Derby High School Alumni
Derby, Kansas (KS)
Martin Conyac
Derby High School
Class of 1960
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MARTIN'S PROFILE
| First Name | Martin |
| Last Name | Conyac |
| Graduation Year | Class of 1960 |
| Gender | Male |
| City | N/A |
| State/Province | NV |
| Country | United States |
| Occupation | Geologist/manager/retired 1997 |
| Married | Yes |
| Favorite School Memory | Playing football; Saturday night sock-hops; Cruising around Derby and Wichita. |
| About Me | After high school, I attended Eldorado Junior College for one year, then joined the Navy in January 1962 to become a Hospital Corpsman. I attended basic schools in San Diego, Ca. (graduated as Honorman), then transferred to the Navy Hospital at the Marine Corps Schools at Quantico, Virginia. I attended the Navy Medical School at Bethesda, Md. and graduated as a Clinical Laboratory and Blood Bank tech and was transferred to the Naval hospital at Camp Lejuene, North Carolina. I served in Rota, Spain, on a nuclear submarine tender in 1966. Upon discharge from the Navy, I moved to Seattle, WA, obtained a 2nd class FCC license in communication electronics, worked at the Boeing Space Center in Kent, WA, and later worked as a medical lab tech while attending the U of W. Graduated from u-dub in Spring of 1972 with a BS in geology, worked as a geologist in Adak, Alaska, and Seattle, and eventually moved to Spokane, Wa, in 1975 to work as a mining and minerals field geologist for the U.S. Bureau of Mines. I worked in the 6 western states (Wa, Or, Id, Mt, Ca, Nv) primarily in Wilderness Areas evaluating the mineral potential of Federal lands that were being considered for "Wilderness" designation. In 1987 I moved to Washington, D.C. to take a position as the Alaska Programs Manager for the BuMines, and in 1991 moved to Anchorage to serve as the Deputy Chief of the Alaska Field Operations Center, eventually serving as the Chief after the sitting Chief retired. I retired from the BuMines in December 1994, worked at the Anchorage Blood Bank for 16 months, then moved to Blaine, Washington, in Spring of 1997 where my wife and I lived on our 34' sailboat for almost 2 years. During the time we lived on the boat I designed our retirement house which we had built in summer of 1998 in a nice golf course resort community called Semiahmoo. After living 20 years in Blaine, WA, my wife Lorrie and I moved to Sparks, Nevada, in October of 2017, and we love it here. I had a hemorrhagic stroke Feb. 10th and was completely paralyzed on my right side, but after six months I have rehabilitated fairly well and can now walk using only a cane. Life is good and we look forward to each day as a blessing from God. I have been active in my local community serving as the Vice President and President of the Men's Breakfast Club, President of our local homeowner's association, and President of the local Corvette club. I've toured all over the central and western U.S. with my Corvette(s) and Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and have written travelogues of several of the longest tours. I logged about 60,000 miles in 6 years with my first H-D Deuce, and recently traded it for a new 2009 Road King Classic. In 2008 my wife and I drove our Corvette 175 mph through the Nevada desert on our way to visit Arizona. I've now been retired for almost 15 years. At this time my health is reasonably good, I am deeply in love with my wife of almost 25 years, and unless the government CHANGES it, my finances adequately support my modest lifestyle. "Living well is the best revenge" and I look forward...(read more) |
Class of 1960 Alumni
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Class of 2005
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Class of 1993
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Recent Class of 1960 Reunions
Plan a Class of 1960 Reunion for Free
DHS Class of 1960's 60th year Reunion
Invited Classes: 1959, 1960
Date: Sep 04, 2020
Description: Plans are for a group attending Derby's first home football game Sept. 4 in addition to time at the park's lodge anytime...(read more)
40th Reunion Class of 1978
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Sep 29, 2018
Description: 40th Reunion Class of 1978 on Saturday September 29th There will be food, music, memories and prizes at Warren Farm at 9...(read more)
Friday Mixer for Class of 1960
Invited Classes: 1960
Date: May 08, 2015
Description: This Friday Mixer is a chance to catch up with each other! Each person attending this casual evening will order and pay...(read more)
Derby High School Alumni Annual Banquet
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: May 03, 2014
Description: Send reservations to: Kelly L Herring 1141 Bodine Dr Derby KS 67037 $13.00 Per person Deadline: April 28, 2014
DHS All Alumni Banquet
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: May 04, 2013
Description: Mail check with reservations to: Kelly Herring 1141 Bodine Dr Derby KS 67037 List your graduation year and guest...(read more)
DHS Alumnae Banquet
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: May 04, 2013
Description: '62 reserved a conference room at the Hampton Inn 8:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Coffee, water, soda pop, great memories!!!
DHS Alumni Banquet
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: May 12, 2012
Description: Guests are welcome. Social starts at 4:00---Banquet begins at 6:00. This is the 50th year for 1962 & we want to se...(read more)
The Class of '60 Celebrates 50
Invited Classes: 1960
Date: Jun 04, 2010
Description: One mailing (3 different pages) has gone out already with general information. Please e-mail Kay if we missed you with ...(read more)