The story of Zachary Willmore, the first man ever to be crowned homecoming queen in the state of Missouri, continues to resonate years after the historic moment.
Four years ago, in October 2021, Zachary made national headlines when he was named homecoming queen at Rock Bridge High School in Columbia, Missouri.
The victory, unprecedented in the school’s and the state’s history, immediately sparked conversations nationwide about gender roles, tradition, and representation in school events.
Now, at 22 years old, Zachary has spoken candidly about the backlash he faced, the personal challenges he endured, and the pride he still feels in having broken barriers. At the time of his crowning, Zachary’s appearance on the football field in a sparkling gold gown, accepting the crown and sash, was captured on video and quickly circulated…
