James Metras:
CLASS OF 1978
Westhill High SchoolClass of 1978
Syracuse, NY
James's Story
Life
Currently in the midst of a mid-life crisis. Most buy a sports car or have an affair. Me? I got married and had a child. It's actually pretty good. We go out with friends our age, and their kids can babysit our daughter (Kayde). Our neices and nephews all have children our daughters age. They can babysit too, and Kayde has built in playmates. Best of all, I can help Kayde with her 1st grade homework while opening my mail from the AARP learning about the benefits of membership.
Actually, I wanted to be a grandparent before having any of my own. But as usual, the devil is in the details.
I learned that the company can survive without me about 20 years late and have really enjoyed family life. Now I am back at the company as a part time...Expand for more
consultant trying to turn it around. Funny thing about burned bridges: someone always finds a way to cross eventually.
College
Started the 10 year plan at age 25. Kept the career going, joined the Air Force Reserves and used the GI bill to help pay for school. Attended university at night. Took a little break in 1991 for an overseas visit with my Air Force Reserve unit. We stayed in quaint place called Desert Storm. Fortunately I am now too old to visit again.
School was all work and no play as it was a program for working professionals. At least I didn't need the bar scene. You can put enough beer in a Big Gulp cup to make class time go quite smoothly. Finished one year ahead of schedule with a BS and a BA. Actually, it was mostly BS.
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