Reynoldsburg High School Alumni
Reynoldsburg, Ohio (OH)
James Williard
Reynoldsburg High School
Class of 1969
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JAMES' PROFILE
| First Name | James |
| Last Name | Williard |
| Graduation Year | Class of 1969 |
| Gender | Male |
| City | N/A |
| State/Province | DC |
| Country | United States |
| Occupation | U.S. Diplomat |
| Married | Yes |
| Favorite School Memory | Being co-valedictorian with Chris, Cheryl, and Jan - and (I would say), Eloise. |
| About Me | I left Reynoldsburg the day after graduation for an internship with The Christian Science Monitor. From Boston, I went to Illinois where I studied Political Science at Principia College. During my undergraduate days, I had internships with Senator Charles Percy, the President's Council on Environmental Quality, and The Monitor (a second time). I also participated in a quarter abroad in London and visited Mexico. Following Principia, I spent a year as a graduate fellow at the Illinois State Legislature, affiliated with Sangamon State University (now the University of Illinois). In 1975, I joined the U.S. State Department and went on to serve in embassies around the world, including the Congo, Egypt, Qatar, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines, Mexico (twice), India, Peru, Uruguay, and Honduras. I retired last November after 34 years and 7 months in the State Dept., having reached the rank of Minister Counselor. However, State rehired me almost immediately to monitor the Spanish Presidency of the European Union. I am currently in Madrid along with my wife, who is a State Department employee. In June, I will sort of retire once again and spend time at our home on Clearwater Beach, Florida. However, I'll be back in Madrid in August and may do some teaching at one of the universities in Spain or take on another State Dept assignment in January, somewhere in Europe, but based in Spain. My career has been great - I've had the opportunity to meet several of our presidents and secretaries of state and various other interesting folks. We have a son in Florida and we've helped raise two young ladies - a Peruvian and a Mexican. From time to time, I've made it back to Central Ohio to see my niece and nephews who still live in the Columbus area. Speaking of Columbus, I visited his burial site in Seville a few weeks ago - really impressive. Saludo...(read more) |
Class of 1969 Alumni and Other Nearby Classes
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Class of 1979
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Class of 1988
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Class of 2006
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Class of 2000
Kate Hemry
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Bonnie Page
Class of 2011
Benjamin (bj) Johnson
Class of 1988
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Class of 1981
David Early
Class of 2003
Melissa Maxwell
Class of 1989
Gwen Cook
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Class of 1999
Cheryl Ellcessor
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Jay Cavender
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Class of 1985
Katie Miller
Class of 2005
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Recent Class of 1969 Reunions
Plan a Class of 1969 Reunion for Free
RHS Class Reunion 1976
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Jul 23, 2016
Description: Please send check or money order to Vicki Perkins, 1057 Briarcliff Rd., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068. Please include name of s...(read more)
Reynoldsburg Class of 1969 Reunion
Invited Classes: 1969
Date: Oct 03, 2014
Description: Friday night homecoming game Saturday night dinner at 94th Aero Squadron More details will be posted later such as menu,...(read more)
Reynoldsburg Class of 1978 35 Year Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Aug 10, 2013
Description: All classes are welcome to join the festivities with the Class of 1978. Cash bar, dinner on your own in the restaurant...(read more)