Biographical Sketches

It is really difficult to write a biographical sketch about yourself, even when you have to do it in the form of a résumé for business purposes. Of course, for the résumé there is no question that you are trying to promote your accomplishments and qualifications. For a biographical sketch that is to be read by former classmates that are interested in knowing what you have done in your life and what influenced your key decisions along the way, it is frightening to think that you will be coming across as pompous and egotistical when you list your accomplishments—no matter how carefully you phrase or understate them. Consequently, it is difficult to find those that are brave enough to give it a go in the interest of influencing others, to open up a bit and share some of their life’s ups, downs, joys, and heartaches.

A few arms got twisted in putting together the three initial biographical sketches that are included here. Hopefully, there will be many others that enjoy getting to know former classmates in a more meaningful way and will themselves undertake to produce a sketch. The first three sketches are totally different in style and content, and they should serve as an example of just how varied the style must be for different individuals to feel at least somewhat comfortable about sharing parts of their lives. If you find these sketches informative and interesting, give us yours, in a style that best suits you and what you have to say. If you just can’t feel comfortable with a more revealing approach, at least go back and look at the information collected for our fortieth reunion booklet and provide us with an update covering the last ten years. Thanks!