Patty Jo Sawvel (Patty Jo Bailey)

Genesee High School

Class of 1976

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Patty Jo Bailey - Class of 1976 - Genesee High School

First Name	Patty Jo
Last Name	Sawvel
Maiden Name	Bailey
Graduation Year	Class of 1976
Gender	Female
City	N/A
State/Province	NC
Country	United States
Occupation	Writer/ Nsa Speaker/ Presenter
Married	Yes
Favorite School Memory	I had a lot of fun my senior year as one of the "five foxes"-- an innocent group of five girls that compared notes on life and school. I also enjoyed so many of the teachers.. Mr. Brown, Mr. Kavula, and of course, Principal Dorothy Baker-- who is IN MY BOOK-- becau...(read more)
About Me	I took the path less traveled and instead of college I followed the questions and followed my faith. I can't say it was easier, but there was no boredom! I married two years after graduation and this year will celebrate our 35th Anniversary. Our three children and grown and don't ask us for money!!! :) As you might recall, I am one of Jehovah's Witnesses... forever answering Bible questions in the hall at school for the "inquiring minds" that were my classmates. As you might expect... being nicknamed "the mouth" I did go into communications of all sorts. First, I sold real estate, then insurance, and finally stocks and bonds. All that "hands on" training prepared me for my next adventure as an Investigative Reporter. I had a chance to answer the question: "Why would two kids from the same family make opposite choices about drug abuse?" I was answering this question at the same time that I was raising three teens so it was perfect timing! This led to an opportunity to be a founding president of a community organization called Kernersville Cares for Kids and that venture helped me understand what "community" or common unity is all about. Fifteen years later, all this research led to my book "UNDER THE INFLUENCE: THE TOWN THAT LISTENED TO ITS KIDS. Now, I'm speaking about all of this nationally as it is a key and common issue in all communities. Recently, I joined National Speakers Association to once more place myself in a "learning environment" to better myself so I can better serve. I must say that even at the age of 55... life is NOT slowing down and is definitely NOT boring!!! I'm only hoping that I can keep up with all of the new opportunities and know when to say no! In the meantime, I'm saying yes to kids, ...(read more)