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Brooke Dolph
Then
Now
| What's Up?: just living life. | |
| Interests?: golf, and watching any sports | |
| Occupation? (or former occupation): I have an investment company dealing in automobiles and on the board of directors of tmd medical company. retired from law enforcement after 20 years. | |
| More WRHS Memories ... : the day Andy P. drove thru someone's yard knocking down a tree and i am the one who they recognized in the back seat and had a visit from the police. |
John Duckworth
| What's Up?: Married my wife AMY IN 1979 And moved to Tennessee in 1981. One son and one daughter both recently graduated from college and doing well. Onset of empty-nest syndrome for Amy and I. | |
| Interests?: Visiting the many historical ROCK & Roll sites in the area. Have come to the conclusion the music was born here, but appreciated much more 'Out West'.(I knew my history degree from GO BUFF's U. would come in handy some day!). Thank's for the KIMN 95 link! | |
| Occupation? (or former occupation): On 26th year of selling Jagermeister. | |
| Memories from High School: The Football Coaching Staff and their 'Victory Cigar' after each win. I'll bet that last one was a 'Cuban"! | |
| More WRHS Memories ... : 'What goes around comes around" |
Gayle Dudley (Surmeier)
Then
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Comment: I live in Steamboat Springs Colo, though spending my winters in Hawaii. Retired high school college counselor. Married to husband Jim. 3 wonderful sons. | |
Polly Dunn (Hoffner)
Then
| Children: | 3 |
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| What's Up?: I have lived in Colorado Springs since the late 70's when my late husband (Bill Beggs, WRHS class of '66) and I moved here from Fort Collins where he attended Vet School. We had three kids together and were married for almost 27 years when he died. My kids are now 27, 29, and 31. My girls live here, and my son is in Fort Collins, so I see them a lot. I am now remarried to a wonderful man (named Bill!), and I have a great life. I am a retired teacher--I taught elementary school at Wilmore Davis in Wheat Ridge (same school I attended as a kid!),then in Fort Collins, and most recently, here in Colorado Springs. | |
| Interests?: Since my husband and I are both retired, we love to travel, golf, and spend lots of time with our friends and family. We have 4 grandkids, and another on the way, so we do a lot with all of them. I also love to play bridge, read, and hike. | |
| Occupation? (or former occupation): A teacher. I also did a lot to help my late husband when he had two Vet practices. | |
| Memories from High School: The basketball games. The football games. And the barn dances! | |
| More WRHS Memories ... : I wonder how in the world Carole Eckland and I got a hold of the Denver Beer? Seems we drank it in the dirt parking lot next to that Ford dealership on 38th and Wadsworth. I think Joyce Holmes and someone else was with us, too! Carole's ole' Edsel sure got us around!! | |
Ernie Eason
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| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| What's Up?: I married classmate Laurie Parker in 1969, studied at CU, U of Toronto, and UC Berkeley (PhD in Mechanical Engineering), and we have two sons both earned graduate degrees from Stanford: David (mechanical engineering) and Eric (applied physics). We did the dual career path for many years, then started our family as the clock was running out, but we have really enjoyed our path - never a dull moment! We might even live long enough to be grandparents. | |
| Interests?: We are kind of outdoorsy/backpacky people who also like the arts, sciences, literature and music. We have done a fair amount of hiking, sailing, and skiing, and recently scuba, hunting & fishing, rafting & canoeing with the boys. If our aging bodies and minds allow, we will probably keep trying something new as long as we live. I was Scoutmaster for several years while both boys were active in Scouts (both earned Eagle!), then I got really interested in astronomy and flying planes. I have continued playing Trombone, currently in the Denver Concert Band and a brass quintet (that is me at the right in the photo of the Columbine Brass). | |
| Occupation? (or former occupation): Still working as a Mechanical Engineer and number cruncher, specializing in analysis and mathematical modeling of the failure of engineering materials. I spent almost a decade as a 'Failure' at Failure Analysis Associates, Inc. where I investigated a number of accidents and failures, including the breakup of the external tank of the Challenger Space Shuttle. For the last 30 years I have run my own engineering consulting firm and have done mainly research on degradation of materials for clients in several countries. | |
| Memories from High School: I have many good memories, but a favorite is playing in the WRHS Symphonic Band under Larry Wallace. That was my best musical experience ever, and a great bunch of people. | |
| More WRHS Memories ... : How about the guys who dressed up in tutus and danced ballet for the WRHS variety show? | |
Laurie Eason (Parker)
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| What's Up?: I have been married to classmate Ernie Eason since 1969. We have two sons, David and Eric, who both graduated from CU and Stanford University. Over the last 50 years I have earned 3 college degrees: in Anthropology, in Museum Studies, and an MBA; worked for museums, non-profits, city government, and the family business; lived in Boulder, Toronto, the San Francisco Bay area, Phoenix, and again in Boulder; and raised kids while I balanced bookkeeping and homeschooling. | |
| Interests?: When the boys were younger Ernie and I were involved in Scouting and doing lots of outdoors activities: camping, hiking, scuba diving, skiing, canoeing, sailing. My hobby is watercolor painting, and now that the nest is empty, I am gardening, reading science fiction, and remodeling our house. | |
| Occupation? (or former occupation): I am the entire administrative staff for Ernie's engineering consulting firm, Modeling & Computing Services. I also serve on the Board of our small water district. | |
