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Carl Simmons

I was very fortunate that my parents moved to Sharon when I was 5 years of age from Malden Ma. It was rough back in 1958 but most of the kids though I found to be ok and friendly enough over the years.

Dropped out of school for 3 months in 1971 my senior year. I moved from home, an unbearable situation I thought and felt, and moved to Dorchester with family. I never moved back. I re-enrolled at Sharon High with the guidance of Mr Barrows, Guidance Counselor, who gave me a check for $100 when I graduated as a scholarship incentive in June 1971. At the time I did not realize the value that was in 1971 economy. Will never forget the faith he had in me.

SCHOOLS ATTENDED IN SHARON

Sharon Heights
Cottage St
Sharon Intermediate- Center of town
Sharon Jr High - East St just built
Sharon High

FAVORITE TEACHERS AND SHOUTOUTS

Mr Cooke - Math
Mr Levine - Math

I do not know if they are still with us, but they both inspired me to learn how to use my brain to analyze and think and I wanted to thank them. Also: My Guidance counselor who helped me sort out many issues (in my Jr and Sr years) that I was having in my life at that time when I could not or would not face my parent whom I felt were very old school at the time.

A shout out to Mr Harold Jackson who was always complimentary of my Industrial/Mechanical arts projects. Also, he was my driving instructor and he told me to brake at a stop sign, let the car rock to a stop, look both ways, then proceed if safe to do so. I do this till this very day which has annoyed drivers behind me.

Another shout out is to Mr Blanchard, ass't principle, used to scare me, but once I made him laugh he was ok by me.

NOT SO FAVORITE TEACHERS:

I was inspired by many teachers however, there were two who did so little and went out of their way to try to deter me in anyway to reach my dreams. They did not succeed.


EDUCATION

Burdett College 1972 - Associate Degree in Accounting

Northeastern University - General Courses 1974 -1976

UMass Boston at Columbia Point - 1979 Business Degree



Suffolk University - MBA 1989



New England Banking Institute

1992, 1993 I taught Basic Accounting and Intermediate Acctg. What a worthwhile experience!




LIVING

In the 70's I moved to Houston for love. Hated it so I moved back.

Lived in the south end for 6 years in the late 70's/early 80's and had the best of times. Lived in Brighton many years, bought nice condos on Commonwealth Ave/ Gordon St back in the 80's and 90's.

Moved to Raynham in 2003 and am still there. Very nice town with all the bells and whistles.

Bought a beautiful Town House in Raynham where I have lived for 20 years after I had resided in Boston for over 25 years.




RETIRED IN 2018

Retired after 30 years of service BayBank/USTrust/Citizens employments. Very fortunate to have years of service carried as the banks sold/merge.

HOBBIES

Travelled to Europe, across USA by bus and plane and Amtrak.

In the 90's I started loving country music and learning the two step and line dancing.

Of course R and B and Motown. I think I have seen most all of Motown acts. Diana Ross in concert over 8 times. The last three time I was in the second row from the stage.

I was a skier in the 90's for 3 years and went to various parts of the country to ski, incl Co, ME, VT. Loved it till I fell and broke an ankle.

Sailed up/down Maine coast, and around the British Virgin Islands. Received a sailing cert from Maritime Academy. Loved sailing, loved working on a sail boat, my inability to swim or my fear of falling overboard has never stopped me.

Can't tell you how many cruises I have been on around the Carribbean Islands, Italy and so forth.

Anyways, I have a good life and many wonderful memories. Speak of the Disco years oh my goodness, Me and NY were and still are the best friends. Studio 54 was the best. The broadway plays and people I have met were most fun.


FAMILY TODAY

Unfortunately, both my parents, my sister Deborah( @ 62 yrs of age) and much younger brother Kevin ( @ 31 years of age) have passed. I think of them all the time and I can't help that. Barry, my last living family member is doing well and living in Flanders NJ in a beautiful home with his wife and my nephew JR. Barry works for the Sec in NY. He is 5 yrs younger than I. Very proud of him and his success. As a side note, his son, Jr will be graduating NYU majoring in business in 2023. So very proud of him as well.


LIFES LESSONS

I have had many a friend, some of whom have passed on, moved on, or still in my life who have influenced me over my many years. I was and still am very fortunate for their advice and support and forgiveness when asked.

I have had love and have given love to which I have either grown/ been hurt/have hurt those with whom I had serious relationships. There were some instances in which I wish I could do over but life does not work that way.

But through everyone whom I have met, I took away a bit of knowledge that will always be with me. Thank You.

Overall, I would not change a thing if I had to live my life all over.

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