The Brotherhood assembly of February 16 marked a first in the history of Maine Township High School West. We were honored to have Mrs. Edith Sampson, a Negro lawyer, speak to us on her views of brotherhood.

There was an air of skepticism about the school before the assembly. How would a group accustomed to all white faces greet a woman of a controversial race as a guest speaker at one of the most important assemblies of the year? A sigh of relief arose as we realized that we could not have had a more appropriate person to speak on such an issue.

The students of Maine West should be commended on their attitude during the assembly. It is a recognized fact that some do not approve of the Negro, but Mrs. Sampson was treated with the respect due a woman of her ability and integrity, disregarding her race.

What was the reason for the undivided attention given to Mrs. Sampson? She was a dynamic speaker; there is no arguing that point. But we believe that the students of Maine West have shown a sign of maturity in their decision of how to accept Mrs. Sampson. Let's continue this display of our transition into young adulthood.