Chris Ryan:  

School Elementary school at Wampatuck in Scituate, MA followed by some Junior High at Scituate JHS before Dad moved us to Northern CA with his job as ticket manager of the Oakland A's in '68. Two years later it was off to Southern CA so he could work for the Lakers/Kings at the Forum. My biggest memory at PVHS was getting the soccer team started and playing as a senior. I still remember how scared I was as a Junior speaking to the School Board. Thes rest was easy. I made some great friends that I still talk with and do things with; Ed Messinger (although he graduated in Oregon), Jim Greaney and up until last year, Jim Torrance. Over the years I have stayed in touch with Derrick Bang and occasionally Bill Willis. Great guys all! Bill and I were roommates at UCLA for the first part of our Freshman year there. I remember Mr. Moseng, Mrs. Walchli, Miss Barnett, Mrs. Russi, Mr. Eberhard with mixed memories. And I'm sure with the right stimulus, I would remember more of my classmates. After entering the architectural world after being a Design Major at UCLA, I have worked in the field since 1978 and have been on owner of a firm since 1997. Since the end of 2000, I have run my own firm (no partners) called Ryan Design Group where my oledst son Sean works as a CAD drafter with me. These days I am a proud grandfather of Gavin Ryan (born 2005) and have my youngest son Patrick working in the Los Angeles area while trying to slay the work world dragon... I stay active swimming, biking, hiking and mostly playing golf. A member of the District 04 NCGA golf club this year, I have qualified for the Tournament of Champions in my first season. My wife Jill and I celebrate anniversary #30 next month (10-2012) with a trip to hike around Yosemite. College UCLA was a dream time in my life... lot's af great times and some adventures. Being a Design Major prepared me for the working world, ev...Expand for more