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the best you can do, and always put your faith in God.
-- Class of 6W7--
Gary A. Shorter 505 Deakyne Ave. Ridley Park, PA 19078 610-532-0272 Cell: 610-209-8757 gman7442 @ gmail. com
Born: Aug. 16, 1946
Married: Patricia, Sept. 16, 1989( Sandra 1968 to 1982)
Children: Gary, Jennifer, John, Amanda, Rebecca, Andrew
Grandchildren: Paige, Joseph, Kahlyn, Nathan, Evan, Tommy, Alexia, Emily, Taylor, Nicole, Jake, Kyle, Avery, Sophie, Chase, Lucas, Max( 17 total)
Williamson Trade: Carpentry, Construction Technology
Williamson Activities: Football, Glee Club, Junior Night, Dance Committee, Weekend Grounds Keeper
Further Education: Widener University, 2 years, engineering sciences; continuing education courses, Philadelphia Council of Carpenters; self-taught( 90 + books) construction means, methods, equipment, scheduling, safety
Military Service: U. S. Navy, Seabees, 1967- 70, 2 + tours RVN( South Vietnam) with MCB-74
Employment History: 1970-2004, self-employed( Shorter Construction); 1984-87, United Builders, general superintendent, industrial builders of schools; 1987-1991, Media RE, general superintendent in Media area, 200 E. State St., 300 W. State St., Thomas Chevy, 100 Granite Dr.; 1991-1995, LML Construction, built churches, schools, prisons; 1995-2010, general superintendent for three union general contractors( Campanera, Hake, Shoemaker), jobs included new Delco prison, FPL Co. Generation at Sun Oil, 30th St. Amtrak Station
Activities: Leiper Presbyterian Church, Manoa Community Church, LEED AP Certification, NRA and VFW life member
Travel: Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, Taiwan, Alaska, Eastern U. S.( via motorcycle). Still want to see all 50 states on a motorcycle.
Hobbies: Fixing houses for my children and friends, motorcycle touring and repairs
Proudest Accomplishments: Shining a positive light on Williamson grads with Philadelphia Carpenters Union. Surviving 80 + work hours / week for 30 years to give my family and children things I never had. Building hundreds of buildings that will serve many people well.
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with intelligent determination for nothing can stand up to unrelenting effort and persistence. Never be ashamed to champion your cause or ask for help. Learn and grow every day of your life- study self improvement. Above all, never lose contact with your God.
-- Class of 6W7--
Wayne H. Stahl
1803 Bybrook Road Wilmington, DE 19803-3127 302-429-0897
Born: May 29, 1946, Darby, Pa.
Williamson Trade: Carpentry
Williamson Activities: Cross Country, Canoe and Kayak Club
Employment History: Retired
Activities: Concord Men’ s Bible Study Group
Proudest Accomplishments: Building furniture
Fondest Williamson Memories: Building canoes and kayaks
Advice for Today’ s Students: Stick with it.-- Class of 6W7--
Richard Strauss 713 Plantation Dr. Titusville, FL 32780 Cell: 302-242-1690 Richstrauss @ dpcemergency. com
Born: May 22, 1946, Philadelphia, Pa.
Married: Ann, Nov 25, 1967
Children: Cindy, Ricky, Becky, Mary
Grandchildren: Andria, Jessica, Abigail, Kaitland, Logan, Conner, Lindsay, Alex, Peter, Jeffery, John, Gracie, Ryan
Williamson Trade: Machine Shop
Williamson Activities: Football, Basketball, Glee Club, Tradesmen
Further Education: Penn State Ogontz Campus, Abington; Delaware State Fire School; various fire equipment manufacturer certification classes; 35 plus years as a volunteer fire and rescue member
-- Class of 6W7--
Ronald L. Westbrook 13 Lucerne Drive Elgin, SC 29045 803-385-8452 anchor88 @ truvista. net
Born: Oct. 24, 1946, Tyrone, Pa.
