Back when I was growing up in Marlow Heights in the mid 60s to about '74, there were 'Grits' (also known at one time as 'Blocks'). These guys (and I was one of them once!) would wear Chuck Taylor hightops with colored shoestrings (never tied), two or three pairs of basketball or hockey socks pushed down, 'Macks' (construction worker pants), 'Banlon' shirts, and 'Peters' jackets (windbreakers), along with slicked back hair. I don't really remember what being a Grit stood for, except for acting tough. There were some hardcore Grits, to be sure, and I figure they are auto mechnics or put up sheet rock now.
In elementary school (I went to the now closed Sandymount Elementary in Marlow Heights, whose building still stands but is a christian academy) Grits were fairly benign types, other than the tough persona they put up. By the time I got to Junior High School (Benjamin Stoddert), the Grits were even tougher acting, and some were flat-out bad-a**es! I also remember when the carnival would be held at the Marlow Heights Shopping Center every year, the Grits would get into fights with some sort of other group there (such as the 'Freaks').
Anyway, I wondered when the Grits died off, because my family moved out of the area the beginning of '74 and in '76 I joined the Air Force? Does anyone remember them, or were you one of them? I'd like to hear some of your recollections. By the way, I put an ad up on this site, because I am interested in buying a used 'Peters' jacket.
Thanks to all!
Chuck Fraley
In elementary school (I went to the now closed Sandymount Elementary in Marlow Heights, whose building still stands but is a christian academy) Grits were fairly benign types, other than the tough persona they put up. By the time I got to Junior High School (Benjamin Stoddert), the Grits were even tougher acting, and some were flat-out bad-a**es! I also remember when the carnival would be held at the Marlow Heights Shopping Center every year, the Grits would get into fights with some sort of other group there (such as the 'Freaks').
Anyway, I wondered when the Grits died off, because my family moved out of the area the beginning of '74 and in '76 I joined the Air Force? Does anyone remember them, or were you one of them? I'd like to hear some of your recollections. By the way, I put an ad up on this site, because I am interested in buying a used 'Peters' jacket.
Thanks to all!
Chuck Fraley