Charin Wakefield:
CLASS OF 1956
James Lick Junior High SchoolClass of 1956
San francisco, CA
Polytechnic High SchoolClass of 1958
San francisco, CA
Alvarado Elementary SchoolClass of 1953
San francisco, CA
Charin's Story
Life
Native San Franciscan. Attended Alvarado and James Lick prior to Poly. Parents owned and operated an automotive parts store at the corner of 23rd and Noe, expanding into the Marina in 1955 with a second store and a service station. Little known fact for those fellows who took auto shop at Poly Hi: Norm Tauber worked at Wakefield's Sales to supplement his tuition monies!!! From Poly, Mr. Tauber went on to Galileo to teach.
When my parents declared bankruptcy, I went out on my own and worked full time while going to school at night. Worked at a McGrawHill trade (construction industry) newspaper for 8 yea...Expand for more
rs (that was the period wherein I had my "15 minutes of fame"). Left publishing for Lloyds of London type operation(s) where I stayed for 15 years and eventually hit the glass ceiling (not all it's cracked up to be - no pun intended). I decided being in management was NOT for me. Entered Biotech industry in 1988. Retired on Friday the 13th (2007). My lucky day. Hope to live long enough and stay healthy enough to enjoy retirement.
Looking forward to "catching up" and becoming reacquainted with any of my former classmates who have the time and inclination.
Until we meet again - Stay Well and Enjoy Each Day.
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