Scott Coble - 06-27-02
At that time in my life I was very resentful of the change. I felt like it was being pushed on us for the obivious reason. I did not realize how up-setting it was to our classmates of color. This was such a symbol of hate. I had no idea just what it stood for. It was more than just a mascot. As I have grown older, I'm glad that it happened. It should have been a mascot that represented all our classmates, not just the white majority. Our lives have changed so much. It did not turn out the way I thought it would that rainy graduation night in May of 1972. It has turned out so much better for me and I hope for everyone else. |
