Centenarian Profile
Rose Santen
Age: 103
Born: April 13, 1910
Sydney,
Australia
Australia
Affiliation
In the last 100 years, what invention had the most impact on your life? Why?
Computers. Even though I don't use them, I'm amazed about how you can talk to people overseas on Skype.
What was your favorite decade? Why?
War years. While my children were evacuated, I had lots of freedom to do whatever I wanted. During that time I met a lot of American soldiers.
What advice would you give to a high school graduate today?
Behave yourselves!
What is the most important lesson you learned in your life?
Try to get along with people.
What leader in the past century impressed you the most? Why?
John Howard – He wrote a wonderful personal letter when I turned 100 years old.
