Christina Elrod:
CLASS OF 1981
Columbia Central High SchoolClass of 1981
Brooklyn, MI
Jackson Business UniversityClass of 1982
Jackson, MI
Brooklyn Elementary SchoolClass of 1975
Brooklyn, MI
Christina's Story
Life
After I graduated, I went to Jackson Business University later changed to Jackson Business Institute, then ROSS Medical college, then the building closed. I graduated in December 1982 with certification in Medical Transcription. I am not working in that field now but I appreciate the experience I received there. A lot has happened since then but to make a long story short, after a failed engagement in 1982 I stayed single or dated until I met my former husband in 1985 and shortly thereafter I joined the Michigan Army National Guard. I married Dan Ronders August 1, 1987. We were married 17 years. I stayed in the NG until February 14, 1991 when my first daughter was born. Our second daughter was born in August 1992. Lots more tell but not much time. Dan and I were divorced in October of 2004 because of 'differences' in our growth pattern--I grew up and he chose not to. Anyway, I am living in Brooklyn in an apartment with my two teenage daughters and we are doing well. I have stayed in touch with only a few friends from school but the relationships I have are very special and have grown tremendously. I would not ...Expand for more
go back to school if someone paid me. I am trying to keep my children focused as they face the things I faced during my middle school years. I can't believe that within the next two years both of my daughters will be in high school. Yikes! I have a church I attend regularly and I truly enjoy it (Cement City Baptist Church). I was a member of the Presbyterian Church in Brooklyn (actually worked there from 1997-2001) from 1981 until just recently. I enjoy where I work now (Area Agency on Aging in Onsted) and have enjoyed staying in/near Brooklyn most of my life. I do like to travel; just haven't taken the opportunity. I hope to take my girls on a vacation soon to FLorida to visit friends/family. Well, enough for now.
College
Jackson Business University from September 1981-December 1982 graduated as Certified Medical Transcriptionist
Military
September 1985 signed up
Boot Camp in February 1986 at Ft. Jackson, SC
AIT training in April 1986 at Ft. Gordon, GA
Michigan Army National Guard
Company B, Adrian, MI
156 Signal Battalion
72 Support Brigade
SPC 4 when I received Honorable Discharge February 14, 1991
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