I had so much admiration for Sandra when I was in high school. She had so much intelligence and grace, and just seemed so "together" at a time when so many of us struggled with our own identities. It doesn't surprise me at all that she became a lawyer, and I have no doubt she was an excellent one. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
I am heartbroken to hear of Sandra's passing. I was so looking forward to seeing her one more time. Sandra was wise beyond her years. She was always kind, gracious and encouraging. I agree with Ginger that I'm not surprised to hear that she became a lawyer. She always had such a deep sense of what was just and good. I know that her early life was not easy, but she was never a victim and I hope that her later life was filled with joy.
Sandy was so bright, and it seemed to me always had a joyful demeanor. And I remember her voice, clear and with a hint of a southern accent? I am sorry to hear she has passed away.
So sad to learn of Sandy's passing. From 8th grade at Mud B on, Sandy was almost a daily presence and a true Rock. Smart, steady, reliable, funny. Did I mention smart? I never forgot her cleaning my clock in a Mud B debate: Sandy knew what she was talking about, I didn't. Logic and preparation won out over flash and charm, as it should. Thinking of Sandy reminds me of her Mustang with kayak strapped on top. Who owned a kayak in 1969? Also her skill in Spanish and AFS trip abroad. And winning enough on Jeapardy to pay for law school at Pepperdine. I so looked forward to seeing her at our reunion. Will be thinking of you, Sandy!
In my years at Mesa I may have only been in a couple of classes with Sandy but everyone knew she was a brilliant student with an unlimited future. There were kids that had to grind out grades and a handful that were naturally gifted. Sandy was the latter. So sad to hear she has passed. This is the tragedy of a 50th reunion to learn of those who left us too soon. R.I.P.
Ginger Albee (Storey-Welch)
I had so much admiration for Sandra when I was in high school. She had so much intelligence and grace, and just seemed so "together" at a time when so many of us struggled with our own identities. It doesn't surprise me at all that she became a lawyer, and I have no doubt she was an excellent one. I am so sorry to hear of her passing.
Joyce C. Steinbacher (Marcarelli)
I am heartbroken to hear of Sandra's passing. I was so looking forward to seeing her one more time. Sandra was wise beyond her years. She was always kind, gracious and encouraging. I agree with Ginger that I'm not surprised to hear that she became a lawyer. She always had such a deep sense of what was just and good. I know that her early life was not easy, but she was never a victim and I hope that her later life was filled with joy.
Nancy E. Ackelson
Sandy was so bright, and it seemed to me always had a joyful demeanor. And I remember her voice, clear and with a hint of a southern accent? I am sorry to hear she has passed away.
Michael Woodard
So sad to learn of Sandy's passing. From 8th grade at Mud B on, Sandy was almost a daily presence and a true Rock. Smart, steady, reliable, funny. Did I mention smart? I never forgot her cleaning my clock in a Mud B debate: Sandy knew what she was talking about, I didn't. Logic and preparation won out over flash and charm, as it should. Thinking of Sandy reminds me of her Mustang with kayak strapped on top. Who owned a kayak in 1969? Also her skill in Spanish and AFS trip abroad. And winning enough on Jeapardy to pay for law school at Pepperdine. I so looked forward to seeing her at our reunion. Will be thinking of you, Sandy!
L. David Stratton
In my years at Mesa I may have only been in a couple of classes with Sandy but everyone knew she was a brilliant student with an unlimited future. There were kids that had to grind out grades and a handful that were naturally gifted. Sandy was the latter. So sad to hear she has passed. This is the tragedy of a 50th reunion to learn of those who left us too soon. R.I.P.