During the organizing of our 44th Reunion it was discovered that many Flint Central High School Classmates have achieved many goals since graduation as well as being involved in Charities and Organizations that benefit many Communities. This page is being designed to acknowledge these Classmates.  Send in your biographies and/or requests for fundraisers to be posted. All requested postings will be subject to approval of the Class of 1963 Reunion Committee.  Send Requests to Reunion Committee c/o Dee Wilson

LYNNE M. (ROBINSON) NELSON

I retired from the State of Michigan as a Social Worker at age 50 with 28 years of service.  Retirement allows me to do what I want when I want to!  My golf game has never been better.  We girls play golf year round (at least that's what we tell our husbands).  My husband, Theo, still works as a school psychologist in Saginaw.  We have one son, Leighton who will be turning 30 on the day of our reunion.  We will not be attending the reunion as we will be celebrating his birthday at our home in Jamaica.  No grandchildren yet but I have two darling Yorkshire terriers.  Life is good!

JOSEPH EUFINGER

I was born February 20, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the product of a shore leave the Navy granted my father in the midst of World War II.  I was named Joseph Anthony Eufinger in honor of my dad's brother who was killed during the invasion of Italy.  My family moved to Flint in 1950 and I began school at Longfellow.  My most vivid memories from those years include my dad telling me I would have to choose between sports and girls after an "interesting event" in about the fourth grade, the Whiteman's English classes, and getting "schooled" on the basketball court by the likes of Whittier's Jo Peacock.  At Central I was enthralled by teachers such as Jack Howe and Graham Provan, and found great mentors in my coaches Bob Leach and the incomparable Dean Ludwig.  Those men helped shape my future as a history teacher and coach.

Upon graduation, I moved on to Purdue University, along with great friend Mike Depro, on an athletic scholarship.  My athletic career at Purdue was less than stellar, but we did beat Michigan all four years not so lucky against MSU@) and I rode Bob Griese's coat-tails to a Rose Bowl win in 1967.  I had planned to attend graduate school and possibly pursue a career as a college professor, but the Gulf of Tonkin changed all that.  I was not that interested in attending the University of Saigon, so when Dean Ludwig called to ask if I was interested in a teaching and coaching job at Central I jumped at the opportunity.  Then call led to a 39 year career at Central, with 26 years as head football coach.  My staff included Central grads Sam Paraschos and Bob Holec (who says he "saved" our senior year homecoming game!).  To say we had s great time during those years would be a serious understatement.  We won the last Thanksgiving Day game, had a winning record against all city schools, won over 140 games total, made it to the semi-finals of the State Championships twice, and made national TV thanks to the heroic efforts of Jim Abbott.  I don't think I would ever be confused with Graham Provan but I loved teaching American History, Intro to Law and Senior Humanities.  Teaching and coaching gave me the opportunity to meet and work with hundreds of outstanding kids over the years.  Those relationships are the most gratifying aspect of my career choice.  The best move my dad ever made was his move to Columbus, Ohio in 1964.  It was there I met Laura, the love of my life, at the local swimming pool.  We married in 1969 and have two daughters, Liza and Erica, who just told us that they are expecting babies early in 2008.  We will jump from one to three grandchildren in the space of a week or so at that time.  Life has been great so far, and I anticipate it only getting better as Laura and I settle into the grandparent/world traveler stage!

DIANE MARGARET (ZLATEC) DRIESSEN

DOB; April 29, 1945

Parents: Frank and Margaret Zlatec

I am married without children, but thanks to my husband, Ron who raised two daughters, I have the pleasure of three "grandsons," ages 15, 12 and 8 months.  They live in Georgia and Texas.  We live in Columbus, Ohio where I've been since 1976.

My educational journey after Flint Central took me to Flint Community Junior College; University of Michigan, Flint; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and the Ohio State University.  I have a small collection of degrees; Associate of Arts; Bachelor of Arts; Masters of Arts, Library Science and Ph.D. from the College of Education, OSU.

In Michigan, I taught kindergarten at Fenton Lawn in the Carmen District, First Grade at Myers in Grand Blanc, and worked as a traveling librarian at Myers, Reid Rd. and Indian Hills in the sixties and early seventies.  I was the Children's Librarian at the East Lansing Public Library for 3 years before moving to Richmond, Virginia.  In Richmond I did long-term substituting in the Richmond City Schools; libraries.  In Ohio, I taught second grade, undergraduate and graduate students, worked in school libraries and as a consultant for the State Library of Ohio.  For the last 21 years I've been an elementary librarian in the Upper Arlington City Schools.  I will retire June, 2008 with 30 years of service in the Ohio State Teachers Retirement System.  Ron retired from Chemical Abstracts Service in August of this year after 38 years.

Ron and I celebrated our 14th anniversary in July.  We dated for 7 years (I didn't want to rush into anything) so it really has been 21 years.  He was raising two girls when we met and all the stepmothers I had read about in books were wicked.  So, we waited until Tina and Liz were on their own.  Ron and I have taken ballroom dancing lessons longer than we like to admit. (It gives people an idea that we might be better than we are.)  We belong to 3 dance clubs and discovered early o the dancers are very social people.  In addition to dancing, we attend concerts, bike, cross country ski, party and vacation with our dancing friends.  While I don't plan to teach yoga on a regular basis, I have completed two teacher training courses.  I graduated from a 2 year, 500 hour program in June 2007.  I also walk and workout to counter balance the joys of aging.  On a sad note, my dad died in 2003 at the age of 87, my mother in 2004, age 86 and my younger sister (who spent most of her adult life living in Florida) in 2005.  We don't get to Flint as much as we once did, but we like to attend the Flint Art Fair and go through the city on our way to Stratford.  In case you are wondering, I wear maize and blue the Friday before the Michigan-Ohio State football games.

SCOTT PARRY

From High School, I went into the Marines and worked in electronics for three years.  Viet Nam Vet. Returned to Flint, go married, had three children, got divorced and moved to Denver where I lived for thirty years.  My children came to live with me and I married my current wife, a Denver woman who had two children of her own.  We are celebrating thirty-two years together this year.

I worked in the copying machine business for fifteen years and then for twenty five years in the ATM and banking equipment business.

After the kids had been gone for a while, we decided to get out of the cold winters and I transferred to Phoenix in 2002.  After four summers of the extreme heat, we purchased a cabin North of Leadville, CO. by Tennessee Pass where my wife, Kathleen, keeps cool.  I am not retired yet so I have to stick around Phoenix.  I figure another four years and I'm done.

NANCY (GAINES) MURPHY

I was born Nancy L. Gaines on September 4, 1945 at Hurley Medical Center to Henry and Bessie Gaines.  I am the 3rd oldest and the middle daughter.  My family lived in the St John Street area of the city on Easy Street.  I attended Lowell from the 7th to the 9th grade and then on to Flint Central High School and graduation.  One unique fact about my attending Central is, I am the only one of seven children to graduate from Central due to the boundary changes in the 1960"s.  All of my siblings attended and graduated from Flint Northern.  I did go on to attend Mott Community College for a while before getting married.  My husband Charles Murphy is a 1960 Flint Central graduate.  We just celebrated 39 years of marriage.  We raised a son name Brock who is married to a wonderful lady named Alveta and they have a son named Justin.  My husband and I are both retired and living a wonderful life.

