1961:
| Name: Henry, Carlotta (Ashburn) email as of Sep 04, 2003 |
Class: 1961 |
I was born on Sept 25, 1943 |
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| Comments: March 2004 obituary
June 2003 She now has weakness on the right side, limited energy, and word-finding problems. She is fluent, but mixes nouns and names. She has regular MRI's. She had her third Gamma knife Treatment(focus radiation), two surgeries, but little chemotherapy. The limited benefit of chemo is not worth the risk because of other medical concerns. The name of her tumor is malignant anaplastic astrocytoma which is in her left temporal lobe (Speech Center). Brain Tumor web sites will explain the prognosis. She is an inspiration to all who know her. Thanks for your prayers and concern.
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| Name: Baker, Dorothy (Boyd) email as of Aug 14, 2003 |
Class: 1961 |
I was born on Febraury 7 1943 |
I retired in 1999 | |
| First five years after high school: Married had daughter and son. Worked for 18 years as co administrator of teamsters health plan, until company moved to Chicago. | ||||
| Some highlights of my life: Having a great husband and family is first. Having 2 great jobs in my life and finally retirement to a beach in Fla, which we enjoy. | ||||
| Places I have lived: outside of W Carrollton, Vandalia and now Bradenton Beach Fla. | ||||
| My current projects: not real projects... swimming, fishing going out on our Pontoon Boat and enjoying the beach. Babysitting my 2 yr old grandson and mall surfing with my 14 year old granddaughter. | ||||
| More comments: This is a great idea and better than those "character books" we used to play with in school. There should be lots more input from our classmates. Its neat to keep up with old friends. Thanks for the opportunity! | ||||
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| Name: Doll, Richard email as of Sep 27, 2003 |
Class: 1961 |
I was born on May 11, 1943 |
I retired after 30 years of teaching for Westerville City Schools in 1996. |  |
| First five years after high school: I attended the Ohio State University, got a Bachelor of Science Degree in Education and went on to Graduate School at Ohio State -- eventually got my MA in Education. | ||||
| Some highlights of my life: Selected as the Outstanding Residence Hall Senior at Ohio State in 1965. Taught Social Studies for Westerville City Schools for 30 years. Coached Westerville South to a 2nd. Place finish in Golf in 1985. Selected as Key Club Man of the Decade for Central Ohio in the 1970's. Have traveled to over 30 countries(including accompaning students to Peru, Germany, and the former Soviet Union. I have also taken student groups to Key Club Conventions throughout the United States. i was golf coach and one of the Ski Club advisors for 20 years, National Honor Society Advisor for 9 years and Social Studies Department Chair for 13 years. I continue to work on my family genealogy -- produced a 200+ page book for my family in 1999. Becoming an historical interpreter for the Ohio Statehouse 1997-present. | ||||
| Places I have lived: Dayton, West Carrollton School District, Columbus, and Westerville, Ohio. | ||||
| My current projects: Genealogical reseach, home and garden improvements, volunteering at the Palace Theater and the Ohio Statehouse, bowling, and continuing to grow as a person,friend and confidant. | ||||
| More comments: It was a pleasure reading about the careers, families, and accoplishments of fellow graduates. I too would hope to see additional names appear as the months and years go by. It has always been fun to attend the various reunions of the Class of 1961. | ||||
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| Name: Elliott, Russell "Rusty" email as of Jul 13, 2004 |
Class: 1961 and 1962 |
I was born on 16 June 1943 |
I retired from the Marine Corps in 1984 and again in 1991 after being recalled out of retiement. Retired from the CIA in Oct 1995. |  2004 |
| First five years after high school: For the first 5 years I was in the US Army. 1961-1962; 82nd Airborne Division, Ft Bragg, North Carolina.1962-1963;7th Infantry Division, Korea.1963-1964;1st Infantry Division, Kansas. 1964-1965; 7th Signal Support, Germany. 1965- 1966; 5th Special Forces Group, Viet Nam. | ||||
