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Sonia Bermudez Emmons
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| Sonia (Bermudez) Emmons |
Hi Y’LL, Just a note to play catch-up:
I got married a year after graduation to Sol A. Velez. We did the Army thing during the 60’s, but he went to Germany
instead of Vietnam. I joined him in Kansas for two years, and then back to Ohio where he became an Air Traffic Controller.
Our daughter Emily was born in Ohio. His job took us to Michigan where my son Sol Anthony was born then back to Ohio and from
there to Puerto Rico for three years before settling in Sunny Florida. We divorced in Florida.
During our married time, I got a Cosmetology license (Hi, Kathy F.) from Northern Institute of Cosmetology in Lorain.
I got a Real Estate License in Michigan and sold real estate the time I was there. When I came back to Ohio, I joined one
of the local banks and stayed in banking for around twenty years ending up a Loan Officer in Florida. I attended the community
colleges in Lorain, Michigan and Florida to always further my education.
I’m now retired
and enjoy life with my husband David. He’s a retired Lockheed Martin engineer. We’re busy in our retirement years
working on computers, and sometimes rebuilding them for missionaries all over the world and most our friends. We have many,
many hobbies. I have three grandchildren and David has one.
I’m very active
in church work and choir. I’m in a group that makes quilts for Boggy Creek Camp for terminally ill children. We also
do quilts for the baby cribs and Islet covers for the preemies at Arnold Palmer Hospital. When we have time, we do booties
and hats for the preemies.
I walk with friends twice a week and do Yoga once a week.
I try to fight “Father Time” anyway I can. I love doing yard work and working in the garden. I relax by reading-love
to read. Who said retirement was boring?? I hope to see you all in July. Sonia E
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| Sonia with grandson, Kieran. |
Paul Biber
Paul Biber, after graduating from AKHS, went on to the Naval Academy in Annapolis. After two years there, he transferred
to the University of Toledo, graduating in 1970 and began his career as a social studies teacher at Admiral King High School
the same year. Paul is now in his 36th year of teaching U.S. History with nothing definitive as to whether he will retire
at the end of the 2005-06 school year.
Paul's expertise in the area of U.S. History and all the
Presidents from Washington to Bush has made him a yearly guest on WLCS, TV-20, every February, discussing each of the Presidents.
The program thus far as brought rave reviews from viewers throughout Lorain. Copies of the programs have been requested by
other educators to be used in classrooms beyond Admiral King High School.
Paul and his wife Joan have two sons. Daniel graduated from AKHS with the class
of 2005. Dan was an outstanding basketball player for the Admirals and is now a student at Dartmouth, playing basketball for
the Dartmouth varsity team. The younger son, Joshua, is a freshman at Lorain Southview High School. Josh, as he is affectionately
called, is a starter on the Southview Saints varsity basketball team.
Speaking of basketball,
Paul started coaching the Admiral King girls' varsity team back in the 1977-78 school year. He coached the gals for twenty-five
consecutive years, giving up the reins long enough to take on the boys' varsity basketball team the year his son Daniel was
a junior. After one year coaching the boys, Paul than returned to coach the Lady Admirals, now back in his second year, twenty-eighth
over-all with the girls.
Robert Burgett
Forty years ago, swore never, as an adult, to live in Ohio's humidity. After
residing here (Powell, nw Columbus) for the last 27 years, still swearing--and only quasi-adult. Let's see,
1970 B.S. (what else?) in math at Miami U. and a USAF commission. Five-and-a-half years (4 in Germany, 1.5 in Montana)
of calling buffoons "sir" and being called "sir" unnecessarily by others --enough already. By
1979, Barbara had her degree in Wildlife Biology at the Univ. of Montana, my 2nd B.S. (pattern?) also in Wildlife Biology--heavy
emphasis in ornithology. Then realized we had to eat (call me "birdbrain") and that meant needing money to buy food. Moved
to Ohio--eleven years as an analyst/transportation planner at the Columbus MPO, then 14 years at ODOT working as its alchemist,
trying to turn crappy results from travel demand forecasting models into data that could actually be used to design and construct
roads. Vitals: Retired! One great wife for 31 years, no kids, one Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
named "Cuyler", four cats, and a 10-year old mechanical aortic valve named "St. Jude 27." Expect to be
bald by our 50th. Bob & Barbara, mostly Barbara love to garden.
