Started first grade at Buchanan in 1965 and we did wear skirts or dresses every day - Very impractical on cold winter days and on the playground. I was in sixth grade before the dress code changed and girls were allowed to wear pants!

Back in those days, girls were required to wear dresses to school. And there were no shorts and t-shirts for boys, just button downs and long pants. There is a reason I always remember my mother ironing when I was young! I didn't start first grade until 1964, but we were still wearing Mary Janes and white ankle socks then, just was we see in this picture. We changed from school clothes to play clothes when we got home. Play clothes were usually ripped and dirty and often didn't fit. No one would dream of ironing those.

I came upon this site for the first time today. I also was in James Buchanan first grade 1961. I recognize half the people in the picture. The school should be torn down next year.