John Story Jenks Elementary School circa 1960's

William Shaner '42

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William Shaner's entry:
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Currently living in abstemious retirement in West Haven CT.

After Jenks, I attended Penn Charter, then Amherst College and finally Penn Law school. I served in the Marine Corps from 1950-52( no Korea, thankfully).

I am the father of six, grandfather of 7. I worked in Sales and advertising all my life (Lees Carpets, Playtex, Uniroyal Tires, radio sales, Bache & Co, 3 advertising agencies (NYC) and finally outdoor advertising which sent my 6 kids to college, who grew up in Westport CT. Teachers I remember:

  • Kindergarten: Miss Bennet
  • First Grade: Miss Bernheimer
  • Second grade: Miss Smith
  • Third grade: Mrs. Cressman
  • Fourth grade: Miss Rometsch
  • Fifth grade: Mrs. McDermott
  • Sixth grade; Mrs. Neuman
  • Principals : Miss Scott, Carryl Coburn.

I guess that's pretty good for a seventy-three year old! This website is a wonderful idea. I have been back to the school and have taken some of the same photos you have.

Bill Shaner '42
wmshaner@yahoo.com,

Michael Stevenson entry:
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It was sure great to hear these memories of Bill's. Thanks for sharing!

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