Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Yearbook 2007

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Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Yearbook 2007
Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Yearbook
2007
Hopatcong High School Class of 1982 | Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Reunion
HHS Class of 1982 | Twenty-Five Years Later
From the Editor:
I had never been to a high school reunion. I almost went to the twentieth but at the last minute I
decided I wouldn’t go. I had no excuse. I just felt that I didn’t need to be there. Five years later I regret that.
As I go through the old yearbook I see so many people that I would like to see again. I realize I let a precious
opportunity go by.
So now I want to atone for that mistake. I decided that not only will I help organize the reunion, I’ll
do what I can to make this one special. The web site was my way to keep everyone connected and engaged
while we contacted everyone. Jack had the idea to gather some background information from everyone for the
event. As the stories started coming in I discovered how much fun it was to read what everyone is now up to.
It gave me an opportunity to make phone calls and send e-mails to classmates that I should have contacted
long ago but now have a “reason” to do so. I had some great conversations with people that made me
remember how much of a friend they were to me. It was also a way to start a new friendship with those that I
didn’t really interact with while at school. The conversations and messages were always happy, but sometimes
sprinkled with regret that we hadn’t done this sooner.
These are the warm feelings I want to share with you, and so the idea for this twenty-fifth anniversary
yearbook was borne. However the information contained here came from all of you, not from me. I thank
everyone who participated to make this a success. Thank you for sharing your stories and your personal
feelings about your life in and after school. I’ll also take this opportunity to apologize to you for being
persistent in your participation. I did get a bit carried away with this project, but I feel it was a good “carried
away”.
I’ll mention that at one time I wanted to include contact information, such as an e-mail address and a
phone number. I understand that people are sensitive to this and I have decided to withhold that from this
publication. However, I did ask everyone if they were willing to allow me to share the contact information
they provided. As such, if you would like to contact an old friend and need an e-mail address or phone number,
you may reach out to me and I will provide that if I have it and if the person is willing to share it.
There is one more reason why I wanted to put this yearbook together. Since I was four years old, Jack
Quirk has been one of the best friends for me that anyone could hope to have. He has helped me out more
times than I am able to repay, like the time he came to my house on a freezing cold Sunday in February to help
me pull my well pump while standing in two feet of snow. When Jack took on the responsibility for the
reunion, I committed myself to providing my friend as much
help as I could. And so what I really mean to say here is that
this yearbook is about friendship. It’s about the friends you
still invite to your home for a picnic, those that you wish you
would, and those friends that you may have forgotten about.
You still have them, you know. They’re all right here.
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Hopatcong High School Class of 1982 | Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Reunion
Reunion Committee
I've really enjoyed reconnecting with everyone, most of whom I
haven't seen or spoken to in the 25 years since we've been out of
school. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone, playing catch-up with
friends I've kept in touch with; reuniting with those I lost touch with
and reminiscing about the fun we had both during and outside of school.
Melissa
MacKenzie (Krieger)
When Dan approached me about getting involved with the reunion, I jumped right in
because I knew Billy Tobin was not going to do one this time, and with only 6 months
before the reunion, it wasn't likely that anyone else would either. Choosing the venue, the
menu, the DJ, and the date was easy. Finding everyone, not so easy. What a relief that
Dan M., Melissa K., Vickey C., and Vickey O. joined the group to help out. With Dan Chiariello, who is a project
manager by trade, as the point man for the group, things just seemed to move along swiftly, smoothly, and in a very
organized manner. Dan set up the website, monitored it, updated it, and pretty much hounded all of us to follow up
on our own tasks. Thats what it takes to get things done. I want to congratulate everyone on the reunion committee
for a job well done. It was fun trying to hunt people down who you haven't spoken to in a long time, 25 years for some
of them. Thanks to Dan McCarthy for use of his office for the meetings we had. And thanks to all who replied to our
emails and sent us their profiles and pictures. Happy 25 years, and here's to the next 25!
Jack
Quirk
It has been wonderful to re-connect with some of the people who I was so close
to so many years ago...and to share “a walk down memory lane.” I still find it
hard to believe that 25 years have passed since we tossed our caps in the air
and began our adventures in life... I hope those 25 years have been kind to all
of us and that we have all found happiness, success and prosperity. Wishing you all the best of everything as our
journey continues!
Vickey
Finn (Church)
It was a wonderful experience working with the reunion committee to put together
the event. I only wish we had more time and could have reached more of our
classmates. I would also like to thank Dan Chiariello for putting together such a
comprehensive and exciting web-site for our class. I hope that everyone bookmarks
it as a means to keep in touch and that it becomes an even more effective tool to put together our 30th, 35th, etc. Jack
Quirk also deserves a special mention also for his efforts in taking the bull by the horns and single handedly booking
the Adam Todd for our event. It is hard to believe that 25 years has elapsed since we assembled as a complete group
for the last time on the football field between the "H" goalposts. It is even harder to believe that 38 years have passed
since we started kindergarten! I will always carry a fondness with me for the remainder of my years of my experience
at Hopatcong High for the many good people, including fellow students, teachers and coaches that I spent quality
time with. Another dimension is added as I watch both of my sons proceeding through the school system at what
really seems to be a rapid pace as time refuses to stand still. My eldest, after observing the committee members
assemble for meetings, now realizes that his 25th reunion will be in 2039 when we will be 3 years from our 60th! What
a mind boggling thought. Good health and luck to all as we proceed forward.
Dan
McCarthy
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Hopatcong High School Class of 1982 | Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Reunion
Reunion Committee
In pondering the past 25 years since we graduated from HHS, I looked
back upon my life and realized that I have always been immeasurably
blessed. When I look at where I started out in life and where I have
landed, I say, wow, what a ride! When I left Hopatcong and went off to
Boston to attend University and to ‘experience’ life, I left behind the lake, running cross-country, my family and
friends. I left ‘small town’ America for a ‘big’ city. It was so exciting! I studied pre-med, earned a double degree in
Biology and Chemistry, went on to study Genetics and graduated!! I made many new friends, lived in many different
places, met and dated John for 7 ½ years and then married him on Nantucket Island, had a career in Cytogenetics and
Pharmaceutical Sales, gave birth to Kelsea Alyssa, gave up my career to be a full-time mom, started a business ‘for
fun’ and now here I am. A lot has happened in 25 years., I have had 7 apartments, 5 cars, 2 Yorkies, lost
grandparents, lost and gained family members and friends, found old friends and lingered amongst my photographs
and journals remembering all that was, but excited about all that is yet to come.
Vicki
Longo (O’Grady)
I like my 40’s. I am done trying to prove what I can be, and what I can do, and can finally embrace who I
am. I love life. I love being married! I love being a mom! I love to travel. I love to help people preserve their
memories. I love being zealous about what I believe in. I love reconnecting with my childhood, and for that I am so
grateful to the HHS Class of ’82 Reunion Committee. If it weren’t for them reaching out to me, I may have missed a
special landmark moment in my life.
I believe that in striving to be an authentic human being we give true testament to being fulfilled by what
really matters. I pray that over the next 25 years I focus on being loving and kind to others, and to leave an
unapologetic legacy. I pray to be able to give the same grace and mercy to others that has been given to me. My
favorite saying is: “There are two ways of spreading light, one is to be the candle; the other is to be the mirror that
reflects it.” I pray that I can shine my light long enough to make a difference, for it is in spreading light that we
change the world. I wish to be able to show the way for someone less fortunate than I and to have been lit long
enough to be remembered. I pray to be remembered as a grateful, loyal, and good friend, a capable mom and a
committed, supportive wife. When I look back, I hope to see that I was a woman of integrity, who reflected joy and
honesty and sincerity. I am so blessed.
I’ll tell you how this got started. On the train coming home from work one day in
May, Dan McCarthy called me about a business transaction he had helped me with.
At the end of our conversation he said to me “So, it looks like we’re not having a
reunion this year.” I paused for a moment and replied “Oh, yeah, it’s our twentyfifth! I hadn’t thought of that.” When we hung up I immediately called Jack Quirk and told him to get right on it.
“Sure,” he said, “like who’s got that kind of time.” I just called to joke with him, but ten minutes later he called me
back spouting out plans for the Adam Todd and for DJ’s and getting hotel rooms. “You’re not serious, are you?!” I
asked. He replied that he had thought about it and concluded that if we didn’t do it, who would? For a moment I
thought “what’s this ‘we’ thing,” but before I let that slip I quickly exclaimed “Okay, let’s go for it!” I then promptly
called Dan McCarthy back, told him it was his fault, and said like it or not he’s on the newly formed Reunion
Committee. (I’ll note that he did like it.). Melissa Krieger wrote about this in Classmates.com and we were happy to
have her join us, or perhaps it’s more appropriate to say that we joined her. A few weeks into the project Vicky
Church offered her help and (probably to her surprise) we accepted it, and soon afterward we recruited Vicki O’Grady.
There were others that helped us from a distance to get the word out, and we thank them as well. My heartfelt
appreciation goes out to everyone I’ve worked with, who donated so much of themselves to make this a special event,
at a time and age when people are very busy in their personal lives.
Dan
Chiariello
So now you know the story. I hope the event is a success and that you have lots of fun.
