Classmate Profiles

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Kerry Hada

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Interests?: Spending time with my wife, formerly Linda Wheeler, now Linda Hada.
Occupation? (or former occupation): Retired Judge
Memories from High School: Billy Long and I played hooky from school. We ran a slalom course on 32nd Ave, in front of school, using our cars.

We are lucky to have survived our youth.
Higher Ed? Military? First Job? Travels?: JD,MS,BS. Airborne Ranger infantry officer in US Army until 1974. Have been lucky to have traveled extensively.
What's on your bucket list?: Staying healthy and happy with Linda.

Linda Hada (Wheeler)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
What's Up?: I retired in December, 2014 after working as an English Language Acquisition Specialist, Reading Specialist and International Baccalaureate Coordinator in Aurora Public Schools.
Interests?: I spend a lot of time with my son Greg, his wife Jessica and their daughter, Lily,7,who live in Denver. Also, I visit my daughter, MacKenzie, in Los Angeles or wherever she is performing. She has been an actress for 20 years, is married and has an 8 month old baby boy, Jack. Since I married Kerry Hada, I have been loving life with him. He is full of surprises and makes me laugh a lot. I have been teaching in a program at DU for Japanese teachers for many, many years, so he and I have a lot in common given his heritage and my love of the culture. We went to Japan after we got married and visited his family and my friends there.
Occupation? (or former occupation): Right now, I am just enjoying working out and tutoring kids. The organic honesty of little kids makes me laugh every day. My favorite of all time was from a 5 year old who asked, \\\"How did you get so old?\\\"
Memories from High School: When we had some kind of assembly in the auditorium one year where they were demonstrating a polygraph machine. Freddie got called up to be the demonstrator and when they asked him if he had a girlfriend, the needle went off the charts. It was so amazing.
More WRHS Memories ... : I asked Kerry Hada to have lunch with me on April 9, 2015. We did and then he asked me out and we are now married. He is an awesome man and a true patriot.
Higher Ed? Military? First Job? Travels?: I have a few degrees and have travelled a lot in Asia and Europe.
What's on your bucket list?: Living a long time with Kerry and being able to see my children and grandchildren as often as possible.
Tell us about your family: Kerry and I love to go to my granddaughter\'s soccer games. I think she likes him more than me! We also try to spend a lot of time with his 93 year old mother who still lives in the family house in Wheat Ridge.

Rick Haislip

Then Then
What's Up?: Graduated from Mesa College and Weber State Unv. in Electrical Engineering. I've been married for 35 years and have one daughter. She will graduate from CU in 2008 with a BSBA in Journalism and Foreign Language (Spanish). My wife and I plan to return to Europe after our daughter graduates.
Interests?: World travel, computers, electronics, and cars. Used to ride my mountain bike before my knees went bad.
Occupation? (or former occupation): In 2003 I retired from Rocky Flats where I was a fire and security systems testing coordinator. Worked in product r&d and was a field engineer for a large fluid handling manufacturer.
Memories from High School: Barns!

Sharon Hale (King)

Then Then
Comment: Thought I would let you all know (after all these years) that I am not missing. Moved to Alaska in 1986 and have been here since. Just saw the dates for the reunion and would love to be there. It probably won't happen though as school is back in session and taking time off in September is rough. Hope you all have a most amazing time! --Sharon

Cleve Hammond

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Comment: Looking forward to seeing everyone at the 50th!
What's Up?: Retired in 2013, sold the \"farm\" in Westminster, CO and moved to Montrose CO. Living the dream in Western CO!! After HS, joined the Army and then off to Vietnam (69-70). Somehow managed to survive and my wife (Sue) of 48 years and I raised 2 Sons who have blessed us with 4 wonderful Grandchildren.
Interests?: We like to travel, still ride motorcycles, fish and enjoy the great outdoors.
Occupation? (or former occupation): Retired from the Telcom industry in 2013.
Memories from High School: Great friends and wrestling.
More WRHS Memories ... : Can\'t remember back that far.....!!

Carolyn Harrington (Harrington)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Single again
Children: 2
Comment: So looking forward to our 50th reunion!  It will be fun to see old friends and meet new ones!  The Reunion Committee is working hard to make sure that we have the most memorable, Fabulous, Fantastic, 50th!!
What's Up?: Moved back to beautiful Colorado from Orange County, CA in 2010. Love being \\\"home\\\"!!

As of this year I've completely retired from my Human Resources consulting business.
Interests?: Golf, hiking, snow skiing--enjoying the outdoors. Yoga, bridge.Traveling for fun, not work!
Occupation? (or former occupation): After 20+ years as a Human Resources executive, I semi- retired from the corporate world in 2010. I continued to do some HR consulting,but now I'm completely retired and loving it!!
Memories from High School: Cutting Judy Wolfe\\\\\\\'s long, beautiful hair into an A-line right before senior pictures were to be taken. Boy, was her mother not happy with us! I thought I did a pretty good job!
Higher Ed? Military? First Job? Travels?: Graduated from Colorado State University in 1971 with a BS degree in Sociology. Continued at CSU as a grad student in Sociology. Executive MBA from Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA.
What's on your bucket list?: Luckily I've checked off most of my bucket list. The next thing will be in April, a cruise through the Panama Canal. Then, visiting the National Parks that I haven't been to yet.
Tell us about your family: I have two grown children. My son, Garrett, lives with his girlfriend in Los Angeles. My daughter, Lesley, lives in Denver with her husband. No grandchildren, yet!

