Posted by DEAN SKIP RUTHERFORD – The Clinton School hosted the Little Rock Nine Foundation’s 50th anniversary opening news conference this afternoon. All nine members gathered in the school’s reading room before proceeding to the Commons area which was packed with local, state, national and international media. Other than the Little Rock Nine, their families and members of the 50th anniversary coordinating committee, Clinton School students were also others in attendance. It was a very special and once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for them.
Before the event began, Clinton School student Chance Williams greeted Little Rock Nine Member Carlotta Walls Lanier. Ms. Lanier had recommended Chance attend the Clinton School, and they had a great visit catching up. The Clinton School’s Jonathan Mwaba was one of the few assigned to serve as a personal assistant to the Nine and is escorting them during all the events.
Having helped coordinate the 40th anniversary commemoration in 1997, it was a pleasure for me to reunite with all the Little Rock Nine.
We shared great stories about 1997 as well as the events that have transpired since then. We were honored to have all the Little Rock Nine at the Clinton School. Look for a signed poster noting this day to soon be on display at the school. See a photo below:
