Don Stump

Personal:

I’ll be traveling 130 miles. I have 10 grandchildren and they’re all great!

I’m no longer employed, but still working.

I’ve accomplished most of what I had hoped.

My greatest travel experiences were with the USAF. I was fortunate enough to travel to very remote locations in many countries, to include British Guyana, French Guyana, Brazil and New Guinea. I lived with the local natives in their villages. It was truly a unique experience.

I never could sing, but I do remember a few words of the alma mater.

I am a veteran. I have some causes that are important to me, but would rather keep them personal.

Happiness is knowing who you are and being content with it.

When I look back on my Naperville years, I think “Happy Days.”

My autobiography would be titled “Don Who???”

I haven’t turned out like my Mom and Dad, but I’m still striving.

Philosophy of life – Be considerate of others in all you do.

I moved out of Naperville in 1966. Now reside in Frisco,Texas.

Memories:

No one particular memory of Naperville, but rather the four years I spent at NCHS and the friends I made.

The stores to revisit would be Andy’s Popcorn and Tasty Bakery.

The memorable high school teachers were Mr. Berger and Mrs. Warnell (Phillips, Anderson).

There were many pranks and jokes, but nothing I would like to share.

The cool car award goes to John Spinner for his ’48 Plymouth (I think Jack would agree).

The fashion statement that definitely needs to be shared is Randy Radock and Jim Kakacek in their plaid Bermuda shorts and argyle knee socks.

LaBianco’s Pizza in Lisle was a favorite place to eat. I didn’t consider the school cafeteria meals memorable.

Favorite music was Blackboard Jungle/Rock Around the Clock/Bill Haley and the Comets.

My first job was in 1956 at Colonial Caterers working for Al Rubin.

Favorite television shows were 77 Sunset Strip and Steve Allen Show.

Ads/jingles still stuck in my head: “You’ll wonder where the yellow went…”, “not a cough in a carload” and “a little dab will do ya.”

I admired Roger Bannister, the first man to break the four minute mile record.

I have good memories of track and football. Also had a great time on the class trip to NYC and DC.

I moved to Naperville in 1954 and entered eighth grade at SSPP. I was very apprehensive of what the school year had in store for me. On the first day of school all fears were laid to rest by the warm and accepting “SSPP Class of 55”.

My summers in Naperville were spent working for Rubin, spending time at “The Beach” and hanging out with friends.