James Hofer:
CLASS OF 1971
Garfield High SchoolClass of 1971
Akron, OH
University of Akron - EducationClass of 1992
Akron, OH
McEbright Elementary SchoolClass of 1965
Akron, OH
James's Story
Life
Still enjoy writing. Had my first book published (September 2007). "Stoker Season: When Soccer Invaded the Neighborhood". It's offered on amazon.com, somewhere near the bottom of the pile. Also via rosedogbookstore.com
Working on another, as the mood strikes. People prefer fiction. Guess they're hooked on all that false "hope" & spare "change" going around.
Daughter Robin is a successful choreographer ('XainGO!' Check them out on Youtube)& marathon runner. Granddaughter Jess (8) loves kicking the soccer ball, swinging golf clubs, and watching old Bowery Boys movies with Grandpa. Played golf before she learned to talk! Son Jonathan stays out of trouble by just sleeping, work...Expand for more
ing, eating, and little else. Only goes on dates when the girl picks up the check. Mr. Cheapskate.
Wife Jacque, of course, is the former Jacque Smith, our Class Valedictorian (I believe we had a 3 of them). We reconnected at the 1991 reunion, which she now probably regrets attending. Well, she could've done worse! She remains gainfully employed, fearing I might retire from "real" work.
Jacque and I have actually known each other since Mr. Mousetis' Algebra class in 7th grade. She remembers me as one of the goofy boys made to do 20 push-ups for one indiscretion or another. She has taken over where Mousetis left off. For my own good. And I'm thankful.
Uh-oh. I hear salt trucks.
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