How long have you been enrolled in the SMC Emeritus program?
25 years.
What was your occupation prior to retirement?
Rocket engineer.
What was your highest level of education?
Earned College Bachelor Degree or higher
What are the top reasons why you value the SMC Emeritus Program?
- Increase knowledge and skills
- Expand social circle
Pearls of Wisdom: What advice would you give your 18-year-old self?
- Honesty, Self respect, Responsibility
- Use every opportunity to further knowledge and career and establish relationships
- Travel while healthy and before being tied down by marriage and family
- Protect the environment
- Laugh and enjoy life
- Help others
What are some of your biggest accomplishments in life?
- Marriage
- Rocket design
- Crew on racing sailboats
- Railroad car owner
- Small scale manufacturer
- Became a Traveler
- Photographer
- Solved a problem for NASA
The SMC Emeritus Program has helped me as a lifelong learner because 1). it has expanded my horizons in photography, and 2). it increased my appreciation for life and the environment through films.
The best part about being an SMC Emeritus student is the excellent instructors offering a wide range of subjects at zero or very reasonable cost.