Cynthia Mello:
CLASS OF 1976
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Estancia High SchoolClass of 1976
Costa mesa, CA
Cynthia's Story
I ended up writing code curious though I am not often on the web for pleasure. Last years of high school are hard to remember but the friends I had in middle school, sports and the teacher I recall so I come to this site to reconnect.
I am probably remembered as a study in contrasts, both geeky and for some tuning out. I came around to my true self after some lessons learned - geek once more.
I am still true to physical activity, but I could not find a volleyball or basketball team to join so I do the gym and learned to dance salsa. It was danci...Expand for more
ng with a partner that got me, kind of like a team sport. I have eccentricities still, fan of independent movies and all things creative.
Most influential was my Spanish teacher Patricia Candelaria. She was my coach, teacher, and mentor for 3 years in middle school and 3 years in high school. To this day Spanish is part of my household, friends, life, and music. Her standards, directness, and honesty became what I aspired to. When I left high school, I am sure she doubted whether I would make it, for good reason, and I am grateful that I did.
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