| Some highlights of my life: Married to Mary Ann Duncan. Retirement from the military in 1984. My 11 years with the CIA and retirement from them in 1995. Recalled out of military retirement for the Gulf War in 1991. Joining the Marine Corps when I was 35 Years old. Our daughter and two granddaughters. | ||||
| Places I have lived: West Carrollton-Centerville and Germantown,Ohio; Fayetteville,North Carolina; Montery and 29 Palms,California; Bend-Redmond and Terrebone,Oregon; Lawton,Oklahoma; Ft Devens,Mass.; Ft Dix,New Jersey; Dumfries and Front Royal,Virginia; Homestead,Florida; Franfurt,Germany; Colon Republic of Panama,Panama Canal Zone; Kuwait City, Kuwait. We currently live in Wardensville, West Virginia | ||||
| My current projects: Putting the finishing touches on our final retirement home. Mary and I have built the entire "compound" from the ground up. Two houses, a workshop and double carport w/attachment for curring lumber. We started with clearing the property and physically building everything ourselves. Carpentry, Mason work, Stonework, plumbing, electrical, stained glass work, millwright work- you name it, we've done it. I did hire a bulldozer to pull the tree stumps and dig the foundation footers. We rented a mobile sawmill and milled all af the lumber that we cut from clearing the property. We ended up with over 2000 board feet of Oak and Maple. It is now curred and we have started making furniture. Mary is constantly busy in her stained glass studio, woodworking with me and helping me take care of my 92 year old mother. | ||||
| More comments: I entered the 1st grade in 1949. Our classroom was in the basement of the concrete block activities building. Another 1st grade class was in the upstairs portion. There was a 3rd 1st grade class someplace else. I was in the class of 1961 until the 9th grade. I was held over in the 8th grade and had to repeat it. I think the same thing happened to Larry king that year. This put me in the class of 1962. | ||||
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| Name: Sween, Nancy (Ertel) email as of Jul 27, 2003 |
Class: 1961 |
I was born on Jan 23, 1943 |
I retired from MD Student Records at KUMC, 1997 | 
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| First five years after high school: I went to Otterbein College in Westerville OH, then started teaching junior high English and Home Ec. | ||||
| Some highlights of my life: Meeting and marrying my husband, Don. Raising our daughter. Attending a home Bible study that brought us back to Jesus, introducing us to the Holy Spirit as well as to the adventure of growing in faith by getting to know God's ways better. Having good times with our grandson. Having this time for Don and me to be retired together. | ||||
| Places I have lived: Westerville and Columbus, OH - Rapid City, SD - Kansas City KS area | ||||
| My current projects: Studying the book of James at a home Bible study - Web site projects - writing a family history of my 3great-grandparents and their descendants - Reading Carol Mumma Guy's latest mystery, and the "Left Behind" series. | ||||
| More comments: Sure has been fun getting back in touch with various classmates. I really appreciate Bonnie Risner Miller's email newsletters about the annual WC reunions and all the people who contact her with news. | ||||
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| Name: Gilbert, Larry eMail as of Jul 27, 2003 |
"This far Now further" Class of 1961 |
I was born on 10-6-43 |
I plan to retire in 3 years | 
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| First five years after high school: I went to U. D. for a year and then Sinclair community College. In feb of 1963 I Married Ruthie Smith from (can you believe it.) Miamisburg | ||||
| Some highlights of my life: We have three adult children Joseph, Kenneth and Lori. We moved to Macedonia in 1979 When Frigidaire was sold to White Consolidated. I transfered to Terex Div GMC. A year and a half later Terex was sold to a German company. I have three grandchildren 3 girls and two boys with another boy on the way. I hit a pretty low point in 1990 but the Lord found me and pulled me to safety | ||||
