The School Mime
A Memory of Motherwell.
A fond memory while attending Brandon High was appearing in the school’s Christmas show (circa 1958). Mr McKeown the English teacher, commonly known as “Cueballs”, decided to stage a mime act. I think all of us taking part were very self-conscious making exaggerated gestures because even after many weeks of rehearsals our continuing lacklustre efforts had caused Mr McKeown much hand wringing. He was convinced the actual performance would be a disaster. Fortunately “on the night”, thanks to the vital ingredient – a live audience – everyone who took part rose to the occasion and the performance was a resounding success. No one was more relieved than poor old “Cueballs”.
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To be precise, in 1958 the school was certainly known as "The Central" but shortly after was renamed Brandon High. If I remember correctly a school uniform was also introduced at the same time, but was not compulsory. However, desiring to appear "cool", I turned up one morning wearing a pair of jeans with a row of brass press-studs adorning both legs and was promptly sent back home to change into more acceptable attire! It all seems another lifetime now.