VICTORIA MARIE (ASH) SOWDEN

Life is good! - With all the joys and despite the unexpected setbacks.

Gary Sowden and I married in January 1966 and celebrated 34 1/2 incredible years before he met his untimely death in July 2000.  I was fortunate to have a myriad of experiences with him that formed a great life for us.  We share two amazing children: Gary Sowden, Jr. (39) who is the CEO at Lyle Industries, Inc. (manufacturers of machinery for the plastics industry. They do business globally). He is married to Vicky and they live in Midland, MI. Daughter, Michelle (33), lives in St. Albans, VT with husband, Ethan and sons, Aidin(5) and Foster (6 months). Michelle is a DO and specializes in General Surgery. (Am I blessed with those two--or what?)

Through our life experiences, we lived in Flint, Mt. Pleasant, Lapeer, Midland and Bay City--all MI.  Gary earned a Bachelor of Science in Secondary Education from CMU and I earned a BS in Elementary Education from U of M Flint. However, I have worked the most years in Human Resources in Manufacturing and the, Health care.  I have been retired for nearly two years.  Yahoo!!

We traveled together in the U.S. a. and also to England, Amsterdam, the Grenadines, the British Virgin Islands, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Mexico and Hawaii.

A great hobby for us was our 31' sailboat named "Sanity".  While Gary taught, we spent entire summers cruising with the kids and cat.  After a move to private business in 1987, we raced our boat on Saginaw Bay with lots of success earning "Boat of the Year" twice.  We even sailed a Port Huron to Mackinaw race!

Currently, I am in a relationship with Jim Salwasser (five years now).  Boating is key for us, too.  Although it is power boating.  Travel is important to us, too.  Most summer weekends will find us at the boat at Bay City Yacht Club near Saginaw Bay.  And - in November, we'll go sailing for ten days on a 50" sailboat in the BVI's with friends.

It would be a horrible omission to not mention the value of my close friends.  My friends are soooo----important to me.  I am blessed with many close friends who are like family.  And - at one time or another they have "saved" my life!

So - Life IS good and we are blessed to be here! Enjoy!

KATHRYN A. (ROLF) BOWEN

DOB: 10-27-1945

Parents: Harry and Leone Rolf

Married: Robert Bowen in 1966 and divorced in 1987

Children: Jacqueline Bowen and Brent Bowen

Grandchildren: 4 Grand daughters: Rachel (13), Kaylie (11), Alexandra (9) and Grace (2).

I have many good high school memories:  Football games, pep rallies, talent shows, dances, proms, parties, hanging out at the A&W Root Beer stand, Ruggero's Pizza, Kewpie's, Kresge's and Smith Bridgman's Restaurant.  There were many pajama parties and parties in my parent's basement.  My dad would check everyone for beer:  Some made it through the checkpoint.  After high school, I attended Easter Michigan University.  I dropped out and got married.  My husband worked for AC Spark Plug and he was transferred to Canton, Ohio.  I went back to college at Kent State University and received a bachelor's in Social Work.  I have been a social worker for thirty years in Canton, Ohio.

I am employed at the Stark County Court of Common Pleas as the director of the Stark County Day Reporting Program.  The program is a prison diversion program for individuals convicted of a lower degree felony.  The program involves chemical dependecy and anger management treatment, employment services along with other services to help people turn their lives around.  I also work part time at the local crisis center as a counselor and serve on various committees and boards connected to better serving the individuals in our community.  I have been truly blessed with a career that I enjoy.  I feel that it is important to enjoy and believe in your career and have hope.

My children live in the area and I see them and my grandchildren several times a week.  I enjoy my family very much and I am so grateful to have them in my life.  I also enjoy gardening, plays, concerts, movies and meeting with friends.

GARY HARDEN

After all these years and a full life time of experiences, I give you a brief linage of my lifetime.

After school and a short stint at Flint Junior College, I joined Buick Motor Car Co. and married Maryetta Mayle.  We had 2 girls, Chris and Laura, who have grown to have families of their own.  They have given me 2 grandchildren and an additional 2 coming with marriage, plus 2 great-grandchildren.

GM provided a livelihood for 7 years and a desire to be on my own.  The gas station business filled that need, which let to a number of garages and gas stations.  Those were good times but an offer to teach and travel with Amoco Oil Company was more than I could refuse.

This led to my leaving Flint for the Indianapolis, IN area and new hopes and dreams.  The future is not a clear path and changes again came with downsizing.

New times plus old training led to another self-employment challenge and eventually led me to the AAA Hoosier Motor Club as the head of their Automotive Division.

At that time a number of other changes happened - a divorce, involvement in local politics, a new wife, a short retirement, and finally the development of my current handyman business, Gary's Job Jar Service.

My health has been so-so but we must go on.  My wife, Mary, and I love to travel - whether by car, air, or on a touring motorcycle - the more the better!  Guess what - the dreams go on.  Isn't it great!

JUDITH ANN (BLAKEMORE) CROSS

Married to Dwayne Cross (my high school sweetheart) in 1964.  My most fulfilling career was being a stay-at-home mom.  We have 4 wonderful children, Sandra (case worker), Michael (Veterinarian), Wesley (case worker) and Nicole (Veterinary Technician) and we have 6 wonderful grandchildren (1 boy and 5 girls).  Dwayne retired from G.M. after 37 years in 2002.  We spend our winter months in Florida and our summer months enjoying our grandchildren in Flint.  We will not be able to attend the 44th class reunion this year.

Dwayne has been selected to be on the USA National Shuffleboard Team and will be participating in the International Shuffleboard Tournament in Canada on August 11th through 19th.  I will be in Canada with him.  We hope that we will be able to attend the next class reunion.  I will certainly miss seeing all of you.

MARCIA (VANCAMP) SAUVIE

After attending CHS, I went on to CMU and U of M, getting degrees in English, Music, Media and Education.  I enjoyed teaching English at Carman-Ainsworth High School throughout a large chunk of my professional life.  Working as an adjunct instructor, I taught Children's Literature for UM Flint and EMU and various classes at Detroit College of Business.  For 14 years I have taught Education and technology classes for a national company, Performance Learning Systems (PLS).  Scheduling my classes in and near Flint, on weekends and summers I have taught a variety of 17 graduate classes to over 6300 teachers in this area as they earn their permanent certificates, Masters Degrees, or Keep up their knowledge for Professional Development.

