James Madison Memorial High School Alumni
Madison, Wisconsin (WI)
William Bliss
James Madison Memorial High School
Class of 1973
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WILLIAM'S PROFILE
| First Name | William |
| Last Name | Bliss |
| Graduation Year | Class of 1973 |
| Gender | Male |
| City | N/A |
| State/Province | FL |
| Country | United States |
| Occupation | Retired Physicist / Software Architect |
| Married | Yes |
| Favorite School Memory | Jazz Ensemble was fun. I remember my amazement at how far more mature/advanced some students were than myself. Like the time J.J. asked our very macho 9'th grade biology teacher, "what does sperm taste like?" Wow! I hardly knew what that stuff was, a...(read more) |
| About Me | During my years at UW, I.. > Joined the Wisc. Air National Guard. > Owned/operated a skydiving school at Waunakee airport (Badger Skydivers). > Competed in 10-person freefall competitions. > Got my pilot's license. > After graduation, I worked in the theory dept. at an electron synchrotron accelerator. > Got arrested and declared persona non grata in Costa Rica, apparently for being a liberal. > Worked at Fermilab. > Started a software company, or three. > Designed some imaging software. > Fiancee (Patricia) and I quit our jobs, bought a boat, and then cruised around Florida. > Bought a 100' dock with a condo attached. > Did some physics teaching. > Wished I had never bought a boat. > Retired (again). > Moved to Marco Island (not recommended). > Moved to Daytona Beach. > Became a political activist. > 2016 elected to Precinct Captain. > Elected to County's Conservation Board > President: Fun Coast Progressives > Now I'm involved in teaching scientists and local politic...(read more) |
Class of 1973 Alumni
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Class of 1981
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Class of 1993
Jessica Brown
Class of 2007
Thomas Schoenbeck
Class of 1976
Dawn Lalley
Class of 1987
Mindy Galbraith
Class of 1996
Chris Ash
Class of 1991
Charles Foulke
Class of 1974
Wanda Bush
Class of 1979
Justin Stadler
Class of 1997
Giotto Troia
Class of 2007
Mark Ott
Class of 1990
Brian Griffin
Class of 1989
Bonnie Osthoff
Class of 1974
Jim Heberlein
Class of 1972
Helena Smith
Class of 1990
Steve Beirne
Class of 1987
Michael Dougherty
Class of 1974
Recent Class of 1973 Reunions
Plan a Class of 1973 Reunion for Free
Class of 1973 Reunion
Invited Classes: 1973
Date: Sep 16, 2023
Description: Cost is $20 per person to be paid at the door. Please indicate menu choice for each attendee: surf & turf, sea bass ...(read more)
Class of 1973 Reunion
Invited Classes: 1973
Date: Sep 08, 2018
Description: Fun evening of music and great food in a beautiful lake front hotel. Start time 5:00 p.m. until 11:00 p.m. All food and...(read more)
Class of '73 40th Reunion
Invited Classes: 1973
Date: Aug 03, 2013
Description: Register by July 10! Rooms will be reserved for out of towers, this is going to be a spectacular event! Lavish food, ope...(read more)