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Dana Loftin
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Occupation:
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Senior Auditor
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| City, State: |
Alexandria, Virginia |
| Phone: |
703-590-4256 |
| Spouse: |
None |
| Children: |
Sean, 37; Melisa, 35; Stephen, 17; Megan, 15; |
| Grandchildren: |
Tyler, 14; Garrett, 12; Levi, 11; |
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Favorite memory from High School/Confession
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No confessions
Ada High football games and snow sledding down 14th Street hill.
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One thing you would do differently?
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Study more.
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What friend have you known the longest from our class?
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Danny Walkup
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Who are some of your best friends from our class?
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Haven't been in touch with anyone in years until Donnie called.
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Favorite Place to Park?
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Kerr Lab Road
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Current Hobbies:
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Woodworking, extensive reading.
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What is your favorite song from now and then?
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Then - Dredging Memories - Turn Turn
Now - Not sure if this is the name or not - We're a Team, Me and God.
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| Accomplishments: |
My children, my career all have done well. |
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Future Plans?
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Short term: retirement, before the Reunion. Long-term: to see the world.
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Karen Mullins Spears
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Occupation:
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Cattle Rancher
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| City, State: |
Connerville, OK |
| Phone: |
580-421-3583 |
| Spouse: |
Walter |
| Children: |
Blake, 33; Alicia wedding, June 8, 2007; Kelsey, 21; Whitney, 19; |
| Grandchildren: |
We'll be instant grandparents to Angelina born May 12, 2005 |
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Favorite memory from High School/Confession
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One thing you would do differently?
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I would have studied much harder, participated more and been more outgoing.
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What friend have you known the longest from our class?
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Ollie Mae Howard
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Who are some of your best friends from our class?
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Favorite Place to Park?
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In the garage
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Current Hobbies:
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I have taken up quilting. I've enjoyed gardening, photography, genealogy and messing with the computer.
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What is your favorite song from now and then?
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Unchained melody, anything Simon & Garfunkel, Garth Brooks, Classical, At Last
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| Accomplishments: |
I consider my most important accomplishments to be the things I did as a wife and mother. |
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Future Plans?
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We have our ranch for sale and plan to do some traveling.
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Garry D. Haggard
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Occupation:
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Lumber Salesman
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| City, State: |
Ada, OK |
| Phone: |
580-265-4436 |
| Spouse: |
Donna |
| Children: |
Steven R. Haggard, 38; Brandon F. Haggard, 30; |
| Grandchildren: |
Haley G. Haggard, 13. |
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Favorite memory from High School/Confession
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Playing tennis on the old Jr. High courts
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One thing you would do differently?
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Attend school regularly
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What friend have you known the longest from our class?
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Who are some of your best friends from our class?
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Favorite Place to Park?
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Current Hobbies:
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Camping, Fishing
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What is your favorite song from now and then?
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Now -Broken Bridges
Then - Cherish
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| Accomplishments: |
Survived! |
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Future Plans?
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To live long enough to retire.
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Diane Theimer Fullrich
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Occupation:
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Currently a labor and delivery RN. Formerly a special ed teacher, flight attendant, youth coordinator at our church and even had a few years as a stay-at-home mom. Still looking for what to do when I grow up!
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| City, State: |
Carrollton, TX |
| Phone: |
972-466-3609 Cell 214-212-5404 |
| Spouse: |
Don Fullrich (33 years) |
| Children: |
Jon, 29; David, 26; Daniel, 24 (engaged...yea!). |
| Grandchildren: |
None. Does a "grand-dog" count? We're very good dog sitters for Bailey. |
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Favorite memory from High School/Confession
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Fun times around tennis
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One thing you would do differently?
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I wouldn't have moved from Ada as a sophomore in HS but some things in our lives are not our choice. It was definitely a learning experience.
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What friend have you known the longest from our class?
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Jo Ann Corbin - she lived across the street so there were many neighborhood play times as just little girls.
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Who are some of your best friends from our class?
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Great memories about lots of people. Becky Pennington Manley probably put up with me better than anyone
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Favorite Place to Park?
