Ray Anderson was the founding principal of the H-B Woodlawn High School in Arlington, Va., for 33 years. He started the public school for kids who would accept personal responsibility for their behavior and learning. H-B Woodlawn has been regularly listed as one of America's Best Schools in Newsweek magazine. When Anderson retired, the Washington Post did a profile on his success in its Sunday Magazine.
Ray Anderson was the founding principal of the H-B Woodlawn High School in Arlington, Va., for 33 years. He started the public school for kids who would accept personal responsibility for their behavior and learning. H-B Woodlawn has been regularly listed as one of America's Best Schools in Newsweek magazine. When Anderson retired, the Washington Post did a profile on his success in its Sunday Magazine.
Rose Fry is married to Jerry Fry, and they have three daughters, Cassie and her husband Ben, and Mandy and Mallory. She was born and raised in Wyoming, and graduated from NCHS and Boise State University. For the past 15 years, Rose has worked for the Department of Family Services and currently is the foster parent coordinator for Natrona County.
Sally Oates is a teacher at Kelly Walsh High School and the mother of two sets of fraternal twins, ages 20 and 15, and a son, 18. A teacher for 28 years, with 27 of those in the Natrona County School District, she also has been a coach for 15 years. Teaching and coaching, Sally said, helped her find her identity and worth. This mother tells her children, "You have the good days and the bad days, but family is always there for them." Called the "fun director" by her husband, Richard, Sally said, "These children that my husband and I are raising are our reasons for living and growing old, together, to enjoy in the twilight of our life."
Judy Shepard is the mother of Matthew Shepard, a gay student who was murdered in Laramie on Oct. 12, 1998. She and her husband, Dennis, have founded the Matthew Shepard Foundation in his memory, hoping to "replace hate with understanding, compassion and acceptance," according to the organization's mission. Shepard spoke during the Matthew Shepard Memorial Bench dedication on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, in Laramie.
Sam Gronning is a locksmith and skydiver. He has worked as a pilot, carpenter, truckdriver, writer, heavy construction carpenter, heavy equipment operator, gravedigger, baker and computer consultant. He is also a voice actor and can be found on www.imdb.com for his work on the film "Stagbunny."
Sally Oates is a teacher at Kelly Walsh High School and the mother of two sets of fraternal twins, ages 20 and 15, and a son, 18. A teacher for 28 years, with 27 of those in the Natrona County School District, she also has been a coach for 15 years. Teaching and coaching, Sally said, helped her find her identity and worth. This mother tells her children, "You have the good days and the bad days, but family is always there for them." Called the "fun director" by her husband, Richard, Sally said, "These children that my husband and I are raising are our reasons for living and growing old, together, to enjoy in the twilight of our life."
Neil Short, who at age 60 trained for the Atacama Crossing, a 155-mile footrace across the desert in Chile. He competed in the race in April and made it through four of the seven stages before doctors suggested he drop out after contracting an infection.
Judy Shepard is the mother of Matthew Shepard, a gay student who was murdered in Laramie on Oct. 12, 1998. She and her husband, Dennis, have founded the Matthew Shepard Foundation in his memory, hoping to "replace hate with understanding, compassion and acceptance," according to the organization's mission. Shepard spoke during the Matthew Shepard Memorial Bench dedication on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008, in Laramie.
Rose Fry is married to Jerry Fry, and they have three daughters, Cassie and her husband Ben, and Mandy and Mallory. She was born and raised in Wyoming, and graduated from NCHS and Boise State University. For the past 15 years, Rose has worked for the Department of Family Services and currently is the foster parent coordinator for Natrona County.
Ray Anderson was the founding principal of the H-B Woodlawn High School in Arlington, Va., for 33 years. He started the public school for kids who would accept personal responsibility for their behavior and learning. H-B Woodlawn has been regularly listed as one of America's Best Schools in Newsweek magazine. When Anderson retired, the Washington Post did a profile on his success in its Sunday Magazine.
David Beneke grew up in Casper dreaming of one day being part of the scary movies he enjoyed as a kid. Now, as a Hollywood movie makeup artist living in Hollywood, he does just that. Beneke specializes in eyes and teeth for movie monters. He has created vampires, werewolves, zombies and a multitude of other creatures for films. He worked with Kevin Costner in "Dances with Wolves," Steven Spielberg in "Jurassic Park," made Kate Beckinsale's fangs in "Underworld" and even did a fix-up job on Kix Brooks for the "Rock My World (Little Country Country Girl)" music video.
Sam Gronning is a locksmith and skydiver. He has worked as a pilot, carpenter, truckdriver, writer, heavy construction carpenter, heavy equipment operator, gravedigger, baker and computer consultant. He is also a voice actor and can be found on www.imdb.com for his work on the film "Stagbunny. "
Sally Oates is a teacher at Kelly Walsh High School and the mother of two sets of fraternal twins, ages 20 and 15, and a son, 18. A teacher for 28 years, with 27 of those in the Natrona County School District, she also has been a coach for 15 years. Teaching and coaching, Sally said, helped her find her identity and worth. This mother tells her children, "You have the good days and the bad days, but family is always there for them." Called the "fun director" by her husband, Richard, Sally said, "These children that my husband and I are raising are our reasons for living and growing old, together, to enjoy in the twilight of our life."
Neil Short, who at age 60 trained for the Atacama Crossing, a 155-mile footrace across the desert in Chile. He competed in the race in April and made it through four of the seven stages before doctors suggested he drop out after contracting an infection.
Kristen is working on her Ph.D. in clinical psychology at Saint Louis University and is originally from Alaska. She was paralyzed in a sledding accident when she was 17 and strives to live life to the fullest.
Melissa Berg, a senior at Kelly Walsh High School, has survived a battle with autoimmune hepatitis and two liver transplants.
Willie LeClair was born in Fort Washakie to a Shoshone Indian rancher and a white mother. Drawn back to the Wind River Reservation in search of his roots through traditional dance, LeClair began to study with Arapaho and Shoshone tribal leaders to learn how to follow the Red Road, or the spiritual path of his ancestors. He has danced the Sun Dance and completed six vision quests, the holiest of American Indian ceremonies. LeClair now serves as an educator and bridge between cultures, giving lectures around the nation on such topics as American Indian awareness, spirituality, language and traditions, often accompanied by traditional dance. For more information, visit www.willieleclair.com.
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