Joanne Mason:
CLASS OF 1957
John Marshall High SchoolClass of 1957
Los angeles, CA
Hollywood Presbyterian Hospital - NursingClass of 1960
Los angeles, CA
Joanne's Story
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Joanne (Pyle) Mason - My life after Marshall is in some ways traditional. I went to nursing school, got married at 21 and had three children in fast succession. My life started to change with a stint on T.V. being a host of a daytime homeshow. Lots of fun.
The 70s came and I became involved with feminism and got divorced after reading Betty Freidans Feminine Mystique. Im glad my mother said , you better have a career to fall back on. I started working full time in my specialties of mind/body medicine. I started a publication called San Diego Nurse. The focus was on helping nurses improve their self image. I loved it but was exhausting! I went back to school at fifty an...Expand for more
d became a psychotherapist in private practice.
I had another stint on T.V., on a cable T.V. show called Woman at Work interviewing women in non-traditional careers. My latest focus is teaching a mind/body dance called NIA. I love it and it keeps me fit and energized.
I married a wonderful man about 10 years ago after being single for 18 years. My children are great (isnt that what we all say) and I have six grandchildren. My husband and I travel a great deal and love many sports and activities.
Im not sure if this is very traditional or not but its been great and if you read between the lines its also been difficult at times with lifes trials that weve all experienced.
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