First Day in School: “Dreaded Day” through “Why?”

Helen Keller

Helen Keller Studying at Perkins School for the Blind

By Manuel Daniel Germano

Introduction & Installments

When the author was seven, he was sent away from his home to live at Perkins School for the Blind and begin school. He “graduated” from Perkins 14 years later. In his article, Germano recalls in striking detail the traumatic events of that day.

“First Day in School” was published online in seven installments that were released between September 30, 2015 and October 12, 2015. Links for all seven installments and related websites and videos are listed below. The same set of links are also included with each installment. Les Conklin, Editor 

First Day in School: Part One. Dreaded Day – Published 9/30/2015
First Day in School: Part Two. Last Meal – Published  9/30/2015
First Day in School: Part Three. Longest Ride – Published 10/3/2015
First Day in School: Part Four. Everything’s Different – Published 10/3/2015
First Day in School: Part Five. Strange Bed – Published 10/8/2015 irst Day in School: Part Six. “Supper” to “Dinner” –  Published 10/9/2015
First Day in School: Part Seven. Why? – Published 10/9/2015

Perkins School for the Blind Website , www.perkins.org  Visit Website

Dave Powers/Perkins School for the Blind Video on YouTube Watch Video

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Manuel Germano

The Author, Manuel Germano, 2008, Bristol, Rhode Island. Courtesy Biking Sigs of Delta Sigma, Sigma Chi.

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Author: Les Conklin

Les Conklin is a resident of north Scottsdale He founded Friends of the Scenic Drive, the Monte de Paz HOA and is the president of the Greater Pinnacle Peak Association. He was named to Scottsdale's History Maker Hall of Fame in 2014. Les is a past editor of A Peek at the Peak and the author of Images of America: Pinnacle Peak. He served on the Scottsdale's Pride Commission, McDowell Sonoran Preserve Commission, the boards of several local nonprofits and was a founding organizer of the city's Adopt-A-Road Program.. Les is a volunteer guide at the Musical Instrument Museum.

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