Claudia Miller:
CLASS OF 1961
Terry Parker High SchoolClass of 1961
Jacksonville, FL
Robert E. Lee High SchoolClass of 1961
Jacksonville, FL
John Gorrie Junior High SchoolClass of 1957
Jacksonville, FL
Ruth N. Upson Elementary SchoolClass of 1955
Jacksonville, FL
Fishweir Elementary SchoolClass of 1955
Jacksonville, FL
Claudia's Story
Most people from my schools probably won't remember me because I was a timid, quiet girl and didn't want any attention. Until I turned 18, I pretty much did what my parents expected of me without question. In elementary school, I was so shy I prayed that the teachers would never, ever call on me for anything. In junior high school, I played violin in the orchestra, went to Rainbow Girl activities and mostly spent every Sunday and Wednesday evening at my church. The MYF group and choir were the things I enjoyed most at Riverside Park Methodist Church. Summer camp at Leesburg was always the best Summer activity, so in my second year at Florida Southern, I was a camp counselor. That was a banner year for me. Caring for a cabin of jr. high girls meant a lot and I learned so much from them. I also had a wonderful camp b'friend so it was the Summer of Love! I guess I never thought I would get old, much less turn 66, and actually be healthy, happy and living it up in Hawaii!
I always wanted to be a mom when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a good idea. As it turns out, they were right.
I take a walk or do research on my family tree to relax.
My father's mother, Leta Knight, was the biggest influence in my life and she is my hero! Because of her, I became a born-agin Christian.
I've lived all over Florida, in Northern Quebec, Columbia, MO, and Honolulu.
I have learned that I did many things right because all three are wonderful people! I was their firs...Expand for more
t teacher and motivator before the world took over and I'm thankful that I invested so much time and energy on their behalf. Being a stay-at-home Mom paid off for me.(my Social Security check isn't very large, however)
I lived in the Phi Mu house and was a pledge my sophomore year.
I'm already truly happy and content with my life, so I can't think of anything better.
My current age is 66. When I was 12, I thought that people my age now would be ancient. I was so completely wrong.
I think my first crush, Johh, from 5th grade is now a lawyer in California. Oh, how I loved that cute boy!!
I share my home with my 2 kitties, which I find comforting and so much fun.
If a do-over were possible, I would have studied more and partied less in college.
Miriam was my college roommate for 3 years and we are still best friends. She's like a sister to me and a totally good person who cares about the most important things in life.
My first job was at Thom Neil GMC Trucks, where I got paid $1.50 an hour to be a clerk-typist. What I remember most about it is how much sexual harrassment there was on the job that men got away with in 1961.
I will never forget watching out the window as a delivery truck unloaded my first bicycle, a 10th birthday gift from my aunt and uncle in another city. I was amazed and thrilled to get that bike and rode it for years!
I always wanted to be a Mom when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a good idea. As it turns out, they were right.
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