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Hopatcong High School Class of 1982 | Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Reunion
Sponsors
This yearbook was made possible by the generous support by many of our classmates who made financial and
personal contributions. Your support is greatly appreciated. We acknowledge them here:
Jack Quirk
Danny and Katherine
Dain
Waterfalls, Streams and Ponds
862-354-0772
www.naturalwatercreations.com
April Wargo
Danny O’Donnell
Efrain Morales
Michael Daino
973-586-3210; www.pwr-tech.com
Vickey Church
Vicki J. O’Grady-Longo
Creative Memories Consultant, Unit Leader
Your Life l Your Story l Your Way
www.mycmsite.com/vickilongo
Dan Chiariello
Technology Consulting
www.theriellogroup.com
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Presenting the Class of 1982
1982
Amanda Adair
Mark Aguilar
Seen With
Seen With
Claudia, Stacy, Bruce, Bret, Jodi
George, Dan, Mike, and cheerleaders
Enjoys
Enjoys
skiing, DE, Per. 3, partying,
Chinese food
girls, sports
Plans
to go to college
Plans
Live on the beach in Florida
1982
Paula Arce
Mark Ayres
Seen With
Seen With
Esther, Lisa, Beth, and
Laura
everyone
Enjoys
soccer, skiing, girls, parties
Horseback riding, friends
Plans
Enjoys
Plans
1982
Go to CC
1982
Fern Babstock
Richard Belar
Seen With
Seen With
everyone
The Boys
Enjoys
Enjoys
dancing smurfs
Sports, going to New
York, girls
Plans
1982
roofing or going into the
service
Plans
Go to FIT in New York and
major in fashion merchandising
1982
Into the Air Force
Scott Bender
Seen With
Lisa, Danny, Chris,
Sean, etc.
Enjoys
parties, football,
Lisa
1982
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Plans
College and football
Resides Iverness, Florida
Lived Since Florida
Family I am married with three boys Christopher 19, Jeff 16
and Brett 6
Career I currently own a real estate company (Keller Williams realty) I also own a Title company known as
Memories Being with boys, football, Mrs. Carr's Spanish class.
Favorite Mrs Carr I just hated Spanish but had to pass it
Teachers
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Hopatcong High School Class of 1982 | Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Reunion
Leo Betlow
Seen With
Chin, Bill, Hick
Enjoys
parties, baseball, soccer
Plans
go to college
1982
Sharon Bickar
Seen With
Aimless, Stacy, "The
Gang"
Enjoys
Concerts, skiing, partying
Plans
1982
To succeed in life
Resides New Jersey
Lived I lived in Hopatcong my whole life up untill 4 1/2
Since years ago, when we moved to Byram. I still feel
like I need to get off of the Hopatcong exit on Rt.
80.
Family I am married to Lou Cintron and we have one
beautiful little girl, Raquel.
Career I worked at Tiffany & Co. For many years. When
I had my daughter I couldn't find it in my self to
leave her, so I opened my own child care business,
Angel Wings & Halos LLC. I am almost ready to
get back into the jewelry industry now that my
daughter is in school full time.
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Memories The Senior class trip, a lot of us got in trouble and
had a note sent home, I got out of it, I had just
turned 18. Art class was always one of my
favorite times in Mr. Hirlemann's class. Being
crowned Prom and Homecoming Queen, what an
incredible honor. Mr. Rasmusen's Senior
homeroom class couldn't be topped. Skiing trips.
The senior Christmas show. Mr. Werner's class.
Amy's first car. Walking to school with Stacy and
getting in early to just hang out and talk.
Hanging out at the end of the "C" wing before the
bell rang. my many nick names, Blip, Rug head,
Sharona, Bickardi I could go on and on!
Favorite Mr Hirlemann, he enriched my talents in art.
Teachers
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Doris Bradley
PaulaBostedo
Lori
Burger
Resides Arnold, Maryland
Lived NJ then Moved to Maryland
Since
Seen With
Missy, Alice, Eva
Enjoys
Family 2 children 17 and 19 boy
Parties, softball, getting
out of school early
and girl
Career insurance litigation supervi-
Plans
1982
Go in the Army
sor for the State of Mary-
1982
Memories Mr. Zeigler's had me for so
many classes
Favorite Mr. Zeigler
Teachers
Paul Burger
Seen With
Piggy, Kermie, Bozzy,
Animal
Enjoys
music, drama, my guitar
Family I have been with Samantha and her kids
Josh (14) and Hayley (10) for over 4 years.
Resides Terra Alta, West Virginia
Lived I have been in Wild and Wonderful West (by
Since God) Virginia for the last 10 years. I can be
found in the thriving metropolis of Terra Alta,
WV.
Plans
1982
to go to college
Career I am a glassblower for Simon Pearce in Mountain
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Lake Park
June Byron
Plans
Bruce Callahan
Resides Pennsylvania
Seen With
go to school
everyone
Enjoys
music, partying, girls
Plans
undecided
1982
1982
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1982
Michael Campbell
Christina Campos
Seen With
Seen With
George, Mark
Chris and Kelly
Enjoys
Enjoys
girls, dances, parties
parties and Chris
Plans
Plans
attend C.C.M., Millionaire by
30, rule the world
1982
Become successful and
be happy
Hopatcong High School Class of 1982 | Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Reunion
Claudia Cardot
Seen With
Greg, Mandy
and Beth
Resides Hopatcong, New Jersey
Lived Since I've continued to live and raise my family in Hopatcong.
Family Married to Greg (HHS 1981 grad & high school
sweetheart!). 3 children: Samantha, 17 (currently senior at
HHS), Steven, 16 (currently sophomore at HHS), and
Benjamin, 9 (4th grade at Durban Ave)
Enjoys
1982
Greg,
partying, rock
and roll,
sleeping
Career President and owner, Freetrade Container Lines, Inc.
Memories Although I did not realize it at the time, the small size of
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HHS and the community really enabled everyone in the
class to know each other to some extent. Looking back, it
seems that the Class of '82 was a tight-knit group and that
many lasting relationships and memories were formed
during those years.
Plans
become a
recording
engineer and
get rich
Favorite A lot of the teachers were great, but I particularly
Teachers remember Mr. Lad(zinski) who always seemed to really
enjoy teaching chem and made it interesting and fun.
Robert Carruthers
Seen With
Jack, John, Tief, Stu
Enjoys
hockey, Rush, abusing Leo,
and golf
Plans
1982
be able to retire at age 25
Joseph Castoro
Seen With
Resides New Jersey
Hill, Laffitte
Enjoys
driving teachers crazy,
girls, parties
Plans
1982
two-year college
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Sarah Charogoff
Enjoys
dancing,
cross
country
meets, and
children
1982
Resides Thornton, Colorado
Lived Since Illinois and Colorado
Family I have two daughters. My older one is married and living in
Washington, and my younger one will be a senior in high
school this fall. I've been married twice (first time for twelve
years and the second for a year and a half). Currently I am
Plans
Career I am a business analyst for Ball Corporation
Memories I only attended Hopatcong High for my senior year. I re-
college and
marriage
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member having fun in Drama club but that's about it. I was
quiet and didn't really hang out with friends that much. I
transferred in and had to take a bunch of Sophomore classes
just to graduate because the credit requirements were different than my old school.
Favorite Miss Winkie's class was always fun.
Teachers
Daniel Chiariello
Seen With
Resides Sparta, New Jersey
Lived Hopatcong, Flanders, then Sparta since 1999
Family Married to Lisa for 18 years; with two wonderful boys,
The Elba Gang
Enjoys
David (12) and Jared (8)
soccer, piano,
basketball games
Career After 15 years with Prudential group insurance, mostly
Plans
1982
Secretary of the
UN or goaltender
for FC Bayern
Műnchen soccer
team
in underwriting, moved into the technology field as an
independent consultant (project manager and business
analyst). I’m currently working at Goldman Sachs.
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Memories I enjoyed spending time with my close friends from HS,
warm days on the Lake, and bike riding around town.
Favorite I liked them all, but must count Sir Gallinot,
Teachers Prestopine, Recinello, and Keeler among my favorites.
Craig Chinery
Enjoys
sports,
work,
being
with
friends
1982
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Plans
enter
service,
open
own
business
Resides Carson City, Nevada
Lived Since Some of the most beautiful places in this great world. Diego
Garcia, Guam, Puerto Rico, California, Oklahoma, Colorado
and Nevada
Family Beautiful wife Carie, Two Great sons Cameron and Carter, two
gorgeous daughters Rachel Ann and Nicole Marie with four
(yes 4) grandchildren, Seth, Evan, Kayla and Lovely Layla
Marie
Career Kicken ass at The Trane Company in Reno Nevada
Memories Cruzin' in the 'Cuda with the best of friends listening to great
tunes. (where's the great music today?)
Favorite Mr Prestopine - the great unique view of history. And let's
Teachers never forget Mr. Celli - He believed in me when I didn't believe
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Hopatcong High School Class of 1982 | Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Reunion
Vickey Church
Resides New Jersey
the band kids Lived Since Byram, New Jersey
Family I am very happily married (just celebrated 15 years on 9/19)
Enjoys
Seen With
music, sports,
guys, parties
Plans
1982
major in
business at
C.C.M.
and we have 4 furry children (3 cats and 1 horse) … no hu-
Career Staff Accountant For a Management Consulting Firm
Memories My best high school memories are of hanging out in the band
room and spending time with my friends...especially Darcy
(we have remained friends all these years!)
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Favorite Mr. Jack King-I enjoyed his class and the found the inforTeachers mation that I learned valuable throughout my life.. Mr.
Bartz-(although not a high school teacher) introduced me to
my love of music and instilled discipline. He was able to
teach us to dig deep and bring out the best...his message of
"you are only as good as your weakest member" carries
through life. Mr. Menken (rest his soul) what a great human
being. He imparted passion for music and kindness for humanity; a gentle soul, talented musician and wonderful
teacher with so much to offer.
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Christopher Chuck
Ronald Cihoski
Seen With
Seen With
Vinny, Ricky, Tony, Dan
Szucs and the boys, Lori
Enjoys
Enjoys
football, basketball, baseball
Plans
sleeping, Saturday
nights
undecided
Plans
1982
trade school
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1982
Tracy Clarke
Ann Marie Cobosco
Seen With
Seen With
Nancy, Pam, Debbie, Cathy,
Dawn, Pat, Sue
Val, Lisa
Enjoys
weekends, vacations, traveling
Field Hockey, skiing, getting
abused by Paul U and Chris D
Plans
Plans
undecided
Enjoys
1982
James Coleman
Tracey Cooper
Seen With
Seen With
Rick, Bob
Sydney, Frank, Kim, and Darnell
Enjoys
Enjoys
football, baseball, movies
rollerskating, going to parties and
meeting different people
Plans
1982
accountant
go to college and make lots of
money
Plans
1982
become a certified public
accountant
Barbara Cruz
Seen With
Gail, Char
Enjoys
drama,
dancing,
art
1982
Plans
fashion
design
Resides Hackettstown, New Jersey
Lived Since high school, I lived in New York City...I had always
Since wanted to live there! That's where I met my Husband. After we
got married, we moved back to Hopatcong (who says you can't
go home???), and lived there for 15 years. After that we moved
to our current home in Panther Valley, Allamuchy, NJ, just
outside of Hackettstown.
