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Class of 1974
40-Year Reunion
Still Rockin’
Wyndham Glenview Suites
October 18, 2014
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Reunion Weekend Itinerary
Friday, October 17, 2014
GBS Homecoming Football Game
It’s time
to
Join us as a group in the stands. Don’t forget to wear your GBS Alumni Sweatshirt to show
your pride for the Blue and Gold!
buy your
8:00 pm
North Branch Pizza & Burger Co, 4520 W Lake Ave, Glenview, 847/813-6400
tickets!
Enjoy a casual gathering with alumni and guests at the North Branch Pizza & Burger Co. on
7:00 pm
the North side of West Lake Ave., 1/8th mile East of Milwaukee Ave.
Saturday, October 18, 2014
10:00 am
Homecoming Parade
Queue up at 9:00 to 9:30 am at St. David’s Church at NEC of Shermer and Glenview Roads.
11:30 am
Glenbrook South School Tour
Tour of Glenbrook South beginning from the Auditorium. Tour will include new facilities
not in place when we attended Glenbrook South.
7:00 pm
Class of ’74 40-Year Reunion
The Wyndham Glenview Suites, 1400 North Milwaukee Ave., Glenview, 847-803-9800
1/2 mile South of West Lake Ave. on the West side of Milwaukee Ave. Use East Entrance.
Attire: Dressy casual. Ties discouraged!
• 2 free drink tickets with each Reunion ticket. Cash bar from 7:00 pm until midnight.
• Heavy Hors D’Oeuvres served throughout the evening.
• Music by DJ Greg Eisel of Sounds Abound. Dancing by Class of ’74 Alumni and Guests.
• Photo Booth.
• Memory Lane.
Sunday, October 19, 2014
9:00–11:00 am Breakfast
“Morning After” get together in the 2nd floor atrium of the Wyndham Glenview Suites.
Included for Wyndham Guests on the GBS Alumni room plan. Otherwise $9.99 Continental
Breakfast or $13.99 for breakfast buffet. Yes, they will have coffee.
12:00-3:00 pm Picnic, weather permitting, at Lake Avenue Woods - West Forest Preserve on the East
side of Des Plaines/River Road just north of West Lake Avenue. BYO. No glass containers.
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Rich Lafnitzegger
Donna Stebbins
Terry Barnett
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Lynee Croft LaCross
Laurie Schwarz Trudel
Patti Scherer Kozlowski Jim Clark
Nancy Bracken Wallgren Deborah Jackson
Diane Coon Egebrecht (not pictured)
Peter Hajdu
Leslie Andrews Hansen
Keith Jans
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Robin Abenstein Overlock
Class of '74
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Keith Ambler
Class of '74
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Occupation: Registered Nurse
Occupation: Realtor-current / Printing mgmt-past
Family: Between us, Craig and I have 5 kids.
Family: Wife-Vickey (Pauly'76) 2 children. Lesley, & Chris, both
married,1 grandchild
Interests: I love gardening, yoga, hiking, horseback riding-- and our Interests: Travel, Grandchild Sophia
crazy dogs
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Most memorable
experience for me was when I married the love of my life, May 18th
2013. It was 40 years from our first prom. Yeah- it took us a while,
but definitely worth the wait!!
Linda Anderson Anderson
Class of '74
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Occupation: Compliance Oversight Lead, Pfizer, Inc.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Started dating Vickey 2
wks after GBS graduation, married 32 yrs. Assoc.deg @Triton
College'76, BS @ Illinois St.'78. Worked in Cust. Ser. mgmt for a few
large Direct mail printers in the burb's till 2001. A major brain
aneurysm in 9/2001 caused a career change, but made me cherish
life, family & friends to the max! I've been a realtor in Mt
Prospect/AH for 8 yrs. GBS memories, Mama Glass, the Jock,
Burnout & other "bench" groups outside the cafeteria. Styx concert.
Giving "SPUD" Davis a hard time in P.E. Weight-man relay @track
meets-ouch! Pep rallies,dumping of lockrs in the Pits.Go TITANS!
Leslie Andrews Hansen
Class of '74
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Occupation: Wedding and Event Planner
Family: Married to Dean Anderson for 31 years. Daughter Lauren is Family: Two great kids - Ashley and Alex Two beautiful grandsons 28, Son Dan is 25.
Luke and Hunter
Interests: Hang out with my family, gardening, shopping, traveling,
working.
Interests: Interior Design, Golf and Sailing
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Too many memorable
Wheaton College in Wheaton, IL in 1978 with a degree in
experiences to list, but all wonderful with a lot of love, laughs and
Experimental Psychology. Have worked in the pharmaceutical
lessons learned!
research industry ever since. Have lived in the Chicago area all
along, even though the winters are getting brutal!Met my husband
Dean through Glenbrook South grad Jan Carlson (1973?). Since we
had the same last name, we had to make sure we weren't related (!)
Once we got over that hurdle, we married a year later. Our daughter
got married 2 years ago and is a graphic designer in Chicago. Our
son is finishing up college at Western IL Univ.
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Judith (Judi) Armstrong Mojadidi Mary Jo (M J) Barkley Pausteck
Class of '74
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Occupation: Funeral and Cemetery - Dignity Memorial
Class of '74
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Occupation: housewife
Family: Son David 9/13/91- Daughter - Jennifer 1/29/1979 Husband Family: Happily married 35 years. Daughter 29, Son 26, 2
Mo 4/6/89
grandchildren
Interests: sewing
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Another great reunion!
Terry Barnett
Class of '74
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David (Dave) Bass
Class of '74
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Occupation: Heavy Highway Contractor, Sewer Water
Occupation: Engineering Manager at Agilent
Family: Married to Meryl for 27 yrs. son Justin 25 and daughter
Shana 22 and four dogs.
Family: Becky (Podulka), Bryan (28), Ellyn (23)
Interests: Motorcycle riding with my wife and friends. Dinner and
drinks with friends.
Interests: Dancing, music, travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from Embry
Riddle Aeronautical University, Dayton Beach Fl. in 1979. I started
and now President of Glenbrook Excavating & Concrete, Inc. out of
Wauconda for the past 35 years. Married to my wife Meryl for 27 yrs.
and have two children Justin (25) who graduated from Iowa and now
works with me and my daughter Shana (22) who graduated from
Kansas State and is waiting to go to Veterinary school. We live in
Hawthorn Woods, Il. I love to ride my Harley with friends on Friday
nights for dinner. We do a long ride at least once a year and have
traveled all over this great country and Canada.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Becky Podulka
after graduating from Univ. of IL. We moved to California where I
joined Hewlett Packard as an engineer and completed a Masters at
Stanford U. Life has been full of great times as we lived in Colorado
Springs where Bryan and Ellyn joined us, lived in Melbourne,
Australia, and now in Sonoma County, CA. We love to travel, hike in
the forests, and dance to swing!
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Marilyn Bennett Fritz
Class of '74
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Elaine (Terrie) Bertog Nelson
Class of '74
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Occupation: homemaker
Occupation: State Farm Insurance Agent
Family: married 34 years, 2 sons, 2 grandchildren
Family: Married to Cal Nelson. I have a son, Carter.
Interests: cooking, gardening
Interests: I enjoy gardening, working on crafts and reading a good
book.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I am still working, but
not for much longer! I am looking forward to retirement. My family
keeps me busy; there is never a dull moment! I always look forward
to that occasional afternoon when I can sit on my deck with a book
to read and some time to enjoy my flower gardens. My life may be
hectic, but life is good at the Nelson's!
Frank Boothe
Class of '74
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Nancy Bracken Wallgren
Class of '74
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Occupation: High School P.E. teacher/Swimming Coach
Occupation: Preschool Teacher for the past 30 years.
Family: Wife (Happily married for over 30 years) and daughter
Family: Married to Scott 38 years. We have 3 daughters- Jenny 34,
Kristin 32, Katie 28.
