Michael K Cook

It's not a favorite story and damn sure not a funny one but the one story that really sticks in my mind the most was the day that Michael Valentin, Vicky Hensley and myself were running around in my Monte Carlo SS. For those wandering..... YES, we had skipped school and Yes, I was drinking. Several beers later, my lack of driving skills at the time,some fast driving and a curvy road, I managed to crash the car while coming out of the Gorge. By the grace of God the only thing hurt was my pride. I managed to get Mike and Vicky home and this is where the funny part begins. After I got the car home I woke my little sis (Kimmie) up from her nap telling her...... Kim!!!!! come help me fix this F****ng car before Dad gets home. In my drunkin stupor I actually thought I could fix the car. After several minutes of Kimmie's help I realized I was in ALOT of trouble so I done the only thing I could do. I sobered up and waited on my dad to get home. I didn't get the beating I was expecting but I did have to get a job and repay my Dad almost 2,500 dollars he payed out to get the car fixed.Like I said, this is neither a funny story nor a favorite one but it is one that I'll never forget and as usual my sis was right by my side trying to help me.

I have moved from Princeton several times over the years but always seem to come back. Just recently moved away again to beautiful Grafton, WV due to medical and personal issues but in my heart Princeton will always be my home. We usually get back to Princeton every couple of months or so.

The biggest suprise would probably be that I've totally turned my life around. I'm glad to say that all of the drinking and partying is over and that I've realized I enjoy life much more by being sober.

I've seen and done alot of cool things but nothing really worth mentioning

I guess like most people I have set lots of goals. Some of my goals I have accomplished. I was Mngr. at Applebee's for several years and have done very well doing mechanic and construction work, but also like most people I still have lots of unfinished goals. I'm glad to say that I start on line college classes on July 17 for computer engineering and CAD

The past 20 years have gone by so fast!!!! It seems like yesterday we were all reckless teenagers running around Princeton, Friday and Saturday nights cruising Mercer St. I've made alot of wonderful friends and Facebook has helped me get back in touch with alot of those. Looking back at the pictures you guys have posted has brought back so many good memories but it has also saddened me. When I looked at the " In Memory " page I was shocked to see all of the wonderful people we have lost. I actually found myself wandering what my last conversation was with some of these people and thinking they will truly be missed. I mself have been really sick for the past couple of years due to diabetes and a very bad bone infection but health permitting I will be at the reunion and look forward to seeing you all there.