Rita Allende Judy *

Baldwin High School, Ms. Clark's class Government. In our oral reports in front of the class, my topic was What is the process in which the pope is elected? I did my report just right, but at the end I said that once the pope is elected he comes out with the smoke showing he is elected in a flying balloon. The class started laughing and she started hyperventalating and fanning herself telling me to sit down and gave me an F. That F was my best F ever, seeing her face and reaction.......never will forget. I still get a laugh out of it........

I went to GMC and got an Associates in Arts. Then, I went to Georgia College and got a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology. After, Ga. College, I went to The University of Ga. for a Master's Degree in Social Work. I finished my degree in 1976 and went to work at Central State Hospital. I got married in 1977 and had a son in 1979, Bobby. I divorced in 1983. I retired from Central State Hospital in 2006 after 30 years of service. I took a year and a half off, then, went back to work at Oconee Regional Hospital in Behavioral Health program until that program closed in 2009. In Nov. of 2009, I went to work at Riveredge Behavioral health in Baldwin County. I have 2 beautiful granddaughter, Madison and Savannah. Madison is 4 years of age and Savannah is 2 months old.

I attended several grade schools. One of course in Cuba. I came when I was 7 years of age. I went to grade school in Iowa and Kansas. All my elementary schoolos were Catholic Schools. I have plenty of funny stories of the priests and nuns......

My biggest accomplishment for which I am most proud is my son, Bobby. He has had many adversities in his life, but each and every time he came out shinning and a better person for it. He has made many accomplishments and has a wonderful wife and two beautiful children. He is a good Daddy. I am most proud of him and for whom he has become. I am proud of my work accomplishments and how God has blessed me to be able to help people through a job I love. I have many blessings, but if I have to pick one, I would pick my son.

Loveeeeeeeeeee Country music. I play it on the guitar and most surprisingly I also play the drums along with country music. I loove the drums..

I would like to go on a mission trip in order to be able to provide services to people less fortunate than we are. I haven't been able to go on missions trips for one reason or another , but I hope to be able to do it before the 50th reunion.

I get together with family and friends. I go out to eat, plays, concerts, movies, trips, etc. I also play music which I love.