A few regrets, some accomplishments, but still working on more!

I don’t have a best experience, but I feel that the whole experience was wonderful and what I enjoyed the most about school were the people!!

Life is good. Never thought I’d be a secretary or on my own at this age. But I enjoy what I’m doing and hope to be as content (or better) during the "next 25".

The fun I had in the music program stands out for me. Some of the most emotional and "spiritually" moving experiences in my life came from those moments, and the people I shared them with.

My only regret is the 6 years that I spent in Federal Prison for securities fraud (that is why I missed the last reunion - #20). However, I have since found God, and have put all my efforts into turning the youth of Columbus into "straight shooters" with my "Firearms for Teens" program at our church here in Columbus.

Summer party at Ann Follins house - I can’t give all the details but some of the highlights involved the Follin family german shepherd, and a "coming out of the closet" surprise by Mike Smerick and Dave Molnar.

I am happy with my career path and enjoy my family and hobbies.

2ND BIG QUESTION: Try to remember - What was one of your best experiences at RHS?

Wrestling

Never thought I’d end up in a sleepy, teeny town in CT, with geese flying overhead and deer in the yard. Makes Kent look cosmopolitan in comparison. Also, never expected to enjoy doing frivolous things, like doing cartoon voice-overs for children’s radio or writing about fairy tales. And had you even told me two years ago that I’d become obsessed with technology, hypertext, and teaching with the internet, well, that just doesn’t sound like the ol’ tunnel-visioned-me. So you could say that I’ve broadened my horizons over the last 25 years, have learned to relax and enjoy my family, and am eager to see what tomorrow will bring.

I really had fund with the Teachers’ Lounge skit that some of us wrote for the last day of school. I especially remember Polly Burnell as the well-endowed Ms. Dankowski and Rick Ridinger as a balding Mr. Roberts who, for some reason, was chasing women around the room. "Mr. Ludick, wearing his ubiquitous lab coat, entered while "Mr. Harmon" (?) was reading a Record Courier with the headline, "Nixon Resigns"(!). There was also a very pregnant "Mrs. Alipour" playing chess with Mr. Zeller, whom I had the honor and pleasure of impersonating . . . I’m sure we all remember fondly those who have passed on . . .

Regrets - none - I wouldn’t change a thing. Accomplishments - all of it! Expectations - to go back to school, retire early, and travel.

It’s a toss up between band and German class.

My life is content and full with serving Jesus, my family - home schooling my children and raising them on the farm. I cannot think of anything else that would give me more joy or blessings.

My favorite years at RHS was my junior/senior year in the cosmetology department. I learned a lot that I can still use plus fond memories and friends.

The balance of the 70s were spent at Ohio Northern University in pharmacy school; waiting in line to see Star Wars; and beginning my career. The 80s were more difficult - realizing middle management positions suck, trying other avenues of pharmacy practice. The 90s brought me to Cleveland, to a better job near my niece and nephews, and standing in line to see Star Wars.

Well it wasn’t exactly "at" RHS, but between my Junior and Senior year I went on a month’s trip to Spain with a group from RHS and from Massachusetts. It was fun (educational) and I really enjoyed the Sangria!!

I continue to keep my eyes and heart open - life is what you put into it! I made it to Paris, France, and hope to return to explore the South this year.

Playing field hockey!! Hanging out in the library!

Been married for 20 years to HS sweetheart - what do I know?!

Holding up the wall in the main entrance area.

Yes

June 74, the thing with the robes, the people

Happily married 24 years on August 23, no kids, no pets, no regrets.

Tea with cream in Mr. Gessford’s 9^th period Art class.

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Its been wonderful!

I thoroughly enjoyed your class. It was my last graduating class at RHS.

Never thought I’d live to be this old.

Graduation.

Now in "C" cup.

Graduating

Fairly normal.

The friendships.

Opening my own business was my goal and I did it in December, 1998.

RHS band and Spanish

Married 20 years this year. Raising son 15-1/2. Those are accomplishments. Regrets - Not picking up the horn earlier and reading music at the same time. Trying to do both is a challenge.

Being part of winning cross country team and graduation.

I feel very fortunate with a wonderful wife and two children. I have been in the military for the last 19 years. Traveled extensively in Asia, the middle east, and Africa. Anticipate retiring from the military in 2000 and working in a local health clinic.

Senior year/basketball.

A terrific journey! No regrets. Best wife, great son. Looking forward to next 25 years.

No regrets and much to be thankful for.

An adventurous trip with the French Club to Quebec; breaking ground with women’s sports as a member of the field hockey team; Friday night "Marching in Step" with my fellow "Riderettes".

The recent change in my marital status has brought to light many regrets but I am healthy and reasonably happy so I try not to dwell on them. My accomplishments are small and few, but still significant in what I consider to be truly important: my beautiful daughters, meaningful work, developing many friendships!

There were many, especially in band, choir, ensembles! One significant class was the art class I took under Mr. Gessford. What a truly good teacher he was! It was an esteem builder for me as well as a daily respite from the pressures of my other classes!

All of a sudden, I’m 43 and I am amazed!! Life’s been good.

I have no recollection of being at RHS but I am sure I had a good time . . .

