Alison Mildon Part 2, teenage years - Manawatu Conversations

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Description: Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 13th August 2024. Part 2 of 5. Was a girl guide until high school. Fortunate to have Cecily Snoxell as captain. Went to Freyberg High School. Obtained drivers license and drove to school. Started in professional class – languages etc. Did well with English in third form but hated it in fourth form. Nearly the bottom of the class. Four different maths teachers. Did not enjoy secondary school. Not many friends. Was accredited University Entrance qualification In 1966 went on a five-month trip with her mother and grandmother to USA, UK, Ireland, Denmark, Italy then ship to Australia and flew back to New Zealand. She didn’t know what she wanted to do. Wanted to be a nurse but got no encouragement. Became a nurse aide at Dannevirke hospital and liked it.