Julie Wade:  

I have two sons, ages 27 (Jeremy) & 24 (Jordan). I divorced in 2004 (wanted to attend the Towers 2003 20-year reunion, but couldn't due to the pending divorce); I am now MARRIED--since 12/12/09--to a wonderful man, Glen Wade, with whom I've shared a loving relationship since 2005. Southwest Airlines was been my "career home" from 2002 to Sept. 2009 when I took the Freedom '09 voluntary early-leave package. I spent the latter part of 2009 caring for my youngest son (recovering from accident & surgeries) & planning every detail of our beautiful Christmas wedding. Never a dull moment! Prior to working for Southwest, I was a Spanish teacher for a private school, worked in school district administration, and in the Dallas fashion & wholesale gift industry (not in that order!). This picture is a fairly recent one of me with my two sons; I'm the one in the middle! Degrees I earned while working full time and raising my family include a BBA in management and an AAS in marketing. I've earned a career coach certification and am creating workshops for educators who are nearing retirement or a second career. My "spare" time includes attending concerts and plays, scrapbooking, sewing, doing calligraphy projects, and spending precious time with family, my dogs, and dear friends. Having "girl time" with my close friends is not only a priority, it is something that is truly a "balm" for my soul. Each year is more precious regarding the time spent & memories created with people I love. I still keep contact with several friends from Georgia, a few of whom have reconnected with me, thanks to Classmates! It was a treat to see Jason Yount in 2007 when he visited Dallas (anyone reading this who attended Rowland will remember Jason and how much fun he was---he still is!) I am blessed with many wonderful people i...Expand for more