Dawn Barber:  

Life I worked for Roto-Rooter for 21 Years, retiring in 2005 for heath reasons. I live in Southgate now, with my dog Joplin. Before I became ill, I was an instructer in American Karate, an avid member since 1984. I also used to enjoy racquetball, basketball, golf, baseball and walleyball. I am now trying my hand at writing song lyrics and poetry. I Have one poem I wrote in creative writing class , my senior year, that was just published in a book. A second poem will be published this winter. I am looking forward to seeing some people, haven't seen much of you since graduation day. School My Sophmore year I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis and finished the year on homebound. When I came back in my junior year I had a hard time and after a month I was going to quit. One of my teachers influenced me greatly and knew I was struggling. With her help and guidance I did not quit. That teacher was Miss McCarthy. The other teachers that helped me were Mr. Dummer, Mr. Marchetti and Mr. Ely. If not for these great teachers I never would have graduated. I thank them with all of my heart. I always wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a great idea. As it turns out, they were wrong. Listen to music and try to meditate. My inspiration comes from people that are caring and not selfish . A big turn off for me is an arogant person. I love all animals. Since I can't participate in sports anymore, I can't watch them. Reality TV is the worst thing that every came out. If I could improve my home, I'd remodel music room and add on a recording studio. My dream home would be a house with all wood floors and a music room with a recording studio and reference library.. If I won $100 million, I'd give 100,000 of it to Heart and Cancer Foundation...Expand for more