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Caryl Fernandes
Wilhoite
7248 Haverhill Court
Indianapolis IN 46250
317-842-1760
cwilhoite@gmail.com
Bert and Caryl 40th Anniversary |
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2011 How can it be our 50th
class reunion? I hardly feel 50, let alone by out of high school for 50
years! That said, it is nice to reconnect with long time friends.
I have enjoyed the last three years in retirement from teaching. They
have been busy - following the cliche - and renewing. You can take the
teacher out of the classroom, but she returns to tutor GED students, to
read with grandchildren, and to do a little research on her own. It is
easy when one gets to do exactly what she wants each day.
Bert and I just celebrated our 45th anniversary - we keep winning those
longest married couple dances at weddings! We travel, enjoy family get
togethers, refresh in Florida, and maintain good health.
Our children Bret and Becky are now reaching the "over the hill" mark and
that can't be possible either. We are blessed to have 4 grandchildren and
two in law children. Can't get much better than that.
One of the blessings of our advanced age is an appreciation for what we
know and can continue to learn. We appreciate friends and opportunities.
Days may be numbered, but each is special. Looking forward to spending
one of those days with you.
2007
The whole family in September 2006,
children Becky holding girl baby and her husband Tony holding boy
toddler, son Bret standing with his wife Erin holding their new son.
Bert and I standing.
I am
certainly looking forward to our 46th (can that be?!?) reunion. I have
always been very proud to be a WLHS grad as the school system has
consistently ranked first in the state on ISTEP scores. Gives me bragging
rights with my husband Bert, a North Central HS grad from Indianapolis.
I am wrapping up my 20th year teaching social studies to 8th graders in a
Washington Township in Indianapolis middle school. I have been head of the
department for almost that long and witnessed many changes in education in
that time. Next year will be the last of a very satisfying and meaningful
career.
What will I "do" then? Who knows. I have been "doing" for nearly 30 years
of teaching. I have a wonderful husband, 2 children, 3 grandchildren,
friends and family in many places, as well as indoor and out pursuits.
Ginny Johnson Eckhoff and I have met frequently in Naples FL where we both
have getaways, and we seem to be able to pick up the conversation right
where we left off in 1965.
Life has been full of blessings, and I'm appreciative. When I read about
high school now, I am glad I went then. I hope we were kinder to each
other and that it is as pleasant a memory for each of you as it is for me.
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