A Mother's Memories to Her Child: Early School Days

Mom and me in 2000-something

In 2004, I gave my mom a journal with prompts to fill out that would tell me about her life. After 5 years, she returned it to me complete with cards, photos, and other items she included along with her responses.

For my babies, I include my mom's responses as well as my own so they can get to know how far have come the women in their family. 

Joyce

The first school I attended 

St. Joseph Catholic School

Other schools I attended 

Lakeview Elementary, Nehi (Northeast) High School

My favorite teacher during my early school years

Sister Marie Antonette

My best subject(s) 

English, Geography, History

A school experience I'll always remember

A play - Lola was the "queen bee" and she flubbed her lines. We all disliked her as she was rich and a snooty girl. Mean, too.

My best friend(s)

Not many in elementary except for Joann in 6th grade. In Junior High, Linda, Barb, and Geri.

I wanted to grow up to be

Airline hostess, wife, mother

Dawn

The first school I attended 

Petrosky Elementary School

Other schools I attended 

Albright Middle School, Hastings High School

My favorite teacher during my early school years

Mrs. Berenstecker

My best subject(s) 

English, French, Art

A school experience I'll always remember

10th grade Science class: We had to dissect a frog. I was super squeamish about it, but my friends and fellow group members made it funny by putting a rolled up piece of paper in his mouth like a cigarette and pretending he could talk. It made me laugh and made the whole task easier.

My best friend(s)

Elementary: Angela, Karen

Middle: Erica & Amy; Kadian, Renee, and Johari

High School: Veronikah, Kim

I wanted to grow up to be

Actor, singer, artist, writer