Donald Tompkins:
CLASS OF 1959
Hendrick Hudson High SchoolClass of 1959
Montrose, NY
Ossining High SchoolClass of 1959
Ossining, NY
Park Elementary SchoolClass of 1954
Ossining, NY
George Washington Elementary SchoolClass of 1954
White plains, NY
Roosevelt PrekindergartenClass of 1954
Ossining, NY
Donald's Story
Life
My family moved from Ossining (actually Crotonville) to Montrose, NY in 1955 (going into the 9th grade). Graduated from Hen Hud in 59 and joined the Navy (1960-66). Grad from Western Conn. State U in 1973 (went nights while working at AT&T in White Plains). Went to work for AT&T (White Plains, NY) after the Navy and retired in 1999 and relocated to a beautiful golf course in DeBary, Florida. After 10 years of complete retirement, "not so great" golf, and travel (visited countries in 6 of the 7 continents!), went back to work part time at SeaWorld Orlando! I just loved Shamu, Clyde and Seamore! I worked with Penguins, Seals and Sea Lions! After 2 years at SeaWorld, I found my dream retirement job (should say it found me as Peabody was just down the street in Orlando)! I became the Duck Master at the Peabody Orlando! After spending almost 4 years as Duck Master, The Peabody was acquired by Hyatt and the world-famous Peabody Ducks and I were retired! I subsequently moved to Sum...Expand for more
merville, SC to be closer to family. Worked part time with Trident United Way as a Loaned Executive from 2014 through 2019 and then completely retired (thanks to COVID!)! I did have some experience with United Way previously at AT&T.
The "Now" photo shows a head shot of me as the Peabody Orlando Duck Master! If you're interested, search "Peabody Orlando Duckmaster Donald" and see what you come up with! Had a great time at both the 50th and 60th reunions (Hen Hud) in 2009 and 2019! I've had visits from many old Hen Hud classmates, Kathleen Sisley and Tom Pendergast from Ossining, several old Navy Buddies, many old ex-neighbors and friends and a multitude of old AT&T folks. Note the frequency of the word "old"! If you're ever in my current neighborhood in Summerville, South Carolina, (halfway between Interstate 95 and Charleston, SC off Interstate 26) give me a shout! Drop me an email through Classmates or in personal email. Hope to hear from you! Better yet, to see you!!!
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