I had already politely declined her invitation to attend this year, so her phone call just now took me unawares. I was pleased with myself for remaining adamant in refusing, for I could tell she was fishing for me to change my mind.
Last October, for the first time, I had rallied to her call, and did rediscover one fellow pupil, and one school secretary who had been part of my world between the ages of six and eleven. After almost sixty years, I was surprised at recognising anyone.
So, because it is Saturday and Sepia calls, I will share with Blogland my one remaining image of that long ago schoolgirl, me.
That is so sweet - butter wouldn't melt! I've always avoided school reunions but it must be nice for those who have maintained lifelong friendships.
ReplyDeleteLove the felt hat. We had horrid berets with what looked like a stalk at the crown.
ReplyDeleteI have only attended one school reunion and found that I couldn't identify any of the 'boys' yet the 'girls' were all recognisable.
I'll bet you were Teacher's pet too! So, did you go, did you participate in that reunion?
ReplyDeleteOh-my-gosh, adorable! I love the little jumper with striped shirt and the sash. And the hat! Do you remember having that photo taken? What year was it? Where are you standing? Love it!
ReplyDeleteNancy - that was taken in 1947, and I can remember wearing the navy and emerald striped jumper, pot hat (as I called it)navy gym slip and emerald sash when I started school, aged six. I was in my Gran's tiny garden, which still had remnants of the Anderson shelter I spent many nights in during the war, but I don't remember the specific day the photo was take...
ReplyDeleteOh, adorable you!
ReplyDeleteI went to my 10th and then again to my 30th. Not sure if I'd be bothered now to go again as everyone has moved on and we have nothing in common anymore.
ReplyDeleteThe gym dress and sash bring back memories.Love that hat. You do look so sweet.
ReplyDeleteYessss. I see the emergence of one wicked sense of humor and observer of oddities. I do believe we might have been best of friends.
ReplyDeleteOh, Jinksy, can you come out to play?
Yes, sometimes the past does ring in like a phone call...
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Love the photo...
I wondered if that was a uniform, but I gather form the comments that it wasn't. I think it's very cute.
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ReplyDeleteschool uniforms do have something, I think - especially nowadays when pupils here try to impress with brands (I know there are many other ways even if you wear a school uniform :-)
We only had one school reunion (my husband has them every year) - it was strange: everbody trying to overtrump the others. One meeting was enough.
But I still have very intensive contact with 4 of my former class mates, though we live in different towns now - for those I care, and what more do I want?
Very, very cute picture!
ReplyDeleteI went to my 50th high school reunion. I could have skipped it. I could see why I hadn't stayed in touch with anyone, except one friend. Most people weren't too interesting. Of course, I didn't get to talk to everyone so perhaps I'm being too harsh.
What a sweet little girl you were Penny. OK about the school re-union. I have never been to one - carefully and deliberately avoided them. Loved your poem in your previous blog - Dave
ReplyDelete..you haven't changed a bit....smiles
ReplyDeletealmost unbelievable that after almost sixty years, you were recognising anyone..so we really don't seem to change that much..
have a fantastic sunday!
You look absolutely adorable!
ReplyDeleteI must admit I have never has any great desire to go back to any such event. But that is a great photograph - and I have to say so, a fine piece of writing as well.
ReplyDeleteawww...too cute...i have yet to return myself...
ReplyDeletehigh school was a difficult time, and i didn't even bothered with the prom. so, you can imagine i never went to those reunions either, as i have only the foulest memories of some folks there...
ReplyDeletemy days in high school were like prep school for "COLUMBINE".... but i refrained from any violence myself, just not being the type. but i still have friends from my college days with whom i share an undying friendship. possibly, this is where my dislike of children stems from... high school!!! yuk!!!
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Oh Pen, how sweet - you look such a serious little girl - and that hat - had one just like it! I do agree about reunions though - best to leave things like that to the memory.
ReplyDeleteOh you look gorgeous in your uniform and, believe me, it is so stylish compared to mine!
ReplyDeleteIt is such a neat photo of such a pretty little girl. It is great you have the snap.
ReplyDeleteCute girl you were (and are, to head off any self-disparaging comments.)
ReplyDeleteI have never attended a class reunion, nor will I. My memories of school are much more of the unpleasant variety than the pleasant.
Thanks for giving me the link to this photo...I love it. Someone commented you look serious, but I think you look a bit mischievous! Such a shame not to see the pretty shoes as everyone knows there's almost nothing as grand as a pair of spiffy new shoes!! (I think I've now enabled my email. Not sure though.)
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