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Current Hobbies:
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Quilting, trying to learn to play golf, recreational biking and occasional tennis, having lunch/dinner with friends. Also, reading and sudoku.
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What is your favorite song from now and then?
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Then - I liked most of the Beatles songs and Peter, Paul and Mary.
Now - I enjoy a variety of music, from country to classical but not real crazy about rock stuff. The "golden oldies" are always great.
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| Accomplishments: |
Survived and enjoyed a household of MEN! When the boys were younger, they changed our little female dog's name from Ginger to Lizard - they thought it sounded more man-ly...no girly stuff around here! |
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Future Plans?
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Looking forward to "retirement" or "redirection" as some call it. Want to travel, read more.
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Bill Britton
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Occupation:
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Systems Engineer
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| City, State: |
Houston, TX |
| Phone: |
281-488-4839 |
| Spouse: |
Laura (Retired Teacher) |
| Children: |
Leah, 24 |
| Grandchildren: |
Gabriel, 2 |
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Favorite memory from High School/Confession
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Donna said we are space limited here. Let me say that the years I spent in Ada were some of the greatest times in my life.
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One thing you would do differently?
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Would not have moved to Las Cruces NM my senior year.
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What friend have you known the longest from our class?
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Charlie Wilker and I were in Boy Scouts Troop 200. Jack Hooper and I go back to 1st grade at St. Joseph's. My mother told me that Joann Corbin West and I played together as toddlers.
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Who are some of your best friends from our class?
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Steve West, Mike Cox, Bruce Johnson, Charlie Wilker, Dane Henry, Bob Hayes. I just wish I could have stayed closer to everyone.
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Favorite Place to Park?
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I bet it does not exist anymore
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Current Hobbies:
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Traveling and learning to play bridge better.
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What is your favorite song from now and then?
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Then - Louis Louis, The Kingsmen (of course).
Now - I have several. Against All Odds by Phil Collins, True Love by Glen Frey, Final Acclaim by Rod Stewart (no relation to Elton). My Way by Sinatra. But my favorite is "A Pirate Looks At Forty" by Jimmy Buffet.
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In October of 1988 while I was working for Enron Corp, a project I headed was featured in a full page article with my picture. This was in a Computer trade magazine, "Computer Decisions".
In 1995, I was a sub contractor at Johnson Space Center on the space Shuttle contract. Shuttle Missions STS 71 Atlantis was launched and became the 100th manned American Space Flight. The Astronauts had decided to honor their support staff by having us sign a entry on a piece of paper that was taken along in space. My signature is in the middle of page 15. This paper was stowed on board Atlantis and flew in space
June 27 through July 7, 1995.
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Future Plans?
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To try to stay in touch with old friends better; improve my Bridge game and travel with my wife to new and exciting locations.
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Randall "Jack" Chapman
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Occupation:
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CEO, Praxis Incorporated
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| City, State: |
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| Phone: |
703-627-7100 |
| Spouse: |
23 Years and That's a Take! |
| Children: |
Two wonderful and amazing daughter: Courtney (21), a senior at HIgh Point University (North Carolina); and Kelly (18), a senior at Flint Hill, Oakton, VA, and accepted in 10 of 10 colleges (and most likely will attend George Mason University in Fairfax, VA) |
| Grandchildren: |
No |
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Favorite memory from High School/Confession
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I'm not sure...and I think most people don't realize it...but a reunion is a once-in-a-lifetime irreplaceable adventure. Once the window of opportunity closes...it is closed forever and the experience can never be replayed or lived again. And so I wonder....how different our perceptions of high school years can be from the perceptions we had then...and moreover...the perceptions of our classmates. I imagine some look back with very fond memories...Others don't...makes you wonder...were you Mr.
Popularity...Mr. Ner...or just another wall-flower whom no one remembers?
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One thing you would do differently?
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One Thing to Do Differently: Actually, a lot of things... and then on further thought... well, maybe life has turned out to be a bit of an adventure... and it's still rather exciting... and I'm not bored... and those early experiences? Well, I think they set a foundation for the future... and it was built on rock... and has passed the test of time...
