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William Aura

Niles High School
Class of 1969

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William Aura - Class of 1969 - Niles High School
First Name William
Last Name Aura
Graduation Year Class of 1969
Gender Male
Hometown Niles, Michigan
Relationship Status Married
About Me Travel Writer Photographer Videography Musician / Producer As long as I can remember, I’ve had an affinity for Southeast Asia. Never knew why, but deep down inside I sensed a connection. Browsing through a Buddhist publication in 1998, I spotted an advertisement from the Tibetan Sponsorship Project requesting help to support the schooling of Tibetan refugees. After further investigation of this fine organization I was moved to sponsor a young Tibetan girl by the name of Ugyen Chokey. Her family suffered immense hardship in Tibet and sought refuge in Northern India. The family was destitute and the mother seriously ill. They could not provide her minimal school fees and had nowhere to turn. Ugyen’s dream, as many share in this part of the world, was to rise above her condition through education and benefit her family and culture. I quickly learned the enormous challenges posed on these peace loving people and decided to do what ever I could to help. For two years we exchange letters, report cards and holiday wishes. Gradually a rewarding connection was made. In late 2001, I was informed there was a tour group of sponsors taking a pilgrimage to the region. I knew I must go. With the generous support of family and friends, we trekked throughout Tibet, Nepal and India in 2002. My first adventure initiated a series of observational journals I decided to call Aura Communications. The Himalayan world simply cast a spell on me, and throughout the follow...(read more)
William Aura - Class of 1969 - Niles High School

Class of 1969 Alumni

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Recent Class of 1969 Reunions

Plan a Class of 1969 Reunion for Free

55 Year Class of 1969 Reunion (Niles, MI)

Invited Classes: 1969

Date: Jul 26, 2024

Description: The 55th Year Reunion will be the weekend of July 26th & 27th, 2024. The Friday night gathering will be at the Nile...(read more)

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2015 Class Reunion

Invited Classes: All Classes

Date: Oct 03, 2015

Description: I need people to help put this together, the event is semi casual, there will be Cash Bar and some finger foods at the e...(read more)

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