Holding hands with the same gender down the hallways of school, people chatter about this ‘disgrace.’ Freshman Cecil Pulley experienced being a casualty of hate for having a diverse sexual preference.

“At Burnett, I got in trouble because I was holding hands with [another] girl,” Pulley said. “I [have] heard guys saying mean things in class. It’s unfair.”

A new club arose based on seeing hate being spewed at those that are gay or straight, and it represents a secure place for students at the school.

“We see a lot of hate,” Pulley said. “And we wanted to create a safe place.”

The objective of the Diversity Club is to create activities to promote being nice to others. The club welcomes everyone to come and join.

“There’s not a place in Wylie where these students can come together,” Pulley said.

This unique club meets every Friday during B lunch in room 219. The sponsor of Diversity Club is Humanities teacher Glennda Bayron.

“I believe everyone should have representation. I support everyone’s right to make their own choices,” Mrs. Bayron said. “I think it’s great for Wylie, the fact that Wylie is open to the diversity.”

Diversity Club was built upon Pulley and freshman Isabella Poy as a safe place that brings gays and straights together.

“Everyone is allowed to believe what they want,” Pulley said. “There’s only one rule; no hate.”

The purpose of this club is to provide a protected space for all students regardless of race, religion, gender expression or sexuality. In addition, the club engages activism and spreads awareness of social issues at Wylie East High School.

“We would like to welcome any and all to our club meetings as long as you are respectful of other’s and their opinions,” Mrs. Bayron said.