Gary Sherwood:
CLASS OF 1970
Pontiac Northern High SchoolClass of 1970
Pontiac, MI
Grand Valley State UniversityClass of 1974
Allendale, MI
Madison Junior High SchoolClass of 1967
Pontiac, MI
McCarrol SchoolClass of 1964
Pontiac, MI
Gary's Story
Updated 7-30-21
I've been out in Glendale, AZ since 1979, having spent time outside Philadelphia and Grand Rapids area (university) post-high school. My type of job (aerospace) could have had me moving often but I sacrificed some pay and position for the quality of life the Valley of the Sun offered.
I have been married three times, currently, to Patrice, a 1970 graduate of Godwin Heights H.S. (Grand Rapids), and have one son (Kyle) who was born in 1989 here in Glendale.
I have no family back in Michigan as both of my parents passed away fairly early. Usually, my only trek back to the Pontiac area is for the class reunions, which I have been to 5, 15, 25, 35, 40 & 50 (51). Looking forward to our 50th in a few weeks and still rallying for a few more to show up. I still get really disappointed as to the number of folks who do show up, usually, it’s the locals who are missing. We should be pas...Expand for more
t that vanity point of our life and go out and rekindle those old friendships.
I do get back more often to the GR area where Patrice has family and I have a few university and work friends.
My career was spent in Aerospace but after 30 plus years I took an early out and went into Financial Services. I also got myself involved in local politics and won the first time I ran for City Council in Glendale. That experience was invaluable and allowed me to branch out into several other disciplines as the city was going thru major growth changes. I currently have a consulting business and sit on several Boards of Directors, mostly non-profits.
I welcome comments from anyone out there - can't remember many details from college days but I sure have fond memories from H.S.
Take care everyone, look forward to those that do show up for our 50th/51st and comments from anyone willing to share.
Gary
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