Rose Marie Boan-cedola:
CLASS OF 1979
Shape American/Intl High SchoolClass of 1979
Shape,
Frankfurt American High SchoolClass of 1979
Frankfurt,
Bradwell InstituteClass of 1979
Hinesville, GA
Shape American Elementary SchoolClass of 1979
Shape,
Butzbach American Elementary SchoolClass of 1979
Butzbach,
Rose Marie's Story
I was born in Paris France when my father was stationed at SHAPE while it was still in France. Had a 5 year break when we returned to the US and lived in Arlington Virginia.
When Dad was sent to Korea we moved over to Germany to stay with Grandparents. I attended 1st grade in the same school that my Grandmother and mother attended. Father returned and we were stationed at Butzbach. I attended 1st and 2nd grade there.
Then came orders sending my father to Vietnam and we returned to live with grandparents, but I attended 2nd and 3rd grade at an American Elementary School located in Poltersdorf by the Moesel. My third grade teacher was the best. She actually became a family friend. And I was the flower girl at her wedding.
Once Dad returned from Vietnam, safe and sound, we were stationed at SHAPE from 1970 to 1975. This was our home for 5 1/2 years. I had a lot of fun and felt more at home there than anywhere else I've been. It was a close community, even if you didn't live on post. We lived in Braine Le Comte, and was friends with the Groetken family. I took Guitar lessons from Doug Burchardt during our last year there.
After leaving SHAPE, we ended up in Georgia,...Expand for more
where I attended Bradwell Institute. Imagine my surprise when I walked into the school and ran slap into Kathy and Billy Mitchell. I had known them since Kathy and I were in 4th grade at Shape. We stayed in Georgia for 2 1/2 years, and received orders to go back overseas.
We were stationed in Oberursel Germany, Camp King. Attended Frankfurt American High School, where I actually graduated from in 1979. Worked for Area Contracting Office in Frankfurt, it was in the same building as the Dental clinic. I remember going to the Snell Imbiss for lunch and having a bratwurst and beer. Remember riding the Strassenbahn to and from work everyday, and still have my monthly pass as a souvenir.
Dad received orders to return to the States and we ended back at Fort Stewart in 1980. I started working for Civil Service at Fort Stewart November 1980 and am still working here today. I am now married and have 2 wonderful children, my daughter Stephanie, and son BJ.
The one place that I still miss is SHAPE, and always felt that it was a special place. The friendships that were made over there were truely special. Hope to get in touch with some old friends and possible make new ones.
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