Russell's Profile
By Jack

Russell was a lonely child at school. His best friend, Ralph Cummins died at the age of 10.

He remembers that, on the first day of 1st grade, he wouldn't go into school. He just stood outside for the whole day. The teacher (Miss Gruver) checked on him from time to time.

Russell said that they studied reading, arithmetic, geography, and history.

He remembers one field trip when he was in 6th grade. They went to Washington's Crossing.

Miss Gruver had a very interesting way of punishing the students. She picked them up, shook them, and put them down.

Russell said that Miss Gruver and his mother (Sadie Hildebrant) went to school together.

Russell said that, overall, he did NOT like school.