Paula and I were best friends during our days at Ludlow. Our paths went in different directions once at Woodbury and Shaker, so we kind of drifted apart. But after all these years I still remember getting that news on the day it happened. She and another student, Kathy Tucker, were coming back from lunch.
I remember you and Paula being close, and Paula being a bit of a wild child. That day of the accident I remember Mr. Meshenberg coming on the PA right after lunch and telling the teachers to report the names of any kids who were missing. It was a tragedy for someone so young to lose her life - actually weren't there 3 girls who died?
On a lighter note I hope all goes well with you. I hope I'll see you again at some point. Take good care!
I was in homeroom with Paula in Junior High at Woodbury. There was an announcement after lunch requesting everyone to return to homeroom. We all knew something was wrong but no one knew exactly what happened until later. One of those moments you never forget.
Dont remember Paula. I do remember hearing after lunch that a Mustang hit a big old tree head on, folded like a tin can and 3 died. Quite the shock for us kids. For me JFK assassination (was at Byron), Mustang death crash, and Rodney Kane suicide were the 3 most intrusive adult realities of my school days. Prepared me for the Manson murders I guess. I'm thinking the tree is still there, and so are we.. Live true, love true, and let God take it from there...Peace out, Doug
I remember the day of the accident. I was supposed to go to lunch with Paula and Kathy, but I chose to eat in the cafeteria instead. I will never forget the announcement over the PA System. That was a horrible tragedy. RIP Paula and Kathy.
I was about to ask Kathy Tucker out for a date and then I heard that 3 girls were killed in the accident not realizing it was Kathy until I saw it on the News that night or next day.
I remember Paula fondly from Woodbury and High School. The news that she had died in that car crash that day, was devastating. I think the most pain I saw was in the eyes was in Geraldine Perkin's eyes. Try as I may, I could not find the words to that would console her. Those were sad days. I will not forget Paula.
I'll always remember Paula and her 1965 Ford convertible Mustang. Paula lived on Keswick across the street from the Ludlow Elemenary School playground basketball courts. Oftentimes a ball would get loose and roll across the street into her driveway and get stuck beneath that Mustang. Will never forget. Shaker life.
Aaron Polley
Paula Floyd died in a car accident in our jr. year 1967.
Leah K. Burns
Paula and I were best friends during our days at Ludlow. Our paths went in different directions once at Woodbury and Shaker, so we kind of drifted apart. But after all these years I still remember getting that news on the day it happened. She and another student, Kathy Tucker, were coming back from lunch.
Linda Alberty
Hi Leah!
I remember you and Paula being close, and Paula being a bit of a wild child. That day of the accident I remember Mr. Meshenberg coming on the PA right after lunch and telling the teachers to report the names of any kids who were missing. It was a tragedy for someone so young to lose her life - actually weren't there 3 girls who died?
On a lighter note I hope all goes well with you. I hope I'll see you again at some point. Take good care!
Barbara Goldman
I was in homeroom with Paula in Junior High at Woodbury. There was an announcement after lunch requesting everyone to return to homeroom. We all knew something was wrong but no one knew exactly what happened until later. One of those moments you never forget.
Douglas W. Scher
Dont remember Paula. I do remember hearing after lunch that a Mustang hit a big old tree head on, folded like a tin can and 3 died. Quite the shock for us kids. For me JFK assassination (was at Byron), Mustang death crash, and Rodney Kane suicide were the 3 most intrusive adult realities of my school days. Prepared me for the Manson murders I guess. I'm thinking the tree is still there, and so are we.. Live true, love true, and let God take it from there...Peace out, Doug
Leah K. Burns
Hey Linda!! I hope to see you too one of these days. It was great catching up at the 40th reunion. Be well, Leah
Claudia Searcy (Hess)
I remember the day of the accident. I was supposed to go to lunch with Paula and Kathy, but I chose to eat in the cafeteria instead. I will never forget the announcement over the PA System. That was a horrible tragedy. RIP Paula and Kathy.
Dale A. Scully
I was about to ask Kathy Tucker out for a date and then I heard that 3 girls were killed in the accident not realizing it was Kathy until I saw it on the News that night or next day.
C. Chris Hoffmann (Dimeglio)
I remember Paula fondly from Woodbury and High School. The news that she had died in that car crash that day, was devastating. I think the most pain I saw was in the eyes was in Geraldine Perkin's eyes. Try as I may, I could not find the words to that would console her. Those were sad days. I will not forget Paula.
Milan Tiff
I'll always remember Paula and her 1965 Ford convertible Mustang. Paula lived on Keswick across the street from the Ludlow Elemenary School playground basketball courts. Oftentimes a ball would get loose and roll across the street into her driveway and get stuck beneath that Mustang. Will never forget. Shaker life.