Back in 70's very few girls rode bicycles in Berhampur. I was one of the only 2 girls who used to come to school on a cycle. The other girl was called Saroja. I think she was in our school for about 2 years. She used to ride a gents' cycle and I had a ladies' one without the rod. I remember some of the boys used my cycle during the recess time to bring HW books which they forgot at home.
Once Miss Mabel, I think she was our class teacher in std VI, asked me to come to school at 4 pm (our school hours ended at 1 pm). I did not know the reason and was scared to ask for one. I was wondering if she would punish me or give me an extra class. I reached at 4 pm sharp. The school was empty. I parked the cycle under the guava tree(where we usually parked). I saw Miss Mabel, Miss Mary and few more teachers standing near the staff room. They did not call me and instead they came to me. That was very unusual. They asked for the cycle key and you know what ....all of them enjoyed the cycle ride...each one riding at a time. Uffff...I was relaxed and enjoyed seeing them having fun for almost an hour. I think having a ladies' cycle did the trick. They thanked me. Now I cherish the moment. If Miss Mabel was reading the blog I am sure she would remember.
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Guess why they freaked out on your CyKAL?
Because Har Pal Yahan Jee Bhar Jiyo, Jo Hai Sama CyKal Ho Na Ho!!!
Hi Lakshmi.......
I remember Miss Mabel and Miss Mary. Ms.Mabel I can imagine riding the bike but Ms.Mary...OMG, she was such a petite thing....:-}
Ms Mabel was renowned for her braided hair , kissing her toes ! Makes me remind of the Garnier Fructis ad where the girl lifts an article with it.
I cannot remember Ms. Mabel...but do remember a MS. Elizabeth ( was she a 6 th grade teacher?) who used to bike to school and I thought it was so cool!And Ms.Mary was Ms.MAry Kutti?
Naresh...Ms Mabel not only had beautiful long braided hair....she always used to put the plait in the front..I think her full name was was Ms Mabel Vincent
Nivedita...I am not too sure if Ms Mary was Mary Kutti...but she was very slim with curly hair. she used to teach maths.
Does anyone remember a teacher by the name of Ms Brenda?
Jhansi: Was Mr.Brenda your class teacher?
When did you leave school ??
We need to figure out where Miss Mabel Vincent is. She was beauty personified. Smiled occasionally, sharp, wore a sari where skirts were the norm, and had a unique stance, of leaning backward against the teacher's desk with arms folded. I can go on & on ...
Vimal...I am not sure whether I got Ms Brenda's name right...She was a little short and fair and had a brilliant smile. I think she was my class teacher in VII but not too sure. I was trying to figure out if any of you could remember her and if the name was right
Sushil...I left school in 1974. Javel Iqbal, Suresh Gupta, Debashsish Panda, Suresh Rathod, Arun Bhatt, Shankar were all my class mates. Aruna Joshi...Udaya's younger sister too was in my class. Udaya was one year senior. Now enuf....tooo many clues
Hi Lakshmi,
You got Brenda's name right as well as all the boys in your class. The names you missed out are Joydeep Nayak, Afshan Taher, Gita Kar. There are plenty of photographs of Miss Brenda in this blog.
By the way you blog well. Do keep writing. Thanks for getting in touch through FB. We will plan a mini reunion soon.
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