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Position:Home>Poetry> What was it like back in the 1960's class rooms, did you have 8 grades in onQuestion: What was it like back in the 1960's class rooms, did you have 8 grades in one room!? Jimmy’s Recollections…!. In the corner, sitting proudly Teacher talking very loudly I wear a pointed paper hat For calling little Ellie fat I must admit !.!.!. it was tawdry But have you looked at her body!? And those glasses, ugly, aren’t they!? For that, I have, to sit this way!? When little Susie, kicked poor Billy For him being rude and silly Teacher turned around, away Li’l Suzie, remained at play I think Suzie’s teachers fav’rit As in this corner I must sit And tomorrow, I’ll remember Try to hold on to my temper Www@QuestionHome@Com Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: we had 6 grades in one room, yes indeed!. then the other 6 in another!. class was often suspended for spring planting and the first day of hunting season but never for snow only lasted a few years before we out grew that three room building!. lil suzie,,, a frightfully pompous twit,,, always the pet!. freddie or george or hank or chuck always the bully,,, why is that i wonder !? " And tomorrow, I’ll remember Try to hold on to my temper " was always the mantra though it never stuck beyond dismissal Www@QuestionHome@Com Yes, we did!. But, when I got to grade 6 the red brick school house was closed and we were bussed into town!. Those were the best days, with the best of friends!. Interestingly enough, at a school reunion several years ago, we realized that most of us all had university degrees!. Many were doctors who have made considerable contributions to modern medicine!.Www@QuestionHome@Com No, my parents went to school in the 60's and they had a different teacher and classroom every year; just like children do now!.Www@QuestionHome@Com just another brick in the wall!.!.!.get it!?Www@QuestionHome@Com |