DallasNews.com – By Debra Dennis – The Dallas Morning News
Fort Worth ? When Rochelle Evans chooses what she’s going to wear to Eastern Hills High School each day, her choices aren’t solely fashion statements. To Rochelle, her flats, makeup and women’s jeans represent a hard-fought right to express herself.
And a subtle declaration about transgender teens everywhere.
The 15-year-old transgender sophomore, who started high school as Rodney Evans, recently fought a public battle against school administrators over wearing women’s clothes and her reaction when confronted by school officials. As part of the deal, Rochelle is addressed as a female and gets to use the nurse’s bathroom to avoid any awkward scenes in the boys’ or girls’ restroom.
“I just felt more comfortable being a girl,” she said. “I’m not asking for any special treatment.”