I
moved from the east side of Columbus to Upper Arlington when I started
ninth grade in 1957. I went out for the football team. We had our
organizational meeting at the field house
on the track at the old high school (Jones Junior High). Of course I
was very nervous going to a new school, but so were others since we were
all entering the ninth grade. What really made an impression on me was
how friendly everyone was. I especially remember
both Bonnie Henry (Self) and Bev Mayhan (Clawson) making a point to
come up and talk with me on that first day. That made an impression with
me and now when I encounter a new person hired at work or a new
neighbor, I always go out of my way to make them feel
welcome. In fact, for years, I have organized our tailgate parties here
at the College of Business at Florida State University and make it a
point to personally invite all the new faculty joining us each year. At
least I learned one thing in 9th grade!  |
| Jones Junior High (Image courtesy of the UA Archives, www.uaarchives.org) |
