My diary -May 3-5, 1972

Bessie Graft, our school librarian

A.N.S. Library

May 3, 1972 Wed.

Dear Diary:

School was quite alright. We went to the library 1st period. I took the Math make-up test. I stayed for Glee Club. I was in the a pretty depressed & bored mood this afternoon. I had the feeling I going to be an old maid. Oh well. I talked to Missy. I watched T.V. Read newspapers.

BYE!!!!

Note: I always loved going to the library and still do. Whenever I moved to a new location, finding the library was a high priority. This is how I first met Kay, my sister from different mother.

I am also grateful that my parents encourage my love of reading. You are never lonely if you have a good book to read.

Picture from 1973 A.N.S. yearbook

May 4, 1972 Thurs.

Dear Diary:

School. We had P.E. She was alright this time I guess you could say. I had homework in every subject but English. I did my homework. Outlined Science for test tomorrow. I watched T.V. I studied & did workbook. I have 2 test Spanish & Science. I studied to 10:30. Read newspapers.

BYE!!!

Note: I loved reading the Miami Heralds that were delivered weekly, especially the Sunday comics.

May 5, 1972 Fri.

Dear Diary:

No Drama for rest of the year. We’ll continue the play next year. I flunked Spanish & Science. I washed my filthy hair. Becky & David had a tennis lesson. I stayed home & read papers. I watched T.V. Becky went to Currin’s to spend night & I went to Coverstones. I talked a lot with Missy discussed our problems & watched T.V.

BYE!!!!

Note: I wrote that I flunked Spanish & Science but grades wouldn’t be out until the next week. I always assumed I failed, possibly as a coping mechanism. If I failed it wouldn’t be so bad. If I passed - well, I would be thrilled.

I wonder if Missy and I discussed my fear of being an old maid.