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What Was It Like When You Were My AGE?. Written and Illustrated by the Gifted and Talented students of Orange Beach Elementary School in Orange Beach, Alabama. We would like to dedicate this book to all of the past, present, and future students of Orange Beach Elementary School. 1920 ’ s.
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What Was It Like When You Were My AGE? Written and Illustrated by the Gifted and Talented students of Orange Beach Elementary School in Orange Beach, Alabama
We would like to dedicate this book to all of the past, present, and future students of Orange Beach Elementary School
1920’s What was the year when you were in 4th grade? 1929-Mary Who was the president when you were my age? Calvin Coolidge-Mary How many people were in your family? 6-Mary What did your family do for fun? Played simple games-Mary What was your favorite TV show, movie or other entertainment? The TV and the automobile had not been invented-Mary What did you like to do in your free time? Knit and flower gardening-Mary Did you have any chores or jobs you were responsible for? She was the oldest so she had many work responsibilities-Mary
1930’s • My favorite things to do are? • Play soccer and cricket. –Patrick • What was your favorite subject in school? Art –Meme • What was the year when you were in third grade? 1934 –Meme • How many people were in your family when you were my age? 4,5 -Eli’s grandma • When you had to do homework or a report for school, how did you research? With encyclopedia, or school library.-Eli’s granddad • What did your family do for fun? Went on vacation to Florida and Talladega-Eli’s grand ma • Who was president when you were my age? Franklin Roosevelt -Eli’s grandma • What did you want to be when you grew up? A Nurse or a Pilot.-Eli’s granddad • What was the year when you were in third grade? 1935- Eli’s grandma • Did you have any chores or jobs you had that you were responsible for? • feeding the dog, and helping on the farm.- Eli’s granddad
1930’s • My favorite things to do are Swim and cheerlead -Eli’s grandmother • Did you have any chores or jobs that you were responsible for? • Take care of the cows, pigs and chickens. -Patrick. • Who was the president when you were my age? • Develera (prime minister) Thor’s Granddad Patrick • What was your favorite subject in school? • Art. - Meme • Who was the president when you were my age? • Franklin D. Roosevelt. -Meme. • What did your family do for fun? • Sing in a gospel Quartet. -Meme. • What was your favorite subject in school? • History, and language. Eli’s Grandma.
1930’s • What was your favorite book or author? • Hardy Boy’s. Eli’s grandma. • What was your favorite kind of music that you listened to or favorite musician? • Glen miller and Benny Goodman. Eli’s grandma. • Where did you live when you were my age? • Montgomery, Lineville. Eli’s grandma. • When you think back on your favorite outfit or piece of clothing what did you look like? • Bathing suit, or cheerleader outfit. Eli’s grandma. • What did you want to be when you grew up? An athlete Thor’s granddad • How many people were in your family when you were my age? • Six-Thor’s granddad • Where did you live when you were my age? • Tullamore,Ireland Thor’s granddad • What was your favorite musician? • John McCormick. Thor’s granddad
1930’s • What was your favorite TV show, movie, or • other entertainment? • For whom the bell tolls. Thor’s granddad • What was your favorite book or author? • Tarzan Thor’s granddad • What was your favorite piece of clothing? • A warm overcoat Thor’s granddad • Did you have pets? • A dog named Gyp. Thor’s Granddad • How did you do research? • Research wasn’t needed . Thor’s Granddad • What year was it when you were my age? • 1939 Thor’s Granddad • What was your favorite subject? • Math Thor’s granddad • What was your favorite things to do? • Skate Maci’s Meme • What was your favorite TV show movie or other entertainment? • No TV.
