Upper Dublin High School

Linda Sprouse (Fitzcharles)

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City:North Wales State/Prov.:PA Occupation:Operations Manager - Prudential Marital Status:Widowed No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:08:16

From Linda:

35 years - it can't be true...I couldn't believe it when Hope called me(we go way back.)

It has been so much fun reading the updates! ...Well, when I was finishing up my Senior year at Upper Dublin I got a part time job at  Prudential (in the co-op program ) can you believe I still work for the same company, yes I'm still with Pru. I just had my 35 Prudential anniversary - Mrs Short would be proud ( I think she was shocked I got the job - wasn't the best at typing)

I have been a widow for over 12 years now, my husband Paul passed away from cancer in December of 1996, my daughter Brittney was 6 at the time . Brittney is now 18, (19 in June ) and in her first year of college -she is a graduate of North Penn High School.

I have been dating a great guy for 3 years now - Glenn  (he lives in Kutztown) and will be with me at the reunion.

Looking forward to seeing everyone!..

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Jacquelyn Stiles (Lucard)

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City:Norristown State/Prov.:PA Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:07:55

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Gary James Stilwell

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City:Barcelona Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:07:13

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Craig Taggart

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City:Delran State/Prov.:NJ Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:07:56

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Mark Taplar

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City:Philadelphia State/Prov.:PA Occupation:Owner- Pet Sitting Service Marital Status:Divorced No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:06:56

From Mark:

I graduated with a degree in Accounting and have been working in that field on and off (mostly on) since 1980. In 2012 I started a pet sitting business. I wish I had pursued this earlier.
I married in 1990 and split up in 2001. I’m currently living in Philadelphia with my 2 children. My main focus is on raising the kids. My hobbies include scuba, pets, traveling and volunteer work.

I have a son, Jacob and a daughter, Michelle. She is also quite an accomplished martial artist (American Kenpo).

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Vincent Tarquini

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City:Schwenksville State/Prov.:PA Occupation:Chaplain-Pastor Marital Status:Married No. of Children:5 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:07:18

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Bill Tascarella

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City:Quakertown State/Prov.:PA Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:08:20

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Richard Taylor

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City:Lake Ridge State/Prov.:VA Marital Status:Married Last Edited:2022-04-20 15:13:19

From Richard:RICHARD TAYLOR passed away in 2018 (See Tab on this website-Classmates-Memoriam) RIP Richard

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Rab (James) Terry

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City:San Francisco State/Prov.:CA Occupation:art Marital Status:Married Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:07:13

From Rab (James):

The photos? I wasn't really into the graduation thing. These guys offered to fill in for me for the obligatory photo. It may be the only photo I have from Upper Dublin. The now photo? Well, still trying to fight the power, just don't get the clenched fist up like I used to.
I have lived in SF for..well most of the 35 years that have passed. Jennifer, my wife, and I opened STUDIO Gallery in San Francisco to sell my work and the work of local artists.
Update, I enjoy visiting this site and trying to remember who y'all are (or more aptly, were). Although I 'm not likely to ever go to a reunion, I'm liking this "virtual" reunion, and have enjoyed hearing from people I haven't heard from in many, many, many years. Thanks to Bev, Hope (once a neighbor here in SF, unknown to us both) and Seth for doing what they're doing.

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Melissa Thomas (Rigler)

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City:Fullerton State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Graphic Designer Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:06:58

From Melissa:I can't believe it's been 35 years! I moved to California after graduating from Penn State. Didn't take to the West Coast at first, but then it grew on me. I've always been entrepreneurial so l've owned my graphic design business since I was 22. I'm married (20 years) and have 2 great kids - Ryan, 19 and Katelyn, 16. They are a joy - smart and athletic - not from their mom's side for sure. I love hearing what people are doing.

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Patricia Thomas (Drinkwater)

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City:Fergus State/Prov.:Ontario Occupation:Accounting Manager Marital Status:Married No. of Children:6 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:08:43

From Patricia:

As everyone else has said, thanks to those who have worked long hours putting together this website, and the reunion. It has already helped me get in touch with many "long lost friends".

