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Will you be attending the reunion? No
Where are you living now? Brooklin, Ontario, Canada
Email: kiddo-1@rogers.com
Tell us about your husband: I actually met my current husband when he came to Ashtabula, Ohio for the funeral of my late husband, William D. Glover, Jr. He was a police officer murdered in the line of duty Nov. 17, 1997. The man who killed Billy now sits on Ohio's death row awaiting execution.
When did you get married? 1998
And your kids? I am the mother of three children. Philip is my oldest, born NOV. '87. He will be 20 in a few weeks. He is currently in college/university and is progressing towards obtaining a Bachelors of Commerce with honors He is a right, intelligent, athletic and outgoing individual with a zeal for life. My youngest son is Sean, almost 17 years old and in his junior year of high school. He has a heart of gold and is planning on returning to the states after graduation to join the US Army. My youngest is my daughter Amanda. She is 15 an dis in 10th grade. She has an amazing ability to articulate well beyond her years and is has an unbelievable talent for writing. All three children have been through an unspeakable trauma through the loss of their father. They were 10, 6, and 5 years of age when their father was killed and it has had traumatic effects on their lives. My proudest moment for all of my children is their ability to take all that life has hit them with and still remain honest, loving and respectful young adults Not to mention I think they are the most gorgeous kids alive (okay so I a biased!!) Pets are a true love in our home as well...four dogs ranging from an 8 in shi-poo mix, to a toy poodle, a scchnoodle and the love of my life, my mini-dauschund...Oscar. We also have a variety of parrots and enjoy them thoroughly.
Occupation: Home maker/paralegal/avian veterinary technician
Where have you lived since graduation? I returned to Virginia Beach,Chesapeake after graduation up until 1994 when my late husband and I moved to Ashtaula Ohio. I was a deputy sheriff/corporal for five years with both city departments. Upon moving to Ohio, I became a new reporter, doing primarily the crime beat, while my late husband was the states youngest chief of police for a small department in Roaming Shores Ohio. He eventually felt he'd be put out to pasture to early so he joined Ashtaula Police Department and 1 day shy of his 6 month ann. with the dept. he was murdered. I moved to Canada June of 1998.
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? My greatest accomplishment I would have to say was being a published author of a poem that is law enforcement oriented, which has been used in many ceremonies and police graduations. The one that I am most proud of however, is being able to raise my children, despite the adversity, to e absolutely awesome, moral, upstanding and non-biased individuals.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? I think I would have pursued support from Philip's natural father which would have allowed him to have knowledge and accessibility to relatives that he deserves to know, with the exception of his father. It is truly what he deserved.
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? I wish I realized just how short life really can be and that you should live so that you have no regrets. Be yourself and don’t try to impress. If people really like you, they will like you for who you really are, not who you pretend to be.
What do you miss most about LCHS? Not making better friends and trusting the wrong guy...though he did bless me with my wonderful son...as well a gave him other siblings over the years.
What was the best part of LCHS? No parental supervision!!!
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? I would hope it is because in one way or another we have all experienced something unique, especially now that the school we attended is now closed.
What was your favorite class? Cosmetology
Favorite Teacher? Mrs. A.
Do you have a favorite memory? Not really... there were several good ones....
Saturday, November 3, 2007
John Swanson '88
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Will you be attending the reunion? Plan to, but I haven’t registered yet.
What do you miss most about LCHS? The dorms, the sports and the "family" atmosphere.
What was the best part of going to school in England? Being able to play soccer in Amsterdam and traveling for a year after graduation.
Favorite Class: Math/Chemistry - it is a toss-up.
Will you be attending the reunion? Plan to, but I haven’t registered yet.Where are you living now? Destrehan, Louisiana
Email: John.Swanson@valero.com
Tell us about your wife: I met my wife through a close friend. Our first date was at a softball game...romantic, I know! I did buy frozen yogurt afterwards. We got married in March of 1996. Allison is a wonderful wife (has to be to put up with me) and a Family Nurse Practitioner.
Any kids? We have a son, Adam. He is 10 years old and thankfully he got his Mother's brains. He loves soccer, baseball and video games. He is such a blessing.We also have a couple of miniature schnauzers...Koal and Sydney. They don't know that they are dogs...and we are telling.
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Where have you lived since graduation? I moved to the Shreveport, LA area (Barksdale AFB)in 1989, where my Dad retired. I went to college at LA Tech University and went to work for Pennzoil Products. I moved to the New Orleans area about 2 years ago where I work for Valero Energy. Throw in hobbies, getting married and having a kid...I have had plenty of excitement.
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? Finishing college, settling down & getting married and having a wonderful child. I have also learned patience...now I know what my parents went through. Really, Adam is a joy and I am glad that he isn't nearly as bad as I was.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? I would change my views and actions with some situations that I handled very poorly.
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? I don't really know...I am pretty sure that I knew everything in high school and I know much less now. I wish I would have paid attention in class!
What do you miss most about LCHS? The dorms, the sports and the "family" atmosphere.
What was the best part of going to school in England? Being able to play soccer in Amsterdam and traveling for a year after graduation.
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? We were all forced together in a foreign country and we just made it happen! It was a great experience.
Favorite Class: Math/Chemistry - it is a toss-up.Favorite Teacher: Mr. Svec
Do you have a favorite memory? There are really too many to count. The SOS day at the cafeteria and the AYA...pretty silly, I know. I really enjoyed all of the guys that I played football and soccer with. I still talk about Room 35...I am surprised that someone didn't get killed in one of those meetings! I will never forget my roommate and great friend Tony Peterson (whether he knew it or not).
Anything else you want to share? I am glad that I was at LCHS and attribute some of my successes to the experiences from there.
James Hooper '88
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Will you be attending the reunion? Yes, but I haven’t registered yet.
Where are you living now? Blacksburg, Virginia
Email: pudis882@yahoo.com
Occupation: United States Postal Service
Where have you lived since graduation? Germany and Virginia
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? Not a damn thing.It was all just one big great party!
What do you miss most about LCHS? My friends and all the good times we shared together.
What was the best part of attending school in England? Friends and the experience of living so close to London.
Why do you think we all have such a unique bond? We all had to develop strong friendships quickly because we all knew that we would be leaving eventually. Those friendships quickly matured into more of a family oriented relationship. We also were exposed to life experiences which made us mature quicker than most people our age.
Favorite class? Electronics
Favorite teacher? Mr. Svec
Do you have a favorite memory? Too many to list.
Will you be attending the reunion? Yes, but I haven’t registered yet.
Where are you living now? Blacksburg, Virginia
Email: pudis882@yahoo.com
Occupation: United States Postal Service
Where have you lived since graduation? Germany and Virginia
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? Not a damn thing.It was all just one big great party!
What do you miss most about LCHS? My friends and all the good times we shared together.
What was the best part of attending school in England? Friends and the experience of living so close to London.
Why do you think we all have such a unique bond? We all had to develop strong friendships quickly because we all knew that we would be leaving eventually. Those friendships quickly matured into more of a family oriented relationship. We also were exposed to life experiences which made us mature quicker than most people our age.
Favorite class? Electronics
Favorite teacher? Mr. Svec
Do you have a favorite memory? Too many to list.
