Sylvia Braunwalder:  

Greetings! Surprisingly, I have had several requests to tell my story. After high school (sometimes during) , you feel invisible to those you went to school with. So it comes as a surprise when anyone cares to know more about you. For those who asked, thanks for thinking of me. This is for you... After high school, I attended Mt. Sac and worked at Mongomery Ward (I bet you forgot it even existed). I didn't have the funds to continue my education so I began working full time in the payroll office of a manufacturing plant. I got to know my future husband through my best friend, Juanita Abundis. When Juanita was planning her wedding to Ernie Braunwalder, I was one of her bridesmaid. I was paired up with Ernie's brother Bernhard who was a groomsman. Bernie and I hit it off and were married 3 years later. Bernie and I just recently celebrated our 30th anniversary. Juanita and Ernie are still married and live just 2 miles away from us. We all remain very close. Bernie and I have 3 kids. Our oldest is 26. He graduated from the University of La Verne, works in ...Expand for more