Poarch Stories: Consolidated Schoolhouse Part 5

Today, we're continuing our conversation about the Consolidated School. Sheila Odem joins us to discuss her time attending the Consolidated School and how it differs from school life today. We listen in as she reminisces about "the good ole days".

[1:03] - Sheila and Mayra Odem introduce themselves.

[5:03] - Sheila reminisces about life in the Poarch Creek community. 

[6:38] - Back in the day, students didn't have a lot of toys.

[9:16] - Students sometimes had to wrap themselves in blankets.

[12:35] - Sheila remembers a time when she was disciplined in school.

[18:44] - Christmas time at the Consolidated School was special.

[24:06] - Kids in The Tribe tried to be helpful after a shotgun accident.

[28:05] - Each day started with a prayer.

[30:23] - There wasn't enough money to keep the Consolidated School.

[32:10] - When Sheila changed schools, they were treated differently.

[35:05] - Sheila remembers when there were threats of riots.

[41:49] - During downtime at her job, Sheila learned to type.

[49:40] - Mayra reminisces about being in the Boys and Girls Club.

[57:39] - Sheila discusses her dad's leg injury.

[1:13:03] - Sheila has never been ashamed of being an Indian.