Kim (Mezeske) Armstrong '88
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Will you be attending the reunion? Yes! And, just like old times, I will be rooming with Kathy (Parker) Goodson
Occupation: Community Affairs Specialist with Mutual of Omaha; Grants/Program Manage with the Mutual of Omaha Foundation
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? So many have already said what I feel -- we were away from our parents and outside of the country we knew as "home". We were forced together and lived as family -- we really were much more like a family (dysfunctional as it may have been) than we were classmates. I can't explain it -- but there are many from LCHS that I have a lifelong bond with.
Will you be attending the reunion? Yes! And, just like old times, I will be rooming with Kathy (Parker) GoodsonWhere are you living now? Logan, Iowa -- which is 35 northeast of Omaha, Nebraska
Email: paytonjsplace@aol.com
Tell us about your husband: His name is Mark Armstrong. After going through a very difficult divorce -- my friends introduced me to a guy who was 20 (I was 26 at the time). I laughed at the idea of dating someone who was 6 years younger than me…AND someone who couldn’t go to the bar with me. However, we dated anyway -- after a 
week together, he turned 21 (one hurdle crossed) -- and after dating/living together for 2 years, we got married in 1999.
week together, he turned 21 (one hurdle crossed) -- and after dating/living together for 2 years, we got married in 1999.When did you meet? 1997
And your kids? My kids -- they are my sweet little girls (sometimes!).
My oldest daughter, Payton Jeanae was born in December 1999. She's our little "sweetness" -- who's named after Walter Payton. She's nearly 8 years old and is extremely intelligent. She's also headstrong, independent and VERY bossy (probably gets that from mom!). We're convinced she's the one who will sneak out of the house through her bedroom window and steal the car in 8 years (or less)! Like every other girl her age, she is obsessed with Hannah Montana -- and dressed as her for Halloween.
Jordan was born August 2002. She is my sweet little baby. To continue our Chicago sports theme we started with Payton -- we named her after Michael Jordan. She is 5 years old -- and still at that age where she is my sweet, cuddly little girl. She's going to be the one that we will have to keep the boys away from -- she's our girly girl and LOVES to get all dressed up. She also loves it when people tell her she's cute. She's also our little singer. She‘s not half bad -- and already makes up her own songs (that, also, aren‘t half bad).
Occupation: Community Affairs Specialist with Mutual of Omaha; Grants/Program Manage with the Mutual of Omaha Foundation
Where have you lived since graduation? Well, I lived in Newbury and Thatcham near Greenham until 1991. I then moved to Shreveport, Louisiana for a little over a year. I got to reconnect with John and James Swanson there -- and ran into Vince McClure a couple times. After Shreveport, I moved to Omaha, Nebraska and never really left. I now live in Logan, Iowa -- which is a small town of about 1500 people located 35 miles Northeast of
Omaha.
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? Greatest accomplishment...that's a tough one. Ask me tomorrow and I might have a different answer. But, for today I would say my greatest accomplishment (outside of my family) is that I have achieved success through hard work and determination -- because I could never find that "perfect" time to go to college.
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What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? Greatest accomplishment...that's a tough one. Ask me tomorrow and I might have a different answer. But, for today I would say my greatest accomplishment (outside of my family) is that I have achieved success through hard work and determination -- because I could never find that "perfect" time to go to college.
Another accomplishment is that at 37, I am the lead singer of a pretty successful rock & roll cover band in Omaha, Nebraska. Check out the band's website: http://www.catch22omaha.com/
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? Maybe not be so childish -- boy, I was a catty, gossipy girl! Other than that, I would probably have taken advantage of the beauty, culture and history that surrounded us!
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? I wish I would have applied myself more in school -- and maybe been a little less focused on the "social" aspect (don't get me wrong -- I LOVED the social aspect).
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? I wish I would have applied myself more in school -- and maybe been a little less focused on the "social" aspect (don't get me wrong -- I LOVED the social aspect).
What do you miss most about LCHS? Living a carefree life -- where we just didn't realize the ills of the world. Going to school in a foreign country, feeling as if I had this extended family in the dorms. Having that amazing support network of friends around me whenever I needed them.
Now, let's talk about what I don't miss...white glove inspections, curfews, study hall -- and public showers!
What was the best part of attending school in England? It was just that -- attending in England. I have so many memories that only those who attended school near London could have -- like Theatre Appreciation...how amazing was it to go to London and see shows like Blues in the Night? Or traveling to Stratford-Upon-Avon to the Royal Shakespeare Academy -- where, of ALL things, we saw the musical version of “Carrie” (yes…Stephen King’s Carrie) starring LeRoy from the movie and TV show “Fame”. I'll also never forget the night we went to the Terry Wogan show and had the chance to meet Howard Jones (remember the song... "Whoa, whoa, whoa -- whoa, whoa, whoa -- things can only get better). As I handed him my show ticket to autograph, someone hit my arm and I shoved the ticket into his eye!!
And then I have all of those memories of The Rye, Suicide Hill, pink champagne, spirit week, musicals, sledding on cafeteria trays by the Jr. High, etc.
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? So many have already said what I feel -- we were away from our parents and outside of the country we knew as "home". We were forced together and lived as family -- we really were much more like a family (dysfunctional as it may have been) than we were classmates. I can't explain it -- but there are many from LCHS that I have a lifelong bond with.What was your favorite class? Drama
Favorite teacher? Mr. Wernette
Do you have a favorite memory?
I have so many favorite memories. Here's a few:
1. Skiing in Geilo, Norway with Linda Price and Kathy Parker's family (Remember my first experience on a Red Hill -- Kathy...where you had to hold my hands and talk me down!!!)
2. Evenings by the Rye
3. Senior Skip Day -- Chi Chis, Trafalgar Square and Hyde Park (who else can say that???)
4. Godspell, Carousel and Pirates of Penzance
5. Speech/Drama Festivals
6. The party after Graduation
7. Cramming for semester exams...in the crazy way Kathy and I did that!
But more importantly, I remember each and every person who attended school with me. Their faces may be fading from my memory -- and I may not be able to immediately recollect specific memories -- but we were in such a unique environment that I don't know that I'll ever forget anyone who shared that amazing experience we call LCHS along side me.
Anything else? I just want to say how excited I am for this reunion -- and give a HUGE thank you to Kris (Long) Blevins. We are making a great team -- and I can't wait to relax, hang out, reminisce and share a few adult beverages with my dear old LCHS friends.
Annie (Crawford) Owada ‘88
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Will you be attending the reunion? No.
Where are you living now? Lacey, Washington
Email: hawaiian_annie@yahoo.com
Tell us about your husband: I met Aaron at Taekwondo. It was at a belt testing and he was one of the black belt judges. He gave me a trophy for "best form".
When did you get married? 2005
Tell us about your kids: I have two children-Alec-16 and Julia-13. Also, two stepchildren, who I adore-Aubrey-16, and Adam-18. They are all great teenagers-we have been blessed! We have three labs, yellow, black & chocolate-who are a big part of our family!
Occupation: Medical Assistant for a dermatology practice
Where have you lived since graduation? Mississippi & Washington state
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? My children!
