Who is Sandra Paul Miller

 On this day we interviewed Sandra Paul Miller. Who was a student at Wilkerson High School at the time also a member at Trinity United Methodist Church during the time of the
Orangeburg massacre 

We interviewed Miller so that she could tell us about her experiences at South Carolina State University campus and All-Star Bowling Alley. Not only did she tell us about her experience, but she also told us about how she and Delano Middleton were classmates. 

 

SOT: (0:27) IN: I remember 

OUT: During this time 

One day, Miller and others decided to march down Russell Street after church, and sometimes they would march down Amelia St. As Miller and others march through Amelia St, a fire truck spraying and aiming water at them. Miller says she was thankful it was a Hot day out. 

SOT: (0:53) IN: we would march

SOT: (1:23) OUT: I thank god it was a hot summer day

Another occasion that Miller remembers is spending the night in jail which was fearful but at the time she thought it was enjoyable trying to get integration for her community. the next morning Miller remembers having a good meal while in jail

SOT: (2:05) IN: We went to jail

SOT: (2:21) OUT: I like what I was doing 

Miller then tells us her mother did not allow her out at night which made her miss the shooting that occurred on the campus of South Carolina State University.  

SOT: (4:00) IN: Just so happened 

SOT: (4:15) OUT: Wilkerson High School

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