I have lived in Canada now for 7 years, and love it. We live in a little town called Fergus, with a lot of farms around us. We have beautiful sunsets to watch out our front door, and a beautiful home to relax in when the weather is bad, which it was a lot last winter.  My husband, Keith and I have 6 remarkable children between us, who range in age from 16-34.   We have only 1 perfect grandaughter, Tatum who is 12,and a new grandson Seth who is the cutest baby around. I have been a "jack of all trades", even owning a couple of my own businesses.   I have also volunteered my time to a number of different organizations, the most being with the RED CROSS. I was in NY after 9/11 for 3 weeks, and returned home 2 weeks ago from Iowa helping out with the floods.
I have traveled quite a bit, and enjoy being able to do so. I travel back to Ambler often during the school year, and spend the summers here at home. Traveling back home as often as I do, I will now be able to see my good friends that I lost touch with over the years, but recently reconnected with, Peggy, Lynne, Bari, & Linda.
   Sadly we lost the 6th member of our group my sister-in-law and your classmate Betsy Grimes Thomas recently.   Betsy passed away May 30. She was married to my older brother Paul, and they have two amazing boys. Greg who is vice-president at a bank, and in school going for his masters, and Ryan who is in his third year teaching, and works at Fort Washington Elem. school, and is also going for his masters. They have both just recently purchased their first homes, and Betsy was able to see them accomplish that, and many other things. She and my brother were married for 29 years, lived in the same house in Ft. Washington all that time, and worked in Spring House for the last 12 years. Betsy was a good sister-in-law and friend, and I will truly miss her. Since she couldn't update her info I thought I would do it for her. I hope that you enjoyed reading both of ours.

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Peggy Thompson (Tomarelli)

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City:Flourtown State/Prov.:PA Occupation:Financial Officer Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:06:55

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Jody Titlow (Haller)

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City:Malvern State/Prov.:PA Occupation:horticulturist Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:06:51

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Karen Trate (Scheffler)

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City:Montgomery State/Prov.:VT Occupation:Woman, wife, mother, artist, teacher, student, owner/barista coffeebar Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2023-02-12 16:39:10

From Karen:I've had such a delightful time checking in with you all...nice work on the site and reunion gusto!
I will miss having a blast with you... and you will; I'm sure of that!....but looking forward to hearing about it; maybe seeing some pics..(hint, hint)
I am loving life..happy, healthy,grateful for the moment.
it's still...Peace and Love Karen

2023 update: High school - 50 years - what an incredible journey it's been. As I look over the list of classmates who are no longer with us, I think of each of them. There are standouts - Nina Light and Francis Stahlecker. Two very different people; one endured tremendous difficulty, the other was exactly her last name. Both of them were courageous women. Paul Hoifjeld was so freaking intellegent I W I S H I paid better attention. I think I had a crush on Jack Szabo, and Stephanie Hahn & Gail Platt were drop d gorgeous.
Everyone of us has life that is quite a story - I wish we could all share the deets, After all, 4 years walking those halls is a lot of time spent together. Formative time. Cheers to the years ☕

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Linda Tucker (Muth)

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City:Brandon State/Prov.:FL Occupation:Registered Nurse Marital Status:Married Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:08:40

From Linda:

Fred and I met in 1983 at the 10th year UDHS class reunion. I didn't know Fred in high school, he only went to UDHS for his junior and senior years. We married in June of 1985. In 1987, we moved to Florida and have lived there ever since. We will be celebrating our 27th anniversary this year. We weren't blessed with any childern, so our dogs are our kids. We are the proud parents of three little dachshunds.

I have worked at a teaching hospital in Tampa for the past 24 years as an RN. We are the second largest hospital in the state of Florida. After being a hospital nurse for the last 36 years, and working in many different areas of nursing, I like working in outpatient surgery. I am a pre-op nurse. ( I prepare and get patient's ready to go to surgery.)

