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Challenging Protocol

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I was the first girl to take mechanical drawing. It wasn’t a political statement, although it was the beginning of the era of young women bucking the “normal” protocol. I wanted to draw buildings. I thought I would become an architect. That was before I realized how much it would cost in education to become … Read more

Boys and Girls

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The differences were extreme when I was 13 but by the time I was 17 and beginning my senior year, they weren’t as apparent. I had grown accustomed to my body and more aware of my personality. I was always surprised to be considered one of the popular girls. I believe I gained the distinction … Read more