Biographies of West Carrollton High School 1962 Classmates

If you were a West Carrollton High School student during the 1950-60s, you are welcome to post your biography info here. Please remember that this goes onto the internet and thus is public, not private.
Memories: * Films of the 1960s * Some deceased classmates

Name: Elliott, Russell "Rusty" email as of Jul 13, 2004	Class: 1961 and 1962	I was born on 16 June 1943	I retired from the Marine Corps in 1984 and again in 1991 after being recalled out of retiement. Retired from the CIA in Oct 1995.	2004

First five years after high school: For the first 5 years I was in the US Army. 1961-1962; 82nd Airborne Division, Ft Bragg, North Carolina.1962-1963;7th Infantry Division, Korea.1963-1964;1st Infantry Division, Kansas. 1964-1965; 7th Signal Support, Germany. 1965- 1966; 5th Special Forces Group, Viet Nam.

Some highlights of my life: Married to Mary Ann Duncan. Retirement from the military in 1984. My 11 years with the CIA and retirement from them in 1995. Recalled out of military retirement for the Gulf War in 1991. Joining the Marine Corps when I was 35 Years old. Our daughter and two granddaughters.

Places I have lived: West Carrollton-Centerville and Germantown,Ohio; Fayetteville,North Carolina; Montery and 29 Palms,California; Bend-Redmond and Terrebone,Oregon; Lawton,Oklahoma; Ft Devens,Mass.; Ft Dix,New Jersey; Dumfries and Front Royal,Virginia; Homestead,Florida; Franfurt,Germany; Colon Republic of Panama,Panama Canal Zone; Kuwait City, Kuwait. We currently live in Wardensville, West Virginia

My current projects: Putting the finishing touches on our final retirement home. Mary and I have built the entire "compound" from the ground up. Two houses, a workshop and double carport w/attachment for curring lumber. We started with clearing the property and physically building everything ourselves. Carpentry, Mason work, Stonework, plumbing, electrical, stained glass work, millwright work- you name it, we've done it. I did hire a bulldozer to pull the tree stumps and dig the foundation footers. We rented a mobile sawmill and milled all af the lumber that we cut from clearing the property. We ended up with over 2000 board feet of Oak and Maple. It is now curred and we have started making furniture. Mary is constantly busy in her stained glass studio, woodworking with me and helping me take care of my 92 year old mother.

More comments: I entered the 1st grade in 1949. Our classroom was in the basement of the concrete block activities building. Another 1st grade class was in the upstairs portion. There was a 3rd 1st grade class someplace else. I was in the class of 1961 until the 9th grade. I was held over in the 8th grade and had to repeat it. I think the same thing happened to Larry king that year. This put me in the class of 1962.

Name: Gauldin, Tom email as of Aug 02, 2003	Class: 1962	I was born on September 22, 1943	I retired in 1996 from Washington C.H. City Schools as Middle School and Kindergarten principal.

First five years after high school: I went to The Ohio State University along with Phil Cool, Jim Ness, Bill Sharkey, Nancy Argabright and Nancy Oyer. We all graduated. I married Joyce Kreitzer of Washington C.H., and we went on a three year adventure with the US Army.

Some highlights of my life: My wife since 1966, Joyce, has been my best friend. Viet Nam for a one-year tour changed my life. Went to grad school for and MA. Became a teacher then a principal. Was elected to the Washington C.H. City Council and served one term. Have two great children Jennifer (1968) in Orlando and Jim (1972) in the Columbus area.

Places I have lived: Dayton; West Carrollton; Columbus, OH; Aberdeen, MD; Heilbronn, Germany; Long Binh (Saigon area) Vietnam; Now live in Washington C.H., OH (Pop. 14,000)

My current projects: Was elected Nov 2002 to the Charter Commission of our City and helped write a charter for the last city in Ohio to not have one. We are preparing to move from our big house to a smaller house with fewer steps (arthritis) so have many projects in line.

More comments: I enjoy history, and this page is a document for future generations. Thanks for its inception and thanks to Steve Shade (1965) for his great alumni web site.

Name: Huddlesto, Marsha (Nelson) email as of Aug 02, 2003	Class: 1962	I was born on 3/8/44	I plan to retire in about 3-4 years, but plan to continue part time.

First five years after high school: Went to Nursing School and started working at Miami Valley Hospital, then Kettering Hospital, then the VA Hospital in Dayton. Moved to VA in Tampa Florida and have been there since.

Some highlights of my life: I have three Children, no grandchildren so far, but I have really enjoyed my children and look forward to grandchildren and retirement.

Places I have lived: I currently live in Safety Harbor, Florida We have been in Florida since 1974

My current projects: We are big football fans and love the Florida Gators and the Tampa Bay Bucaneers. Both of my sons played football and that has been a big part of our lives.

More comments: We love animals and currently have six dogs. I plan to volunteer for the Human Society when I retire, and hopefully babysit grandchildren.

Name: Kokot, Barb (Thomas) email as of Jul 31, 2003	Class: 1962	I was born on 5-9-44	I retired in 1998

First five years after high school: Worked at United Aircraft Products, Inc.

Some highlights of my life: 4 children 4 grandchildren 40 years married

Places I have lived: always lived in Ohio 4420 Woodner Road Kettering, Ohio 45440

My current projects: Working on home, garden, having fun with grandkids, weekend trips, just relaxing and hanging out

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