Rick Rodriguez's Page

RKHS NATION: What is your affiliation with Rufus King High School (RKHS)?

Former RKHS Student (Alumnus)

RKHS ERA: What years did you spend at RKHS? (e.g., 1984-1988)

1985-1989

RKHS CLASS: For all ALUMNI... what was your year of graduation? (4-digits YYYY)

1989

RKHS ADMINISTRATION: Who was the Principal during your years at RKHS?

Andre Ptak

RKHS MEMORIES: What are some of your strongest memories of RKHS?

Letting chickens loose on senior prank day, and getting caught. It was almost the perfect crime, but a janitor saw me with boxes before school started. Selling candy bars in school. Taking two buses and walking two blocks in the winter every day to get to school. I had to catch three buses home in Fall and Spring after Soccer and Baseball at Garden Holmes. Sophomore year soccer, 14-1 record, then indoor Soccer 9-1. Our pre-game chant was "Try and find a box of crunch 'n munch in this house!" Our indoor soccer team name was the Stinkin' Gringos. Last but not least, Graduation Night and the party on the Emerald Isle on Lake Michigan.

RKHS PEOPLE/NAMES: What are the names of the students, teachers, coaches, administrators, counselors, or others in the RUFUS KING NATION that you remember the most?

I remember everyone - well almost everyone.

RKHS ALIAS: Did you have a NICKNAME (or alias) at Rufus King? If so, please share:

Ricky; Candy Man

RKHS ACTIVITIES: What were some of your extracurricular activities, clubs, sports, or other interests/pursuits during your RKHS days?

Baseball, Soccer, Chess Club, Bowling Club

POST RKHS: What have you been doing since your days at RKHS...and what are you doing now?

Graduate of UW-Whitewater; spent 10 years with AT&T, 3 1/2 years with Wells Fargo and currently working for U.S. Bank in Business Banking selling Treasury Management and business accounts. I live with my fiancee in her condo and I own a rental property. On the service side, I coached 11-12 year-old division at Wilson Park Youth Baseball for a few years and I served on the Board of Directors for the Latino Community Center for 3 years. I currently serve on the UW-Whitewater National Alumni Board.

Where did you attend college, grad school, etc. (if applicable)?

UW-Whitewater

Where are you currently based? (City & State)

Milwaukee, WI

What is your current profession or career field?

Business Banking

What is your highest level of education "COMPLETED?"

Bachelor Degree

What is your date of birth? (optional---current students SHOULD NOT post)

May 10, 1972

What is your relationship/marital status?

In a Relationship and/or Involved

How did you hear about "RUFUS KING NATION?"

Fellow Alumni/Classmates