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RKHS NATION: What is your affiliation with Rufus King High School (RKHS)?

Former RKHS Student (Alumnus)

RKHS ERA: What years did you spend at RKHS? (e.g., 1984-1988)

1970-1973

RKHS CLASS: For all ALUMNI... what was your year of graduation? (4-digits YYYY)

1973

RKHS ADMINISTRATION: Who was the Principal during your years at RKHS?

Spence C. Potter, Mr. Virgil J. Gilmore

RKHS MEMORIES: What are some of your strongest memories of RKHS?

For to met Mr. Wayne Embry (Form Bucks Player), Mr. Rufus Ferguson (Form Wisconsin Badger Football RB Player); The Athleticism in a Versatile; Varietal of Sport Programs: Wrestling, Basketball, Football, etc.... Rufus King (first appearance) in 1971 State Basketball Tournament; Which we placed 2nd In State, The Three Time: Football City Championships (1970, 1971, 1972), And 'The First City Football Team To Be Crown (Class A Divisional City Champions) 1972. Rufus King 1973 City Championship Wrestling Team. Our Name (GENERALS), Our School Colors (Blue&Gold), The Cheerleaders and Pom Pom girls-Drill Team.

"Rufus King High It Self"!!! The Building: The High Towering Front Look (Which has only one classroom at the top). The North Stadium, Our Auditorium, Our Gymnasium, The Science/Physics Lab, The Art Classrooms, Etc.....

RKHS PEOPLE/NAMES: What are the names of the students, teachers, coaches, administrators, counselors, or others in the RUFUS KING NATION that you remember the most?

Coaches: Mr. Bob Kraiss, H. Hansen, I. Handley, T. Zunk, J. Foti, Max Walker

Admin: Mr. Balistreri

Teachers: Ms. O Brian, Ms. Fisher, Ms. Cooper, Ms. Albrecht

Students: Mr. Ralph W. Wilcox, Leroy Cockroft, Larry Holland, Jeff Edwards, Ken Ramsey, Andrew Horton, Jerry Kirk, Carl Dorsey, Charles Hobbler, Charlie Criss

RKHS ACTIVITIES: What were some of your extracurricular activities, clubs, sports, or other interests/pursuits during your RKHS days?

Varsity Football (City Champs) 1972
Three Time Varsity Wrestler (119 pds, 126 pds, 132 pds.) 1971, 1972,1973
119 pds. 2nd Place Wisconsin Dells Tournament (1973)
119 pds. Riverside Champion Tournament (1973)
Rufus King City Champion Wrestling Team (1973)
119 pds. 2nd Place City Tournament (1973)
119 pds. 2nd Place Regional Tournament (1973)
119 pds. 2nd Place Sectional Tournment (1973)
119 pds. State Qualifier

POST RKHS: What have you been doing since your days at RKHS...and what are you doing now?

USS Navy-1973
VA Hospitals; (Milwaukee, North Chicago, West Los Angeles)-1975 to 1988
Yellowstone Firefighter- Fall of1988
County Hospital-1989 to 1995
Froedtert Hospital-1995 to 1997
Quad Graphics-1998

Where did you attend college, grad school, etc. (if applicable)?

MATC (Milwaukee and Mequon) Tailorinng and Clothing Assistant

Where are you currently based? (City & State)

Brown Deer, WI

What is your current profession or career field?

Trade Custom Clothing

What is your highest level of education "COMPLETED?"

Vocational Degree, High School Degree or G.E.D., D.D.S.

What is your relationship/marital status?

Not Married

How did you hear about "RUFUS KING NATION?"

Word of Mouth, Received an email, Other