1973 - "Pop" Miller becomes principal of East Mecklenburg HS

1973 - Leroy "Pop" Miller becomes the first black principal at formerly all-white East Mecklenburg High School. He becomes as beloved at East Mecklenburg High School as he was at West Charlotte. In the photo, "Pop" Miller celebrates his birthday at a party in his honor on February 26, 1976 at East Mecklenburg High School