Biographies of West Carrollton High School 1964 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: Wilson, Terry email as of Nov 27, 2004	Class: 1964	I was born on 4/10/46	I retired or hope to retire in never! In fact, I'm preparing to do another radio show for an "oldies" station in LA after the first of the yera.

First five years after high school: I attened Wright State while working evenings at WING radio (DJ) until I got drafted. After serving in the army I moved to Los Angeles where I continued my career in broadcasting and the martial arts.

Some highlights of my life: While working as a DJ at WOXR in Oxfor I set a world's record for non-stop broadcasting staying on the air for 200 hours. I wrote a screenplay on the Marathon that's being considered as a feature film in 06. My 200 hours stint got me an apperance on Bandstand with Dick Clark in LA followed by a series of jobs in radio, TV and as a magazine writer. While working as a TV director in Hollywood I received 5 Emmys for my shows. Then I took a job as producer/host of PM Magazine where I won another Emmy for my work in front of the camera. As a martial artist I was able to continue my training with some of the best karate and judo teachers in the world. Along the way I won the California State Jujitsu Championships and the National AAU Jujitsu Championships. In Dec of 2004 I was inducted into the Martial Arts Hall of Fame and have been named "Writer of the Year 2005" by Inside Kung Fu Magazine. The publisher is doing a story on my contributions to the arts in the Dec 28 issue of 04. I've traveled the globe hosting TV shows and as magazine travel/feature writer. The highlight of all the above mentioned activities are the people I've met along the way. They include Bill Putney, the commander of the Marine War Dog platoon that fought on Guam WW2, Charlie Faust, his love for animals forever changed the way we would view them. He created the San Diego Zoo and Wild Animal Park. And then there was my trip to Thailand where I met Lady Boy. A Champion kickboxer from Thailand that used his winnings to have a sex change operation, now he, or she, is a Cabaret star in Bangkok. These are just a few of the "characters" I've had the pleasure to interview for various TV shows and magazines over the years.

Places I have lived: I've lived in LA and San Diego most of my life with short stints living in Tahiti, Saipan, Dallas, and Nashville (while hosting a game show on the Nashville Network) Currently I am in San Diego, one block from the ocean but will soon be moving back to Los Angeles.I was married once in the mid 70's. It worked out well for my ex-and her lawyer but I've decided never to walk down that thorny path ever again.

My current projects: I just finished writing a book, "Life's Too Short and So Am I" and continue to write for different magazines. I am also developing film scripts for Mandalay Productions and will soon be hosting a series of martial art shows for the Black Belt Network. After January I will be back on the radio in LA. My on-air moniker is: The Marathon Man

More comments: It seems like only yesterday that the "gang" was dancing to the hits of the day at the Pirates Den (the basement of Knott's resturant) or sipping cherry cokes while crusing the Big Boy parking lot. I can still recall the uproar created by a certain civics teacher when I played "Loui Loui" at a school dance. He threatened me by saying that I'd never do another "record hop" again if I played that song. To this day, when I'm doing a radio show, I'll play Loui Loui and dedicate it to him. I had many friends in the class of 63 and 64. I was deeply saddened to see that some of them have passed. It's a solem reminder that time marches on. I hope this E-mail finds you all in good health. It would be a "kick" to hear from my old "chums."

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