Janice Prince Betian:  

Life I was born in San Rafael, Calfornia, and went to school at seven different schools around Marin County, including West End Elementary and Sun Valley Elementary. My parents divorced when I was 2-years old, and I lived with my mother and younger sister Jeanne. In 1970, my grandfather died and my grandmother asked us to move to Clear Lake. I went to school at Lucerne from 6th to 8th grade. I graduated from Lucerne Elementary school in 1974, and went to Upper Lake High School, but left in 10th grade. I would have graduated in 1978. Instead, I moved to San Francisco in January, 1976, and finished my education at George Washington High School where I graduated in 1978. In Clear Lake, I went by my mother's maiden name, Berry. My mother, my sister and I lived with my Grandmother Helen Berry at her house on the lake in Lucerne, across from the old Shell station at the end of 6th Street. When I moved to San Francisco, my Dad changed my last name back to his, Neubert. Both my Mom and Dad went to Lucerne Elementary and graduated from Upper Lake High School in 1953. My Mom was Janice Lynn Berry and my Dad was James Delano Neubert. My aunt Barbara and Uncle Nick also graduated from Upper Lake High School. Aunt Barbara is still around in Novato, CA, but my uncle passed a few years back, shortly after my Dad. I have some wonderful memories from Clear Lake, and would like to hear from anyone who remembers me. I graduated from Lucerne Elementary School in 1974. Larry McKinley remembers when we had dances at the school, and we danced together. I did attend Upper Lake High School for my Freshmen year, but left in 1976. I was president of the Freshman class in 1974/75, if you have a yearbook! Remember the Winter Dance with the band called Afton? Today, I'm a high school English teacher, yearbook advisor, and junior class advisor. I also teacher college online. I am married for the 2nd time to a wonderful man, Randall, and we have shared 8 very memorable years so far, I hope I get to keep him until he is very old and grey. He makes me laugh every day, and makes my life so interesting and fun. Together we have seven children, my three sons, his daughter and three sons. We have lots of challenges with our kids, but we love them all. My oldest son James just turned 29 this year. He and his wife live in Alturas, CA, and have two children of their own. James owns an electrical business up there, Prince Electric. My biological mother and my sister Jeanne live in Twin Falls, Idaho, if anyone remembers them. I have a stepmother, Elisabeth, and a step-sister, Elisabeth Ann, who both live in Roseville. My Dad died in 1998, he was a totally wonderful man. My Grandmother died in 1986 just before her 80th birthday. She was the best person in my entire life. I don't know where I would have been without her and I dearly miss her! Moving to San Francisco in 1976 was a TOTAL culture shock! I did eventually find a place to fit in, though. I joined the GWHS swim team and taught Red Cross swimming in the summer. I kept score for several sports with Denise Hall. My first regular job was at Doggie Diner, remember them?? My Dad owned an insurance agency, and my stepmom Elizabeth was an RN at Kaiser. My stepmom was the BEST Mom I could ever wish for! She is in a nursing home now, in Roseville, and I wish I could spend more time with her. She has such a big heart. I have found a TON of friends using Classmat...Expand for more