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A cartoon of a prehistoric cave-person banging on a drum. The cartoon says "A-M-E-R-I-C-A-N--T-E-S-T--T-O-D-A-Y--"

Student description of the Sunday night program guest speaker Mrs. Sarah Patton, speaking about civil rights in Pendleton Hall.

The Chronicle interviews Mr. Helfenstein and Mr. Booth to reveal their perspective on accepting an African American. Also, it emphasizes the relationships with the "Old Boys," which is now strained.

Two letters in The Chronicle evaluate race relations at EHS in 1968. The headmaster, A.R. Hoxton, Jr. asks the student body to accept the 2 incoming African American boys with the same dignity they accept any new students.

An article discussing the possibility of integrating Southern education. Submitted by a student at Episcopal High School.

An article discussing the possibility of integrating Southern education. Submitted by a student at Episcopal High School.

A poem published in the Daemon talking about racial divisions as well as American pride.

Headmaster Hoxton writes letter to the parents and students announcing the integration of EHS.

An Episcopal High School student describes an African American called Jim, who has been a servant to his family since the day he was born; the student reflects upon his relationship with Jim, how that relationship deteriorated as he attended…