Crestview Students hear of Birmingham's Childrens Crusade

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Nearly all high-school students routinely take the essentials to class to prepare for tests and complete assignments, but on one morning, Janice W. Kelsey took a few unconventional items – and for a radically different reason. “I remember waking up that morning, with all of my heart and soul, determined to get my freedom,” the Birmingham, Ala., woman recalled, referring to her decision to take part in the Birmingham Children’s Crusade, - See more at: http://www.vindy.com/news/2017/mar/09/alabama-natives-tell-crestview-students-their-role/#sthash.VdbcUhg6.dpuf
COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Alvin Wesley speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about his experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in his childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Alvin Wesley speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about his experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in his childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

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  • March 9, 2017 noon

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR..Janice's brother Alvin Wesley is seated.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR..Janice's brother Alvin Wesley is seated.

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  • March 9, 2017 11:23 a.m.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR..Janice's brother Alvin Wesley is seated.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR..Janice's brother Alvin Wesley is seated.

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  • March 9, 2017 11:23 a.m.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Alvin Wesley speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about his experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in his childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Alvin Wesley speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about his experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in his childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

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  • March 9, 2017 11:38 a.m.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Crestview Senior Taylor Gilkinson, center, poses for a picture with Alvin Wesley and his sister Janice W. Kelsey, while her fired Kasey Landesberger takes the picture on her cell phone , Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Crestview Senior Taylor Gilkinson, center, poses for a picture with Alvin Wesley and his sister Janice W. Kelsey, while her fired Kasey Landesberger takes the picture on her cell phone , Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

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  • March 9, 2017 12:10 p.m.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Alvin Wesley speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about his experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in his childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Alvin Wesley speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about his experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in his childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

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  • March 9, 2017 11:55 a.m.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. .

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. .

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  • March 9, 2017 12:04 p.m.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

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  • March 9, 2017 11:37 a.m.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks with Crestview Seniors Taylor Gilkinson, left, and Kasey Landesberger, right, after her speech, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks with Crestview Seniors Taylor Gilkinson, left, and Kasey Landesberger, right, after her speech, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

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  • March 9, 2017 12:11 p.m.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR..Janice's brother Alvin Wesley is seated.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR..Janice's brother Alvin Wesley is seated.

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  • March 9, 2017 11:22 a.m.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

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  • March 9, 2017 11:41 a.m.

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR. . Darlene McElroy and Emily Randolph - spearheaded the drive..East Palestine City Schools will unveil EppyÕs Attic, a program designed to provide formal and semi-formal attire ..-30-

ROBERT K. YOSAY | THE VINDICATOR. . Darlene McElroy and Emily Randolph - spearheaded the drive..East Palestine City Schools will unveil EppyÕs Attic, a program designed to provide formal and semi-formal attire ..-30-

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  • March 9, 2017 4:03 p.m.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Alvin Wesley speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about his experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in his childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Alvin Wesley speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about his experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in his childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

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  • March 9, 2017 11:36 a.m.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

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  • March 9, 2017 11:26 a.m.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR..Janice's brother Alvin Wesley is seated.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR..Janice's brother Alvin Wesley is seated.

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  • March 9, 2017 11:44 a.m.

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

COLUMBIANA, OHIO - MARCH 9, 2017: Janice W. Kelsey speaks to the english class of Jackie Mercer about her experience with the Children's March and Civil Rights in her childhood, Thursday morning at Crestview High School. DAVID DERMER | THE VINDICATOR

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  • March 9, 2017 11:36 a.m.