John Felling:
CLASS OF 1973
Westwood Collegiate InstituteClass of 1973
Winnipeg, MB
John's Story
Life is good (the alternative isn't). Wow! So far in my life since high school I've, attended UofM for a BPE 76 and EdCert. 78, San Diego State University for an MA School Admin 87. Got married to Jane (nee Kirlin - Ft Richmond Collegiate 76?). Along the way, I continued to compete in Track (Pole Vault) retiring from it the first time around 1988. I moved to Alberta in 79 and taught just south of Edmonton AB from 79-2010. I was a vp and principal for 22 of those years (elementary and middle school). In 2010, I joined Jane in her company Box Cars And One Eyed Jacks (education publishing and consulting). I currently continue to write, train new consultants and publish in the areas of mathematics teaching, physical education, classroom management). Jane and I have two children, Chris (UofA Law 2015, UVic FineArts-Writing 2011) and Andr...Expand for more
ea (Dalhousie Bach Mech Eng 2011, MSci Mech Eng 2016).
Jane and I are both trying to stay fit and are doing that pretty well. I did try pole vaulting again 4 years ago at the age of 58. It's like riding a bike, you never forget. HOWEVER, being a little (not much) smarter, I figured I don't heal as quickly or completely as I used to so I also retired from it (again) the same day.
I currently hold two world records:
1/2 mile sprint through Munich airport for 52 year olds 2007 (to make a connection to Poland)
and
10.76km road race in Maui Hi 2015 (missed the 5km turn around for the 10k race and went too far).
I'm hoping to not attain any new world records any time soon - here's hoping.
I've been in touch with a few Westwood and UofM classmates over the years. Would love to hear from more when you have the chance and inclination.
John
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