If you go back and do anything differently, what would it be? Have more sex....only kidding. I wish I had stayed overseas.
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? Dare to be different & take chances-life is short
What do you miss most about school? My friends and no responsibilities!
What was the best part of attending school in England? The opportunity to travel & going to boarding school-it was a unique experience
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? We were like a family-we grew & matured together through good and difficult times.
Favorite Class? English
Favorite Teacher? Mr. Wernette
Do you have a favorite memory? Spring Break-Malta with Julie; my 16th birthday and "my surprise" at the dance from my friends
Bobby Boyce '88
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Will you be attending the reunion? Yes…and registered!
Where are you living now? Dallas, Texas
Email: bboyce06@yahoo.com
Tell us about your significant other: I met my girlfriend, Amy, through a mutual friend at a 4th of July party last year.
Do you have any kids? No kids at the moment. Would like to have one at some point (with a spouse of course)
Occupation: Financial Services
Where have you lived since LCHS? Upstate NY near Syracuse and in Dallas since 1992.
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? Graduating from the University of North Texas in 1994.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? Stay at LCHS for my senior year, no matter what it cost my parents! Moving my senior year was a horrible experience!
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? To realize that time is short and to make the most of the time you have with people because you might not see them again for another 20 years or more since we all went to opposite sides of the world since high school.
What do you miss most about LCHS? The uniqueness of our situation as teenagers. Living away from home in the 10th and 11th grade and going through those times with other people in the same situation no matter what their color or gender was is something I'll never forget.
What was the best part of attending LCHS? Living in a dorm and away from home during the week and meeting people from all parts of the world.
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? I think it's due to the fact that we are all "cold war generation" kids from all parts of the world having to live wherever our mothers and fathers were sent and then being sent to a high school in a foreign country with the majority of us living there either 5 or 7 days. It doesn't get much more unique than that!
What was your favorite class? History
Favorite Teacher? Ms. Parrott (HA)
Do you have a favorite memory? Here are a few...the bus rides to and from Greenham Common on Mondays and Fridays...the dominant track teams LCHS had during that time...hanging out at the AYA and in the dorm...junior prom in London.
Anything else you want to share? As life goes on and I tell people about my high school experience, people still have a hard time grasping what it must have been like to attend high school like we did. I regret not getting back over to High Wycombe to visit the school again before it closed!
Will you be attending the reunion? Yes…and registered!
Where are you living now? Dallas, Texas
Email: bboyce06@yahoo.com
Tell us about your significant other: I met my girlfriend, Amy, through a mutual friend at a 4th of July party last year.
Do you have any kids? No kids at the moment. Would like to have one at some point (with a spouse of course)
Occupation: Financial Services
Where have you lived since LCHS? Upstate NY near Syracuse and in Dallas since 1992.
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? Graduating from the University of North Texas in 1994.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? Stay at LCHS for my senior year, no matter what it cost my parents! Moving my senior year was a horrible experience!
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? To realize that time is short and to make the most of the time you have with people because you might not see them again for another 20 years or more since we all went to opposite sides of the world since high school.
What do you miss most about LCHS? The uniqueness of our situation as teenagers. Living away from home in the 10th and 11th grade and going through those times with other people in the same situation no matter what their color or gender was is something I'll never forget.
What was the best part of attending LCHS? Living in a dorm and away from home during the week and meeting people from all parts of the world.
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? I think it's due to the fact that we are all "cold war generation" kids from all parts of the world having to live wherever our mothers and fathers were sent and then being sent to a high school in a foreign country with the majority of us living there either 5 or 7 days. It doesn't get much more unique than that!
What was your favorite class? History
Favorite Teacher? Ms. Parrott (HA)
Do you have a favorite memory? Here are a few...the bus rides to and from Greenham Common on Mondays and Fridays...the dominant track teams LCHS had during that time...hanging out at the AYA and in the dorm...junior prom in London.
Anything else you want to share? As life goes on and I tell people about my high school experience, people still have a hard time grasping what it must have been like to attend high school like we did. I regret not getting back over to High Wycombe to visit the school again before it closed!
Tammy (Kerr) Price '86
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Will you be attending the reunion? Yes, we are registered.
Where are you living now? Kissimmee, Florida
Email: tammy_kerr_price@yahoo.com
Where did you met your husband? Dunoon Scotland...he is also a LCHS alum - class of '85.
When did you get married? 1987
Tell us about your kids: We have 2 boys. The oldest son Robert, will be 20 this month, is a junior at Jacksonville Univ in Florida. Our youngest son Michael, who is 18, is finishing up his Associates Degree this semester (Fall 07) at the local community college, and will then be transferring to University of Central Florida in the Spring.Of course our baby is our 10 year old Cocker Spaniel, Renegade. He has a Master's Degree in Sleeping and a Phd in Eating.
Occupation: Operations Coordinator
Where have you lived since graduation? Wow...a few places....Virginia Beach, VA; Camp Pendleton, CA; Beaufort, SC and then finally Kissimmee, FL.
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? Not killing my husband and children! (ha ha...just kidding). Having 2 wonderful, smart sons.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? I can't say that I would change anything. I have been places, done things and met people that I would not want to change.
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? That my mom and dad really did know what they were talking about when it came to being a grown up.
What do you miss most about LCHS? Being carefree, the football games, pep rallies, spirit weeks.
What was the best part of going to school in England? Getting to see a part of the world most people in the United States would never get a chance to see.
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? Perhaps because we all were kind of adrift and for most of us, our parents were too far away to give us the shoulders to cry on or the help with homework or advice on boy/girlfriends, and we only had each other.
What was your favorite class? Shakespeare
Who was your favorite teacher? Mrs. Renner
Do you have a favorite memory? Graduation
Will you be attending the reunion? Yes, we are registered.
Where are you living now? Kissimmee, Florida
Email: tammy_kerr_price@yahoo.com
Where did you met your husband? Dunoon Scotland...he is also a LCHS alum - class of '85.
When did you get married? 1987
Tell us about your kids: We have 2 boys. The oldest son Robert, will be 20 this month, is a junior at Jacksonville Univ in Florida. Our youngest son Michael, who is 18, is finishing up his Associates Degree this semester (Fall 07) at the local community college, and will then be transferring to University of Central Florida in the Spring.Of course our baby is our 10 year old Cocker Spaniel, Renegade. He has a Master's Degree in Sleeping and a Phd in Eating.
Occupation: Operations Coordinator
Where have you lived since graduation? Wow...a few places....Virginia Beach, VA; Camp Pendleton, CA; Beaufort, SC and then finally Kissimmee, FL.
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? Not killing my husband and children! (ha ha...just kidding). Having 2 wonderful, smart sons.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? I can't say that I would change anything. I have been places, done things and met people that I would not want to change.
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? That my mom and dad really did know what they were talking about when it came to being a grown up.
What do you miss most about LCHS? Being carefree, the football games, pep rallies, spirit weeks.
What was the best part of going to school in England? Getting to see a part of the world most people in the United States would never get a chance to see.
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? Perhaps because we all were kind of adrift and for most of us, our parents were too far away to give us the shoulders to cry on or the help with homework or advice on boy/girlfriends, and we only had each other.
