drive calling on the government to allow same-sex marriage.
George Taylorson, a Glendale resident, said he's appalled the school would allow the event.
"To encourage this type of lifestyle with kids that are 13, 14, on up, it just totally angers me and just disturbs me," he told Family News in Focus. "The schools have a big-enough problem as it is just educating the kids without getting involved in such a highly sensitive area."
The Pacific Justice Institute sent a warning letter to Principal Kathy Fundukian, urging her to act in the best interest of all students. The goal of the ceremonies, backed by an openly gay teacher and the school's Gay-Straight Alliance student club, was to "mock marriage."
Lynne Fishel, director of public relations at the California Family Council, isn't surprised by the tactic.
"They are a pretty organized group throughout California high schools," she said. "It's just kind of an in-your-face event, obviously for those of us that want to protect traditional marriage."
TAKE ACTION: If you'd like to ask Principal Kathy Fundukian to not allow students to make a mockery of marriage, you may e-mail her at kfundkian@gusd.net
