I read this message during my lunch break and have been pondering it during the afternoon. I can't honestly say why we all felt that we had to get the piece completed each term. Was it a sense of not letting each other down? Obviously when we were juniors it was fear of the seniors in the house (who actually went to great lengths to ensure that everyone did finish in time). When we were seniors was it the same, not letting the house down?loringa wrote:Incidentally, as a bloke who can barely operate a sewing machine, I find this topic absolutely fascinating. It amazes me not only that a teacher should be so feared but that you felt obliged to stay up all night to finish something so unimportant compared with the rest of your education. You all have my deepest sympathy but please keep the stories coming!
Why did I finish that polo neck and not do any revision for my Cambridge entrance exam? All I know, and I am sure the other Hertford survivors will understand, at the time it seemed the natural thing to do. (BTW Oxford was my first choice anyway )