Michael Berrick:  

Life Post DPHS I went straight into SUNY Maritime College in the summer along with DPHS Alumni Pat Crowe. What a long strange trip that was. I sailed to Portugal, Italy, Canada, Canary Islands, Mallorca and Florida. I Graduated in 1981 (2.0 and Go) with a Nuclear/Marine Engineering Degree. I worked for Ingersoll Rand in Allentown, PA for about 1 Month before being transferred to California. You'd think that would be a good thing? I moved out there with my High School Sweetheart (Loretta McNulty DPHS '79) and started my life as a Design Engineer. But High Pay, Unlimited Expense Account, and The General Morals of California in the Early 80's made for some, let's just say, Interesting Times. I bounced around California for 4 or so years Wining, Dining and Golfing all over the West Coast, Oklahoma and Texas. Sounds Great but I had to get back to the East Coast where people are Real and as far away from the Beautiful People in La La Land. (Not That There's anything Wrong with La La Land) Part 2 Lori and I got married in NY in Late September 1983. What a Party. Loads of DPHS Alumni, Maritime Alumni and Family. I don't remember much but they tell me I had a great time. We still lived in California for a year or more but had enough and decided to go east. So, with all our Possessions packed, we drove our Datsun 510 Cross Country. If you haven't done it, let me tell you. This is one Hell of a Wide Country. Everyone should do it once. It's a great experience. I I spent a few more years in Engineering but decided to get back into the business I liked the most. So, in 19...Expand for more