Carole Bennett:  

Life After 11 years of single life, I married Norman in 2000 (third marriage). We live in Novato (Marin County), and I now am retired from Santa Rosa Junior College. Life is good. I am happy. My name has changed along the years: Brimhall, Bielefeld, Jarrett, and now Bennett. School After Long Beach Poly, I attended Long Beach City College. Sitting in the quad, Dr. Roccio (counselor) convinced me I was smart enough to go on for more education, so I continued to CSULB. Most recently I finally completed my doctorate in education from University of San Francisco. College I loved my life at Long Beach City College, as I think that is where I finally blossomed. Dating opened up to me, I was introduced to TNT (sorority), I gained confidence in myself, and I loved learning. The TNT girls kicked me out because I refused to be part of Spring Fling (a competitive group dance production), and that was the end of my sorority life. The boys didn't seem to mind, however, and I continued all through college very happily as an "independent." I'd love to know what happened to some of my old friends who used to hang around the quad. LBCC doesn't seem to have the reunions that Long Beach Poly High does. After LBCC, I went on to CSU Long Beach. I worked part time, lived on the beach in Belmont Shores during my spare time, and have fond memories of the wh...Expand for more