John F. Temmerman

New Trier East

had a satisfying business career, culminating in a Controllership role until I retired to help my wife with her mobility. Starting in the early 90's, took up my horns again, developed pro-level skills and have had and am continuing a fulfilling career as a jazz musician and music teacher.

Well, Mr. Streightiff's marching band was so bad people would go out for sports so they wouldn't march. I wasn't real athletic, so I was stuck. It ruined me for that in college, too. One of my few regrets was not doing a year in the marching Illini.

I liked Miss Clendening, although I gave her a hard time. My last 2 math teachers, Mr. Benson and Mr. Lindley were great.

getting into stage band my senior year and orchestra my junior year are a dead heat.

rocking out as a guest soloist with HIgh Sierra was close, being a regular in the Gross Point Blues Band.

cliques, not having enough dates, etc.

I'm not answering that

I wish I'd paid more attention and listened more to Miss Clendening. She was a superior musician.

The other things were music things:

1. Loud rock musicians use ear plugs when perofrming

2. The keys that are easy for the horn players are not the ones that the guitar players like to play. I had to shed a lot to keep up.

No

none of the above

No

No

I didn't think it was too big, I had my friends. it sure was competitive in the music groups, but, hey, there were a lot of heavy players.

I went to wrestling at the Ampitheatre when I was in college

studied a little harder my first 2 years; ask more girls on dates

Raging Liberal

drink

Yes

A brain

No, I was never whiny

Marrying my wife. We're still in love 30 years later

I'm older, wiser and more laid back.

Yeah, it sure beats the alternative

College was easy compared to New Trier

The same way I chose my spouse - solely for love

Other SS Faith Hope & Charity

MBA

Winnetka

Going to New Trier

The following classmates from New Trier East: Charles Crump