After leaving Carman and training with MSU to be an Academic Coach for "at-risk" schools, I have worked in the Flint and Westwood Heights District to help pull them out of  at-risk status.  I now am enjoying a contract with Beecher Schools, where I am an English Language Arts "coach" - observing, mentoring, and modeling in the classrooms and where I provide Professional Development for the District, especially in the high school.  Being a student in the Flint schools so long ago allowed me to meet marvelous teachers and role models: besides my parents and friends, I owe so much to Mrs. Willa Stanton, Mr. Fred Peyrer, Mr. Paul Wightman, and Ms. Louise Doetsch.  The'63 graduates attended school during the height of Flint's accomplishments and I an thankful.  I married Ed Sauvie 42 years ago.  He attended Sacred Heart H.S., and then Mott and EMU.  Ed was a Benefits Representative for GMK until he retired.  He is my right-hand, helping me keep all my responsibilities straight.  We have traveled extensively and have enjoyed a solid, supportive partnership and marriage.  Ed loves classic cars and has a '69 Firebird and the responsibility for our son's '76 Trans Am.  You can see him at classic car shows and cruises every chance he gets.  We have two sons, on grandchild, and on the way.  Jason lives and works in San Francisco where he is Worldwide Revenue Manager for WindRiver Software.  He is engaged and will be married next summer.  Joshua is married to Amanda Carpenter- Sauvie, a teacher at Carman-Ainsworth High School.  Joshua studied in Flint and Reno, NV, where he earned his Masters in English.  He taught English in Mexico for the experience and now is two years away from a Doctorate from MSU.  He currently is a ful-time instructor at Mott Community College.  Maddy, their toddler daughter, is another reason to get up in the morning and be thankful for life.  We look forward to being even more with family every chance we get.

TED MITCHELL

I really haven't stayed in touch with anyone from FCHS since graduating, although I went to Flint JC and Flint U-M.  Since graduating from there I've been in various parts of the state, teaching the hearing impaired.  Retired from teaching in Michigan in 1998 but never quit teaching.  Been in AK twice, IN for two years, and another four in MI before the retirement system made me quit.  Now I'm in Evanston, WY.  Beautiful place, completely different from any other where I've been.  This is my 40th year of teaching, but I'm hoping to make it 41 here in WY.

TOM DICKENS

School - attended Wayne State University and the Transylvania University (Lexington, KY) graduating December '67.

Taught in the Kearsley School District for approximately 5 years, moving to Houston, Texas in 1972.  Taught at St. Anne School in Houston until I went to work for the Texas Department of Human Resources.

Moved to San Antonio in 1984.  Held various positions with the Department and for the 10 years prior to my retirement, I served as the Regional Director for the 28-county San Antonio Region.  Since retiring in 2001, I've held various positions - including teaching and returning to the Department for a few years.  I'm fairly well completely retired now.

Never married.  Do have 2 toy poodles, along with lots of interests including genealogy, Adobe Photoshop, reading, etc.

JEAN (BARRON) ZWOLENSKY

Married to Edward for 42 years. Two sons - both married to girls named AMY. Two grandsons- who are the greatest. I'm retired after working for 15 years for the Carman-Ainsworth School District as a secretary.  Enjoy tending to my flower garden, counted cross stitch and of course spending time with the grandsons.  Ed is also now retired and we spend time going and doing whatever we want whenever.

ROBERTA (THOMPSON) GREEN

Born March 5, 1945 in Flint, Michigan; parents John and Velma Thompson.

Attended Washington Elementary, Whittier Junior High, Central High and Mott Community College.  Began working for General Motors in 1963 at their Flint Public relations Staff.  Transferred to General Motors Institute in 1965 and was a secretary in the Electrical Engineering Department for 19 years.  Transferred to General Motors Central Offices in Detroit and Warren and was on the secretarial staff of several departments over the course of ten years.  Transferred back to Flint in 1992 and was a secretary at Flint Automotive Engineering Center until retirement , December 1, 1993.

Married Harold Green June 12, 1965.  We have one son, one daughter and two grandchildren ages 17 and 20.  In the 1980's we converted a General Motors passenger bus into a motor home and over the last 25 years we have spent many enjoyable vacations traveling around the U.S. and Canada.  Since retirement, we have spent our winters in Texas, Arizona, Alabama and Florida.

WARD MCALLISTER and BETSY PRINGLE

After graduating from Central, we both enrolled in the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  We continued going steady through most of our freshman year there, and then broke up.  We both graduated from U of M in 1967 - Betsy with a degree in nursing and Ward in industrial engineering.

Betsy moved to Boston to work in the burn unit of Mass General Hospital.  Within the next two years she returned to Flint, married another high school friend and college beau and gave birth to a daughter.

Ward remained in Ann Arbor until 1970 working as a hospital systems engineer, and then returned to Flint to perform alternative service as a conscientious objector to war.  Although not actually drafted, he completed the equivalent of alternative service from 1970-72 as a staff member of the Genesee County Model Cities program.

During this time, Betsy took a job as a nurse with a Model Cities-funded pre-school program.  After the birth of her second daughter in 1971 and the ending of her marriage, she and Ward decided to try going steady again.  Still going!!!

In 1973, we moved with the girls to a 100+ year old farm house on a few acres of land near Byron, MI.  The next 7 years included an exciting but somewhat exhausting combination of Flint jobs, child rearing, house renovation and rural life education.  During this time, Betsy earned Pediatric Nurse Practitioner certification from the U of M and worked as a PNP in a family practice clinic in Swartz Creek.  Ward completed several local government consulting assignments, and spent a year on the staff of the Mott Foundation.

By 1979 we decided - as a second stage in our "back to the land" endeavors - to find a larger piece of land in the Flint area and form a more intentional and self-sufficient community with some friends.  As part of our preparations, we took a trip around the eastern US visiting other intentional communities to see what we could learn from them.  One of these was at Celo, NC in the Southern Appalachians.  At the time Celo was quite eager to have  young families join them, so they urged us to consider making a move to NC - which we did, along with close friends from Columbiaville (also a young family of 4).  Both of our families still live here.

The community here is not a commune - just an accumulation of around 150 families - most of whom have migrated her, like us, for the stimulating rural lifestyle, nominally alternative values and natural beauty.  About 50 families live within a formal 1200 acre Celo land trust area.  The rest, like us, live nearby on our own private land.  All pursue personal livelihoods, including arts and crafts, teaching social work, nursing, construction trades small business ownership, etc.

During our first three years here, we were employed by the Arthur Morgan School - a small (30 student) private middle school modeled on the Danish folk schools - which emphasizes outdoor education, physical work, self-sufficiency and participatory democracy in addition to traditional academics.  Our responsibilities included house parenting, cooking, bookkeeping, teaching, hike and trip leading and gardening.

When we left the school in 1983, we lived for the next 5 years in a tiny but lovely rented log cabin, and crafted new careers - Betsy as a hospice nurse and Ward as a computer consultant.  Both girls attended the Arthur Morgan School, graduated from the local public high school and proceeded to NC colleges..

We finally bought our current home in 1989, and hope to live right here for the duration.

We both retired about 7 years ago.  Betsy is very active with her church, and has "refired" as a Christian counselor.  She has also been the family nurse through several births, deaths and surgeries.  Ward consults occasionally, but mostly fiddles aroun the homestead, plays a little folk music and runs.

We also visit several times during the years with our girls' families.  This includes the transcendent pleasure of playing with the six grandchildren (4 boys and 2 girls, ages 1-11) with which they and we have been blessed.

