Another entry from the Memories of Bygone Days by Gerrit and Gladys Elzinga shows what young women could do once they graduated high school. The options were limited, but teaching provided a good income for most. While you read this and think back to your own experiences, reminiscing about the friends you had, the way you spent your school day, and what you did after you finished with your own formal education, be it High School, 8th Grade or earlier, how would you compare it to your children’s education or your grandchildren’s education? What do you miss about those times? What brings a smile to your face? Feel free to comment on your own experience.

Here is a photo found in our own collection at the Gary Byker Library.  The only comment about the photo was that it is Alward School and the two teachers are Henrietta Brink and Gladys Gerrits.

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