Robert Mendoza:  

Well, it's been a long time since I thought of JBHS. Right after graduation I could not wait to get out of town. But lately, while visiting my mother who still lives in Burbank, I've come accross several reminders of my tumultuous high school years. Some of those reminders have brought a smile to my face and others have brought regrets and remorse. I was an inconsiderate, selfish "jerk" without a cause. Not that I have a cause now, but presently I am a more considerate man. Age will do that. I am self employed and have been for 27 years. I have a small company of about 16 people. We provide interpreting services for the Fed/State/County governments. I also manage my properties and affectionately refer to my rentals as "my second wife." Speaking of wife, I have one, the same one I married 26 years ago. Her her name is Trudy and she is the best thing that ever happened to me. I am also the proud father of a very bright 17 year-old daughter. She is junior at Mayfield Senior High School in Pasadena and currently searching for a university. During the winter I live in a 1903 Craftsman Bungalow in Monrovia and during the Summer I live up at our ranch near Bass Lake. I ride my motorcycles when ever the weather permits and collect California Paintings. Simple hobbies. Ok. Ciao. New as of 7/9/09 Well, my daughter is going to Smith College in Northampton, MASS. I am still married. Recently I posted some of my photographs. I continue to do my gourds and mission furniture. I guess I enjoy making sawdust. As far as projects: I am working on a small retaining wall made soley of granit...Expand for more