Barbara Vinson:  

I miss the good old school days, not a thing to worry about, except homework, making sure my makeup, hair, and dress were just right for school, dating, going dancing, just having a good time with my best friend, Wanda (Lockhart) Monaghan (she is still my best friend to this day), and make sure I get home on time. Do your remember your curfew? I remember the time I came home late from my Junior Prom, and my father embarrassed me by pulling from the car and trying to spank me in my "gone with the wind" evening gown. Believe me I was never late again. My favorite teacher was at Terrell Wells Jr. High, not at Harlandale High, he was my Algebra teacher, Mr. Snyder. He was the most patient person I very met, and a great teacher. I started working as soon as I graduated, working as a carhop to the corporate world as a secretary to supervisor. I was what you call "working alcoholic", I even worked two jobs before having my 3 children. If I had the chance to do something differently, it would be to go to college instead of getting married so young. Don't get my wrong, I am married to the same person for 45 years this year (2010). My dearest friend, Wanda (Lockhart) Monaghan, I met her in the 8th grade at Terrell Wells Jr., and she taught m...Expand for more