The profiles listed below came from teachers that Warren Myers helped the Committee to locate in 2010. Because of Warren's efforts, 37 teachers were located and invited to our 2010 reunion.
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Teacher Name: Valentina & Wally Bachir**
City, State and Zip: Crystal Lake, Illinois 60014
Education: Valentina: B.S. in Ed., M.S. in Ed., Wally: B.A., M.A.
Other Teaching Positions: Wally: Driver Education
Other Occupations: Wally: 5 years active duty in U.S. Army
Children: Olga and Wally Jr.
Favorite TV Show or Movie from 1966-1970: “Dr. Zhivago” and “Star Trek”
Favorite Song from 1966-1970: “That’s Amore” by Dean Martin
The most important thing I learned thus far in my lifetime: Live each day to the fullest or take one day at a time!
Information about yourself that you'd like to share: Wally: I was commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Army plus elected to the Illinois “Soccer Coaches Hall of Fame.”
Valentina: To my very pleasant surprise before graduation in 1970, I received a very thoughtful and caring “Thank You” letter and the enclosed “Belated Thanks” poem written for me by Michael Sullivan, class of 1970. I was so impressed by Michael’s remarkable talent, I had the poem transferred in calligraphy by George Wood. To this day I often think of Michael with fond memories and have proudly displayed the poem in our home library for over 40 years.
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Teacher Name: Galin Berrier
City, State and Zip: Ankany, Iowa 50021-1956
Education: B.A. Iowa 1956, M.A. Iowa 1961, John Hay Fellow, California, 1962-63
Other Teaching Positions: EGHS 1984-86 and JHHS 1986-1994
Other Occupations: Adjunct instructor, Des Moines Area Community College 1994-2010
Children: Erica Berrier (deceased 2002); Dr. David W. Berrier, M.D. (U of Chgo)
Grandchildren: Marissa Berrier (born 1/31/90), now a student at Beloit College, WI
Information about yourself that you'd like to share: Author of chapter on “The Underground Railroad in Iowa” in Outside In: African American History in Iowa, 1838-2000 (2001). Volunteer site interpreter, Living History Farms, Urbandale, Iowa since 1994. Docent at the Des Moines Art Center since 1997.
Favorite TV Show or Movie from 1966-1970: “Little Big Man” with Dustin Hoffman
Favorite Song from 1966-1970: “Bridge Over Troubled Waters” by Simon & Garfunkel
The most important thing I learned thus far in my lifetime: The best is yet to be.
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Teacher Name: Dave Buchheit
City, State and Zip: Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
Education: Masters plus 90 semester hours in science
Other Teaching Positions:
Other Occupations: State of Illinois Chemist
Children: 2
Grandchildren: 2
Favorite TV Show or Movie from 1966-1970: Star Trek
The most important thing I learned thus far in my lifetime: Be good to people.
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Teacher Name: Margaret Cadle**
City, State and Zip: Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
Education: I have learned so much after Forest View. I hope all of you learned something from me.
Other Teaching Positions: WHS Assistant in Special Ed, I am still working in District 214.
Children: Just the same old Kevin that I used to talk about.
Grandchildren: Shantel (17), Shannon (10), Kevin Jr., Shanelle (9)
Information about yourself that you'd like to share: I have a full-time housekeeper and handy-man who take care of me and my four grandchildren. We also have two hedgehogs and two parakeets. Full house!
Favorite TV Show or Movie from 1966-1970: Smothers Brothers, Dr. Zhivago, The Lion in Winter, A Man for all Seasons.
Favorite Song from 1966-1970: The Hollies, “On a Carousel,” anything Elvis, Beatles and Michael Jackson.
The most important thing I learned thus far in my lifetime: I have learned to enjoy life every, every minute. One is only as happy as (he or she) makes up (his or her) mind to be.
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Teacher Name: Tom Hansen
City, State and Zip: Palatine, Illinois
Education: Masters & 72 hours
Other Teaching Positions: Taught and coached at St. Viators 62-66, Counselor (FV), Assistant Principal (WHS), Director Student Services (EGHS), Assistant Superintendent District 214
Children: Tom Jr., Kate, Matthew
Grandchildren: Tara 14, MJ & Mia (twins 4), Jackie 2
Information about yourself that you'd like to share: The “Falcons” were a great student body—lots of great kids.
Favorite TV Show or Movie from 1966-1970: Peter Gunn
The most important thing I learned thus far in my lifetime: Maintain a sense of “Humor” and nothing can get you down if you don’t let it. Keep smiling J .