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Elaine Bober Buga
Elaine has been a Cosmetologist for 37years. She is presently an Independant Contractor, renting a station at Studio
2000 Salon & Spa. Not married; widowed for 5 years. Currently Involved with a wonderful guy for almost 4 yrs. Elaine still
lives in Lorain and has her own home. They do some traveling at least once a year for his Navel Reunions.
Elaine keeps
up on continuing education for her field, including trend styles, cuts and colors. Elaine enjoys dining with friends, surfing
the net, listening to music and traveling. Her hobbies include shopping and collecting antiques. Elaine does not have children
but enjoys her birds. She is looking forward to hear from old friends.
Nancy Cadwallader Johnson
Nancy Cadwallader Johnson here. Not missing at all, but alive and well in Santa Barbara,
California.
Stats: Married 35 years to Robert W. Johnson (AKHS Class of 1965)
Son Matthew, 26
NCJ's current position: Vice President, Marketing & Public Affairs, Santa Barbara Botanic
Garden, Santa Barbara, CA.
Rose Carameli
I was married four months after graduating High School on my 18th Birthday to Larry Macartney (class of ‘63
from AKHS). We went our separate ways 15 yrs. later. We have 2 daughters, Kim, who is 39 yrs. old and has lived
in Arizona for the past 6 years with her husband and son Derek, who will be 14 in September. Our other daughter, Kris,
36 lives in Lorain with her husband and 2 children, Ashley Rose (notice that middle name? (wink), who will be 18 in September,
and Jake who is 14, almost 15. Larry passed away this past January, 2006.
I've recently retired after 30 years with Ford, am currently single and am enjoying retirement immensely. I highly
recommend retirement to everyone. (Big Smile)
Lawayne Cato
Currently living in Southfield, Michigan and have been for the last 29 years. Working for Ford Motor in Dearborn and
have been since 1971full time, also co-opted for Ford 1969-1971, from undergrad school at the Univ. of Cincinnati. Married
(Jacqueline) and two children (LaRissa -- (MSU - pre Vet), and Justn (spelled correctly, still in middle school). MBA from
Wayne State Univ. (Detroit 1978). Product Development area with Ford. Thirty years with Ford 2001 ~ may or may not retire.
Richard Chavez
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| Richard & Marilyn Chavez |
After graduation, Richard Chavez graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical
Engineering. He began his career at Gilford Instrument Laboratories Biomedical Research Lab in Oberlin, Ohio. In 1975, he
began working for General Motors in Dayton, Ohio, responsible for start up of manufacturing facilities in Indiana, Mexico,
Portugal, Brazil & Singapore. He earned a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Ball State University,
and retired from work, but did not handle peace time well. He recently accepted a position with Dakkota Integrated Systems
as Director of Quality Engineering and has relocated to the Louisville area.
Richard and his wife, Marilyn, a teacher
and published writer, have been married for 34 years. They are the parents of two daughters: Mary, a graduate of the University
of Dayton now working as a Human Resources Director for a law firm in Chicago; and Laura, a graduate of Loyola University
Chicago and a producer for CBS news in Illinois.
Anne Cooke Schindler
I am living in Dayton Ohio and married for 36 years to my wonderful husband, Fred. We moved here about 20 years ago and
it is now home.
I am a RN and work as a case manager at a major insurance company. My husband is retired.
We
have 3 grown children, 2 are married and the youngest married in January 2006. We have one darling grandson who is now 2.
We love to travel, snow ski and ride motorcycles.
Michael Dirda
Michael Dirda is a writer and senior editor for The Washington
Post Book World. His reviews or essays appear weekly, and address a broad range of interests: classics in translation, intellectual
history, children's picture books, fantasy and crime fiction, biographies, American and European literature, poetry, and innovative
writing of all kinds. In his monthly Readings column he touches, light-heartedly (he hopes), on all kinds of bookish matters
collecting modern firsts, rediscovering neglected novels, the pleasures of ghost stories, the teaching of writing and much
else, most of it at least semi-autobiographical.
Born in the rust-belt city of Lorain, Ohio, Dirda received a
scholarship to Oberlin College, from which he graduated with Highest Honors in English (1970). The following year he taught
English in Marseille, France on a Fulbright grant. From 1971-1975, Dirda attended graduate school at Cornell University through
an NDEA Title IV fellowship in comparative literature. At Cornell he specialized in medieval studies and European romanticism,
and there received honorable mention in the Corson French Prize (essay on Baudelaire) and the Goethe German Prize (essay on
Heinrich von Morungen). He earned an M.A. in 1974 and a Ph.D. in 1977. His dissertation focused on the autobiographical impulse
in the French writer Stendhal.