Family I have been Married for 22 years and have a terrific son who is 6
years old.
Career Since graduating from College, I have worked as a professional
Graphic Designer. Some companies that I have worked with/for
include; New Jersey Monthly Magazine, Good Housekeeping
Magazine, Parade Magazine. I also did some Advertising work
for Pfizer as an Art Director at a Pharmaceutical Ad Agency. I
currently own my own Graphic Design Business which I started
Memories My best memories of High School were the plays and friends I
hung out with in the Drama club...and of course...art class.
Favorite Miss Winkie, she was terrific and supportive and always encourTeachers aging! and Jim King...the best art teacher! Jim King actually
"pushed" me to try for the Scholarship to SVA. Without his
encouragement, I probably would have missed out on one of the
best opportunities that helped to shape my life.
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Robert Cucinella
Seen With
John and Donna
Resides Hackettstown, New Jersey
Lived Sinced Succasunna, N.J.(4 yrs.), Netcong,N.J.(2 yrs.),
Enjoys
sports, Winkie's
class
Plans
1982
be an electronics
tech.
Albrightsville,Pa.(10 yrs.) and currently
Hackettstown,N.J.(9 yrs.)
Family I've been married for 21 years, to Debbie (Hodapp)
and we have two wonderful children. Our son Bobby
is 20 yrs. old and Stephanie, our daughter, is 14 yrs.
old.
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Career Union Electrician-Foreman (24 yrs.)
Kelly Curry
Seen With
Sean, Beth-Ann, Laura,
Efrain, Chris
Enjoys
my boyfriend, Beth
Plans
1982
Berkeley Business School
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Danny Dain
Seen With
Bama, Evans,
Leo, Skull Bros
1982
Resides Corpus Christi, Texas
Lived Since Plano, TX to Sherman, TX to Dallas, TX to Corpus
Christi, TX
Enjoys
Family Wife of 16 years, Katherine. 2 dogs, Casey and
grits with sugar,
soccer
Career Owner of eight Domino's Pizza stores in Corpus
Plans
college, work for
E.D.S.
Chance
Christi, Texas
Memories Playing soccer and basketball
Favorite Mr. Prestopine, favorite because he was really hard
Teachers but fair. Mr. Ladzinski, he was a fun teacher and I
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Michael Daino
Resides
Lived Since
Family
Career
Favorite Teachers
Gladstone, New Jersey
Mendham, Convent Station, Gladstone
Unmarried, no children
Owner of an Independent Porsche Dealership (www.pwr-tech.com)
I had at least three but I can't really remember their names.
1982
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Chris Daley
Seen With
Sue, Toni, Miss Piggy
Enjoys
Sue's company, partying
Plans
CCM, for computers
1982
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Arlene Davis
Seen With
Cheever, Debbie, Sheri,
Marie and Christine
Enjoys
Brooklyn, the Yankees,
parties
1982
Plans
Resides Stamford, Connecticut
Lived Blairstown, Parsippany, Princeton, Maplewood,
Since and now Stamford, CT
Family Married, 2 children (1 girl, 1 boy)
Career Stay at home mom
Memories doing the announcements, going to football and
basketball games (especially the bus trips for
bball)
Business Administration
and Management
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Favorite Mrs. Ballard because she helped teach me some
Teachers skills; Mr. Prestopine because he was an awesome
Melissa Davis
Resides Union, New Jersey
Laurie, Linda, Lived Since Lived in New York and New Jersey. We have lived in our
Seen With
current home in Union for 12 years now.
Marie
Family Married with two children. Husband Rob Daughter Jessica
Enjoys
16 and Son Joey 11. My husband grew up in Union and he
Mike
Plans
1982
College for
Marketing and
Fashion
Career Operations Manager - XO Athletic, Hillside, NJ 07205
Memories Graduation. Sorry, no offense but I never really felt like
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part of the class.
Favorite Mr. Malanga - DECA program jump started my life in a
Teachers positive direction after a difficult move from my old friends
in New Providence and the death of my oldest brother. He
helped me take my anger and focus on the positive things
life had to offer. He probably doesn't even realize it but he
helped me a great deal.
Christopher Decoursey
Seen With
Zarnay, Underoo, Sister, and some lucky
freshmen
Enjoys
Riding my motorcycles, being with Lori
Plans
1982
to join the U.S.M.C.
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Barrett Depew, Jr.
Seen With
Chris, Jeff,
and Bill
Resides Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Lived Since Stroudsburg PA for the most part
Family I have three wonderful daughters, Nicole 26, Breanna 20,
Chelsea 16, I’ve been divorced for five years, but being a
glutten for punishment have been dating the beautiful
mother of my children for a while now. LOL people!!
Enjoys
1982
good food and
good music,
and 2:00 pm
weekdays
Career As for college, Dad gave me a choice -- pay rent at home or
go to school ---- I continued my 13th and 14th years at
HHS's off campus site----CCM.
Plans
hotel and
resort chef
management
2007
Memories My general feeling/memories of High School are very positive--I cant think of a single class mate I wouldn't want to
Favorite Phil Hirlemann. Every day of my work life I use color and
Teachers design to guide people into the right choices for their
James DePerna
Seen With
Dave B. and Paul H.
Enjoys
Met games, Jet games
Plans
1982
1982
Resides Randolph, New Jersey
Lived Since Randolph since 1991
Family Wife Melissa, son Jared (age 7), daughter Ava
(age 2)
Career Vice President, Information Technology at
to go to college and Major
in advertising
2007
Mario Desiderio
Beth Ann Dietz
Seen With
Seen With
Tony, Mike
Bob
Enjoys
Enjoys
Basketball, soccer, New York
City
being with friends, shooting
pool
Plans
Plans
study electronic engineering
1982
Robert Duenskie
Frederick Fado
Seen With
Hoop Team, Caris G, Theresa,
Cheeser
Enjoys
sports, going out with friends,
being friends with George
1982
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Plans
become a physical therapist
to major in physical therapy
1982
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Stacy Farenga
Seen With
Louie, Jodi, Mandy,
Sharon, Amy and Kelly
Enjoys
Being with Louie, eating
Plans
1982
undecided
Sharon Fisher
Seen With
Frank, Laura,
Debbie and Friends
Enjoys
1982
being with Frank,
partying, basketball
stats
Resides Hopatcong, New Jersey
Lived Since Carteret, NJ, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, Rio
Grande, NJ, Chattanooga, TN, Staten Island,
Family I am divorced with two boys, ages 10 and 15.
Career School bus driver
Memories Keeping stats for the boys basketball team. The
Plans
college, get married
to Frank
gym used to be packed every game. I went to a
boys basketball game last year, and there was
hardly anyone there, and only seven guys on the
team. What happened?
2007
Pam Foley
Seen With
Debbie, Darcy, Mike, Chris
Enjoys
parties, being with friends
Plans
Resides Hopatcong, New Jersey
Lived Since Hopatcong
Family Single
Career Home health care
undecided
1982
2007
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Natalie Fomchenko
Seen With
Jack, Chris,
Janet, Beth,
Kelly
Resides
Lived
Since
Family
Enjoys
Rollerskating
1982
I've been married for 18 years and have three children.
Nadia (14) Greg (12) Alec (10)
Career Currently, I'm a homemaker. Sometimes I fill in at a coffee/
pottery shop called Expresso Yourself in Sparta.
Plans
becoming a
secretary
Sparta, New Jersey
I lived in Long Valley, NJ for ten years and moved to
Sparta, NJ for five years.
Memories My most memorable memories were going to watch varsity
2007
soccer games my freshman year and watch the boys
basketball games. I remember getting teased about my
wardrobe and being called Olivia and Bagdad. The summers
at the Hopatcong State Park during our HS days were so
much fun. The prom was the highlight senior year and the
class clowns in english and math class. (Leo, Chin, Mike,
Tom and George) You made me laugh so much.
Favorite I liked Mr. Prestopine (he was organized), Mr. Fincken (best
Teachers driver's ed teacher he gave me great driving tips), Mrs.
Smith(Gym teacher) kept me in shape and always said,
"Hussle in Hussle out.. Huba Huba" funny saying that I
remembered all these years ..and Mrs. Ballard was nice and
helpful.
Kelly Fox
Seen With
Brian, Kim, Jen, Rat, Chris, Te
Enjoys
Basketball, high jumping,
music
Plans
1982
major in computer science and
business
Michael Francis
Seen With
Jennifer, Eggman, O.D.,
John, Tief, Bob
Enjoys
soccer, wrestling, baseball,
Putt, music
1982
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Plans
computer engineering
Resides
Lived
Since
Family
Lawrenceville, New Jersey
Hopatcong, Sayreville, Manalapan, Old
Bridge, Lawrenceville
Married to Angela, 1 daughter Alexis (12)
and 2 stepdaughters Nicole (18) and Jillian
Career Regional Manager for an environmental/
cultural resource consulting firm.
2007
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Theresa Gallichio
Seen With
Cheerleading Squad, Vinny
Enjoys
Resides Brick, New Jersey
Lived Since Down at the shore.
Family I have been married for 19 years. I have
three children.
partying, getting a tan,
vacations
Plans
1982
be rich and travel
Career Gym instructor, and aqua aerobic
instruction.
Favorite Ms Winkie because she was a very nice and
Teachers funny lady.
