It would appear that Sarah Ferguson was a memorable type of person long before she became the Duchess of York. And, despite the fluctuating public opinion of her now, the record shows that Ferguson was always a well-liked individual.
According to an official biography (via The Washington Post), Ferguson was known in boarding school for her "jolly dormitory japes," or practical jokes, which included sliding down the hall on mattresses and initiating food fights in the cafeteria. The biography also states that while Ferguson "excelled at swimming and tennis," she was significantly less known for her "academic achievement." However, the future Duchess was certainly popular among her peers, as she was elected to be "head girl" by her fellow schoolmates.
Upon completing the British equivalent of high school, Ferguson went on to attend a secretarial college in London. According to The Washington Post, her entrance interview card described her as having "initiative and personality which she will use to her advantage when she gets older," and noted she "accepts responsibility happily."
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