For the first three quarters of the twentieth century, in the
heart of our nation, there thrived a safe haven which nurtured
great aspirations of thousands of African American youth and their
families. "The Sumner Story" highlights the history of a segregated
high school which became recognized for the stellar academic
performance of its students. Highly qualified faculty who believed
in the students' ability to achieve prepared them for a world of
competition, hard knocks, compromises and closed doors. The story
also denotes and illuminates outstanding career successes of
alumni. In a socially and economically segregated nation, black
students who had a "Sumner-like" experience were very fortunate
because their schools served as clear windows and powerful
springboards to promising possibilities. In this regard, nine other
segregated high schools are reviewed. Insights can be gained from
this story on how to resolve the plight of low-performing schools
in socially and economically disadvantaged communities.
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