Cynthia Naka: Almost a Half-Century, and Still Learning! By cynthianaka Mar 22, 1962 I was born during the Seattle World's Fair, so I am the same age as the Seattle Space Needle. Period: Mar 22, 1962 to Jun 8, 2011 From birth Jun 15, 1980 Mt. St. Helens was continuing to errupt the week I graduated from high school. Jun 8, 1984 Graduated with an BFA from Pacific Lutheran University Dec 27, 1986 Married Atsuyuki Naka of Nishitawara, Japan Jun 8, 1987 Graduated with a MFA from the University of Arizona May 27, 1993 The birth of my first son Nov 11, 1997 The birth of our second son Jun 8, 2007 Graduated with a MAT from Southeastern Louisiana University