Western High School Alumni
Baltimore, Maryland (MD)
Jacquelyn Gaines (Jacquelyn Keyes)
Western High School
Class of 1975
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JACQUELYN'S PROFILE
| First Name | Jacquelyn |
| Last Name | Gaines |
| Maiden Name | Keyes |
| Graduation Year | Class of 1975 |
| Gender | Female |
| City | N/A |
| State/Province | PA |
| Country | United States |
| Occupation | Executive Health Care Coach/Author |
| Married | Yes |
| Favorite School Memory | Performing at school dinnner theaters and mingling with classmates in the quad. |
| About Me | Hi Everyone! Today I hold in my hand my very first published book "Believing You Can Fly". I cannot tell you the excitement I feel in seeing it in print after almost a year of birthing pain. It won't be available in stores for probably another month, however, if you would like to order ....here's the information: Contact: Dorrance Publishers at 1-800-788-7654 Book sales department. Tell them the title of the book and my name: Jacquelyn Gaines This book follows my career journey as one of the few minority women in US history to run a health system. My journey has been filled with challenges both as a woman and as a person of color. Through vivid storytelling, significant events reveal lessons for those who aspire to reach higher goals in their life even though the challenges may appear insurmountable. My story also reveals the underbelly of the health care industry that many choose not to see. Maintaining courage, integrity and believing in yourself against the odds are proven to be the ingredients for success sometimes at a very high personal price. I chose to share my story so that others can find the strength in themselves to achieve beyond where they ever thought they could go and to demonstrate the power that one individual can make in improving someone’s life. I have been a leader in the health care industry for over 30 years, starting as a nurse and working my way up to the President & CEO of Mercy Health Partners for Northeast Pennsylvania. I have been recognized nationally for my work in indigent health care and creating health care delivery systems for our most vulnerable citizens and have lectured throughout the country for more than two decades. There are only a handful of minority women in U.S. history to make it this far in health care leadership and can write from this perspective I would be honored to share this very exciting moment with all of y...(read more) |
Class of 1975 Alumni
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Class of 1971
Toya Sterling
Class of 1986
Terry Slacum
Class of 1983
Angela Sherman
Class of 1976
Wendy Dodd
Class of 1984
Dorothy Bertak
Class of 1963
Donna Giardina
Class of 1969
Jean Flanigan
Class of 1965
Jacquetta White
Class of 1984
Steve Wilson
Class of 1980
Addie Clowney
Class of 1985
Daphne Savoy
Class of 1983
Shirley Meyers
Class of 1974
Natasha Major
Class of 1986
Sharon Burnett
Class of 1976
Daphne Neal
Class of 1974
Patrice Davis
Class of 1990
Jody Severns
Class of 1992
Recent Class of 1975 Reunions
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WHS Class of 70 -65th Birthday Bash and Class Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Oct 28, 2017
Description: Visit us on Facebook at "Western High School Class of 1970" for contact and payment information. PayPal availa...(read more)
Class of 1997 20th Year Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Oct 07, 2017
Description: Formal event with open bar. $90 per person/ $170 per couple through March Payable via Paypal: whs97reuniontreasury@gmail...(read more)
Class of 1982 35th Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Jun 24, 2017
Description: Tickets can be paid on Paypal @ westernhigh82@gmail.com
Western High School's Class of 1982 35th Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Jun 24, 2017
Description: Boarding begins promptly at 6:30pm. The vessel will set sail at 7:00pm. Not responsible for lateness on either end. Park...(read more)