'People Helped You, Whether You Knew It Or Not'
William Weaver was one of 14 students that integrated West High School in Knoxville, Tenn., in 1964. He struggled at first, but with help regained his footing and earned a scholarship to college.
by Tanya Ballard Brown
Aug 25, 2017
2 minutes
William Weaver was 14 and a rising high school sophomore in the fall of 1964.
He was also one of 14 black students integrating the all-white West High School in Knoxville, Tenn.
"As soon as we got into the school, the principal was calling the roll. He said, 'Bill Weaver,' and I said, 'My name is
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