Senn High School Class of 1960

Larry Kessler

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State/Prov.:IL Occupation:President, Sonoscan, Inc Website:www.sonoscan.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:7 Grammar (feeder) School:Funston (logan square) Division Teacher:Mrs. Hackman No. of Grandchildren:10 My Life Since Senn ...:Received BS in Electrical Engineering from Purdue and then PhD from U Illinois-Urbana. Worked in research for 5 years before starting my company, Sonoscan Inc., that I am still running. I have been remarried for 24 years and have 7 kids ranging in age from 20 to 42. Three are still in college so I am still working (but enjoying it.

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Lawrence Kirkwood

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State/Prov.:FL Occupation:Circuit Court Judge Website:www.ninthcircuit.org Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Grammar (feeder) School:George Manierre Elementary School Division Teacher:Peter T. Coorlas No. of Grandchildren:None Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: It's a Wonderful Life! My Life Since Senn ...: I have been a Florida Circuit Judge since January 1981 and currently serve at the Orange County Courthouse. After high school, I worked for a year and then went into the military. I served in the United States Marine Corps from 1961 to 1965 and attained the rank of Corporal.

I earned a B.A. degree from Florida Southern College, in Lakeland (1969), and was President of the Student Body (1968-1969), and a member of the Tau Kappa Epsilon Social Fraternity. I received a J.D. degree from the University of Florida, College of Law in Gainesville, December 1971. Later, I pursued and earned a Masters Degree (MJS) from the University of Nevada-Reno during breaks and vacations while on the bench.

I began the practice of law in Orange and Osceola County, Florida in 1972. I was elected to the Florida House of Representatives and served two terms, 1976-1980. I was elected as a Circuit Judge in 1980, for a term beginning January 6, 1981, and was re-elected subsequently without opposition, 1986, 1992, 1998, and 2004. Since becoming a Circuit Court Judge, I have served in every division of the Circuit Court.

I am active in the Orange County Bar Association, The Florida Bar, the Conference of Circuit Court Judges, and the Rotary Club of Orlando. I am a past President the Rotary Club Orlando, the Florida State Genealogical Society, Inc., and the Central Florida Genealogical Society. I have been married for 40 years to Deborah Garrison Kirkwood and we have two daughters. One is an attorney and the other is a vascular surgeon. I serve as an Adjunct Professor at Valencia Community College and Barry University - School of Law.

I have been recognized as “Trial Judge of the Year,” by the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA) in 2007 and as “Judge of the Year” by The Hispanic Bar Association of Central Florida in 2003. In 2009, The Family Network on Disabilities of Florida awarded me with the first “Judicial Hero Award” for my work in improving access to the Courts for Disable Citizens and their families. In 2010, I was awarded “The Elected Official of the Year” Award by the Central Florida Unit for the National Association Social Workers, as well as the statewide, “Elected Official of the Year” Award by the National Association Social Workers. In 2010, I also received the James G. Glazebrook Memorial Bar Service Award from the Orange County Bar Association for Judicial Professionalism.

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Adrienne Kirshner (Squires)

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State/Prov.:IL Occupation:Trade Show Director/Now Retired Marital Status:Divorced Grammar (feeder) School:Boone Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom:Never look back and always trust your instincts. My Life Since Senn ...:Attended U.of I. then Roosevelt. Worked for Playboy,Daniel Edelman Public Relations sold Real Estate. Married '73 and Divorced '83. Began a 22 year long career at the Merchandise Mart as Trade Show Director in Fashion.Was in a committed relationship for many years. Recently retired and loving it. Writing a book, taking art classes, volunteering. Live in Downtown Chicago.

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Ellen Klein (Katz)

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State/Prov.:IL Occupation:retired teacher Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Grammar (feeder) School:Swift Division Teacher:Miss Rose No. of Grandchildren:4 Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom:Enjoy your family and friends and be grateful for their love and support in happy and difficult times My Life Since Senn ...:University of Illinois for 1 1/2 years-Graduated from National Teachers College. Married Richard Katz, a Senn classmate in 1966. My son, Jeffrey, was born in Pusan, Korea in 1970 while my husband was serving there in the US Army as a medical officer. I am blessed to have a wonderful husband and to be the nana to 4 incredible grandchildren. I have been very fortunate to have traveled the world with my husband-we have been to over 100 countries. I continue to pursue my passions of gardening, travel, bridge, the symphony, and opera.

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Karlynne Klein (Cerra)

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State/Prov.:FL Occupation:Workers Compensation Policy Reviewer Marital Status:Widowed No. of Children:3 Grammar (feeder) School:Stone Division Teacher:five different ones, don't remember all the names. No. of Grandchildren:3 Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom:Dont regret growing old. Some are denied the privilege. My Life Since Senn ...:After Senn, I went to Roosevelt University for a year but then returned to my first love of dancing. Appeared in musical reviews in Milwaukee and Chicago. Moved to New York for a while and met some very interesting Broadway and TV stars as I worked for theatrical attorneys and an agent. Took more lessons at ABT. Moved back home, toured for a winter with a troupe of a magician, singer and dancers. I learned how many magic illusions work, but don't ask me to tell. Traveled to Copenhagen and Hawaii as a travel agent, and met my future husband at a wedding in Wisconsn. Very romantic time, he proposed to me in two weeks. Was married for twenty years to my terrific guy when he passed away suddenly in 1986 in Cincinnati. But, we lived in Delaware, Maryland, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, Columbus, Dayton and Cincinnati Ohio and wound up in beautiful Sarasota with the greatest beaches in the world. I have the 3 greatest children and the most beautiful 3 grandchildren. My children are doing very well. My son and his wife live outside of Tampa, have two precious darlings and a beatiful home. He graduated from the University of West Florida with honors, putting himself through school as a waiter, bartender and bouncer. My daughter in law is a member of the family and terrific. My daughter Samantha, with a Bachelor's and Master's degree, is a police officer in the city of Tampa, has a lovely home and has a precious son adopted from Guatemala. My baby girl, Jessica is almost 6 feet tall and gorgeous, if I do say so myself. She went to University of Georgia on a softball full ride scholarship. She still holds many of their records and now is an executive recruiter wih HSN. I love the theater and the Cubs. Have done some photography and worked with Alzheimer's patients. My kids and grandkids are the most important things in my life and bring me great joy! I am so looking forward to seeing all the past friends and renewing relationships.

