Leia (Woodward) Anderson

1. What did you do immediately after high school?
After high school I went to Missouri Southern, and realized how hard it was to go to school, work, and care for my baby. So I began working full time and my husband and I moved to Carthage.
2. What kind of work do you do? Where do you work?
I work in Carthage for the Jasper County Collector, I am a deputy collector.
3. Where have you lived since high-school graduation?
Carthage MO
4. Name of significant other? How did you meet your significant other?
I married Josh Anderson in 2006. We met in Wal Mart(how silly right?), Josh was working there and we just happened to be at the right place at the right time. Josh now works for the city of Carthage as a firefighter. He is also an instructor at the Missouri Southern Fire Academy.
5. Do you have any children? Tell us about them.
I have two beautiful kids, Sarah is almost 10 and Cam is 14 months. They are my everything!
6. What is your favorite high-school memory?
I think my favorite memory of high school is drama class and Mrs. Nielson.
7. What did you hate most about high school?
The thing I hated most was probably the high school drama, and spanish class. lol
8. If you could do high school all over again, what would you do differently?
I really enjoyed high school but if I had to change anything I would want to do more extra "stuff"- like clubs, activities, etc.
9. If you could, what would you change about yourself since high-school graduation?
Not much I really am happy with life, if it had to be one thing it would be to finish college.
10. What is one thing you wish you’d known ten years ago?
LOL Ten years ago I wanted to know where I would be now, but now I'm glad I didnt know, life is a fantastic ride and I've enjoyed it all.
11. What is one goal you’d like to accomplish in the next ten years?
Just to enjoy these 10 years!
12. Are you coming to the NHS reunion? If so, what are you most looking forward to?
I will definately be there, I'm excited to see old friends again!