2007
Michelle Ganguzza
Seen With
Jeff
Enjoys
Parties, cheerleading, and
Italian food
Plans
1982
to be a court reporter
Resides Netcong, New Jersey
Lived Hopatcong, Budd Lake, Stanhope and
Since currently in Netcong, NJ
Family 2nd Marriage of 9 years, daughter Samantha
18, step-daughter Nicole 24, step-son Nick 22
Career A Consumer Loan Officer with PeapackGladstone Bank in Gladstone, NJ
2007
Jill Gantert
Seen With
Marc, and the rest of the gang
Enjoys
Being with Marc, cheerleading
Plans
1982
get a B.A. in business
management
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Alice Gardner
Resides Shawboro, North Carolina
Lived Since South Carolina, Virginia, Maine, New Hampshire, North Carolina
Family Rob and I are going on 25 wonderful years. We live in Shawboro, NC. We
have three great young adults, Robert 23, Stevin 22 and Ryen-Lyn 19.
Career When my kids got into Middle School, I went back to school for emergency
medical technician Intermediate/Fire Fighter.
1982
Memories Wood Shop! Home Economics!
2007
Christine Gardner
Seen With
Janet, Kelly
Enjoys
going shopping, Long Beach Island
Plans
1982
Robert Gessling
Mark Glueckert
Resides Lake Hiawatha, New Jersey
Lived California and NJ
Since
Family Married with children lol 1
Seen With
Kendall, Tobin, Szucs
Enjoys
being with my girlfriend
wife 1 daughter
Plans
Career Electrician soon to be licensed
1982
1982
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college and associates degree in
business
to go to a trade school
1982
Paul Grant
Stacy Haines
Seen With
Seen With
Vinny, Helen, The
Boys
Sharon, Pat, Susan, Davey
Enjoys
football, wrestling
Drawing, friends, movies,
laughing, weekends
Plans
Plans
college
Enjoys
1982
college, marriage and happiness
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Thomas Grillo, Jr.
Seen With
Karen, Bob,
the coughers
in the
Bathroom
Enjoys
1982
Fast cars,
goofing off
Resides New Jersey
Lived We settled on the lake in Landing until we outgrew our home,
Since we then moved to Mansfield NJ.
Family I have been married to my wife Lisa who is a Kindergarten
Teacher and a wonderful mother to our 3 teenage sons.
Career Program and Project Engineering Manager for a rep firm that
calls on the major import Automakers. We develop the locally
sourced accessories for many of the imports on the road
today.
Plans
career in
aviation
2007
Memories Sleeping in Mrs. Jedlika's Algbra II class, Attending the
DECA conference with Mr. Malanga's class.
Favorite Let's not go there.
Teachers
Debora Hamill
Seen With
Billy, Chris and Friends
Enjoys
Billy, cheerleading, friends
Plans
to be a Dental Assistant
1982
2007
Michael Grohowski
Seen With
Laurie C &
the boys
1982
Resides East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania
Lived New Jersey and for the past 10 years in Stroud Township PA
Since
Enjoys
Family I have been married 10 years to my wife Desiree. We have two
Being with
Laurie
Career Technical Analyst
Plans
attend
Teterboro
School of
Aeronautics
and become
an Aircraft
Mechanic
daughters Sabrina (10) and Tiffany (8)
Memo- The Old HHS gym "THE BARN" rocking with Ivan and Mr.
ries Livsey leading the rowdie section. The C wing senior can
2007
(garbage) meeting spot and the faces of the freshman as they
walked by the first few times! Football camp and our late night
stroll down to the next camp to meet the band girls and of
course the many many updowns Coach Artie and Bubba Smith
had us pay dearly with! The many Saturday football loss parties at Tim Hoff's, Capwells and Vinny L's with Tim Snover and
Dave Ferris leading the bunch in another round of singing "
Freebird" after one too many cups from the keg!
Favorite Dick Celli and Rich Finken They both taught me the true
Teachers meaning of respect and hard work ethics. Mr Carr and his abil-
ity to always smile through thick and thin. And Phil Herlimans
honesty in telling me I had no artistic talent! Also Bill Clancy
( may he rest in peace) for keeping me in line and out of trouble
( those C wing wind sprints took there toll!
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Valerie Hazelton
Seen With
Danny, Ann, Karen A., Dan
O.
Enjoys
Skiing, Field Hockey,
watching soccer games
1982
Resides
Lived
Since
Family
Oxford, New Jersey
Mount Arlington, NJ from 1990 to 1996;
Oxford, NJ from 1996 to current
Married to David, one son Drew, two
daughters Katie and Jenna
Career Mother, substitute teacher and work for my
husband during tax season
Plans
college and become an
engineer
2007
Favorite Mr Lindaberry, because I enjoyed his class.
Teachers
Jamie Hern
Seen With
many books
Enjoys
writing, politics, history, sleeping, eating
Plans
college
1982
2007
Daniel Hill
Seen With
Aniko,
Beggo
Enjoys
1982
being with
friends,
sports
Plans
go to
college, own
Masco
Sports
Resides Algonquin, Illinois
Lived Since My first move out of Hopatcong was to Netcong and then to
Hackettstown. I transferred to Illinois with my company
back in 1993. Aniko and I have been in Algonquin, IL for the
last 14 years.
Family I am still happily married to Aniko who graduate Hopatcong
in 1983. We have two children, both girls, Morgan and
McKenna ages 16 and 10.
Career After working at a large Disaster Recovery company for 17
years, me and two other partners started a company call
UbiStor. We have been in business for 6 years and have 25
employees. We provide small and medium sized businesses
with online data backup and disaster recovery.
Memories My best memories were mainly around the sporting events. I
enjoyed growing up in a small town (All the schools are so
large here).
Favorite Ms. Winkie! I had a great relationship with her.
Teachers
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Joseph Hartmann
Enjoys
running track, football and
soccer
Plans
1982
to to to college and to run the
N.Y.C. Marathon. Also to be
very Wealthy
Debra Hodapp
Enjoys
being
with
friends
Plans
1982
become a
social
worker
Resides Hackettstown, New Jersey
Lived After High school I lived in Hopatcong for another 4 years and
Since then when I married Robert we lived in Netcong for 2 years. In
1998 we moved to PA and lived there for ten years. We moved
back to NJ in 1998.
Family I married Robert Cucinella 21 years ago. We have two great
kids, Bobby who actually is not a kid anymore he just turned 20!
Then there is Stephanie who is almost 14.
2007
Career I am currently a Pre-school Teacher for 4 to 5 year olds at
Friendship Center.
Memories Just being with my old friends and all the silly things we use to
do.
Favorite Mrs Wyman, because her classes were fun and she was always
there when I needed to talk.
Tammy Hockenbary
Mary Hoer
Seen With
the football crowd
Enjoys
parties
Plans
1982
1982
attend a business
school
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John Holland
Resides Nevada
Lived Since Japan, Germany, Idaho and Nevada
Karen K.,
Gluk, and the
Family I have been married for 17 years to a girl who attended Mt.
Seen With
clan
Olive HS, yes I know...lol We have two beautiful
daughters, Brittany 15 and Aspen 13.
Enjoys
1982
parties,
Saturday
nights
Career After HS I went into the Air Force and retired in 2004 after
20 years. Spent all of this time blowing stuff up, last 10yrs.
in a special forces unit raising hell all over the world. I
continue to work for
the government full
time and keep busy in
my off time running
a small business.
Plans
enter the
service, marry
Karen
2007
Memories Hanging with friends,
playing football,
Favorite Mr. Boos....we all
Teachers know why, coolest
George Hruby
Seen With
Leo, Joe,
Henry
Enjoys
1982
driving,
parties, full
gas tanks
Plans
be rich,
healthy,
successful
1982
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Resides
Lived Since
Family
Career
Colorado Springs, Colorado
'Ya mean, aside from under bridges and abandoned cars?
Long story ...
Owner: Protection Professionals, Ltd. D.b.a.: et als, American Patriotic Locksmiths. (A multi-faceted locksmith, Private investigation, and property recovery company.)
(Sounds a whole lot more impressive than it is.) Recently,
have seen the beginning of success in Real Estate investing,
which I wound up incidentally becoming involved in.
2007
Memories They were all good.
Mr Ziegler, Mrs. Salamone, Mr. Lindabery...If I get there!
Favorite
Teachers
Jeffrey Huber
Sharon Iannaccone
Seen With
Seen With
Roger, Chris
Stacy,Janet and Chris
Enjoys
Enjoys
parties, girls, cars
Concerts, skiing, firebirds
Plans
Plans
to graduate and
become a butcher
secretarial college
1982
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Robert Ivancic
Seen With
Terri, Vicky
S., Beth,
June, Efrain
Resides Dallas, Texas
Lived Since I moved to Dallas, Texas with my family in 1987.
Family I have been in a relationship with Dan Dixon since 1988. We
do not have any children. Dan is a financial turnaround con-
Enjoys
1982
my
girlfriend,
driving,
money
Career I have been a professional counselor since 1991 and have a
private practice in Dallas, Texas.
Memories 6 Flags and the shore the day afte the prom. Teaching Vickie
2007
Smilor how to drive a stick shift. Skipping 5th period to go to
Plans
C.C.M.
Favorite Mrs. Salomone was my favorite teacher. She impacted me in
Teachers me several ways. I was always impressed with how she could
Lori Koch
Seen With
Vicky, whoever
Enjoys
music, parties, cruising
around
Plans
1982
C.C.M. next fall to study
business
Beth Kohn
Seen With
Lori, Claudia,
Lisa, Donna
Enjoys
1982
weekends,
people, music,
the "Bruds"
Plans
college
Resides Kingston, New Hampshire
Lived Since NJ, TX, MA, CT and NH
Family Happily married to Robert Johnson, 2 children, Lauren
10yrs, Emily 7yrs
Career I have a family practice in Salem NH. I also work with
at the McGreal Sight Center in Concord NH. This facility helps those that are legally blind or have limited
sight.
2007
Memories Sharing time with Lorri, Claudia and Lisa.
Favorite It's so long ago I could not say. I would have to say Mr.
