This is a great picture, especially since it is in color! I was in first grade this same year, in North Caroline, but the class picture was in black and white, as was my next three class pics. I'll bet lots of mothers said things like, "Why weren't you paying attention when they took this?". A half century later, though, it stands out among all those with the kids all looking forward with pasted on smiles!

I almost expected to see myself along that top row, but of course I was in the second grade that year, and couldn't be bothered with you young pups.