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Thomas Musgrave: Where and when where you born?

Ann White: I was born in Crawfordsville, Indiana in 1944. My father was in WWII and I did not see him until I was at least 9 months old. My mother lived with her mother while he was stationed at Edgewood Arsenal. According to legend I did not like him when he came home because that was the first male voice I heard!!!!!!!

Did you know there is a Crawfordsville monster?

Crawfordsville, Indiana was founded in the 1800s. It has been named on the top 100 best small towns in America. One interesting story that originated in Crawfordsville is the story of the Crawfordsville monster. The Crawfordsville Monster was sighted by 2 delivery men on September 5, 1891. They reported that before they saw it, they where overcome with fear and dread. They soon saw a creature about 18 feet long and 8 feet wide that moved rapidly through the air with 7 pairs of side fins. There was no head or tail visible, but only 1 flaming eye.

What games did you play as a child, and what where your fads?
We played normal games like tag, jacks, hopscotch, Monopoly Clue and card games. In the summer we lived on Winona Lake and spent most of the summer swimming or water skiing. Our main fad was hula hoops. I still cannot do them but I tried!

Facts about the Hula Hoop

S Japan once banned the hula hoop because the rotating hip

action seems indecent.

S On June 4, 2005 Australian Kareena Oates set a Guinness

World Record for hula hooping with 100 hoops.

S The world record for the largest hula hoop spun was set by

American Ashirita Furman at 51.5 ft. on June 1, 2007.

S Hula hoops have been made from metal, bamboo, wood,

grass, and now they are made with plastic with added glitter and noisemaker.

Did you travel? If so, where did you go?

Traveling is a passion for me. I love to plan trips and see new things. I particularly enjoy understanding new culture. I have been all over the world. Here are some of the places I have visited.

S -Paris

-Japan -Vietnam

-Argentina

-Alaska

S -England -Germany

-Caribbean -Chile -Italy

S -Scotland -New Zealand -Thailand -Hawaii

We have taken cruise ships, riverboats, barges, motor coaches, and even ridden elephant!

Facts about Vietnam

S There was a war between United States and North

Vietnam
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The war started on September 26, 1959 and ended on April 30, 1975 most populous country in the world

S With a population of over 89 million, Vietnam is the 13 th

What were your biggest fears when you were my age?

S I think my biggest fear was being homesick. I remember

going to camp asking the camp counselor if I could go home. Of course, I did not leave the camp, but I remember the feeling of being scared. I told my parents that I did not want to go to another camp again! I think it was the first time I was alone in a group of people whom I did not know and wasnt sure what to do.

Were you ever mentioned in the newspaper? Why did you choose your profession?

Over the years, I have been involved in various events and had my picture taken or articles written about different events that I was a participant. I was often on TV for these events.

I taught elementary school for 34 years as a fourth , fifth, and sixth grade teacher plus ten years in our gifted and talented program called PACE. I do not know for sure why I chose to be a teacher as I decided when I was about your age. I do know that there were many fewer choices for women when I was in college but the reality did not matter as this was something I needed to do.

What was school like when you were a kid?

S I loved school. I still do. I help in our school library once

a week. When we are in Arizona for three months, I take classes in an adult learning program. I love reading and learning!

How did you decide on your childrens names?

S Rob was named after my father and his middle name

comes from my fathers side. Conn was the last name of my grandmother.
S Beth was named after my mother and her middle name,

Ann, is my middle name. My real name is Elizabeth Ann White, but I go by Ann. Beth and Elizabeth are names used by many generations on both sides of the family.

What do you know about your family surname?

S Both sides of my family came to America in the 1700s.

You have many relatives that fought in the Revolutionary War. One of the oldest standing homes in Pennsylavania was built by Hans Herr and you can trace your family to his son, Benjamin Herr. All the families came to America for either economic or religious freedom. The early families arrived from Germany though several branches originated from other areas in Europe. When I am in Germany, I often see their names on hotels, shops, or restaurants. On many trips people have come up to me and started speaking German!

Facts about the Revolutionary War

S The Revolutionary War took place between 1775 and

1783 and was also called the American War of Independence.

S There were many different wars in the Revolutionary War.

The first was the French and Indian War. The last was the cutter gaspee was burned.
S About 7,200 Americans died during the Revolution.

Another 10,000 died with disease or exposure and about 8,500 died in British prisons.

What accomplishments are you most proud of?

I think I am most proud of your Dad and Aunt Beth and all our grandchildren. Each of you have special talents and have used them well. I can not take all the credit for this. Each of them have special gifts and they use those gifts well. Professionally as a teacher I love seeing my students as adults and knowing that I played a positive role in their lives. I also started our gifted and talented program that is still in place today. It was exciting being a pioneer in a field that we needed, but had to sell it to the community.