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 1994
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Class of 1995
Alex Cramer
Class of 2012
Richard Maker
Class of 1996
Per Helmersen
Class of 1969
Lisa Leslie
Class of 1983
Malin Thurrell
Class of 1977
Stephen Parks
Class of 1985
Marla Oliva
Class of 1973
Rebecca Ganetzky
Class of 2001
Odeta Tillman
Class of 1975
Mort Spreen
Class of 1976
Adam Khalifa
Class of 2006
Brian Brian Gutweiler
Class of 1992
Tricia Wentworth
Class of 1987
Kathy Zimmer
Class of 1968
Kylie Simpson
Class of 1996
Jim Kramer
Class of 1984
Recent Class of 1973 Reunions
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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)