Chris Solaas:  

Ok, so I haven't seen any of my Classmates in like years. I missed the big 20year reunion. So, anybody been wondering what I've been up to? Here goes. After graduating, I went on to Christian Brothers, where I promptly lost my scholarship due to a lot of video game playing. Another year at CBC (now CBU) and grades were so bad I ended up losing financial aid too. So, I went to Memphis State (then MSU, now UM) to finish my engineering degree. On the 7-year 4-year plan, I was late out of the gate and all the Engineering jobs went to more serious students. I'd met my wife to be, Rebecca, while at MSU, and she waited 2 years for me to 'get a real job' before she'd marry me. She's 2 years younger and graduated before me. Go figure, she's smarter than me. I thought I did wonderful with a 29 ACT score, she was bemoaning her 'low' 32. Since 88, I've worked as a programmer at some 5 different companies - Jostens, Smith+Nephew, Sofamor-Danek, American Metal, and now WM Barr out here on Fantasy-er-Presidents Island. We have 4 kids (2 girls, 2 boys, a matched set, so nobody gets a majority vote) ranged in age from 18 to 3. 3 cats, one bi-eyed white monster dog that eats TREES. and cans. and toys, garden hoses, or anything left in the backyard except the BBQ grill. I wear many hats. I'm advancement chairman for our scout troop, pack committee chairman for the cub pack, Awana Commander for the church, and a Christian Songwriter now. Back in HS and Jr...Expand for more