Susan Wry:  

After graduating from high school, I enrolled at LaCrosse State University. In the spring/summer of '71 we moved to Tennessee. Enlisted in the Women's Army Corps in September of '71 and went to Fort McClellan, Alabama. Went to communications school at Fort Gordon, GA until March of '72. Stationed in Arlington, VA at Fort Myer from '72 to '76 and worked at the Puzzle Palace, more commonly known as the Pentagon. I worked in the Pentagon Telecommunications Center for 4 1/2 years. Stationed in Seoul, Korea from '76 to '78. Was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in March, 1978. Lived in Arlington VA from 1978 to 1979, moved back to Tennessee. Enrolled at Roane State Community College in 1979 and graduated in 1981 with an Associate of Science degree in General Studies. Worked FT for an attorney in Knoxville, TN for a couple of years and in 1984 started work part time at Roane State Community College as an Evening Receptionst. In 1985, started working 3/4 time at Roane State and became a full-time employee in 1986. I have been here ever since, mostly as a Faculty Secretary/Techical Clerk. I received my Certified Professional Secretary certification in 1996 (which I received a 9% raise!!). If you add up all the raises that we have received in the last 20 years, (since I have worked for the state of Tennessee)that might add up to 9%! Hope to retire (but I seriously doubt it, since I just bought a new car), by the time I'm 70 years old. I knew I should have planned this out better!!!! I've never married (though I came close one time wh...Expand for more