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Name: Lyman Woodman
Graduation Year: 1972
Occupation: Substitute Teacher
Hometown: Rockford, Illinois
Family: Married 35 years, two children, four grandchildren
From all my years at Edgewood, I'll never forget: Just being on campus and enjoying everyone's company. "Gaslight Night, 1972" was a real thrill. Everyone on campus got involved.
Favorite Edgewood Class: All of my History classes.
Favorite Food: Spaghetti or Beef Stew
What's in my CD Player: Nothing
Favorite Book: All Stephan Ambrose Books
Famous Person (living or dead) I'd like to meet: Jesus when he was in his "20's"
If I had all the time in the world, I'd spend it: Playing my Banjo.
What really gets on my nerves is when: When people start name-calling when they are losing a debate about some issue.
If I could change one thing, I would: See that no-one would go hungry.
Peak experience: Becoming a Dad.
Favorite vacation spot: A fishing on a lake in the north woods.
Person who has had the greatest influence on me: My mom and dad. They were poor but had class. They taught me the value of an education.
I wish I knew how to: play the tenor banjo with chord melody.
Personal motto or favorite quote: The Best is Yet to Come
Advice to Edgewood freshmen: Don't miss any class and sit in the front row...you can't help but learn.

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