Mike Sartore:  

Wow, high school. Wait, oh yes, now I remember! It was the 70's, and everything was grand. I do recall some really fond memories, and I'm sure there are a few I don't remember. Probably some I don't want to remember too. Still, it was great. Would I do it again? Oh hell no. So, I left halfway through my junior year, but always considered Cascade to be my high school. I actually graduated from another school (Hazen) but was in college when I did. So, it kinda doesn't count I graduated from another school, right? I left college with a certificate in heavy duty/diesel technology (as it was in 1977) and stars in my eyes. 45 years later I find myself back in college,but on the other side of the desk. I'm teaching now, taking those years of experience and passing it along to the next batch of glassy eyed young people. I call them my kids, but they're mostly adults. For those who would ask, I teach diesel technology. And yes, things have changed. Alot. Des Moines WA is my home, I never really left to anywhere after school. I found work in some really coo...Expand for more