| Memories from High School: The Senior Class Prank in response to Mrs. Nolan's almost daily reminders to \\\"SENIORS, WAKE UP!\\\" Although the alarm clocks did disrupt classes for a few minutes, the administration made more noise for a much longer time opening all of the lockers to remove the clocks! | |
Mary Elliott (Boykin)
Then
| Children: | 3 |
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| What's Up?: After all these years I\'m finally a grandma. I have 3 beautiful children and one gorgeous grand daughter. She is only 7 months old and very well loved by her grandparents. My youngest son just got married in the middle of all of the rain that we have had in TEXAS. | |
| Interests?: My interests are gardening and reading. I travel with my husband when I get the chance to do so. | |
| Occupation? (or former occupation): After graduation from WRHS I worked for a little while then attended business school. After finishing business school I worked at Saint Luke\'s Hospital in the business/accounting office. I met a Navy man and we were married and went to see the world. San Diego, Salt Lake, Connecticut, Virginia and now Fort Worth. After my children got older I decided I needed to do something with my life so I went back to school. I teach children who are blind to read Braille. I transcribe normal textbooks into Braille. I also work with children that are at-risk readers. | |
| Memories from High School: Going to the football games and then to State. | |
| More WRHS Memories ... : Only that person will know! | |
Don Emmot
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Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 1 |
| What's Up?: Enjoying retirement finally after retiring twice. Play golf as often as I can, although I never seem to get any better. | |
| Interests?: Besides golf I piddle around with wood working projects and do landscape oils. | |
| Occupation? (or former occupation): Did 3 years in the Army as part of the JeffcoPlatoon, 40 local guys joined on the "buddy plan" and will have our 50 year reunion next year. Served one year in Viet Nam. 30 years with Mtn.Bell/ USWest/QWEST. Retired when Nachio took control. Did real estate for 4 years. Worked for XCEL Energy for 6 years and finally gave it all up. | |
| Memories from High School: Was always the youngest in my class, so didn't always fit in too well. | |
| More WRHS Memories ... : Coach Art Stapp said I'd never make a running back so he taught me to tape ankles. Enjoyed taping Freddie up for the games. | |
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Higher Ed? Military? First Job? Travels?:
Red Rocks Community College Combat Engineer in the Army Lead instructor at the Combat Leadership Academy (demolition and booty traps) CuChi Vietnam 1969 |
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| What's on your bucket list?: Trying to not kick the bucket too soon. Have pretty much seen all the world I care to see and have done pretty much everything I've wanted to do. No list left. | |
| Tell us about your family: Got married while still in the Army to Carolyn Frey (Bear Creek girl). Have one son who was all-state soccer player at JF Kennedy HS. He made two wonderful grandsons for us. Will celebrate 50th wedding anniversary in 2020. | |
Kay Erickson (Thomas)
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Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Comment: I love taking photos of animals and my family but I don't do selfies. | |
| What's Up?: Retired 2 years ago and living in Gilpin County between Black Hawk and Rollinsville. Keep busy doing fire mitigation and taking care of too many cacti and succulents in the solarium. | |
| Interests?: Love being in the mountains! We lived in the real South Park City after graduating from CU. Moved to Spokane for 18 months (before Bob Short got there). Then to Ronan, Montana for 10 years. Then to Delta, Colorado for 8 years. Next to Silverton, Colorado for 13 years (after Tom Hart left). Then to Copper Mountain for 10 years. | |
| Occupation? (or former occupation): Variety: Safeway, insurance agent, school teacher--preschool through high school counselor, reservations (my ugh job!), and best of all was being a mom. | |
| Memories from High School: Too many lives ago for many clear memories. | |
| Higher Ed? Military? First Job? Travels?: Silverton had a brass band of 5 men in 1992. I joined as the first woman; and when we moved there were 35 members, both men and women. It was fun to play when the trains came into town. | |
| What's on your bucket list?: Living a long time to see my kids and grandkids grow up. | |
| Tell us about your family: Married to Dave Erickson for 47 years after we dated for 6 years. We are very proud of our children, Jaime, Christopher and Matthew, who all live in Colorado. We have 3 wonderful grandsons, Avery, Keegan and Kade. I pick up 2 of the boys from school and then stay in our townhouse in Arvada by Standley Lake. | |
Danette Ferro (Sewell)
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Interests?: Golf, Music, Writing, Travel | |
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Occupation? (or former occupation):
Interior Design, Live Production, Video Production Ghost writing, Editing Board of Directors for Continental Global Foundation |
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Memories from High School:
Finding a way to sneak out of school without Mr. Pile finding us. Loved going to State! Starring in the Sr. Class Play (loved the scream in the dark) with Tony Garramone |
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| More WRHS Memories ... : Loved Choir and Music Theory, Drama and History classes | |
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Higher Ed? Military? First Job? Travels?:
Colorado Women's College in Denver 54 Foreign Countries, some in Europe, and all 50 states |
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| What's on your bucket list?: Still want to do a Safari. Would love to write a book, not sure what about! LOL | |
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Tell us about your family:
Joey, Jamie, Jodi (Children) Levi-Lin, Jo-Jo, Jaxon, Jarrett, Carmella (Grandbabies) Both sets of parents alive and well (91, 92, 92 & 94) All living in Southern California |
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