East Leyden High School Alumni
Franklin Park, Illinois (IL)
Alumni Stories
Michael Bussa
Class of 1977
Michael Bussa class of '77, attended Triton College, River Grove, Wright College, Chicago, and UNO (New Orleans) before moving on to the Travel and Hospitality industry.
Having worked for Amtrak, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines, he secured a place in the airline industry for over 20 years.
He has recently published the non-fiction book "NOW BOARDING Confessions of a Stowaway" which chronicles his life in the industry, along with revealing some fascinating, and shocking stories of travel during his youth.
He is currently working on a novel "Red Cabin", which he describes as a "Stephen Kingesque" story.
Having worked for Amtrak, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines, he secured a place in the airline industry for over 20 years.
He has recently published the non-fiction book "NOW BOARDING Confessions of a Stowaway" which chronicles his life in the industry, along with revealing some fascinating, and shocking stories of travel during his youth.
He is currently working on a novel "Red Cabin", which he describes as a "Stephen Kingesque" story.

Recent Members
Bryant Deutschman | 1974 |
Carol Bronoski | 1965 |
Carrie Bernero | 1977 |
Dan Oneill | 1975 |
Janice Soderlund Janice Mysker | 1975 |
Julio Quintero | 2011 |
Mark Colletti | 1975 |
Raul Cabral | 1999 |
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