HIGH SCHOOL TAG

My sister-in-law Lesley tagged me with the high school tag. I didn't go to an American High School so this was interesting, but still fun.

1. Did you date someone from your school?

I went to a Catholic all-girls high school even though my family wasn't Catholic, and since I like boys not girls, then no, I didn't date anyone from my high school.
2. What kind of car did you drive?

99% of Filipino kids don't own cars. They ride the "jeepney" (reliable and ubiquitous public transportation) everywhere

3. Were you a party animal?

Ummm--well, I partied, but not the kind where people get wasted, but I always got punished by parents for defying curfew rules all the time sooo ---yes, I guess. I'm so glad what went around didn't come around on this one. My kids are soooo good.

4. Were you considered a flirt?

Sometimes, I guess. I didn't flirt with everyone. Just boys I needed something from --ha-ha!

5. Were you in band, orchestra, or choir?

No.

6. Were you a nerd?

Dictionary.com defines "nerd" as a stupid, irritating, ineffectual, or unattractive person. So, heck, no!

7. Were you on any varsity teams?

No.

8. Did you get suspended/expelled?

Yes. Long story, but summary goes like this: Mother forced me to accept scholarship to school for future scientists (nerd herd), tore me from my friends, and made me miserable. Big problem. To keep scholarship I had to maintain grades. Oh, easy fix! Skipped classes. Didn't do homework. Talked back to teachers. Got expelled. Mother enrolled me in school where friends went, after she whipped me, of course. The whipping was worth it. Yes, my kids are so much better children than me. I am grateful!!! And I honestly grew out of that rebellious stage pretty fast, although I can still be maturely mutinous now and again :-)

9. Can you still sing the fight song?

No. I don't remember fight songs. We sang hymns at Catholic school.

10. Who were your favorite teachers?

My Chemistry and Physics teachers.

11. Where did you sit during lunch?

In the lunchroom.

12. What was your school's full name?

It's a mouthful. The school I graduated from is the University of San Carlos Girls High School.

13. School mascot?

Filipino Catholic Schools in my time have saints not mascots.

14. If you could go back and do it again, would you?

No way!

15. What do you remember most about graduation?

We didn't wear cap and gown. Our class voted to wear identical white dresses, with 3/4 sleeves and a lacy high neck. A few of us spunky girls took off the lacy part to show off our necks and upper chest, and to see if the nuns would keep us from marching. One of my favorite nuns, just smiled at me and shook her head. "How do you solve a problem like Maria Victoria?"

16. Where did you go senior skip day?

That's not a tradition at my school.

17. Were you in any clubs?

Not till college. In high school there was no time for clubs. We had Citizens Army training every weekend, per Ferdinand Marcos. I grew up in Martial Law Philippines.

18. Have you gained some weight since then?

Uh-huh!

19. Who was your prom date?

No proms at my high school. We occasionally had joint socials with the Boys High School, if I remember right. But the whole class is required to attend. You can imagine how fun that was under the watchful eye of nuns and priests.

20. Are you planning on going to your 10 year reunion?

Didn't go and won't go to any reunions. 8,000 miles away and thousands of dollars for airfare. I'm not that nostalgic for high school.

I'm going to tag everybody who reads this and wants to play.