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Teacher Name: Art Klein**
City, State and Zip: Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
Education: Master of Science
Other Teaching Positions: Rolling Meadows, Lake Park, St. Viator, and Hersey
Other Occupations: U.S. Army
Children: 3
Grandchildren: 4
Information about yourself that you'd like to share: My two hobbies were sailing and golf. I got to be a good sailor. My golf has never been good but I have a lot of fun doing it.
Favorite TV Show or Movie from 1966-1970: Cool Hand Luke
Favorite Song from 1966-1970: These Boots were made for Walking—Nancy Sinatra
The most important thing I learned thus far in my lifetime: If you look for the positive, positive things tend to happen.
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Teacher Name: Rogelio Segura LLerandi
City, State and Zip: 1131 Tiverton Ct., Schaumburg, IL 60193
Education: BA Lawrence University, MA Northwestern, + 90 from everywhere else
Other Teaching Positions: Spanish 1,2,3,4, AP
Other Occupations: Swimming coach, soccer coach, loafer
Children: 3
Grandchildren: 8
Information about yourself that you'd like to share: Teaching was the most rewarding pleasure. The students and faculty and administrators were fabulous.
Favorite TV Show or Movie from 1966-1970: Los de Abajo
The most important thing I learned thus far in my lifetime: Sincerity, caring, and considering the most needy an obligation to assist and aid.
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Teacher Name: Warren Myers**
City, State and Zip: Phoenix, Arizona 85041
Education: M.S.(Ole Miss)
Other Teaching Positions: Adjunct faculty, Harper
Other Occupations: Clerk hardware store 1965-1968
Children: Gary, Mike and Don
Grandchildren: Dalton, Dan, Christian, Daryl, Laryssa, Mara and Ryan
Information about yourself that you'd like to share: I still keep in touch with several Forest View Students.
Favorite TV Show or Movie from 1966-1970: MASH
Favorite Song from 1966-1970: Forest View Alma Mater
The most important thing I learned thus far in my lifetime: Stay in touch with friends, you’ll never have too many.
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Teacher Name: Joe Stein
City, State and Zip: Barrington, Illinois 60010
I am sorry, unable to attend.
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Teacher Name: Mike Stevens
City, State and Zip: Barrington, Illinois 60010
Education: MS in Education
Other Teaching Positions: Assistant Principal Prospect HS, Associate Principal JHHS, Principal Prospect HS, Co-Principal Waukegan & Libertyville HS
Children: 2
Grandchildren: 1
Information about yourself that you'd like to share: I spent 18 years of my career at “The View”—it will always be special to me because of the great students, families and colleagues.
The most important thing I learned thus far in my lifetime: Life is too short to get your shorts in a bundle! Relax and enjoy those around you.
Sorry, we are unable to attend.
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Teacher Name: David Alan Theesfeld**
City, State and Zip: Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004
Education: BS, MS, (both in Math Education), plus 36 hrs. towards Ph.D. (did not finish)
Other Teaching Positions: Taught Math, coached football and wrestling at FVHS. When FVHS closed, I went to RMHS. I also taught night school, part-time at Harper College. I retired from teaching in June, 1999 after 35 years of teaching, all in District 214.
Other Occupations: I taught the state hunter safety classes through Northwest Towns Sports Club. I taught these classes for 32+ years.
Children: Son Michael (married to Jenny), daughter Michelle (married to Billy)
Grandchildren: None
Information about yourself that you'd like to share: I loved my years teaching at FVHS. Carole and I have both been retired since 1999. We are enjoying this newer part of our lives. I love hunting and fishing and relaxing with my wife of 45 years and spending time with our children and friends. We have also traveled extensively, since retiring.
Favorite TV Show or Movie from 1966-1970: Dirty Harry starring Clint Eastwood: "Go ahead punk, Make my day"
Favorite Song from 1966-1970: Blue Suede Shoes
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Teacher Name: Mark Thorne
City, State and Zip: Mt. Prospect, Illinois 60056
Education: Bachelors and Masters, Bradley University
Other Teaching Positions: LZHS, RMHS, football, basketball and baseball coach
Other Occupations: YMCA Day Camp Director
Children: Randy, Becky and Debbie
Grandchildren: Madeline, Greta, Charlie, Lucie, Jacob and Sarah
Information about yourself that you'd like to share: I taught 18 years at FVHS and 16 at RMHS. I retired in 2002.
Favorite TV Show or Movie from 1966-1970: Wild Wild West
Favorite Song from 1966-1970: Harper Valley PTA
The most important thing I learned thus far in my lifetime: All stages in life are wonderful—if you make the right decisions.
I am sorry, I am unable to attend.