Teachers Piancone current events class was one of my favorites. I
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Monika Karoly
Resides Hackettstown, New Jersey
Family Currently reside in Long Valley, NJ with my 16 year old daughter,
Kristina.
Career I own business Fleurs Divine located in Long Valley. Wedding and
Special Events Floral designer.
1982
2007
John Kearney
Seen With
cross country
team,
basketball team
Enjoys
1982
sports, sun,
parties, women
Resides Washington
Lived Since LOL From NJ to Texas for 4 yrs, back to NJ. Then to
Pennsylvania for 10 years. April 2007 arrived in
Washington state near Seattle/Tacoma.
Family Divorced, father of 2, also raised exwife’s 2 children
Career Parts manager for a national transport company
Memories too many sports memories to list, basketball, track and
cross country all had many great memories. The Friday
Plans
college
2007
Favorite I really had no "favorite" teacher. Les Naegle (cross
Teachers country coach) was a real nice man, patient, dedicated
Heinrich Koehler
Seen With
C.C. team, Mombo, Joe, Larry,
George, Winny
Enjoys
sleeping, Midnight movies
Plans
1982
college
Scott Kolaya
Seen With
Theresa and
anybody else
Enjoys
driving my
Mercedes
1982
Plans
go to college, be
rich, marry Theresa
Resides Latham, New York
Lived Since Mainly near Albany, NY
Family I have a loving wife, Lynn and one adorable 4 year
old boy.
Career Computer System Design Engineer for Bank of
America
Memories I'll always remember all the great times with the
band, ski club, and track. Hard to forget Mr. Menken's baton sticking out of the ceiling.
Favorite Mr. Lad for inspiring me to do more than just get by.
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Melissa Krieger
Seen With
Dave, Kris, Kathy,
Chicken
Resides Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania
Lived Since FL - 3 years, NJ - 11 years, PA - last 14 years
Family Married to Resse (Mack) Mackenzie, son Douglas,
5 Yrs
Enjoys
Career International Program Assistant at Picatinny
being with Dave
Plans
1982
college, get a job, a
long life with Dave
Arsenal (19 years)
Memories Hanging out with Dave, bonfires on the lake,
Friday nights at Flanders Skating Rink
Favorite I liked them all especially Mrs. Proia, Mr. King,
Teachers Mr. Mencken and Herr Schray
George Laffitte
Mariann Lamicella
Seen With
Seen With
Beggo, Gorton, Northwood, Jessie,
Jughead, Hill and Woody Peoples
Darc, Kellie, Tracy, C.C. team
Enjoys
running, swimming
Enjoys
Hoops, and going out with the boys
Plans
Plans
1982
2007
college
to become a speech pathologist
1982
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Claire Laubengeiger
Kathy Leahey
Seen With
Seen With
Barbara, Laurie
Kelly, Syd, Shawn
Enjoys
Plans
pep rallies and
basketball games
college
Plans
1982
County College
1982
Laurie Ann Lessig
Resides Landing, New Jersey
Lived Purchased our first house in 1988 in Budd Lake
Since NJ... Currently reside in our new home in Kings
Seen With
Buffalo, Arlene, Sue,
Doink
Cove, Landing NJ.
Enjoys
1982
skiing, dancing,
General Hospital,
and G.G.
Family Married to Gary, Coach/PE Instructor, Roxbury
Plans
Career After CCM went to work for Parke-Davis/Warner
HS, since 1989, and have two lovely daughters,
Lambert for 4 years....then worked in the Athletic
Department of CCM for 2 years as the secretary to
the Athletic Director....left to get married and stay
home with my children....currently working in
Carmine's in Netcong....
take a year off,
major in health spas
and modern dance,
then go into fashion
Memories Graduation Day!!!
Debra Linnartz
1982
Vincent Luciani
1982
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Charmaine Lowe
Seen With
Rich, Patti,
Putt, Lauren,
Jill, Aggo,
Vicky
Resides North Carolina
Lived Since Boston, MA, Morristown, NJ, Fayetteville and Charlotte,
NC.
Family I am divorced with a great 11 year old daughter, Hannah,
also known as 'mini-me'! We have a pet hermit crab, but he
isn't looking too well...I think our 'Hermie Hut' is actually a
"Hermit Crab Active Euthanasia Hut'!
Enjoys
1982
being with
Rich, B-52s,
being Agg's
secret cupcake,
abusing Mr.
Ziggler
Plans
Career I am a registered nurse at Carolina's Medical Center, in
2007
Charlotte, NC, working in the Cardiovascular Recovery
Unit. Basically it's a recovery unit/ICU for post open heart
surgery patients.
Memories Listening to the B-52's in my 'Bitchin' Duster' with my
friends, basketball and football games, and hangin' with the
attend college
Favorite Mr. Ziegler...what a laid back dude!
Teachers
Sheila Lyons
1982
Marie Macula
Seen With
Arlene, Kathy, Missy,
Shawn
Enjoys
being with Mike, camping,
and hanging around
1982
Plans
to attend a business college
Resides Andover, New Jersey
Lived Since Staten Island, New York
Family I am a mail carrier in Netcong love my job
recently divorced. I have an eight year old
son, Joseph. He goes to St. Michaels School
and he loves baseball and Pokemon.
Career mail carrier
Memories over night volleyball
Favorite Mr. Boos
Teachers
2007
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Christine Machnik
Linda Magnussen
Seen With
Seen With
Bob, Lisa, Lucy, Eric, and Lori
Beth, Denise, Jackie, Karen
Enjoys
Enjoys
horseback riding, Friday nights,
partying
parties, being with people
Plans
undecided
Plans
to attend a business college
1982
Janet Manfre
Vincent Marquart
Seen With
Seen With
Bethann, Chris, Sharon
THE BOYS
Enjoys
Enjoys
Drawing, flirting with the guys,
being short
parties, football, sleeping
Plans
Plans
1982
Attend Ramapo College
to further my drawing talents and
marry Mike
1982
Nadine Martin
Enjoys
Sports, field hockey,
singing, being with
friends, and John Q.
Plans
1982
go to work and get
married
John McCaffrey
Seen With
Jack
Enjoys
bowling, golf, karate,
astronomy
Plans
1982
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Go to Rutgers U and
get masters in
Electrical
Engineering
Resides Ellicott City, Maryland
Lived Since Besides the seven ears in Europe, I've lived in
Maryland since I graduated college.
Family I married my wife, Jeannie, in October 1998. We
have a 2 1/2 year old son, Connor, and are
Career I'm currently a program Manager with the
National Security Agency.
Memories The golf matches, spending time with friends, and
graduation
Favorite Mr. Ladzinski - he piqued my interest in the
Teachers sciences
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Thomas McCann
1982
Daniel McCarthy
Seen With
The CC
team, the
Track team,
and the
band
1982
Enjoys
Resides Hopatcong, New Jersey
Lived Since Hopatcong (where else!)
Family Married to Monika A McCarthy. Two sons: Daniel L.
McCarthy IV & Justin James McCarthy
Career Attorney at Law
Memories Being County and Sectional champs for cross country and
the lake
Plans
track, the volleyball marathons and marching band
Favorite Mr. Prestopine. His Modern European History Class was an
Teachers extreme challenge and he was very demanding as far as ex-
go to college
2007
pectations from his class. Coach Les Naegle also was demanding and required dedication. Most important, he ran
with the team at practice. He didn't ask us to do anything
that he wasn't capable of doing!
Barbara McDonald
Seen With
Claire, Laurie, Joe
Resides Lake Mary, Florida
Lived Since Florida, Colorado, NJ, PA, NY and back to
Florida (current).
Enjoys
being with my
friends, reading, pep
rallies
1982
Plans
to attend County
College of Morris
Family Married since 1992 to Jim Moran. 2 children,
Lillian age 8, and Hillary age 6.
Career Corporate Attorney, Senior Securities Counsel
Memories Spending time with friends. Dreaming about the
future.
2007
Favorite We were very fortunate to have teachers that
Teachers cared about us and helped us prepare for the
Christine McGrath
Charles Mayers
Seen With
Judi, Ann, the Boys
Enjoys
good times with friends, roaming the
halls
Plans
1982
1982
go to college
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William McKay
Susan McManus
Seen With
Leo, Jack, John, Nancy, Agg
Enjoys
Soccer, Golf, Skiing, Hunting
Plans
1982
go to college, get married, become a
professional golfer
1982
Stewart McManus
Resides Hopatcong, New Jersey
Lived Since Georgia, Washington State, New Jersey
Jack, Bob T, Bob
Family I have been married for eleven years. I have two
C.
Seen With
Enjoys
sports, parties,
sleeping
1982
Plans
to go to college
Career Working at Novartis Pharmaceuticals for the past 18
Memories High School basketball games and the parties that
followed!
Favorite Mr. Schray because he was easy going and joked
Teachers around
Susan Melton
2007
Grace Messinger
Seen With
the Bathroom Bums
Enjoys
music, handing out, and
partying
Plans
1982
1982
Michael Migliaccio
Seen With
Jime Wach Hudson,
Jason Haley
Enjoys
heckling Mr. Ras
Plans
1982
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graduate
go to County and get a good job
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Scott Milne
Resides Budd Lake, New Jersey
Seen With
Lived Since I lived in landing, and currently in Budd Lake
Ron, Mike
Enjoys
Family I have two children an 18 year old son and a 13
skiing, bowling, movies
year old girl. I have been divorced for 5 years.
