Loved this. I was in junior high -- 1942-1945 (World War II). Hated home Ec because of teachers (classmate stole her garment out of class and aunt made it for her. Teacher praised her work oblivious to how it was completed.). Cooking teacher had naturally curly hair. She must have been early sixties. Put teapot on gas burner when she came in daily and actually held her hair over the steam coming out to curl it. Remember their names to this day at 86 years. Those were the days. Would probably have been an architect were classes not gender determined. Always had some regret for that. Again, enjoyed your message so much. June Brandon Pipkin Junior High, Springfield, Missouri

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