Before joining Book World in 1978,
Dirda taught world literature at American University and George Mason University, and worked as a free-lance writer, translator
and editor. Over the years he has contributed essays, profiles and reviews to a variety of publications - Smithsonian Magazine,
Civilization, Encarta, Connoisseur, The Chronicle of Higher Education, Collier's Encyclopedia Yearbook, The Review of Contemporary
Fiction, etc. For three years he was a board member of the National Book Critics Circle. He frequently conducts public conversations
with visiting writers for the Smithsonian Institution , most recently with Booker Prize winner Arundhati Roy, crime novelist
Donald E. Westlake, and Gore Vidal. He has also contributed lengthy biographical-critical essays to scholarly volumes on detective
fiction (John Dickson Carr, Edmund Crispin) and science fiction and fantasy (The European Tradition in Supernatural Fiction,Jack
Vance, Maupassant). Dirda also frequently talks to universities, schools and civic groups about literary journalism. He has
written a short paperback, distributed by the Book of the Month Club, called Caring for Your Books, and the recent Readings;
Essays and Literary Entertainments (Indiana University Press). Other book projects are also in the works.
In 1993 Dirda received the Pulitizer Prize for Distinguished Criticism. In 1995 he
received a Washington Post/Duke University Fellowship, and in 1997 he was awarded an honorary doctorate of letters from Washington
College, Chesterfield, Maryland. In 1999 he was a visiting master artist in literary journalism at the Atlantic Center for
the Arts in New Smyrna Beach. And in the fall of 1999 he was the Distinguished Visiting Honors Lecturer at the University
of Central Florida.
Dirda is married to art conservator Marian
Peck Dirda. They live, with their three sons, in Silver Spring, Maryland in a house filled with too many books.
Dennis Drew
I am an electrical design engineer working in the ‘petro-chemical world’ and reside in Spring, Texas; near
Houston. My profession has taken me to projects in Alaska to throughout the gulf coast, Atlantic to Pacific and outside the
country.
I am married with 5 children and 2 grandchildren.
In my spare time, what little there is, I enjoy
street rodding, working on my 1933 Chevrolet and 1968 Camaro, art, painting and photography. My wonderful wife and I do enjoy
traveling and spoiling the grandchildren. We consider ourselves very blessed and give all the credit to our Lord and Savior.
God bless the AKHS class of ’66.
William (Liam) Eddy
After 38 years, married twice, 5 kids,
and 2 grand kids since graduation, now
working as Technical Writer, also teach Judo, Akijitsu, and T'ai Chi Chuan. Pleasures also include poetry, music and MTG.
If any of my old chums are out there, drop me a line...;-)
Altheda Edwards Ross
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After graduation I married Emmett Ross in 1967. Attend LCCC and took business courses. We open a Check Cashing
Business and had a contract with Lorain County Welfare to issue Food Stamps for Lorain County.
I have four Sons
and lots of grandchildren. Was married for 25 years to Emmett Ross and divorced now. I still live in Lorain and I now
work for Lorain County for the past 9 years. I enjoy the outdoors, walking , fishing and Bird watching. I
am blessed to still be alive, we have lost good many friends from our High School years and they will be missed. I'm
really excited about seeing my old friends. God Bless you all. (Reunion Committee)
Ellen Fain
Graduated from the University of Akron in 1971. Went to Europe the summer in '71 and '72.
Taught 5th grade in Amherst for one year and then took off for Atlanta in '72. Taught European History, Art, and music
for 6th grade for 3 years, math in 7th for one year and 22 years teaching US History in 8th grade in Cobb County. Teacher
Intern on Capitol Hill summer of 1989. What a great experience! Retired in 2001 from public school. Taught World Geography
and U.S. History in a private school for a year before taking on the Educational Coordinator's job at an exhibit entitled
Anne Frank in the World 1929-1945. Since then, been working part time at Edward Jones financial group and also
work part time at the Atlanta Merchandise Mart for both apparel and gift shows. Working for a Democratic candidate
for U.S. Senate when I have time. Spend lots of time with friends. Travel whenever I can!! Life is great!!
Tom Faroh
Mr. Taufie Faroh began making candy in his basement in Lorain, Ohio in 1932. He and his wife, Meheba, had 10 children,
who helped the business grow by loading the candy in their wagon and selling it to the people in Lorain. In 1947, Faroh’s
Candies was established when his two sons, George and Charles, built the store in Lorain, Ohio.