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What friend have you known the longest from our class?
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What Friend....: Ah... most interesting... Paul Rozeboom and I go back to Junior High.... and he seems to have found me somehow via the web... and Bob Vandergriff actually stopped by to see me a few years ago... and I had dinner with both in Tulsa sometime ago... and from school, I remember a few... Stan Spencer.. Vance Bowen.. and some other names from elementary school at Willard.
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Who are some of your best friends from our class?
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Almost a redundant question---see above!
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Favorite Place to Park?
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On my! Would that I could!
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Current Hobbies:
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For Fun: Passionate about aerobatics, sports cars (Porsches), and my airplane - and well - my golf game is depressing - but still I try!... AND... My Job: I own my business; my work is my hobby, my vocation, and my avocation - means I enjoy it - while I used to be a workaholic, I'm gradually learning that life cannot totally be defined within that envelope (i.e., work on your life - not just in it).
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What is your favorite song from now and then?
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Rather than favorite songs - how's about favorite things: Sushi, NPR, WP, NYT, and WSJ - thunderstorms, blizzards, antiques, impressionists, giggles, hugs, true friends, a humorous political debate, aerobatics, the sound of the rain, the innocence of children, and the mystery and uncertainty of life...
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| Accomplishments: |
Randall ‘Jack’ Chapman founded PRAXIS Incorporated (www.pxi.com) in 1987 serving as Chairman/CEO. Mr. Chapman has led PRAXIS through a period of steady growth to over 120 employees and associates by providing broad engineering services support and full-service technology and systems solutions for Department of Defense aerospace and electronic warfare initiatives. PRAXIS is a Navy ‘Top 100’ Research and Development company with FY2006 revenues
in excess of $21 million. Previously, he served in several positions with M/A-COM Linkabit, including’ Vice President of Programs’. Earlier in his career, Jack served as ‘Director of Advanced Programs’ with Pacific Aerosystems, and in engineering and management positions with Contract Systems Associates. Jack served six years in the United States Navy. He is the lead or co-author on over a dozen technical papers. He is an aerobatic private pilot with a multi-engine rating and 700 hours, currently working on his
commercial ticket. Mr. Chapman received the bachelor’s degree in Finance from San Diego State University.
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Future Plans?
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Hmmmm... The future is a funny thing... why, you ask? Well, it's that we think we are in control and going down this road of life we so carefully lay out before us. But still it is not secure... It is all a ploy... The future is uncontrollable... You can't guarantee anything, but you can always try. And if you don't try, chances are opportunity won't fall in your lap.
Me, I feel lucky... I am so excited.. and I feel lucky and still I am so excited... and always tomorrow beckons!
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Cynthia Hartmeyer Burdyn
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Occupation:
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Payroll and Insurance Clerk - Dental Office
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| City, State: |
Broken Arrow, OK |
| Phone: |
918-455-1354 |
| Spouse: |
Richard Burdyn |
| Children: |
Chesley Fowler (37); Bonnie Burdyn (24) |
| Grandchildren: |
Jeremy Fowler (16; Jake Fowler (13) |
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Favorite memory from High School/Confession
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I moved away from Ada in the middle of 5th grade. However , I was fortunate to be able to visit in the summer and stayed in touch with my Ada friends for awhile. I especially remember a slumber party the summer before our sophomore year with Harriette, Laura Lynn and some others (maybe Jenny? maybe Debbie Menefee?) I think we slept in a tent in Laura Lynn's back yard. That was a fun memory.
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One thing you would do differently?
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I would be nicer to people. Kids can be mean sometimes and kind of "clique-ish". I hope I wasn't mean to anybody in grade school, but if I was, I'm sorry. I would also stay in closer touch through the years. I wish I hadn't lost contact after high school.
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What friend have you known the longest from our class?
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Harriette Haynes, my best bud.
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Who are some of your best friends from our class?
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Harriette Haynes, Laura Lynn Johnson, Alana Roberts, Jeri Lynn Shipley
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Favorite Place to Park?
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I lived in the Tulsa area by then, so I could tell you anything and you'd have to believe me!