Steve Hart

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Comment: Hi everyone, This is Steve Hart, remember me? I was one of the fastest sprinters in the state in 1967. Now I can walk across the street, but dare not try to run! But I have a great story to tell about my experience as a junior with y’all. You may have been there when in the spring of 1966 this sprinter broke a record that was held since the 50’s by our illustrious dean of boys, Harry Narcisian. In 1965 dear Wade Dabney tied Harry’s record, but then I broke it by 0.1 seconds— I ran 100 yards in 9.9 (remember yards?). I ran up to Mr. Cooper and said, “Coach, I broke 10 seconds!” His reply has stuck with me all these years and has carried me through many experiences: “Steve, I am happy for you, but you have only done it once—now prove yourself.” He then walked away. In 1967 I duplicated that record, then within a couple of years another young man broke my record—so much for pride!!!! Bobbie Moore, I read your column on the webpage and had to laugh a bit because we never had a chance to prove if you could beat me twice—sorry, bud! Maybe someday we can meet and race our walkers.





But that is old history and you all may want to know what I eventually did. In 1972 I married a great girl from Montana. We met at a Young Life Camp in Nathrop, Colorado. We dated for a couple of years, then married. In 1975 our son Dave was born. He had a genetic disease, cystic fibrosis. He was a great kid and he was with us for 16 years. We loved him and enjoyed so many of his traits. He was a follower of Jesus, and when his condition got worse as a teenager, he wanted so badly to leave his weak body behind and be in Heaven with Jesus. That happened in June 1991. Kris and I have now been married 41+ years, living most of that time in Billings MT. God has been so good to us. In 1980 I met some men who had an oil leasing business that was thriving. I got involved in that business, and worked as a field landman until 1997. At that time I was hired to do land work in an oil company and stayed there until I retired in 2008.





Before I retired, an important event took place at the beginning of 2007. I went with a team of 16 people to Tanzania, East Africa. We spent time teaching pastors and school children 9 days, then I traveled by bus to Zambia with a wonderful Tanzanian pastor. We spent 5 days there with friends. Also during the time in Tanzania, the director of a primary school asked me to find a volunteer English teacher who would come to his school for 1 year. Kris and I were not able to think of anyone; later we agreed, after much prayer, that I was the one to go. That was confirmed by many of our closest friends. So I retired in November of 2008, and I arranged to live in Babati, Tanzania, for 1 year. In addition to enjoying the children and their teachers, I spent time with several pastors in Babati, who invited me to their churches. I spoke to them, sang, played my guitar, and had a blast. I stayed for a year, and have gone back every year for shorter stays of from 3 months to 7 months. I love these people, whose lives are so difficult. I cry a lot for these folks, My dear wife comes to Tanzania to visit when she can. She is the best support I could ever have; our love is strengthened by frequent and deep communication.





More than anything else I want you all to know that my faith in Jesus has been tested and tried; I had to go back to “basics” of my faith to find out who I am and how I fit in this picture. My life verse from the Bible is in Ecclesiastes 5: 18-20. And another verse tells of my mission in the world: Colossians 2: 2-3. I know who I am in Jesus, and believe that I am doing what God called me to do many years ago in my Baptist church in Wheat Ridge. God bless you all very much. Brother Steve

Lana Hawes (LaDuke)

Then Then
Children: 2
What's Up?: Still trying to maintain what I've gotten back after the stroke in '84. My oldest son, Brad (32) has joined the Army and is stationed at Ft. Knox, KY with his wife, 6yr old son, 5 yr old son, 4 yr old daughter, 3 yr old son and new daughter. 2 children and 5 grandchildren
Interests?: Since I can't get around like I used to, I read, watch TV, videos, go shopping on Sat; go to church and bible study on Sun and keep in touch with my sons. My youngest one Seth (28) is here in Minot.
Occupation? (or former occupation): I was in accounting before and during college at American Salesmasters in Denver; sold Tupperware and Princess House crystal while in Hawaii; sold gifts around the world. In Minot, after my stroke, I couldn't work, so I am a homemaker and mother.

Gina (Regina) Hawkinson (Moore)

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Comment:
This is a great site - thank-you for all the work.  I will not make it to the picnic but do want to make a future reunion.

Barbara Hearst (Littlehales)

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Comment:
What's Up?: Enjoying my early retirement days and trying to figure out what's next in my play book. Married one daughter.
Interests?: Since retiring, I spend my time sewing, quilting and soon to start putting the paint brush to canvas, and the pencil to sketch pad. Weekends are for launching the boat and fishing with my best fishing friend, my husband.
Occupation? (or former occupation): I spent ten years working medical insurance billing, ten years as co-owner/operator of commerical drapery cleaning company and nine years as third party benefits administration for a Lobbying Association in Sacramento, Ca. Retired in 2000 when my husband transferred to Southern Illinois.
Memories from High School: That funny smelling 'banana spray' we used in Mr. W.'s art class. Also, 'great 40th reunion' by all who planned and produced a great weekend. Too bad I couldn't remember anyone's faces.