Plans
1982
Career I am a union electrician.
become a millionaire by
25
2007
Laura Milne
Resides Lincoln Park, New Jersey
Seen With
Spanks, Dottie, Stella Lori,
Trish, Donna, and Cathy
Enjoys
Don, parties, sleeping in my
car, field hockey
1982
Lived I've stayed in NJ, lived in Morristown for a
Since few years, then in Boonton for 9 years, curFamily Married, 3 boys, Steven 11, Mark 10, Billy 8
Career Currently working part-time at HSBC in
Application Support
Plans
going to County College for
Secretarial Science
2007
Efrain Mojica
Enjoys
Soccer, Track, and
Drafting
Plans
graduate from an
architectural school
1982
Resides Columbia
Lived Since A year after I graduated, I came back to Colombia
Family Married 2 boys Alejandro is 11 and Adrian is 4
Career I´ve been working in the plastic business for al-
2007
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Debra Moore
Silvia Mosig
Seen With
Seen With
Jack and Jen
John, Dave, Sharon
Enjoys
Enjoys
the shore, concerts
driving my Mustang
Plans
Plans
Major in speech therapy or
special education
attend CCM
1982
Efrain Morales
Resides Mount Arlington, New Jersey
Seen With
Beth, Ann, Kelly,
April, Bob
Enjoys
money, holidays, the
50's
1982
Lived Since
Family
Career
Memories
Plans
major in business
administration,
travel, go back to
Puerto Rico
Budd Lake, Newton, back to Hopatcong
single, childless
Scanning coordinator for Super FoodTown
I actually have no bad memories. I think I was
fortunate to have been part of a large group of
wonderful, young adjusts. The "Class of '82" was
a great class.
2007
Favorite There were many good teachers, but Miss Winkie
Teachers made learning fun, Mrs. Ballard and Mr. Carr
treated you as an adult, and others helped you
through your growing years.
Anthony Muzzillo
John Nichols
Seen With
Seen With
Frank G., and good looking girls
Donna, Cuch, Rick
Enjoys
Enjoys
football, basketball, parties
Plans
horseback riding, parties, "ROCK", AC/
DC
become a nuclear physicist
Plans
1982
1982
armed services, major in electronics,
settle down with Donna and have kids
Victoria Nauta
Enjoys
partying, good
friends, cute
guys, THE
CARS
Plans
1982
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be a data
processor
Resides Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania
Lived Since I moved around a lot until I got married and have been
living in Dingmans Ferry ever since.
Family Married 17 years with three children: Kaitlyn 16, Kristen
14, and Quinton 10
Career Stay at home mom
Favorite Favorite teacher was Mr. Carr.
Teachers
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Denise Novak
Resides Bushkill, Pennsylvania
Lived Since In the Poconos
Family I am married for 22 years to my high school sweet-
Seen With
Sal
Enjoys
heart. We have 2 children. Travis who is 18 and
sports, music,
spending money, and
food
1982
Career I am a Manger of a restaurant called Alaska Petes
Bar and Grill in the Poconos. I have been here for
Plans
become successful and
find a special person
for my life
2007
Memories I really enjoyed playing sports.
Favorite Mr. Trudgeon; he was a great basketball coach. Mr
Teachers Boos he was a good listener when I needed it. Mr
Laura Novak
Enjoys
being with Steve and
friends, eating,
shopping, Christmas
Plans
1982
to become a
cosmetologist
Daniel O'Donnell
Seen With
John T.,
Eggman, Bob,
Dan C, Mike,
Val
Enjoys
1982
baseball, soccer
Plans
college, visit
relatives in
England
Resides
Lived
Since
Family
Tallahassee, Florida
Mostly in Tallahassee, FL (since 1988). Before that I lived
in Clemson, SC and New Brunswick while in college.
I'm married to Lori, and have two boys, Graham (6) and
Gordon (4).
Career I'm a partner in two IT companies, and also coach high
school soccer.
Memories Scoring the 50 yard goal against High Point, and winning
2007
the half mile against Franklin. Getting away with doing
virtually nothing in class for four years while reading the
Star Ledger.
Favorite Mr. Gallinot. He supported my abilities and showed me
Teachers how to think analytically.
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Vicki O'Grady
Resides Nutley, New Jersey
Lived I lived in Boston, MA., I lived in about 10 different places in New Jersey and
Since as a newlywed we shared our first 4 family house in Haledon, NJ before we
Family I am happily to married to John P. Longo and we will celebrate our 15 year
1982
anniversary on 5/22/2008. We have a 13 year old daughter named Kelsea
Alyssa who is currently attending Franklin Middle School and is the 8th
grade. Let's just say I gave birth to myself!
2007
Career I own my own Creative Memories Business and specialize in photographic
Seen With
Patti, Put,
Car, Jill &
Aniko, and
"Wendy,
Donna &
Chris", Slim
Hill
Enjoys
swimming,
lifeguards,
dating older
guys
Plans
Marine
Biology
preservation both digitally and on archival papers in albums. I also teach and
consult in photo organization, memory journals, digital and published
Storybooks, as well as Custom Framing and Calligraphy.
Memories One of my fondest memories still remains as HHS, it was when I ws granted
the permission to paint the chief that I drew in my printmaking class on the
cafeteria wall, it's still there! I loved running Cross Country, taking
Photography and Art classes, opportunities to learn and get to know new
people and build relationships with teachers and peers, volunteer work,
running for office,I loved being the student liaison to the Board of Education,
participating in clubs, like the Drama Club and being in 3 plays., being
dissapointed about never quite making it into National Honor Society by like
one point every single semester, but yet taking honors and high level classes!
Loved the freedom that came with high school, love the campus, loved our
track and football field and of course loved our Cross Country course. I also
Favorite Believe it or not, it was Mr. Prestopine. He taught me self-respect, diligence,
Teachers patriotism, discipline and how to study, not to mention shared w/ me the
history that I now so passionatley strive to read about. Secondly, Mrs. Proia
and Mr. Ladzinski opened my eyes to my field of sciences and created in me
the desire to become a doctor, it was because of them that I went pre-med.
And of course, I will never forget Phil Hirlemann, I got to have him as a
teacher for years, even before attending HHS and he gave me my passion for
photography, ceramics, printmaking, watercoloring and the arts in general. I
have to say that there were so many teachers who make an impact and
steered me in the right direction when I got off course, many were not
teachers but became friends.
Christopher Oddo
Seen With
Bret, Bill, Jeff, and Deb
Enjoys
Most sports, my good friends,
movies, money and music
Plans
1982
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Lauren Oakely
Resides Wellington, Florida
Lived Since I lived in New Brunswick, NJ while attending Rutgers. I went back to
Landing, NJ until 1987 when I moved to South Florida - the West Palm
Beach Area. I have lived in Wellington since 1992. Wellington is a suburb
of West Palm Beach.
Family I am married (18 years). My husband Flip is an Assistant Principal at
Crestwood Middle School in Royal Palm Beach, FL. We have two sons Austin age 15 and Alex age 12. Austin is a freshman at The Kings
Academy. He is 6'3" - 225 lbs and plays offensive lineman and power
forward in basketball. My husband is the boys varsity basketball coach at
The Kings Academy. Alex is 5'6" and is in the 7th grade. He is also a
basketball player. His 12& under team -The Wellington Wolves competed in the AAU Nationals this summer in Lexington, KY.
1982
Seen With
Jon, Jill,
Mare,
Aniko,
Danny,
Charmaine
, Putt
Enjoys
Being with
Jon,
playing
2007
Career I am currently the Regional Manager for the Southeast for Citibank -The
Student Loan Corporation. I have been with Citibank for the past five
years. Prior to this, I was the Director of Financial Aid at Palm Beach
Community College. I worked for PBCC for fifteen years.
Memories Mr. Ladzinski's Physics Class and the 'fires' that we extinguished with the
droppers. Counting with tallies on the desk how many times Mr. Gallano
said "um" in math class. The jingles that we made up to recall the answers
to Mr. Prestipine's essay exam questions ...King Henry Doesn't Do Dishes
Favorite Miss Winkie - she was a great teacher and her class was a lot of fun!
Teachers
Jo-Anne O’Donnell
Seen With
Mary, Maureen, Michele, the
Cheerleaders, and the boys
Enjoys
friends, partying, cheering, sports,
and Joe
1982
Plans
college or business school
Kelly Peters
Seen With
Chris C., Kathy L., Ronnie
Enjoys
Dancing, Partying, the
Summer time, Luxury cars
1982
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Lisa Pakutka
Resides Santa Rosa, California
Lived Since Santa Rosa, California
Family Married to Greg for 21 years; Daughter Leanne in college at Cal Poly San
Luis Obispo - Biology Major on xc and track scholarship; Lost son Garrett in
2006 after an illness (He was 15.); Twin daughters are on the way, due any
time between Nov 1-15.
1982
Career Physical Education teacher for grades K-5 (for last 15 years) also working as
a Teacher-Student Support at school (leadership position). Have been a
Physical Education presenter at conferences and workshops on the local,
state, district, and national level. Right now on maternity leave until
February.
Seen With
Everybody
Enjoys
Memories I remember the gang hangin out at the garbage can at the end of the
hallway; very crowded basketball games...standing room only; enjoying so
much of what went on every day especially compared to the experiences of
others that I have talked to - we were very lucky during those years to have
running,
basketball
Plans
college
2007
Favorite There were more than one: Phil Hirleman (How far can you "hurl a man?");
Teachers Mr. Naegle (you have to yell the word NAEGLE); Mr. Gallinot; Mr.
Mary Lorraine Perko
Seen With
Bob A.,
Beth, Donna,
Claudia,
Karen, Lisa
and April in
the morning
1982
Enjoys
Bob, music,
parties
Plans
College
Resides Mendham, New Jersey
Lived I lived in central New Jersey for 10 years, and have been in
Since Mendham for the past 11.
Family Brian and I got married 15 years ago and have 4 lovely
children, ages 11 to 4.
Career I am currently working as a psychotherapist part-time while
we raise our kids. My husband is in real estate foreclosures.
Memories Some of my best memories were of the friends I met that are
2007
still a part of my life now - drama friends, band friends …
Favorite Mr. King, Mr. Ziegler, Herr Schray, Mr. Boos, Mr. Ladzinski,
Teachers and Mrs. Salomone come to mind, as they really taught well.
Gail Petersen
Seen With
Jodi, Kathy,
and Barb
Resides New Jersey
Lived Since London, Houston and several towns in NJ
Family Married to a wonderful man and have 3 step daughters
and one adopted daughter
Enjoys
1982
sleeping, ice
skating, Italian
food
Plans
college
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Career Director of Corporate Communications for D&M Hold-
ings. We manufacture premium AV equipment under
brand names such as Denon, Marantz, McIntosh, Boston
Acoustics, Snell Acoustics etc.
