John (Jack) Hamm:  

Life... I am hoping to connect with classmates and friends to keep memories of our time together alive. Someone asked for the story: At age 27 I got married and started a family and then a business. Now I see these as the best years. I was self employed for 20 years, got bored went to graphic design (My aunt Jean always said, "use that art education!") for 5 years--had fun but got tired of staring at a computer screen all day--just not enough people contact. Next was sales--first computers, then carpet at McSwain, then appliances at HHGREGG. I loved talking to peple all day--do you remember how shy I was in school? It was very painful! Jesus heals! I moved to Georgia and to carpet sales at Lowes in Pooler GA--still work there part-time. However, no Saturdays off, very few Sundays off, no freedom to volunteer at church, have a part time endeavor or attend a class because the unpredictable up-at-4 or home-at-midnight all in the same week--today's retail schedule is grueling. It was ripping into my health. So--I went to work in aerospace manufacturing--customer service. Having the time of my life. I have not done so well in marriage. Yet, along with wonderful memories, I have a beautiful daughter--Mary (married to John) and two awesome grandchildren--Mason & Madison. Painting, drawing, photography, a bit of pottery and play take up my free time. My very enjoyable exercise regimen is in the doldrums--have been worknig 10-11 hrs a day, 7 days a week. However overtime is ending and I'm starting to walk and ...Expand for more