John Charles McMeekinAndrew’s Grandfather

Born on July 4th,1944 Nicknamed “Jack” and “Meeks” Born in Philadelphia Lives currently in Chesnutt Hill

Fast Facts

Show kindness toward family members as well

as strangers Use kindness with friends Respect the environment

Living the Stripes

Some Adventures

• Went to South Africa on a safari• Climbed Table Mountain, one of the

Seven Wonders of the World• Went to Niagara Falls

Family Traditions

• Yearly Easter egg hunt• Summers in Nantucket ridding bikes

and going to the beach• Annul Christmas party

Hobbies, Sports and

Games Loves watching Eagles and Penn state games on TV

Loves to plant tomatoes and vegetables in his garden

Loves riding his convertible

School/ 3rd Grade

• Loved recess• Walked six blocks to get to school

every day• Sat in little wooden desks • Loved learning

I agree with my grandfather when he says to dream big and try your best.

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