Tiger Topics, Nov. 6, 1978

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Foreign Students
Dear Gabby
Fashion
Music Seetion
Basketball Review
Homecoming
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TIGER TOPICS
Vol. 11, No. 2
. Crispus Attucks High School, Indianapolis, Ind..
Nov. 6, 1978
Desegregation Suit, Busing Involve Systems Outside IPS
By Mary Hoper
The problem in the city and surround¬ ing counties concerning desegregation has been bounced around like a pingpong ball since 1967, the public having little to say about it as the courts dicker over the rights and wrongs.
As the courts bounce it around, what is the impact on education? Are the courts in fact more concerned about the Constitut¬ ion than about the people it protects?
On Mar. 29,1967, the NAACP announc¬ ed intentions to seek investigations of IPS by federal agencies. It wasn't until August that HEW and the Justice Department undertook the investigation.
In January 1968 a letter was received by the Justice Department from a parent within the IPS district charging racial descrimination. In turn, a letter was then received in April by the IPS board president   from   the   assistant   attorney
general, referring to this charge and asking that the problem be corrected by May 1968.
On May 14 the School Board announced its intention to start voluntary integration of teachers, and on May 31 action was
ion, the Justice Department, and outlying township schools were brought into the courts.
IPS claimed there was no segregation in assigning students and teachers to neighborhood schools as a sound basis for
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brought against the IPS Board and its superintendent by the Federal District Courts, pursuant to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
At this point the parents, teachers, the Federal District Courts, IPS administrat-
education and that the U.S. attorney general had no jurisdiction.
Parents say, "We want equal rights for our children," but "We don't want our children bused."
Earl Donalson, CAHS principal, how-
Foreign Students Bear Universal Goodwill
by Mark Mclntyre
Three exchange students, Jacques Lecarte, 18, from Belgium, Mamadou Coulibaly from the Ivory Coast, and Zsigmond Balogh, 16, from Holland are here this year.
Jacques became interested in the exchange program because he likes travel. He is especially happy to visit the United States. Jacques feels that the Americans and Belgians belong to the same world community.
Jacques says, "I came to the United States to gain an understanding of the American customs and people." This is Jacques' first exchange and he really likes it. When asked if he likes Attucks he replied, "Yes, because American high schools give you a chance to mingle with all sorts of people instead of a single group."
Although Jacques says his social life hasn't changed very much, one is more individual in a Belgium family. This is his last year in high school, but Jacques wishes to continue his exchange work in Indianapolis. He calls Indianapolis a quiet, big city.
Mamadou became interested in the exchange program through his cousin Ali Coulibaly about two years ago. He had heard many things and chose to find out
about them himself. This is Mamadou's first exchange in the United States, but he has studied throughout Europe.
Mamadou has spent two years of study in Paris, France. Mamadou claims he likes Paris but "I really like Indianapolis better." Whether or not he stays depends upon his grades after one year. He hopes they are good. When Mamadou isn't studying he plays soccer in his spare time.
Zsigmond (Ziggy) became interested in
the program through his English teacher. This is his first exchange assignment. When asked if he likes Attucks, Zsigmond said, "Yes, I like everything. The people give me no trouble so I have no reason not to like Attucks." He hasn't any definite plans to continue his exchange studies here in the United States. He added though if he is offered anothe exchange in the States he will take it. Outside of photography Zsigmond has few interests.
ever, points out, "It is a court's decision."
Taxpayers counter, "We don't want to pay for forced busing."
Some teachers feel there is nothing wrong with busing in itself, but when it is done over long distances, it tends to be detrimental to a child's development.
"Desegregation should not take the front seat; education should."
The courts say that it is a school's duty to offer equal opportunities in education and this cannot be accomplished without desegregation, and desegregation cannot be accomplished without busing in this particular area.
The county school systems (except Pike and Washington Townships which al¬ ready meet guidelines) are fighting to forget the whole thing. They were included in a plan from the courts on Aug. 18, 1971. In September of that year, they as well as the surrounding counties'school systems were brought into the case by the justice department. An appeal was made in July of 1972 by some surburban school districts to exclude them, but this was rejected by the U.S. Supreme Court. These school corporations are, however, still in the process of appealing.
With history and opinions in mind, the remaining unanswered question is: What will happen now?
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Tiger Topics has discovered a prince hiding in the biology lab. Aderemi Adedibu is a real prince from Nigeria, Africa.
Adedibu explained that his father is the
king of their tribe. The firstborn of the royal family is eligible to get tribal mark. This is Adedibu.
He came here from Purdue University and is doing his student teaching under
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ADEDIBU SEEMS to embrace his American students as he teaches biology.
William Worrell. Purdue offered students who were scheduled for student teaching a choice of schools. Since Adedibu's wife graduated from CAHS in 1974 he chose
Attucks.
Adedibu feels that there are some hardworking students here, but there are those who really don't care. However, he feels that he is more friendly with students here than he would be in Africa.
He came here "to learn more about American activities, socialization and practical education." He thinks America's educational system is good, socialization is less than in Africa, and communications are weaker.
When he returns to Africa, Adedibu plans to finish getting his Ph.D. by next year and then begin teaching.