Dean Johnson:
CLASS OF 1974
Mira Loma High SchoolClass of 1974
Sacramento, CA
Mayo FoundationClass of 1983
Rochester, MN
San Juan High SchoolClass of 1978
Citrus heights, CA
Arcade Fundamental Middle SchoolClass of 1970
Sacramento, CA
Creekside Elementary SchoolClass of 1968
Sacramento, CA
Dean's Story
Life
Born: 1956, Sacramento, CA
Lived: North Highlands, CA
Family: Dad-Mel, Mom-Zeta,
Brother-Carl, Sister-Jonelle,
Sister-Janet
Church: First United Methodist
at 21st and J, Sacto.CA
Schools: Creekside Elementary
Arcade Intermediate
Mira Loma High School
American River College
Washington State Univ.
Post-grad: Mayo Clinic in
Rochester, MN
Returned to California cuz I'd had enough of Minnesota's 2 seasons--Winter and August. Just kidding. Had great time back there. Since returning in 1983 have been working for Kaiser as Physical Therapist in the acute setting, at the Roseville hospital presently. Have sensational wife, Cheri (though a San Juan alumnus) and 2 great sons: Brendan--attending Sierra College and working, Devin attending Sac State and playing rugby there. I have been active in rec sports myself since school, playing soccer, volleyball, and slowpitch softball with Cheri joining in the fun at times. Cheri and I have been participating in a German folkdance group (the Alpentanzer Schuplattlers) doing exhibitions, mostly during Oktoberfest season, since about 1986. We also are active members of Celtic Cross Pres. Church where Cheri helps lead the Contemporary Worship Team and I run sound for them. We've led our church youth mission trips to Ensenada, Mexico. God has blessed my life--I pray he blesses yours as well.
Back Later
School
Attended Creekside Elementary in '60s. Was a Cougar K--6. Teachers were Belanger, Holly, Whitney, Walker, Bishop, and Stout. Mr. Ponta was Principal.
Played flag football, worked at lunch--was the "milk guy" (when it was 5 cents a carton.
Next at Arcade. Played flag football and did track--shot put.
Had Mrs. Miller, Mrs. Graff, Mr. Silva, Mr. Roscrow and Mr. Lindsey.
Attended High School at Mira Loma.
Favorite teachers: Herr Westrup--German, Mr. Shehan--Civics, Mrs. Brown--Spanish. Played football X 4 years for Coaches Fletcher, Haggard/Knowles, and Brown/Kundert....Expand for more
Won first Capitol Valley Championships (went 12-0) my junior year. Played tennis as soph. Played soccer X 3 years and beyond. Did track as junior and senior--shot put/discus. Had trainer during football (Mr. Burris) who inspired me to become a Physical Therapist.
Back Later
College
GO COUGS
Attended American River Community College for general education and graduated with AA.
Played soccer in recreation leagues, and CCSL with Kona Gold.
Went out of state for next 2 years. Off to Pullman, Wash.--Washington State University. Home of the COUGARS. Major: Physical Education (Physical Therapy Option). Roger Larson was my advisor, friend and inspiration. Stayed on Gannon 6 "Penthouse" the first year, then was at Chief Joseph apartments. Did intramural football, soccer as PE class and other recreational sports classes. Was member of the WSU Frisbee Team and Star Wars Club. Graduated 1978. Spent summer as counselor at Camp WSU/Camp Easter Seal in Idaho to complete graduation credits. Camp for children/adults with disabilities. Best experience in college. Came home, took some extra units here and there. Applied to Physical Therapy schools
X 4 years. While waiting for acceptance worked as Physical Therapy Aide at American River Hospital (lots of great experience for application in P.T. school and as profession). Spring of '81 accepted to Univ. of Pittsburgh and Mayo School of Allied Health. Chose Mayo for economic reasons and had family in area. Attended Mayo 1981-1983. Located in Rochester, Minn. Known throughout the world, for research, medical care, and education opportunities. Met many neat people, as classmates and in the community. Opportunity for internship at Univ. of Wisconsin, La Crosse in sports medicine, and observing orthopedic surgery. Graduated Spring '83. Licensed in Minnesota initially, and employed as staff at the Mayo Clinic until fall. Then returned to California, was licensed and became employed at Kaiser Hospital, where I continue as a staff P.T. presently.
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