At AS:  K-12  (1957-70);  born in Manila

Favorite teacher:
Mr. Adonay (Latin), who was able to make a potentially very boring subject very enjoyable through the sheer force of his personality.

Favorite class:
Speech, with Mrs. Williams.  Steve doesn't recall if his team prevailed in the "Legalize Marijuana" debate in front of the high school, but he made good use of speech and debating techniques during his student activist days in college and as editor of his college newspaper.  (Today, his favorite job duty is speaking at conferences.) 

School story:
One day in Kindergarten (or possibly first grade), Steve was part of a group chasing down the class bully during recess because the teacher wanted him for some infraction.

After JK was cornered, he brandished a large rock and threatened to throw it at anyone who came any closer.  After telling JK that he was bluffing because hurting anyone would mean really big trouble, Steve stepped towards JK...

Steve doesn't remember the rock's impact on his forehead, only that he was suddenly on his back with a throbbing head pain!  It may have been Steve's first "lost bet," but it didn't deter him from continuing to take calculated risks. (He just does more calculating now...!)

Colleges:
Florida Presbyterian (now Eckerd) College 
Univ. of Florida (M.A., Public Administration)

Now:
Grant Manager
Florida Dept. of Community Affairs
Small Cities Community Development Grants

Someone has to give the money away....

Blue Hillman Arrow...Elks Club... 
Sea Horse casino... Happy Hour...
"What are the odds?"...."naku"
"courtesy card" from Makati Mayor...

Activities

Varsity Basketball
Varsity Track & Field
Varsity Cross Country
Oldtimers Club
Lettermen Club
Chess Club

AS Kindergarten "graduation diploma"

Steve & Susie with Nancy Noone (70) [left] and
Yolanda Powell (75) [right] at ' 97 Vegas reunion.