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You Know You Grew Up In Plymouth, MI If...

5 signs you grew up in Plymouth, Michigan.

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You Know You Grew Up In Plymouth, MI If...
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No matter where someone grows up there is an undeniable fact themselves and the people in their town will bond over multiple things. For some who grew up in the South they know they grew up in their city if Walmart was the Friday night hang out. For me, I grew up in Plymouth Michigan a suburb right outside of Detroit, between the D and Ann Arbor. There are 5 signs that are true if you grew up in Plymouth.

1. You know Ann Arbor Road is one of the most hated roads especially on Friday night.

It was on the news last week as one of the most dangerous roads with one of the most dangerous intersections. Ann Arbor Road and Sheldon is one of the most dangerous places to drive especially on a busy night like Friday. With Kroger and other business's being right there it is inevitable if you aren't paying attention to be in an accident.


2. You went to a High School that is bigger than some colleges.

PCEP is one of the biggest High Schools in the country with the campus having 3 schools. You were either a Rock, Chief or Wildcat. Your brother could have gone to Salem, sister Plymouth and you end up at Canton. There are three separate sports teams for each school, and one large band unified by the three schools. Friday night Homecoming weekend football games were the best especially if one school was versing the other. The crowds either consisted of Red and White (Go Chiefs!) Blue and White (Go Rocks!) or Black and Silver (Go Wildcats!) Going to PCEP meant feeling like Plymouth was a jail, after all it was designed by people who build jails. You would find Salem to be confusing the first day as a Freshman until you realize it is a large square, and you found Canton Phase three to smell like chlorine. When you went to school, you found your High School experience prepared you for the college campus lifestyle. If you stay at home and go to a Community College you may find PCEP was about equivalent to the Community College.

3. Leo's Coney Island is one of your favorite hangouts.

Leo's Coney Island is filled with waitresses that were in your classes, and food that curved every Friday night appetite before Football games. The Chicken Finger Pita is one of my favorites, the employees are always nice and friendly and if you want a to go cup they will give you one (it's the little things)

4. You are found Downtown Plymouth during the summer and festival season.

Downtown Plymouth during the summer is beautiful. Every Friday night the town is full of people young and old enjoying ice cream or the music in the park. Different bands perform on the stage and it attracts the young and old alike. The Penn Theater is a cheap date idea tickets only being $3 for a movie that is not considered old yet. The Fall festival in September, Ice Festival in Janurary and Art in the Park in the Summer brings together the community.

5. Starbucks or Panera was one of your study spots.

Starbucks and Panera are two of the most popular hang outs in Plymouth. From studying to working on a group project or having a coffee date either one is usually crowded on the weekends. During the weekdays you can find people studying at either place while enjoying a frap from Starbucks or Caesar Salad from Panera.

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