Gary Rawlinson:
CLASS OF 1973
Portage Central High SchoolClass of 1973
Portage, MI
Gary's Story
Youngest of two older brothers...they were hulks and I got cheated, I think I was the skinniest kid in school. Bullied a couple of years by two other classmates, who nicknamed me "Sticks" hardened me I believe. Mother didn't have much money--so I didn't tell her when photos were taken for our class book--I'm not in it. By senior year I got focused on school and actually did well. I could not say I cared anything about it in prior years. Steve Bishop was my best friend for many years. Since school, we've gotten disconnected. After serving in the USAF I attended...Expand for more
Western Michigan University worked at the airport and began a career in aviation. I flew corporate aircraft and ended in Savannah GA after 22 years to work 24 years with a business jet aircraft manufacturer. I retired in August of 2016 and am enjoying life. I took Nadine to the Prom. I really liked her and should have dated. I think she had plans to leave for college, I had delayed enlisted with the Air Force and left for boot camp June 6th 1973. I saw Steve a few times later and then lost contact. We were a bit much for my mother--always into fun and mischief.
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