
Home Reunion Schedule Contacts Alumni In Memoriam Registration Form Send us your bio and a recent picture	Diana (Graser) Simons Spouse/partner: Rich Simons--20 great years! 3 Cats--Athena (Snowshoe), Spirit (Himalayan) and Adonis (Siamese) 1 Foster Cat--Sasha (Himalayan) 1 Dog--Gloria (Keeshund) Hi Everyone! It's been fun to hear from a lot of you after all these years! I've been to some fun reunions in the last few years--my 25th HS Reunion from my school in Massachusetts, and my 20th Vet School Reunion. It seems like the 40s are a nice age to reconnect with old friends. I graduated from Colorado State in Fort Collins with my DVM in 1984, and took my first job in a private practice in Rochester, NY, where I met my wonderful future husband, Rich. After one year of work experience, including being on call some nights and weekends in rotation, I got a job with a nonprofit adoption agency, the North Shore Animal League in beautiful Port Washington, on Long Island. This is a no-kill shelter with huge volume, and I got tons of experience in pediatric conditions, infectious diseases, and surgery. After about 5 years, there I was ready for a change and some independence, so started my own relief veterinary business. It's easy to work per diem in a large metropolitan area, and I have control over my hours (I am able to ice skate for 2 hours M-F before going to work). I love it! My hubby is a computer consultant, and also has a lot of job opportunities in this area. It wasn't too difficult to get him down to Long Island--and he loves the water and the beaches. We were married in 1987, bought a house and a sailboat (25' Catalina), and have a house full of pets. We are certified scuba divers and enjoy vacations in the Caribbean. We've also been going to Hood River, OR on a few summer vacations because he loves the windsurfing there, and I enjoy the hiking. I really enjoy my life outside of work and have gone through a few serious hobbies. I earned my black belt in Tae Kwon Do around age 30. Then I played synthesizers in an all original alternative (Gothic) rock band for about 5 years. We actually had a bit of a following in the East Village, and got to play some famous venues--CBGB's and the Limelight. Loads of fun! After that I learned how to inline skate and did some 5 wheel racing, before taking to the ice. I LOVE figure skating! It has it all. Not only is it athletic and technically challenging, it's a creative outlet with the music, concepts, and costuming. I design and sew all my own dresses and costumes, and especially like to perform "show" programs--acting out a story or doing comedy. I have a team of Russian coaches who work on my jumps, spins, choreography, footwork, and I test through the levels of the USFSA. I have a great time traveling to USFSA sanctioned adult competitions and have wonderful friends on the circuit. Our biggest event each year is the Adult National Championships--this year held in Chicago with 550 competitors. I won a bronze medal for my interpretive program (see photo above of sailor with semaphore flags)! I look forward to seeing everyone at the Reunion! Back to Alumni

Diana (Graser) Simons

Spouse/partner: Rich Simons--20 great years!

3 Cats--Athena (Snowshoe), Spirit (Himalayan) and Adonis (Siamese)
1 Foster Cat--Sasha (Himalayan)
1 Dog--Gloria (Keeshund)

Hi Everyone!

It's been fun to hear from a lot of you after all these years! I've been to some fun reunions in the last few years--my 25th HS Reunion from my school in Massachusetts, and my 20th Vet School Reunion. It seems like the 40s are a nice age to reconnect with old friends.

I graduated from Colorado State in Fort Collins with my DVM in 1984, and took my first job in a private practice in Rochester, NY, where I met my wonderful future husband, Rich. After one year of work experience, including being on call some nights and weekends in rotation, I got a job with a nonprofit adoption agency, the North Shore Animal League in beautiful Port Washington, on Long Island. This is a no-kill shelter with huge volume, and I got tons of experience in pediatric conditions, infectious diseases, and surgery. After about 5 years, there I was ready for a change and some independence, so started my own relief veterinary business. It's easy to work per diem in a large metropolitan area, and I have control over my hours (I am able to ice skate for 2 hours M-F before going to work). I love it!

My hubby is a computer consultant, and also has a lot of job opportunities in this area. It wasn't too difficult to get him down to Long Island--and he loves the water and the beaches. We were married in 1987, bought a house and a sailboat (25' Catalina), and have a house full of pets. We are certified scuba divers and enjoy vacations in the Caribbean. We've also been going to Hood River, OR on a few summer vacations because he loves the windsurfing there, and I enjoy the hiking.

I really enjoy my life outside of work and have gone through a few serious hobbies. I earned my black belt in Tae Kwon Do around age 30. Then I played synthesizers in an all original alternative (Gothic) rock band for about 5 years. We actually had a bit of a following in the East Village, and got to play some famous venues--CBGB's and the Limelight. Loads of fun! After that I learned how to inline skate and did some 5 wheel racing, before taking to the ice. I LOVE figure skating! It has it all. Not only is it athletic and technically challenging, it's a creative outlet with the music, concepts, and costuming. I design and sew all my own dresses and costumes, and especially like to perform "show" programs--acting out a story or doing comedy. I have a team of Russian coaches who work on my jumps, spins, choreography, footwork, and I test through the levels of the USFSA. I have a great time traveling to USFSA sanctioned adult competitions and have wonderful friends on the circuit. Our biggest event each year is the Adult National Championships--this year held in Chicago with 550 competitors. I won a bronze medal for my interpretive program (see photo above of sailor with semaphore flags)!

I look forward to seeing everyone at the Reunion!

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