After college, my career has oscillated between science and journalism. My assignments have included times as a Laboratory Technician, Research Assistant and High School Science Teacher (Biology, Chemistry and Physical Sciences). I've also been a Writer, Proofreader and Associate Editor.

In my youth, I enjoyed hiking, skiing, scuba diving and sailing. I've traveled widely. I've been married. The best thing in my life is my daughter, who just turned 30 and is a Project Manager in Biotechnology.

It's hard to believe that it's been 50 years since we were in high school. Wow! I'm eager to see what life paths our classmates have taken. It was so sad to learn from the