Started school in 1974. Kids got the strap from the Principal if they disrupted the class or were disrespectful to the teacher. Kids played rough and fought often. Teachers were strict in the classroom and demanded attention and learning. Had one teacher, old lady, that would hit kids in the head with a yard stick at times. She hit me across my lower back with it one day for whispering. My kidneys let go, had to walk home at lunch time and put on clean pants. I loved learning though and it was a break from things going on at home. I was 'different' than the other kids, quiet. and eager to learn. Had very few friends. Graduated High School in 86. After working for a year, I went to University. Graduated in 1992. There was no woke ideology. Had one teacher that was an obvious alcoholic. (High School) Had it in his coffee cup at all times, everyone knew. They could smell it. Years later, I found out my female English teacher was having sex with some of the boys who were getting bad grades and didn't want to fail. (Always wondered how they ended up passing the grade, now I know). These two teachers married each other shortly after I graduated. My favorite teacher was Mrs. Parker, (grade9). She had a wooden arm and she'd hit the boys with it if they acted out. Loved her.

Started school in 1974. Kids got the strap from the Principal if they disrupted the class or were disrespectful to the teacher. Kids played rough and fought often. Teachers were strict in the classroom and demanded attention and learning. Had one teacher, old lady, that would hit kids in the head with a yard stick at times. She hit me across my lower back with it one day for whispering. My kidneys let go, had to walk home at lunch time and put on clean pants. I loved learning though and it was a break from things going on at home. I was 'different' than the other kids, quiet. and eager to learn. Had very few friends. Graduated High School in 86. After working for a year, I went to University. Graduated in 1992. There was no woke ideology. Had one teacher that was an obvious alcoholic. (High School) Had it in his coffee cup at all times, everyone knew. They could smell it. Years later, I found out my female English teacher was having sex with some of the boys who were getting bad grades and didn't want to fail. (Always wondered how they ended up passing the grade, now I now). These two teachers married each other shortly after I graduated. My favorite teacher was Mrs. Parker, (grade9). She had a wooden arm and she'd hit the boys with it if they acted out. Loved her.

Started school in 1974. Kids got the strap from the Principal if they disrupted the class or were disrespectful to the teacher. Kids played rough and fought often. Teachers were strict in the classroom and demanded attention and learning. Had one teacher, old lady, that would hit kids in the head with a yard stick at times. She hit me across my lower back with it one day for whispering. My kidneys let go, had to walk home at lunch time and put on clean pants. I loved learning though and it was a break from things going on at home. I was 'different' than the other kids, quiet. and eager to learn. Had very few friends. Graduated High School in 86. After working for a year, I went to University. Graduated in 1992. There was no woke ideology. My favorite teacher was Mrs. Parker, (grade9). She had a wooden arm and she'd hit the boys with it if they acted out. Loved her.