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Robert Youens
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Hobbies:
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I have had many hobies in my life so I thought I would put some of them on a
website. My current
hobbies include Water Rockets, Free Flight Air Craft, Messing With My River
Property, Coaching Science Olympiad Kids and Canoeing. In the past I have
also
enjoyed, Archery, Remote Controlled Air Craft, Knot Tying, Power Boating,
and Sailing.
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Family:
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I am 47 years old. I have a BS in Education from the University of Texas and
took several
years of Engineering at Texas A&M. I have been a Sales Manager for Snapper
Outdoor
Power Equipment for a number of years, but have also done Environmental
Consulting,
Worked on Crew Boats, Worked at Dow Chemical, Worked my way through school
as a
lawnmower and outboard mechanic.
My wife of 20 years is Deborah Barrett Youens, she is currently a Librarian
at Park Crest
Middle School in Pflugerville, TX. She taught in the class room until
becoming a Librarian several
years ago. She is a graduate of Stephan F. Austin University. Deborah has
been
my Team Captain in the Texas Water Safari a number of times.
My only child and daughter Rachel is now 17 years old and a Junior in High
School. She
is the assistant editor of the school newspaper and is active in UIL
competitions. She is
already looking at top 10 journalism schools to visit this summer before
making the big
decision on where to go. I was very proud of her last year when she asked if
she could be
my partner in the Texas Water Safari. The TWS is the "World Toughest Boat
Race". Rachel and I
completed the race in 48 hours and 19 minutes with only 1 hour and 15
minutes sleep.
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