Favorite There were several that were helpful and kind.
Teachers
2007
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Darcy Pietrucha
Seen With
Vickey, Maril, 5th period
study, and Field Hockey team
Enjoys
Field Hockey, music
Plans
1982
Resides Boca Raton, Florida
Lived Boca Raton, FL
Since
Family Was married for 14 years, have two boys 8
and 11. My husband died four years ago.
Career Freelance writing
College 1st chair, Boston Pops
2007
Tony Pinsonault
Seen With
fat Joey, Scooter, Bam-Bam,
Marquart
Enjoys
Girls, Football
Plans
1982
college and playing football
Armand Plasencia
Seen With
Donna, Dave & Missy, "AL", Mike
Enjoys
time with Donna, concerts,
rollerskating
Plans
1982
college
Frank Puccio
Seen With
Sydney, Lori, Tracey
Enjoys
Discos, Dancin'
Plans
1982
Fashion Institute of
Technology
Resides Brooklyn, New York
Lived England, France, And of course New York
Since City
Career Currently acting on Law & Order, also Law
& Order SUV. I also did Gap Commercials.
Memories All I remember about school was a lot of
2007
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Rachelle Quenault
Seen With
Adrienne,
Wendy,
Pat,
Schmoop,
Sherrie
1982
Resides Lake Hopatcong, New Jersey
Lived Since I stayed in Hopatcong until age 37 and then moved to Jefferson. We now live right near the water.
Family I am getting married on 11/11/07. We do not plan to "have"
children, but are optimistic about adopting once our wedding
finances have leveled out. We have three cats and a dog and
are very happy.
Enjoys
P.E.,
Racquetball
, swimming,
sports
Career I have worked for the Jefferson Police Dept. since 1990 and
currently serve as the Police Chief's Administrative Assistant. From 1990-2000 I was a part time 9-1-1 operator (while
working in Morristown full time as a legal secretary) and
then in 2000, on the anniversary of my part time job, I was
hired full time to be the Chief's Administrative Assistant.
Before working here full time, I was a legal secretary for 15
years. I don't think my life could get any better :)
Plans
college
Memories I was quiet in school, keeping my nose in the books, but I
always wanted to try things I knew deep down I probably
couldn't do (because of my walking problem). Because of
some very compassionate coaches, I was able to run in the
Squidly Cross Country Run (up on the golf course behind the
HS) (Coach Menkin?) and was able to get my JR Varsity
Letter by serving as a statistician for the football team
(Coach Piancone).
Elvira Rab
Seen With
friends
Enjoys
music, traveling, swimming,
movies and free time
Plans
1982
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college
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John Quirk
Seen With
Debbie,
John, OD,
Mombo,
Stu, Mike,
Jen
1982
Resides Andover, New Jersey
Lived Since I lived at Rutgers in New Brunswick, then Hopatcong, then
Stillwater, NJ, then Raleigh, NC, then Stanhope, NJ, then
Byram, NJ, then Mt. Olive, NJ, then back to Byram, NJ
where I have thankfully remained for the last 6 years.
Family Married to Jerilyn, a Lenape Valley graduate, and we have 4
children. Emily is 14, Danny is 11, Nolan is 8, and Elise is 1
Enjoys
Soccer,
basketball,
baseball,
eating,
sleeping late
Career I have 2 careers. I own my own landscaping business
specializing in creating natural waterfalls and ponds, and I
2007
Memories My best memories are definitely from being involved in
sports, especially soccer. We had a great group of guys and we
all got along real well. Going away to soccer camp and
basketball camp with the teams was a blast, and I always
flash back to high school whenever I hear a song from the 80's
that we used to play on the buses going to and from games.
Anything from Journey, Foreigner, Rush, Zeppelin, etc. I
also have great memories from some of my classes, like Mr.
Ladzinski's physics class. I remember my rube-goldberg
device took up the entire class and took forever to run from
start to finish. It was the best project for any class that I ever
Plans
engineering
or
professional
soccer
Favorite Mr. Celli, Mr. Fincken, and Mr. Ladzinski were my favorite
Teachers teachers because they were passionate about their roles as
teachers in our lives, and not just in their subjects like
physical education or science, but in sports as well.
Jeffrey Randle
Seen With
Michelle, Bill, Bret,
& Jughead
Enjoys
Parties, bowling
Plans
1982
C.C.M.
William Rehe
Seen With
Jeff, Chris, Debbie, Bret
Enjoys
Baseball, Bowling, Summartime, 2:00
pm during the week
Plans
1982
C.C.M. and play Baseball
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Elisabeth Radler
Seen With
Beth, Kriss,
Lorri, Liz, and
Silvia
Resides Lyndhurst, New Jersey
Lived Well my family moved from Hopatcong in 1985 and my
Since parents now live back in their home town Clifton, NJ. I
have lived many places in NJ, mostly Bergen county, but I
did briefly live in Lajolla, California. It was a dream I
Enjoys
1982
Guys,
rollerskating,
playing guitar
Plans
a career in
physical
science
Family I am widowed, remarried, then divorced…I have two
wonderful boys Ryan 13 3/4 and Michael-Anthony 6.
2007
Career Registered Dental Hygienist
Memories I feel that I was sort of shy in high school and was all about
getting good grades and to go to my dream college, but
being the varsity soccer stat keeper for four years was a lot
of fun...plus the volley ball marathon...yes my team won!!!
Favorite Mrs. Proia was one of my favorites, along with Mr. Ladd
Teachers (who i had for 2or 3 classes my senior year...to get into my
dream college). Why were they my favorite? Probably
because they made learning fun instead of just lecturing.
Kathy Roberts
Seen With
Paul, Diane, Kris
Enjoys
Swimming, Basketball,
Readings
Plans
1982
Vocational School
James Ralston
Seen With
Dave, Chris, Heather
Enjoys
Music, debates, politics,
Winkie's English class
Plans
1982
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Law and politics
Resides Basking Ridge, New Jersey
Lived Since Boston, Madison, Basking Ridge
Family Married, 2 children (boy and girl) of my own
Career own software company
Favorite Toss up between Winkie and Ziegler
Teachers
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Robert Ralston
Resides London, England
Lived Since New Jersey, New York, Scotland and London
Family Life is good! I live in Scotland, but work in London. I'm married to the
most amazing person I've ever met, my wife, Kim. We have a house in a
beautiful part of Scotland that we share with our Beagle, Molly. Kim used
to design artificially intelligent software, she is now finishing her final year
of Law School. I have two terrific children from my first marriage, who
both attend college in the US.
1982
Career After many years owning and running several businesses in the US and the
2007
UK, I've now settled into two careers. I'm a VP with a large US
investment bank in London and I am also a part-time psychotherapist and
personal/business development coach.
Memories Playing lots of music with my friends…
Favorite I was never in her class (and will never be in her league), Miss Winkie,
Teachers because she was fabulous.
Patricia Richards
Seen With
Debbie, Cathy, Laura, Gern,
Maril, Jackie
Enjoys
Water skiing, horseback riding,
traveling, music
1982
Resides Port Murray, New Jersey
Lived Not too far away. Stayed in NJ within 25
Since miles of Hopatcong and landed in Port
Family Married with 2 children Boy 11yrs old and
Career Homemaker, bookkeeper, photographer
Plans
Business Management degree
2007
Sydney Roberts
Seen
With
Frank,
Tracy, the
Basketball
team and
Greg
1982
Plans
College
Resides Springfield, Illinois
Lived I left NJ in 2000 to become the second in charge (Commander)
Since for a suburban police department outside of Chicago. I remained
in Chicago until 2003 when I moved to Springfield, Illinois. A
large community, much like the small community of Hopat-
Family My partner and I have been together for the last 11 years and
Career I am presently the First Deputy Inspector General for the Office
2007
of Executive Inspector General for the Agencies of the Illinois
Governor. Our office is charged with investigating fraud, waste,
abuse and misconduct for the 40 state agencies under the Governor as well as 9 public universities and all entities doing business
with the State. In my capacity I am responsible for oversight of
both the legal and investigation departments, as well as the
ethics division and the general counsel's office.
Memories My best high school memories include playing on the basketball
Favorite Too long ago to remember.
Teachers
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John Rogers
David Rose
Seen With
Varsity Soccer Team
Enjoys
Soccer, girls, cars
Plans
College
1982
1982
1982
Kevin Rossi
David Russo
Enjoys
Seen With
Riding motorcycles, Eating
and Sleeping, Working, Nice
girls, Rock-N-Roll, Concerts
Missy, Chicken, Paul, Armand
Enjoys
Plans
Being with Missy, Playing Bass,
Good tunes
Voc. Tech. Schools or
working
Plans
1982
College a Good Job and Getting
Married
Laura Ruocco
Seen With
Sharon, Bourban,
Linnartz
Enjoys
partying
Plans
1982
College and a Good
Job, and Getting
Married
1982
Joseph Sabia
Resides
Lived
Since
Family
Hopatcong, New Jersey
Primarily in Hopatcong. I moved to Florida for a
couple of years in my early 20's.
I am married and have 3 children ages Calvin 14,
Samantha 19 (Graduated HHS 2007) and Charlie
Career I work for a water well company.
Favorite Mr. Prestopine. He was just a funny character.
Teachers
Antonio Sanchez, Jr.
Seen With
The Boys
Enjoys
driving music
Plans
1982
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college and get rich
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Alison Salmon
Resides Pennsylvania
Lived Lancaster PA and Easton PA
Since
Family Married to Walter Heard. We have one
Seen With
Glenn
Enjoys
fieldhockey, basketball,
unicycles, swimming
Plans
1982
colege for computer
science or business and
economics and to
participate in athletics
daughter, Adeline.
Career CFO of a private equity company in NYC
Memories Playing field hockey and basketball. Any time
we beat Sparta (sorry Dan Chiariello!).
