To the editor:

I believe that Central Junior High School is not appointed the credit it deserves. Other schools have gone so far as to nickname Central the “ghetto” school. As I am a student here, I know that this is not true. Just this week, a few students competed in the Knowledge Master Open and received the highest score in the state. Central has also graduated the most National Merit Scholars in Lawrence’s history.

If Central has such great things going for it, why would anyone think of closing it down? For those of you who will have children at Central, I would like to tell you it is a fantastic place to send your children.

I would ask that the school board consider Central’s history, wonderful staff and diverse student body before making any decision toward closing the school.

Hannah Frydman,

Lawrence