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Photograph from 1967 Whispers

Chronicle letters-One from students critical of student body reaction to MLK's murder. Second from Mr. Hoxton laying out expectations for for treatment of first African American students the next Fall.

Discussed the impact of his own views on integration as a student at Episcopal, student political commentary on massive resistance, influence of "Old South" on the old boys in the 60s, and finally what made him decide to join the board.

An announcement in "The Progress-Index" on the Episcopal High School decision on accepting two negro boys for their 1968-69 school year and the reasoning behind it.

The article reports a reaffirmation by the Board of Trustees concerning the school mission statement and admissions policy.

Report on first African American students, during the Board of Trustees meeting in December of 1968.

Report from the Board of Trustees about who is now allowed to apply to and work at Episcopal High School.

A brief newspaper article describing the acceptance of two African-Americans to EHS.

This article from Staunton, VA's The News Leader reports on the inception of integration of Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA for the 1968-69 session.

This resource is an article from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch announcing the decision to desegregate Episcopal High School by the E.H.S. Board of Trustees.