You're Not The Only One
Samantha S. Period:7
What years were you in middle school?
My grandmother was in middle school from 1953-1955
What kinds of music, movies, and fashions were popular at the time?
The music that was popular at the time was Rock n' Roll. The movies that were popular at the time were Esther Williums movies. The fashions that were popular back then were felt skirts, leather jackets, and tapered pants with leather leapord print on the side.
What were your favorite activities in middle school? What were your hobbies and interests?
She liked to go ice-skating, do sports, roller skating, knitting, and collecting postcards.
What jobs/interests/activities do you have now? Is there a connection between what you like back then and what you enjoy today?
Today she likes to knit and craft. yes there is a connection.
What was the best part about being in middle school?
You were able to change your electives such as: cooking, sewing, and language arts.
What was the worst part?
You had to go to school early.
How would you describe your middle school self? Example: shy, funny.
She was very friendly and social.
What advise about growing -up would you give to kids my age?
Go to school and learn to the best of your ability so that your future is very bright and choose your occupation that you want to do.
Do you still have friends from middle school?
Yes,but they're more of acquaintances now.
What was your overall experience in middle school?
She did well, and had lots of friends so it was excellent.