While George made the candy using his own recipes, Charles ran the store. George and Charles continued with
this partnership until George decided to expand into the Cleveland area, where he and his son Tom are still making candy today.
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| Candy Store 1949 in Lorain |
Cathy Furci DeAngelis
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| Cathy (Furci) & Dennis DeAngelis |
Hi everybody! I have been married to Dennis DeAngelis (Admiral King Class of 1967) for 37 years. We have
three children, Melissa, Assistant Principal at Harvey High School in Painesville, Ohio, Vincent, Supervisor in charge of
new launches at Diamler/Chrysler in Twinsburg, Ohio, and Rocco, Assistant Plant Manager at Cutting Dynamics in Avon, Ohio.
We have 9 grandchildren that range in age from 13 years old down to 10 months old. Melissa has two children, Chloe (12) and
Thomas (8), Vincent has four children, Vinny (5), Mia (3), Joey (2), and Sam (10 months), and Rocco has three children, Alyssa
(13) and twin boys, Antonio and Dominic (10). As you can probably gather, our house is kind of crazy at the holidays!
I am employed as the Administrative Secretary to the Director of Community Development for the City of Lorain.
My husband is a manager at the Steel plant in Lorain, formerly US Steel. We really enjoy traveling and we
recently returned from a Mediterranean Cruise. We own a Harley Davidson Touring bike and we tour the country and Canada
with a group of friends. We also like to golf and are in a couples league on Friday's. I cannot wait until the
reunion to see all of my friends from high school!
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| Celebrating our 35th anniversary in 2003 |
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| Dennis DeAngelis (Class of '67), with 8 of our 9 grandchildren at Myrtle Beach, 2004 |
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| Here is the latest picture with me and my 9 grandchildren at Christmas, 2006 |
Sam Greenleaf
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| My grandson, Dietrich & me at an outdoor concert in Tucson! |
A short bio.---
I'm single , have two grown girls, a nice son-in-law & a six month old grandson. I enjoy hiking/biking/fishing &
motorcycling around the desert on any given day. I work as a building engineer in downtown Tucson. I've been back to Ohio
twice in the last 28 years, but the desert is my home.
Harold Sidney Griffith
Harold Sidney Griffith is Chapel Coordinator, CROSSwalk Advisor, Campus Discipleship Coordinator, Pastoral Care and Counseling
at Evangel University at Springfield, MO. http://www.evangel.edu Started Work: Fall 2002 Favorite Thing About Work: Establishing friendships
with students who truly love God and desire to be EVERYTHING He wants them to be.
Personal Information:
As Campus Pastor for Evangel University, "Pastor Sid" coordinates all chapel services, as well as the residence
hall student discipleship program.
"I have always had a special appreciation for students,” said Griffith.
"I find my greatest fulfillment in assisting them in their personal and spiritual development. My ultimate goal is to
see Christian students make a significant contribution to God's Kingdom and our world through their particular calling.
Born in Beckley, W. Va., Griffith grew up near Cleveland, Ohio. He spent most of his ministerial life in New York
State, including 16 years as the District Youth and Christian Education Director for the New York District of the Assemblies
of God. He also held pastoral positions in Niagara Falls and Poughkeepsie, N.Y. Most recently, he served as vice president
for resource development at Central Bible College.
Griffith holds a master of arts degree from the Assemblies
of God Theological Seminary, Springfield, Mo. He and his wife, Susan (Lowe), have two grown daughters, Melanie and Jessica.
Other: Avid Porsche restorer / collector. Notable "Facebook" personality!!
Nancy Heinzerling Gill
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I plan on attending the reunion. It will be great to see old friends and make new friends.
I have been at Huntington Bank for 32 years and have been fortunate enough
to be in the right place at the right time during my career and become the Senior Vice President of Consumer Collections.
I married a high school sweetheart in 1967 and unfortunately, when he was drafted during the Viet Nam war and gone
for two years, we matured in different directions and got divorced shortly after he returned.
I got married again 26 years ago to Leonard Gill.
I only had one son from my first marriage and have a beautiful 3 yr old granddaughter who is the love of my life. I
have two step children and 6 more grandchildren that we enjoy.
Karen Nelson Hirth
Hi everyone~ I'm an accountant; happily married for 33 years to Alan. We have a daughter and a son who are both all grown
up and (thank goodness) living in the Cleveland area.
