Thomas Jefferson

Now it's our turn to ask those incredulous questions: "What do you mean, it's our 50th High School reunion? Didn't we just graduate?"

Yes, we did just graduate in the grand scheme of things and in doing so, we became lifelong members of that geeky, gawky, coming-of-age teenage club known as TJ's Class of 1971 (when being cool or hot meant something entirely different than it does to us now.) In the ensuing years, we've discovered that each one of us was more valuable and important than we ever realized back then. So we come together to reconnect with each other in friendship as well as to honor those classmates and teachers who have gone before us. We've all been, each in our own way, among the lucky ones.

Please tell us what you've been up to for the past 50 years!

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Joe Alcorn

Then

Now

Occupation:Veterinarian Website:www.careah.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4

From Joe:My wife Nancy & I have been together 48 years, married for 44. We have four adult children, all married, 10 grandchildren under the age of 8 with number 11 due in July. All of our children live within an hours drive from our home in Temecula CA.
I've been practicing veterinary medicine for 44 years, working Monday through Wednesday for the past several. I own my hospital building & 3 doctor veterinary practice treating dogs, cats, birds & all exotic pets.
Nancy & I have been sailing for 15 years. We own a 50 foot Beneteau sailboat docked in San Diego, an hours drive away. When there is good weather & wind we live on the boat & sail Thursday through Sunday.
We have been traveling abroad for over 20 years, visiting Malaysia, Greece, Kenya & Egypt. For the last 15 years we spend 3 weeks every fall in Europe including Scandanavia, Russia, Baltics & Eastern Europe. Annually we take 2 trips to Mexico & long weekend jaunts around the US.
Every morning begins with homebrewed cappuccinos & every evening craft cocktails. Come for a visit & we'll take you for a sail. Our best to everyone.

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Caren Bailis

Then

Now

Marital Status:Divorced

From Caren :Over the years I had many jobs: Nautilus health club, the garment industry in Los Angeles, software training for the garment industry, Oracle, Billpoint (a division of Ebay) and eventually, back to teaching. I'm retired now and loving it!

I've lived in southern California, northern California and now I live in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Laurie Bennett (Rubin)

Then

From Laurie:Hi there. Maybe take me off the 'lost' list since I received the invitation to the 50/51 reunion and attended the 40th. Nothing for contact has changed since then. It's good to see this happening, and all the inputs and faces. Not sure if going to attend as may be travelling then. Will RSVP before the 21 May deadline.

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Rick Blair

Then

Now

Occupation:Hospital Staff Officer-Retired Marital Status:Divorced No. of Children:2

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Barry Bounds

Then

Now

Occupation:Commercial Real Estate Website:http://crecolorado.com/wp/ Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

From Barry:I am looking forward to seeing everyone!

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Tom Brzezicki

Now

Occupation:Semi-Retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4

From Tom:Still in Denver after all these years. After graduating from Colorado State I began a career in the life insurance industry which began as an agent but eventually I found my niche in technical support roles. The last 15 years I worked in a high end estate and business succession planning firm. Since semi-retireing in 2018 I launced my own business and work part time as a consultant.

I am in my 2nd marriage to wife Cathy... also a Denver native. I inherited 4 wonderful step-kids (2 adopted) and Cathy and I now are enjoying 7 grandkids... (5-21).

I gave my life to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on a hill overlooking Horsetooth reservoire during finals week at CSU in 1974 after having been presented the Gospel the day before in a coffee shop with my best friend Dave Kinsey, by a classmate of his who I have never seen since. Continue to seek after Him in my daily life. TBTG!

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Susan Graham (Raterman)

Then

From Susan:I am a retired curse with three children. I got divorced awhile back and was in a relationship with someone I loved but unfortunately, he broke up with me. We were talking but unfortunately, he died of cancer. I'm still mourning his death! I moved to Salida, CO to be near my daughters!

Robert Hyman

Then

Now

No. of Children:1

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Warren Kortz

Then

Occupation:Science Instructor Marital Status:Married No. of Children:8

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Doug Lennig

Now

Occupation:Meetings and Events Marital Status:Widowed No. of Children:3

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