My dearest and lifetime friend from UDHS class of 73 is Karen Beary Roberts. We connect with each other about twice a year.

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Jennifer Uecker (Martin)

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City:Jacksonville State/Prov.:FL Occupation:? Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:07:35

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Mark Valentine

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City:Saline State/Prov.:MI Occupation:almost retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:06:55

From Mark:Good to read whats going on with everyone. Happy in Michigan with two great kids and the greatest wife. Still playing hockey, hunting, fishing and looking forward to retirement.

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Patricia Veit

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City:Wading River State/Prov.:NY Occupation:Invisible Fence Dealer Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:07:36

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Stuart Visnov

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City:Lansdale State/Prov.:PA Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:07:56

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Bill Wachmer

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City:Perkasie State/Prov.:PA Occupation:Engineering Drafter Marital Status:Single Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:08:39

From Bill:

Bill Wachmer

2 South 7^th Street Apt 7

Perkasie, PA 18944

wc746@aol.com

215 257 7520

11:00PM Saturday Evening, March 28th, 2009,
Perkasie, PA (upper Bucks County):

(“Earth Hour” – Lights Out around the world)

I am currently working for a large steel reinforcing firm in Allentown, PA - and detailing a section of wall for the World Trade Center Memorial in New York. Drafting was my favorite and most comfortable class in High School. Nevertheless, my real passion has been the Humanities, which I've been studying since around 1980. My goal had always been to experience and learn as much as possible.
In March of 1974 I entered the United States Marine Corps, which was like being on a chain gang (OO-rah!); I had the good sense to enlist as a Reserve. After two years of that I entered the active duty Air Force and served in California and England as a hospital medic, and partied a great deal off-duty around Los Angeles and then Cambridge and London.

After being discharged from the Air Force I moved to San Francisco. I was accepted at SF State in 1982. I worked on a Psychiatry ward at the VA Hospital. I did "The est Training" with Werner Erhardt. I visited and lived in Victorian gingerbread flats with various friends in and around Haight-Ashbury, and studied cultural history and criticism. I saw the 49ers parade down Broadway. Summer evenings I drove taxicab. I finally graduated with a BA in History in 1989.

In March of 1989 I returned home and worked odd jobs for several years. I worked at Ford Electronics 1994-95. In 1996 I retrained in Architectural Drafting. I had lived in Oreland and North Wales. Since 1997 I gained proficiency in drafting, AutoCAD and Windows. And during all of this time I continued studying cultural history and the humanities. I had been living in outer Montco.

I have remained single all my life – so far.

I moved here in Nov. 2007. I would like to do tutoring/mentoring for college students, and eventually do Literature or the Humanities in college full time….
I learned over the years to trust my intuitions....

I need to do some photographs for eHarmony.com....

P.S. - I was saddened to learn of the passing of so many of our classmates.

Bill Wachmer

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Cathy Waite (Snyder)

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City:Hatboro State/Prov.:PA Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:07:56

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Garry Wall

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City:Brentwood State/Prov.:TN Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:07:57

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Lynne Watson (Dore)

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City:Lower Gwynedd State/Prov.:PA Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:07:13

From Lynne:My husband, Bruce, and I have been living in Lower Gwynedd for 12 years. I have had the wonderful privilege of being a homemaker/stay-at-home-mom. Over the years, I have enjoyed a variety of volunteer positions, several of which I've been called upon to use the skills I acquired while getting my B.A. in Art. Bruce is in Sales and Marketing at Merck, and we are also owners of nine Planet Fitness franchises in Florida, with continuing expansion planned. We have two amazing daughters. Our oldest daughter, Jennifer, her husband Dennis, and our two grandsons, Jack and William, live in Buckingham. Jenn and Dennis met while at Villanova, where she received a B.A. and M.A. Dennis is also in Sales and Marketing at Merck. Our younger daughter, Stephanie, received her B.S. in photography from Drexel in June and is currently attending Teachers College Columbia University for her M.A. in Art Education. I recently lost one of my dearest friends, our classmate, Betsy Grimes Thomas. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.

