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Norbert Lee stands outside Mechanicsville High School, formerly Lee-Davis High, where he helped integrate the student body 60 years ago. Lee and other trailblazing classmates will be honored with commemorative plaques this month.

Norbert Lee stands outside Mechanicsville High School, formerly Lee-Davis High, where he helped integrate the student body 60 years ago. Lee and other trailblazing classmates will be honored with commemorative plaques this month.

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Hanover to recognize students who led school integration 60 years ago

Sixty years ago, eight courageous students walked through the doors of Hanover County’s segregated schools, defying resistance and reshaping history. This month, their legacy will be permanently honored.