School stories v1
LaSalle school stories v1
Married in 1977, have lived in New Mexico, Oregon, and now 22 years in Arizona. Went to college for dental assisting. Worked as a dental assistant for AZ Dept. Of Corrections and now am an Administrative Secretary for AZ Dept. Of Corrections. Widowed in 2015. I have 2 wonderful cats. I do not have any grandchildren, but have lots of grandcats and granddogs?
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After HS, I went to Vincennes University, two year Associates degree in architecture. I Married my wife Vicki, (Clay HS ‘71), raised our family locally, currently married for 51 year’s! I started a business , A & W Masonry Builders, inc. in 1974, retired after 40 years. Now at 71, I look back and reflect on all the people I’ve met, friendships I’ve made, memories of school and beyond, and how blessed I really am!
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Retired from Bayer Healthcare 30 years, married 34 years.. spend time at our lake property at Lake Barkley KY.
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Joined navy shortly after finishing school, worked at auto mechanic after returning home till about 5 years ago started working for dhl. Got into the old vw world 10 yrds ago and still enjoying the friendship and comradery of the other people who also enjoy those cars.
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Couple of years at Purdue Moved to Minneapolis for 10 years and ran a software company Been in Indy since 1986 and have been in IT and software my entire career Leading the IT Team for a multi-division manufacturing company
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Went to college in California, traveled around the world and lived in too many different places. Had many adventures that are better told in person over martinis. Met my wife while living in Bangkok.
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Worked every day for 31 years at the same place, and stated home after my grandkids were born to watch them. Living life to the fullest with my beautiful family!!
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I worked as a writer and editor at the South Bend Tribune for 31 years, retiring in 2010.
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Worked in the IT industry for the last 35 years. I finished at Notre Dame on October 1, 2018, after a bit over 20 years.
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I’ve live in Minnesota, Nebraska, California and finally settled in Texas. Still working. Will probably continue to work as long as I am healthy. Left Texas after 34 yrs and moved to PA in 2019 (temporarily)….I think I’ve had enough cold. Ready to go back to TX.
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Graduated BSIM. Purdue University 1973 Held jobs with Cincinnati Inc, Clark Equipment,Rockwell International, and retired from Meritor Automotive. Retired Aug 2016
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Germany (1976); Panama (1981 - 1982); El Salvador (1983,1988); Honduras (1988 - 1989); Panama (1989 - 1990); Persian Gulf - Saudi Arabia, Iraq, & Kuwait (1990 - 1991)
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Joined the Marine Corps served a tour in Vietnam and was a Police Officer for 35 years with the St. Joseph County Police
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Lived and worked in Albuquerque, NM, Sacramento, CA and Temple, TX. Retired in Jacksonville, FL. Of all the places we’ve lived, New Mexico was the most difficult to leave. Kathy had a place in town and I had a place 30 miles North, outside of the old Spanish village Placitas. We would spend the week at her place in Albuquerque and my place in Placitas on the weekends. I met my Kathy in Albuquerque, learned to Ski in Southern Colorado and Northern New Mexico. Went Elk hunting in the mountains near Taos and raised two beautiful German Shepards. Nearly 20 years there and then I got a job opportunity in Sacramento. California was interesting but ultimately not for us. I did land a gig at a defense company, Aerojet, in Rancho Cordova. There I saw some of the absolutely most amazing things. Aerojet built both solid rocket motors and liquid fueled engines. They were also a prime subcontractor for the frame of the F-22. My team serviced the desktop PCs and printers throughout the 12,000 acre site, I had access to everything except the highest security areas. After ten years in Sacramento, it was on to Temple, Texas where we fulfilled our dream of owning and restoring a historic home. Our neighbors were wonderful and the overall pace of life was very comfortable. We picked up our third German Shepard, Rocky. Kathy initially worked for a big hospital corporation in Temple, then went on the road as a consultant. I spent my time working on the home. Eight years in Texas and Kathy got a job offer she couldn’t refuse in Jacksonville, FL. She has since retired and now we spend our time doing retired people things. I fix stuff that breaks and Kathy reminds me of what needs to be fixed next.
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I’ve been an elected in South since 2005. I was elected to the South Bend Common Council in 2008. Ran for mayor in 2015 and 2023.
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BS and MS in Special Education Moved to Plymouth, IN Have 2 adult children Retired in 2012 but continued substituting Have 1 granddaughter Traveled in the U.S. and Europe Enjoying life
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We moved from Annapolis Maryland to Sparks Nevada in 2021 to be near our daughter and granddaughter who live in Fremont California
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I moved in 1967, so I was prevented from graduating from La Salle, but I'm hoping to join this site, since this year is the 50th since '69. I've been in California since I left La Salle after my sophomore year. I graduated from Berkeley High, went on to get a B.A. in Speech Communication, a teaching credential, and minored in music. I've studied acting and singing over the years, and right now I'm acting with a radio theater company in San Francisco. I have worked in the animal shelter and protection field and also taught for a time. I have two wonderful dogs, Sally and Roger, both rescued from sad situations.
