After being elected president of our senior class, I realized that for the year I had gained a second mom, Miss Ulm! The first duty that she assigned was for me to take Miss Brown's speech class. I am sure that she wanted me to become a good representative of Palo Duro High School and help me avoid stepping on my tongue too often.
My duties were to preside at class meetings, organize various committees, represent our class at all assemblies, as well as speak at many civic club functions. It was a great honor to serve and I am blessed with wonderful memories. I look forward to adding to those memories at our next reunion in 2010!
Work Since Palo Duro
David attended West Texas State University in Canyon and graduated with a degree in Biology Education. His love of biology developed during his high school years at Palo Duro and led him into a career in pharmacetical sales. He lived in Dallas for 6 months and Ft. Smith, Arkansas for five years before returning to Amarillo in spring 1974, where he remained until his retirement in 2008. He is currently enjoying his retirement and has been substitute teaching in the Amarillo school district.
Family
He met his wife, Pam, in the fall of 1965. They have three children: Doug, Greg, and Wendy. They are the proud grandparents of 8 grandchildren.