Ms. Anne Andrews
"Hi! I started to teach at Acton in 1973. I am still here. My husband, Bruce, my daughter, Kaitlyn and I live in Georgetown. We still think that Acton High School is a great place to be. I am still teaching Physical Education and coaching Basketball and Track and Field and am the manager and trainer for the Girls Hockey Team. Bruce retired six years ago. He has come back as a volunteer coach and coaches Track and Field and Girls Hockey. Kaitlyn is 14 and in Grade 9 at Acton High. She plays Junior Girls Basketball, Girls Hockey and participates in Track and Field. Bruce and I are excited about the upcoming 25th Reunion this Spring. We look forward to seeing many former students and friends."
andrewsa@hdsb.ca

Mr. Norbert Axtmann
"I started teaching at Acton High School in 1980 and took the job for a year, planning on getting back to Toronto the following year. What can I say, I'm now into my 29th year of teaching, and still here.  I guess it really has been "worth the drive".  Special thanks to the class of 1980-81 who were such a great group & made me feel at home at the start of my teaching career.  Over the years I have taught: Technical Studies - Drafting and Design (all board drafting back then, now all Computer Aided Drafting), Wood Working, Transportation, Mathematics, Art, Interior Design, Business, Communications Technology and Special Education.  I have coached gymnastics, volleyball & badminton and was the staff advisor for the yearbook for a number of years.
axtmannn@hdsb.ca

Ms. Suzi Beber & Mr. Tom Wright
"Tom and Suzi lead a dog's life. Tom is a retarded teacher now (I know most of you thought I always was retarded) after 24 years at Acton. Suzi was a vice-principal in Burlington until she became disabled 10 years ago. So our life is focused on our dogs -- wonderful Golden Retrievers. You can see Suzi's work on her web site at www.smilingblueskies.com. We will miss all
of you at the reunion because we are travelling west to live permanently in Victoria, B.C. on April 25. Suzi loves email and I like snail mail and phone calls. So keep in touch via the web site or 1033 Donwood Drive, Victoria BC, V8X 4G3, 250 704 1366."
suzib@smilingblueskies.com

Mr. Tom Birss
"I taught Math and Geography for one great year from 1981 to '82 at Acton High. I was on a 'one year less a day' contract. After my year, I accepted a contract with the Waterloo Board and over the years moved from teaching to administration. I am presently the Principal of Cameron Heights Collegiate in Kitchener. I a retired in June. My year at Acton High School was perhaps the most enjoyable of my career. I was very involved with the Outers Club and the Voyageur Teams during my stay and continued competing as a voyageur for many years with the school teams after my departure. I still cherish the lasting friendships and experiences that I acquired during my stay at your great school."
twbirss@aol.com

Mr. Rick Boychuk
"Taught mathematics and computer science at Acton High School, 1974 to 1980. Joan and I moved into town the summer of 1980 and we have lived in Acton ever since. Now our two children attend AHS. I am currently a vice-principal at that other high school in Halton Hills. However, I must say, that each night when I drive home I know that it is always WORTH THE DRIVE TO ACTON!!!
boychukr@haltondsb.on.ca

Ms. Joyce Bradley
"I was Principal at Acton High School from January 1994 to June 1998 and retired that June. The students and staff at Acton High are the best! I have been enjoying singing with The Over Tones, a Guelph women's
barbershop chorus since I was at Acton (thanks, Paul Tamblyn!). We have three grandchildren close by and that's fun too! I've done some travelling -- to Spain and France in the spring and will take a trip to Mexico with a group of friends in February '03."
joycebari@cogeco.ca

Mr. Ken Ellis
Hi everyone. I'm a former Acton High English teacher and teacher librarian. I came to the school in 1970 after teaching in Hamilton, Burlington, and Africa. I retired from Acton in 1998. Currently, I am living in Mississauga and am now married to the former Louise Gatenby-Krueger who was a Family Studies and a Guidance Counsellor at Acton High. I am enjoying meeting new friends and reawakening an old travel bug having been to Europe and Central America, and just returning from the most challenging of the trips, a sled haul in the Arctic. Friends interested in this last trek can view photos under "Expedition" on a web site by clicking here.
ellisk@rogers.com

Ms. Jane Forbes
"Acton was home for 13 years and I treasure every minute of my time there. My husband Steve, daughter Laura, and I live in Etobicoke of the megacity. I took early retirement last year and I'm thoroughly enjoying the pace of life. Doing some traveling, gardening, cycling, writing and generally spending more time with family. Life's good. I'd love to hear from you."
jane@trilliumpr.com

Mr. Dave Jones
"Me, I'm Dave Jones, who taught at AHS from '74 to '99. I started in science and ended up in student services/guidance. (Early Outers events with Doc and Wally R. introduced me to the school.) When I retired we had four kids at home still. Now do some boating, lots of hiking, some volunteer work and make donuts PT for Tim H. in Arthur and Mt. Forest. Was diagnosed with chronic fatigue so have many OK days and a few SLOW days."
jones6@freespace.net

