The document discusses the integration of Morningside High School, which served the Black community of Statesville, North Carolina, into Statesville High School in 1968 following desegregation orders. It provides perspectives from former Morningside principal Leroy Campbell and students Arnold and Skip on their experiences. Campbell notes that no community prepared adequately for desegregation. Arnold describes feeling like he was leaving home by going to Statesville High. Skip recalls initial cordiality at Statesville High but remaining cautious. The integration process faced turmoil and apprehension according to Joyce Rucker McCall.