What was the grade when you were in 4th grade? 1957-Karen Who was president when you were in 4th grade? Harry Truman- Karen How many people were in your family when you were my age? 6 people-Karen What did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher-Karen Did you have pets what kind? A dog named Susie-Karen What did you like to do in your free time? Play teacher and dolls-Karen Where did you live when you were my age? Birmingham, Alabama-Karen What was your favorite book or author? Louisa MayAllcot – Karen What did your family do for fun? Rode bikes, played outside, and camped-Karen What was your favorite TV show, movie, or other entertainment? She watched baseball and Mickey mouse clubhouse-Karen 1950’s
1960s What was the year when you were in my grade? Peggy-1965 Rick-1965 Tim-1965 Helen-1960 Marilyn-1963 Mary Kate-1966 Diane-1962 What did you do in your free time? Peggy-exploring Rick-play baseball Tim-camping Helen-play sports Marilyn-play outside Mary Kate-watch movies Diane-play with dog
1960s What did your family do for fun? Peggy-drive in movie Rick-grandmas house Tim-boating Helen-beach Marilyn-fishing Mary Kate-have parties Diane-go camping Where did you live when you were my age? Peggy-Chadds Ford Pennsylvania Rick-Montgomery Alabama Tim-Robertsdale Alabama Helen-Pensacola Florida Marilyn-Oklahoma Diane-Birmingham Alabama
1960s What was your favorite TV show, movie, or other entertainment? Peggy-The sound of Music Rick-Bonanza Tim-Lost in Space Helen-Brady Bunch Marilyn-Leave it to Beaver Mary Kate-Mission Impossible Diane-Snow Fire Who was your favorite musician or band? Peggy-The Beatles Rick-The Beatles Tim-Waylon Jennings Helen-The Beatles Marilyn-The Beatles Mary Kate-The Beatles Diane-The tool of Clark
1960s What did you wear? Peggy-Saddle Shoes, Mini Skirts, Button Blouse Rick-T-Shirts and Blue Jeans Tim- Tye-die T-shirts, Blue Jeans Helen-Bell Bottom Jeans Marilyn-Shorts and T-shirt Mary Kate-Velvet dresses with Lace Collar, Gloves and Hat Diane-Red Shorts Did you have pets if so what kind? Peggy-Goldfish Rick-Dog and Cat Tim-German Sheppard Helen-Dog and Cat Marilyn-2 Collies, Wild cat, and Farm animals Mary Kate-Cats Diane-Dog
1960s What did you want to be when you grew up? Peggy-teacher Rick-pilot Tim-farmer Helen-Archeologist Marilyn-nurse Mary Kate-movie star Diane-nurse How many people were in your family? Peggy-8 Rick-5 Tim-4 Helen-8 Marilyn-7 Mary Kate-6 Diane-6
What was the year you were in 3rd and 4th grade? • 1972-Renee Coker 1977-Maury Coker during 1970’s- Amy Zislin • 1970-David Zislin 1979-Wendy Helms 1977-Julie Papadelias • 1972-Debbie Elliot 1979-Brian Gibbons 1975-Deirdre Tobiassen • 1974- Lisa Lyman 1972- Todd Tobiassen 1975- Steven Baker • 1973-Paul Lartige 1979-Nicole Bryant • What did you do in your free time? • Roller skate-Nicole Spend time with his family- Paul • Ride a bike, and play hide and go seek-Deirdre • Play hide and go seek and kick the can-Mr.Baker • Surf, water ski, and sail –Todd • Play outside, read, and play Barbies-Mrs.Helms • Read, Play 4 squares, and sports- Debbie 1970s
