In the fall of 1973, on the first day of classes and during my first class, I met my future life partner at Pacific University. The course was Expository Writing, taught by Professor Susie Griffiths. Our initial assignment was to interview a classmate we did not know for 15 minutes and then write a paragraph about that person. I often wish I had kept that paper.
Over the next four years, we shared many memorable experiences at Pacific University. One such experience occurred when we were stopped by local police while walking back to campus from Poppio’s Pizza because we matched the description of two junior high runaways. We were married on July 7, 1977, at the Old Scotch Church (Tualatin Plains Presbyterian Church), where Dean Charlie Trombley sang at our wedding.
Since then, we have raised two daughters, welcomed four grandchildren, and lived in seven states. The knowledge and experiences we gained at Pacific University contributed to additional degrees and enriched our personal and professional lives. Our adventure continues.