Aysha: When did you graduate from The Berkeley Institute?

Aunt Edna: I graduated from The Berkeley Institute in the year of 1962.

Aysha: What subjects were taken and what were the most and least favourite subjects?

Aunt Edna: Back when I was in school we took the subjects as usual which includes Math, English Literature, Physical Education, Health, Science, Home Economics, Social Studies and that is all I can recall taking.

Aysha: In those classes do you remember what you focused on?

Aunt Edna: In Math we focused on Algebra and Geometry. In English we focused on Grammar and Figurative Language. In French we learned the basic pronunciations of words. In Physical Education we did Track and Field, High jump, Long jump, Softball and Netball. In Health we learned nutritional facts and human body development. In Science we did lots of Biology, Chemistry and Physics. In Home Economics we learned things like sewing and cooking and, last but not least, in Social Studies, we learned about the past and current events in Bermuda.

Aysha: What were your least and favourite subjects and why?

Aunt Edna: My least favourite subject was Math simply because I found it challenging. My most favourite subject was English because I enjoy writing poems and stories, it's a way of expressing yourself.

Aysha: What were some of the extra curricular activities that you participated in?

Aunt Edna: In school I was on the netball and softball team. I also remember participating in track and field.

Aysha: At Berkeley do you have any positive memories?

Aunt Edna: Yes, most definitely, I remember when my friends and I did a dance presentation for an assembly and it was on 'West Side Story'. We were very proud of ourselves and we all still remember it up until this day.

Aysha: At Berkeley do you have any negative memories?

Aunt Edna: Yes, I can remember our principal, Mr. Fredrick Furbert, he was a very stern man. He was always on top of our behaviour but I thank him for that now.

Aysha: How well did Berkeley prepare you for the future?

Aunt Edna: I must say Berkeley was a great school and it prepared me in so many ways. It prepared me very well.

Aysha: How has Berkeley changed?

Aunt Edna: From what I can tell, Berkeley has changed in terms of its building. It is much bigger and more spacious.

Aysha: What advice would you give to a new Berkeleyite?

Aunt Edna: I would tell "the new Berkeleyites" to stay focused. Take advantage of the many great opportunities at the school and take pride in your school work as well as your school. "Respice finem" — Keep the end in view.