GEORGE ENSINGER

Flint Community Junior College (now Mott Community College). Eastern Michigan University, the Ecumenical Institute/Order Ecumenical, Darkroom Doctor, US Postal Service. Flint, Detroit, Chicago, Samoa, New York City and Fresh Meadows. Wife; Ann, Sons; Jordan and Aaron.  Woodworking, welding, writing, Rubber Ducky dunk in the Snake River.  Jumping off a perfectly good mountain (The Grand Tetons). Now supervising 60 widely diverse, talented maintenance people for the US Postal Service in Queens, NY.

JOHN BIGLER

After lots of college study (MSU, Stanford, UC Berkeley, U of M) and frequent moves all over the country to find jobs as an engineer, product planner, lawyer and college professor,  I finally stayed 5 years in the same place... in Charleston, SC. But, when Hurricane Hugo washed away my house and my law practice in 1989, I went into a 10 -year exile in New Jersey and Connecticut as a patent attorney with Ingersoll-Rand Company.

Five years ago, I moved back to Charleston, SC and pretended to be retired...building houses with Habitat for Humanity, kayaking, and practicing yoga at local studios and workshops (NC. Mexico and Nassau).  Other interests include sailing, music, environmental causes and travel (France, Italy, Portugal).  Two months ago, I started my dream job - part-time salesperson at the Royall Ace Hardware...it's even more fun than I'd hoped!

SHERMAN WARDELL WALLACE

(AKA Sherm the Worm)

Born 1/16/44 ; My parents are no longer alive.

I hired into A.C Spark Plug in 1963, worked two years before I was drafted into the military.  After my two year stay, I returned to work at A.C., worked 34 more years before I retired.  During that 36 year stay I worked as a supervisor for nearly 14 years, also worked as a committeeman for 4 years.

I did that..."I do thing" three times and as a result of that I have 5 wonderful children that I love dearly; one son, and four beautiful daughters.  I'm currently living the bachelor life which I enjoy.  I love visiting New York City and going to Broadway  Shows.  My most memorable thought while attending Flint Central was when we beat Flint Northern on Thanksgiving Day.

MARTHA (PARKER) LATIMORE

I have many great memories of growing up in Flint in its heyday, the 50's and 60's. We lived in the East Court Street area and Pierce School was brand new when many of us east-sider's started 2nd grade there.  The years at Whittier I remember always feeling kind of awkward; but at Central I had some outstanding teachers, loved going to the football games, got excited about learning French (anyone remember Mr. Percival?) and met Gary at the very young age of 15 (we just celebrated our 40th anniversary!).

We have one daughter who lives with her family about 1 hour away in Canton and 2 extremely special grandsons.  I just retired from teaching at Powers High School and am looking forward to pursuing lots of hobbies and interests I haven't had time for until now.  I still miss my best friend, neighbor and classmates, Karyl Swayze, but look forward to reconnecting with some classmates I haven't seen in a long time!

CHRISTINE JUNE HAUSER

Born November 3, 1945.

I left Flint for the University of Michigan in the summer of 1963.  After two years I quit school to get married and eventually had three children, two girls (Therese and Julia) and a boy (Alex).  We moved to the Washington, D.C. area in 1970 but the marriage ended in 1978.

I got my bachelor's degree in 1996 from George Mason University, Fairfax, VA, and since then have worked as a writer/editor, currently for the U.S. Postal Service.

Therese (my oldest) married a Englishman and lives in London with her husband and my grandchild, Billy, who is 2 1/2 years old.  Alex is married and lives in Venice, CA, and Julia lives in Miami.  I feel lucky to have free room and board when visiting these interesting places.

I've tried to lead a life balanced between satisfying work, family and personal activities - love of the outdoors, keeping fit, reading and cooking.  I hike with the Sierra Club, practice yoga, and when I go to California, I pack my inline skates so I can enjoy the great paved path along the Pacific Ocean.  As I did as a child growing up in Flint, I bike, ice-skate and ski, although now it's cross-country, not downhill.

Like many people in the nation's capital I read to keep up with current events but mostly enjoy fiction and recently saw John Updike read from his latest book, Terrorist.

My parents bought a farm in Vermont in 1962 and my brothers and sisters and assorted family gather there on holidays (and I have a lot of eaters for my cooking).  My dad lived there until his death in January 2005.  My mother died in August 2006 but we still own her house on Manning Court where I'll be staying over the reunion weekend.

I'm single, but dating.

My advice: do what you love and the money will follow, and be grateful for all you have.

STEVE CASNER

DOB - February 9, 1945 - Port Huron, MI; my father died in 1964 and my mother in 1993.  I have 4 sisters and 1 brother.  I am the youngest.  My family moved to Flint in 1957 where I attended Lewis Elementary School in the 6th grade and Lowell Jr. High prior to Central.

Miss Weller was my Home Room and English teacher for all 3 years.  I flunked Jr. English and she was my teacher again as I took it over in the 12th grade.  She should have flunked me again but instead game me an undeserved D- so I could graduate.  I have often wondered what my life would have been like without that gift from her.  I doubt that it would have been nearly as blessed.  Mr. Charles Clark taught auto shop and instilled a love for cars in me that lasts today.  Those two teachers influenced my life more than any others.

I met my wife, Rosalie Orin (Beecher "64"), 1 month after graduating from Central.  In September we will have been married 41 years.  We have 3 daughters and sons-in-laws; Cathryn Lord (Jeff), Cristina Bade (Dave) and Suzanne Mills (Tony).  They have blessed us with 7 grandchildren.  We all live in Genesee County which we find to be somewhat unusual now days.  We love having them all so close.

I bounced around trying several jobs before landing in the insurance business in 1967 as an agent.  I haven't had a "real" job  since driving a truck in 1967.  I guess I'm hard to retrain.  I began my own independent insurance agency in 1971.  Over the years the business grew to have several offices around the state.  A few years ago, I decided to start moving towards retirement by selling all buy my Flint office.  They now call me "part time" and it feels good.

A few years ago my wife realized that having "twice as much husband" around wasn't all that much fun. So she escapes by being a real estate agent for American Associates.  She loves it.  I have now fulfilled a lifelong dream of being a "kept" man.

My interests and hobbies are grandkids, golf, and collecting classic cars.

My life motto is "If it ain't fun, why are we doing it?"

NARCISSUS (ANDERSON) CANNON

Upon graduation I worked many jobs.  In 1968 I was hired by GM Buick.  I worked in the same plant for 30 years.  In 1970 Thuster and I were married.  We have done a lot of traveling and really enjoy it.  I retired in 1999 and love every day of it.  I am active with A. Philip Randolph Organization.  I am a licensed beautician.  I am also active in my church.

Happiness comes of the capacity to feel deeply, to enjoy simply, to think freely, to risk life, to be needed.

DONALD L. BRYANT

Birthday - 1/13/1945

Married - Karen Wolfe in 1964 while attending CMU.

Hired into Chevrolet Manufacturing in 1966.

Graduated from apprentice program as a Die Maker in 1969.

Children - ages 43, 40 and twins 37.

Grandchildren - 9 including a set of twins.

Divorced - 1989

Remarried - Wynn Ann Draper - Bryant in 1991.

Retired - General Motors in 2006.

Where we call home - Higgins Lake, Michigan

Hobbies - clay target shooting with my wife and woodworking.