Interests: Love hanging out with our 3 little grandsons.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Survived a brush with
rectal cancer eight years ago and am enjoying every day. Would
love to see everyone and how they have aged, but, I will be
tailgating at a Big 10 Football game. I will most definitely attend the
50 year reunion. For now, I am celebrating today and the future. The
past will have to wait. Have a beverage for me.
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Alice Bratt Nelson
Class of '74
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Kurt Bruksch
Class of '74
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Occupation: Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon
Family: Alice's husband is Scott Nelson. They have two sons, Matt
and Andy (wife, Kate).
Family: Married to Jeanne (1978), 4 children; Matt (32), Kim (29),
Katie (25),Emily (21)
Interests: Alice enjoys sewing, singing, book club, and volunteering Interests: Outdoor activities including senior baseball and skiing
with senior citizens.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After receiving a BFA
from the U of I, Alice worked as a graphic designer. Once her boys
were born, she stayed home as a full-time mom and to help her
husband with his home building business. Alice enjoys spending
time with family and friends.
Jean Bunkelmann Mockus
Class of '74
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Occupation: Addministrative Assitant
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: It's been a great ride
blessed with wonderful friends and family.
Deborah (Debbie) Busch Doherty
Class of '74
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Occupation: Life guard/ Swim Instructor
Family: Daniel, Robert, Jenny, and Abigail(Granddaughter)
Interests: Sailing, traveling, and enjoying time with friends.
Interests: Swimming, Online games,
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I moved to Wisconsin in
1983 soon after my parents retired in Green Lake, Wisconsin. I went
to college and received an Associates Degree in Computer
Operations and a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration. For
the last 11 years I have been working for a Real Estate Appraiser as
an assistant.
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Denise Caras
Class of '74
Barbara Cherf Stiehr
Class of '74
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Occupation: RN
Family: Married 31 years to David and raised three amazing sons;
Mike, Scott, and Paul.
Interests: Hiking camping kayaking and cycling
Interests: Faith, family, friends, plays, swimming, gardening, travel,
sharing laughter
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I remember the hours
spent with Vicki listening to Jody play James Taylor on the
guitar...Watching the seagulls with Helen, Kathy and Linda at
Clearwater Beach...I loved living in Carmel with my golden retriever
Honey...
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Psychology BA from
Illinois Benedictine College, Diploma in Nursing from Evanston
Hospital School of Nursing. Have lived in Illinois, Wisconsin,
Washington, and currently, California. Raising our sons has been
one of my greatest joys, from which I am most grateful. Life is an
adventure and journey... One never knows what will transpire.
James (Jim) Clark
Class of '74
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Paul Clemmensen
Class of '74
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Occupation: Technology
Occupation: Executive Consultant
Family: Married with three boys ages 10, 13 and 16 (2014).
Family: Wife: Kristin, Sons: Derek (Stacy) & Sean (Janet).
Interests: Hanging out with my boys, travel, boating and
volunteering.
Interests: Family, Church, Boy Scouts, Scuba Diving, avoiding
snowy weather
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Spent the first twenty
years after H.S. as a firefighter/paramedic and real estate investor single, free and enjoying life. Retire - got a little stir crazy and started
a Real Estate consulting business which evolved into a technology
business creating software for the mortgage industry. Couple of
years later got married followed by three children. In 2012, stepped
down from operations to start a new software company. I must be
crazy!
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Jaci Collins
Class of '74
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Norine Collins Morris
Class of '74
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Occupation: Software Engineer
Occupation: Real Estate Investor, School Bus Driver
Family: Sadly, my husband died this year. Dogs and bird keeping
me company for now.
Family: I have 2 children David and Corinne. Craig and I have been
married 21 years.
Interests: Travel, cooking, arts
Interests: My Great Dane Lola and just enjoying life.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Left Glenview in 1973
for Wheeling. Went to school at U of I. After graduation lived in the
Quad Cities, then Connecticut. Took 6 months off and drove 22,000
miles looking for a new place to live. Landed in Austin TX.
Everybody should take time off and see the US and the world.
Married in 2004. Love living in Austin.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked for Dominick's
for 34 years. Then I went into real estate investments and have been
doing that for the last 8 years with a little luck it may just pay off yet. I
now enjoy driving a school bus for K-12. It's a lot of fun interacting
with the kids...most days anyway.
Diane (Eggy) Coon Egebrecht
Class of '74
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Occupation: parapro at glenbrook south high school
Lynee Croft La Cross
Class of '74
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Occupation: Preschool Teacher
Family: Bobby, married 30 years. Son, Michael 28 years, Daughter, Family: Married to Lance since 1979. I have two daughters, Lauren
Lisa, 25..
and Nicole.
Interests: Duh.. sports. cubs, bears, hawks, bulls, hawkeyes...
(iowa) traveling, friends.
Interests: Spending time with my family , walking at Botanic
Gardens, my dogs.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: raising my kids, they
are moving towards their dreams.. makes me happy! Loving my
husband! Traveling with him is quite simply the best! friends, old
friends, going to girls weekends out of town, always expect the
unexpected! grateful for my life, everyone I surround myself with has
helped me be a better person!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I've been blessed with
a wonderful family and great friendships! I've been fortunate to be
able to work with children and their families the past several years.
Life is good!
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Cynthia (Cindy) Cysewski
Class of '74
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Laurie Davidson McMillon
Class of '74
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Occupation: Director of Healthcare Sale
Occupation: Product Integrity and Vendor Evaluation
Family: I am a great Aunt, YEAH!! Too many nieces and nephews
to list.
Family: Husband, Scott McMillion (Lynne’s brother)
Interests: Any and all outdoor activities, traveling, scuba diving,
hanging with friends.
Interests: golfing, biking, reading, cooking
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I am blessed with a
great life full of fun, family, travel and friends. High school life was
filled with gymnastics, cheerleading, parties and just one hell of a
good time. Lots of lasting memories that I don't want to forget.I am a
Registered Dietitian with a Master of Science in Nutrition and I also
own my own Real Estate Company in Asheville, NC.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I graduated from WIU
with Industrial Ed & Tech degree, career in Publishing & Printing,
and now in a position involving product safety. No kids, no pets, life’s
been good with just the two of us since Lynne helped get us
together in 1978. Lots of memories, laughs and stories from our first
house, a fixer upper, to our current house that sounds amazing to
say we’ve been in for 25 years. But then I guess we’re all this old!
We’ve played a couple of PGA Tour courses and get a kick out of
playing little out of the way courses too. I’m looking forward to
hopefully early retirement and more golf!
Carol (Diff) Diffenbaugh Burtness John Diveris
Class of '74
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Class of '74
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Occupation: Speech/Language Pathologist
Occupation: Orthopedic surgeon
Family: married 31 years to John Burtness Son Daniel-1989-2008,
Hannah-21 , Ben -19
Family: Wife: Catherine; Daughters: Maria Diveris McMullen,
Despina
Interests: Reading, hiking, knitting
Interests: Guitar, Reading History and Sports, Chanting at my
church
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Went to Northwestern
University for Undergrad, Medical School and Orthopedic Surgery
Residency; University of Tennessee for Postgraduate Fellowship in
Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Presently my practice is dedicated to
surgery of the knee and shoulder. Happily married for 27 years in
December to the greatest blessing in my life, Catherine, and have
two wonderful daughters, the eldest who this June got married to a
very special young man. They are the greatest joys of my life!
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Donald Dorsch
Class of '74
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Pamela (Pam) Dunkin Baker
Class of '74
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Occupation: Insurance Adjuster
Occupation: Adult Psychiatrist
Family: I have two sons Don age 32 and Eric age 30 both are
married with no children yet
Family: 2 sons, Nate age 22 and Sam, age 18.
