Marcia Haley:  

Life Got off to a rocky start, uprooted from friends at 15 and moved "all the way" to Charlottesville, but have had an interesting life. Married, two daughters plus a "might as well be" daughter, one in Charlottesville, one in Richmond and one nearby at Lake Monticello. Six grandchildren, plus two "adopted" grandchildren. Retired after 34 yrs. in Telecommunications Engineering. Love to travel with my husband and family, and have been suprised at how busy I am. Hope all my former classmates/friends are well and happy - would love to hear from you. School Most inspiring teacher would have to be Mrs. Betty Pittman. She showed a real interest in teaching, and in the students. Biggest crush must remain a secret ... but close second was Mr. Eddy, who taught me math. He was single, had a corvette, graduated from VMI, and cute as a button. Most devastating day was my first day at Lane High. Had just moved to Charlottesville the day before, and my neighborhood had just been annexed from the County. My next-door neighbor, who became a good friend, still went to Albemarle. Folks at Lane all thought I was an 8th-grader, probably because they had never seen me before. Unlike the folks I grew up with in the West End of Richmond, these students were decidedly unfriendly. Fortunately, there were two that reached out, with several more to follow in time. Big adjustment for a 15-year-old, but I have lived to tell the tale! Best memories are from Short Pump Elem., Tuckahoe Jr., and Tucker High, where the atmosphere was most conducive to learning and the people were warm and welcoming. College experiences were also good, with my focus totally on academics. College After marriage, a child, and a divorce, I realized how important my education actually was. Had dropped out of HS to marry, so got GED and started college while working full time and raising my daughter. Became a college grad and a grandmother within a few ...Expand for more