Timothy Bechtol:  

CLASS OF 1987
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Napoleon, OH
Columbus, OH
Napoleon, OH

Timothy's Story

Life I have tried to keep the theatrical stage in my life since high school - even though I seem busier than ever. I did one show at MVCT, one show while at OSU, & I have acted in 4 shows at the Fort Findlay Playhouse - the most recent being Neil Simon's "The Odd Couple" in March 2010 where I played Vinnie. I have designed stage sets for 4 other shows & done some assistant directing as well. I have a bunch of creative ideas for books, games, plays, etc. - it's all just a matter of getting time (making time) to make them happen between work, family, & sleep. It's the same old problem for everybody, I know! It's fun to have goals and dreams to achieve someday and with some of them staying just out of reach so you keep reaching for them and never get bored with your life. Being an architect has helped me to focus on how I can continually make a difference in people's lives through the design of the built environment around them. I may occasionally get heat from a client if their project doesn't come off 100% perfect, but I also get the credit and satisfaction of a well designed work of architecture when everything finally falls into place every other time. School For as many reunions as each graduating class has - all the work and organization of putting them together & funding the event, getting everyone's current addresses, etc. - has anyone from NHS ever thought of doing Spring Musical reunions? It's been 20+ years since we did "Hello Dolly" & "OKLAHOMA!" Who didn't have fun in those shows? I know I did! I think it would be great fun to get the original casts back together again for a party - maybe even attend the next NHS spring music production together . . . Speaking of reunions, we had a great NHS Class of '87 reunion back in August 2007 - everyone who attended had a blast! If you missed it - don't miss the 25th coming in Summer of 2012 - is my math correct there? We'll be passing out Golden Buckeye cards HAHAHA! One other reunion ...Expand for more
I have put together is that of all the Senior Class Speakers for Graduation. We meet each year on the Saturday of graduation weekend for brunch at Peppermill's in Napoleon to welcome in the new Sr. Speaker. NHS started the Sr. Speaker tradition back in 1985 - it is a very special group of honored individuals. I still consider it my greatest honor to represent my class in that capacity. Thank-you all! College I earned architectural degrees from both Ohio State & Kent State. Although my overall college experience was much more fulfilling at OSU, the architecture school at Kent State was more in-depth. I wouldn't trade my time at either school for anything - they were just what I needed at that time in my life. I do wish computers had been more advanced back then (in the early '90's). I think I could have been able to be more creative and experiment with more architectural forms and concepts with computer-assistance. Maybe I am a stronger designer now because of what I had to do by hand back then. It really all comes down to this: GO BUCKS! Workplace I am the Principal Architect of Peterman Associates, headquartered in Findlay, Ohio. I have been with this architectural-engineering-surveying firm for the past 8 years. Prior to that I completed my internship with another local architectural firm - our chief rivals for clients now. One of the best things about my career is having a positive effect on the places where we all live, work, & play. To walk into a structure that you designed and see it for the first time almost exactly like you envisioned it in your own head - wow! It's quite a rewarding feeling! I mentor students a lot because I wish I had gotten more of that kind of real life experiences when I was growing up. Locally in the Napoleon area, I designed the recent master plan for the Henry County Fairgrounds and the Downtown Napoleon Streetscape improvements - both projects now seeking grant funding to proceed onward to construction.
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We're goin' dancin'
OSU over "Meat Chicken" - Nov 2008
Tim & Mrs. Bush
Ah, the life of an artist

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