Dana and Wendy Moen Dana and Wendy are both Escondido natives. Dana is the principal at Classical Academy High School, and Wendy teaches at The Classical Academy primary school. They were married in 1995 and now have three children.
Photo taken by Dana & Wendy’s son KyleeMoen in Hawaii
Wendy and I met when my younger brother asked her out on a date. I told him she was a catch and that if he didn’t ask her out again soon, I would. I beat him to it! (I did return the favor later when I introduced him to his wife.) Wendy and I share a great friendship and romance. She is my best friend and the only lover I will ever have! We enjoy many of the same hobbies while leaving room for each other to explore our own interests and activities as well. We enjoy hiking, movies, and going out to eat. One way we have found to keep the romance alive is to continue to date each other and to get away without the kids a couple of times a year. We believe that the best gift that we can give our children is to remain madly in love with each other. We have also found true happiness in serving one another as opposed to trying to take from each other. Our source of strength and our example of service is found in Jesus Christ.
Elmer and Ruth Cameron Elmer and Ruth have called Escondido home for the last 44 years. They wed in 1956 and have four children and five grandchildren. In addition to service in the army during the Korean War, Elmer has worked in education as a school psychologist, a speech pathologist, as deputy and associate superintendent, and as acting superintendent of Escondido Union District. He has also served as a council member and mayor pro tem. Ruth was a teacher and now volunteers at Felicita Elementary. Community service is one of their shared values.
Photo taken by Tehara Tweed
I was attracted to Ruth when I first met her at college not only for her internal and external beauty, but because of her candid honesty. It was the old story of “love at first sight.” Ruth and I are bonded by an enduring love of each other and a lasting friendship. Our likes and interests are compatible with regard to raising a family, traveling (45 countries), hiking, and respect for other people. Ruth and I are part of international Global Volunteers where we have traveled to Poland, Wisconsin and St. Lucia to help children and adults improve their English-speaking skills. Our children tell us they have never heard us argue or raise our voice in anger toward each other. We both have had loving parents where care for family was uppermost in their minds as it is with us. Today we have a close-knit and loving family.
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