I'm looking forward to attending the 40th (I can't believe it's been that long) reunion. I still work full time but would
be happy to help in whatever capacity I can.
Carmen Rodriguez Iglesias
After high school, I worked at Givners and attended LCCC part time. I moved to Miami in 1969 with my parents. Worked
in the banking industry for 10 years. I started working real estate in 1978 and became a Real Estate Broker in 1980. Also,
owned and operated a wonderful children & infants furniture and accessories shop in Miami. Currently am the
manager for a tae kwon do school, Master Academy, http://www.master-academy.com/. Have also opened an online retail store called EQuilt Shop.com. It is a new venture so visit often at www.equiltshop.com to browse the new inventory. EQuiltShop.com is committed to providing quality products and excellent customer
service. Many one-of-a-kind items for you to enjoy! Happy shopping! I am blessed with two
handsome sons, Jose, 25 and Andres, 22. Andres is in the Army and Jose is a US Marine. Andres married
Cynthia July 18, 2008 and they live in El Paso, Texas. He is stationed at Ft. Bliss. Jose is stationed at Camp LeJeune,
NC.
I am the Webmaster for the Admiral King Class of '66 website and on the Reunion Committee.
I
was not able to attend the 40th year reunion but look forward to seeing everyone at a future gathering!!
My best to all and thank you for helping me create this wonderful website for our class!
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| Jose & Andres home for Christmas 2007 |
Susan Skodney Freed
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| Gary & Susan (Skodney) Freed |
After graduating from AKHS I went to Bowling Green and graduated
with a degree in Education, certified to teach English and Speech, grades 7 - 12. I began at Eastview Jr. High School, where
I met my husband Gary. We married in May, 1971. We have a son Seth, 27.
I
spent my entire career in the Revere Local School District, where I taught until 2001. I served as Revere High School English
Department Chair for many years. My most fulfilling teaching experiences were teaching Advanced Placement English to twelfth
graders. Spending all those years in high school helped to keep memories of days at Admiral King fresh in my mind. I enjoy many pursuits including Indians baseball, antiques, reading, traveling, seeing friends
and serving as secretary for both NAMI-Medina County and for Art and History Class of Wadsworth. It's
nearly unfathomable that 40 years have passed. I look forward to seeing many classmates in July to celebrate our reunion.
(Reunion Committee)
I have been married for 37 years to the former Karen Marie Butrey, Lorain High class of 1969. We have one
daughter, Stacy Leigh Russell and three grandchildren: Andrew Stephen (14), Alexandra Marie (10), and Victoria Ann (3). Stacy
is a Special Education Teacher for Plain Local School District in Stark County.
My employment history
includes 19 years as a teacher and coach (Sandusky HS 3, Massillon City Schools 4, Wynford HS 9, and Portsmouth HS 3. I was
also an Army National Guard officer for that period and in 1989 took an Active Duty tour as a Major teaching Army ROTC at
Ohio University. I remained on active duty for 11 1/2 years leaving as the Chief of Installations for the Army National Guard
in Arlington, Virginia in 2000 with the rank of Colonel. In 2000, I returned to the field of education as high school principal
in the Ravenna City School District. In 2004, I accepted the position of superintendent of schools for the Alliance City School
District.
Karen is ready to have me join her in retirement and move to Florida or the Carolinas but I think that is
several years away. Her mother still lives in Lorain and we get there to see her on holidays and special occasions.
I
look forward to someday visiting Greece and having Ellen cook me a goat!
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Lance Teaman
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| Lance & Louise Teaman |
Hey Gang, Thought I'd update things before the reunion:
After graduating from Ohio University in 1971, I lived
and worked in Cleveland as an architect for 15 years. During that period, I met (and married) Louise, who is originally from
North Royalton. Our two children, Jessica and Matthew, were born in 1978 and 1980, respectively. In 1986 we moved to Bowling
Green, where I took the position of Associate University Architect at BGSU. Our kids attended and graduated from Bowling Green
High School. Jessica received her Masters in Philosophy from BGSU, and is living in Columbus. Matthew got his undergraduate
degree at Ohio State, and has now completed his first year of Law School at Georgetown. He is living with his wife, Libby,
in Wasington, D.C.
In 1999, Louise and I moved down I-75 to Findlay (home of the Trojans and Ben Roethlisberger), where
she is the librarian/media specialist at Van Buren High School, and I have my own private architectural practice. I have occasionally
tought (adjunct faculty) at BGSU and Owens State Community College.
