West Plains High School Alumni
West Plains, Missouri (MO)
Alene Russell (Alene Polly Downen)
West Plains High School
Class of 1959
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ALENE'S PROFILE
| First Name | Alene |
| Last Name | Russell |
| Maiden Name | Polly Downen |
| Graduation Year | Class of 1959 |
| Gender | Female |
| City | N/A |
| State/Province | MO |
| Country | United States |
| Occupation | Retired from Government |
| Married | Yes |
| Favorite School Memory | Singing and imitating Elvis on the bus. Singing in Glee Club and being in Mr. Clark's speech class. |
| About Me | Married for 47 years to the same man, had three boys and miscarried two little girls, worked mostly for the Federal Government in many interesting jobs, Worked many years for IRS in KC, MO,worked for Academics and the Hospital at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, worked several jobs at Lukw AFB, AZ in Supply, 311th Fighter Squadron, the Hospital, and Civil Engineering. Worked as an advocate for abused women, men, and children at the US Air Force at Peterson AFB, CO, retiring from there due to a terrible auto accident in 1992 which left me unable to ever work again. I have been fortunate to meet many dignitaries in my work. I met Teddy Kennedy, and the Shah of Iran kissed my hand! I am now retired and plant, harvest, can, and freeze a large 125 by 125 foot garden. I have many flowers in my yard. I enjoy church, my commu...(read more) |
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