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I went to college at DePauw University and graduated with a Music Education degree. I then studied at Southern Methodist University, got my Masters and got a teaching job in Silverdale, Washington where I taught for 3 1/2 years before I met and married my husband and moved to Montana. I taught for a year and then began having children. I stayed home with my kids until the youngest was in preschool and then went back to teaching for two days a week for 19 years. When our first grandchild was born I retired and now am free to help with grandkids and travel to see my children. We have 13 grandchildren. Seven in Billings, four in Seattle and two in Fresno, Ca.
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Still plays with old cars..'62 Studebaker..'28 Oldsmobile..'70 Cutlass..'75 Chevelle..and a '98 Harley. Looking to keep in touch with classmates with same interests....Car shows, swap meets, junk yard jaunts ...Founding member of Roller Rockers Car Club...2003
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I've been a priest in the Congregation of Holy Cross for 35 years now and have been an art teacher at the University of Portland for the last 19 years.
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I got married one year after graduation to John Horvath class of 71 we were married for 28 years before divorcing. John and I had 3 beautiful daughters, Tara 1976, Twin daughters Stacey and Stephanie 1981. After John and I divorced I had gotten remarried to Ray Maldonado 2 years later on Valentines day 2003, in the West Indies on the island of St Lucia. Ray has a daughter and son from his first marriage and he has 2 grandaughters. I have 5 beautiful grandchildren 4 boys and 1 girl they range in ages 5 up to 19 as of Jan 14, 2023. I was a stay at home mom, in 1999, I went back to school to the Academy beauty college to gain my diploma as a nail technician. I worked 2 years fir other salons before renting a place to open my own nail salon,and ran my own nail business by myself for 2 years until I was in a severe auto accident in 2003 3 months after getting remarried. I worked for 6 months after the accident until I had to close my doors of the salon. That was the saddest day for me. I ended up doing an early retirement because I started my disability then. I had numerous surgeries due to the accident. Now, I'm happily retired and enjoy spending time with my grandkids, and during the summer spending time in my veggie and flower garden. We go camping on weekends from the early spring into late fall. Hoping this yr ,2023, to travel places with our pull behind hybrid rv..
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Bachelors degree in accounting 1972 Masters in Business Administration 1982 Both degrees at Indiana University at South Bend CPA for 12 years Chief financial executive from 1992 through 2024 Enjoy seeing all of my classmates at every LHS reunion
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Graduated from DePauw University in 1973 with BS in Music Education, Choral General; Received MS in Secondary Education from IU in 1981; taught music for 34 years in 14 different South Bend Schools; started, executed and was initial administrator for the Clay HS Visual & Performing Arts Magnet program; served as Fine Arts Facilitator for SBCSC from 2010-2014; then retired in 2014. Active in Business & Professional Women from 1975-2010, serving as Indiana State President in 1984-85 and National President in 1996-97; served on St. Joseph County Firefly Festival Board, including president, until it closed; served as music director and later show director for numerous SBCSC Firefly musicals; served on several area school boards; church choir director; committee member for various So. Bend Alumni Assoc. committees; inducted into South Bend Hall of Fame (2021); did substituting for SBCSC
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Karen and I were married in 2010. We have 7 wonderful grandchildren. 5 girls Madden, Raegan, Kenzie, Charlotte & Brayleigh and 2 boys Jaxon & Brody. I retired after 30 years at AM General. I worked for 10 years on the shop floor as a member of the UAW local 5 and 20 years in Manufacturing Engineering. The last 8 years I was the Sr. Manager.
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Married to Pam Arnold (class of 76) May 1977. Graduate Indiana University iBS Accounting 1980. Worked for 6+ years at Indiana State Board of Accounts. Went to a Bible College 1986-1988. Youth Pastor in St, Petersburg Florida 1988-89 Moved to Help my Father-in-law plant a church in Tacoma WA in 1989. Associate Pastor till 2004. Worked at Pierce County 1990-2021. Traveled on. short term mission trips 2004 to present.
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married first time in 1978-1990 I've worked at many jobs in various fields including traveling in the concessions business working at fairs and festivals for twelve years and serving as a nursing assistant ten years. I was single for sixteen years then a married a second time in 2005 - present. I have n associate degree in medical assisting from Ivy Tech, went to IUSB for two semesters, and I hate to admit, a nursing school drop out. (Oh well, didn't like it really.) I became a born-again christian when I was 19 and i love the Lord, i love people and animals, i love living in south bend. i used to love jogging down along the river but now i can only walk my little dog. I pray for the people in America that we will turn back to faith in God that we will make it through the tribulation that is happening through out the world!