DELORES (DIXON) WILSON

This quiet, shy little girl has grown into a mature confident woman who has experienced a well rounded but busy life.  All my years at Longfellow and at Flint Central I stood back and did what I had to do to get through.  I have always loved singing so I feel that is what brought me out of my shell.  I continue to sing when I can at Church or at my part time job at Swartz Funeral Home.  After graduation, I attended Mott College for a year in a secretarial course and during this time married Jim Wilson.  For the first twenty years I had the role of "Domestic Engineer" or what I call "Jane of All Trades".  During this time I helped raise two sons and a daughter and spent time as a homeroom mother, Cub Scout leader, Brownie Scout leader and volunteering at Sloan Museum working in the archives.  Later I started working at King Arthur's Pasties as a baker and became Manager of the Davison Rd. shop and then the Ballenger Rd. shop for a number of years.

When Jim retired from General Motors, I decided to retire and enjoy our time together.  We also started a small Mom and Pop business out of our home called "Dee's Ole Lamps".  We restore antique light fixtures and lamps from the 1850's to the 1940's.  Jim is manufacturing and I am sales and our company is known as a non-profit organization but we enjoy it.  My biggest passion right now is my involvement with the Breast Cancer 3-Day.  The good Lord willing, this is an event I plan on doing until Breast Cancer is finally cured.  I personally have not experienced cancer but some of my loved ones have.  My greatest hope is that our children and grandchildren will never have to experience cancer.  Just by training, walking a collecting donations I can make a difference.  Someday, soon, all cancers will be defeated. Jim and I are enjoying our retirement and family and spending as much time as we can with our seven grandchildren.  See you at the 45th !

BARBARA (LUECK) STEINKRAUSS

Attended Michigan State for undergraduate and graduate work in elementary education, speech therapy and special education.  Taught at an Army Base in Germany for one year and then traveled around Europe for six months.  Worked in Boston where I met my husband, Mark.  Lived in Gramingham, Massachusetts for sixteen years and moved to Chicago fifteen years ago.  I have three children - Chris, Molly and Matt (all single).  I feel fortunate to have been primarily at home while they were growing up.  Over the years I have done speech therapy with young children, and really love my profession.  I always have some art or craft project in the works - oil painting at present.  Over the years I have attended all of the reunions.  I feel it is one of the few groups of people who knew your parents and siblings: and 'knew you when'.  It's fun to touch base and relate high school memories.

A note recently received from Barb

Over the years I've attended all of our class reunions. It is always fun to touch base with high school classmates and share memories of the four years we were at Flint Central.  This group of friends is  special because they know where we came from and often knew our family.

In Saturday's (4/11/2008) Chicago Tribune a columnist Mary Schmich wrote about "Friends' folks leave mark on our lives".
To summarize her message: "The father of one of my best friends died last week.....When he died, he joined a special group of people who live on in my mind - the vanished parents of my friends....If you're  lucky enough to know your friends' parents, to have shared meals and drinks and conversations.., you know that they're not just your friends' parents...when they died you don't feel just that a friend has lost a parent, but that you have lost a friend. Until my friends' parents started passing away with some regularity, I didn't register the place they had in my constellation of relationships, or even  necessarily that they had a place. But with the vanishing of each one, I realize a little more how they've amplified my life, my understanding of the world, my friendships with their children. Until I know someone's parents, I don't feel I know them; unless someone has known at least one of my parents, they don't know me. You meet a friend's parent and suddenly you get it. Oh, now you see why your friend is so cheerful or defensive. so gregarious or disciplined or afraid of being poor....Something similar could be said of a friend's children, spouse, siblings, even their other friends.  Everyone in our relationship constellation casts light on who we are. But the illumination that comes from someone's parents is an especially high beam. When you're young, your friends' parents are just parents. But over the years, parents turn into people, individuals who have regrets and needs and childhoods of their own. And now, as our parents leave, we keep them alive for each other, in our shared memories, through our stories.....this is how they live on."

I'm looking forward to seeing you at the reunion in August and sharing memories- Barbara Lueck

The Lueck Family in the early '60's. 

Walter (died 1982), Ethel,  Sharon, Bette, Barb.

 

RICHARD POPE

Humorous note:  Classmates will remember me as "Dick" Pope. However, half way through what has become a 33 year career of working with high school kids and having to endure too many jokes and snickers about my name, I had the good sense to stop fighting it and changed to "Rich", which has workout much better ! If, however, my Central classmates prefer to think of me as a "Dick" and refer to me as such, that's OK !

Life highlights since high school:

1 year at Flint J. C.

3 years at Houghton College, Houghton, NY. BA in English

5 years, teacher at Kearsley

1971, married

1970, MA from Eastern Michigan in Remedial Reading

1973, moved to Chicago.  Attended North Park Theological Seminary. MA in Youth Ministry

1973-86, Area Director for Young Life in Oak Park, IL

1975, my only child, Jennifer was born.

1986, divorced

1987-present, guidance counselor at Maine East High School, Park Ridge, IL.  My favorite involvements kids, and colleagues, but still might retire in one or two years to move on to other things.

1994, Married Mary Beth Higgins.  Best move I ever made !

Most vivid high school memories:

Band, Choir, Stan White and Miriam Darling for English, Graham Provan for two years of history. Mr. Provan was, even including college and post grad work, the best teach I ever had.  A couple of years ago, I was trying to locate him to tell him that, but I learned he had just died.  I will add here that, as a professional educator, I can attest to the fact that my Flint Central education was equal in quality to any high school education system/curriculum I've ever encountered, any place !

Hobbies and interests:  Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears, biking, hiking, international and domestic travel, comedy, movies, and Harry Potter.  I'm also a fan of Flintite, Michael Moore, and think his perspectives on our government and society is pretty much right on.

Causes and concerns:  I'm anti-war (especially this one !), politically progressive/liberal, pro-choice, and a supporter of environmental, human rights, anti-discrimination, and gay-rights initiatives.

PATRICIA ANN (WILLIAMS) MARTIN

Wow ! Hard to believe it has been 44 years.  Many thanks to the reunion organizers !

Bill and I got married in 1967, went to University of Wisconsin for graduate school, followed by 4 years in Washington D.C. while Bill served in the "nuclear navy".  Then back to graduate school in Ann Arbor.  The big event of the grad school years was the birth of Amy, who is now a thirty-something and mother to Justin, a fair-headed boy and mega-energy.  Jon was born after Bill joined the Faculty at U of M.  So we have been in Ann Arbor since 1977, with the sabbaticals, one to London and, better yet, one to Santa Fe.

I've worked most of this time, enjoying most my years as a librarian.  I have worked for automotive-related companies, and most lately and longest as a medical librarian.  Currently I am at U of M in their medical library.  In my free time I have sung in a community chorus, learned to weave, gardened till I thought I'd drop, taken Justin to every animated movie released, hugged our dogs and cats, and generally enjoyed myself.  Oh - newest project - learning to play golf.  Didn't think it was for me, but I am pleasantly surprised.

Best wishes to all.