Interests: Boating, Ice Hockey
Interests: Running, hiking, reading, travel, spirituality and
psychology.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked across the
street from GBS at Signode for 35 years. Last position was Plant
Manager until they decided to dump the old folks! Had to learn a
new career which has been tough. I enjoyed watching my kids grow
up with travel hockey and cross country/track. I played hockey until
2013 when my knees gave out. Recently had them both replaced
and I am determined to play again. I relax and forget about the
worlds problem on my boat moored on Lake Michigan. Recently took
up bowling as another activity during the winter months. I remember
GBS as a great school in a great town to grow up in.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I am working full time in
Asheville, North Carolina in Adult Psychiatry. I like it more, the older
I get! My career has been very gratifying and I feel fortunate. I am
also grateful for my 2 boys, both in college now, one at the
University of Georgia and the other at the Maryland Institute College
of Art in Baltimore. High school was mostly a good time punctuated
by angst but I look forward to seeing everyone!
Robert (Rob) Dunlavey
Class of '74
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Ralph Dupuis
Class of '74
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Occupation: Artist, Illustrator
Occupation: Owner of Lemoi Ace Hardware in Evanston
Family: spouse: Stephanie Oddleifsonchildren: Julia & Ellen
Dunlavey
Family: Married to Bette in 1988. 4 children, Burke 24, Rachel 23,
Kelsey 21, Cayla 20
Interests: family, children's book illustration, graphic design, Art,
African music, Nature
Interests: Boating, fishing, golf, and hockey.
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Christopher Ernst
Class of '74
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Occupation: Webmaster @ Peapod
John Erwin
Class of '74
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Occupation: Owner A New Touch Auto Boat RV Trim
Family: Wife of 30 years Lissie and 5 Kids: Nina, Megan, Amber,
Johnny and Josiah
Interests: Music (especially bluegrass), theater, mission trips, and
all things tech.
Interests: Serving Christ and Family, playing guitar and mandolin,
Ham radio, Bow hunting
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Enjoying life and all that Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I started work as an
it has to offer.
auto mechanic right out of high school. I also played in several
bands and had the opportunity to open a few shows for some big
name country artists in the early 80's (hey don't laugh - at least I was
playing and getting paid) I realized the need for Jesus in my life and
then things really got fun. I met my wife, had kids became self
employed as an upholsterer and still do some pickin' in church.
Currently studying jazz guitar so I can freely entertain "shut-ins" in
nursing homes. God has been good and gracious to me and given
me much more than I deserve. I am thankful.
Gennyne (Gigi) Faraci Harris
Class of '74
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Kimberly (Kim) Fendt Bjorvik
Class of '74
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Occupation: Film and Television Producer/Director
Occupation: Human Resources Manager
Family: I have been married to Jerry Harris for 25 years. No
Children (2 dogs)
Family: I have two daughters - Erin 29 and Kate 22
Interests: film making, art and tap dancing and everything dogs!!!!
Interests: Working in my garden, watching college football
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: President of "Spirit of
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Marrying Dave Bjorvik
Play Video Productions" Was a founding member of a children's
and creating two wonderful daughters.
touring theatre company called "Child's Play Touring Theatre. Also
was an on camera acting coach for a children's PBS show called
"Ghost Writer" Started a producing and directing for PBS in the
middle 90s. I also am the founder of a Not for Profit called "The
Happiness Club" Inner city and suburban kids who write and
produce the own songs and plays and sing out against drug abuse
and gang violence. Produced a show about the kids which yielded 3
Emmys.
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Thomas (Tom) Frank
Class of '74
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Mark Freed
Class of '74
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Occupation: CPA
Family: Married 3o years to Bridget, two kids, a daughter 27 and a
son 25
Family: Parents, brother & sister, nephew, two wonderfully silly &
sweet little nieces
Interests: Still trying to get good at golf
Interests: Think Forrest Gump
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Practiced cardiology for
a heartbeat. Then started and sold a medical publishing company
after writing many books on cardiovascular disease. Have also
written music, some comedy, a book celebrating life through the
eyes of a child, and more. Recently moved back to Chicago after 20
years. Enjoying life's simple pleasures and creative endeavors that
are fun, exciting, and impactful. Loved my years at GBS and excited
about rekindling old friendships!
Karen (Kare) Fulton Lanahan
Class of '74
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David (Dave) Gauer
Class of '74
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Occupation: Banking
Occupation: Transportation Business
Family: I have three sons and one beautiful daughter-in-law and
one other soon to join.
Family: Raised two wonderful boys and have a cute little
granddaughter,
Interests: Red Wings (yes hockey!), reading, music, water, travel cruises, learning myself
Interests: Cars, motorcycles, airplanes, traveling
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Since I left high school
I've lived in 9 other states from Hawaii to New York. My sons were
all born in different states - Washington, Florida and South Carolina.
I'm divorced and happily exploring the single life. I was a stay-athome mom during my first marriage, but I've worked for a large bank
for over 20 years. Right now I live in Michigan, but I hope to move
south one day where it's warmer and there are real summers. I write
poetry when the mood strikes and plan to publish a small volume in
the near future.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: GBS was a great
experience, I went into the auto repair business and had a chance to
befriend several GBS staff members for years afterward. My top life
experiences, meeting my two closest lifelong friends at GBS,
becoming a dad, getting and beating cancer in my 30's, , moving to
Arizona and going into business with my boys and falling in love
again after being divorced for 20 years.
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Kathlene (Kathy) Gosselin
Class of '74
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Occupation: Judge, Superior court, Georgia
Helen Gray Balogh
Class of '74
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Occupation: Registered Nurse
Family: Married to Bill Galardi 2 children Ken & Alice Fockele 2 step Family: Spouse-Laszlo,Son-Andy(fiancee Alex),Son-Chris & Nikki,
Michael & Kath...
Isabelle(11m)
Interests: knitting, walking/running, laughing with friends, family:
dancing when possible
Interests: Grandmotherhood(best gig ever), cooking,biking,
reading,knitting
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My kids and step kids
have been such a delight. Mine are now living on the west coast and
I love to visit them. My work has provided many opportunities for
experiences I never imagined--running in a contested election in a
small southern town in 1986, starting a mental health court, getting
involved with our state association and working with the other
branches of government. But mostly living in the same town for over
30 years, maintaining some long lasting friendships, learning how to
really give back at church, and value those close to me. Also having
such sweet dogs over the years!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Been married to my
best friend for 34 years, Have been an OB/GYN nurse for 34 years
also. I have raised two honest, hardworking loving boys, been
blessed with two great women they have brought into the picture,
but I have to say becoming a grandmother to a beautiful little girl has
made the last year one of my best yet, I get to be with her 3 days a
week. I knew from an early point I wanted to be a nurse, and have
worked in the area of Women's Heath for most of my career.
Jane Hackett Mammoser
Class of '74
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Holly Hager Fisher
Class of '74
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Occupation: Librarian
Family: Married Tom in 1981. Three children. JuleAnne, Mark and
Kathleen.
Family: Husband, Gary; two daughters
Interests: Being with my family and friends. Serving at my church.
Bike riding.
Interests: Reading, golf, biking, early literacy, retirement.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Tom and I have lived in
Algonquin IL since 1990. My best memories are family vacations
driving to various locations around the U.S. Our favorite destination
would definitely be Colorado...in the summer. I've never enjoyed the
cold! I have been blessed with many wonderful life long friends and
some that I met at GBS!
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Peter Hajdu
Class of '74
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Occupation: Maint.Supvr. St. Emily Parish & School
Mark Harada
Class of '74
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Occupation: midwest business lead for energy co.
Family: Wife Melissa daughters Stephanie&Greg grandson Cooper- Family: Married to Deb Webb; two children -- son (Indiana grad) &
Samantha&Andy
daughter (@ Marquette)
Interests: hiking, biking, camping, cooking, family, kicking back with
good friends, travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My wife for putting up
with me for 33 years - My two daughters who are an inspiration to
the both of us- our first grandchild- completing four years at the
Institute of Diaconal Studies University St Mary of the Lake
Mundelein Seminary, being ordained a permanent deacon for the
Archdiocese of Chicago-May 2014. Serving at St Emily.
