Homestead High School Alumni
Mequon, Wisconsin (WI)
Hope Wertz
Homestead High School
Class of 2006
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HOPE'S PROFILE
| First Name | Hope |
| Last Name | Wertz |
| Graduation Year | Class of 2006 |
| Gender | Female |
| Current Location | Summerville, South Carolina |
| Hometown | Summerville, South Carolina |
| Relationship Status | Married |
| About Me | "The essential thing in life is not so much conquering as fighting well." - Baron De Coubertin When it is dark, you can see the stars. - Persian proverb hopeshaw.blogspot.com Why do I run? Those who don't can't understand. The pain is real every day. Is it easier now? Not really-it's the same pain I felt the first day I began only easier to cover greater distances in a shorter period of time. The pain is the same, and I understand it always will be. I dread it, and in a sense, I crave it. Why do I run? To stay in shape, to keep my health, to feel better-all partial reasons, I suppose. The reason is confirmation- confirmation that I am in control. Everyday I must make a choice-a choice to experience pain and discomfort in order to achieve a higher goal or give in to the body's urging to do something else more comforting and pleasurable. Who is in control? My body or me? Every time I run, I verify tome that I am in control and that I can be the master of my own destiny. That is why I run. I feel guilty when I don't run-when the body wins. Running is a challenge of my "will" of my mind over matter, of me against myself. Running is a mental conditioning as well as physical. It's the therapy of the "will" for me. Each run is a success-the richest and most deeply satisfying. Strangely, but unmistakably tied to self-discipline, self-denial, and self-control. In a world where I often feel helpless, victimized, and controlled, running helps me receive feelings of hope, strength, and conviction that I can make a difference and I can be responsible for me. Why do I run? I run for success, success is the ul...(read more) |
Class of 2006 Alumni
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Class of 1989
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Class of 1975
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Class of 1988
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Class of 1991
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Class of 1968
Erin Mcdermott
Class of 1982
Deidra Siegman
Class of 2003
Douglas Orman
Class of 1975
John Hoffman
Class of 1979
Jennifer Smith
Class of 1988
Jeffrey Arkins
Class of 1981
John McMichael
Class of 1974
Liz Lachey
Class of 1999
Laurie Harpke
Class of 1973
Tracy Miller
Class of 1982
Spring Gierach
Class of 1980
Susan (sue) Walker
Class of 1964
Recent Class of 2006 Reunions
Plan a Class of 2006 Reunion for Free
Class of 1993 Reunion 20 years!
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Nov 30, 2013
Description: Reunion Details – Main Event Venue: The Mac (758 N. Broadway St., Milwaukee, WI 53202) Date: November 30, 2013 Ti...(read more)
20th Reunion Class of 93
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Nov 26, 2013
Description: We are planning the reunion over the Thanksgiving Holiday. We are still working out the details, but know that we plan...(read more)
Homestead High School Alumni Basketball Game & Networking Event
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Nov 27, 2010
Alumni gathering afater Homecoming
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Oct 09, 2009
Description: This is the celebration of the 50th aniversary of Homestead High. Monday September 14 - commemoration of the first day o...(read more)