Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Local trivia: Three valves times five valves equals how much profit?

My elementary school had, as a "corporate partner," a local business: Skinner Valve.

Our school colors, green and white, were often combined with Skinner Valve's red and blue to represent our school.

I can remember changing the words to the (most-hated) song "Skinna-ma-rinki-dinki-dink" to "Skinner-ma...etc." in honor of Skinner Valve visitors. The lyrics go on to say "I love you."

Looking back, I have no idea why any of this was allowed, or even legal, or whether -- or how much -- money was involved.

It seems strange to me, but let me know, oh readers: did your elementary schools have corporate sponsors?

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