Richard Leslie:
CLASS OF 1966
Amherst Central High SchoolClass of 1966
Amherst, NY
Richard's Story
I have fond memories of High School. I was on the cross country team with Jim Halivin since I couldn't make the cut with football. I was a natural runner and did well but not well enough to be a star. I loved the ski club and especially the bus rides in the dark. Skiing at night was fun, especially going on the trails in the moonlight with Marsha Adler. I also remember the fantastic performances of the musicals. Many of them were outstanding. I loved playing french horn in the band.
My senior year I rebelled, drank too much, studied too little. I was one of "the room" five. We hung out in Skip Chillcott's basement listening to the Beatles with John Trigg, Dave Kirtland, and Jay Rea...Expand for more
gan. It was a magical time that ended with the arrival of our draft notices. We outsmarted them and signed up for the air force. We avoided Viet Nam and grew up over our 4 year enlistment.
I came home and married my high school sweetheart, Carole Adornetto. we had a good marriage but it turned sour 15 years later when she left me to get a job in Hollywood. I married again, had three boys, divorced again and finally found my sole mate. The third time was the charm.
I retired this year after 40 years as a civil engineer. I have been very fortunate, I would go so far as to say lucky. I hope to come back for a reunion soon. My older brother, Bill, still lives near Fredonia, New York.
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