Chris Hoover:
CLASS OF 1966
Gardena High SchoolClass of 1966
Gardena, CA
West High SchoolClass of 1966
Torrance, CA
Centerville High SchoolClass of 1966
Centerville, IA
Gardena High SchoolClass of 1965
Gardena, CA
Chris's Story
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All the typical 60s stuff. Drafted October 67. I ran around Hermosa Beach and a 2 years at El Camino. I moved to northern California with the GI Bill for school and except for a 3 year return to southern California for work and graduate school, I've been up in beautiful Sonoma County ever since. Married and proud father of a daughter who lives in Brooklyn and works in NYC for Levi Strauss and a son, an Energy Management Engineer who works (also surfs, hikes and dives) on Oahu, Hawaii. Retired 13 years back after a satisfying career in education. I can'...Expand for more
t say enough about how positive it was for "body, mind and soul" to keep surfing in my life at some level. For years, I paddled the Russian River to get in shape for summer surfing trips/family vacations. I just couldn't outgrow my life long interest in aviation so I took up flying in the early 80s. I remain in contact with many of the Hermosa Beach 2nd St. crew, "Goon Squad." Despite the expected "wear-and-tear" of life, and a few self-inflicted "dings", I'm feeling healthy and fortunate. Wishing same to all.
' I'd say it's been a damn good ride.
Chris
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