Monthly Archives: August 2005

Eighth Grade

Posted on August 17, 2005 by Roger Walck

This is a photo of my eighth grade homeroom with Mr. Brown (I was out that day) who we all remember as our drivers ed. teacher.  Everyone signed the back, even Francis Falls Brenden McCarthy, Jr.  Does anyone else have … Continue reading →

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Penmanship

Posted on August 11, 2005 by Roger Walck

Somebody confirm this for me.  It is so bizarre, I can hardly believe it is true.  Did we, in eighth grade, have to take penmanship from Miss Heidiball (phonetic spelling), a little old lady with hair like a Brillo pad … Continue reading →

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Arnett Ware

Posted on August 5, 2005 by Roger Walck

Ta Da!  I have tracked down Arnett Ware and have actually spoken to her!  The U of Penn alumni office (refer to the blog of July 19)  would not give me her address, but would foreword a letter to her.  … Continue reading →

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Cheerleaders

Posted on August 4, 2005 by Roger Walck

Can you name six of these eight Ardmore Avenue cheerleaders? (Double click on photo to enlarge.)

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Have We Changed?

Posted on August 3, 2005 by Roger Walck

Many years ago, when our laws were different than now, I was surprised to learn that a life sentence was not really for life but only 20 years. After 20 years, everyone was eligible for parole and, unless they were … Continue reading →

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Highland Avenue School

Posted on August 2, 2005 by Roger Walck

I need memory help from some of you out there who went to Highland Avenue Junior High School, a very old building that was once the high school. Did we or did we not have rooms called “Coat Rooms?”   The … Continue reading →

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