TOM BUCKALEW

Date of Birth: March 4, 1945

Parents: Russell and Leitha

Languages you speak: English (poorly)

Roots: Dad grew up on a farm in Illinois and Mom was a product of Flint

Family Advice: Learn to say "yes dear" and "I'm sorry" and "I am happy"

Marriage Facts: Married to Claudia (from Allen Park, MI) for 40 years this August

Early Years / High School Memories:  I remember mostly my team mates and my teachers and some of the things that you might imagine would be associated with them.  I remember the impromptu football game between the East side and the West side.  The bottle of Haig & Haig we bought for Mr. Proven.  I remember the smell of the wrestling mat and the hall where we tended to congregate before school started.  I remember little things about a number of people, but that might be telling tales out of school.

Schools and Education: B.A. (History/English Lit.) and Masters (Sec. Educ.) from EMU and Ed. Specialist (Administration) from Wayne State

Family:  In addition to my wife, I have a married daughter and son.  I have two grandchildren

Memorable Times: Vagios Young and John Eufinger Kicking the snot out of a jerk from MSU at the State Wrestling Tournament in Ann Arbor.  The guy bounced all the way down the bleachers to the floor where a policeman grabbed him and led him away.  We had trouble with this same guy the week before.

Growing Up:  This is a work in progress.  I'll get back to you when I've done it

Dreams:  My dreams were very modest.  I wanted to teach and coach.  I've done both and more.  I'ts been a great Life.

GERALD LEE FRANZEN

A rather condensed account of what happened after High School !

In the middle of the winter of 63-64 (remember that month of below zero?), I headed to the Golden State-San Francisco, CA.  after the initial disappointment about no bikini clad surf girls that far north~ settled into the bohemian scene and made college a full time job for the next bunch of years (think about it-was anything better?) Got a couple of degrees and a wife along the way and eventually had to get a real job.  Tried several businesses before realizing my total lack of business wiles was a problem, so I worked for 20 years as facilities/maintenance manager for a manufacturing company.  Thank God my dad taught me to have a trade as a back-up to college degrees.  Health problems in my 40's made me re-think a lot of things, so I left a well paying and secure position and ventured forth again on the seas of business-this time doing photography, my first love.  Somehow that has transmogrified into teaching photography (as well as humanities classes) at the local Community College, which is what I do for a living now.  I kept the wife (or actually, she keeps putting up with me) and have two wonderful sons.

I probably photographed all of you for the yearbook in our Junior and Senior years, so you may remember me as the funny looking skinny kid with the camera.  I am now the funny looking no-so-skinny old guy with the camera. So.... Smile !

VAGIOS YOUNG

After high school, I had no definite plan what to do.  I knew I would eventually join the family business, restaurants, but not yet.  I chose to travel, working as a waiter. I lived in Las Vegas, Miami Beach, New York, San Francisco, LA and Europe, gambling and partying.   Like most of us in the sixties, I also dabbled in "higher education".  The best 7 years of my life were spent at Flint Junior College and my sophomore year at Ferris State.

I then joined the family business.  I became a successful caterer.  During this time I got married.  My wife and I were quick studies in six months time we were divorced amicably with no kids or property.  Eventually I gravitated back to school to nurture and realize the potential (as you all know) I had exhibited at good old CHS.  After all I had graduated 476th out of 500 and some with a sterling 1.2 G.P.A.  After earning my Associates at Mott, I decided I would finish my schooling in interesting places.  My junior year I spent at Florida International University, North Miami Beach campus.  I lived on the beach in Hollywood, Florida.

My senior year I transferred to City University of New York, CUNY, Hunter College, in Manhattan.  I lived in various places in the city, the upper west side, Harlem and Brooklyn.  I was there when the buildings came down on 9/11.  I graduated Magna Cum Laude with a 3.7 G.P.A...... I am now retired and am a substitute teacher for the Flint schools.  My future plans may include pursuing a Masters degree somewhere interesting.

MARILYN (DREW) GONYEA

After graduation, I worked for a CPA's office for 2 years. I married my high school sweetheart in October of 1964. He joined the Bay City Police Dept. and I worked for Fisher Flack, until I became pregnant with our first child, after almost 5 years of marriage.  We have 3 daughters and now have 3 grandchildren.  My husband has retired from the Police Dept., and I'm still working as Head Cook for a Bangor Twp. elementary schools.  I have worked for twenty one years for the Bangor Schools.  I love my job and working with the kids.

We enjoy spending time on our 100 acres of hunting property with a cabin in Harrisville.  Dick loves to hunt and we go up to relax.  We also belong to Outdoor Adventures where we go camping with our 5th wheel.  We share campfires with our friends and enjoy each others company.  Hope to retire soon where we will be able to use our cabin and do more camping and be with our family.

LOIS (LIVESAY) GORRELL

I'm currently in Southern California, specifically Orange County (no, it's nothing like the OC, and Real Housewives of Orange County is like watching an anthropological treatise on some weird tribe!).  We've just recently realized how long we've been here..18years.  My husband of 27 years and I live in an unincorporated island that has three different possible names for its zip code (take your pick: Santa Ana, North Tustin or Cowan Heights).  We have 2 dogs who fall into the category of palace dogs (bred strictly as companions) and who believe they are children.

We're in the process of developing our own business, so our future plans are not too clear at this time thus I don't know whether or not I will be able to make it to the reunion.

MARIE (MOUNTAIN) PRESTON

In the words of John Denver: I've been laid to thinking about my lifetime...and I have to say it now, it's been a good life all in all, it's really fine to have a chance to hang around...I have been married to Jim Preston for 42 years, and we have lived in Grand Rapids MI for 39 years.  We have two remarkable "children" (Heather is single and has lived in Seattle for 13 years, John lives in Grand Rapids and will be marrying a widow with two young children this year).  They challenge and encourage me to be better everyday.  We have gone through Alzheimer's disease with my Dad.  My mother is strong and aging gracefully.

After a postponed college education, I graduated in 1985 with a degree in Psychology and Social Work from Calvin College.  My intention was to get a Master's Degree in Counseling, instead I got an advanced education in travel.  Jim has been compensated with travel in his workplace, so in the past 25 years we have had the amazing opportunity to be on every continent, except Antarctica, more than once.  Also, through family tree exploration, we have had the wonderful experience of knowing, and exchanging visits with my cousins in Sweden.  Among other things, I have volunteered with various child welfare boards and endeavors.  I love spending time with family and friends at our cottage on the Leelanau Peninsula.  I'm passionate about the arts and my book club, I do some gardening, and I'm trying to be physically and mentally healthy.  I am looking forward to reconnecting with my Flint Central past.

JEROME RUTLAND

Jerome Rutland was appointed Director of Wayne County Department of Human Service (WCDHS) on January 11, 1999.  As director, Mr. Rutland is responsible for oversight of more than 2400 employees and manages all county operations which include the Field Support Services Administration, Financial Assistance Administration, Adult Medical Administration and the Child and Family Services Administration.

Mr. Rutland has served WCDHS in various other capacities, including his appointment to the Deputy Director in August 1996, as well his tenure (1984-1996) as the Local Office Manager of the Tireman District, which was one of the six sites selected in the state to implement Michigan's Welfare to Work Program.  Under the leadership of Mr.. Rutland the Tireman office drew international acclaim for its avant garde welfare reform strategies and successful implementation of the work program, Project Zero.