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David Weir

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City:Washington Crossing State/Prov.:PA Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:07:57

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Donna Weller (Mullin)

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City:Mechanicsburg State/Prov.:PA Occupation:Attorney/CPA Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:08:01

From Donna:Started out at Bloomsburg State for a year and transferred to Temple, where I graduated in '76 with a BAA in accounting and then three years at Dickinson Law in Carlisle PA (before it became Penn State's Law school). Practiced law for a year in Reading PA, then to Harrisburg area to work for a CPA firm, where I met my husband, Dan. Married since 1981 with two children (Jessica and Danny). Bounced back and forth between practicing law and working in the tax departments of various CPA firms. Currently a Senior Tax Manager with the regional CPA firm of Boyer & Ritter in Camp Hill PA. My daughter (see current pic) just graduated from Duquesne Law. Children are not married and I'm not a grandmother yet, but I'm a great aunt many times over.

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Hope Wexler (Kadesh)

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City:Yardley State/Prov.:PA Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:08:18

From Hope:Coming soon....

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Kenneth Whisler

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City:Willow Grove State/Prov.:PA Occupation:Police Officer Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:08:21

From Kenneth:Great Job by the Re-Union Committee!!!!
I have not gone far since high school. Just across the street. It is amazing how the township has changed. Being a police officer for 29 years with the last 21 years in Upper Dublin Twp. I have seen quite a few of our class members over the years. In some cases I have met their children. With some effort I hope to make the 36th.

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Deborah Whitehead (Moses)

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City:Lansdale State/Prov.:PA Occupation:President and CEO Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:08:40

From Deborah:Hello, all! Many thanks to those of you who have created and are maintaining this website. It's well done, and a wonderful wealth of information about our classmates.
I was unable to attend the 2009 reunion because we were away, but am looking forward to the next one.
Since High School....hmmm...college, working, raising kids, getting divorced, getting remarried, gaining more kids (we have 2 and 2!)...wrote a book, started two businesses, dealt with family illnesses and deaths...all that took about 38 years, I suppose.
I'm living in Upper Gwynedd (yes, I'm one of those people who never moved far away), and looking forward to catching up with many of you.

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Debra Wiley (Cuevas)

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City:Paso Robles State/Prov.:CA Marital Status:Married Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:08:19

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Connie Willard (Rhoads)

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State/Prov.:PA No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2022-11-29 14:02:54

From Connie:CONNIE RHOADS WILLARD passed away in DECEMBER 14, 2013 from a heart attack. (See Tab on this website-Classmates-Memoriam) RIP Connie

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Patsy Winder

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City:Willow Grove State/Prov.:PA Occupation:WAWA management Marital Status:Divorced No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:06:54

From Patsy:I can't believe how many people I don't know. Guess that's what happens when you sleep through school. lol

Pictured is my son, daughter and granddaughter at my son's wedding. I have 4 grandkids now all under 4 years old. You know what I'm doing alot of.

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Bob Windheim

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City:Dresher State/Prov.:PA Occupation:SALES Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:06:53

From Bob:I live in Upper Dublin and my wife Randi is a reading specialist at Thomas Fitzwater Elementary. I own my own business and I also do Stats for the Philadelphia Phillies and for college football and basketball for Comcast Sportsnet and CN8 Television. I am a Board member of The UPPER DUBLIN JR. Athletic Association and I run the youth basketball program. I have two sons who graduated from UD Justin (26) and Marc (23). I am looking forward to the reunion.