Mr. Blair Lyttle
"Wow, its been a long time, but seems like only yesterday I was teaching math at Acton (1980 to 1986). It was a great way to begin a career, surrounded by supportive and helpful teachers and of course, wonderful students. I'm in my 22nd year now, my 10th here at Enloe High School in Raleigh, North Carolina. Here with my wife Linda and two boys, Mason (11) and Brendan (10). Love it down here, but miss my friends back home. If I'm not there for the reunion, know that I'm thinking of you."
linblair@bellsouth.net

Ms. Sue Rietschin (Burns)
"I was a teacher at Acton High School from 1970 until 1985.  I have fond memories of teaching math, physics, science and then being a guidance counsellor.  I think I learned more about life and people than anything I might have taught the students.  I am now retired and living in Guelph with my husband Jurg.  We have 2 grandchildren and 4 children between us...the "children" being grown up and scatter from Toronto to New Zealand.  We have done lots of travelling and I am very busy doing community work and running a little counselling practice.  I look forward to greeting former students and staff at the Reunion!"
jsriet@sentex.net

Mr. Wally Rowley
"Several changes since last entry. Taught Sciences and 'Outered' there from 1970-1979, thence moved to Douglas area of Renfrew County (aka "The Boonies") for five years in business with an outdoor co-op. Returned to teach in max. security jail, adult storefront schools, industrial plants, and conventional classrooms etc. throughout the Ottawa Valley. Bev & I ret'd from teaching in '02. She now costumes for the NAC in Ottawa and The Stratford Festival three to four months per year while I am a Paramedic for the County of Renfrew. Travel to SW England, the Czech Republic and a seven-week trekking trip in the Solo-Khumbu (Everest) Region of Nepal (2005) have enriched our lives. Currently we are hosting two Nepali guides as they learn re Canada and work in the forestry industry locally. Namaste to all. Contacts welcome."
caves_bandb@sympatico.ca

Mr. David Sale
Taught music, computers and math for 25 years (1974-1999). Once I got to Acton High I didn't want to leave. Still enjoying the quiet life in Pakenham (near Ottawa). Playing as much music as possible, trying my hand at writing some, and running a small computer business. Daughter Margaret is married and lives nearby in Almonte. Son Jim is based in London, England and working throughout Europe. My wife, Sue (AHS nurse 1969-1970), is still working part-time in a doctor's office and churning out fine quilts in her spare time.  We love to hear from former students so do drop a line and let us know what's new in your life.
david.sale@sympatico.ca

Dr. Paul Tamblyn
"Hi! It is Doc. We are living in Kingston Mills, Ontario, and I still work with music and barbershoppers. I am a certified Trainer of Choral Directors. And I know Tom would say I should have been certified a long time ago. We are busy working in the woods and last year's project was the classiest log outhouse on Devil Lake. This year's project is a timberframe 40 ft. by 12 ft. (notice the metric) storage shed for canoes and stuff." 

We're sad to announce that former Acton High teacher Dr. Paul Tamblyn passed away after a short battle with cancer on Wed. Feb. 17, 2010.

Mr. Bill Taylor
"What goes around comes around. I was a history teacher at Acton from 1975 to 1991 ... and now I'm back as vice-principal."
taylorb@haltondsb.on.ca

Ms. LeAnne Taylor
"My association with Acton goes back to 1976 when I married Bill Taylor. Both of our children attended Acton High School, I was the key supply teacher from 1991-1996 and a member of staff from 1997-1999, teaching everything from history to English and even keyboarding! I am currently teaching History and Sociology at Aldershot (the second smallest Halton school!) in Burlington. I am fortunate because I can still keep my close contacts with Acton through Bill. I'm looking forward to meeting up with old friends and former students at the reunion."
haw_taylor@hotmail.com

Dean Fink
Hello to former students and colleagues. I was the Principal of Acton High School from 1975 to 1978 at a time when the ‘new' school was built. I left Acton to become an area superintendent in Oakville, and over time rose to my level of incompetence (although I suspect there were some who felt I had achieved this distinction at Acton) as a Halton regional superintendent. I retired early in 1993 to pursue an academic career. I received my PhD in 1996 and since that time I have written 5 (soon to be 6) books on educational leadership. My writing has led to a rather exciting consulting career. I have presented workshops or lectures in 30 different countries including some common destinations such as Australia, the UK, the U.S., New Zealand, China, Singapore, and Spain as well as such less travelled to places such as Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Macedonia, Uzbekistan, Turkey, Israel and all of the Baltic states. I presently reside in Ancaster Ontario with my wife of 46 years, Ramona. Our daughters are both teachers. My two grandsons are 15 and 12, and much to our delight, live nearby. It seems only a short time ago that I stood in a cornfield with the former Acton trustee Tom Watson, as he pointed out the boundaries for the new Acton High School. I cherish my brief but memorable years at Acton and wish all former colleagues and students well.
deanfink@cogeco.ca

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