1960 Anchorage High Reunion: Classmates

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Terry Lee Berkshire Perkins

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AHS yearbook, 1960

Terry Berkshire today

tleecat@earthlink.net

I received my BS degree from the University of New Mexico and my MS degree from California State University Los Angeles.   I did postgraduate work at several other Cal State universities and universities in Mexico. I taught elementary school for 43 years. I taught in Elsinore, Edwards AFB, and Pico Rivera—all in California.  During that time I taught all grades Kindergarten through 5^th grade.  I was also a Reading Specialist for 20 years.  I was a Mentor teacher and Beginning Teacher Mentor/Support Person.  I also wrote and received 2 Technology Grants for my school. 

I have a wonderful family.  My son, Larry and his wife Christy live in the state of Washington.  I have 3 beautiful grand daughters: Angela—15, Rosie—13, and Kathleen—8.  I visit them as often as I can.    I have a brother, Steve, in Michigan, another brother, Ron, in So. Carolina, and a sister, Lorrie, in Washington DC.

For fun, I love to paint (water colors), swim, read and play bridge.  I’ve won some amateur art shows, 1^st and 2^nd prize ribbons.

Since my father was a career Army man we moved around a great deal.  Growing up I lived in Alabama, California, Indiana, Kentucky, Illinois, Alaska, and New Mexico.  I graduated from Anchorage High School. At the time it was the only high school, now there are 7.

I was active in the education association at the local, state and national level.  I held many offices at all levels.  I happened to be president during a strike in 1976.  That was an experience.  I was active in the State Association (CTA): State IPD Chairperson, State Council Representative and ABC (Policitical Funding) Representative.  I received the State Teacher in Politics Award, and the State WHO (We Honor Ours) Award.   I was active in the National Education Association as well. I even served a member of the National Council for Accreditation of Universities and Representative Council representative.

I am Master Catechist for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and a graduate of Loyola Bible Institute.  I am active at St. Lorenzo Catholic Church in Walnut serving as a Eucharistic Minister, RCIA and Adult Formation Catechist, and Bible Study Leader.

This year I am also a catechist for children who will be making their First Communion. Presently I teach on-line classes for Regis University which is in Denver, Colorado.  I teach the following classes: Teaching Reading and Writing, Technology for Educators, and Peer Mentoring & Support.  I needed something to do when I retired. I’m also active in the Walnut Valley Women’s Club.  We do lots of philanthropic work for the people in our city such as: scholarships ($14,000 last year), food bank, TAPP, Clothes, etc. for those in need, Women’s Shelter, and many other projects.

I’m also a member of the Century Singers of Whittier.  We perform for many groups especially at Christmas time.  We give two main performances a year.  Our main goal, besides enjoying singing, is to raise money for music scholarships.  Last year we gave $8000 worth of scholarships. I even got involved in politics for many years. I ran for the State Assembly in the 52^nd Assembly District.  Obviously I didn’t win, but I did the most votes any Democrat ever go in our district.  I was selected Democrat of the Year.

I also love to travel.  My two favorite trips have been to Israel and Ireland/Scotland.

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Standing at the Mast on the Sea of Galilee. 

Your webmaster writes: "I remember Terry and Sharon Kitagawa as being close and asked Terry if she knew where Sharon was these days: Terry's reply was:

"I lost contact with her years ago. Wish I knew how to get a hold of her. At his point I'm planning on coming.

Terry