Homeroom Happenings
If the teacher gave you "the look," you probably stopped doing this... unless you were brave (or foolish).
What is talking during class?
The U.S. had 48 of these back then—Hawaii and Alaska were still just postcards.
What are states?
Popular game played with a red rubber ball outside.
What is kickball?
You needed this if you wanted to avoid inky fingers while writing in cursive.
What is blotting paper?
Before Google, you used this giant set of books for research.
What are encyclopedias?
This icy treat came from a cart and had a stick.
What is a popsicle?
These patriotic words were recited every morning.
What is The Pledge of Allegiance?
This early evening show featured sock hops, swing skirts, and American teens dancing on TV.
What is American Bandstand?
This classroom chore usually went to the kid who was mostly behaving.
What is clapping erasers outside?
These monthly events usually included punch, paper streamers, and everyone standing awkwardly at the edge of the gym.
What are school dances or sock hops?
If the bell rang and you weren’t in your seat, this little pink piece of paper spelled trouble.
What is a tardy slip?