“My High School Days of Activities – Not in the NEWS”

Sep 29th “My High School Days of Activities – Not in the NEWS”

Just found this ‘poster’ with, “This too shall Pass” and was wondering, if anyone that listens to the ‘NEWS on Radio and TV ‘ – – “Is there any TRUTH, at all, in anything that is said or done?”

Over the years, each of us has different experiences than our neighbor, and further back, our Class-mates. So, I was thinking back to HIGH SCHOOL days, and I can remember some things that did pertain to me, like walking to and from ‘School’ and through the “Fairgrounds Park” and that, was in ‘hot’ weather,’rain’ and or ‘snow on the ground’ – can not remember ‘School’ ever being cancelled due to weather – I just had to be prepared for whatever – hit.

Several times my “Aunt Irene Riley,” met me and we went to the Grocery Store, as she thought, that I should learn how to cook a decent meal for my “Mother” while she was at work, and have it ready for our dinner. She would show me how to select the vegetables and fruits for ripeness and good flavor and then the right selection of meats – we did walk to and from the store. Then, when at home – she had the best of ways to prepare everything, just the right seasoning and cooking times – for a very tender and enjoyable dinner.

There came a time when so many friends had after ‘SCHOOL’ jobs, that, I thought, I should also apply for work at the “Dime Store” – the one close to home and within walking distance.

One of my “Teachers” told me about a program that they had to help “students in need” with a “Bus Pass” if they were working after school and on weekends. So, I applied at the “Woolworth’s” on “Grand and Olive Streets” and was hired to work on their second floor, in the “toy” department. This was a very good start for me in working and helping my Mother with the paying of our bills.

By having a job and working after ‘School’, I was also able to use this “Bus Pass” to catch a “Bus” in the morning to School – – saving me some time, in the long walk time – – had a little more time in the “HOME ROOM” to prepare for that day in class – – and not feel too rushed .

There was a “girl-friend, Gloria” that worked in the “Lunch Room” and she knew everybody and anybody – and told me, they needed another person to work in the “Lunchroom” and if, I wanted to work during “LUNCH” instead of going to a “Study Hall” – that, I would get my “LUNCH” free! “WELL, who in the world ever turn down a free LUNCH?”

I was right there – she showed me where I would be working, and I am guessing, that I worked there for a couple of years. Easy work and did get to see lots of the students – a good many more, than I would have ever had the chance to see and talk with – and just over their election of what they would be eating for lunch!

Will have to write more – could find some excitement to unearth – just so grateful, that so many had me in their PRAYERS! D.V.