The school saying "wait, come and help me" broke me. None of the buildings to which I went to school as a child are schools anymore and it is as if a major part of my life has been erased thereby. Bonnie's description of how school operated then is similar to my own, although God and Bible reading were already being phased out. The relationship building elements, however, love and family and country and caring for one another - all of these I recall. So, too, do I recall the emphasis on education and learning and thinking for ourselves. I am so pleased that she is involved in the preservation of the school building, and in preserving the memories of the past! Her vision for the near future and completion of the museum and center is so attractive! This is one of the most heart-warming interviews I have seen so far! Well done!
Bonnie knows the true meaning and value of the things we've lost and are continuing to lose. This is a wonderful endeavor. Sure would enjoy seeing a video of their opening celebration. 🥰🌿♥️
I loved her story, she was raised and grown up like I did from my little town of widen wva, it's pretty much goin now, but I still have my memories. Thanks
Bonnie is so right iwas raisedjust like her.Thank God for Appalachia! The America i grew up in was what she spoke of! America has changed till i don't reconize it for the most part ! Thank God for my Appalachia culture and land were we know what Faith,family respect ,hardwork really is!
The chalkboard caught my attention right away and took me to my childhood of attending a three room school. I can identify with what Bonnie was saying there. I think it is sad that so many landmarks and history are covered up or torn down and just forgotten. I think it kinda takes away the gauge to measure just how far we have or have not come. I pray that her and her team will be successful in getting the museum finished so others will get a glimpse into what once was. Great storyteller. Keep them coming.
Oh I really enjoyed watching this! My grandmother and many family members were born and raised in Pipestem and attended this school, and my cousin and aunt both taught at Pipestem Elementary when I was young. So much history ❤️ My granny used to say those same words when she was alive- “we were poor but we didn’t know it, and we were so rich in love.” Hearing Bonnie repeat that sentiment brought a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes!
I enjoyed Miss Bonnie's stories immensely. I went to a Cathloic school the first 5 years in the 60's. The children were unkind. They made fun of those of us who were from poor families and those who were not as good looking as others. We are from western PA. My great aunt,who was born in 1903, and her 8 younger siblings attended 1 room schools. Later she attended college that was called Slippery Rock Normal School.
There's a good chance Bonnie went to the same school that my grandmother had gone to. She was born in Hinton but then moved to farmland when she married.
The school saying "wait, come and help me" broke me. None of the buildings to which I went to school as a child are schools anymore and it is as if a major part of my life has been erased thereby. Bonnie's description of how school operated then is similar to my own, although God and Bible reading were already being phased out. The relationship building elements, however, love and family and country and caring for one another - all of these I recall. So, too, do I recall the emphasis on education and learning and thinking for ourselves. I am so pleased that she is involved in the preservation of the school building, and in preserving the memories of the past! Her vision for the near future and completion of the museum and center is so attractive! This is one of the most heart-warming interviews I have seen so far! Well done!
Bonnie, you did a beautiful job. So proud of how you are moving this along!
Bonnie knows the true meaning and value of the things we've lost and are continuing to lose. This is a wonderful endeavor. Sure would enjoy seeing a video of their opening celebration. 🥰🌿♥️
I loved her story, she was raised and grown up like I did from my little town of widen wva, it's pretty much goin now, but I still have my memories. Thanks
Bonnie is so right iwas raisedjust like her.Thank God for Appalachia! The America i grew up in was what she spoke of! America has changed till i don't reconize it for the most part ! Thank God for my Appalachia culture and land were we know what Faith,family respect ,hardwork really is!
The chalkboard caught my attention right away and took me to my childhood of attending a three room school. I can identify with what Bonnie was saying there. I think it is sad that so many landmarks and history are covered up or torn down and just forgotten. I think it kinda takes away the gauge to measure just how far we have or have not come. I pray that her and her team will be successful in getting the museum finished so others will get a glimpse into what once was. Great storyteller. Keep them coming.
Oh I really enjoyed watching this! My grandmother and many family members were born and raised in Pipestem and attended this school, and my cousin and aunt both taught at Pipestem Elementary when I was young. So much history ❤️ My granny used to say those same words when she was alive- “we were poor but we didn’t know it, and we were so rich in love.” Hearing Bonnie repeat that sentiment brought a lump to my throat and tears to my eyes!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I enjoyed Miss Bonnie's stories immensely.
I went to a Cathloic school the first 5 years in the 60's. The children were unkind. They made fun of those of us who were from poor families and those who were not as good looking as others. We are from western PA.
My great aunt,who was born in 1903, and her 8 younger siblings attended 1 room schools. Later she attended college that was called Slippery Rock Normal School.
Pipestem is beautiful!
I'm loving these stories. However, please mic yourself as well. I'm wearing out my volume knob trying to hear the questions. :)
There's a good chance Bonnie went to the same school that my grandmother had gone to. She was born in Hinton but then moved to farmland when she married.
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