Denise Diplock:  

SCHOOL DAYS My oldest friend is Sue Allen. My parents moved in our house on Leibacher when I was 6 weeks. I believe the Allen's moved in a couple of years later. Those in our area attended New River School and also Corvallis Intermediate, where I was Vice Mayor and Treasurer. I will never forget the memories of my baton twirling days for the Downey Harmonettes. I was able to share this experience with my sister, Renee, Sue Allen, Denise Snyder and Terri Carroll. We traveled to Arizona for competitions each year and had such a good time, besides all of the competitions throughout the year. Another standout memory is my days in the Brownies and Girl Scouts, troop 592. Our leader, Willy Moye, is what made our troop so strong. Lots of good times. When I think back of my days at Norwalk High School - I usually end up smiling. Fortunately for me, my close friends from NHS are still in my life; Terri Carroll, Diane Johnston, Sue Allen and Denise Snyder and Michelle Blew. My freshman year began with me being a member of the majorette squad. This helped me feel comfortable at the school by being involved. I was also class Treasurer. My sophomore year I was also a majorette (we took 2nd in the state of CA) and class Secretary. I met Mike Snyder, who was my boyfriend through high school and after. My junior year I decided to try out for Pep Squad as a Flag Twirler. I made it and was on Flag both my junior and senior years. Being on Pep Squad was a great experience for me; papering football player's houses, making posters, the games, etc. When thinking back, my favorite teachers were Mr. Mouw, and Mr. O'Kane (photo). Mrs. Houts was probably most influential because she taught me how to type. I became a computer graphic artist which requires a lot of typing. Other friends that meant a lot to me were Karen Morris, Cindy Smith, & Debbie Vollick. I had lots of guy friends such as Greg Kelleher, John Armijo, Tony Moreno, Tim Rodriguez, Derald Wimmer, Dave Rodriguez, Dave Blew, Rick Deese, Tim Parrino & Gilbert Campos. Being at Huntington by Jack in the Box, beach parties, pep rallies, driving around in my '65 Mustang, with friends are fond memories for me. CAREER My first job was in 1972 at Judy's, where I got paid $1.85 to sell clothes. What I remember most about it is I spent ...Expand for more