Tom Lavin

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Tom Lavin
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Tom Lavin

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Yes! Attending Reunion
Residing In Orinda, CA USA
Spouse/Partner Dianne Lavin
Occupation Architect
Children Colby, born October 1974; Cassidy, born January 1986
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I've spent the last 50 years dodging alumni sites!

Seriously, I graduated from Kansas State in Architecture in 1970, and established my own practice in 1976. I've been working on custom homes and small commercial projects in the ensuing 38 years. No plans to retire yet - I've got some great projects on the boards and am having too much fun.

In my spare time, I'm an exhibiting artist, and former youth hockey coach. I was captain of the Berkeley Griffins, and won a state championship in 1986, and a national amateur championship in 1987.

My reward for living such a clean life (more or less) is 3 wonderful grandchildren. Still on my first marriage too (Dianne).

School Story

I recently uncovered a letter from assistant principal Michael A. Stark to my parents, explaining that I was supposed to tell them that I painted a large "KAPPA" sign on the sidewalk outside of school. It sort of slipped my mind.

Now that I'm more mature, I can certainly understand why he wrote to my parents, but what I can't tolerate was that he explained to my parents that I was in the process of cleaning up the "mess". Here I take issue; it wasn't a mess - it was the best painting I ever did!

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Ron was one of the best of us. My sincere condolences to his family. Rest in peace, Ron.....you've earned it.

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I'm sorry to hear of Tony's passing. He was in my homeroom for every year I was in school. His Dad used to race at the local drag strips (J stock - not very fast). Tony and I were the "ace" mechanics in his pit crew, even though neither of us knew how to change a tire. I was able to reconnect with Tony at the 50th reunion, and we had a lively conversation about the "good old days". My sincerest sympathy to Tony's family.

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Lynn was the definition of "nice". While I lost contact with her after high school, it's good to know from other comments that she lived a happy and productive life. You've earned your rest, Lynn. 

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Nov 14, 2014 at 12:33 AM

I can't remember what classes we shared, but it was quite a few.  He was quiet until you got him to open up, and then he was a very funny guy. He seemed to have hundreds of facial expressions for every concievable situation. Rest in peace, old friend.

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Happy Birthday Betty! Best wishes for many more.

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Happy 68th Dick! Best wishes for many, many more.

Aug 05, 2014 at 2:27 PM

Hi Pat.......I'm testing this to see if you get it. It was fabulous reconnecting with you this weekend........Tom

Jul 28, 2014 at 5:31 PM

Hi Pat.......I don't have too many former girlfriends coming to the reunion, so will you save a dance for me?

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