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My grandfather after 6th grade.

He used to jokingly tell me and my sibs that he spend 6 years in 1st grade, but the reality is that he lasted until 6th grade.

(In response to this post by RoswellGAHokie)

Posted: 09/16/2021 at 5:44PM

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