Elizabeth Eckford of the famed Little Rock Nine spoke on US Civil Rights, she was accompanied by Katelyn Choe the US Consul-General and Dr Eurydice Stanley, Author, Lt Colonel (ret'd) US Army.

In 1957, Elizabeth and eight other African American students were chosen to attend the all white Central High School in Little Rock Arkansas as part of a process of gradual integration. In what became a fascinating story, eventually the American President Eisenhower was forced to act in support of the "Little Rock Nine," sending in paratroopers of the 101st Airborne Division so that the students could attend class.

Elizabeth gave a compelling story to the students about her life and her unique struggle in trying to gain an education at Central High School. A story that showed determination on her part to be the very best that she could, while also having to endure the worst type of abuse from a very red-neck element ever present at the time.

Today, Elizabeth at 77, is one of eight survivors of the Little Rock Nine. She has lived the bulk of her life in Little Rock, the only one of the nine to do so.

It was very special to have one of the History makers of the 1950's in our school, giving a very articulate and real perspective in terms of events both of that time and today.