Vernon Austin:
CLASS OF 1985
Tumwater High SchoolClass of 1985
Tumwater, WA
Tacoma Community CollegeClass of 1990
Tacoma, WA
Vernon's Story
Life
Life after high school was interesting for me. Like a leaf, I didn't know where I would end up. A college counselor told me that I would make a good garbage man. At least thatÂs what the entry test told him. I ended up going to college and now work in the field of cardiology. From garbage man to working on hearts. Never underestimate the power of desire and attitudeÂ
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Life later showed me that I was ready for marriage and kids. I am now married, living in Big Sky Country, Montana. Life is good here. There are some very boring parts of Montana and some incredible, unbelievable sites as well. It is a great place to raise kids and to enjoy all 4 seasons.
What do I miss about Washington? The Puget Sound. The smell and the beauty and all the things I took for granted as a kid. Mos...Expand for more
t of all, I miss my best friend, my dad. My father passed away in July 2000. He was 64. His colon cancer was advanced when they found it, he didnÂt have a chance. I miss him dearly.
As for now, I am moving forward, enjoying life, building memories with my kids and making the best of the time I have left.
Workplace
I work part time as a Cardiovascular Tech in a Cardiac Electrophysiology Lab. We fix heart rhythm problems in various ways. We also fix coronary arteries.
I also work Per Diem for GE Medical Systems. About one or two weeks per month, GE sends me to sites where I help others to learn how to use their GE Medical Computer systems. It's fun doing cases with Dr's and techs, getting paid to go to places I've never been to.
I like traveling and I like being home. It's a great combo.
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