Married: Selena, June 16, 2001
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Artisans, Chapel Band
Further Education: Master’ s Degree from Penn State University; OSHA Outreach Trainer, Georgia Institute of Technology; GCDF Certification, University of Charleston
Employment History: Teacher in public education( Retired with 42 years service); director of adult education( 5 Years); adult education machine shop instructor; Harley Davidson, instructor in gaging and inspection, 5 years; Caterpillar Tractor of York, Pa., training instructor, 3 years; BMY Combat Systems of York, instructor, 2 years; F & F Slocomb Co., Bellefonte, Pa., machinist and supervisor, 4 years; Red Lion Controls, York, Pa., supervisor in process R & D, 10 years; KOS safety and education consultant for OSHA, owner, trainer.
Activities: Carolina Faith Riders Motorcycle Group; member, Hill Crest Baptist Church, Elgin, S. C.
Travel: Cancun, Mexico; several cruises, but most vacations around the country on my motorcycle with my wife. This is my love and my passion. I moved to South Carolina in 1994 because of the weather and more opportunities to ride on a daily basis.
Hobbies: For years after Williamson, it was running! I ran on the cross country team and continued running in marathons until age 50, when I blew a hip-joint and my running days came to an end. I actually came back to Williamson in my late 30s or early 40s and ran with the Williamson team in a race on campus. There is a picture in the 2016 Alumni Today book. Playing the guitar, writing and recording music( I had my own recording studio), singing in church and as the entertainment at various functions. I still sing in church and once a month at a local senior citizens home. But, I often worry that one of these days they won’ t let me go. I traveled with an 8-piece country band on the road for several years, with a bus and the whole 9 yards. I’ ve had the pleasure to meet and sing with several country stars, such as the Gatlin Brothers. I am also an avid motorcycle rider and the wheels are turning anytime the weather is good.
Proudest Accomplishments: The marriage to my wife Selena, and my children. I love watching then grow and also being involved in the lives of my 13 grandchildren.
Fondest Williamson Memories: Graduation! Singing with the Tradesmen, running with the cross country team, our machine shop teacher“ The Boss,” trips home on the Pennsylvania turnpike with a carload of guys, being poor and not knowing it, some great teachers and mentors, singing Doo Wop Music in the bathroom of the dorm, listen-
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ing to Johnny Cash on Dave Parker’ s record player, meals in the lunch room, KP duty, and trips in to Philly.
Advice for Today’ s Students: Cherish each day you spend at Williamson, you will never forget them. Thanks to Williamson, your life will never be the same. It will become the foundation upon which you will build the rest of your future.-- Class of 6W7--
Jack Wright 955 Cressman Road Schwenksville, PA 19473 610-584-5937 Cell: 215-896-1082 jackwright @ yahoo. com
Born: Dec. 12, 1945, Trenton, N. J.
Married: Susan, June 17, 1967
Children: Jack Jr., Cynthia, Cheryl
Grandchildren: Joshua, Caleb, Sydney, Jack, Nathan, Ben, Gracie
Williamson Trade: Carpentry
Williamson Activities: Baseball, Glee Club, Boat Club
Further Education: On the job
Military Service: U. S. Navy, Seabees
Employment History: Lloyd F. Kershner, 1967-72; Richard Schafer, 1972-94; Souderton Area School District, 1994-2011
Activities: Faith Bible Fellowship Church, Cornerstone Church of Skippack, North Penn Model“ A” Club, AACA Delaware Valley Region Car Club
Travel: Boulder, Colo., Florida Keys, several cruises
Hobbies: Church, old car clubs, watching my grandkids in sports
Proudest Accomplishments: My wife Susan( deceased) and my three children and seven grandchildren who all know the Lord, and the many friends I’ ve made through the years
Fondest Williamson Memories: Building boats in the Boat Club and then taking the boats to Lake Wallenpaupack to see if they actually worked, walking to“ The Stores”
Advice to Today’ s Students: Always work hard and do your best. Learn your trade well and be the best in your field. Times are changing.
-- Class of 6W7--
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Fondest Williamson Memories: Beating Hill School and Valley Forge in football senior year. Old Main renovations and library. Late night road trips with Williamson bad boys. Memories of good times with great friends from school. |
Children: Ronald Jr., Wendy, Michael, Jennifer
Grandchildren: 13 between our families
Williamson Trade: Machine Shop
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Advice for Today’ s Students: Do what you really love to do every day. Follow your heart |
Williamson Activities: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Tradesmen Singing Group, |
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