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School memories

My old school is celebrating 50 years in existence. Because of this the local newsletter published a short piece with some ex pupils recollections. A lot didn't exactly tally with my own experience and recollection so I sent in a letter and now been invited to write more for a local history website.

The school was form by the amalgamation of two existing schools opening in September 1975. I'd done one year at the old school moving then to the new one.

I found it funny how some "recollections" were just simply wrong in my memory. Anyways I've written my few hundred words and submitted it to the editor. But in the post truth world it seemed to me they wanted to paint the school in a particular (negative) light so I'll be intrigued to see if all my words make it to the website as an alternative view or editorial bias takes over.
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SunshineGirl · 36-40, F
When you say a negative light, do you think that is a deliberate editorial steer, or just a British tendency to be a bit moany? I've got plenty of unpleasant memories from school (alongside many good ones), but probably wouldn't share them at a "celebration"!
OldBrit · 61-69, M
@SunshineGirl deliberate editorial steer. Encountered it when my son was there 20 years ago now and another local news outlet continually bad mouthed it.

Interestingly you then find the editor of that was once a pupil of the rival school about 2 miles away. I assume some long held grudge.

The guy I spoke to clearly had never even visited the school as I discussed various buildings and their history.