Clover Park High School - Class of 1961

Wesley Parks

Occupation:Associate Professor of Engineering, Penn State, Wilkes Barre Marital Status:Married Last Edited:2012-08-06 20:02:33

From Wesley:1961-1966. University of Washington. Student. BS mathematics.
1966-1969. US Army. Private to 1st LT. Served at Ft Knox, KY, Ft Lewis, WA, Ft Hood, TX.
1969-1975. University of Wasington. Student. PhD Fishery Oceanography.
1975-1989. Fishery biologist. Southeast Fisheries Center, Miami, FL; Living Marine Resources (Fishery research and development consulting firm), San Diego, CA; Southwest Fisheries Center, La Jolla, CA; South Pacific Commission, Noumea, New Caledonia; Indian Ocean Fisheries Commission, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
1989-1991. California State University, Frsno. Student. MS Civil Engineering.
1990. Married long-time best friend, Patricia, an elementary school principal, San Diego Shool District.
1991-1992. California State University, Fresno. Assistant Professor, Engineering.
1992-1997 Assistant land surveyor. California Department of Transportation.
1997-present. Assistant, Associate Professor of Engineering. Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre.

Pat, Skipper (fox terrier) and I divide our time between our restored 1870 town house in Wilkes Barre and our 1977 town house in San Diego.

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Jane Paukey (Pauley)

Occupation:retired Marital Status:Single Again No. of Children:1 Last Edited:2012-08-06 20:02:53

From Jane:
Better late than never....finally getting around to putting something down after semi working on the committee.
Since high school I went to college and got my teaching degree. I taught in CA for 5 years then came back to the Pacific Northwest to teach for Clover Park School District. It was fun teaching alongside my former teachers!!! Especially when I became a remedial math specialist and Hal Cross was my supervisor!
I took early retirement when I turned 50 and spent time with my mother who had cancer.
Then a new opportunity came to me to manage a Christmas store. That was so much fun. I did that for 10 years.
I am now having fun playing with emeralds, rubies, diamonds and other gem stones in the fine jewelry department of Macy's in the Tacoma Mall. This is a fun hobby that I get paid to do. Come see me for that special gift!
I have one daughter who lives in Anacortes and three granddaughters, and a stepson in Vancouver who has three children.
Life is great!

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Cameron "Cam" Perry

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Occupation:Retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 19:56:51

From Cameron "Cam":Hey everyone, I don't know about you CP alums, but coming up with a biography of what we all have been up to for the past half a century seems a bit self serving and strange. It reminds me of that old TV show "This Is Your Life" or in some cases that Clint Eastwood movie, "The Good, Bad, and the Ugly". However, in the spirit of celebrating our big reunion event here's a snapshot of my "Good" activities for the past fifty years. Accepted and attended Pacific Univerity. Earned a BA degree in political science/history. Attended Northwest Law School, now is Lewis & Clark Law School, for one year. Attended Portland State University Grad School for one year. Offered a job at The Oregonian Publishing Co. newspaper spending 25 fun years involved in the advertising/Marketing side of the paper. I then retired and started involvement in my own business with a sit down Espresso shop located close to the Portland Airport. Spent the last twelve years having a great time learning how to run a business. Most challenging. I just retired for the second time and am learning to enjoy a life of leisure.

On a personal note, I am married to a wonderful woman, Mary Kay, who has put up with my goofy nature for years. I have two grown up kids and two granddaughters.

My future plans are flexible. I hope to do some more cruising and more time at our beach place on the Oregon Coast. Perhaps you guys could give me some other ideas.

Well, I've left out a bunch, but that's it in a nutshell for now. Overall, things have been pretty darn good. The "Bad" and "Ugly" has been minimal.

I hope the Reunion Committee will have name tags for everyone. I fear we don't look quite the same as we did in our yearbook.

Am looking forward to seeing everyone. I'm convinced that the 1961 class was the best class that Clover Park ever produced!

Go Green and White, Fight - Fight- Fight Warriors!!

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Brad Poole

Occupation:Retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2022-06-11 22:30:55

From Brad:Retired Attorney
Retired Naval Reserve Flag Officer

Married with three daughters and three grand daughters

No dogs or cats

Fully vaccinated but will wear a mask

Attended Northwestern University on NROTC scholarship
Spent 7 years on active duty in nuclear submarines chasing bad guys
Was a member of UPS's first Law School Class
Have lived in North Tacoma for 50 years

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Karen Nokelby (Post )

Occupation:Retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4 Last Edited:2012-08-06 19:56:52

From Karen:Married to John for 25 years (my first husband, Sam, passed away in 1984.) We have a blended family of 4 and 7 wonderful grandchildren, 6 boys and l girl. We divide our time between LaQuiinta, CA. and Lakewood. We enjoy playing golf at both places.
John is self-employed and enjoying semi-retirement.

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Mike Prentiss

Occupation:retired Website:prentissphotos.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2016-05-07 18:45:31

From Mike: I have been married to my wife, Patricia, for 37 years. We have 3 children and 6 grandchildren with one in the oven. After Clover Park, I spent 5 years in the Navy Civil Engineer Corps and then went to Harvard Business School. My entire career was spent in comercial real estate development. In 1987, I formed my own Company, Prentiss Properties, which we took Public in 1996 and sold the Company in 2006 for approximately $4 Billion Dollars, so our shareholders did very well. Since then, I have spent my time with my family, as well as travelling, and working on my photography and golf game.

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Mike Prentiss

Occupation:Retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Last Edited:2022-04-10 20:03:58

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Pat Templin (Price)

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Now

Occupation:Property Mangement/Owner Real Estate Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Last Edited:2012-08-06 16:25:59

From Pat:Married 46 years;Husband and I own a real estate company specializing in managing homes and condo/homeowner associations. Raised two daughters who are now happily married and have given us five grandchildren. We have been together 24/7 for decades working together and still enjoying each others company every day and have had a wonderful life and we know we are lucky to have made a good choice when we were so young (18) when we met! Good family, good friends, and a great life together

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Dennis Quackenbush

Occupation:Retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:5 Last Edited:2012-08-06 20:02:15

From Dennis:

My wife (Donna) and I are enjoying life in Steilacoom. I am retired from the Tacoma Fire Dept after 30 years of service. We have 5 children 7 grandchildren and 1 Great grandson. We are active in our local museum and church.

Saxon Rawlings

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Occupation:Retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:5 Last Edited:2012-08-06 19:56:49

From Saxon:Since retiring from a 30-year career in advertising 4 1/2 years ago, I have acquired two new passions: pickleball and playing drums and harmonica in a Dixieland band and a rock band (Ren Taylor would have been proud ... I think). Between Denise (my wife) and I we have 5 children, 6 grandkids and (yikes) two great-grandkids.

(Site Administrator comment: Saxon 'Bill' Rawlings wrote the song and lyrics for the jingle "Do the Puyallup!" back in 1976. Once you hear it, you never forget it. Thanks Saxon!)

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