Bill Kern:
CLASS OF 1960
West High SchoolClass of 1960
Columbus, OH
Bill's Story
Wow, hard to believe we'll soon be planning our 50th high school class reunion. Where does the time go? It seems like such a short time ago, I was roaming the halls and athletic fields of WHS having fun and enjoying good times with the friends of my youth.
I did eventually graduate from college (Capital) which is a story in itself. I married a girl from South Hi (nobody from West would have me) and helped raise two daughters. The older of the two graduated from Miami (Ohio) and received her Masters and PHD from OSU and is currently on the faculty of Otterbein College. My younger daughter graduated from Capital in Music Business and lives in North Carolina where she teaches music and operates two music studios. She presented us with our first Grandchild in November 2008.
As for me, I was able to retire a few years early in 2005 after a career in manufacturing. I began as an Industrial Engineer , but early on made a career switch and had a successful career as a Human Resource Manager. Since that time I attend concerts and travel to visit relatives in various regions of the country; but, spend a considerable amount of time playing golf with friends and ha...Expand for more
ve become an assistant coach for the ladies golf team at Capital. I have done some part-time work and volunteer work there as well. I do attend several Alumni meetings as my class representative and after suggesting that group hold an annual golf outing to raise funds, found myself heading up a planning committee.
A couple of years ago, following some infrequent converastions, several of my classmates and I began getting together periodically for lunch. Everyone seems to enjoy them as we get together to reminise (and compare ailments and medications) Some drive in from out of town. (One actually drives down from Michigan to join us)
Take a look at under Community Photo Albums ÃÂÿ January 1960 Class and you might just see some familiar names and faces.
I guess that takes care of the past 50 years in my life (more or less). Best wishes to all !! 1/09
Wow, double wow - Hard to believe we have just celebrated our 50 year class reunion. What a truly enjoyable weekend of reconnecting and renewing friendships and just having a great time. We had people in from Canada, Alaska, Oregon, Pa, Ky. Fla., Tenn, Ala. Vermont and all over Ohio.
8/29/10
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