ST. LOUIS - As a new school year begins, if you live around St. Louis, there's a good chance you've heard some variation of the question "Where do" or "Where did you go to high school?"

It's more than just small talk. According to Niche.com, the Greater St. Louis Metropolitan Area is home to more than 100 public high schools and dozens of private high schools.

The question has undoubtedly become a staple of everyday St. Louis culture. But how exactly did it come to be?

In 2005, Dan Dillon, a part-time worker with the Missouri History Museum, explored the phenomenon in his book, titled, "So, Where'd You Go To High School? The Baby Boomer Edition." The book reflects on St. Louis area high school life during the 1950s and 1960s.

"It’s a great conversation starter – although it irritates t

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