Linda Heeren Thomas
Class of '74
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Occupation: author/ illustrator, retired teacher
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: graduated from
Carleton College (MN); joined IBM out of college and worked in high
tech sales for 20 yrs including GRiD Systems which invented the
laptop & pen-based tablet PCs in 80's; went into energy in late 90's
& received award for "embodying the values of Enron" (how do I
ever live THAT down??); with my wife & others, helped start inner
city little league that was depicted (inaccurately) in Keanu Reeves
movie "Hardball"; have an extended family of surrogate kids &
"grandkids" thru those baseball yrs; now involved w/Homeless
Sandwich Run, a grass roots op feeding 800 weekly
Mark (Coach H) Helmreich
Class of '74
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Occupation: Working with AT Risk Teenage Boys 14-18
Family: husband- Harold (retired from C.C. sheriff dept.) son- Caleb, Family: Single
grandchild-Taralyn
Interests: horses (riding & driving), writing & illustrating, church
activities
Interests: Travel, Beer tasting, having fun
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Linda graduated from
Bethel College in St. Paul, Minnesota. She earned a B.A. with
majors in Elementary Ed and P.E. She enjoyed teaching fourth
grade and later physical education in a small farming town in
Florida. She acquired her Master’s in Admin. of Educ. Since retiring
she has become an author/ illustrator. She most enjoys writing
children’s books about horses. She is the author of the “Little Miss
Frisky” series. All of her books are available on Kindle and Amazon.
She lives on a small ranch with her husband, Harold. There they
raise horses & cattle.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Working and fishing in
Alaska Living in Vail Co for 20 years
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Theresa (Terri) Henry Severin
Class of '74
[email protected]
Dyan Hillman Larson
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Speaker and Educator
Occupation: Finally Retired!
Family: I have 3 grown children who are successful in each of their
chosen fields.
Family: Married to Dan for 38 years and we have 2 children, Lani
and Spencer.
Interests: Travel, writing, photography, nature, German Shepherds, Interests: I love gardening and traveling.
swimming & mint gelato!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Having lost my sister
and nephew in a plane crash, I became passionate about
advocating for change that resulted in laws that revamped the airline
industry’s response to tragedies, and in speaking engagements
around the country. My passion to educate and support families
continues today. My book In the Wake of the Storm is a behind the
scenes look at the crash but also a universal story of hope. It’s in a
collegiate curriculum and was used as a resource for both CNN and
Nat’l Geographic films. I am also immersed in the health & wellness
field.
David Hillstrom
Class of '74
[email protected]
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Besides having my
children, seeing my granddaughter being born was truly amazing
and wonderful! Watching her grow and being grandparents will be
so much fun! Looking forward to every minute.
Steve Holzrichter
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: General Contractor
Occupation: Manufacturers Rep
Family: Wife Karen (Carlson class of 77) 3 sons Matt, Spencer,
Nick. Grandson-Baby Dave
Family: Wife-Gregie. 4 daughters. Katie, Emily, Maggie, Lindsay. 2
Grandsons.
Interests: Water skiing, snow skiing, hiking, hockey
Interests: Golf, Snow ski, exercise, travel
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Linda Hoth
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Kindergarten Teacher
Guy Huff
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Science Editor at Pearson
Family: husband George, Children Raymond,Jennifer, Steven,
Kevin and six grandchildren
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: George and I have
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Currently President of
been married for 41 years!(and they said it wouldn't last) We have 4 the Park Ridge Chorale, Elder at Niles Community Church, became
grown children and 6 grandchildren. Our oldest son Raymond and
a great-uncle last year
he has 2 children Justin(19)and Renee(17) our daughter Jennifer is
married to Joe (16 years) and have 3 children Jonathan (14) Julia
(11) and Jaclyn(9) our son Steven lives in the city on his own, and
Kevin who has one son Jonathan(8). I have worked for Wesley Child
Care in Glenview for 24 years and teach the Kindergarten Program.
George and I enjoy traveling and having all the kids come over for
dinner on Sundays. All in all our life is good!
Deborah (Debbie) Jackson Moss
Class of '74
[email protected]
Keith Jans
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Program Director of Mental Health
Occupation: Own Commercial Real Estate Investment Co
Family: Wife, Laura Moss , Children, Dylan Batman 23 & Rachel
Batman 24
Family: My wife's name is Jean.
Interests: Gardening, camping, running, walking in nature, reading
& pedicures!
Interests: Fresh Air, Excercise, Barbecuing, JD, Getting together
with Friends.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Being able to legally
marry in Illinois. We were married September 21, 2014! Running
Senior year on the first women's track team. Received my Bachelor's
degree in Psychology from the last graduating class of Mundelein
College of Chicago for women. Received my Masters in Social Work
from Jane Adams School of Social Work, U of I in Chicago.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After GBS, I attended
Northwestern University undergrad and graduate school where I met
Jean. We married in 1981. After working for a commercial real
estate development firm for a few years, I started my own real estate
company in 1982 which I still own today. Jean and I have enjoyed
travel domestically and abroad and have shared many adventures.
For several years, I played drums in a Classic Rock Band on
weekends. I have read and believe that we find happiness spending
time with family and friends. That is why I so look forward to these
reunions.
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Kirk Johnson
Class of '74
[email protected]
Carolyn Karr Drozdiak
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: General Contractor
Occupation: Software Marketing & Sales epro
Family: Kim Johnson (Stenander) daughters Britta, Breanne.
Grandchildren Bryson,Ava
Family: Husband Jim, daughter Amy (21) son Michael (19)
Interests: Grandkids, Fishing in the Florida Keys and Colorado.
Chicago sports teams
Interests: Ideas & technology to improve the world, family, friends,
tennis, bridge, giving
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Kim in 1978
after dating since high school. Graduated from North Park College
degree in BA Actively involved at Winnetka Covenant church and
then Northwest Covenant church as teachers and council members .
We own a general contracting firm which has been family owned
since 1927. We enjoy vacations and holidays with our extended
family, many trips have included 25 parents, kids and grandkids. We
vacation in Colorado where our daughter Breanne and her husband
Ryan live. Our daughter Britta and her husband Josh live nearby and
we are able to play with our Grandkids almost everyday.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: A born networker, I love
finding opportunity, connecting people & creatively managing
change. BS Engineer(SMU), but love tech marketing. Joined IBM
(Ross Perot's old unit). MBA(Harvard), then Silicon Valley with a
software start-up. Recruited for GM job in Commercial RE(LaSalle
Partners). Then, a great fit/move to tech strategy & PR agency,
Regis McKenna, Inc. (Regis put Apple on the map in '80's). Married
Jim, had 2 kids, 1 dog. Did home exchanges (Europe); raised $$ for
schools & YMCA; ran programs for LWV & Harvard Club. Founded a
RE investment co. An aspiring philanthropist. Love CA
Mark Kellerman
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Account Executive
Linda Kelsey
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: clinical psychologist
Family: Married to Sandra. Two kids, Stacy and Matthew. One
grandson, Noah.
Interests: Family, running, and playing adult over 30 baseball.
Interests: swimming, cycling, cooking, gardening
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated from
Eastern Illinois University with degree in Business. Attended Arizona
State University where I earned my MBA. I have been working for
Kimberly-Clark Corporation for over 32 years in medical sales. We
have recently been spun-off to form Halyard Health Corporation. We
live in the southwestern suburb of Palos Heights. Reflecting back,
always fortunate and proud of my experiences at Glenbrook South.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Seem to have gotten
stuck in central California after tiring of the move-to-another-part-ofthe-country-every-7-years-or-so routine. After over 20+ years of
working with very tough kids in the county mental health agency I
retired almost 2 years ago to go into private practice. Memorable
experiences include doing quite well in my age class in a couple of
swim races from Alcatraz.
