Jewelynn Kirkland:  

Let`s see ... High School memories are filled with waking early, catching the "mini bus"(m.b.)from Nanakuli to Waianae and back. My really good friend was Jeri-Lynn Santos. Guess where we created and sealed our bond of friendship...on the m.b. Rarely did I stay after school or participated in any clubs. I think once Jeri and I came to help with building a float. At times I wish that I participated in a club or two but father time makes no haste and you just need to move on because as we know time waits for no one. College went by swiftly. Started in southern California, lived in San Pedro while attending Marymont Palos Verdes College (79-81 A.A.). Then off to northern California, lived in Arcata while attending Humboldt State University (BS in Fisheries Biology) and College of the Redwoods (Aqua Culture)(81-86). During this time I began working with the Calif. Dept. of Fish and Game as a Fish and Wildlife Seasonal Aide and by the time I left in 1994 and returned to Hawaii I was an Assoc. Marine Biologist. Family was something that also came with time. Came home for two weeks and got married in 1988 at Moanalua Gardens. This was also the 1st time my parents me...Expand for more