Lake Oswego 1969

James Shaw

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Birthday:July 31, 1950 City:Portland State/Prov.:OR Occupation:Dental Laboratory Owner Marital Status:Single

From James:

You know, I kinda like that song too,"What a long, strange trip it's been". Hard to believe that chunk of life is under the bridge. Blink your eyes and it's gone. I'm looking forward to seeing you all for the first time in 40 years. Should be a lot of fun.

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Dann Sheffield

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Birthday:May 12, 1951 City:Seattle Occupation:Attorney Website:www.sheffieldinjurylaw.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Grandchildren:None

From Dann:

Forty years have passed amazingly quickly. It seems like just yesterday that I was trying to sneak into the Open Seas Tavern-maybe it was just last night-I know I was arguing with the bartender to get my AARP discount on a pitcher.

It also seems odd to be communicating with high school friends via a website-I remember struggling with a party line that my “girlfriends” parents shared with “her other boyfriends” parents. What are the odds of that? We should all pledge to be “friends” on Facebook - Twitter every thought.

I have been an attorney in Seattle for 33 years; specializing in plaintiffs personal injury cases. I’ve been married to Deborah Seton-a LOHS class of ’72 graduate for almost 32 years. Blind date from a law school buddy!

We have 2 children, a son, Travis 24, and a daughter, Wesley 21. Travis graduated from U.C. Santa Barbara and is currently a second year law student at Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. Wants to be an entertainment lawyer in L.A.. Wesley is a senior at Santa Clara University and is currently applying to law schools in the Bay area. They both appear to be under the impression that the nation is suffering from a shortage of lawyers.

We try to spend most winters in Palm Desert and enjoy golf and tennis in the desert. We also boat on Lake Washington and in the San Juan Islands-with as many coerced family trips as tolerated. Most recent boating adventure was Seafair ’09 with the unlimited hydroplanes. My son was hauled off the boat in handcuffs-returned an hour or so later saying he was changing his law school emphasis to defending the rights of the wrongfully accused.

I do a little large canvas abstract painting-generates a lot of laughter and ridicule from family and friends. My “work” is a little Pollockesque-it seems to improve with several cocktails. Let me know if you want one-takes about 5 minutes. It’s hell not to have your talent recognized.

Hope to make the reunion-be fun to see everyone. Much appreciation for all the hard work by organizing group.

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Beth Berry (Shelby)

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Birthday:December 24, 1950 Occupation:Principal, James John Elementary Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Grandchildren:3

From Beth:It's been a busy time. I changed schools and am now principal at James John Elementary in the heart of St. Johns. It's a wonderful, diverse community with lots of special needs, but that's why I got into education in the first place!

Debbie Wood (Simpson)

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Birthday:October 01, 1951 City:Lake Oswego State/Prov.:OR Occupation:office mgr/sales/home maintenance Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

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Frances Barnes (Sittel)

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Birthday:May 11, 1950 City:La Pine State/Prov.:OR Occupation:Rancher Website:http:www.geocities.com/ambercreek/ Marital Status:Married No. of Children:8 Grandchildren:18

From Frances:Life is short eat desert first!

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Laird Smith

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Birthday:March 20, 1951 City:Auburn State/Prov.:CA Occupation:Senior Director of Development Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Grandchildren:5

From Laird :Thank you for taking the time to put this website together. I have been out of touch with 1969 LOHS classmates for 20 years...the faces are unfamiliar but the names are remembered like yesterday. I have been fortunate to live in the Sierra Mountain-Foothills of Northern California. Since leaving LOHS, I graduated from Oregon State University and went on to earn a Master's Degree in Financial Services and several financial designations. I donate time and energy generously to my community...but the moments I cherish many times are the times together at Lake Oswego High School!

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Priscilla Price (Smith)

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Birthday:January 12, 1951 City:Pisgah Forest State/Prov.:NC Occupation:Retired - yay!! Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Grandchildren:9

From Priscilla: Well, I didn't make it to the fortieth reunion but intend to make this one. My husband has Alzheimer's disease and it is very hard to watch someone disappear in this way. I hope to arrange some kind of respite care during my trip West. My oldest daughter lives in Portland with her family. (As does my first husband - father to our children) I retired from hospital nursing in 2012 and worked as a clinical instructor until 2014...a horrible year - but I am a survivor. Milo, our grandson who has lived with us for 12 years, is now 15 and a sophomore in high school. He is a great help to have around...he is a Boy Scout and is taking fencing lessons in Asheville. Looking forward to a party. Thanks to the committee for all their work, Priscilla

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Cliff Soule

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Birthday:January 13, 1951 City:Portland State/Prov.:Oregon Marital Status:Divorced No. of Children:3

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Steve Spahr

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Birthday:March 10, 1951 Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

Kris Knouse (Sparks)

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Birthday:July 03, 1951 City:West Linn State/Prov.:OR Occupation:semi-retired music teacher Marital Status:Committed Relationship No. of Children:1

From Kris:After coming home from college, I taught music for the LO school district for 30 years!! I taught at almost all of the elementary schools and Waluga. I have been retired since 2003. Along the way I married, had one son, divorced and am now partnered.

In 2005 I opened my own music studio teaching only adults. It has been a lot of fun. My motto and business name is "It's Never Too Late!" My youngest student is 45 and the oldest is 83!!

I know Veva, Lauri and others have given a lot of time to getting this reunion going and I thank them immensely. Looks like the list is growing!! I look forward to a fun gathering on the 14th.

Wow... where have the years gone.....

Until then .....Kris

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