Walking alongside the gay-straight alliance float during the annual homecoming parade Wednesday, Sept. 18, senior Jay Zuch waves the pride flag to promote the club. “A lot of people think being part of the LGBT community is a bad thing, but we’re just normal human beings being ourselves,” Zuch said.” Being in the gay-straight alliance club has given me a place that I feel welcomed and accepted by everyone. At the beginning of high school, I was scared to be myself, but other members of GSA showed me that I could love who I truly am.”