Janis Williams:  

I hope my classmates remember me as friendly and helpful. I always wanted to be a teacher when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a good idea. As it turns out, they were right. I love to sew, repair things around home, pet one of my cats sitting on my lap and hear them purr. "Side Show" for Senior Follies. If I'm going to work somewhere, I need to have a jacket in case it is cool, a bottle of water to sip on, and something to work on while I have down time to be able to deal with the day-to-day. My earthy hero is my Mom. My inspiration comes from my Savior, Jesus. Many ministers inspire me, and it's odd that a Jewish man, Dennis Prager, also inspires me. Since Coolidge I lived in California for part of a year before starting ASU, after graduating I lived in Phoenix for 15 years and then Mesa. The one person from my past who I'd most like to see again is Margie Sizer, because we were close friends from 8th-12th grades. Phoenix Suns, American Idol, two cats, Bernina sewing machine, computer with internet! Finding my daughter who I gave up at birth for adoption when she was 35! If I could improve my home, I'd remodel the floors and add on a skylight and double-pane windows. My dream home would be uncluttered. What I learned from having children: Love beyond measure! My Home Ec teacher, I think her name was Lieghtel (spelling?). If I won $100 million, I'd give much of it to my children and grandchildren, then spend the rest on traveling with my husband, church and other causes I want to support and regular maid service. Yes I lived in a dorm most of my time at college, and was a PI PHI. I worked in the dorm cafeteria, ASU Purchasing Dept., and at The College Inn. I sure did a lot of walking at college! I am truly happy now, with my husband Jim, anywhere we happen to be. Well, maybe living in a home that doesn't have as many HOA rules!! My current age is 62. When I was 12, I thought that people my ...Expand for more