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Laura Baruch — then
Then
Laura Baruch — now
Now

Laura Baruch (Bilskey)

Mill Valley, CA

Mill Valley, CA

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Back in the Day

What sports, activities, or hobbies did you participate in?
Cheer, Pom, Diving
Favorite High School Teacher?
Not sure
Favorite High School Memory?
Too many to count! One that stands out was Stephanie Hall teaching me how drive stick shift in her red Ford Festiva in a parking lot by 54th St Bar and Grill.
Best party or event you attended?
I recall one at Julie Pedigo’s house on a snowy night and we couldn’t make it home because of the roads, the phone somehow got pulled out of the wall and I almost got grounded because I didn’t get home until morning. Everyone else had a blast, but I was sick with strept throat in a back room. It took several friends vouching for me and a doctors visit to get out of trouble!
Favorite music genre or band in 1996?
So many - but Tom Petty’s Wildflowers tour around that time is still one of the best concerts I’ve attended
Coolest fashion style in 1996?
Clueless made the preppy look pretty cool
Worst fashion style in 1996?
I just saw myself in a flannel shirt in the video montage that looked pretty terrible on me
Favorite hangout place?
Carrie Newsom’s pool, Marissa Wilson’s convertible, anywhere with friends
Favorite video game?
Not applicable :)
First car?
Toyota Camry names Buttercup
A breaking news event you remember?
I remember hearing about the Oklahoma City Bombing in the halllway at school
High school class that helped you the most?
Surprisingly probably AP Calculus (or perhaps it is the only class I distinctly remember), but it did prepare me well for my math courses in college. Gosh, that sounds dorky.

These Days

What do you do for work?
Head of Human Resources at The Clorox Company
Military Service?
No, and am so appreciative of those who have
What do you do in your free time?
Watching my kids’ many activities (soccer, lacrosse, horseback riding, gymnastics, track) and volunteering for Guide Dogs for the Blind (we typically have 3-4 dogs in our house at any given time).
Favorite vacation spot?
Any beach where I can watch the sun set over the water. Some faves are Hawaii, Lake Michigan, Lake Winnipesaukee
Children/pets (names & ages)?
Children (Jack - 14, Lucy - 11), Dogs (Cannoli - 5, Bobbi - 3, Sally - 9 mos), Cats (Pickles - 7, Pipsqueak - 6)
Grandchildren (names & ages)?
Not there yet
Favorite part of having kids or pets?
Everything!
Favorite thing about your significant other or someone special in your life?
He believes in me more than anyone, makes me laugh when I need it most, and somehow makes every day just that much better.
Favorite music genre or band now?
We all love Ella Langley right now
What's your idea of the best night out?
Cherishing time as a family! It goes by so fast!
Favorite places lived or traveled?
Favorite places I have lived - Northen Michigan, Madrid, Spain, Kansas City, MO and Northen CA of course! Traveled - Greece, South Africa (Kruger National Park), Denmark, Alaska, Galapagos
What's still on your Bucket List?
Croatia, Norway, Maldives, and to Paris with my daughter