From Karlynne:Great job Jackie and crew. We tried for the 45th and didn't make it but we did have fun at dinner that evening singing the songs from "Dogpatch."

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Marlene Kolton (Berman)

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State/Prov.:IL Occupation:Educator Marital Status:Committed Relationship No. of Children:3 Grammar (feeder) School:Marshall Elementary Division Teacher:Mr. Bayer Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom:Working with kids keeps you young and on your toes. My Life Since Senn ...:Life has been good, even with all of the ups and downs. Married for 32 years; divorced; in a relationship for too long; out of relationship and now happily occupied.

Three adult daughters: an office executive; a Captain with Spirit Airlines; a Hoffman Estates Police Officer.

I have 3 dogs and two grand-dogs.

My education continued with a B.A. from the University of Illinois in Urbana; several M.A.'s at various universities and ended with a Doctorate from Loyola University.

I retired in 2013 after 37 years in education. I was the coordinator of a Title IV Safe & Drug Free Schools Federal Grant for 18 years, and the rest of the time I taught in various classrooms...between having daughters. I'm still subbing - when it doesn't get in the way of my traveling - and will continue until it's no longer enjoyable.

I belong to a ski club and love downhill skiing. I'm the membership chairperson and also in charge of our bowling group.

I do a lot of walking with my dogs and swim four or five days a week. I squeeze in biking when I can, even though my dogs look at me with angry eyes because they want more walks!

Staying active, enjoying life with no complications or drama - that's my motto for now.

From Marlene:Senn was a great experience for me because I moved from the West side to the North side when I entered my sophomore year and didn't know anyone. I made many life-long friends very quickly - I give Senn some of that credit.

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Elaine Kovarsky (Pollack)

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State/Prov.:IL Occupation:Needlepoint Designer Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Grammar (feeder) School:Boone Division Teacher:Emanuel Jacobson No. of Grandchildren:3 My Life Since Senn ...:I was in the Art Major program at the University of Illinois and transferred to Roosevelt University as a junior to prepare to become a high school art teacher. I graduated in 1964 and began working that Fall at Crane High School. I married my husband Stan earlier that summer and we are headed towards our 46th wedding anniversary. Our daughter Jennifer, who is married to Scott has worked as a paramedic and fire-fighter and is the mother of three young beautiful children. They will be moving closer to us to Glenview from Lake-in-the-Hills. She loves animals and has a talent for gardening. Our younger daughter Samantha is Director of Classical Programming for the Washington (D.C.) Performing Arts Society and therefore we don't get to see her as often as we wish. She and I are "foodies" and enjoy discussing recipes and food preparations. I have been active in PTO's, New Trier H.S. Fine Arts, our synagogue and Women's ORT. My husband is retired and I have been designing needlepoint canvases for the past 42 years. My work is distributed by a national representative, an on-line catalog and custom canvases for local and east coast shops. I love what I do.

From Elaine:My years at Senn helped prepare me for my future. My life long love of art, people and volunteerism.

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Sharon Kramer (Friedman)

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State/Prov.:IL Occupation:Make-Up Artist Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3

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Richard Kriozere

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State/Prov.:IL Occupation:CEO Website:www.digi-trax.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Grammar (feeder) School:Stone Division Teacher:Ms. Forsland No. of Grandchildren:2 Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom:If you have your your health you have everything. My Life Since Senn ...:University of Illinois, BA Industrial Design, US Naval Air Reserve, Married 1967, 3 children, 2 grandchildren, 3 jobs before starting my own company in 1986. Still working as CEO and living part time in Highland Park, Il and part time in Rancho Mirage, CA. Read, play tennis, golf and cycle.

From Richard:I have 3 boys ages 41, 39, 37. One in Chicago with 2 children, one in Los Angeles and one in San Francisco.

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Carole Langer (Underwood)

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State/Prov.:FL Occupation:Retired school teacher Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Grammar (feeder) School:Goudy No. of Grandchildren:2 Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom:Enjoy life - you only have one shot at it. My Life Since Senn ...:I left Senn and went to U of I in Urbana/Champaign. It was a great learning experience both academically and socially. I met my husband Jim and after graduation we stayed on campus for him to complete grad school while I taught elementary school. His career has taken us to many different areas. We have lived in Kentucky, Michigan, Illinois, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, and Florida. For a girl who never left Chicago until college, this was very exciting.

We have one daughter and two beautiful grandchildren that live in Alabama. After teaching for 20 years, my husband and I retired to Central Florida, near Orlando. The grandkids love it as we are 25 minutes from Disney.

I live in a retirement community and spend my leisure time volunteering and playing my two passions, tennis and bridge. I volunteer as a tutor at a local elementary school to help students who are struggling with reading and math. My husband and I volunteer at Give Kids The World Village, which is a nonprofit organization that provides families with children who have life threatening diseases a week of fun at the Orlando entertainment venues.

We love to travel. Once a year we take a big trip with my best friend from college and her husband. We have recently been to Germany, Austria, Switzerland and France. Last year we did Alaska. This year we will be traveling to Greece, Italy and Turkey. Our life is good and we have our health, and for this I am extremely grateful.

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