Tom Imerson

Profile Updated: June 23, 2009
Where do you live these days? Palm Harbor, FL
Spouse/Partner (# years married): Ev Imerson - Married 41 Years
Tell us about The Fam: Spouse/Partner;
Children (Name & when/where born);
Grandchildren		 This is Tom Imerson reporting from 3673 Darston Street in beautiful Palm Harbor, Florida (34685) - (727) More…787-8688. Yes, I was a member of the Northwest HS Class of 1963 until my parents both died (Mom in June of 1961 and Dad in November of 1961). Immediately after my Dad’s funeral I moved to Hudson, Ohio with an aunt and uncle. I did not have the opportunity to say good-bye to most of you. I enrolled at Hudson High School where I graduated from in 1963. After graduating from HHS I went to Xavier University in Cincinnati where I received a Bachelor’s Degree in English and a Master’s Degree in Educational Administration. In June of 1968 I married Evelyn (Ev) Grohe who graduated from Hudson High in 1962....we dated in high school and even though she went to Mt. Union College in Alliance we were always drawn to each other. We have had a great life together and this month (June 2009) we celebrated our 41st wedding anniversary.

We had two children: Todd and Ryan. Todd underwent a heart transplant in August of 1991 and, unfortunately, had a massive heart attack on April 2, 1996 and died very suddenly. His brother, Ryan, is now 35, is married and has 3 children. They live about an hour north of us in Brooksville, FL. As all of us with grandchildren know: Grandchildren change your life!

Ev is a 2nd grade teacher. I spent my career in education most recently as the Principal of Gulf High School (Pasco County, FL). An interesting side story: One day at Gulf High I stopped in the registrar’s office to welcome a student who was enrolling. I often played a game with the new enrollees and offered to guess a number of demographic items about him. I would ask him questions to limit the total picture....well, to make a long story short, I guessed he was from Michigan and since Northwest HS was the only high school I knew I guessed that is where he was from. To the dismay of all in the room that was exactly where he was coming from! His father, who was enrolling him, was a NHS graduate. In fact, we had both been taught by some of the same teachers. Small world.

Last September I retired and now keep my days full with volunteer work at my wife’s school, taking piano lessons, attending music classes, and generally be a “House Husband”. Now that I’m retired, I’m recommending it to everyone!

Life is filled with twists and turns as we all know. When I left Northwest High School I had many mixed feelings: I was leaving so many wonderful friends, I had lost both of my parents and I was going to live with people I did not really know. Now, 48 years later, I can look back and appreciate all the good times I had with NHS friends and also realize the many blessings which came from my parent’s early deaths.....most importantly was meeting my wonderful wife and making such a fulfilled life together. It just proves that you just never know what that box of chocolates will offer.

Hope all of the classmates are facing life’s challenges with gusto. I am proud to have been a member of the NHS Class of ‘63. Thank you Phyllis for contacting me. Unfortunately, I cannot make the gathering but hope you have a wonderful time and have a toast to all those who are not able to be there. If any of you want to contact me please do....or if you are ever in Florida feel free to call.

Tom Imerson
TEIMERSON@AOL.COM
Phone: (727) 787-8688
Yes! Attending Reunion
What did you do after graduating NHS-- Further education? First "real" job ?

See First Entry
What are doing now ?(Occupation/career? Retired?)

See First Entry

What's happened along The Journey-- during those last 46 trips around the sun? Some highlights...and lowlights? Career(s)?
Tough challenges? Accomplishments? Adventures?

See First Entry

What's happened along The Journey...(continued, if you need more space)

See First Entry

What are your passions, hobbies, the stuff you like to do in your so-called spare time?

See First Entry

What do want to do that you haven’t done yet?

No Comment

What would we be surprised to know about you?

No Comment

Any vices?

No Comment

Dreams that came true:

No Comment

Something you would do differently if you were granted a "do-over" of some event(s) or your time at NHS:

No Comment

Best places you have traveled/vacationed:

Add Your Answer Here No Comment

Favorite music/ songs/ singers?

No Comment

QUOTE(S) to share?

No Comment

Attending Reunion

No
Profile Questions: Show Tom's Profile Questions and Answers