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Tim Wright

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City:Perkasie State/Prov.:PA Occupation:Regional Sales Manager Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:08:44

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Bruce Yeany

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City:Palmyra State/Prov.:PA Occupation:teacher Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:07:58

From Bruce: Hello classmates, it is truly wonderful to find that so many friends from high school have done so well. After graduation I bounced around to a few different colleges and finally graduated from Bloomsburg state. While there I met my future wife (Mary) with whom I've had two children, Michael and Linda both now grown. For the last 30 years I've been teaching physical science in the Annville school district near Hershey Pa. I've also been teaching some graduate courses at a college nearby called Lebanon Valley College. During my first years of teaching, the district didn't have much money so I started a hobby of building my own science equipment. This eventually worked out well in that I've ended up patenting and selling a number of ideas to science supply companies. After a while I dabbled in business a bit and designed a few science toys that we sell through our own small company. My activities in this area eventually led to getting a book published on ideas for teaching physics (Yikes, I've turned into Mr. Hoffmaster) I'm now working on a follow-up. Life has been interesting; one of my recent amusements has been to enter the world of building catapults to throw pumpkins as far a possible (why?? who knows). We entered a 30 foot tall catapult in the National Punkin Chunkin contest held in Delaware recently and threw an 8 lb pumpkin over 750 feet. On a more serious note, I've become involved with producing educational materials to be used in the country of Haiti, the schools there have nothing and anything we can offer is greatly appreciated. I still enjoy teaching, (my wife claims it's because I get to play with so many toys) and plan to do so as long as I can. Thank you Beverly, Hope, and Seth for organizing all of this and hope to see as many as possible at our reunion.

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Judy Yu

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City:Seattle State/Prov.:WA Occupation:Marketing and Communications Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:07:58

From Judy :

It has been a fantastic walk down memory lane reading everyone's comments and updates. I hope to catch up with as many people as I can prior to the reunion. So, where exactly did the last 35 years go? For me, 7 years at Purdue University (in the middle of the cornfields and hogs), another 7 years in Indianapolis working for Eli Lilly, an extended honeymoon in Asia and a few years living in Taiwan where my daughter Lauren was born, and then a move to Seattle, where I've been for about 17 years. My life seems to work around the number 7 which my Chinese fortune teller told me was my lucky number! That and the number 3. (How interesting that when we combine the two : '73) My husband Clay is an attorney and my daughter will be a sophomore at UCLA. Somehow she was athletically gifted (certainly did not get it from her mother as she is quick to point out) and life was always a series of practices, soccer games, and swim meets. Thankfully, the swimming lead to a position on the UCLA team. As for me, I am currently taking a break from working now that Lauren is off to college. It doesn't really make sense, but taking time out to refresh the brain and retool my career does make sense. As we all head into what may be the final leg of our work life, it is imperative that we are doing work that is enjoyable, stimulating, and fun!!! We want to leave the world knowing that we've contributed, right? So, after working in finance, inventory management, purchasing, sales, marketing, international business, consulting, PR, and communications, I'd like to combine those skills and do.... oh who knows? If anyone has a suggestion, email me! I could use the advice! Hope everyone is in good health and good spirits. I look forward to seeing you all in the near future. XXOO!!

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Diana Zaffarano (Gardner)

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City:Fort Washington State/Prov.:PA Occupation:Financial Consultant/Step Mother Marital Status:Married Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:08:00

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Rick Zecca

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City:Malvern State/Prov.:PA Occupation:Amazon Web Services Financial Services Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:06:53

From Rick:

Happily married 33 years to Maria (Ferraro, UD'78). Two fabulous daughters; Nina/25 and Allie/23; resides in Malvern, PA. Thanks again to Bev, Hope, and Seth for a continued great job in keeping UD'73 connected.

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Mark Zingle

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City:Willow Grove State/Prov.:PA Occupation:Postal Worker Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2022-02-22 15:06:52

From Mark:

My life has been a dream come true. My wife, Sue Kane (class of '74), has the patience of Job and brings a peace that I longed for while I was growing up. I think that's why I was such a difficult person to get along with as a child ... and teenager ... and adult - I needed an anchor. Someone to love me unconditionally. I am a happy and lucky man.

Go Red Wings!