Was a junior in high school. Was in a French class when word came over the intercom. We were allowed to watch the TV in the cafeteria while waiting for the buses after school was let out.

The 1960 presidential election was the first that I followed closely and took part in class mock debates on the election issues of the day. JFK's death hit home pretty hard - did join the Peace Corp after college. 50 years later not much of an idealist any more.

Curt