| Places I have lived: Miamisburg, West Carrollton Springboro then Macedonia. All in Ohio | ||||
| My current projects: Ruthie and I are really involved in the lives of our grandchildren. | ||||
| More comments: Good to find old friends and renew aquaintances | ||||
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| Name: Warlaumont, Sally (Gillette) email as of Jul 28, 2003 |
Class: 1961 |
I was born on March 14, 1943 |
I plan to retire hopefully in 5 years, but would still want to do something a couple days a week. Maybe freelance. |  |
| First five years after high school: Had my second child. | ||||
| Some highlights of my life: Being blessed with my two sons, who have grown into two very fine, responsible men. Being able to work at something I enjoy so much. Interior Design. | ||||
| Places I have lived: West Carrollton, Ohio to Kettering, Ohio to Centerville, Ohio (Isn't that pathetic?) | ||||
| My current projects: When I think projects, I'm thinking work. | ||||
| More comments: In the past few years, it has been wonderful reconnecting with so many classmates. I am looking forward to hearing from others. | ||||
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| Name: Pettit, Jackie (Lesher) email as of Jul 29, 2003 |
Class: 1961 |
I was born on 3/11/43 |
I retired on April 1, 2003 after 28 years with the Post Office as a rural mail carrier | |
| First five years after high school: Got married and had 2 daughters and another one in 1970. Worked with my Mom at Mother-Daughter Beauty Shop. | ||||
| Some highlights of my life: Still married to Paul - have 3 daughters and 2 granddaughters and 5 grandsons | ||||
| Places I have lived: Miamisburg, Centerville, and now Waynesville Ohio | ||||
| My current projects: Paul and I have a second home on Dale Hollow Lake in Tn. We plan on doing some travling in our 5th wheel camper this fall. Since I retired I started selling Mary Kay Cosmetics. | ||||
| More comments: Thanks Nancy for the work you do to get these web pages going. Sure enjoy hearing what everyone is doing, have enjoyed getting together with some of the local (girls). Hope to see everyone at the next reunion. Hope all is well with everyone . Really feel blessed with our health and family. | ||||
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| Name: Mathis, Dallas email as of Aug 03, 2003 |
Class: 1961 |
I was born on January 1, 1944 |
I will probably keep working until age 62, then I hope to travel more. | |
| First five years after high school: Married Judy Huffman (WCHS '62). We had 2 children right away. Worked at Dayton Tire & Rubber and Fox Cleaners until 1967. | ||||
| Some highlights of my life: My 3 grandsons (ages 14, 13,and 5)and one granddaughter who will be 4 in December are an unalloyed joy. Leaving my government job and opening my own law practice in 1985 is a major highlight for me. Judy became my partner in 1990 and our son Andrew has worked for us since 1993. | ||||
| Places I have lived: 11/67-8/70 Charleston, Illinois 7/72-7/77 Alexandria, VA 8/77-12/81 Raleigh, NC 1/82-present Annandale, VA, a suburb of Washington, DC. | ||||
| My current projects: Work. Play in Falls Church Virginia Community Band and Capitol Hill Arts Workshop Brass Quintet. Do one thing or another with my grandchildren several times per week. Judy and I love to travel and have made several trips to Europe. We're going to England and Scotland in August and to Rome and Sicily this fall. I like to read, mostly fiction. My favorite writers are Richard Russo, Carol Shields, Michael Cunningham, and Ian McEwan. I spend a lot of time on the internet. | ||||
| More comments: It's a lot of fun to read about classmates and their lives since high school. I wish more people would enter info on this page. I would love to get email from anyone who'd like to get reacquainted. | ||||
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| Name: Guy, Carol (Mumma) email as of Sep 05, 2003 |
Class: 1961 |
I was born on September 17, 1943 |
Retirement? I don't think I understand that concept. |  |
| First five years after high school: Well, I attended business college, went to work, got married, had my son, then later a daughter. The marriage didn't last, but the kids are great. | ||||