I have lived in a number of interesting and beautiful places - Arizona, California and Washington, and have been lucky enough to travel to many others around the world. I have been through a divorce and am now happily remarried to a great guy. We have wonderful children and friends. I am thankful that I have been able to indulge in a couple of my passions - theater and music - by performing in plays and musicals and singing at church weekly and for weddings and with kids. I am actively involved with children - my own 4, as a preschool teacher for 10 years (and will be Director of the program next Fall), and teaching Religious Education and vacation bible camp each summer. Accomplishments - many . . . and still working on some (piano!). A few regrets: not finishing my 4-year degree and not living near my family. All things considered, I am a fortunate and happy person.

Being a Riderette was great fun. Also, being in Master Choir, Girls Ensemble (The Dolls), and Swing Choir - fun times! I have fond memories of Mr. Roberts’ classes and theatrical productions as well. In light of events, I have to say I am grateful that we had no reason to doubt our safety while at school. I suppose we were a bit more "innocent" in many ways than today’s RHS students!

In all, I have served on 8 Boards and in several other capacities. I am now President of NAMI Portage County, the "County’s Voice on Mental Illness" and am on the Coleman Professional Board of Trustees.

Mr. Gessford obtained permission for me to model as Mother Mary with a baby doll and as a housewife for 7 classes. There was a subsequent art display.

I regret not going to school to become a teacher instead of a nurse. I have enjoyed working with children with disabilities, however, I am glad I have been able to stay home during most of the years my children have been in elementary school to raise them.

I loved being in choir and the musical. I loved going to football games and hanging around with my friends.

I can’t believe it has been 25 years - my last 14 years have been wonderful. Klaus and I have a 10 year old daughter, Alana, we are building a new home that we can have our horses there; our family is close . . . so life is good!

Have a wonderful family, would not change a thing.

Party at Shaffer’s house every Friday.

I guess my best accomplishment is my marriage of 23 years to my wonderful husband. We are totally happy together!! I am really proud that we have been business owners for almost 20 year and are very successful at it, and I am very happy I finally have a farm. I have always loved animals . . . we really have built our own little paradise.

You know, those high school years were a lot of fun, but I can’t single out one best experience that was actually at school!! Loretta (Sicuro) and I used to get into some interesting adventures . . . !

No regrets. I married late but made the right choice. I expect to be traveling far and wide with my family once my husband’s business gets off the ground.

The play "Guys and Dolls", I will never forget. Our graduation was also a big event!

Worked at Richards Flower Shop. Raced Motocross. Journeyman Plastic Injection Mold Maker. Attended the University of Akron. Instructed apprenticeship program at NTMA. Instructed Mold Design at Akron Machining Institute. Involved with several part time business ventures. Positions in the last 11 years with current company: Unix System Engineer. Sales Representative. Application Engineer. Manager. Executive Vice President.

Meeting in the library conference rooms with Tom and Mark Knapp, Ed Zeller, Tim Clark and others during our sophomore year. Drivers training with Mr. Pease as the instructor, Jim Maddox and Bret Orsburn, Coneat Lake Park as the big trip.

One year after leaving high school, went into the Navy for eight years. After the Navy, started working for Gulfstream Aerospace Company, based in Savannah, Georgia. No regrets. There have been many accomplishments and expectations after RHS. Looking forward to my 25^th.

Enjoying the company of friends at RHS football games!

A few regrets, some accomplishments but still working on more!

I don’t have a best experience, but I feel that the whole experience was wonderful and what I enjoyed the most about school were the people!

My life didn’t turn out anything like I have expected. My regrets are two failed marriages. My accomplishments are being a responsible and hopefully a good father to my 4 kids. I am also fortunate to have a job I love that allows me growth, is fun to go to, is in my field of interest and training and pays well enough to cover my financial mistakes and failed marriages. I look forward to better preparation for retirement in 20 some years and grand fatherhood - hopefully with a companion that is the right match.

Overall, my best experiences were in the auditorium working on the theater crew. I learned a lot and loved it enough to have done it as a career except there wasn’t enough money in it, plus loved film even more. I also had overall great times and memories associated with the Jazz Band, Concert Band, and Marching Band.

Without a doubt, my proudest accomplishment is raising an outstanding daughter and putting in at least my 2 cents worth in the raising of my two brilliant stepsons, along with my husband and best friend, Mike. I have also received a B.A. in psychology, enjoyed a successful career in sales and sales management and traveled.

Life’s been good to me so far!

Ask Sharon Lorenzine Please!

The most significant thing that’s happened in my life is becoming a Christian. I have gone to Bible School and been overseas on a missions trip. I am married to a wonderful man and we have two great sons. We are very involved in our kids lives. We home educate our boys, take them swimming, cycling, camping, fishing and are serving in the AWANA Club at church with them. We love going to bluegrass concerts together. No expectations because everything that’s happened to me has been beyond anything I could ever dream.

My best experience was being in Journalism class with Miss B. I really enjoyed being on the committee. I seems that the people involved on yearbook had a great time together even though it was stressful around deadlines!

A healthy family a blessed life . . . expectations exceeded! No regrets

Always feeling happy, secure, safe, and encouraged by teachers to exceed.

Great family. Why do I get twice as tired getting half as much done?

Being a member of the cross country and track teams - both Metro champs!

Well, my life has been good. I have had some bad times, but those are behind me now. I have raised two young men, been a good mom, and I have been married 20 years. I expect good health with the good Lord’s help and to be a grandma but not to soon. How’s it been for you!

Just being at Roosevelt was an experience for me. I had good buddies - guys and girls - and as for those who knew me, well, I was very outspoken. I kinds have a big mouth and don’t mind using. I love sports so being at the games was good for me; you could always hear me.

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