What was your favorite class? Shakespeare
Who was your favorite teacher? Mrs. Renner
Do you have a favorite memory? Graduation
Tammy (Combs) Kopaczewski '86
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What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? That friendships can last a life time. Then maybe I could have been more open to having more of them.
What do you miss most about LCHS? Not having any other responsibilities other then myself. (GRIN) Being able to stay awake past 9:30pm. The Rye, Suicide Hill, tray sledding, the AYA, fish and chips, Gyro with lots of onions, cheap wine, Big hair, Downtown market, the Subway,
Do you have a favorite memory? No, not just one they are all my favorites.
Will you be attending the reunion? Yes, but we haven’t registered yet
Where are you living now? Spring Hill, Kansas
Email: tkopaczewski@yahoo.com
Tell us about your husband: Shawn and I were high school sweethearts...
When did you get meet? 1986
And your kids? We have three kids Andrew is 19 and is joining the National Guard, Then will be working towards becoming a mechanic (auto, airplane, who knows). Ainsley is 17 and is a aspring artist that one day either plans on being a mortician (don't even ask) or in the medical field. Amber who is 15 and of course the spoiled last of the litter -- will be the one to drive both of us to the funny farm on her way to business school.
Occupation: Domestic Engineer
Where have you lived since graduation? Lets see. After graduation went back to Fallon,Nv. Married Shawn and since have lived in; VA Beach; Jacksonville,NC (two separate occasions); New Bedford, MA; Beaufort, SC; Everett, WA; New Ipswich, NH; Blue Springs, MO; Cherry Point, NC; Okinawa; Spring Hill, KS until further notice.
Occupation: Domestic Engineer
Where have you lived since graduation? Lets see. After graduation went back to Fallon,Nv. Married Shawn and since have lived in; VA Beach; Jacksonville,NC (two separate occasions); New Bedford, MA; Beaufort, SC; Everett, WA; New Ipswich, NH; Blue Springs, MO; Cherry Point, NC; Okinawa; Spring Hill, KS until further notice.
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? I think living life is the greatest accomplishment, Being able to move and adjust and to adapt.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? I don’t know that I would do anything different, Life is too short to spend time going backwards.
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? That friendships can last a life time. Then maybe I could have been more open to having more of them.What do you miss most about LCHS? Not having any other responsibilities other then myself. (GRIN) Being able to stay awake past 9:30pm. The Rye, Suicide Hill, tray sledding, the AYA, fish and chips, Gyro with lots of onions, cheap wine, Big hair, Downtown market, the Subway,
What was the best part of attending school in England? Like everyone else has said Hello it was England.
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? Put a bunch of hormonal kids in a hamster cage how can it not become unique? We were all hitting that developmental stage in adolescent learning about ourselves, life, roles and relationships. We knew we only really had one another and ourselves to blame when anything went wrong (couldn’t blame mom and dad). So with trial and error we were able to learn valuable lessons of life that most don’t learn until their first year away at college.
What was your favorite class? Biology
What was your favorite class? Biology
Who was your favorite teacher? Mrs Parrott
Do you have a favorite memory? No, not just one they are all my favorites.
Roxanne (Kincaid) Halenka '86
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Will you be attending the reunion? Yes, and we are registered!
Where are you living now? Mulvane, Kansas
Email: roxanne.halenka@mcconnell.af.mil
Tell us about your husband: I meet my husband at work. He is a Boom Operator for the Air Force Reserve. He has his Masters in Business Management.
When did you get married? 2003
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? My greatest accomplishement is joining the Air Force Reserve and working for Civil Service. Both jobs are the same and in the same office. So that means I get two retirements and two different pay.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? I do not think I would do anything different because I just learned and got stronger as I got older.
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? What I wish I knew in High School is that studying is very important.
What do you miss most about LCHS? Friends
What was the best part of attending LCHS? A lot of responsibilities to make you grow very independently
Why do you think we all have such a unique bond? Because we all live around the world.
What was your favorite class? Teachers aide
Who was your favorite teacher? Mrs. Vanmaquereke
Do you have a favorite memory? Having a lot of fun before the school dances.
Will you be attending the reunion? Yes, and we are registered!
Where are you living now? Mulvane, Kansas
Email: roxanne.halenka@mcconnell.af.mil
Tell us about your husband: I meet my husband at work. He is a Boom Operator for the Air Force Reserve. He has his Masters in Business Management.
When did you get married? 2003
And your kids? I have three kids, their names are Anjae 18, Joey 14, RJ 12. I have some wonderful well mannered kids. Anjae will be graduating this year and wants to go to Cosmotology School. Joey is very good soccer player, he usually scores every game. RJ is the basketball star. He makes the most points for his team. RJ is 5'10, he wears size 12 shoes and only in the seventh grade.
Occupation: Civil Service/Air Force Reserves
Where have you lived since graduation? I have lived in Wichita, KS since graduation. It looks like I am not going any where.
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? My greatest accomplishement is joining the Air Force Reserve and working for Civil Service. Both jobs are the same and in the same office. So that means I get two retirements and two different pay.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? I do not think I would do anything different because I just learned and got stronger as I got older.
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? What I wish I knew in High School is that studying is very important.
What do you miss most about LCHS? Friends
What was the best part of attending LCHS? A lot of responsibilities to make you grow very independently
Why do you think we all have such a unique bond? Because we all live around the world.
What was your favorite class? Teachers aide
Who was your favorite teacher? Mrs. Vanmaquereke
Do you have a favorite memory? Having a lot of fun before the school dances.
Ron Blank '88
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Will you be attending the reunion? Yes, and we have already registered.
Where are you living now? Carrollton, Texas
Email: blankfamily@verizon.net
How did you meet your wife? We met at sand volleyball.
When did you get married? We have one son named Josh (but referred to as "the boy"). He is full of energy and loves his costumes: Peter Pan, Captian Hook, Batman (you get the picture). He goes to Montessori school and is very bright. He is the spitting image of Ron.
What is your occupation? Accounts Receivable Manager
Where have you lived since graduation? Arizona, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Nebraska and currently residing in Texas (Teha country).
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? Having a great family and a great life.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? Nothing, because that would change where I am today and I wouldn't want that to change.
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? To live in the now and not worry about what you're doing later in life.
What do you miss most about LCHS? Living in London.
What was the best part of attending school in England? The concerts and being able to go to downtown London whenever I felt like it.
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? Probably because we were all US citizens in a different country.
Will you be attending the reunion? Yes, and we have already registered.
Where are you living now? Carrollton, Texas
Email: blankfamily@verizon.net
How did you meet your wife? We met at sand volleyball.
When did you get married? We have one son named Josh (but referred to as "the boy"). He is full of energy and loves his costumes: Peter Pan, Captian Hook, Batman (you get the picture). He goes to Montessori school and is very bright. He is the spitting image of Ron.
What is your occupation? Accounts Receivable Manager
Where have you lived since graduation? Arizona, Pennsylvania, Oklahoma, Nebraska and currently residing in Texas (Teha country).
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? Having a great family and a great life.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? Nothing, because that would change where I am today and I wouldn't want that to change.
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? To live in the now and not worry about what you're doing later in life.
What do you miss most about LCHS? Living in London.