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Patricia (Patty) Koulogeorge
Class of '74 [email protected]
Damisch
Victoria (Vickie) Kozeluh
Class of '74 [email protected]
Henderson
Occupation: Northfield Township Assessor
Family: Husband Mark(1981) Daughters:Kristina (27) Katherine (25) Family: Grandmother-twins Aiden and Oliver 5 years old and
Alexandra (20)
Kayleigh Rae 3 years old.
Interests: Gourmet cooking & dining, In 2 book clubs, the arts,
politics, Wildcat football
Interests: Volunteer at Heartland animal shelter. Gardening
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After getting an
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Landed my dream job
undergrad & MBA from Northwestern University I worked at AT&T & as Postmaster of Glenview in 2013. Took a trip to China for my
United Airlines before happily becoming a stay at home Mom. For 21 birthday in 2013.
years I've been an elected official & really enjoy interacting with my
citizens. I also work as a private consultant to the Walgreen family.
My daughters have opened up my eyes to a variety things I never
knew about but adore - marching band, drum corp, College Quiz
Bowl, acting in the theater scene in Chicago. I'm a rabid NU football
fan. I volunteer at church, Northbrook Womans Club, kid's college &
political groups. I love being super active!
Lisa Krambo Logic
Class of '74
[email protected]
Susanne (Susie) Krasberg
Class of '74 [email protected]
Krasberg
Occupation: Airplane Project Manager
Occupation: Teacher
Family: Son - Daniel, Daughter - Lindsay
Family: Daughter Caitlin Nettleton and husband Mark Bowen
Interests: Hiking, Snowshoeing, Horseback Riding, Kayaking,
Country Dancing, Gardening
Interests: Traveling to new places, exploring different cultures, great
Margaritas
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Lived in CA 1983-1991. Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After several study
Moved to Seattle area 1991, still here. Raised my kids as a single
abroads, served in Peace Corps in West Africa. Worked in
mom. Love being in the mountains.
international development for 20 years, 10 of which I spent living,
working and raising my daughter in Africa. Returned to U.S. in 2001
and became a teacher through a graduate program designed to
meet the needs of under served education areas of the U.S., i.e.
Washington, DC. Left DC to move to Greece in 2008, instead moved
to Costa Rica with my now husband, Mark Bowen. We currently live
in Abu Dhabi, UAE, travel every chance we get, and often to Turkey
where my beautiful daughter lives.
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David (Dave) Krutek
Class of '74
[email protected]
Jean (Jean The Bean) Kuchynka
Class of '74 [email protected]
Kilpatrick
Occupation: Sales Nomad
Occupation: Real Estate Agent
Family: Wife-Heidi; Daughters-Jordan & Woodli; somewhat
Labrador/TN Mountain dog, Coco
Family: Married to Patrick and one daughter named Allison and our
newest puppy, Luna.
Interests: Music, water sports, hiking, and food!
Interests: Gardening, photography,hiking, dancing, and eating
green chile!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Geographically
challenged Yankee who lived most of my life in the South and
moved half the way back. I traded flat lands with extreme
temperature for Altitude with Attitude! My best to all who made it this
far and found memories to all who didn't!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I love the that we grew
up and went to high school in the 70's. It was a great time and I had
a lot of fun! I am blessed with the family I have and we have always
made a point of having fun and enjoying everything we do. Not
enough time and space here to relate everything, but I am fortunate
enough to say that life has treated us pretty well all the years. Living
in New Mexico has been awesome-definitely the 'Land of
Enchantment'!!
Shari (Shari Lacomb) La Comb
Class of '74
[email protected]
Richard (Rich) Lafnitzegger
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Music Specialist Ed S
Occupation: Branch Manager
Family: 2 Daughters Alli & Haley... Both musicians!
Family: Married to Jane (1981) with 2 daughters, Laura and Andrea
Interests: Music, reading, swimming, concerts and musical fun!
Interests: Boating, Snowmobiling, Racquetball
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: As a music teacher, I
sponsored foreign exchange children from around the world. Then I
fostered children from around the state of Georgia. These wonderful
opportunities led me into adopting my own children, who are now
musicians traveling abroad. They are the joy of my life!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: - Making Lifelong
friends at Glenbrook Highschool and Western Illinios UniversityHaving 2 daughters, Laura, Currently at Kansas State University,
Equestrian Team, Education Major and Andrea, University of Miaimi,
Florida, Pre Med, Earning All-American athletic honors by placing
3rd at the 1978 NCAA National Wrestling Tournament, Starting
Roofing and Insulation Supply, Inc, 2000 to Present
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Jennifer Lea
Class of '74
[email protected]
Bonnie Leander Buehler
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Mom :)
Family: Ty Robinson (26), Hunter Robinson (23) and Anna
Robinson (19)
Interests: Time at charitable organizations. Traveling with my kids.
Food and wine…
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Can anyone really do
this in 600 characters?? I have been in CO 20 years and recently
moved to my home in VT. I hope I get the chance to see you all at
the reunion….
John Levis
Class of '74
[email protected]
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Taught middle school
math at Springman in Glenview; coaching Science Olympiad;
SCUBA diving as much as possible; running with my dogsLooking
forward to reconnecting at the reunion!
Eva Lundin
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Professor
Occupation: Professor.Senior consultant in pathology
Family: Married to Greta Muller Levis; Daughters Abigail and
Raveena, 2 cats and a dog
Family: I, my two daughters Alexandra (22) and Ulrika (20),
grandma Betty (88).
Interests: Travel, linguistics, ESL teaching, reading, golf
Interests: My family, book club, cultural events like opera, dance
performances. Travels.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Moved to California in
senior year, left after college to move to Minnesota (in December fairly foolish). Moved to Wyoming, managed a supermarket. 2nd
degree in English, then to graduate school at University of Illinois.
MA in Teaching English as a Second Language, PhD in
Linguistics/Educational Psychology. Worked at North Carolina State
University and now at Iowa State University. Specialty in English
Pronunciation and teaching methods. Married 32 years with 23 and
19 year old daughters from India. Travels abroad include Canada,
India, Ukraine, various places in Europe, Taiwan, New Zealand
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I was born north of the
Arctic Circle, in "The Land of the Midnight Sun", and still live in
northern Sweden, Umea. I have a so-called "combination duty" - at
the university (research and teaching), at the university hospital
(gynecologic pathology). My year as an exchange student, living
with the Heller family/my host sister Rhoda, and attending GBS, was
a personally very rewarding year that I have remembered my whole
life. Thanks to all of you who helped making it such a good year!!! I
´m sorry I can´t attend the reunion! 50th reunion -I´ll be there :-)
Have a lot of fun!!! :-)
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Dwight Magnuson
Class of '74
[email protected]
Jan Major Hutchins
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Sales Representative-GlaxoSmithKline
Occupation: Spanish teacher/World Lang. Dept. Chair
Family: Married to Sherry and have three children, Brian,Diana and
Kim.
Family: Jan married GBS alum Tom Hutchins. Our son, Jonathan, is
a paramedic.
Interests: Playing golf, softball and hockey. At my age my goal is
not to get injured.
Interests: -Love to read, watch movies, listen to music, do
needlework, and to cook.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have been with the
same school district for 37 years, "Go Hornets!" I sang with
Chicago's "Rapid Transit" throughout the city in the 80s and until our
son was born in 1994. We performed in places such as Byfield's,
The Playboy Club, The Pump Room, Taste of Chicago, and the
Chicago Film Critic Awards, . We also did the Park District Circuit
(Concert in the Park) and appeared in rerun on Glenview's cable
station for decades. I accompany church and school groups on the
piano and choreograph for area musicals. We are still active in
Glenview's United Methodist Church.
