M Then & Now
Photographed by Brandon Williams
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then:
1997
MY NAME: Keon Jordan
MY SCHOOL: Darlington High School, Class of 1997
ME THEN: I was very carefree and full of energy.
I didn’t mind saying what I was thinking or doing what I
wanted to do, just as long as I didn’t get caught!
MY STYLE: My style wasn’t too bad...I don’t think!
I liked all of the latest fashions, and I loved going to
JC Penney to get a new pair of Levi jeans to wear to a
game on Friday night.
WHAT I LOVED MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL:
I loved pep rallies the most because we could be as
loud as we wanted to be and wouldn’t get into trouble
with the teachers.
A TYPICAL FRIDAY NIGHT: A Friday night for me
meant hanging out with my friends at a basketball or
football game, then going to the local hangout spot,
which at the time was Burger King. People would circle
Burger King in their cars with the music blasting, and
we would just have a good time together.
MY DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE: My dreams were
to get married, have kids, and become a very success-
ful attorney, but I would often change my dreams from
time to time!
MY FAVORITE TEACHER: My favorite teacher was
Mrs. Susan Abraham. She was very down to earth and
would tell us exactly what we needed to hear--whether
we wanted to hear it or not. She kept it real with us and
wanted the very best for everyone, not just the kids in
her class. Everyone gave her the respect she deserved,
even if she had just made you mad in her class. She was
one of the coolest teachers I remember having in high
school.
1998
HOW I THINK MY CLASSMATES WOULD HAVE
DESCRIBED ME: I’m not really sure. I think I was
friendly with everyone, so I don’t think anyone would
have anything negative to say...but please don’t ask
any of them!
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