What was the best part of attending school in England? The concerts and being able to go to downtown London whenever I felt like it.
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? Probably because we were all US citizens in a different country.
Laura (Coyle) Hargrove '89
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Will you be attending the reunion? Yes, but we haven’t registered yet.
JD tries to have a social life as well. He has been dating a girl for about a year however, she moved to St. Simons about 3 hours away. So now JD DRIVES his jeep to visit his girlfriend.
We have 2 Labs, Bailey is an 11-year-old yellow and Coco is a 4-year-old chocolate. Keeping them in check is Harley, a 3-year-old Maine Coon and Chi Chi, our 1-year- old chinchilla.
Will you be attending the reunion? Yes, but we haven’t registered yet.Where are you living now? Atlanta, Georgia
Email: laura.hargrove@cobbk12.org
Tell us about your husband: Josh and I met while attending Valdosta State University. He was an Exercise Science intern at the gym. All VSU students had to take his course (some more than others). Actually, the fee for the upkeep of the machines was only $25, which was much cheaper than the local gyms. It didn't hurt that the interns were eye candy! Little did I know that Josh was beginning the preceedings for a divorce AND had two little critters at home. Joshua and Hunter were just 4 1/2 and 4 months at the time. Fast forward...we moved to the Atlanta area, where Josh manages medical sales and I teach 2nd grade.
When did you meet? 1989
And your kids? Joshua and Hunter are now 17 and 13 years old. They both play traveling soccer, which has us busy every weekend.
JD tries to have a social life as well. He has been dating a girl for about a year however, she moved to St. Simons about 3 hours away. So now JD DRIVES his jeep to visit his girlfriend.
Hunter, on the other hand, motors around the neighborhood on his Huffy. His best friend just moved into our neighborhood, whom I taught 6 years ago. They enjoy setting up courses in the woods and unloading paintballs into each others body parts.
We have 2 Labs, Bailey is an 11-year-old yellow and Coco is a 4-year-old chocolate. Keeping them in check is Harley, a 3-year-old Maine Coon and Chi Chi, our 1-year- old chinchilla.
Occupation: Teacher
Where have you lived since graduation? After graduation, I moved back to Tampa and attended USF for a few years. However, it seems that I spent more time skipping class than actually going. So I opted for a much smaller school. Transferring to VSC was the best thing I could've done. I actually changed majors, got serious and graduated. After graduating, I moved to Kennesaw, GA. I currently reside in Atlanta.accomplishment = My greatest accomplishment since high school has been teaching. I taught for a few years and went back to school to get my Masters. This just got the ball rolling for additional leadership roles. Now I have 13 years under my belt, teach in the best school system in GA have been nominated as Teacher of the Year. In the fall, I will starting school again @ GA State for a doctorate in Ed Leadership. Who would've thought that Mr. Spaulding's dunce would go on to actually excel?If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? I would not change anything, but would like to have been more carefree!
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? I wish I had hindsight enough to take advantage of the moments that were offered to me.
What do you miss most about school? I guess I miss being naive and irresponsible. We had such a great time and it's hard to express to others not in similar situations.
What was the best part of going to school in England? Location, location, location...
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? Our bond is unique because we were at the most impressionable times of our lives and we only had each other!
What was your favorite class? Art w/ Mr. Phelps
Who was your favorite teacher? Mrs. Hoyt
What is your favorite memory? My favorite memories are of hanging out in the dorms talking smut with the girls OR flirting at the A-Y-A.
Nuff said!
Thursday, November 1, 2007
Krystal (Anderson) Weeks '90
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Will you be attending the reunion? No
Where are you living now? Yigo, Guam
Email: blake1208@guam.net
Tell us about your husband. We met at the Fairchild AFB where I was working at the time. He was the NCOIC of the allergy/immunization clinic and I was working as a medical records clerk as a civilian. He is still active duty; this year marks his 21st year in the Air Force.
When did you get married? 2003
Any kids? I have one daughter, Kess. She is nine years old and is into sports in a big way. Her goal is to become a professional soccer-playing veterinarian one day.
Occupation: Graduate student (does it ever end?)
Where have you lived since LCHS? Home is Spokane, Washington where I own property. Right now, we are living in Yigo, Guam where my husband is stationed. This is his last tour of duty before retirement so we'll be heading home for good in about three years.
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? The most perfect thing I have ever done is my daughter...I doubt you'll find many moms who wouldn't say the same.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? If I could go back, I would definitely finish college while I was still on mom and dad's dime.
What do you miss most about LCHS? Being young enough to stay up having fun all night and still be able to concentrate on finals the next morning.
What was your favorite class? Music
Favorite teacher? Jon Hodge
Where are you living now? Yigo, Guam
Email: blake1208@guam.net
Tell us about your husband. We met at the Fairchild AFB where I was working at the time. He was the NCOIC of the allergy/immunization clinic and I was working as a medical records clerk as a civilian. He is still active duty; this year marks his 21st year in the Air Force.
When did you get married? 2003
Any kids? I have one daughter, Kess. She is nine years old and is into sports in a big way. Her goal is to become a professional soccer-playing veterinarian one day.
Occupation: Graduate student (does it ever end?)
Where have you lived since LCHS? Home is Spokane, Washington where I own property. Right now, we are living in Yigo, Guam where my husband is stationed. This is his last tour of duty before retirement so we'll be heading home for good in about three years.
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? The most perfect thing I have ever done is my daughter...I doubt you'll find many moms who wouldn't say the same.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? If I could go back, I would definitely finish college while I was still on mom and dad's dime.
What do you miss most about LCHS? Being young enough to stay up having fun all night and still be able to concentrate on finals the next morning.
What was your favorite class? Music
Favorite teacher? Jon Hodge
Kris (Long) Blevins '88
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Will you be attending the reunion? Of course!
Will you be attending the reunion? Of course!Where are you living now? Gautier, Mississippi
Email: jhkris@earthlink.net
Tell us about your husband: Kenny and I met on the American Beach in Camp Darby, Italy. It was the summer of 1990. I was finished with my 2 years at Univ of Maryland in Munich. He was in the Army, pulled for Lifegaurd duty. I was performing a very important job on the beach of cleaning bathrooms and renting out umbrellas and chairs. We met at the first party of the summer.
When did you get married? 1991
Any kids? We have one son, Gabriel, who was born in 2000. He is in second grade and the smartest kid in the class (of course I would say that). He is the cutest kid too, if I do say so myself.
Occupation: I own/operate a tax franchise
Occupation: I own/operate a tax franchiseWhere have you lived since graduation? I went to college in Munich, Germany. Moved to Camp Darby, Italy. Go married, moved to Augusta GA then Mesa AZ then Alexandria, Centreville and Gainesville VA then finally Gautier MS.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? Not one thing.
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? What I wanted to be when I grew up.
What do you miss most about LCHS? No worries! My figure! : )
What was the best part of attending school in England? London, dorm life.
What was your favorite class? Teachers Aid!
Favorite teacher? Mrs. A.
Any favorite memories? Too many to write. I have some I'd like to forget though!