In 2001, Mr. Rutland, in partnership with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, took a leadership role in bringing Family to Family (F2F) to Michigan.  As a result of Mr. Rutland's foresight, this major foster care reform initiative has proved tremendously successful in Wayne County.  Consequently, F2F has been adopted as the foster care service delivery model in the State of Michigan.

Through Mr. Rutland's vision and leadership, the Wayne County Department of Human Services has undergone a cultural change with a focus on improving the quality of life for the children, adults, and families in Wayne County.  His priorities for the agency are health and safety, accuracy, and quality customer service.

Throughout his history with the State of Michigan, which began in 1970, Mr. Rutland has served on numerous committees; all charged with improving the department's programs and policies to effectively address community needs and ensure the quality of life for all of its citizens.  As evidence of his commitment to the department and its constituents, Mr. Rutland was honored with the department's Manager of the Year Award in 1989.

Additional, as a consequence of his dedication to the community-at-large, Mr. Rutland has served on several boards, including: Midnight Golf Foundation, Schools of the 21st Century, Child Care Coordinating Council, THAW Heat and Warmth Fund, United Way - 211 and the Human Services Coordinating Body.

JO ANN (STUKKIE) JOHNSON

Marriage Facts - Married to Harold (Bud) Johnson 40 years.

Early Years/High School Memories (Just a few)

I remember Ms. Field jumping out of the closet quoting Shakespeare.

And playing the 45 "Lipstick on Your Collar" for Mr. Kildee after he returned from lunch one day with "Lipstick------"

I remember sitting in Mr. Howe's class and listening to the new of the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Schools and Education - I attended MSU for 1 yr. after graduating and then went to U of D for 2 yrs for Dental Hygiene.  After about 25 yrs, in dental hygiene, I went into real estate and eventually became an associate broker, managed two different offices, and became a partner in a property management business.  I currently work from a home office listing and selling real estate and overseeing the property management company.  My license is with Coldwell Banker Northern Lakes in Cheboygan, MI.

Family - My husband and I were blessed with three children who have in turn blessed us with 7 grandchildren.  My husband is currently serving his 23rd year as a District Judge and he will retire at the end of this term January 1, 2009!

DARWIN "DEE" ALLEN

Born and raised in Flint and attended Cook Elementary and Longfellow Junior High.  I lived with fellow Central grads Bill Martin and Ward McAllister while earning a Bachelor's in Modern European History and Philosophy at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.  Following a year of grad school there, I joined General Motors public relations in 1968, promptly lost my military deferment and spent four years in the U.S. Navy as a journalist, first in New London, CT, in the submarine service and the last year aboard USS Intrepid--now a museum in New York City.

Following discharge in 1972, I rejoined GM public relations and have been there ever since--in corporate affairs, news relations, Buick, GM Parts, New York City office, Chevrolet-Pontiac-GM Canada Group, Pontiac, and now global brands.  At the company's request I also attended Harvard University in 1986.  I was married to Melinda Pfeifer of Flint from 1969 to 1995.  We have a son, Christopher (Royal Oak), and a daughter, Heather, and grand daughter Mario Bennish (Denver).

MICHAEL DEPRO

I have 3 children (2 boys, 1 girl) all grown up of course and 4 grandchildren.  As one of the "oldies" now, my grandchildren are a large joy in my life.  I have worked as a safety engineer in the commercial insurance industry since 1969 (lord!!).  Have gone through various management positions (from responsibility of 4 states and 26 persons to my much more comfortable current supervisor ( 3 other employees).  Education, BS Business from U of M - Flint and Masters, Safety Science, from Indiana University, Pennsylvania.

Still a U of M fan (in solid Penn State country!) I could say, I had a fabulous sports career after high school, but Joe Eufinger knows better!!  My only claim to fame is that Bob Griese had his hands on my butt in college.  40 years where'd they go -- 40 years I don't know (yes, I am a Bob Seeger fan).  Wiser, I hope, certainly humbler from life's experiences, but glad to still be around!

HELEN (MALONE) MCINTOSH

I was born July 29th in Camaden, AL.  My father William was in the united States Navy.  My mother Eula a housewife.  I married Robert E. Harris.  We had one daughter, Cheryl LaFaye.  She joined the navy after graduation.  In 1968 I was employed for the United States Postal Service and worked there for 32 years, retiring in 2000. Divorced in 1972.  I married Robert D. Malone in 1985.  No children.  We raised Cheryl's son, Cedric and after he graduated he joined the navy.  Bob and I are members of Macedonia Baptist Church.  I enjoy going to Wednesday Morning Bible Study, Sunday School, the Mass Choir and Tuesday morning bowling.  I am a cancer survivor since 1996.  God has been good to me and my family.

GLORIA (SEAY) TAPPEN

DOB: August 20, 1945

After high school I attended college, took courses in business management.  Married and divorced, raised two successful children.  I worked as a district manager for Avon Products Corporate.  My career took me to Hong King, London and Spain.  I retired from Avon in 2004 after 34 years in the cosmetic business.  I invested in real estate, buying and leasing houses.  My goals now, is to enjoy my 2 grandchildren and be a Beach Bum.

JESSE ASCENCIO

Retired - City of Flint Parks and Recreation Department.  Head Coach for Cerca Boxing Team.

JANICE DIMOCK

Single, but enjoying the companionship of longtime friend, Tom.  Two pets, Scottie terriers, Lu-Lu and Rocky (who rule the household).  Retired in 2003 from 35 years of teaching Special Education (22 of those years at Flint Central).  Coached Special Olympics for 30 years in summer and winter sports.  Served as secretary and facilitator of the Faculty Advisory Committee at FCHS for a number of years. Have traveled to many U.S. states including Hawaii; favorite state is still good ole' Michigan--love the gardening, watercolor painting, golfing and bridge.  Growing to realize more and more that the important things in life are family, friends, the simple pleasures of nature and faith in and appreciation of God's grace in our lives.

GARY ROBERT GREIS

     I was born 10/31/45 in Poplar Bluff, MO to Robert (deceased) and Laverne Greis (King).  I was the first person in my family to be born in a hospital.  My mother and father divorced early so I have no brothers or sisters.  My mother has recently moved near me and at 84 years young is doing incredibly well.  Many of my relatives in Missouri moved to Michigan after WWII to work in the auto factories.  So I had cousins near by and our family reunion picnics were held at parks around Flint, filled with fun and food.

     I attended Durant and Longfellow before Flint Central.  In years 5-10 I spent my summers in Missouri on my grandparent's farm.  Those years were extremely important in shaping who I am today.  I didn't get interested in sports until late in my high school years.  I actually blossomed in those area after high school and during the Army years and college after that.  Right after high school I got a job at the Saginaw St. Fisher Body.  I bought a nice new fast car (Olds 442) and started having as much fun as possible within the law.  But I soon got drafted like everyone else and was a member of the US Army for two years.  Luckily I did not go to Vietnam! I enjoyed an assignment in Germany.  During those two years I got some excellent training that would shape who I was and what careers I would pursue.  AND drank a lot of good German beer!

