J.H. Calhoun, former president of the Atlanta NAACP and lead plaintiff of the Atlanta school suit, declared that

ten black students being allowed to attend formerly all-white schools "doesn't scratch the surface of the problem of inequality of educational facilities and opportunities" in the Atlanta schools. "This may help the 10 who transfer, but what about the 4,000 other Negro boys and girls in the 11th and 12th grades who will still get an inferior education?"

source: Atlanta Journal, June 5, 1961

Superintendent John Letson commenting on the overcrowded conditions found in the Black high schools:

"There is an evident need to reduce the number of pupils enrolled (at Washington High School.) Even with the relief to be provided by the new Harper High School, Washington will be too large for maximum effectiveness.

The problem of provided adequate housing for students at Washington, Price, Turner and Howard--all Negro--is acute and merits the highest priority among the many problems facing the board.

The need for bond funds which would permit a soloution of space needs is obvious."

source: Atlanta Journal, November 14, 1961