"""Gladys Rawlins, 1905-1999, had deep roots in York County. Green Circle, an educational program aimed to help students develop an appreciation of diversity and build esteem is her most-cited legacy. The L.A. Times describes Green Circle: """"The program blends elements of U.N. idealism, consciousness-raising, self-esteem awareness, development of empathy for others and acceptance of ethnic diversity."""" Rawlins came to York County soon after the race riots of 1968-69 to bring some of these concepts home to educators and students."""