Who was president when you were my age? Jimmy Carter-Nicole Jimmy Carter-Paul Gerald ford and Jimmy Carter-Mr.Baker Gerald Ford-Deirdre Richard Nixon – Todd Jimmy Carter- Mrs.Helms Richard Nixon- Debbie What did your family do for fun? Went swimming- Nicole Fishing-Paul Go to the movies, and eat Mexican food- Debbie Went to the beach, mountains, and 6 flags- Mr. Baker Went to summer house-Deirdre Camp and hunt – Todd Went swimming, fishing-Mrs.Helms How many family members did you have in your family? 3 people-Nicole 4 people – Paul 5 people- Mrs.Helms 5 people-Deirdre 4 People- Mr.Baker 3 people - Todd 1970s
Where did you live when you were my age? Hover, Alabama- Nicole Mobile, Alabama – Paul New York-Deirdre Dempolis, Alabama-Mr. Baker Pensacola, Florida-Todd Gulf Shores- Mrs.Helms Germantown, Tennessee- Eli’s mom Did you have pets? What kind? No pets- Nicole 2 dogs and a cat-Deirdre Cat (stray)- Mr.Baker Dog-Mrs.Helms No pets-Debbie When you think back on your favorite outfit or piece of clothingwhat did it look like? Shoes called yoyo’s-Nicole Short shorts, Parachute pants, and flip flops- Mr. Baker The platform shoes, Bell bottom jeans, and leisure suit Weetstock jeans- Debbie 1970s
What did you family do for fun? Played board games-Jimmy Watched TV together-Cinnamon Boating and traveling-Ashley Went on trips-Traci Went fishing-Michael Went camping-Thomas Watched movies and ate pizza-Angel Went to the beach-Michele Went camping-Farrah Went to the river-Kerri What did you want to be when you grow up? A lawyer-Farrah A marine biologist-Michele Trashman-Angel Marine biologist-Michael Accountant-Thomas Doctor-Ashley Teacher-Traci A basketball player-Cinnamon A lawyer-Jimmy A teacher-Kerri 1980’s
Did you have pets, what kind? Horses, dogs, chickens, cats, and goats-Farrah A dog-Michele A cat-Michelle Two dogs, two cats, and one hamster-Angel A dog-Thomas Cats-Michael Two dogs, two turtles, one bird, and one fish-Traci Dog-Ashley Dog-Jimmy A dog-Cinnamon Two dogs and one cat-Kerri Who was your president when you were my age? Jimmy Carter-Michelle Ronald Ragan-Angel Jimmy Carter-Thomas Jimmy Carter-Michael George W. Bush-Ashley Ronald Ragan-Traci, Kerri, Cinnamon, Farrah, Jimmy 1980’s
What was your favorite TV show, movie, or other entertainment? Happy Day’s-Angel Love Boat and Fantasy Island-Michelle Cartoons and Dukes of Hazzard-Michael Dukes of Hazzard-Thomas Who’s the Boss-Ashley The Cosby Show-Traci Facts of Life, Dallas, Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones Temple of Doom, Footlose, Splash, and Romancing the Stone-Cinnamon Save by the Bell-Farrah Happy Day’s-Michele The a Team-Jimmy Where did you live when you were my age? Wetumpka, Alabama-Farrah Mobile, Alabama-Michele Monroe, Louisiana-Thomas Orange Beach, Alabama-Michael Elmore, Alabama-Michelle Gadsden, Alabama-Jimmy Birmingham, Alabama-Traci Birmingham, Alabama-Ashley Laurel, Mississippi-Cinnamon 1980’s
What was your favorite subject in school? Spelling-Ashley Science-Traci Social Studies-Cinnamon AL History-Farrah Science-Michele Math-Michael Social Studies-Thomas English-Michelle Math-Jimmy Spelling-Ashley Science-Traci How many people were in your family when you were my age? 4-Michelle 4-Thomas 4-Michael 5-Traci 3-Cinnimon 4-Farrah 4-Michele 1980’s
What was the year when you were in 4th grade? 1981-Angel 1980-Michelle 1980-Michael 1980-Thomas 1988-Ashley 1984-Traci 1984-Cinnimon 1986-Farrah 1982-Michele 1982-Jimmy 1980’s
