Merle VanderSluis

Profile Updated: July 10, 2012
Merle VanderSluis
Where do you live now? Holland, MI USA
Spouse/Partner: Karen Homkes
Children: Daniel 1970
Elizabeth 1975
Occupation/s: Retired Science, Physical Education Teacher
Military Service: National Guard  
Yes! Attending Reunion
Where else have you lived?

Rehoboth, New Mexico
Andhra Pradesh, India
Tehran , Iran
Aman, Jordan
Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
Cartegena, Colombia
Aira, Ethiopia
Ahuas, Honduras
San Antonio, Texas

Email address:

sluis49424@charter.net

Tell us what happened in your life after HCHS? school, careers, occupations?

B.Sc. & MA
Western Michigan University
Peace Corps Volunteer India
Teaching in various countries
Driver Education Instructor

Do you have a favorite school story or memory?

Could have been voted
"Least Likely to Become A School Teacher"
Jr High Mr. Cass - "Do you want to fuss?
Got to know Mr. Holwerda too well.
High School Marinus Pott " Merle, Why don't
you just go pump gas.
Did anyone else think Andy Gras was cool?
What person, course, event or organization had a major impact on you while you were at HCHS?

Mr. Art Tuls was most influential teacher.
Years at HCHS lead to lifelong interest in basketball.

Any general comments or words of wisdom? favorite quotation? guiding principles?

Helping others helps yourself.

Any volunteer activities?

Bibles for Mexico Store
Habitat for Humanity

Do you have any hobbies?

Woodworking
Motorcycling
Bicycling
Camping
Canoeing
Watching baseball & basketball

What's on your "bucket" list?

Stay healthy
more travel

What would we be surprised to know about you?

Was "stand in" for Robert Redford in movie Havana
Have Harley tatoo

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