In the enclosed photograph of Matt & Libby's
wedding in July of 2005, from left to right; Jessica, Libby, Matthew, Louise, Me .
Looking forward very much to the
40th reunion and reliving memories (fond or otherwise).
Anibal Torres
 "I
don't appear in the 1966 Admiral King Trident Yearbook because I never took the graduation picture for the yearbook. My
brother is Saul Torres who appears in the yearbook. I attended Lorain County Community College (LCCC) from 1966-1968 and transferred
to Kent State University for the winter quarter 1969. I was at Kent State through 1970 and the shootings on the campus on
May 4th, 1970 (I can still smell the tear gas).
I made the mistake of dropping out for fall 1970 (with a quarter
or so remaining to graduate) and was quickly greeted with a draft notice. Instead, I enlisted in the U.S. Navy during 1971-1975.
That mistake as it turned out became a blessing as it was my good fortune to be stationed back in Puerto Rico for the entire
duty. During my stint in the navy I enjoyed playing intramural basketball, softball, volleyball, and football. It was the
best paid vacation I ever had.
I returned to Kent State in 1975 to complete my last few classes for my Bachelor's
degree and completed a Masters program as well. I worked full-time at Kent State from 1978 until my retirement in June 2003.
I worked 16 years in various administrative capacities in the Student Financial Aid Office and as a network (LAN) administrator
for the Career Services Center for 9 years leading up to my retirement.
Since my retirement I have taken on several
part-time and seasonal jobs to keep active. My constant companion and roaddog is my little shih-tzu, Pancho.
I
have been blessed with two wonderful children and am awaiting for one of them to make me a grandpa someday soon."
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| Tito's wedding August 2007 |
Carmen Torres
Hi Everyone! Some might not remember me. I
been living in Lares, Puerto Rico for the pass 29 years or so. I have two beautiful daughters. I
work at the Arecibo Observatory world largest radio telescope. Also I have been working here for that long too. Come
and visit the Observatory is a great place to see.
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Saul Torres
Born in Puerto Rico in 1946. I came to Ohio 1953.
Went to the old Lincoln School on Vine in South Lorain. Couldn't speak one word of English not even to say "hello".
Moved to the Projects (Leavitt Homes) in 1954. Went to Garfied School (no longer exists), then to Charleston, Hawthorne, and
Admiral King where I graduated in 1966. Attended LCCC when the campus opened in October of 1966. I transferred to Kent State
University in January of 1969 and graduated with a B.S. in Ed. in December of 1971. Worked at the Lorain Public Library from
7/72-1/12/73 and then went on to LCCC from 1/15/73 until my retirement on 6/30/97. Married in 1973. Have three children, adopted
a boy in 1987, and now have my 10 year old grandson living with my wife and me. Worked for a short while at North Coast Christian
Academy (now closed). I walk and/or ride my bike every morning for exercise (got to stay in shape). My father went home to
be with the Lord in 2003. By the way, I have 7 sisters and 4 brothers and we all graduated from Admiral King. (Reunion
Committee)
Karen Trautwein
Hi Everyone! After high school I tried to find work, because I did not want to go to college, I
was tired of school. I ended up going into the Marine Corps for 3 years and became
a payroll clerk. I got to see a bit of the world I served a year in Okinawa,
but most of my time was in California. After the service I came home and worked At Griffith Blacktop as a payroll Clerk and
radio operator for 2 years. Upon leaving there I decided to go back to school and got my associates degree in accounting. Upon completing that I became employed by P. C. Campana, Inc., starting out as an
accounts payable clerk. During my 27 years with P. C. Campana, Inc. I have been
in management for the last 26 years and had numerous jobs with the company and I am still with them.
I was with a man
for 16 years and decided to marry him you probably seen him with me at the past reunions.
After 4 years of marriage he unfortunately passed away, so I have been a widow for 12 years. I have no children of my own, but 4 step-children and a couple step-grandchildren.
I keep very busy
I am a golfer in the summer and bowler in the winter. My mother is still with
me and takes up a lot of my time; I am not complaining she did it for me when I was little.
When she is well I like to travel any chance I get, especially Las Vegas,
I have friends there, so I try to go there at least twice a year.
I am really glad
that we are trying to stay connected as the Class of '66. Carmen has done a great
job in helping us to do this. We will have to consider getting together a little
more often. (Reunion Committee)
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