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I stated school just like everyone in the 70's. I went to kindergarden when I was 5. There was no pre-school, no kindergarden entrance exam, you just went to school for a half day when you were 5.
The school I went to was Highland North Elementary. I remember my cousin Jerry being there with me, as well as Ben Loebick. I met some new friends also.
I can only remember falling into puppy love one time, but it was crush I had for about 4 years. Her name was Jeaneen Rogers. I was head over heels for her and didn't even look at anyone else. Now, I understand that I was only 6, 7, & 8 years old at the time. But I think that by not looking at anyone else, I developed my loyalty habits that I still hold to this day. After my parents divorced (I'll get to that story later), I moved in with my mom and she lived across the street from Jeaneen's house. I thought I had a great opportunity until she told me one day that she would NEVER go steady with me. I think her telling me that was enough to help me let go of any crush I had on her.
I went to Highland North until 4th grade. A new Junior High School was built and the old Jr. high was converted to an elementary school. I started there in 5th grade. Of course...a new school meant that I found a new girl to fall in love with. This time I fell for a girl named Tanya Chafin. I remembe the first time I saw her on the first day of school. It was kinda like the cartoon when the guy sees a beautiful woman and his eyes turn to hearts. It was kinda like that. We were always friends but the fact that I was so shy back then prevented me from initially coming clean about my feelings. Once I did, we tried to go steady, but it was just too wierd for us. We danced our last dance on the last day of school in 6th grade and never had feelings for each other again.
More to follow....stay tuned
