Mike Willis

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Where do you live?	Kent, WA USA

Spouse/Partner Name:	Diane

Children:	Kellen, born 1981 Katie, born 1984 Jaren, born 1987

Military Service:	Air National Guard

Occupation:	Retired teacher/coach. Private educational consultant specializing in college admissions.

School Story:

Being on a basketball team that won the state championship provided a lifetime of memories, good friends and a career. Terrible student. Thanks to Scott McClellan for getting me through Guillory's senior English class! The interesting twist is that I taught English for four years! Don't worry I got a lot better with diagramming sentences and identifying a dangling participle!

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Taught/coached basketball at Tahoma High School 1975-1979
Taught/coached at Green River Community College 1980-1991
Taught/coached at Kennedy High School 1992-2005
Taught/coached at Bellarmine Prep 2006-2014
Retired in January 2014.
Owned an educational consulting business.
Finally retired for good. Enjoy life on the golf course and joining my wife babysitting four granddaughters. Two in Boise and two in LA.

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Oct 20, 2025 at 9:12 AM

Good morning Gary. I like many of your classmates wish you a happy birthday. Hope you have something fun planned today. Our class continues to gather to share many memories. Two are being planned as I write. Hope to see you. Enjoy your day. —-Mike

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Oct 19, 2025 at 9:37 AM

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Posted on: Oct 19, 2025 at 9:33 AM

Hi Ken. Just a short note wishing you a happy birthday! Too hot down south? Then come home and kool off. Enjoy your day. —-Mike

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Oct 17, 2025 at 8:26 AM

Good morning Dana. Happy birthday. My daughter is a UA grad. We all really enjoyed Tucson. Sounds like you do too. Enjoy!!

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Oct 04, 2025 at 8:59 AM

Happy birthday Jim. Hope you are doing well in your new digs! —-Mike

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Sep 24, 2025 at 11:51 AM

Posted on: Sep 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM

Hello Dick. Happy birthday. Hope things are going well for you. Would like to see you at any of our class gatherings. Next one the Ed Torkelson holiday Food Drive. You should receive an email reminder. If you are not receiving our updates send me your email address. Enjoy your birthday. —-Mike

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Sep 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM

Happy birthday Randy. Time for you to check in with your high school mates. Hope you are doing well. —-Mike

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Sep 08, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Posted on: Sep 08, 2025 at 9:48 AM

Happy birthday Darrell. Food drive gathering in December. Would be great to you again.

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Sep 07, 2025 at 9:27 AM

Good morning Mark. Keeping my string of “happy birthday “ wishes alive. Wish we could see you. Hope you are doing well. —-Mike

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Aug 09, 2025 at 2:06 PM

Posted on: Aug 09, 2025 at 12:52 PM

Hi Margaret. Happy birthday. Hope to see you at our August gathering. Enjoy your day.
—Mike

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Aug 02, 2025 at 8:02 AM

Happy birthday Doug. Been far too long since we have seen you. Hope you are well? Enjoy your day. —-Mike

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Aug 01, 2025 at 9:46 AM

Happy birthday John. Make it a good one! —-Mike

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Jul 29, 2025 at 9:39 AM

Hi Patty. Happy birthday. Hope you are doing well. Miss seeing you at our class gatherings. Summer is here hope you can come home for our August event. We can cruise the loop in your honor!! —-Mike

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Jul 29, 2025 at 9:33 AM

Hi Dave. Been a while since we have seen you. Hope you are doing well? Would love to see you at any of our class gatherings. Have fun today. —-Mike

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Jul 25, 2025 at 9:54 AM

Happy birthday John. Ready to join us at our summer gathering? Enjoy your day.
—-Mike

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Jul 04, 2025 at 12:01 PM

Happy birthday Judy. Haven’t seen you in a while. Hope you are doing well. August is our next reunion gathering. It would great to see you. Enjoy your day!! —-Mike

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Jul 03, 2025 at 12:35 PM

Posted on: Jul 02, 2025 at 9:57 AM

Hi Bob. Happy birthday. Hope you have something fun planned. Miss seeing you at our alumni events. See you in August? —-Mike

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Jun 25, 2025 at 9:57 AM

Posted on: Jun 24, 2025 at 7:03 PM

Happy birthday Curley Dog. Been far too long since we have seen you in the Renton area. Had a spur of the moment “happy hour” yesterday and 30+ fellow alums showed up. Guess we were all in need of a little “sentimental journey “! Miss you. Get home soon. —-Mike

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Jun 21, 2025 at 8:18 AM

Happy birthday Mel. Hope you have a great day planned. We have an August reunion event planned. Would love to see you. Enjoy…Mike

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Jun 19, 2025 at 8:39 AM

Good morning Ricky. Happy birthday! Do you still celebrate them? Hope so. Hope you are doing well and hope too that your medical situation is improving. We are at Doofers soon for a Class of ‘67 happy hour and would be great to see you. —-Mike

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Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 10:26 PM

Coach Willis and Coach Abhold have coached the Bellarmine frosh for the past 6 years.

Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 10:26 PM

The family at son Kellen's July 2011 wedding.