Navigating Turbulence: Lane High School in the 1960s

This chapter examines the challenges faced by Lane High School under Principal Morton Celeb during the late 1960s, focusing on cultural shifts and racial dynamics. It discusses the failure of outreach efforts to engage the black community and the impact of local politics on education amid rising tensions. The narrative also highlights the formation of grassroots organizations and tensions in the Woodhaven neighborhood over educational zoning and demographic changes.