Donna Riggs:  

CLASS OF 1982
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Topeka High SchoolClass of 1982
Topeka, KS
Topeka High SchoolClass of 1982
Topeka, KS

Donna's Story

Life Married at 21 to Todd Heckel. Had my first child at 23(was a girl) had my second child at 25(was a boy) was divorced at 30 and remarried at 32 to Paul Riggs who had 2 boys of his own witch live with us and are my sons now too. The youngest was 1 1/2 and the oldest was 8. Paul and I just adopted another boy 3 years ago. Making a total for 4 boys and a girl to our house hold.My daughter recently had a little girl making me a grandma now. Enjoying every minute of it too. My ex died in 2000. I have worked full time, been a mother and housewife, caregiver and support to all that needed it. Attend church and worked for awhile with the youth group. I enjoy arts and crafts,needlework, gardening, outdoors, and my pets. Enjoy research and visiting with friends on the computer. Home improvements are a plus too. School I went to Lundgren Elementry School, then to Holiday Jr. High, then to Topeka High School where I graduated with Honors, I attended Kaw Area Vo-tech where I studied nursing. I also took refresher courses there to keep my nursing licenses up for Medication and CNA. I miss the days of High School and my friends there I regret that I didn't go the whole year my senior year I graduated mid term and went to work and Vo-tech...Expand for more
. I did make it to the graduation ceramonies and graduated in the top 10 percent of the class. Wow that surprised me that I had it in me to do it. I was always one of the quieter ones in school and didn't cause my teachers to much greif. I received a award for outstanding home economics my senior year. Was on the principles honor roll every year while in Jr High. I was not into sports or athletics, but spent alot of time on the benches cheering on our team. College I never really went to college, I encourage my kids to do their best in school and go to college so they can get a good job in life. I went to KAW VALLEY TECH school for nursing. Workplace I started out working at the World Famous Topeka Zoo. Also working at the same time for a local nursing home. I quit the Zoo and remained in nursing. I have worked as a Nursing Assistant / Medication Aide for all but the last year since I have graduated from High School. Due to a back injury I am now working as a Administrative Assistant in the ER at the Hospital. I still get to assess patients and their needs and assist them when they first arrive at the emergency room. I enjoy working to help others in need. I have been at my current employment 15 years now and still enjoy it.
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