1980’s What was your favorite book or author? Anything about sharks, and the Hardy Boys-Michael Charlotte’s Web-Ashley Judy Bloom-Traci Encyclopedia Brown-Cinnamon Little House on the Prairie-Farrah Little Mouse and the Motorcycle-Jimmy Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer-Thomas
1990’s What was your favorite entertainment? Brandy-Home Improvement Jayme-Torkalsons Victoria-Charlie’s Angels Jamie-The Cosby show Valerie-read books Katie-Full house What did you wear? Brandy-Overalls Jayme-pink sweater Victoria-T-shirt and Jeans Jamie- Auburn shirt and Jeans Valerie-Bright colors Katie-headbands
1990’s What pets did you have? Brandy-dog Jayme-2 dogs Victoria- 0 pets Jamie-farm animals Valerie-dog Katie-2 dogs, 3 cats What did you like to do in your free time? Brandy-dance Jayme-sports Victoria-play video games Jamie-rode four wheelers Valerie-play piano Katie-Gymnastics
1990’s What was the year you were in 4th grade? Brandy-1994 Jayme-1996 Victoria-1997 Jamie-1991 Valerie-1990 Katie-1990 What did your family do for fun? Brandy-went to beach Jayme-go to beach Victoria-monopoly Jamie-rode horses Valerie-went boating Katie-go to beach
1990’s How many people were in your family? Brandy-4 Jayme-5 Victoria-4 Jamie-4 Valerie-4 Katie-5 What did you want to be when you grew up? Brandy-teacher Jayme-Lawyer Victoria-veterinarian Jamie-engineer Valerie-writer Katie-Marine Biologist
1990’s Where did you live? Brandy-Magnolia Springs AL Jayme-Montgomery AL Victoria-Mobile AL Jamie-Wetumka AL Valerie-Decatur AL Katie-Orange Beach AL Who was your favorite musician or band? (what type) Brandy-80s and 90s music Jayme-N sync Victoria-Rock Jamie-country Valerie-classic Katie-Paula Abdul
2011-2012Our Answers: What is your favorite TV Show, Movie or other entertainment? Puss n Boots, Annie, Chronicles of Narnia, The Regular Show, ESPN, Winnie the Pooh, XBOX, Dragon Ball Z, Scooby-Doo, Pokemon, Zoom, Alvin and the Chipmunks, Myth Busters. What is your favorite outfit? Shorts and T-shirt, Snoopy shirt, Sweat Pants, Black shirt and Camo pants, Dress, AL Shirt. Do you have pets, what kind? Dog, Cat, Hamster, Fish, Lizard, Turtle, Ducks, What kind of music did you listen to? Who’s your favorite musician? Rock, Country, R&B, Pop. Taylor Swift, Adele, Eminem, Jason Aldean, Blake Shelton, Nickelback, ACDC,. What is your favorite book or author? 101 Dalmatians, C.S Louis, Rick Rioroon, Melonhead, A Shooting Star, Inhearitance, Magic Tree House, Mary Pope Osbourne, Jeff Kinney, Kaylie Gane, My Grandpa,
2011-2012Our Answers: What was the year when you were in 4th grade? 2011 What was your favorite subject in school? Reading, Project Jubilee, Spelling, AL History, Math, Art. What did you want to be when you grew up?Veterinarian, Clothes Designer, Lawyer, Pro Athlete, Marine Biologist, Engineer, Video Game Seller, Cruise Ship Captain, Artist, Army Sniper, Teacher, Super Model. What do you like to do in your free time? Read, Watch TV, Play, Go swimming, Fish, Play Sports, Video Games, Play Outside, Go To The Beach. Did you have any chores or jobs you were responsible for? Care For Pets, Laundry, Take Trash Out, Clean Room, Wash Dishes, Who was your president when you were my age? Barack Obama. What did your family do for fun? Go to the beach, Go fishing, Summer Vacations, Play tennis, Movie night, Ride bikes, Play games, Take picnics, Eat, How many people were in your family? 3, 9, 4, 5. Where did you live when you were my age? Orange Beach, AL