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Worked at AM General for 33 years retired and taught Computer and PE classes at my old grade school St John the Baptist for 12 years. Also taught cVomputer vlasses at Our Lady Catholic school for 2 years. Now totally retired and enjoy fishing and my grandkids!
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Man so many things married and divorced twice. 4 great kids,and 4 awsum grandbabys. Not to mention all the neighborhood kids that call me mom and the kids that call me grandma(20). Bin playin ball for the last 20+ yrs. Had my own team for 10yrs. Now just play doe orher teams .iv bin racing for the past 8 yrs. At SBMS so tataly awsum..like everyone else have my ups and downs. But always keep moving have to many counting o me.
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Went to Indiana University in Bloomington for Accounting and Finance 99-03. Moved to Indianapolis, IN in 2003. Married to Gina Koorsen in 2003-2012. Moved to Noblesville, IN in 2008, moved to Carmel, IN in 2017. Married to Andrea McDermott in 2017-present. Have worked at SMC 2006-present. Started a real estate business in 2010-present and have rental properties on east side of Indianapolis, In. Like golfing, movies, stock market, traveling, hanging out with family.
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I'm totally enjoying retirement and focusing full time on my artwork. Fulfilling a bucket list item and started teaching art classes at the South Bend Museum of Art and exhibiting my pastels in various venues and competitions in the area. Owe my career to art instructor, the late Al Stivers who was always supportive and encouraging with my art. Been active with the Reunion committees for each one and have enjoyed making new friends with classmates I never knew at LaSalle through these gatherings.
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As a kid, I didn’t do normal girl things; I built model airplanes. I loved aviation and space exploration but, I had to be practical, there were not many females in aviation unless you were a stewardess. So, I followed another passion, painting. This path led me to Indiana University where I received my bachelors and master’s degrees. I had the privilege of teaching art (K – 12) in several Indiana school systems. But I needed a new challenge so I started working on my doctorate at Indiana University. While working on my doctorate, I discovered instructional design that incorporated structure and logic on how to design instruction. I took some computer-based education courses and discovered computer simulations. I was hooked! My strength was that I could envision how all simulation components were inter-related and allowed me to utilize all my skills. I also pursued my dream of getting my private pilot license. I began my instructional design career developing automotive service technician mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems courses and developed interactive simulations. Later, I taught game design (level design/world building). I instilled in my students that the 3D world had to be believable – derived from a strong story and always keep in mind the player’s experience. And…. Then I was called to a new path, when I received a call from General Dynamics that they needed an instructional designer to work on a Department of Defense (DoD) scenario-based simulation projects that included collaborating with military personnel to write engaging branching scenarios. Now that I am retired, my husband and I have taken numerous cruises to the Greek Islands, Europe and the Caribbean with more trips to come .
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Attended Holy Cross Junior College freshman year and midway through sophomore year transferred to the University of Notre Dame. Graduated in 1984. Married in 1987. Husband was ROTC at Notre Dame and did 20 years in the Navy. We lived in Maine (twice), Northern California (twice), Iceland and Florida before returning to Granger in 2002. I worked as a computer programmer for years, was a stay home mom for a number of years. I worked at Northpoint, my boys' school for a few years and then transitioned to full time work at Notre Dame in 2009.
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Attended IUSB full time 1978-1985, B.A. Fine Art. Studied Italian, archeology, ptg, Roman history at St. Mary’s college, N.D, IN (2semesters) and Rome, Italy for a semester. Bartender, painted signs taught, and worked at museum as jobs in college. 25 years as medical transcriptionist after college. Taught drawing and painting until 2006 at south bend regional museum of art. In 74 attended graduate ceramics class in old field house at N.D. Always loved. Made figurative sculpture in college..so March 2021 joined fire arts. Had taken a class in ceramics there once before. Now opportunity to do that, sculpture, architectural sculpture with Andrew Smith, and studio great atmosphere to work in. Great to retire early as tomorrow never promised.
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We also have nine grandchildren ages 18 months to 20 years old. I have worked in customer service at an insurance company, a bank, collected data for the US Dept. of Labor and taught early childhood development for Head Start and Preschool at ECDC at St. Mary's College.
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Worked for Bendix/Allied-Signal/Honeywell from my Senior Year (1974) until 1999 with 25 years of service. My position, Manager of Help Desk, was outsourced to IBM. Worked for IBM as a Consultant/Trainer and traveled the world teaching people all about our IBM Asset Management Tool, MAXIMO and retired 2017. Worked 43 years combined and loved my jobs but retirement is TOTALLY AWESOME! Enjoy spending time with my family; especially my three beautiful grandchildren (Elijah, Kathryn, and Theodore).
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