David Martin
Class of '74
[email protected]
Lianne McDonald Mech
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: High School Physics Instructor
Occupation: Retired from finance/home maker
Family: Married, no children.
Family: Married with three children, one grand daughter, three
goldens, & three horses!
Interests: bicycle riding, travel, tutoring
Interests: Horse back riding, gardening, cooking
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have visited all of the
50 United States. Mostly by car, but I rode a bicycle cross-country
from Oregon to New Hampshire in 2005. I'm retired now, so my wife
and I plan on traveling more in the future.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: It looks as though I
won't be able to attend the reunion which makes me sad. Hello to
everyone and thank you to the committee for all your hard work!
With regard to life experiences - I can't even begin to summarize
something. I'm living in California and mostly having a great time!!
The "mostly" is there because we all know how life is!! I can't wait to
hear about your party. Take care!!!
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Patricia McEwen
Class of '74
[email protected]
Dona Miller
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Facilities Manager
Occupation: flight attendant
Family: My brother Doug lives in Austin, Texas and my daughter
Molly just turned 19.
Family: husband, Tim of 22 years and a cat
Interests: I love to travel domestic and internationally and watch the
Highland Games.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Lombard has been my
home for many years. After working downtown and at O'Hare
airport, I am now a couple miles from home, which is great with the
Chicago winters. I went to school at night for many years at College
of Dupage and National Louis University, and now have a AS in
Facilities Management and a Master of Science from the College of
Management and Business at NLU.
Gregg Minkow
Class of '74
[email protected]
Robert Murowchick
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Attorney
Occupation: Archaeology and Higher Education
Family: Wife (Robin Bergman) and three children ages 9 to 28.
Family: Wife Janet, sons Mike and Andrew
Interests: Reading on economics, staying in shape and spending
time with family.
Interests: History, photography, Asia, chocolate
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married the lawyer who Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduation from
was suing me.
college, I worked in Wuhan, China for the Yale-China Association,
and pursued grad school in East Asian Studies and Anthropology in
Massachusetts. My field research in East and Southeast Asian
archaeology over the past 30 years has focused on Bronze Age
cultures of north China and southwest China/SE Asia; politics,
nationalism, and archaeology; and issues in int’l cultural heritage
management. Since 1978, I’ve been happily based in Boston and
have been willingly converted to a Bruins/Celtics/Red Sox/Patriots
fan in what is truly a great sports town. Come visit!
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Carrie Muskat
Class of '74
[email protected]
Patrick Neary
Class of '74
Occupation: Cubs beat writer MLB.com
Occupation: Distribution Channel Mgr Peer Bearing Co
Family: Married 25 years to Alan Solomon, former travel
writer/baseball writer
Family: Wife: Beth Dog's Takea Golden Retriever Therapy Dog,
Chance Aussie Scent Train
Interests: Baseball, travel, baseball, golf and baseball.
Interests: Golf, Fishing, Classic Cars, Cooking, Travel, Outdoor
activities.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Have covered MLB
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Enjoy spending time
since 1981, and Cubs since 1987. Most memorable game was Kerry with family & friends at our lake house in Apple Canyon Lake IL.
Wood's 20-strikeout game in '98. Also MLB.com's lead writer on
2001 World Series. Wrote "Banks to Sandberg to Grace," plus Cubs
Cookbook, and more. Between games, have traveled to China,
Australia, Japan, Thailand and even Cooperstown, NY
James Nelson
Class of '74
[email protected]
Marcia Niven Miller
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Writer
Family: Married to Janet since 1985, and have twins Ethan and
Nathaniel, 19.
Family: Married to Wayne, three children Christine,Mike and
Christopher.
Interests: Hockey (still), reading, writing, camping
Interests: Gardening, Pilates,biking hiking,and traveling.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After some years of
working and wandering I graduated from the University of Minnesota
with a BA in journalism in 1983, and took a staff writer job with The
Miami Herald in its Key West bureau. After 12 years in Florida I
returned to Minnesota, where I am now working on my third book of
nonfiction military history -- titled "I Will Hold" -- to follow my previous
works The Remains of Company D (2009) and Five Lieutenants
(2012) written under my full name James Carl Nelson. Otherwise, I
still have a day job as a journalist, and I'm enjoying watching my two
boys negotiate my alma mater.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Wayne in
1982. Have enjoyed traveling to various places with and without the
kids. Favorite places thus far include Big Sur, Italy, Spain and
Machu Picchu. Also love living in Florida and having our children
visit us!
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Keith Nystrom
Class of '74
[email protected]
Jeane O'Malley Kovacs
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: casualty actuary
Occupation: Information Analyst
Family: wife Terri (Black) 35 years; Blake (29), Ashley (26), Neill
(23)
Family: Married to John.
Interests: golf, keeping large aquaria; following sports, esp. U of ILL
(yes, pity me)
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: birth of kids; seeing
them graduate from college and getting jobs in a tough world.
Thomas (Chief) Pausteck
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Finance
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I am looking forward to
the reunion. Thanks to the reunion team for all of their efforts in
organizing this wonderful event!
Thomas Pfister
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Lecturer in English - Idaho State U.
Family: Happily married 35 years
Interests: Fishing
Interests: Art, Music, Literature, Dance, Gardening
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Winning the East
Leyden football game and being named the WLS 7UP team of the
week!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: B.A. in English - U. of
Illinois (1997) M.S. in Advertising - U. of Illinois (1980) M.A. in
English - Northwestern U. (1987) Ph.D. in English - U. of WisconsinMadison (1996) - Focus on 18th-Century British Literature, Minors in
French and Latin M.F.A. in Printmaking - Idaho State University
(2007)
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Rebecca (Becky) Podulka Bass
Class of '74
[email protected]
Jann Pulfer Ledbetter
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: PE Teacher
Occupation: Accounting Director, Cornerstone Advisor
Family: husband Dave, son Bryan (28), daughter Ellyn (23)
Family: Widowed in 2001. 2 kids: Lauren,27,Nashville.
Maya,19,Central Washington Univ.
Interests: cooking, travel, dancing, hiking, wine, friends and family
Interests: Passionate amateur photographer. Hiking/exploring
Pacific NW abundant nature.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Dave in 1978.
Moved to CA and got my Master's degree in Nutrition from UC
Berkeley. Moved to Colorado Springs and worked as a Registered
Dietitian, and had 2 kids, Bryan and Ellyn. Moved to Melbourne,
Australia for 3 years where we traveled extensively and made lifelong friends. Returned to the US to reside in Santa Rosa, CA, where
we've been for close to 20 years now, enjoying all that Sonoma
County wine country has to offer! Currently I work as a PE teacher at
an elementary school. What a great job! I get to play games with
kids outside all day!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Lived in Madison for 12
years (loved it!!) before moving to the Seattle area in 1987. I'm now
firmly planted in the Pacific Northwest and enjoy getting out into
nature, specifically into the mountains, as much as possible. My
husband, Ken, died of a brian tumor in 2001 and I did many years as
a single mom, raising my two daughters while working full time in the
Accounting field. As life has eased up somewhat, I've become
passionate about photography, nature and landscape mostly, and I
grab every opportunity to get out and about with my camera.
Jean (Jeannie) Rasmussen
Class of '74
[email protected]
Charlotte (Char) Reich Anderson
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Channel Marketing Manager
Occupation: Banquet/Event Coordinator -
Family: Two daughters age 17 and 12.
Family: Married to Brian for 37 yrs. Kyle, 33; Jared, 31; Tessa, 29
Interests: Gardening, travel, home renovation & keeping up with my
active kids.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have been in the
Alcoholic Beverage industry for 34 years in sales and marketing
roles. My home is in Brookfield (not far from the zoo) .