John Pellerito '87
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Will you be attending the reunion? Yes, but we haven’t registered yet
Will you be attending the reunion? Yes, but we haven’t registered yetWhere are you living now? Yorktown, Virginia
Email: ridoem@comcast.net
Tell us about your wife: I met my wife just days before I deployed over seas. She's wonderful, She is everything to me and my kids.
When did you meet? 1987
And your kids? I have two kids. Shelby is 11. She loves softball and is very good. I'm very proud of her.Jordan 7. God this one is just crazy LOL! I love him to death. He loves to skateboard with me at the local ramps.
Occupation: US Naval Aircraft Director/Aircraft fire fighter
Where have you lived since LCHS? Cuba, Virginia, Florida
What would you say is your greatest accomplishment? All I can say is I love my life. I'm very happy.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? I would go back and take more pictures.
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? :O)
What do you miss most about LCHS? Everything. Come on we lived in England....
What was the best part of attending school in England? Being away from my mom & dad 6 days a week.
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? I think our school is more like a family
What was your favorite class? Print shop
And your favorite teacher? Ms Mayers
Do you have a favorite memory? Tons!!!
Jenny (Hostetler) White '89
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Will you be attending the reunion? No
Where are you living now? Colorado Springs, Colorado
Email: Jenny@whitehome.org
Tell us about your husband: I met Steve at High Wycombe. He was the DARE instructor on base. I have been so blessed to have him as a husband! We got married Sept 1990. I can't believe we have been married for 17 wonderful years! Shortly after we got married, Steve was stationed at the University of Arizona where we both finished school. After attending OTS, Steve left active duty in 1997 and has been in the National Guard or Reserves ever since. He is currently the Vice President of IT at Young Life here in Colorado Springs.
When did you meet? 1989
And your kids? We have three WONDERFUL children. Our oldest, Jessica is almost the same age I was when I came to LCHS. She just got her permit this last summer and is a sophomore in high school! Our second daughter will be 13 this week (OCT). She is in 7th grade and a lot like me. Our son is 11 and just started middle school. I can't believe how fast they are growing up! I think that in less than 2 years I will be the shortest in my family. Jess is already almost 5'8" and the other two are pushing 5'3". We have also had 8 foster children ranging in age from 8 weeks to 3 years old. Most of them were only with us a few days to a few weeks. We did have one little girl who came to us at 17 months old and left 20 months later when she was 3. She will always be a part of our family. She is 5 now and just started kindergarten this year. She is living with an aunt, but we get to hear about her from time to time from my friend who has her older brother.
Occupation: By the time the Reunion comes I will be a Grad Student!
Where have you lived since graduation? After graduation I spent a year at Washington State University. I got married and lived in Tacoma Washington until 1993. We went to the University of Arizona from 1993-1995 and then moved to San Antonio Texas until 1997. We lived in Vancouver, Washington from 1997 until last summer. Now we are in Colorado Springs, Colorado and I love it here! (Although my whole family is now in Vancouver and we miss being there too)
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? I think my greatest accomplishment is raising 3 WONDERFUL children who (so far) seem to be headed down the right path!
If you could do anything differently, what would it be? I can't think of anything I would do different.
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? To step back and enjoy the time I am in because it will pass faster than one could ever imagine. I remember counting the days until graduation, thinking they would NEVER come! Now I look back and wonder where the last month or year went.
What do you miss most about LCHS? Seeing my friends every day!
What was the best part of going to school in England? Hanging out with friends, going into London on the weekends and meeting my husband :)!
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? I think the bond we have is so unique because we lived together. We all moved around a lot and because of that there it was easy to get to know each other quickly. It was like living with two dorms full of brothers and sisters. Some you loved, some you didn't...but we were all in it together!
What was your favorite class? Yearbook
Who was your favorite teacher? Ms. Williams (Psychology & PE) 87-88
Do you have a favorite memory? I have lots of favorite memories...in the dorms, the AYA, London, walking up to the movie theater, Peer Helpers....there are so many I can't name just one.
Anything else you want to share? As I look back over the last 20 years since I started at LCHS (fall 1987) I am in awe over all the wonderful things that God has done in my life. The people he has brought into it and the places he has taken me. Everyone I new at LCHS touched my life in some small way. Some of you blessed my in little ways that you may never know. I wish I could be at the reunion. I am sure it will be a blast!
Will you be attending the reunion? NoWhere are you living now? Colorado Springs, Colorado
Email: Jenny@whitehome.org
Tell us about your husband: I met Steve at High Wycombe. He was the DARE instructor on base. I have been so blessed to have him as a husband! We got married Sept 1990. I can't believe we have been married for 17 wonderful years! Shortly after we got married, Steve was stationed at the University of Arizona where we both finished school. After attending OTS, Steve left active duty in 1997 and has been in the National Guard or Reserves ever since. He is currently the Vice President of IT at Young Life here in Colorado Springs.
When did you meet? 1989
And your kids? We have three WONDERFUL children. Our oldest, Jessica is almost the same age I was when I came to LCHS. She just got her permit this last summer and is a sophomore in high school! Our second daughter will be 13 this week (OCT). She is in 7th grade and a lot like me. Our son is 11 and just started middle school. I can't believe how fast they are growing up! I think that in less than 2 years I will be the shortest in my family. Jess is already almost 5'8" and the other two are pushing 5'3". We have also had 8 foster children ranging in age from 8 weeks to 3 years old. Most of them were only with us a few days to a few weeks. We did have one little girl who came to us at 17 months old and left 20 months later when she was 3. She will always be a part of our family. She is 5 now and just started kindergarten this year. She is living with an aunt, but we get to hear about her from time to time from my friend who has her older brother.
Occupation: By the time the Reunion comes I will be a Grad Student!
Where have you lived since graduation? After graduation I spent a year at Washington State University. I got married and lived in Tacoma Washington until 1993. We went to the University of Arizona from 1993-1995 and then moved to San Antonio Texas until 1997. We lived in Vancouver, Washington from 1997 until last summer. Now we are in Colorado Springs, Colorado and I love it here! (Although my whole family is now in Vancouver and we miss being there too)
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? I think my greatest accomplishment is raising 3 WONDERFUL children who (so far) seem to be headed down the right path!
If you could do anything differently, what would it be? I can't think of anything I would do different.
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? To step back and enjoy the time I am in because it will pass faster than one could ever imagine. I remember counting the days until graduation, thinking they would NEVER come! Now I look back and wonder where the last month or year went.
What do you miss most about LCHS? Seeing my friends every day!
What was the best part of going to school in England? Hanging out with friends, going into London on the weekends and meeting my husband :)!
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? I think the bond we have is so unique because we lived together. We all moved around a lot and because of that there it was easy to get to know each other quickly. It was like living with two dorms full of brothers and sisters. Some you loved, some you didn't...but we were all in it together!
What was your favorite class? Yearbook
Who was your favorite teacher? Ms. Williams (Psychology & PE) 87-88
Do you have a favorite memory? I have lots of favorite memories...in the dorms, the AYA, London, walking up to the movie theater, Peer Helpers....there are so many I can't name just one.
Anything else you want to share? As I look back over the last 20 years since I started at LCHS (fall 1987) I am in awe over all the wonderful things that God has done in my life. The people he has brought into it and the places he has taken me. Everyone I new at LCHS touched my life in some small way. Some of you blessed my in little ways that you may never know. I wish I could be at the reunion. I am sure it will be a blast!