2007
Favorite Miss Winkie. She was laid back but very
Teachers effective. I also really enjoyed Mr. Lad's science
classes...again laid back but I still felt like I
learned something.
Heather Schwartz
Seen With
the lunchroom
gang
Enjoys
1982
Resides
Lived
Since
Family
Chesterfield, Virginia
We have lived in California, Virginia Beach, New Jersey,
South Florida and now back to Richmond, VA.
Married for 21 years w/ 3 kids. We just relocated from FL
to VA
General
Career Homemaker and busy mom! My oldest has Asperger's
Hospital, Food!,
Syndrome and he has been my career for the last 18 years!
marching Band,
Saturday nights Memories Definitely Marching Band w/ Vicky, Darcy, Missy and
Paul. Just all those great parties and hanging out around
Plans
college
2007
Favorite Hard to pick just one...Miss Winkie, Mrs. Salamone, Mr.
Teachers Walsh, Mr. Clancy, Mr. Ziegler
Steven Serocke
Steven Setzer
Plans
attend college
1982
1982
Paul Siebenaler
Vicki Smilor
Enjoys
Seen With
Skiing, Swimming
and Drawing
Lisa, Bob, "Leetle Ricky"
Plans
Drama, Music, sports, Mr.
King's baby pictures
Enjoys
college and become
an architect
1982
Plans
1982
college
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1982
1982
Shawn Smith
Kristine Sutter
Seen With
Seen With
Marie, Kelly, Diane, Tom, Steve,
and Dave
Missy, Dawn, Adrienne
Enjoys
Swimming, dancing and partying
getting out of school, Talking on the
phone
Plans
Plans
college
Enjoys
1982
to go to business school
Barbara Swayze
Martin Szoke
Seen With
Seen With
Tera, Debbie, and
Laurieann
The ALLIANCE
Enjoys
Modern arts
a good laugh,
concerts, late night
calls, Jeff
Plans
Enjoys
1982
to be Rich, to act in
martial arts films
Scott Szucs
Seen With
Gluek, BAM BAM, Pinhead
Enjoys
Sports, Girls
Plans
1982
1982
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To Graduate and become a
father of 14 kids
Resides New Jersey
Lived When i got Married I lived in West Milford,
Since NJ. Then after my daughter was born we
moved to Pompton Plains, NJ and have lived
here ever since.
Family I'm Married for 18 years with two children,
Brittney 16 and Michael 13.
Theresa Tallaksen
Victor Tedesco
Seen With
Seen With
Vicki, Lori
Tony, Paul, Scott, Vinny
Enjoys
Enjoys
Skiing
music, television
Plans
Plans
To be a secretary
and get married
2007
to be a senior the rest of my life
1982
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Tamie Terwillegar
Seen With
Lisa, Bob, June
Enjoys
languages, SPRINGSTEEN
Plans
1982
1982
become an interpreter /
translator
Resides Bowie, Maryland
Lived I've lived in Hopatcong, Tampa, FL, ChesaSince peake, VA, Bel Air, MD and currently in
Family married with a daughter and 2 sons
Career I am currently staying at home with my
youngest son.
2007
Amy Thompson
Robert Tiefenbacher
Seen With
Seen With
Jimmy
Enjoys
Jack, John, Dan,
Bob, Lip
partying
Enjoys
Plans
sports, going to Shea
professional
hairdresser
Plans
1982
college
William Tobin
Ann Toolan
Enjoys
Seen With
wrestling, basketball,
money
Donna, Bill
Plans
watching television
Enjoys
own a business and
be rich
1982
1982
1982
Vincent Toth
Paul Underhill
Seen With
Seen With
Claudia and the
Anthony's
Enjoys
Puffer, Vicki S.,
Zarnay, anyone
who'll listen
skiing
Enjoys
Plans
parties
college
1982
Plans
journalist
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Kathleen Urban
Seen With
Karen, Laura, Marie
Deb
Enjoys
parties, hanging out
Plans
1982
psych major
Richard vander Paauw
Resides Tampa, Florida
Seen With
April, Beth, Efran, Vicky and
Syd
Family Two beautiful children. Katerina is 13 and
Enjoys
Career Currently I work for HSBC formerly
Jan is 6.
Household & Beneficial. I have been with
partying, having a good time
Plans
1982
career in soccer
2007
April Wargo
Seen With
Pat, Ron, Beth, Lori,
Ricky
Enjoys
1982
Resides
Lived Since
Family
Career
snow storms,
basketball, reading,
rollerskating,
Chinese food
Plans
college
Reidsville, North Carolina
New Jersey and North Carolina
Divorced, no children
Communications/Public Relations, Volvo Trucks
North America
Memories Some of my best memories were just hanging out
with friends and spending time with those that
2007
Favorite Mr. Ziegler - he made history interesting and
Teachers come alive for me. He made you feel part of the
class and didn't talk down to you as other teachers did. One of my favorite teachers.
Jodi Westerfield
Seen With
Stacy, Gail, Mandy
Enjoys
being with Joey, Mr.
U'Glay's class
Resides Andover, New Jersey
Family Married for 18 years. Three Children - Louie 15, Dana - 11 and Thomas 8
Career Human resources Manger for Manufacturing
Company
Plans
1982
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becoming a word processor
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Maril White
Resides York, South Carolina
Lived Since Since leaving high school, I have lived in Rockaway,
Seen With
going out to
lunch, being
late to school,
partying
Hopatcong, Budd Lake, Wall Township, Houston, Tx,
Family I have been married for 15 years. My husband, Christopher, and I have 4 children, ages 14,13,10 and 5.
Plans
1982
Career I am a stay at home mom. My husband travels quite a
the air force
bit and all the children play 3 sports per year.
Patricia Williams
Wendy Williams
Seen With
Seen With
Charmaine, Ollie, Sticky
boyfriend
Enjoys
Enjoys
swimming, skiing, cheering, iceskating
boating, fishing, waterskiing
Plans
Plans
1982
2007
boating, fishing, waterskiing
become a lawyer
1982
Robert Wintermute
Robert Wood
Seen With
Rick, Efrain, Leo, Paul Siebenaler
Enjoys
Abusing Mr. Hirleman and Mr. Ziegler
Plans
college
1982
1982
Lisa Wright
Resides Corsicana, Texas
Lived Since I lived in Pekin, Illinois for two years and many places in Texas:
Garland, Lindale, Livingston, Cleveland, Shepherd, and finally Corsicana.
Family I am single, and plan on staying that way. I have 3 cats, 1 dog, and a
bunch of dead houseplants My younger brother, Russell, is working in
the commercial driving industry. My parents have lived in Pekin, IL
since 1983. They are truck drivers, team driving together; and I am
1982
Career I started my 19th year in education. I spent the majority of those years
2007
teaching 3rd and 4th grade, three years with special education (2nd-4th),
and one year as a guidance counselor (K-5th). I am currently in my
second year of teaching 2nd grade.
Favorite Mrs. Proia's generous and encouraging nature had the most impact on me
while in school.
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Cheryl Young
Resides Waxhaw, North Carolina
Lived I've lived in Colorado in the early
Since 80's, moved back to New Jersey in
1984 and subsequently moved to
North Carolina in 2001.
Family I am married to Brian and have two
teenage children, Ashley(16) and
1982
Career I am a licensed broker and Senior
Vice President at Aon Risk Services,
Michael Zarnay
Seen With
Puffer, Brett,
Underwear
Resides Acworth, Georgia
Lived Since Andover Township NJ, Charlotte NC, Acworth GA
Family I am married with 2 children.
Enjoys
Career Superintendent of Construction with the Walgreen
skiing
Plans
1982
marines
Company.
Favorite Bob Rasmussen; Just his outlook on life.
Teachers
2007
Jennifer Zito
Seen With
DEB,
PETTI, Lisa
Enjoys
1982
people,
tennis,
writing,
vacations
Plans
college
Resides Greeley, Colorado
Lived Since Various places in NJ to have an easy commute to NY in my
early career days. Then England for 5 years. Have been in
Family I've been married for 14 years. Two children, boy and girl.
Kenrick and Bethany. Kenrick is 12 and Bethany is 8.
Career Mom, mostly. Have worked part time for 10 years for a
Multiple Listing Service in Northern Colorado, most of the
time training real estate trainers how to use the MLS system.
I'm lucky that I have a boss who sees that family is priority
and she has always let me set my own hours so that I'm
home with the kids when I need to be (like all school breaks
Memories The senior class trip. Can't even remember where we went,
but it was fun. And sports events. Like the basketball
games...the packed gym and the roar of the crowds. It
wasn't just the students that bonded at the games...the
Favorite Mr. Ladzinski was fun in Chemistry class. We had a lot of
Teachers fun with the chemicals! Miss Winkie (RIP).
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2007
Hopatcong High School Class of 1982 | Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Reunion
Reunion Night Photo Album
Vicki O’Grady (Longo), through her company, Creative Memories, will make available a photo album
of the reunion event. A few weeks after the event we will send out instructions on how to access the
album and order a copy. Visit her web site at www.mycmsite.com/vickilongo for details. If you do
not receive information about this, please contact the reunion committee at [email protected] or Dan Chiariello at
[email protected].
Hopatcong High School Class of 1982 Web Site
We will continue to keep in touch in years twenty-six and beyond through
our web site:
http://www.hhsclassof82.org
We will post pictures of our reunion, share news and stories, and use it as a
sounding board to stay connected.
We remember our classmates no longer with us:
Scott Cruickshank
Adrienne Hirschorn
Irene McMickle
Robert Urban
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Hopatcong High School 2007
Class of 1982 Graduation
“In these years my friends have been a support
that has enabled me to make it through the
difficult times. Even though I must leave behind
people I have felt close to, they will always be
in my thoughts.”
- Barbara Walsh (Cruz), Laurentian 1982
“My hope is that all of our classmates are happy
and healthy. It seems we all had so many
dreams and ambitions. … I think it will be very
interesting to see where life has taken us.
- Victoria Finn (Church), 2007