Staff Blogger: Josh Hilgenberg, Advancement/Communications Intern
Jim and Betty Jane Young made Lakeside a priority for their children.
A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Jim’s occupation required Betty Jane and their children to move constantly, never living anywhere more than two to four years. Their long list of residencies includes Texas, Arizona and even Germany, but still they came back to Lakeside every year, and continue to – their 21 family members were all making their way here as the interview took place.
The couple explains to me that their children never really had a hometown because of Jim’s work in the Air Force. “Where are you from?” Jim asked me. After my answer, he explained that his children stumbled answering that question, which is like turning on a light switch to me. The only answer they consistently give – Lakeside.