Hawk, too funny, and I have to say I dont think there were any "good" girls in my time, just those that didnt get caught. When I go back for our class reunions ( I get invited and go every ten years even though I didnt graduate with them) I am amazed at how some of us managed to really do well in our life despite having challenges. I had a rough childhood, in 3 different foster homes and wanted badly to get away. I look back now and just have to wonder how we, and I mean you, me and all the other responses from people on this thread did it. Pell grants paid for tuition only, the rest I did with scholarships, and I applied for every one that was available to me. One time there was one for $200 and I got it because nobody else bothered. I volunteered on our ambulance, my phone had a special ring that would alert me if it was a call from somebody needing help. I would get to the fire dept and have my kiddos in the car and there would be one or two of the wives of the volunteers there who would take them for me while I went out on the call. It was a small close knit community, Darrington Washington and everyone knew everyone. When I started this thread I had no idea that so many of you that responded were such incredible people. Big hugs to all of you. I already look at all of you through different eyes knowing what you have accomplished. And you quilt too!