Wendy Tokuda

1. Right after high school, I went to Whitman College, transferred to the UW, and graduated in Political Science.

2. Some of my favorite memories of high school are...the SAC, cheerleading, friends.

3. A teacher I particularly remember is... (because)...

4. Out of College, I worked at Legal Services for a year as a paralegal; spent a year in Japan, teaching English and studying Japanese; then got my first job in television as a secretary in Public Affairs at KING TV. I have been a reporter/anchor since 1976.

5. My family: I am re-married to John Norheim, a commercial real estate broker. Between us, we have five daughters. Two of his are in college, one is working as a graphic artist. My oldest is in Japan teaching English, and my youngest daughter is just finishing up her masters degree at USF.

6. In my spare time I really enjoy... gardening and doing environmental restoration work. I volunteer in several closeby parks and open spaces pulling invasive plants, and restoring native vegetation.


7. Through the years something that has given me joy is... kids. my own, and working with low income kids in a scholarship program. for 11 years, i've been profiling these kids who overcome extraordinary obstacles- 75% live below the federal poverty line, and most don;'t have parents. it has been life changing.

8. Through the years something that I have struggled with is... being an overachiever. learning to stop pushing and just be. learning to stop judging, and just appreciate.

Tom Byers

Anyway, a quick snapshot of the last 41 years in my life:

• Right after high school, I attended Highline Community College and earned an A.A. in Police Science.

• I joined the Army National Guard and upon completion of active duty, I tested for and was hired by the Seattle Police Department in October 1972.

• I ended up serving just short of 37 years with the Seattle Police Department and retired on March 30, 2009. Most of my career was spent assigned to the South Precinct. I made it to the rank of Captain and my most rewarding assignment was being the Commander of the South Precinct for 6 years.

• During my time with the Seattle Police Department, I returned to college and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business and Public Administration from the University of Puget Sound.

• I also played for the Seattle Police Badgers Football Team in the Bacon Bowl charity football game for 6 seasons. It was my opportunity to get to play football since I was too small in high school to play for the “mighty Eagles”. It was great fun and competition and was a blast to play in the Kingdome and Tacoma Dome in front of large crowds.

• My main spare time hobby/passion is Tae Kwon Do. I am currently a 3rd Degree Black Belt Instructor. I teach and train at Lee’s Martial Arts on Rainier Av. S.

• I am married to Trish who is an Attorney and Planner. She works for Pierce County. We have two Golden Retreivers who are wonderful girls.

• I have one son Todd from my previous marriage. Todd will be 30 in January and he currently works for Skills Inc. which makes parts for Boeing.

• I had many fond memories and friendships from High School which will always be special to me. I believe that Coach Bob McDonald was very instrumental in my ability to adjust to and handle Basic Training in the Army and the rigors of the Police Academy. As you may recall, Coach McDonald was a tough, no nonsense disciplinarian. While it was difficult to understand in high school, I really came to appreciate him later on.


Tom Byers

Theresa Taylor

I'll add my info:

1. Right after high school I... went to Seattle Comm. and Wash. State U.; met my soon to be husband.

2. Some of my favorite memories of high school are... going to every football game, screaming as loud as we could, as if it would make a difference in the score.

3. A teacher I particularly remember is... (because)...-- Mr. Langley - an easy "A" in his class -- nice guy

4. I have worked for... consulting firms, a law firm, two universities, Ford Motor Co., a bank

5. My family is... the best!

6. In my spare time I really enjoy... reading, writing (self-pub. author of 1 book so far); working on more stories to get published

7. Through the years something that has given me joy is... My Lord and Savior

8. Ever lived in another state? We lived in 9 states

9. Ever lived in another country? We have traveled to 5 countries

Cheers!

Theresa

Welcome

Hello Cleveland High School Alumni. My hope is that CHS alumni will share information about themselves and their lives. Certainly family and career updates would be great. I am in hopes that people will also share other personal information.

I am a member of the class of 1968. We had a 41st renunion (yup, 41st, not 40th) this fall. It was so satisfying and enjoyable to visit with people, many of whom I had not seen since the 60's. Wow! It was quite an experience. Everyone stood up and said a bit about themselves. Some pain and heartache, some funny stories, and some inspiring things. Lots of life... I was so glad I went.

As I hear from people I will post their information as a new blog entry in the format in which it is sent to me.

To help you with some ideas for what to write here are some suggestions from an email I sent to people in my graduating class:

Good morning,

I thoroughly enjoyed the 41st reunion. Thanks a lot Gail for taking the lead. I certainly enjoyed visiting with people and I also enjoyed the part where we got up and talked about our lives since high school. I loved listening to that.

A CHS blog? Hmmm... I like that. I'll even do it. How about this? I will maintain it if you send me "stuff". How about if you send things like what we said when stood up and talked about ourselves? Here are some varying questions or writing prompts you might answer to help get you started. I'm hoping you might send me some pictures also. I just created the blog site; it is waiting very patiently but anxiously for information about each of you.

For those of us who are a bit more concrete sequential try these:

1. Right after high school I...
2. Some of my favorite memories of high school are...
3. A teacher I particularly remember is... (because)...
4. I have worked at...
5. My family is...
6. In my spare time I really enjoy...
7. Through the years something that has given me joy is...
8. Through the years something that I have struggled with is...

Are you a bit more random abstract possibly? Try these as examples that might trigger something for you.

1. I just got home from Egypt where I rode a camel near the pyramids.
2. My grandaughter got married.
3. My grandkids make me smile.
4. Today I had fresh tomatoes in a salad; I love the summer.
5. I just got home from the doctor and it was all good news.
6. I have some difficult news; keep me (or someone else) in your prayers.
7. Today I talked to "so and so" who graduated with me. He/she has not been back to Washington in decades. I learned that he/she has been doing...
8. I recently read a book titled...and I loved it.
9. My back hurts.
10. The world sure has changed.

These aren't the only things for us to talk about, they are just suggestions. Feel free to add pretty much anything about yourself you would like.

Again, pictures would be great. Please send some.

Okay you ageing but young looking Eagles, I'm ready to start blogging. I'm looking forward to hearing from you.

Jim Pankiewicz
CHS 1968