You're not The Only One
Andrew J. Period 6
What Years were you in middle school
1972-1974
What kinds of music, movies, and fashions were popular at the time?
The Jackson Five, Donny Osmond, Earth, Wind and Fire and Sonny and Cher. The popular movies were Oliver, Heidi, Cinderella, The WIzard of Oz and Mary Poppins. The popular fashions were palazzo pants, Levis straight leg corduroys and jeans, Frye boots and short jean jackets.
What were your favorite activites in middle school? What were your hobbies and intrests?
My favorite activities in middle school were French Club, volleyball, tennis, and chorus. My favorite hobbies and interests were sports, sports and more sports!!
what job/intrests/activites do you have now? Is there a connection between what you like back then and what you enjoy today
I am a health and physical education teacher with an MS in counseling. I always loved the thought of being a teacher and enjoyed "playing school" with all of my friends. I was always the friend who listened to everyone's problems. Hence, that is where the counseling fits in now. I started attending Celtics games when I was in middle school and the Celtics remain my passion. This is year 40 with Celtics season tickets.
What was the best part about being in middle school?
The best part of middle school were the good friends I met, the wonderful teachers who prepared me for Classical High School and having the very best administrators...Mr. Louis Fillipelli and Dr. Jarvis Jones. Mrs. Sylvia Blackman, my incredible guidance counselor, was a true inspiration.
What was the worst part?
The worst part of middle school was the racial unrest that surrounded our school environment at times.
What advice can you give about middle school?
Work hard, study a lot, do your very best, respect everyone and have a little fun along the way. :)