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’sWhat was the year when you were in 4th grade?1929-MaryWho was the president when you were my age?Calvin Coolidge-MaryHow many people were in your family?6-MaryWhat did your family do for fun?Played simple games-MaryWhat was your favorite TV show, movie or other entertainment?The TV and the automobile had not been invented-MaryWhat did you like to do in your free time?Knit and flower gardening-MaryDid 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.

1950’s

What was the grade when you were in 4th grade? 1957-Karen Who was president when you were in 4th grade? Harry Truman- KarenHow many people were in your family when you were my age? 6 people-KarenWhat did you want to be when you grew up? A teacher-KarenDid you have pets what kind? A dog named Susie-KarenWhat did you like to do in your free time? Play teacher and dolls-KarenWhere did you live when you were my age? Birmingham, Alabama-KarenWhat was your favorite book or author? Louisa MayAllcot – KarenWhat did your family do for fun? Rode bikes, played outside, and camped-KarenWhat was your favorite TV show, movie, or other entertainment? She watched baseball and Mickey mouse clubhouse-Karen

1960sWhat was the year when you were in my grade? Peggy-1965Rick-1965Tim-1965Helen-1960Marilyn-1963Mary Kate-1966Diane-1962What did you do in your free time?Peggy-exploringRick-play baseballTim-campingHelen-play sportsMarilyn-play outsideMary Kate-watch moviesDiane-play with dog

1960sWhat did your family do for fun?Peggy-drive in movieRick-grandmas houseTim-boatingHelen-beachMarilyn-fishingMary Kate-have partiesDiane-go campingWhere did you live when you were my age?Peggy-Chadds Ford Pennsylvania Rick-Montgomery AlabamaTim-Robertsdale AlabamaHelen-Pensacola Florida Marilyn-OklahomaDiane-Birmingham Alabama

1960sWhat was your favorite TV show, movie, or other entertainment?Peggy-The sound of MusicRick-BonanzaTim-Lost in SpaceHelen-Brady BunchMarilyn-Leave it to BeaverMary Kate-Mission Impossible Diane-Snow FireWho was your favorite musician or band? Peggy-The BeatlesRick-The BeatlesTim-Waylon JenningsHelen-The BeatlesMarilyn-The BeatlesMary Kate-The BeatlesDiane-The tool of Clark

1960sWhat did you wear?Peggy-Saddle Shoes, Mini Skirts, Button Blouse Rick-T-Shirts and Blue Jeans Tim- Tye-die T-shirts, Blue JeansHelen-Bell Bottom JeansMarilyn-Shorts and T-shirtMary Kate-Velvet dresses with Lace Collar, Gloves and HatDiane-Red ShortsDid you have pets if so what kind?Peggy-GoldfishRick-Dog and CatTim-German SheppardHelen-Dog and CatMarilyn-2 Collies, Wild cat, and Farm animals Mary Kate-CatsDiane-Dog

1960sWhat did you want to be when you grew up?Peggy-teacherRick-pilotTim-farmerHelen-ArcheologistMarilyn-nurseMary Kate-movie starDiane-nurseHow many people were in your family?Peggy-8Rick-5Tim-4Helen-8Marilyn-7Mary Kate-6Diane-6

1970s

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 Papadelias1972-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- PaulRide a bike, and play hide and go seek-DeirdrePlay hide and go seek and kick the can-Mr.BakerSurf, water ski, and sail –ToddPlay outside, read, and play Barbies-Mrs.HelmsRead, Play 4 squares, and sports- Debbie

1970s

Who was president when you were my age?Jimmy Carter-Nicole Jimmy Carter-PaulGerald ford and Jimmy Carter-Mr.Baker Gerald Ford-DeirdreRichard Nixon – Todd Jimmy Carter- Mrs.HelmsRichard Nixon- Debbie What did your family do for fun?Went swimming- Nicole Fishing-PaulGo to the movies, and eat Mexican food- DebbieWent to the beach, mountains, and 6 flags- Mr. BakerWent to summer house-Deirdre Camp and hunt – ToddWent swimming, fishing-Mrs.HelmsHow 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- NicoleMobile, Alabama – PaulNew York-DeirdreDempolis, Alabama-Mr. BakerPensacola, Florida-Todd Gulf Shores- Mrs.HelmsGermantown, Tennessee- Eli’s momDid you have pets? What kind?No pets- Nicole 2 dogs and a cat-DeirdreCat (stray)- Mr.Baker Dog-Mrs.HelmsNo pets-DebbieWhen you think back on your favorite outfit or piece of clothing what did it look like? Shoes called yoyo’s-NicoleShort shorts, Parachute pants, and flip flops- Mr. BakerThe platform shoes, Bell bottom jeans, and leisure suitWeetstock jeans- Debbie

