I feel I have elements of both my father and mother in me; however, I am most like my father in many ways. It has always puzzled me as to why, but I always strived for, and fought against being…
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I am a retired educator who is interested in preserving family stories.
Did you have a job while you were in high school?, Storyworth question, 2,056 words
I always had a regular job since I was 10 years old, when I started out as a helper for a newspaper carrier. I had my own route by the time I was eleven. I worked continuously until I retired…
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Which sports did you play in high school?, Storyworth question, 1,160 words
I was on the volleyball team when I was a freshman and sophomore in high school. I really enjoyed playing the game. I was a pretty good server. I liked riding the bus to the games that were at other high schools. …
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What were your favorite subjects in high school?, Storyworth question, 1,076 words
If I had to choose my favorite subject in High School it would probably be art. I liked drawing, painting, pottery and learning how to do different art projects. My teacher entered one of my drawings in a contest without…
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Did you have a car in high school?, Storyworth question, 1,767 words
My first car was a 1958 Fiat 600. I had a newspaper route since I was eleven. Every once in a while, at the end of the month, my parents would borrow a few dollars from me for milk or…
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What’s the first major news story you can remember living through as a child?, Storyworth question, 715 words
Newspaper Headlines of Columbus Day Storm The first major news story I can remember living through as a child was The Columbus Day Storm, October 12, 1962. The Columbus Day Storm had cyclone force winds and rain. It hit the…
What fascinated you as a child?, Storyworth question, 570 words
I have always been fascinated by science and scientific toys. Luckily, my parents felt it important to always feed that fascination. I remember one year, one of my main requests for a Christmas or birthday present was petri dishes filled…
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Were you involved in any organizations in high school?, Storyworth question, 1,512 words
Mary Lou is in center. I was involved in several different organizations in high school. I was a member of the Pep Club all four years. I loved going to the games and cheering with the cheerleaders. We had special outfits in…
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What was one of the most difficult things to overcome from your childhood? How did you do it?, Storyworth question, 1,710 words
The Floyd and Melva Swagerty family, ~1962 Back: Donna, Floyd, Melva Front: Jane, Brian, Grant I had a pretty happy childhood without having to overcome anything too difficult. That is, until I reached 7th Grade and was enrolled in a…
What is one of your fondest childhood memories?, Storyworth question, 1,397 words
When thinking back to my childhood memories, I think of the times that Dad would read to us. We would sit on his lap after dinner, or gather near his chair. Sometimes it would be tales from a story section…
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