Linda O'pry:  

As a child growing up, I lived on Boicewood between Tidwell Rd. and Laura Koppe. I have wonderful memories of my friends and going to Dodson Lake Park and the Granada Theater. And who could forget the Timberland Roller Rink and Rainbow Roller Rink. I married exactly one year from the day I graduated from Smiley. He was a '64 Smiley graduate. Ten years of marriage was tough but the rewards were two great kids, a son and a daughter. I remarried in '83 to a wonderful guy. We will celebrate 29 years of marriage in July, yea! My husband and I were both born in Houston and have lived here all our lives. We enjoy spending time with our 13 year old grandson and 20 month old granddaughter who keep us young at heart. At Shadydale Elementary my favorite teacher was Mr. Louis Brown. He is in his 80's now and still lives in Texas. I enjoy staying in touch with him, and his memories of the past are awesome. At Northwood Jr. High my favorite teacher was Mr. Goodall who taught English grammar. Loved Mr. Goodall's crew cut. In high school I worked for W.T. Grant in charge of the candy and floral departments. I still remember the smell of that popcorn popping and if there was any left at night (of course there was) I would ta...Expand for more