Aldine High School 1958
Gloria Gist (Wensel) Cain
2300 Sciaaca Road
Spring,Texas 77373-6105
281-353-4101
gloria@cainfamily.org
What happened after graduation?
My classmates may recall when the Department of Justice
visited our school in an effort to entice us to join them in employment. Well,
I did it. I worked for them from July 1958 to October 1960, leaving
three months prior to the birth of my first child. Later, I went to work for an
oil company (taking long breaks to have two other children). I was the
administrative associate to two presidents of BHP Petroleum (not BP), an
Australian company. When I left BHP, I worked for the President/CEO of Huthnance International (a drilling rig company), followed
by eight years as office manager for Diamond Geophysical Service Corporation -
all in downtown Houston and Galleria area. I left the work force in December,
2001. As you often hear, "How did we have time to work"! Ha!
After my first marriage ended in about 1990, I really had no idea if I would
re-marry; however, I met Alan Cain in early 1994. We were married in August,
1994. Alan has two children and three grand-children. Alan worked for
Continental Airlines inLos Angeles,Denver andHouston
for 41 years. He retired in 2000 and loves it.
Children and grandchildren
I have three wonderful (of course) children (one daughter
and two sons) and two precious granddaughters. With the addition of Alan's
family, we have a full house at times.
I never thought I would…
Be on the 1958 Aldine Class Reunion Committee!
Rewarding events
since 1958
Having my children is at the top on this. I have had
many rewarding moments in my career, but I often wish I had been a stay-at-home
mom.
What I would do
differently
I have regrets, but would I do anything differently? I would hope so, but I
just don't know.....
Special interests or
hobbies
I have always enjoyed decorating. I make rag quilts for friends and relatives
from time to time. I enjoy traveling. Alan and I are members ofSpring
Baptist Church
and enjoy it.
Favorite vacation spot
That's a tough one. In the last four years, we have been to
all of the states except two.Australia
andNew Zealand
were very special in 2002. I loveLondon
andHawaii. Then there isBanff
and Lake Louise--the entire area is amazing. The coast
ofMaine keeps drawing me back.
There is a lot to be said for Yellowstone and the Tetons!
Additional thoughts and comments
You know, I'm just hoping that we get a wonderful turnout for the 50th Class Reunion. I don't think anyone is ever sorry that they attended--it's such a fun time. I still need more members on the Planning Committee.
I encourage everyone to complete the bio form on the website. It is so easy to do, and who doesn't want to know what their classmates have been doing this past 50 years!