Julie (Ericson) Hodge '88
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Will you be attending the reunion? No
Where are you living now? Germany
Email: jjhodge@t-online.de
Where did you meet your husband? At LCHS! ;-)
When did you get married? 1988
Tell us about your kids. Louis - 15 July 1991. He was born in Florida during the only year that Jon and I have lived in the states. He is a sophomore in high school and plays piano and saxophone in his dad's band. Louis is also very involved in dance and has played lead roles in the local ballet.Erin - 19 February 1004. Erin was born in Berlin, Germany. She also does ballet, but her real passion is horse back riding. She leases a horse from the local riding club. Erin is in the 8th grade and plays guitar.We also have two labs - Cheyenne and Sally - and two abandon kittens who have recently taken up residence in our barn.
Occupation: Special Education assistant / Graduate student of Mental Health Counseling
Where have you lived since graduation? High Wycombe, England; Tallahasse, Florida; Woodbridge, England; Berlin, Germany; and Heidelberg, Germany
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? I have so many family accomplishments that I don't know where to start! One personal accomplishment was completing a Bachelors of Science in Psychology while working fulltime and keeping up with my family. I'm now finishing up a Masters of Counseling and hope to stay in the area of special education, working with students that have emotional impairments.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? I would read all those books that were assigned in English rather than relying on Annie to give me a summary! I really should have applied myself more……..
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? Life is too short to worry about what other people think of you and parents are not out to make your life miserable.
Cut your parents some slack because it's not easy dealing with a teenager……..I know I'm preaching to the choir now.
Cut your parents some slack because it's not easy dealing with a teenager……..I know I'm preaching to the choir now.
What do you miss most about school? I'm not sure I miss high school.....I didn't like homework .....but I do miss living so close to London were I could see lot of shows!
What was the best part about attending school in England? The best part of attending school in England was the opportunity to experience another culture. England has such a rich musical history that I was able to enjoy and experience musical opportunities that would never have been available to me in the United States. I loved being so close to London and having hundreds of concerts, shows, musical, plays, and other cultural evens to choose from. Going to school at LCHS also meant great travel opportunities with family and on school trips. Not many kids can go to France on a school field trip.
Why do you think that we have such a unique bond? Kids that go to military schools overseas are in a very unique situation. They live within the secure surroundings of "little America's" around the world but at the same time are influenced by the culture of the host nation. It's something that relatively few people experience, so explaining your time overseas to someone in the states can be difficult.
What was your favorite class? Choir
Who was your favorite teacher? I should say my husband but ..... Ms. Parrott the biology teacher was my favorite!
What is your favorite memory of LCHS? I have very fond memories of all the musicals that I did at LCHS, though my favorite memories are "dormie" moments! I can remember a particularly silly evening of having a toothpaste, mouse, and lotion fight with Annie and Adina. I'm sure we got in trouble with a dorm counselor, but it was worth it.
Anything else you want to share? For those of you who didn't hear…Mr. Hodge, the music teacher, and I did get married in December of 1988. It sounded very scandalous back then but we are really just your average couple. Like everyone else, life gives us the full treatment! We have had good times and bad times, lived through the sorrow of a loved one's death, had sleepless nights with newborn babies and now worry about choices our teenagers are making!! After all these years, we have stayed in Europe and still love it. We are even wondering if we should retire somewhere in Europe…..can you believe we are old enough to be thinking about retirement!
Unfortunately we can't attend the reunion in July, but we'll be with all of you in spirit!
Best wishes for the next 20 years. Julie, Jon, Louis and Erin
Jill (Hutchison) Baker '87
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Email: jillbaker3@hotmail.com
Occupation: Help out with music business and SAHM
Will you be attending the reunion? Yes, officially registered now and will be rooming with Sarai (Warren) Zyzniewski
Where are you living now? Sioux Falls, South Dakota
Email: jillbaker3@hotmail.com
Tell us about your husband? I met Phil here in Sioux Falls, SD eight years ago (although I
had first seen him walking through campus at SDSU with a guitar slung over his back years before that). My husband writes and performs music for children. His website is philbakermusic.com.
had first seen him walking through campus at SDSU with a guitar slung over his back years before that). My husband writes and performs music for children. His website is philbakermusic.com.
When did you get married? 2001
And your kids? We have two sons, Philip (age 5) and Sean (age 2). Those of you with children know that they keep you VERY busy at this age. Our lives revolve around them right now.
Occupation: Help out with music business and SAHMWhere have you lived since LCHS? I joined the army right out of HS. Military service time frame: Ft. McLellan, AL for BT; Redstone Arsenal, AL for AIT; Ft. Drum, NY and Ft. Carson, CO. College time frame: Vermillion, SD (USD); Brookings, SD (SDSU). Moved to Sioux Falls, SD in 1994 and haven't left.
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment?
Running a children's music business with my husband.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? I wish I had done more with my singing. But, then again, our life experiences have made us what we are today, and I can't imagine life without the fam now. They were worth the wait.
What do you know now that you wish you knew then? People are just people.
What do you miss most about LCHS? I miss the fact that I didn't get to graduate at LCHS. Starting your senior year in a different high school (public) isn't exactly easy.
What was the best part of attending school in England? Being able to experience the real world outside of the US bubble of ignorance.
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? Military brats need each other - we were hauled all over the world as children and young adults. We latch on quickly and can hopefully hold on to a few through the years. It's hard to keep in touch - we're scattered everywhere! I live in a city with no major military installation, so I get few chances to connect with other military brats. I feel an instant connection when I actually meet someone with a military background, a comforting sense of camaraderie.
What was your favorite class? Choir
Who was your favorite teacher? None stick out
What is your favorite memory? Going on a weekend school trip to London to see 42nd Street. It took my breath away.
Barb Brennan '88
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Will you be attending the reunion? Yes!
Will you be attending the reunion? Yes!Where are you living now? Valley Village, California
Do you have a significant other? Haven't met him yet! :)
Tell us about your family: I am the world's greatest Aunt, according to my niece, Anna, as well as Erika Alvarez's (nee Wilson's) son, Dex. Her son Teo cannot speak yet, but I am certain he will agree with his older brother!Anna is my brother, Brad's daughter. Brad attended LCHS Jr. High and the High School for his Freshman year. Brad is a Major in the Marines and currently stationed in Iraq. His family lives in New Bern, NC and I visit them as often as I can. I guarantee I will have pictures of Anna on the cruise. She will be 4 in April 2008 and is an absolutely wonderful girl. She has the same affinity for Mickey Mouse as I have! I do not plan to have children, but may become the crazy cat lady in my old age. I volunteer on the weekends with a local rescue group as an Adoption Counselor. I currently have three wonderful rescued cats. CJ (aka Cujo Jr) is the only boy and he is 7 yrs old and is a medium haired, black cat. Prada is my diva. She lives up to her name at 8 yrs of age and is a black DSH cat. Finally, Sadie, 1 yrs old, joined our family this summer. She is a black DSH cat who is still a bit shy, but such a love.
