Cathy Poyser

"After graduation I stayed in Yakima, attending YVC and then working for the Yakima Police Dept. for three years. In 1975, I quit my job and with no real plan other than to go to Southern California and enjoy the sunshine, headed south. I ended up spending 17 years in the Los Angeles area, going to work for Safeco Insurance Company (until I figured out what I wanted to be when I grew up!). In 1992 Safeco gave me the opportunity to transfer to Seattle and so I came back to the Northwest to be closer to my family. I worked for Safeco for 29 years before deciding in 2004 to take a little "me" time. I figured I would take a couple months off before looking for something new to keep me occupied. But 2 months turned into 2 years before I knew it and by then I wasn't in such a hurry to get back into the rat race! I finally returned to the working world last summer, after nearly 5 glorious years (trust me when I tell you I will have no problem keeping busy when I retire for good!). I've been fortunate to be able to travel quite a bit, not only in the U.S. but in Europe as well. I love to quilt, garden and relax with friends and family. My mom still lives in Yakima so I make it over fairly frequently. I can't believe it's been 40 years since we graduated since I certainly don't feel 40 years older! I'm looking forward to seeing old friends at the reunion."