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What's Your Most Cherished Back-to-School Memory? PARLOR TALK R E A D E R S R E C A L L T H E I R I M PA C T F U L M O M E N T S . "I used to love shopping for school supplies and buying new uniforms. Then I usually had to get my skirts hemmed, so going to the tailor was also a highlight. It was very grown up!" – CL AUDIA D., NEW MEXICO "I remember my homeroom teacher, Sister Emily. She called us all her 'little cherubs.' I didn't know what that meant, but I sure didn't want to be one." – LIZ B., ILLINOIS "I enjoyed the anticipation and excitement of a new year. And I always couldn't wait to see who would be in my class." – JULIE F., CONNECTICUT "My parents would drop me off early, so my most vivid memory is meeting my friends in the cafeteria before first period and catching up on all the fun we had over the summer." – CHAD B., INDIANA "For me, going back to school meant fried burritos with cheese sauce from the cafeteria and recess soccer games with my friends." – ANTHONY S., OKL AHOMA "I just looked forward to getting my class schedule. I'd call my friends to see what classes we had together." – HEATHER R ., COLORADO "Wearing my brand-new penny loafers! They hurt my feet so bad. I remember getting out of the car, pain gripping my feet, and hearing my mom say: 'Have a nice day!' After breaking them in, the pain stopped, and I loved those shoes." – CHRISTINA R ., FLORIDA "Freshman orientation was the best. We got to hang out at the high school before the fall semester started. The lockers were black with a spray-painted design, the school emblem was sealed on the shiny floor, and the energy was electric. I remember thinking: I made it!" – NINA B., TEXAS "I have two memorable experiences. One was getting my first Trapper Keeper; I felt so high-tech. Second was wearing my new Jordans on the first day of fourth grade—now that was cool!" – JORGE V., TEXAS