Ruth Dale:  

Hey! This is Ruth Neimeyer Dale. I graduated from CHS in 1969, went to SMS, and then taught elementary school for 30 years. After retiring early, I have two part time jobs. I have my own tutoring company called The Second Half. I have students of all ages who come for either tutoring or enrichment classes. I also work for the Sedalia School Foundation. Working in that position 20 hours a week, I am the editor or CONNECTIONS newsletter for supporters of the Sedalia Schools and for the graduates of the Smith-Cotton High School. I manage 9,000 addresses in a database and care for S-C memorabilia. It's strange that I know more about the alums here than in my own alma mater! I've been divorced for about 16 years. I've had a wonderful significant other for about 15 of those. He has Multiple Sclerosis and I have been with him ever since he was diagnosed. He's a farmer and former banker. He is very sweet, kind, and patient and is a handsome 61 yr old man. I have one son, John William, who is 27. He got married in October. He is in the Army National Guard, joined in 2000, and has been on active duty in Bosnia and Iraq. He is about 6'2" tall!! and is very lean. I never thought I'd have a...Expand for more