Janice Scott (Vitton)
This is my first posting on this website. I attended BHS for only my Senior year having previously attended secondary schools in Urbana and Kankakee. Little did I know at that time, Bloomington would truly be a life changing experience for me. The teachers and students in my classes were friendly and helpful. One teacher I found to be particularly inspirational was Margaret Means. Her approach to teaching earth science was a unique methodology of individualized and independent learning. That teaching style would become very important and popular in subsequent decades. At Bloomington high school, the extra curricular activities were outstanding and were instrumental in helping to create an overall positive attitude in the student body. I remember my first day at BHS, going through the front door and up the stairway. when I reached the first landing and looked up toward the second floor hallway, I noticed the prettiest girl walking past with a couple of friends wearing a skirt and carrying books clutched to her chest. I didn't see her the remainder of the year. It wouldn't be until three years later in the "Cage" at ISU that I met her with two or three of her friends. It was Janice Scott. They were planning a Sprng Break to Fort Lauderdale, Florida but had no transportation. I said maybe I could drive my Mom's car, a '57 Chevy. As it turned out I could take the car and the other student's parents actually let them go. There were parental discussions before the trip plans were finalized. Janice and I made a friends connection on that trip that eventually turned into our marriage. Our 55th Anniversary is tomorrow, June 29th. Janice has strong family values anchored in her Christian beliefs and her own upbringing. Her family has always been very supportive. Besides being a great Mother and Grandmother, Janice is a great friend to others and stays in touch with her high school friends. She has always been a great support for our family and has my deepest respect. That very pretty young girl I saw in the hallway at BHS is now a beautiful woman. For me, Bloomington High Scool was a life changing experience. Janice Scott Vitton, you are my best friend, the love of my life, Happy Anniversary. Jerry
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