Claim: Neal Cassady met Justin W. Brierly who was a mentor and helped admit Cassady to school.
Evidence: In 1941, the 15-year-old Cassady met Justin W. Brierly, a prominent Denver educator. Over the next few years, Brierly took an active role in Cassady's life. Brierly helped admit Cassady to East High School where he taught Cassady as a student, encouraged and supervised his reading, and found employment for him.