     After the service I went back to work for GMPD out on Miller Rd.  Decided to apply for an apprenticeship program (Millwright) and when that didn't seem likely to happen I enrolled at Western Michigan.  About at month before college the Millwright apprenticeship came through.  I have often wondered how it all would have turned out if I had taken the apprenticeship.  So I started college in 1969.  Dual majored in Electrical Engineering and Secondary Education.  After 2 1/2 years I was forced to drop out and go make some money.  Never did get my degree.  Disappointing, but not "terminal".

     I had several careers and moves after that.  I worked/lived in Detroit, Chicago and Madison WI before moving to Colorado.  I had purchased a piece of property about 18 miles from Denver up in the mountains near Idaho Springs, Colorado in 1972.  And moved there permanently in 1978 and that was my "home" for 30 years total.  I found work locally in Molybdenum mine (long explanation) then got into the house building business for several years.  In 1984 I got an opportunity to work in the Nuclear power industry as a Process Control Technician.  (In the 23 years I have had this career,  I have never been able to explain exactly what I do very well!  And NO, it is not dangerous).  This work gave me the opportunity to travel and work all over the U.S.  I went to Maine in 1985 and that made the 48th state I had worked/visited/lived in.  Although I basically am semi-retired, I still have many great opportunities to work short jobs anytime I want.  About 5 years ago, I sold everything in Colorado and had a place built here in Sunset Beach, NC, which is near the ocean and not far from Myrtle Beach, SC.  The weather is fantastic and that allows me to pursue all the things I like to do which are mainly outside activities like walking, biking, golfing, swimming and "playing" with the plants in the yard.  My new "job" is that I am President of my Home Owners Association.

     I have been married, but currently am not.  I never had any children of my own, but have had stepchildren and even step grandchildren.  I enjoyed being a "father" and love children.  So those were all very memorable and enjoyable experiences just like in everyone else's family.

     When one looks back at your life, I would have to say I have been very blessed in many, many ways.  No two lives are ever the same.  And I wouldn't have changed anything if I could.  It will be great to experience this reunion and get the opportunity to fill in the "blanks" with my former classmates.  It is so ironic because as I looked back in my yearbook many of the things written were like: "Enjoy the summer and I hope you have a great career".  And now, here we are at the "end".  I can't help but wonder about how it all has turned out for each of you.

BRUCE MONROE

Graduated from Michigan State University

  ●BS in Mechanical Engineering-June '67

  ●MS in Mechanical Engineering-Dec '68

Started work at Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI. in Dec ' 68 in

  ● Engine Product Engineering as a Graduate Engineer

  ●Took leave of absence in June'69 after being drafted into US Army●●●

Drafted into US Army from 17 June '69 until 5 Jan. '72

  ●Trained as Combat Engineer at Ft. Leonard Wood, MS.

  ●Graduated from NCO school as Staff Sergeant

  ● Spent 1 year in Viet NAM

  ●Returned to Ft. Ord, CA.

Married to Barbara E. on 1/21/1972

Returned to Ford Motor Co., Dearborn, MI. as a Product Design Engineer.

  ●Worked on engine lubrication and engine valve train design.

  ●Became valve train Senior Design Technical Specialist in 1993.

  ●Retired on June 30, 2005 after 36 1/2.

Have lived in Ann Arbor, MI. since June, 1978

Hobbies

  ●Golf-Got Hole-in-One in Oct., 2005

  ●Cross Country Skiing

  ●Old car restoration-Have '41 Ford Business Coupe Hot Rod.

SHELDON ALECHMAN

DOB.: January 1, 1945

          After graduating, I enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and spent 1 year in the states before being shipped to Vietnam where I spent two tours of duty, 1964-1966. Job description was "tunnel rat" and after being wounded three times I was sent back to the states and became a language instructor (Vietnamese) at Camp LaJune, North Carolina.  I was discharged from the Corps in 1967 and returned to Flint where I joined the family business.  In 1968 I decided to go back to school and attended the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor where I received my B.S. degree in business. I remained in the family business until 1990 when I sold it and moved to California where I obtained my real estate license.  That brings me to the present.  I now own a real estate company with a partner and can finally say that I have found my niche in life, "I have a flair for life".

Some may ask.....have I changed since the fun loving Sheldon that I was back in high school and I must reply.....HELL NO!

F. ROBERT SCHMELZER

Married; To May Kaye Pelletto - 37 years, 2 sons, Franz and Stefan

Education; Michigan State University, 1967; University of Michigan Law School, 1974

Military Service; U.S. Army, 1967-1971, Military Intelligence Officer

Business; Lawyer

Hobbies and Special Interests;  I have worked with the motorcycle industry most of my life as General Counsel to the American Motorcyclist and then as legal and special counsel to the Harley Owners Group, Harley-Davidson Motor Company.  I have been lucky enough to spend most of my personal and professional life involved with motorcycles and the people that build and ride them.  I have seen a large part of the World from the saddle of a Harley-Davidson.  Beyond that, I am involved with bird hunting, both upland and waterfowl, and have hunted and adventured from the Arctic Circle down to the tip of Argentina.  I am living proof that "Good Things Happen to Bad People!"

Wisdom;  Reading the Obituaries on the Web Site and looking over and old "Prospectus" year book:

          ●     I read the obit of Karyl Swayze as written by Joe Peacock.  Karyl was an East Side neighbor girl whose parents were close friends of my parents.  As her obituary reveals, she was a very fine and gentle person and child of fine and gentle people who were sensitive to the need to serve the disadvantaged.

          ●     I then read the simple obit of Joe Peacock.  Joe came from very, very difficult circumstances. He came from extremely poor  circumstances and became an articulate and educated man because of his character and drive; but also because of the kindness of a business man in our community name George "Woody" Skaff, who saw that Joe was special, and who ensured a college education for him.  No publicity, no pomp and circumstance.  A good person doing something for a good person.

          ●     I also looked at the credentials of Graham Provan, the history teacher, because he was the first teacher that assumed I could think and demanded that I come to class prepared to learn and think. (Also, he was the statistician for the basketball program and a sarcastic observer of my lack of talent--numbers don't lie was a favorite comment from him, along with other!) Until I looked at the Prospectus, I had no idea that Mr. Provan had studied at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland and Oxford University, England!  How many high school faculties can boast of that type of talent?

          ●     What a marvelous place Flint Central and Flint community were in the early 60's.  We were lucky puppies!

Delores (Dixon) Wilson Is Walking In Chicago

Dear Friends,

It's over and what a wonderful fulfilling weekend it was.  The few blisters, tired and

stiff muscles are worth the completion of the 60+ miles.  Thank you for your generosity

and support, be it financial or in spirit!  See you at the 45th Reunion.

            God Bless,

            Dee

        Delores (Dee) Wilson

7134 W. Grand Blanc Rd.

Swartz Creek, Michigan

48473

jpjunkyard@yahoo.com

2002 Walker  / Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day

2004 Walker / Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day

2005 Walker / Philadelphia Breast Cancer 3-Day

2006 Crew Team Member “Crewing for a Cause” Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day

2007 Walker / Cleveland Breast Cancer 3-Day

2008 Walker/ Chicago Breast Cancer 3-Day and Crew Member /

Michigan Breast Cancer 3-Day