Irene and I hopped on a train from Oakland to Denver summer 1969. I was on my way to college and she was returning to CT. We told our families that we had reservations at the Y but we didn't, instead finding a hotel with no windows. Our first daring independent adventure. Lauren

Irene and I met in PE class at Berkeley High. We were the only people not talking to others as we had both moved to Berkeley that year while our parents were on a one year sabbatical. Irene never let me forget that I had this matching purse and shoes. She thought it looked dorkey...I thought I looked very sophisticated. Irene introduced me to the hiking club and became my closest friend that year and for many years to come.
Judy