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Scott Reichard
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: President- LS Reichard Growth Strategies
Ann (Annie) Riddell Dodge
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Retired owner A2 Home Staging
Family: Married Lori Crocker my college sweetheart in 1981. Raised Family: Kirk (husband 30 years!). Mark (Susan) Dodge, Lindsey
two amazing kids.
(Peter) Gudritz, Sam Dodge
Interests: Visiting with family, friends and carving high speed turns
on all surfaces!
Interests: Golfing, reading, working out, traveling (especially road
trips), food and wine
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Salt Lake City has been
an amazing place to raise a family and have a large network of
friends who love to charge hard in the mountains. After 40 years I'm
still addicted to the ease of access to incredible mountains and
endless recreation opportunities. Lori and I also enjoy international
travel after visiting our children when they studied abroad for some
months in Barcelona and the Gold Coast. Mostly we like hanging
with friends and family! Come play with us in Utah!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: My husband and I have
been fortunate to have lived on both coasts, and in between, which
has given us a unique perspective to life, politics, and living. It has
allowed us to raise our children to be open- minded and curious,
respectful and inquiring. It has allowed us to have made good
friends all over the country, which when we travel is wonderful to
reconnect. We have been very blessed.
Ellen Riedl Kirsanoff
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Development Manager
Karen (Rosie) Rosenquist
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Physical Education Teacher, now retired
Family: Ellen and Dan have been married for 32 years. They have
one son, Daniel
Interests: boating, kayaking, knitting, traveling, fitness, dancing,
painting, gardening
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Ellen has worked in the Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Sorry I'm not able to
field of Parks and Recreation for 35 years, currently working for the attend, I'm on a cruise in Australia. Please email me if you would like
Urbana Park District. She has enjoyed many outdoor activities over to catch up.
the years with her family, including trips to the British Virgin Islands
and Jamaica, among some. Ellen had the privilege to serve as a
Team Coach with Illinois Special Olympics World Games Team in
1991 and 1995 for both Volleyball and Gymnastics.
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Lynn Rothermel Pino
Class of '74
[email protected]
Sally Schauer Owen
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Sales
Occupation: Operations Manager
Family: I am married with 2 daughters. We all still live in the
Chicagoland area.
Family: husband - Jeff
Interests: I love to paddle board, boat & waterski.
Interests: golf, bowling and singing with community groups
community service volunteer
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I married my best friend
and we built our dream house on a lake. Our kids still like to come
home and play on the water. We love to play with our 3 yr old
grandson.
Patricia (Patti) Scherer Kozlowski Jean Schmit Spagnoli
Class of '74
[email protected]
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Administrative Assistant
Occupation: Urban Design Planner
Family: I have 3 sons - Brian is 33, Bill is 30, & Brett is 26.
Family: Married to Michael Spagnoli since 1979; one son, Tony age
23.
Interests: I love gardening, reading, walking, WINE, and I still love
the Cubs!
Interests: Travel, Genealogy, Cooking
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I loved high school,
especially sitting on the "benches" outside the cafeteria watching the
boys walk by! Every time I drove past GBS, I sang the school fight
song and my kids used to laugh at me - I'll bet they know all the
words! Married to Jamie Kozlowski, Maine North '73 grad, since
1981. What a fun year it was planning our 40th GBS Reunion and
the Reunion Weekend was a blast! Great to see everyone!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I received the Bachelor
of Fine Arts degree from The Art Institute of Chicago in 1980,
majoring in architectural space planning. I have been a Village
Planner with the Village of Deerfield since 1981. Member of:
Municipal Design Review Network, Advisory Committee, Chaddick
Institute at DePaul University; First Presbyterian Church of Deerfield;
Luxembourg Brotherhood of America (4th generation)
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Susan (Sue) Schnackenberg
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: School Teacher
Laurie Schwarz Trudel
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Teacher
Family: Married to Jack since 1982. Two sons Jack and Will.
Interests: Travel and home and garden renovation.
Interests: Cooking, Wine, Golf, Scuba Diving, being outside,
hanging w/ friends & family.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have been a school
teacher of Family and Consumer Science for 35 years. I bought my
home in Glenview 3 years ago. I am very thankful for my all of my
blessings and I look forward to seeing everyone.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: College was great,
Wisconsin is awesome, Travel is exciting, Friends are fun, Home is
where the heart is.
Kirk Scott
Class of '74
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Gregory (Greg) Selzer
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Insurance Broker
Occupation: Engineering Manager, Lockheed Martin
Family: Married to Susan, who I met at NIU, since '81. 3 kids, 1
grandson/1 on the way.
Family: Married a California girl, Lisa, in 1985. We have a daughter
Victoria, 23.
Interests: Horseback riding, tennis in the summer, basketball in the
winter, bike riding.
Interests: Ice hockey, watching-Go Sharks! and playing, (yes
playing); and motorcycling.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Graduated NIU, then
MBA from DePaul. A few years working in hospital administration
and have since been in the insurance business for 32
years...working on my own now. Career has been good and allowed
much flexility to be involved with kids events while they were
growing up. Looking forward to retirement to spend more time with
family, especially grandsons, one born in May, one due in January.
Other than college, lived within 10 miles of GBS since childhood.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have truly enjoyed the
experience of watching my baby girl grow into a wonderful young
woman. I've experienced the love-and dysfunction-of a large
extended family; and treasure my old friends. I enjoyed a brief
career in the car industry as well as the following 33 years in
Aerospace. I have ridden motorcycles around most of California and
many parts of the United States; and I am grateful for good health
and being able to enjoy over 20 years of playing ice hockey.
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Paula Shapiro Winter
Class of '74
[email protected]
Michael (Mike) Sibley
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Interior Designer
Occupation: Environmental Engineer
Family: I married Mike in 1982 and we have 3 children. 30, 28, and
25. One married.
Family: Gretchen, Mike III, Meagan, Andrew, and Sean. Also two
step kids KT and Nathan.
Interests: My family, friends, design, art, love to go walking,
cooking, reading, music.
Interests: Flying, golf, skiing, tennis, volunteer work at various
organizations.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After living for a while in
Old Town, we are now long time residents of Highland Park. I have
an Interior Design studio, Paula Winter Design, and volunteer as a
board member of YEA! Highland Park. We raise funds and support
grant requests annually that benefit youth, education, and the arts in
HP and Highwood.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Spent 28 years flying in
US Navy and reserves. I currently work for the EPA as
environmental engineer.Graduated from University of Illinois and
received MBA from State University of New York.Most memorable
experiences is having fantastic family and best kids.
Kathleen Singer Lacerda
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Clinical Research Coordinator
Jack Smith
Class of '74
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Occupation: financial services
Family: Husband-Paul 4 children, Michael 30, Brendan 29, John 26, Family: wife is Barbara, married 25 yrs. daughter Kate is 22 and son
Maureen 22
Sam is 19.
Interests: Golfing, hiking, skiing, reading, cooking & traveling
Interests: Chicago sports, wife & kids activities, music, food
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: After graduating with a
degree in biology I moved to Boston and worked as a research
technician at Dana Farber Cancer Institutute. Placed my career on
hold and raised four children in addition to many years of volunteer
work. Now that my children are grown I have returned to cancer
research as a clinical coordinator at the VA Healthcare hospital in
Boston. My husband and I are enjoying traveling, golfing and being
empty nesters.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: my life with my wife &
kids, backpacking out west with friends, working on trading floors for
over 30 yrs., spending time at my in-laws house on a lake, running 3
marathons and being able to live next to basically the same
neighbors for 20 yrs.
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Donna Stebbins
Class of '74
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Debra Steigerwaldt Waller
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Program compliance auditor for the State
Occupation: Business Owner
Family: No children, even though I have none of my own I'm close
to my nieces & nephews!
Family: Married to Rick. We have 4 grown children and four
grandchildren.