1980’s

What did you family do for fun? Played board games-JimmyWatched TV together-CinnamonBoating and traveling-AshleyWent on trips-TraciWent fishing-MichaelWent camping-ThomasWatched movies and ate pizza-AngelWent to the beach-MicheleWent camping-FarrahWent to the river-KerriWhat did you want to be when you grow up?A lawyer-FarrahA marine biologist-MicheleTrashman-AngelMarine biologist-MichaelAccountant-ThomasDoctor-AshleyTeacher-TraciA basketball player-CinnamonA lawyer-JimmyA teacher-Kerri

1980’s

Did you have pets, what kind?Horses, dogs, chickens, cats, and goats-FarrahA dog-MicheleA cat-MichelleTwo dogs, two cats, and one hamster-AngelA dog-ThomasCats-MichaelTwo dogs, two turtles, one bird, and one fish-TraciDog-AshleyDog-JimmyA dog-CinnamonTwo dogs and one cat-KerriWho was your president when you were my age?Jimmy Carter-MichelleRonald Ragan-AngelJimmy Carter-ThomasJimmy Carter-MichaelGeorge W. Bush-AshleyRonald Ragan-Traci, Kerri, Cinnamon, Farrah, Jimmy

1980’s

What was your favorite TV show, movie, or other entertainment?Happy Day’s-AngelLove Boat and Fantasy Island-MichelleCartoons and Dukes of Hazzard-MichaelDukes of Hazzard-ThomasWho’s the Boss-AshleyThe Cosby Show-TraciFacts of Life, Dallas, Ghostbusters, Indiana Jones Temple of Doom, Footlose, Splash, and Romancing the Stone-CinnamonSave by the Bell-FarrahHappy Day’s-MicheleThe a Team-Jimmy Where did you live when you were my age?Wetumpka, Alabama-FarrahMobile, Alabama-MicheleMonroe, Louisiana-ThomasOrange Beach, Alabama-MichaelElmore, Alabama-MichelleGadsden, Alabama-JimmyBirmingham, Alabama-TraciBirmingham, Alabama-AshleyLaurel, Mississippi-Cinnamon

1980’s

What was your favorite subject in school?Spelling-AshleyScience-TraciSocial Studies-CinnamonAL History-FarrahScience-MicheleMath-MichaelSocial Studies-ThomasEnglish-MichelleMath-JimmySpelling-AshleyScience-TraciHow many people were in your family when you were my age?4-Michelle4-Thomas4-Michael5-Traci3-Cinnimon4-Farrah4-Michele

1980’s

What was the year when you were in 4th grade?1981-Angel1980-Michelle1980-Michael1980-Thomas1988-Ashley1984-Traci1984-Cinnimon1986-Farrah1982-Michele1982-Jimmy

1980’s

What was your favorite book or author?Anything about sharks, and the Hardy Boys-MichaelCharlotte’s Web-AshleyJudy Bloom-TraciEncyclopedia Brown-CinnamonLittle House on the Prairie-FarrahLittle Mouse and the Motorcycle-JimmyMark Twain and Tom Sawyer-Thomas

1990’sWhat was your favorite entertainment?Brandy-Home Improvement Jayme-TorkalsonsVictoria-Charlie’s AngelsJamie-The Cosby showValerie-read booksKatie-Full houseWhat did you wear?Brandy-OverallsJayme-pink sweaterVictoria-T-shirt and JeansJamie- Auburn shirt and JeansValerie-Bright colorsKatie-headbands

1990’sWhat pets did you have?Brandy-dogJayme-2 dogsVictoria- 0 petsJamie-farm animalsValerie-dogKatie-2 dogs, 3 catsWhat did you like to do in your free time? Brandy-danceJayme-sportsVictoria-play video gamesJamie-rode four wheelers Valerie-play pianoKatie-Gymnastics

1990’sWhat was the year you were in 4th grade?Brandy-1994Jayme-1996Victoria-1997Jamie-1991Valerie-1990Katie-1990What did your family do for fun?Brandy-went to beachJayme-go to beachVictoria-monopolyJamie-rode horsesValerie-went boatingKatie-go to beach

1990’sHow many people were in your family?Brandy-4Jayme-5Victoria-4Jamie-4Valerie-4Katie-5What did you want to be when you grew up?Brandy-teacherJayme-LawyerVictoria-veterinarianJamie-engineerValerie-writerKatie-Marine Biologist

1990’sWhere did you live?Brandy-Magnolia Springs ALJayme-Montgomery ALVictoria-Mobile AL Jamie-Wetumka ALValerie-Decatur AL Katie-Orange Beach ALWho was your favorite musician or band? (what type)Brandy-80s and 90s musicJayme-N syncVictoria-RockJamie-countryValerie-classicKatie-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