Also have my pyrotechnics (fireworks ) license since 1997; part-time Haz-Mat driver for PyroSpectaculars. I teach waterskiing and wakeboarding on the Colorado River in Parker Arizona. I was a National Ski patroller for 40 years; retired. Have two collector cars, a 1965 mustang convertible and a 1957 Chevy Nomad - I restored both! Built Rose Parade Floats and drove in the parade for 35 years; retired.
Further education, training, certification(s) since High School
AA degree from Pasadena City College, attended Cal Poly Pomona (the real Cal Poly).
Other South Pasadena schools I also attended
South Pasadena Junior High
Other Non-SP schools: Langley Way Elementary, Arcadia
Different places I have lived
Arcadia, South Pasadena, Glendale, Montrose, El Sereno, Glendora.
Family history living in South Pasadena
1965-1980
Other SPHS graduates I keep in touch with are:
Bob Hardcastle
Susie Webb (she's married now)
School Memories
Ray Solaris - Health & Safety classes
John Kabello - Football & drivers education
Mrs. Trazina (sp?) - math
Jeff Cox - cross country & Civics
Organizations, clubs, sports, other groups I've been in at school &/or since
B football, 2 years x country, 3 years varsity Swimming
Milestones & Epiphanies
Went to Cal Poly Pomona , was construction chairman for the 1977 rose parade float "Tons of Fun", worked with Pete Hames (73) and Linda Christensen Hames (74) drove floats for 35 years! Build floats for C.E. Bent (now known as Phoenix Decorating) parade floats. Still have my hair and health and fingers
Pastimes & Hobbies
Skiing both snow and water, boating on the Colorado River, cars, fireworks!
Retired from AT&T 4-5-22! Working on cars, love to teach skiing. Still doing Fireworks shows, and now driving for PyroSpectaculars!
Building adirondack-style chairs from retired Snow & Water ski's.
One last comment...
Wish I had stayed in contact with old friends both classes of 72 and 73