Occupation: Merchandising Rep for 'The Price is Right'
Where have you lived since graduation? Howells, NY; Bethlehem, PA (attended and graduated from Lehigh University); Irvine, CA; San Mateo, CA; San Francisco, CA (multiple neighborhoods - North Beach, Upper Tenderloin and Nob Hill); and Valley Village, CA (LA Area).
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? This is hard as I do not like to brag. Two things, I guess:1. I believe strongly in the animal rescue work that I do and have been doing for the last 8 yrs. People can be very cruel when it comes to animals and it is not right.2. In Nov 2003, I donated the lower left lobe of my lung to a cousin as part of a living donor operation. My cousin, Lindsay, was diagnosed with LAM (a rare pulmonary disease) in early 2002 just before her wedding. Her brother and I were the donors and the surgery was very successful, but her disease was stronger. She died 15 days after the operation. We chose life and I learned a lot about myself as a person and a human being. I have a lot more tolerance for others and try to live each day to the fullest. Also, everyone should be an organ donor.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? I wouldn't change a thing. There is no reason to live in the past. I was such an opininated (and still am to some extent) teenage that I wouldn't listen to myself anyhow!
What is the one think you know now that you wish you knew then? What kind of amazing opportunity we had to live in the UK and to be so close to London.
What do you miss the most about LCHS? Traveling to London and the Continent on a regular basis. All my friends, even though I do keep in contact with quite a few.
What was the best part of attending school in England? Being exposed to a different culture. I did not like it a lot at the time and thought I was missing out on things in the US. I realized in college how good it was to spend my teenage years in a foreign country.
Why do you think we have such a unique bond? We all learned to adapt. Everyone knew what it was like to be the new kid in the class and our school never had just ONE new kid.
What was your favorite class? Calculus and Spanish
Who were your favorite teachers? Ms. DeYoung, Mr. Wilson & Mr. Thornton
What is your favorite memory? Worshiping the sun on any sunny day at school! Or begging to have class outside just to enjoy the day! Mr. Wilson even did that for us one day in Calculus by teaching the class about area under a curve and acres. Yes, I am still a geek!
Angie (Engman) Huntington '87
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Will you be attending the reunion? Yes -- we are officially registered!
Where are you living now? Switzerland
Email Address: angelainthehills@yahoo.com
Tell us about your husband? I met Joel in 1991 while serving a mission for my (LDS) church in Vienna, Austria. We were married in August 1993 and spent our first year of marriage as poor students at Brigham Young University. He is tall (6'6"), dark (starting to gray--probably from being married to me!) and very handsome! He is intelligent, hard working, and very kind.
Occupation: Homemaker, Class parent, Sunday School Teacher, Cheufer, Chef, Boy Scout Den Leader, Nurse, Jane of all trades...
What do you miss the most about LCHS? What I miss most about high school is my dear friends. Other than that, I miss absolutely nothing!
What was the best part of attending school in England? The best part about attending school in England was the cultural opportunities. I loved the theatre, like getting to see Les Miserable, Shakespeare, The Terry Wogan show, etc. I also loved the countryside and the diversity. The worst part was coming back to America and having to take driving lessons at age 19! Embarrassing.
Why do you think we all have such a unique bond? We were a bunch of American kids thrown into a strange culture and school and only had each other to cling to. We had to quickly make new friends and support each other like family while we were so far away from home.Its kind of like that tv show "Lost." These people became really close very fast because they had to survive and they had to trust and depend on one another.
What was your favorite class? Drama and Shakespeare
And your favorite teacher? Mr. Thornton (Spanish) and Mr. Wernette
What is your favorite memory?
Will you be attending the reunion? Yes -- we are officially registered!Where are you living now? Switzerland
Email Address: angelainthehills@yahoo.com
Tell us about your husband? I met Joel in 1991 while serving a mission for my (LDS) church in Vienna, Austria. We were married in August 1993 and spent our first year of marriage as poor students at Brigham Young University. He is tall (6'6"), dark (starting to gray--probably from being married to me!) and very handsome! He is intelligent, hard working, and very kind.
And your kids? I have four kids: Samuel (13), Alex (12), Emma (10) and Josiah (7). They are perfect, huh hum.
They all attend an International School in Zurich and are having the most amazing experiences. A few weeks ago, they went on field week with their school classes. Sam went to Venice; Alex went to Cortona, Italy; and Emma spent the week in the Swiss National Park. Josiah hung out with me and we took a day to Luzern.Sam is good at math and science. He runs cross-country and rock-climbs. Alex plays soccer and his PSP very well. He is good at English and amazes us with his descriptive vocabulary. Emma enjoys horse-riding and friends and dressing up. JoJo is a ball of fire and makes our family popular. The identity of our family revolves around Josiah, as we are all fondly referred to as "his," i.e. I am universally known as "JoJo's Mom."
Occupation: Homemaker, Class parent, Sunday School Teacher, Cheufer, Chef, Boy Scout Den Leader, Nurse, Jane of all trades...Where have you lived since LCHS? Provo, Utah; Langley AFB, Virginia; Kaiserslautern, Germany; Vienna, Austria; West Valley, Utah; Leeds, England; Saratoga Springs, Utah; Zurich, Switzerland
What would you consider to be your greatest accomplishment? I can't say just one. I'll give you the top 5:1. Marrying FAR above myself and finding the most perfect, loving and wonderful husband.2. Mothering, nurturing and caring for the 4 most amazing kids in the world.3. Graduating from BYU with a BS in Human Development4. Serving a fulltime mission for the LDS Church in Vienna, Austria, which included becoming fluent in German, loving and serving people and working with immigrants from over 40 different countries around the world.5. Surviving Cancer. I was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma in July 1996, when my firstborn was 11 months old. I had 14 months of Chemotherapy which took my hair and my fertility. I have since grown a full head of hair and adopted 3 more beautiful children. I am now a decade "safe" and am considered cured.
If you could go back and do anything differently, what would it be? If I could go back, I would be less selfish and reach out more to others. I would have been a better friend, more accepting and more forgiving.
What is the one thing you know now that you wish you knew then? This is actually awkward to express but it is my honest answer. What I now know that I didn't back then is my personal worth. I wish I could have felt better about myself back then. I think the whole experience would have been entirely different if I had respected myself and others they way I do today.
What do you miss the most about LCHS? What I miss most about high school is my dear friends. Other than that, I miss absolutely nothing!
What was the best part of attending school in England? The best part about attending school in England was the cultural opportunities. I loved the theatre, like getting to see Les Miserable, Shakespeare, The Terry Wogan show, etc. I also loved the countryside and the diversity. The worst part was coming back to America and having to take driving lessons at age 19! Embarrassing.
Why do you think we all have such a unique bond? We were a bunch of American kids thrown into a strange culture and school and only had each other to cling to. We had to quickly make new friends and support each other like family while we were so far away from home.Its kind of like that tv show "Lost." These people became really close very fast because they had to survive and they had to trust and depend on one another.
What was your favorite class? Drama and Shakespeare
And your favorite teacher? Mr. Thornton (Spanish) and Mr. Wernette
What is your favorite memory?
Here's my top 5:
1. Carousel
2. Volleyball & Basketball teams
3. Godspell
4. Senior Skip day in London
5. Pizza Hut
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