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"This is me in second grade in the halcyon days before I got my period and before my little hopes and ideals were crushed. (It’s also when I went by my 'slave name' Sarah Ellen Feldman. The year is 1969, the place is Miami, FL. My mom is 'away' (ahem) so my dad was taking care of us. This explains my unkempt appearance; not only was my dad busy with his own job but my hair was very curly and he tried in vain to brush the curls away every morning." --Dixie
After the jump: Dixie today...
"The year was 1992, and if you take a nine out of that you should get something close to my weight. I was a fat little kid somewhere around 200 lbs at 5'5 and wearing God knows what. Oh wait, that's the shirt with the fishing lures on it. I went to school like that -- I'm pretty sure that was hell. People told me time and time again that I would grow into it, I guess they were right." -Charlie
After the jump: Charlie today...
"This picture was taken sometime in seventh or eighth grade at Disneyland. I commonly refer to junior high as 'The Ugly Years,' and they are horribly painful to look back on! My senior pictures thankfully turned out better." -Laney
After the jump, Laney today...
"This picture was taken at a high school marching band contest in which we had participated. I (Laura) clearly thought that having thick black glasses and extremely long hair was stylish. And Stef thought putting beads on her marching band hoodie would be unique touch. Our braces were also classy. Our more recent picture is definitely a relief to both of us!" --Laura, on left
After the jump: Laura and Stef today...
"When I was young my mum wanted me to be the 'perfect little girl' with short hair and Peter Pan collar from LE PETIT FAUNE. In this school picture I was 5 years old and look so determined. That never changed but my hair is longer and I look more trendy!" -Capucine, Paris
After the jump: Capucine today...
