Susan Hiskey Bauer
Marital Status:
married
Children? If so, how many?
2 girls; ages 15 and 17
Grandchildren? If so, how many?
No, thank goodness!
Education:
chemistry pre-med degree from Miami University (Oxford, Ohio)
Occupation:
medical technologist at Riverside Hospital, Columbus
Volunteer and Professional Activities:
Girl Scout leader, children’s hospital volunteer
Current hobbies and interests:
hiking, camping, dog sitting, crafts, home remodeling, tennis
What percentage of your hair is visibly gray (is this a trick question?)
none
If you had one year free of all responsibility and unlimited funds, what would you do?
Travel…Alaska, Europe…Australia…Galapagos
What are the most rewarding things that you have done in your life?
Have a good marriage and raised two healthy, happy girls
What rewarding things do you plan to do in your life?
Keep reading and learning…it’s more fun now that it’s not required
What are your favorite non-family related things to do in your free time?
Free time? What’s that? Lunch, walks, or day trips with girl friends
How would you best describe your idea of "being successful?"
If you’re content, and those around you are happy, and you can give of yourself to others
What are your most vivid memories of your days in Ridgewood?
Ski trips, the Barn, good friends, M&M’s, pool parties, treasure hunts, Camp Silverlake, prom, and graduation!
What achievement or activity are you most proud of in your life?
Besides raising two, healthy, happy girls…one of the things I am most proud of is getting an early decision interview to med school (I didn’t go)
What single piece of wisdom would you like to leave for the next generation?
money and self centeredness do not bring happiness
How have you changed since high school?
Less shy, put on a few lbs.
What else should we know about you?!
I’m still happily married to my high school sweetheart