M Then & Now
Photographed by Brandon Williams
feature story
Jilᄙ
Bramblett
then:
MY NAME:
Jill Mitchell
MY SCHOOL:
A.C. Flora High School,
Columbia, South Carolina
ME THEN: Because I was very social, I enjoyed hang-
ing out with my friends, as well as being involved in
sports and other high school activities. Swimming was
one of my passions growing up. I was a swimmer with
the Columbia Swim Club and I participated in the Ju-
nior Olympics. I also played basketball, volleyball and
recreational softball. I served on several school com-
mittees, including the Miss Falcon Pageant Committee
and the Merchandising Committee.
Aside from my high school activities, I took lessons
from a modeling agency in town during my sophomore
year. I modeled for Berry’s on Main and was in several
different fashion shows for several retailers, including JB
White (out of business now), Davidsons (which is now
Macy’s) and others.
MY STYLE: I came from a retail background and was
always trying to wear the latest fashion. Unfortunately,
Go-Go boots, bell bottom pants, mini-skirts, and Can-
dies shoes were all part of that wardrobe.
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AUGUST 2017
1972
WHAT I LOVED MOST ABOUT HIGH SCHOOL:
I loved the changing times, being with so many great
friends, and meeting new people.
A TYPICAL FRIDAY NIGHT: For me, a typical Friday
night involved gathering with friends at LaBrasca’s for
pizza and going to high school football games.
MY DREAMS FOR THE FUTURE: I wanted to leave
my mark on the world by helping those who could not
help themselves, especially children and animals.
MY FAVORITE SUBJECTS: My favorite subjects were
drama and creative writing.
HOW I THINK MY CLASSMATES WOULD HAVE
DESCRIBED ME: They would have described me by
using three F’s: friendly, focused, and fun.
(L) Modeling for
Berry’s On Main
MY
MOST
PRIZED
ACCOMPLISHMENT:
Graduating high school early and attending the
University of Georgia were my greatest accomplish-
ments.
WHAT WAS MOST IMPORTANT TO ME: Being with
family and friends, having fun, and going to college
were the most important things in my life.
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