Cynthia Thomas:  

I don't think I was very well known in high school. I tried to be a serious student. In hindsight, I should have goofed off more although I understand, I did at senior prom. Oh my. Not characteristic of me but have fun sometimes right? Anyway, I tried a little wine that night... That and I ditched one day of school during high school for senior ditch day. My tales aren't that exciting. I was very lightly involved in drama, where I got non-speaking parts as I was so shy. I'm quite over that now as I have many opportunities for public speaking. I can still see Mrs. Wing in the shadows, encouraging me to stand a certain way and project my voice! I'm still not an actress although I once took a role in a community play with my husband and we had a blast. I was also in drill team and was the one with the least talent on the entire team but tried very hard to get better. I practiced my marching and routines endlessly at home. I was rewarded with three trophies one year - most improved, best marcher and most inspirational. Of course that was inspirational! Who wouldn't be inspired by a shy girl who can't dance well that makes it through? I look back at that with fondness. My husband loves the photo of me in my silver boots so the hard work was well worth it! Kim Wollam was really the one with talent and meant to be the leader and I was proud of her when she be...Expand for more