The Williamsonian Fall 2012 | Page 5

5 Richard G. Albright John R. Amis Grandchildren: Aidan, Hannah, Mathilda, Jake Williamson Trade: Power Plant Williamson Activities: Football, Basketball, Baseball Further Education: Worcester Junior College, Penn State, 2-year degree Military Service: 6 months active, 5 1/2 years, Army Reserves Employment History: 1962-69, Riley Stoker, cost estimator; 1969-77, U.S. Steel, fuels analyst; 1977-83, Plan Steel, supervisor, fuels and instruments; 1983-01, Dana Corp., superintendant of all plant services Activities: Active in church, community — coached youth football and baseball, director of parks and recreation Travel: Mainly New Jersey shore, some cruises, tour of Italy and Ireland Hobbies: Helping to raise three sons Fondest Williamson Memory: Taking a $1.00 chance on a car from the “mud lot” and winning a 1941 Plymouth from one of our juniors. Advice for Today’s Students: At work and at home, when asked to do something, do one additional thing. sion to visit son, Stephen, returning by rail across the U.S. with the younger Brights Hobbies: Fishing, Geocaching, horseback riding, horse vacations to the Adirondacks Proudest Accomplishments: Serving the public and community in my 37-year career Fondest Williamson Memories: Geezer period and the trip to 69th St., character building by example as exemplified through the staff and I.V.W., and then there were KP and Crouther’s details. The whole program was a valuable life experience. Advice for Today’s Students: Practice the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Be honest and pursue your goals. Enjoy life. -- Class of 6W2 -- Kenneth W. Bright 52 N. Prescott Road New Salem, MA 01355 978-544-3562 Cell: 978-413-6679 [email protected] Born: June 12, 1941 Married: Carol, Feb. 23, 1963 Children: Stephen, Eric Grandchildren: Franziska, Schuyler, Cairn Williamson Activities: Class Secretary, 2,3; Student Council, 3; Cross Country, 2; Chapel Band, 1,2,3; Mechanic Staff, 3; Williamsonian Staff, 2,3; Fire Co., 2,3 Employment History: Walter L. Bright, contractor, 1963-69; self-employed to present; joined Lower Gwynedd Township Police Department as a patrolman in 1967, retired as chief in 2003, promoted from patrolman to Sgt., Det. Sgt., deputy chief, and, finally, chief for my final seven years; appointed township supervisor, four years following retirement Activities: Police Chiefs’ Association; Montgomery County, Pennsylvania Chiefs; Wissahickon Fire Co.; Pennsylvania Fire Police Association; FBI-National Academy Associates; Civil Defense Director/Emergency Management for Lower Gwynedd Township; member, Ambler Community Ambulance Association; 2012, appointed assistant constable for the Town of New Salem, Mass.; member, planning board, New Salem Travel: East Coast, U.S.; West Coast excur- -- Class of 6W2 -- Charles William “Bill” Davis 224 Conard Mill Road Lincoln University, PA 19352 610-255-4946 Born: Nov. 13, 1941, Philadelphia, Pa. Married: Jackie, 1969 Children: Jessica, Billie Jean, Anthony, Wesley Grandchildren: Travis, Lauren, Liam, Desmond Williamson Trade: Power Plant Williamson Activities: Football Further Education: B.S., education, West Chester State College Employment History: School teacher; special agent, U.S. Treasury Department (ATF), self-employed, sales, picture frame moulding Activities: Reformed Baptist Church, Kennett Square, Pa. Accomplishments: Being humbled by Christ Fondest Williamson Memory: Being nailed my senior year Advice for Today’s Students: For three years at Williamson, self-discipline was forced down my throat, and without a doubt, it was more important than the 19 years of education I received. Don’t leave school without it! W.D. “Andy” Anderson Joseph J. Bono Donald A. Day Further Education: B.S., computer science, Philadelphia University; post graduate studies, Penn State University Military Service: U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, 1964-1965 Employment History: U.S. Marine Corps, 4 years; General Electric Aero Space, Research and Development, 5 years; Philadelphia Electric Co. software engineer, 26 years; Siemens Medical, senior software engineer, 7 years; retired, 2002 Activities: Covenant Presbyterian Church, Masonic member of Concordia Lodge No. 67, Valley of Philadelphia, Lu Lu Shriners, Life Member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled American Veterans, Life Member of the National Street Rod Association Travel: United States, Canada, Mexico, Southeast Asia, numerous islands in the Caribbean Hobbies: Street Rods and Corvettes, Ham Radio (WA3QED), bass fishing Proudest Accomplishments: Being married to my bride of 42 years and my two children, serving our country in the Marine Corps, and furthering my education after leaving Williamson Fondest Williamson Memories: I have fond memories of being a Geezer at Williamson, learning the carpentry trade, and, most of all, remembering my classmates. Advice For Today’s Students: Isaiah Williamson’s goal was to help to provide an education for young men to learn a trade. Always remember the education you received at Williamson and help make it possible for other young men to receive the same gift that you have received. 2425 Cat Tail Pond Road Seabrook Island, SC 29455 843-768-5654 Cell: 843-200-7589 [email protected] Born: Jan. 26, 1941, Ridley Park, Pa. Married: Joan, June 18, 1966 Children: Gren, Joni Grandchildren: Sophia Williamson Trade: Machine Shop Williamson Activities: Football (3), Baseball (3) Further Education: Drexel University, B.S. Employment History: 1967-79, Williamson School, development and alumni director; 1980-92, Shipley Machinery Co., sales and service engineer; 1993-2003, Focus Technology, partner, sales engineer Activities: Williamson’s Alumni Association Travel: 36 states in U.S., 7 countries in Europe Hobbies: Started a 1-man company to do home repairs (all the things I learned in my two weeks in Birdland) Proudest Accomplishments: