Garrett, Analida

Born the last of eight children to parents Sarah and Bruce, Analida Maria Garrett quickly became Sammi. She had long dark hair when she was born as did a comic strip maven, Long Sam. The nurses gave her the nickname and it followed her throughout her life. She grew up in Apalachin, NY and attended Owego Apalachin Schools graduating from OFA in 1974. Sammi was always an avid reader and a musician. She wanted to be Rock star at an early age and never stopped working toward that goal. She was also a prolific writer, starting with poems and songs and advancing to essays and short stories. It was h...