There was always the feeling you were at the center of the world's activity. Margaret Carroll was the headmaster at the time. Having combined active and reserve duty time of over 20 years in the Navy, she was also entitled to a military pension. Dorothy's husband Martin, who is deceased, was a former City of Boston elementary school principal. I don't think we have enough discipline in the schools these days.
Kids dress like they're going to the beach.
When I was teaching ,we had a Memorial Day assembly each May and if the boys didn't wear a tie, they couldn't attend. We taught the youngsters how to conduct themselves in society. Yes I have. It was an excellent book. Tom Brokaw has always been a favorite with me.