KKxyz 3,59957 Jul 14, 2011#111 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

holyfamilypenguin 4,5593 Jul 08, 2011#101 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

KKxyz 3,59957 May 22, 2011#91 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

holyfamilypenguin 4,5593 May 18, 2011#81 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

KKxyz 3,59957 Apr 24, 2011#71 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

holyfamilypenguin 4,5593 Oct 26, 2010#31 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

KKxyz 3,59957 Oct 20, 2010#21 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? […]

Oct 17, 2010#1 The paddle seems to be very much the preferred implement in USA schools. When did it first come into widespread use? I am particularly interested in early mentions of the school paddle in dated factual or fictional literature, and in official documents. Have other cultures used the paddle in schools? Quote Like […]

Unread postSep 13, 2023#1 Having returned a little early from my travels and seeing little activity, I have started this thread During a cruise up the East Coast coast last summer, my crew and I met and spent a very enjoyable and somewhat alcoholic late afternoon /evening in the excellent company of a fellow yachtsman […]

Grammar School Boy 5712 Oct 27, 2023#1061 PE teachers are indeed a formidable breed. Getting whacked by them at any time was to be feared. I understand that PE Mistresses also whacked forcefully according to the girls at my school. Mind you,one played hockey for the county and another was a good tennis player. Quote […]