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a panel of students from Lahser and
Andover high schools, discussing possi-
ble solutions to interreligious tension.
"People have a right to come to school
and not expect anyone will attack their
beliefs," said Waleed Brinjikji of
Andover High. "School isn't for racist
rallies. I come here for an education."
Lahser High student Kathleen
Birkhill said people should be able to
express their views. "How else will
they find out the truth?" she said.
"But think before you speak."
"People need to realize no one is
immune to bias or prejudice," said
Osman Abbassi of Andover High School.
"In an ideal community, there
would be toleration and understand-
ing," said David Dworin of Andover.
"Everyone would keep an open mind
and a willingness to learn."
Linda West is director of diversity
programs at the National Coalition for
Community and Justice, which coordi-
nated the program. West said she was
impressed with how promptly the dis-
trict asked the NCCJ to help come up
with ways to handle diversity problems.
"I'm hopeful everybody learned
something. I know I did," said William
Rubenfaer, school board president. "I
felt there was sincerity on all parts."
Audience member Ira Mickelson
summarized the evening's program
with a reference to the days before the
Jewish High Holiday of Yom Kippur,
when all Jews ask anyone they have
slighted in any way for forgiveness.
"I'm asking each of you, when you
go to school tomorrow, to go up to
one of the kids you've had arguments
with and say, 'I'm sorry."' LI

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