Karen Robres:  

I went to Amar Elementary, Sparks Jr High and LaPuente highschool in California until my Junior year when my dad moved our family to Mansfield Texas so he could go to the Seminary. I was on the drill team in LaPuente, but I didn't try out in Mansfield. I left some good friends behind in LaPuente, but made some very good ones in Mansfield. I moved back to California 6 mo after graduation & got married to Mike, who I had dated for a 1 year before we left. We kept in touch that entire 2.5 years I lived in Texas. 29 years later, he is still the love of my life and I thank God for him (most days lol!) I have a daughter and a son, now 21 & 23. No grandkids yet! (knock on wood!) I have been a visual merchandiser for Target for 27 years. I think back to my short time at Mansfield with fondness. Good friends,& good teachers (Mr. Jones!) I encourage friends to email me at robres()roadrunner.com. I always wanted to be a artist when I grew up. My family and friends thought that was a great idea. As it turns out, they were supportive, but i wasn't motivated..I can't seem to stay interested in any art project for very long.. My favorite way to relax is to spend an afternoon shopping with my daughter. I also love the beach and spend as much time as I can there. I wasn't the "wild child" in school. I don't know how to describe myself. I wasn't popular, but not unpopular either, I was just happy to have a group of great friends to hang with. I was best friends with Sandra Lerud from kindergarten- sophomore year of high school. We were inseparable. We still keep in touch. At Mansfield, I consider Cam Moody and Dianne Arseneau to be my best friends. Sadly we have lost touch. ...Expand for more