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She actually did not graduate. Of the Little Rock Nine only Ernest Green was a senior and graduated at the end of the year. The next year Little Rock cancelled school so they would not have to reopen integrated schools. Fortunately, she had enough credits that she was able to move on to college.

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Meister Käßner
Meister Käßner

Written by Meister Käßner

I have been reflecting and writing about the stories, people, and places Northwest of Boston for thirty-five years. I also teach history and manage forest land.

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