Spouse: Katrina Cameron Powley (Ann Arbor, MI)
Children: Madeleine, Edward, Cameron, Elliot, and William
City: Spreckels, California
Powley Family - 2010
Wow - 20 years since high school graduation!! It’s fun to reconnect with people now after many years - thanks to Facebook. I’m looking forward to reading more updates from everyone.
Short story: Graduated PHS ’91; went to BYU; Paris France Mission ’92-’94; more BYU; Married ’95; graduated BYU ’97; Washington, DC ’97-’00; Cleveland, OH ’00-’06; Monterey, CA ’06-’11; 5 children.
After graduation I went to BYU which was almost like an extension to high school since I saw a bunch of PHS friends there during the summer of ’91. Then gradually, I lost touch with most everyone. In 1992 I was called to serve in the Paris France Mission. It was one of the most important experiences in my life. I learned a lot about myself and what it means to really be in the service of others.
It was also significant for me because it’s where I met my wife, Katrina (native of Ann Arbor, Michigan), who too was serving a mission in Paris. We married in 1995 a year or so after returning home. We finished studies at BYU: I graduated with a degree in Anthropology, my wife in Nursing. We left Utah in 1997 for Washington, DC where I attended graduate school at the George Washington University (got a Masters degree) and worked for the World Bank Group and the Corporate Executive Board. Our first two children, Madeleine (13) and Edward (11), were born in Virginia during the 3 years we were there. We loved Virginia and spent lots of time traveling to places north (New York, Pittsburgh, Massachusetts).
We then moved to Cleveland, Ohio where for 6 years I continued my education, a PhD in Organizational Behavior at Case Western Reserve University. We lived just outside Cleveland and enjoyed the midwest very much - close to my wife’s parents where we visited often. Despite the cold weather and summer humidity, we enjoyed the cultural opportunities in Cleveland and being close to Kirtland. Two more children, Cameron (8) and Elliot (6), came while in school there. I had many opportunities professionally through my schooling and consulted for the US Navy, EPA, and Roadway trucking company. Mainly I became an organizational researcher - I study organizations, human behavior in them, and how they deal with crisis, trauma, and change.
In 2006, I landed an academic position in Monterey, California at the Naval Postgraduate School where I am currently an assistant professor. I teach organizational behavior to military officer graduate students and have opportunities to do research on resilience and crisis in the military. (For those wondering, I never joined the military.) We enjoy California despite the high cost of living, but sort of forget about it when we realize how beautiful it is here. Our fifth child, William (4), was born in California - he was recently diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes which has given our family a new set of challenges.
What do I do most in my spare time? I spend time with my family: Monterey and Carmel beaches, Monterey Bay Aquarium, hiking (Toro Park, Big Sur, Point Lobos), camping (Yosemite, Sequoia), and visiting family (So. California, Las Vegas, Utah, Arizona). I’m running some: a couple years back my wife and I ran in the Ragnar Relay Wasatch Back with my siblings and their spouses. That was fun... but my long, lanky legs barely made it. I’m not writing much poetry these days, just academic papers. My wife and I have an affinity for France and hope to get back there for an extended period someday.
What I remember (most) about high school? The last thing I remember about high school was winning a free airplane ride at the all-nighter Senior Party after graduation. I took Amy Monson and Rebecca (Benson) Warnick. Pretty fun!
Inspiring Teachers and Classes: Mr. Rutter’s creative writing classes. Mr. Webb’s science classes. Choir with Mr. Lindsey and tours to California. Working on the Seminary Council my senior year.
We get back to Utah at least annually for a few weeks, and sometimes more than that. A few members of my family still live in Utah, as do some of my wife’s family. It’s doubtful that we’ll be back to Utah for the reunion this summer, but look forward to reading updates and seeing pictures!
Best to all
Ned Powley
2009
Kids - 2010
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