Lorraine Haluga:  

After high school I earned an Associates Degree and then worked in a Medical office for 22 years. After that I worked as a cashier at various stores, Old Navy, Noah's, Kohls. Needed a change from the drama of medicine and the doctors I worked with. I am currently at home after a near fatal auto accident in 2002. Don't ask me what happened, I don't remember a thing. I am very happily married to a great guy, Nick. We have a beautiful Dalmatian named Lucy, who is so lovable. Everyone in Plainfield knows her, she is sooooo friendly. My son is turning 27 in September. That just can't be!! Love to hear from others... If I could do something different I would have stayed at SCSU and graduated with a BS degree in either in education or some type of medical field before hurrying into my first marriage. In my younger days I would have worked harder toward getting into the Firettes or Fletcher Raiders. I didn't know that was open to me being from another town. I remember when I was a young girl always wanting to be a baton twirler and march in parades. The band music just excited me so much. Jewett City Schools did not have any bands or music programs outside the schools. Then the Fire Department sponsored a new Drum & Bugle Corps and I jumped at the chance. I new all about the Firettes and Fletcher Raiders in Norwich and the Surfers in New London and couldn't wait to join. The time I had in Drum Corps was great. I didn't even mind the practices a few nights a week for a few hours a night. I loved the uniforms, the parades, and competing in Drum Corps Competitions. To me it was exciting and really built my confidence in myself. Make a lot of friends from other Drum Corps. too. If our high school had a band back then I would have joined, but unfortunately we weren't lucky enough to have a band. I envy the high schools around here now that have bands and compete. My absolute old song is "Old Time Rock n Roll". I could up and start dancing to that anytime. Boosts my mood, too! I often wonder what happened to the teachers I really liked and the friends I hung out with in high school. Once in a while I see one of you, but unfortunately everyone is so busy we lose touch again. One thing that has not changed since I was in high school is that I still love to chit chat. So if you are hesitant to contant me, don't be. Hope to hear from all you!! 9/10/2010 I have an update for you. We have added another Dalmatian to our family. Right now he is 14 weeks old, but we got him at 8 weeks. Big adjustment since we haven't h...Expand for more