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Where are they now?: Stacy Lee Slaughter Peyakov (Class of 1984)
Fun facts about Stacy (Stace):
Served as a board member for JHS 11/1999-11/2012
Currently living in Julian, CA
Honorary Mayor of Julian
Q: Current occupation
A: Owner Ranchita del Reo Orchard
Q: What post high school education did you pursue? (degrees, certifications, jobs, etc)
A: AA Dairy Science, BS Ag Education, Post grad teaching credential
Q: Describe your career path and current occupation
A: After college my husband & I moved back to Julian with our 1 year old & soon to be 2nd child. I continued working in the family business for the next 20+ years . Borrego Springs School District was in need of a shop teacher & asked me to come work. I did but realized teaching wasn’t for me. In 2010 I started my own Business, Wynola Flats Produce. Keeping it open for 10 years then selling it to work solely in my Heirloom Orchard. I now work year round but am partially retired. I started out with a plan in High School to work in Agriculture & I have stayed true to that plan 40 years later.
Q: What JHS experience(s) helped prepare you for your future career?
A: Definitely Agriculture (FFA) and public speaking
Q: Do you have a favorite high school memory you would like to share? (Courses, teachers, extra-curricular activities, etc)
A: The Superintendent, Mr. Wynn stepped out from the high school office, where they were having a staff meeting. He stood and waited for me to notice him, as I was doing donuts with my car around the flagpole. Of course I didn’t know the whole staff was watching. That went over real well!
Best Senior Year, painting my own parking spot & senior fun. Senior traditions & something all underclassmen couldn’t wait for. Waiting for your turn to try and up the class before you. I hung mostly with the guys. The friendships we had still remain today.
I enjoyed FFA and sports the most. 3/4 of the school participated in FFA. We were one of the top programs in the county. I was chapter president and southern region vice president. I earned my American Farmer Degree. That is still one of my best accomplishments.
High School sports were great! They were especially wild times back then.
And my Julian classmate I dated in high school became my husband. We will be married 39 years this year.
Q: How did attending JHS help form the person you are today?
A: Huge! My most influential teachers were from high school. Ag teachers taught me almost every skill I use on a daily basis today.
Q: What are you most proud of achieving since leaving JHS?
A: Running and owning my own business. Starting with nothing. It was so hard but so rewarding!
Q: What were you passionate about in high school?
A: My Christian Faith….and just about everything. Except math!
Q: What are you passionate about now?
A: My Christian Faith….and just about everything. Except math!
Q: What obstacle(s) have you faced that have helped mold you into the person you are today?
A: Having three back surgeries, after an accident, that caused my body to be in retching pain. Helping my husband go through stage four colon cancer. Raising two children in a house that was so cold you could see your own breath. And many times sitting on the floor with my spouse, counting pennies just to buy some groceries. All of that is very humbling and helps me be much more empathetic towards others.
Q: Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give your high school self?
A: If you’re gonna go to college take a bold step. Really research colleges. I hated where I chose. It was a rough change from Julian. Maybe I would have done better if I waited to go to college.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
A: Being with my grandkids, working my Heirloom Orchard, traveling & being in Missions work.