Holmes: The Heroes Of Little Rock

Rick Holmes, Winchester Star: Opinion
Sun, 12/30/2018 - 2:47am

HOLMES: The heroes of Little Rock

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – I went to Little Rock Central High School for a history lesson about an ugly moment for Arkansas and the nation. What surprised me was the building’s beauty. Its yellow-brick expanse sprawls up and out from its stately front entry. Over the doors stand four classic sculptures, depicting the ingredients of success: Ambition, Personality, Opportunity and Preparation.

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