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coin1971 Alumni Facts

bullet Paul Avery '71 
E-mail: paul353@yahoo.com
Web page: www.members.tripod.com/~paul353
Attended Augsburg: I was there from 1968-1971. I just loved the sense of camaraderie we had. Since then, I've never again felt so close to people I wasn't related to. What great memories this has stirred in me. Hanging out, eating ketchup drenched fries at the "snack bar", AYA dances, the Falls, carnival, beer fests, trips to Garmisch and  on and on.  Thanks.
Since leaving Augsburg: I've done many things since then. I've spent 3 years in the Army and ended up back in Germany. When I came back to the US I ended up working for The Boeing Co.... for 21 years. I started out as an Electronics Tech. however, I went back to school to finish the degree I started before going in the Army. I majored in Business and in....are you ready for this?... Medieval English Literature...yeah I know, but I really enjoy reading Beowulf, Sir Gwain and the Green Knight and all that other Arthurian romance stuff. To make matters worse, I also liked school so much that I decided to go on to Law School. After that, I left the engineering field and worked with the New Business Dept. for Boeing, (It took 3 1/2 years of Law School to figure out that didn't like being a lawyer). In my new job I was required to travel extensively throughout the US and overseas. But, a couple of years ago, I quit Boeing to become a consultant. I didn't like that too much and went back to working a regular job running a New Business Dept for a computer company. During all that, I managed to stay married to the same woman (26 years). It had some serious downs, but it was also balanced by equally serious ups. We think we're OK now. I was lucky enough to have 3 beautiful daughters. They are now 25, 24, and 17. I also have two granddaughters and as of last week, a grandson...finally another male to commiserate with. Oh yeah, and for those who might be interested, I still draw and paint. And when I feel so inclined I even sell my babies, er...um.. I mean drawings, but I prefer to give my art away. That way, I don't feel the pressure to produce on demand precluding complaints about being too slow to deliver. For a short while I even made a living at it, but you know the drill...kids, mortgage, etc. required a steady paycheck. Also, my wife is also a talented artist. She wins almost every contest she enters. Her last name is also Avery even before I met her even her first name initial is the same, Patricia. Quite a coincidence, since our last names aren't Jones or Smith. All in all, I consider myself very lucky in life, most of it has been good and so far, it still is.
Current Address: Alexandria, Virginia 22312
Phone: 703-861-9861

bullet Charlie Coleman '71
Email: chaz3726@hotmail.com
Attended Augsburg: 1968-1971
Graduated from AAHS:   1971
Favorite Augsburg memory:   AAHS and the time spent in Augsburg is the fondest memories in my life. I think the best memories I have was AYA, going to the "Candy Club" down town, time spent  at the guest house drinking beer with friends, and the AAHS wrestling team.
Friends I am trying to locate:   Greg Lewindowski, Debbie De Groff
Since leaving Augsburg: I joined the service about 10 months after high school and got stationed in Augsburg from 1972-1976. I got married to a very lovely young lady who has been my loving wife of 25 years. Stayed in the service for 10 years. Got out and have done almost everything and anything. For the last 15 years I have worked as a Project and Development Manager for Bonny MT Enterprises. We manufacture and distribute wedding gowns in the United States and can be seen at WWW.bonny.com. I have one fantastic daughter who attends Cal-State University Fullerton here in California. I still miss Augsburg very much. It truly became my home town!
Current Address: Brighyon, MO 65617
Comments: Thanks for providing a way for everyone to stay in touch.

bullet Marty Padilla '71
E-mail: martypadilla@hotmail.com
Attended Augsburg: 1969 - 1970
Graduated: 1971, Seaside, CA
Favorite Augsburg memory: Attended for my sophmore and junior year. My sister Sylvia Padilla Downing graduated with the '69 class. There were so many great memories of Augsburg and I wish I could find the buddies I used to hang out with.
Friends I am trying to locate: Mike Madden
Since leaving Augsburg: Joined U.S. Navy in 1976 and served 20 years. I am currently living in San Diego.
Current Address: 9751 Mesa Springs Way #115 San Diego, CA 92126

bullet Carla Rolfe Youngblood '71
Attended Augsburg: 1969-1971
Graduated from AAHS: 1971
Since leaving Augsburg: Married, 2 daughters, 1 grandson; Work at the local library and on our farm.
Current Address: 401 Chafin Rd., Berryville, Ar, 72616

bullet Peter Schulze
E-mail:  psschul@cebridge.net
Attended Augsburg: 1969-1971 
Graduated: 1971

bullet sue sanada '71
E-mail: schunhawaii@yahoo.com
Attended Augsburg: 1966-68
Graduated: 1971
Favorite Augsburg memory: the best teachers i ever had. first time i went to the opera. big fan now and the Furgers and their town within a town. Augsburg made me a better person. mahalo
Since leaving Augsburg: teaching 5th grade at like elementary school and raising a husband and two college grads that aren't in debt. finding Jesus as Lord.

 

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