Edward Hipwell:  

School Attending Center Line schools was a privilege, as they were so highly rated in the 60's and 70's. I had to tow the line because my dad taught at CLHS, but managed to have a lot of fun even under his watchful eye! It seemed like in High School something was always going on, from building the French Club float for the Homecoming parade in 1969 in our driveway, to travel club trips to Toronto, England, Chicago, Philadelphia, among other places, Running for class offices twice (and winning once), clubs, football games, working at Nappy's (remember that place?), crushes on a whole bunch of different girls at different times ( I think you know who you are, even though I was kinda shy in some matters), Big Ed's Joke Magazines, so many memories, so many great teachers. From Mrs. Robbins at Ellis (the epitome,if there ever was one, of what a teacher should be, and a good personal friend in her later years), to Mr. Nicholson at CLHS (the very best assistant principal that ever walked this earth, and a true friend to so many of us), and to so many others that shaped our lives and helped mould our characters, we owe, in addition to our parents, so much. College I loved Central Michigan University, and was fortunate to be able to go with several of my best friends from high school, most of whom are best friends to this day, along with friends made during the college years, 1971 - 1975. If I had four years to re-live again, I'd pick those years, and not change a thing. Studied hard, partied harder, but I think my parents got their money's worth, though. Two years in the dorm (Merrill Hall) and two years off campus in a house owned by one of my more entrepreneurial room-mates were real character builders, and I'm certainly satisfied with the foundation that CMU helped build for my life. I left with a teaching degree, but...Expand for more