The class of 1971 at West Charlotte High School embraced their newly diversified school even as public clamor over busing continued. Many Charlotteans supported busing, and many others opposed the practice. The students, however, largely understood the significance behind the transition. They put it best in their own words:
“The Students of West Charlotte High School have been given a unique opportunity to show their commitment to change. As an all-black school, we saw the racial question from a unique vantage point. Now we are different, black and white – TOGETHER. There have been problems, but the important thing is integration worked.”
You can check out several issues of The Lion (West Charlotte HS Yearbook) at UNCC Special Collections.
