James Joseph:
CLASS OF 1962
Madison High SchoolClass of 1962
Madison heights, MI
James's Story
Hi everyone: (September 2018)
Having a blast in retirement. One of my many joys in life is being on a fun-loving committee of over 20 very special classmates from the 1960s. We host annual reunions for anyone in a class that has reached or passed its 50th anniversary. The reunion has been the second Saturday in September from noon to 4 in the MHS cafeteria. The school has been remodeled with additions. It is in beautiful shape and yet memorable. The halls are open, so we can wonder back to find our favorite classrooms and if your memory is really good, even locate an old locker (I can't remember which was mine (not even which hall for sure) and would appreciate some help if anyone knows ;-). We have tables set up, allocated by class year to make it easy to locate classmates. The whole thing is comfortable, warm and welcoming with sandwiches, munchies, and beverages along with some golden oldies. We were shocked to learn that the school song had disappeared, so we re-introduced it to the current generation. During a brief interlude in our visiting, our...Expand for more
cheerleaders of yore lead us one more time in a rousing rendition of the MHS fight song (lyrics provided for those who don't remember all the words ;-) For those of you who are at or past your 50th anniversary, come see how much you can enjoy a Saturday afternoon reminiscing. You can bring a spouse, friend, younger sibling, or whomever you would like to share the afternoon at school with. We hope to see you there.
Jim (Class of '62)
Brief History:
Married Joyce Stewart (class of 1961) in 1968
Retired MHS teacher.
Graduated from Wayne State University in Computer Sciences
Last 29 years - worked at DTE Energy (Audit Director & Emergency Planning Project Manager)
One kid -Olympian - 1998 - Ice dancing (Jessica Joseph & Charles Butler)
Live in Bloomfield Hills - since 1975
Have traveled to about 45 states, 20 countries and 5 continents
Finally retired Feb 2012
Really enjoying new and renewed friendships from high school through the reunion committee and the reunions.
Doing a lot of genealogy, traveling, and volunteer work.
Enjoying retirement immensely.
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