| Some highlights of my life: The children of course, and my granddaughter (and now a grandson on the way). And, of course,the writing career that suddenly took off is one of many bonuses I really hadn't counted on at this point in life. | ||||
| Places I have lived: Besides W. Carrollton, I've lived in Myrtle Beach, SC, Cincinnati and now in Columbus, OH | ||||
| My current projects: Well I'm writing books, as I said. Murder at the Ice Cream Parlor is out and so is A Picture Perfect Kid. Right now, I'm working on the second mystery novel, Murder at the Church Social, and some other writing projects as well. | ||||
| More comments: It's great to be back in touch with all of you from WCHS! Check out my website at http://www.geocities.com/cguy1943/carolguy.html | ||||
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| Name: Oberlies, John email as of Sep 03, 2003 |
Class: 1961 |
I was born on Oct. 08, 1943 |
I hope to retire in maybe 4 or 5 years. |  |
| First five years after high school: Went to college at Ohio University to get a bachelors and masters degree in Civil Engineering. | ||||
| Some highlights of my life: Started my own business in 1983 and it's still operating. Married since 1966 and have two great children. And now one granddaughter. | ||||
| Places I have lived: Indianapolis, Indiana | ||||
| My current projects: Enjoy life. I love to snow ski. I hike a lot. I travel to do these things. | ||||
| More comments: Miss you all. | ||||
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| Name: Simpson, Donna (Richards) email as of Aug 01, 2003 |
Class: 1961 |
I was born on 04/18/43 |
I retired in May 2003 |  |
| First five years after high school: Worked in an office ~ got married ~ had two sons in Meridian Mississippi | ||||
| Some highlights of my life: RETIREMENT ! | ||||
| Places I have lived: Mississippi and WEST CARROLLTON | ||||
| My current projects: My home | ||||
| Name: VanCleef, Judy (Samuels) email as of Jul 29, 2003 |
Class: 1961 |
I was born on July 20, 1942 |
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| First five years after high school: Got married, had one son & worked as a waitress. Got divorced after five years. | ||||
| Some highlights of my life: Was president of my Eagles club in 91-92. Went to truck driving school in 93 & got my CDL-Class A. That was a very hard test! Team drove for four years with my husband. | ||||
| Places I have lived: Gratis, Miami Shores, West Carrollton, New Carlisle, Dayton, Catalba Island, Sandusky, Tampa, Fl. & now live in Holly Hill, Fl. (North side of Daytona Beach). | ||||
| My current projects: I enjoy traveling, reading, eating out every day & entertaining myself. Belong to the Eagles, VFW, American legion & the Moose. We have a boat & enjoy fishing, etc. | ||||
| More comments: Would enjoy seeing any of you. Call if you are in the Daytona Beach area. 386-255-4072 | ||||
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| Name: Chandler, Janet (Walters) email as of Jul 29, 2003 |
Class: 1961 |
I was born on june 1st 1943 |
I work part time now as a manicurist. Will probably retire when i am 65 |  |
| First five years after high school: I graduated from cosmetology school and Married and had two daughters and went on to have a third. | ||||
| Some highlights of my life: Having been blessed with three wonderful daughters and them being sucessful and happy and having children of their own. Knowing that God has taken care of all of our needs and being blessed with family and friends. | ||||
| Places I have lived: West Carrollton,Norfolk,Va.Miamisburg and Centerville | ||||
| My current projects: Enjoying everyday,Trying to do things that I hope are pleasing to God. Enjoying my family and dog.Enjoying some classmates that I have not been with for quite awhile. Knowing that everyday is a gift and enjoy it and appreciate whatever it has in store for me. | ||||
| More comments: It was so good to see some of the people on here that I have wondered about. I have often thought of Larry and Ruthie Gilbert and how they and their children were doing. It has been years since I have seen them. It is nice to keep in touch. | ||||
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