Glen A. Wilson High School '79

Norma Laija-Catone

Then

Occupation:Investment Banking Marital Status:Single Again No. of Children:2 How many miles do you currently live from Hacienda Heights?:40 more or less What have you been doing the last 30 years?:Wow, how do I account for 30 years!?!?! Well, after graduation I continued my studies emphasizing in accounting and finance at a couple local campuses where I ran into a few you. I entered the very demanding and ever not forgiving field of investment banking very naive and at the tender age of 22, as an intern. I made many mistakes, learned a lot, and toughened up enough to find myself developing, negotiating and executing fixed income securities for global banks and Wall Street firms. I moved from H.H. to Huntington Beach and later to New York City. I had a blast traveling a lot domestically and abroad for both work and pleasure. I got married in a New York minute (personal inside joke). I had two lovely girls while living there, Krista and Candice now 15 and 13 years old. Oh my, teenagers already!!! I moved back to California just before 9/11 and after living 9 years in lower upstate New York and commuting to the City, I now live in Yorba Linda. Outside of the office, I manage our home, manage or coach softball teams; teach religion, and considering moving onto a new career field. I haven't decided doing what yet, but I'll take any suggestions given our struggling economy (no joke). How's that for a quick flash back? On anther note, I promised Danette I would help "beat the bushes" and come up with more profiles for us all to enjoy. So my dear brother, Ernie, immediately comes to mind as does Abel, Araceli, Kathy, Ramona, Diana, Annette, hummm...Frances N., Toni N., Diane R. Roger Mora, etc... If you have decided not to attend the reunion, please consider updating a profile so your classmates can look for you around town. Hey, maybe you're my neighbor and I don't even know it. I look forward to seeing you all soon!

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Leslie Madison (Lambert)

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Occupation:Teacher Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 How many miles do you currently live from Hacienda Heights?:35 What have you been doing the last 30 years?:For roughly ten years after high school I did acrylic nails. In 1992 I married my husband Dan and a year and a half later our beautiful twin girls, Danica and Delaney were born. I stayed at home for several years before attending college part time. I now teach 4th grade and love it! I also recently obtained a master's degree and continue to be very active in my girl's lives. I hope you all are well and happy!

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huong le

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Occupation:Anesthesiologist Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 How many miles do you currently live from Hacienda Heights?:44 What have you been doing the last 30 years?:After i left Wilson, I went to UCI, majored in Biology, then went on to Medical school there. Did my residency at UCLA, and moved to La Canada. I worked at Huntington Memorial Hospital for 10 years before moving to Newport Beach. I still work full time, have two beautiful chilcren who keep me very busy, and help my father with his real estate business.

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Perrin Lim

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Occupation:Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 How many miles do you currently live from Hacienda Heights?:980 What have you been doing the last 30 years?:Graduated from UCSD and have been involved in the fixed income/bond markets for the past 25 years. Relocated from SD to the South Bay in 1990, then to Portland, OR in 2002. I've been married since 1997 and we have two great sons, Sam (11) and Parker (8).

From Perrin:Time flies! Look forward to catching up with everyone!!

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Doreen Burkert (Liuzzi)

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Occupation:Office Manager Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 How many miles do you currently live from Hacienda Heights?:20 What have you been doing the last 30 years?:After graduating I immediately started woking at an insurance agency. Little did I know that it was going to turn out to be my career. I married and had two children, Kevin (25)& Monica (22). I divorced when the kids were young and have been married to my wonderful (2nd and last)husband Ray for 20 years. We have one daughter together Vanessa who is 18. Other than working and raising our family we enjoy spending our summers boating at the river.

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David Loeser

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How many miles do you currently live from Hacienda Heights?:5 What have you been doing the last 30 years?:Married... divorced... Work for the school district

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corinne riave (loskot)

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Occupation:school facilities funding consultant Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 How may grandchildren do you have?:Prerequisite is in progress. How many miles do you currently live from Hacienda Heights?:60 What have you been doing the last 30 years?:Playing, growing up, working, traveling, parenting, and enjoying a comfortable suburban life.

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Allan Martinez

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Occupation:Self-Employed Tax Preparer Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 How may grandchildren do you have?:4 How many miles do you currently live from Hacienda Heights?:35 What have you been doing the last 30 years?:Raising a family with my wonderful and lovely wife Kelly. We just celebrated our 20th anniversary officially, 23 years unofficially. I have 3 kids; Kristen (28), Matthew (22), Lauren (19). 4 grandchildren: 13, 11, 6 and 2 years old. After 13 years as a delivery person/truck driver I went into the accounting and tax field. After 13 years with a small firm specializing in business taxes I decided to try it on my own. So, we have been working on building our own tax practice for the last two years. I look forward to catching up with some old friends and sharing some laughs.

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Sue Susan Grimshaw (McClelland)

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Occupation:Financial Services Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 How many miles do you currently live from Hacienda Heights?:2,500 What have you been doing the last 30 years?:After graduating, I joined the Air Force. During my 6 years in the Air Force, I was stationed in Arizona (where I met and married my husband) and Germany. After leaving military life, we relocated to New Hampshire, where both our children were born. In 1994, we moved to Smethport, PA. I am self-employed in financial services, helping my clients reach their financial goals and my husband is a self-employed welder/fabricator. Our son graduated from Penn-State in 2009 and is a Forester living in Harrisburg, PA and our daughter is in her senior year at West Virginia University majoring in Child Development. I love to travel to new places. My parents still reside in the Heights and I visit every year. We enjoy everything sports! I should clarify my last sentence - we watch a lot of sports - I don't participate in sports (my athletic abilities stayed with me throughout my life).

From Sue:I have lost contact with everyone from High School. I was thrilled to find this site and have enjoyed reading about my old friends! I look forward to getting to know you again!!!

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Kevin McClure

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Occupation:Police Captain Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 How many miles do you currently live from Hacienda Heights?:20 What have you been doing the last 30 years?:I Joined the Los Angeles Police Department in 1981, married the lovely Mrs. McClure in 1987 and we have two beautiful baby's. Our oldest Kaitlin (18) will be attending UCLA in the fall (Mom's Alma Mater), and Kelsey (10)is going into 6th grade. We spend much of our time with my 3 brothers (77, 82 and 89 GWHS) and their families. I have also been the beneficiary of lifelong friendships with Class of 79 brothers Rob, Ross, Mike and Bruce and 80 brother Greg. I am a graduate of Cal State Los Angeles with a degree in Criminal Justice.

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