After a long, difficult and liberating journey, he discovered himself and decided to change his name.Â
His preferred name, Lucas, was announced during the New Braunfels High School graduation ceremony in May.Â
Jay Barton was one of two transgender students at New Braunfels High School who graduated with their preferred names. LISA DREHER | Herald-Zeitung
The graduation of he and another student, Jay Barton, 18, were the first time any NBISD school changed announcements for transgender studentsâ preferred names, district officials said.Â
âIt feels extremely validating because Iâve gone through my entire life, my school life, everything just being invalidated and being just uncomfortable with myself,â Rothrock said.