Interests: Travel, my DAR heritage, my ancestry, politics, & history
Interests: We like to travel and I do arts and crafts.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I am currently a semicaregiver for my parents who are in their mid 90's. I have a 34 year
career working for the govt. in the licensing division for Mental
Health & Dev. Disabilities. Had 2 former businesses in Network
Marketing pursuing a new business but, mums the word!!! I work
out, l stay in touch with high school & college friends & love
networking & meeting new people. Most memorable life experience
hmm... which one? doing improv @ the Players Workshop or back to
back weddings in Ireland & Romania?
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: As a family we have
been able to travel to many places. Our favorite was to South Africa.
Went on a safari adventure and had dinner in the jungle with Zulu
dancers. We also do charitable work on raising post adoption
awareness for adoptive families through Jockey Being Family.
Brian Sussman
Class of '74
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Andrew (Andy) Swiger
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Day job-broadcasting Night job-drumming
Occupation: Petroleum Engineer
Family: Married to college sweetheart, 4 children, 3 grandkids.
Family: Married to Sherry (Attorney). One son, Matthew (Attorney).
Interests: Rock climbing, bungee jumping, parachuting…NOT.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married Jamie Sue
immediately after graduating from U of Missouri. Began a media
career that eventually brought me back to my native California as TV
weatherman in San Francisco. Started Internet company (Planet
Weather) quit my TV job, started a few more small businesses,
watched kids play high school sports, wrote two bestselling books.
Have hosted morning radio talk show in SF since 2002. Play drums
in rock band on weekends.
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Imbi Tuulik McErlean
Class of '74
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Carol Tyner
Class of '74
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Occupation: RN (OR)
Occupation: occupational therapist
Family: Jeffrey MD, Lindsi RNNP just married to Michael McAlister,
and Kristin RN
Family: husband: Steve kids Stephen, Liz, Sarah, Thomas, Vasha,
grand kids Maya, Asha
Interests: Travel and sports (Go Tigers and Red Wings, but still a
Bears fan)
Interests: gardening, music, art, theatre, cooking, entertaining
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: 1997 trip to a free
Estonia with my parents and entire family
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I live a block from
where I grew up....really?
Randolph Valenta
Class of '74
[email protected]
Kathleen (Kathy) Vandy Goski
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Sales Management
Occupation: IT Service Management Professional
Family: Wife of 31 years, three children 29, 26 and 25
Family: Daughters: Amanda, Cassandra and KaitlynSon: Jack
Grandsons: Collin, Alex
Interests: Auto racing, skiing
Interests: papercrafting, bowling, cruising, country music, spending
time with my family
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Worked at Bosch 31
years, lived in Germany 2 years
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Married to John 1977
had twin daughters 1982. Lived first years in Hillpoint WI. Had our
son in 1985. Moved back to Illinois. Had our youngest daughter in
1987. Fun times with the kids as they grew and raised them from
1986 to 2007 in unincorporated McHenry, IL. I enjoy my family (5
sisters and their families) and my own children and grandchildren
and the memories we share together over the years. I was widowed
in 2006 when I lost my husband. He is missed and in my heart. I am
grateful to my friends and my family that are always there for me in
the good times and bad.
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Chrisann Verges
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Film and television producer
Anita Wallace
Class of '74
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Occupation: Education administrator
Family: Married to Ricky Jay
Interests: Nature, art, poetry, learning, travel
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I am really enjoying my
life. I live in Los Angeles and New York. I love my work producing
films and t.v. I love my husband, who is a very interesting
magician/writer/actor. Never a dull moment in our house. I keep in
close touch with my brother Scott, who lives in Berkeley, and with
my big Greek family. I have great memories of my childhood and my
time living on Wagner Road and attending Lyons school. High
school was not my favorite time with the exception of the
inspirational teachings of Judy Adams, Judy Sheridan and Mr. Utley.
But college and the years after have been sublime
Grace Watgen Orosz
Class of '74
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Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Ripon College, B.A.,
Fine Arts (Studio), French, English (minors), 1978 University of
Minnesota, M.A., Social and Philosophical Foundations of
Education, 1997 (Ph.D., ABD) Centre Parisien d'Etudes Critiques,
Critical theory, aesthetics, film, Paris, France, 1993-1994 University
of Minnesota Medical School, Secretary to Transplant Surgeon Saint
Catherine University, Faculty Contracts and Grants Manager
Assistant to Director of Graduate Studies, Philosophy, 2003-present
Karen Wenzel
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Registered Nurse and Reflexologist
Occupation: Billing Specialist
Family: I have 2 stepdaughters and 5 grandchildren…. 2 nephews
Family: Two sons, Don, his wife Karen, and Eric and his wife,
Nicole.
Interests: MUSIC !!! Yoga , Biking (both kinds )..hiking, nature,
photography, travel..
Interests: Quilting is my passion. Enjoy long bike rides, working in
my yard and going to
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have been a nurse
since 1979..I've been married twice ..Divorced once ..Then I married
the love of my life , George ,and moved from Glenview to Staten
Island , NY….I am since widowed , but i have a lovely family here ,
my family had moved to Lawrence Kansas when I came here , so
now when i go home to visit, I go to Lawrence. I am a very active
member of Alcoholics Anonymous and have been clean and sober
for 28 years.. I have a wonderful man in my life today , Emilio..I am
Grateful for everyday , and every experience God gives me.. Truly
Blessed!
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: Looking forward to
being a grandmother, when ever it happens. Visiting Eric and Nicole
in Colorado to hike and bike and visit. Boating with Don and Karen
on Lake Michigan, in their 1978 Searay that Donny and Eric learned
to ski in Lake Geneva. Life is good.
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Margaret (Meg) Widtmann
Class of '74 [email protected]
Macfadden
Occupation: Health Coordinator at Westbrook School.
Dale Wilson Ledvora
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: restaurant manager
Family: 3 sons: 2 married living in Glenview. 1 living in Lincoln Park. Family: I have 2 girls and 2 boys. All out of college with JOBS
3 grandchildren
Interests: Quilting, Gardening and Bike Riding.
Patricia Winandy Fuller
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Library Director
Interests: For right now I am trying to get my home in order.
Joan Windler Hurley
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Health clerk chute middle school
Family: Husband- Alan FullerChildren- 3 sons and 1 brand new
granddaughter
Interests: Family, reading, crafting, gardening, etc.
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Carla Zanotti
Class of '74
[email protected]
Occupation: Starbucks Barista
Family: I never married. I have a yellow lab named Lark - she is my
only child.
Interests: Graduated from UIC with a degree in Art History - so
enjoy galleries/museums.
Biography / Memorable Life Experiences: I have had many jobs
since graduating from college, all of which have been satisfying in
different ways. I was the Director of a therapeutic horseback riding
program, Sales Manager for a book distributor to libraries, owner of
a medical supply business, art gallery assistant, sales support for a
company that created employee benefits programs, census taker,
and now, a Starbucks Barista. I enjoy life in Rancho Mirage
California, where we never get snow or ice!
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In Memoriam
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Linda Bowes
Barbara Brown
Lew Brown
Charles Buckley
Charles Cimaglio
Carl Cipolla
Maria Cuddeback
William Devine
Sharon Dragula
Kathleen Eckman
Susan Fender
Ray Gardner
Blythe Goodman
Douglas Gronau
Diana Hartlieb
Claudia Hendee
Victoria Herzberg
Frederic Hubbard
Ken Johannsen
Eric Johnson
Patrick Keogh
John Lowrie
Maralee Malany
Susan Mark
Susan Meyer
Douglas Miller
Deborah Moberg
Daniel Naslund
Ken Nugent
Michael O’Hara
Carolyn Powell
Michael Principali
Pat Savino
Paul Staup
Stuart Taylor
The Reunion Committee has obtained information regarding deceased alumni from sources deemed reliable,
including without limitation prior reunion booklets, public records and submissions from family members and/or
other alumni, but assumes no liability with respect to errors and/or omissions in such information. The Reunion
Committee offers its regrets where appropriate.
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