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Current Hobbies:
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Sailing, genealogy, learning Spanish, working on my own 40th high school reunion.
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What is your favorite song from now and then?
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Then - Light My Fire by The Doors.
Now - I don't really care for anything that's been released recently. Anything since the 80s is just noise. Whoa! I sound just like my father!
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| Accomplishments: |
Hmmmm. Well, I learned how to fly a plane and learned how to sail a boat well enough to be able to be a sailing instructor for several years. Can't think of anything else. |
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Future Plans?
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Finish college. Go on a cruise with my husband. Lose 15 pounds.
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Bill Acord
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Occupation:
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Retired animal health microbiologist
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| City, State: |
St. Louis, MO |
| Phone: |
314-846-8345 |
| Spouse: |
Kathleen King Acord |
| Children: |
Rachel, age 24; Mark (stepson), age 32 |
| Grandchildren: |
None |
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Favorite memory from High School/Confession
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I moved away from Ada after I complete the 7th grade at Ada Junior High in 1962. Yet, I have a lot of fond memories from my days in Ada, in elementary school and Ada Junior H.S. My fondest memories are giving my teachers a hard time, playing in the band under the direction of Mr. Austin Kidwell, and later under the direction of Mr. Richard Vandewalker when I was in the 7th grade. I loved attending Ada H.S. Cougar football games and cheering the team to victory.
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One thing you would do differently?
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I would relax and not be so serious, and would keep in touch more with my old friends. Likewise, I would "go easier" on the teachers.
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What friend have you known the longest from our class?
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Kenneth Couch, James Davidson
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Who are some of your best friends from our class?
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Kenneth Couch, James Davidson
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Favorite Place to Park?
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Out along a remote dirt road, just outside of the airport fence...LOL
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Current Hobbies:
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Photography-especially railroad photography, aerial photography, nature photography, and landscapes, RV and train travel, fishing, hiking, camping, my kitties.
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What is your favorite song from now and then?
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Then _ Never My Love by the Association
Now - What Did I Have That I Don't Have Now? by Edie Gorme
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My greatest accomplishment is finally finding my true soulmate, Kathleen King Acord. Both of us spent 50 years searching for each other, and the search finally came to an end on October 7, 2006, when we were united forever in marriage in St. Louis, MO. Like they say: "Good things come to those who wait!!" No truer words have ever been spoken!!!!
My retirement after 35 years in the animal health field, the last 30 years of which was with USDA-APHIS/Veterinary Services, would rank a close second. I will forever look back very fondly on my 35 years in the animal health program, and all the wonderful friendships I cultivated across those 35 years.
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Future Plans?
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#1 - lose weight and get myself and my new wife in better shape.
#2 - Kathleen and I plan to relax, unwind, hop aboard Amtrak and see America by rail. We feel there is no better way to get away from "life in the fast lane", than to hop aboard a train and see this great land of ours.
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Rodney Guinn
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Occupation:
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Currently working for the Defense Intelligence Agency, Department of Defense
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| City, State: |
Divide, CO (Touted by locals as the "Center of the Known Universe") |
| Phone: |
719-687-6387 |
| Spouse: |
Kathy |
| Children: |
Meghan, 26; Adam - Son-in-Law |
| Grandchildren: |
Not yet |
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Favorite memory from High School/Confession
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The Cougars Four Trip to the New York World's Fair. We snuck out of the hotel around 1 a.m. and wandered the streets of Queens looking for something to eat. Found an all-night fruit stand and got back safe. The locals just thought we were some of the usual late-night loonies and didn't bother us. Late apologies to our chaperons!
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One thing you would do differently?
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Pay attention to the bigger picture and appreciate people for who they are.
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What friend have you known the longest from our class?
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Been gone too long.
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Who are some of your best friends from our class?
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See above
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Favorite Place to Park?
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Kerr Lab? Roller Coaster Hill?
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Current Hobbies:
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Still play a bit of guitar and sing occasionally, sports cars, 4-wheeler (kind of a necessity here in the mountains) recreational shooting, got a travel trailer we drag from place to place and enjoy getting together with our other "trailer trash" friends.
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