Kenneth Roche:
CLASS OF 1976
Ridgemont High SchoolClass of 1976
Ottawa, ON
Kenneth's Story
Hello fellow Spartans:-)"
I am now retired and living within a 50km radius of Ottawa. The way things are going (now 2024, given Liberal 2015), I may consider going-back appreciative Alberta bound, to my heritage and ancestral Canadian pioneering family, real Canadian settler folks, not bound by woke Liberalism and their junk in their trunk.
Physically, I am maintaining physique and strength, all -0riginal, and regularly workout (Kenjitsu, Kendo).
Perhaps it is true that my 65 years is more like a youthful 40 something...go figure!
Academically, I am BA Geography with a Biology Minor (for those of you who knew me in Grade 13, you know! :-)) Carleton University.
In addition to international military instruction and training , I have been a professional adult instructor in post-secondary and community civilian (Computer Sciences) capacities in Ottawa, and taught self-defense (with accoutrements) for women, selective open classes for those who understandably might not get my calibre of training, for free.
Yes, military experience: Sea Cadets 1972 thru Navy Reserves 1981 to Regular Force
- Graduate OCTP (Officer) 1982: further officer accomplishments. IAW The Official Secrets Act. (Canada and Crown).
I did very well with my own consulting company (Defense and Aerospace) up to my decision to enjoy a healthy, early retirement...no more offers from questionable gameplayers to whom I declined offers...no soldier of fortune bul.sh!t...appreciated, qualified, but not interested in their money-for-hire, as I acknowledge the acrid smell...not for me anymore, PTSD.
I have fond memories of everyone I have met over time, with Ridgemont (RHS - "Green and White") being instrumental for my future success.,,many heartfelt thanks to those whom I continue to cherish, for all the right reasons, you know who you are, a...Expand for more
nd may continue to be.
I have lived and continue to enjoy an enriched life, healthy, happy, krazee katz, and one special, joyful, real lady (faithful loving) now 27 (2024) valued stable incredible years together: during COVID, between her and our krazee kritters, I truly acknowledge certain values of life and love, and value past friendships.
I truly wish you and yours all the best.
Take care, and keep in touch, Ken.
kroche at connect dot carleton dot ca for those interested; it is my active university staff account.
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Update 13 March 2021:
Very healthy, await my turn in line for injection. Meantime, taking my time in considerate isolation for music: my Fender Strat, Precision Bass, and associated amplifiers...not blasting my outdoors...gently appease my krazee katz! with soulful chords! : For those who know, love and listen to your "grrranimals"! : Take the pain and carry on...don't stop loving and caring.
Sadly, I acknowledge the passing of many friends and teachers from my RHS times...in remembrance.
For what it's worth, everyone hail our "Green and White"
(RIdgemont High School anthem).
I was a water polo and swim team fellow leadership Spartan.
C: 1958 (?) cornerstone, PM Diefenbaker historic - present.
As follows from me , 1972 1J homeclass starting more innocent time:
Check your windpipes and old-fashioned kinship:
"Green and white, green and white,
for what we want we always fight
who are you who
who am I
We're the gang from Ridgemont High!
A bric'a'brack, bric'a'brac
Sis boom bah
Yaay, Ridgemont!
Keep in touch, Ken.
I maintain a great body, muscular, approx. 5'11''. 185 lbs.
My Krazeee katz are not tone-deaf, nor am I...nor are you!
Take time to send me a nice message, or at least let me know you are alive and have a story including me.
See 'ya later, Ken.
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