Every Story Matters
Welcome to our Stories page, where the memories of our community come alive. Here, we celebrate the voices and experiences that shape who we are. Each narrative is a thread in the rich tapestry of our history, and by sharing them, we ensure they are never forgotten. Dive into our collection and join us in honoring our shared legacy.
Our Featured Memory
CHARLESTON, S.C., 1973—
I met my first stepmother at a Shoney’s Big Boy.
The official LLC was probably just Shoney’s, but you can’t be putting a chubby fellow in red-and-white checkerboard overalls with a pompadour that could shame Elvis, holding up a double cheeseburger Lady Liberty style out front—and not expect him to get top billing in everyone’s head.
Shared Memories
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Shoney's CavemanCHARLESTON, S.C., 1973—
I met my first stepmother at a Shoney’s Big Boy.
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School SpiritI couldn’t have asked for more my junior year at Middleton (except I had Mrs. Snyder for English, again)!
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Weezie - StA Class of ‘59“We were very fortunate to grow up in those days and we stayed friends
forever.” -
Andy Gowder - MHS ‘79“The single most influential person in my life besides my family was Mrs.
Almond because, I like to say, she took me by the scru` of my neck and told
me what I needed to do. -
Mary Bailey - StA ’77 but graduated in Dec ’79 due to illness.I just love remembering the 70s life was good back then. Teens worked for what they wanted and still went to school.
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Jeri Rowe - MHS '81I was 18 the last time I walked into that red-brick schoolhouse.
Community Voices
Hear from our community — the impact of stories shared.
