Henry Foss Class of 1990

Class of 1990 Class Notes

Ten years is a long time. Below are a few paragraphs on what some of us have been up to in the 1990's and into the new century!

Want to add your own story to the list? If you haven't given us your information already, please go through our online update form. Otherwise, just send a note to [email protected] with your update!


John Ahrens

updated 11/14/1999

Short and Sweet .... I went to some college, messed around in retail sporting good for awhile (REI), and eventually ended up as a Firefighter in Kent. After searching the world over through a sea of blondes and brunettes I got married about 2 yrs. back to a fiery Irish redhead. No kids yet .... we spend most our time fighting and making up. I try to find time to fish or surf as much as possible. Look forward to seeing everyone after 10 short yrs. 
Kris Allen (Cagle)

updated 11/1/1999

I am a second grade teacher for the Peninsula School District, where I have taught for the last four years. I am currently working on my master's in School Administration through Western. I am married to Jeff Allen, also a Foss graduate and Chemist. We have three incredible children, Bailey (4), Emma (2) and Elliot (1). We currently live in Gig Harbor and are enjoying the simpler things in life.
Frank Billington

updated 7/7/2000

Met Wendi Heiss, formerly of Foss and the UW, at TCC, we were married soon after. Moved to York, Nebraska to attend college in 1993. Was a sometimes-student and all-the-time volunteer/paid reserve firefighter/EMT for the York Fire Department. Our first child, Guenivere (Genny), was born on July 4th, 1995. Joined a stateside missionary effort to start a church in Superior, Wisconsin, and moved to there in February 1997. Our second child, Frank the Fifth, was born April 2, 1998, and our third, Jonathan Stephen, was born January 29, 2000. I am currently working in System Operations for Minnesota Power's Energy Marketing and Trading Division, MPEX (http://www.mpex-mp.com). I am also a volunteer firefighter for a small rural fire department in Douglas County, Wisconsin and am on the eligible firefighter candidates list for hire in the City of Superior. I spent some time the past few years as a forest firefighter in Minnesota as well. Our church here is continuing to grow nicely, and we've been blessed in everything we've done. I still drive my faithful blue 1979 Dodge Diplomat, and it has its own home page which can be seen along with all of my other pages (my biggest hobby) by following the link to my home page
Kimberly Blough (Larson)

updated 4/16/2000

Gosh! I can't believe it's already been 10 years! Well, I received my Associates Degree, met my now husband, Wayne, got married and have been a stay-at-home-mom ever since (for six years now)! We've just moved back to Washington from California in December of 1999. In the fall of 2000 or spring of 2001 I will be attending college to finish up my teaching degree. By the time my 4 1/2 year old is in school, hopefully I'll be teaching school! Hope to see you all there! 
Michael Boltz

updated 3/29/2000

It was good to see so many that left a note or two. Life has been good. Im a Firefighter and Instruct at the local Academy. In my other life Im busy with (1)girlfriend (0)children and (1)Lab pup. Hope to see you soon.
Nick Brown

updated 5/31/2000

 I married a chinese girl in '94. Graduated from EWU in '95. Moved to Taiwan and have been teaching music eversince then. And we have two beautiful children. Oh, and also going bald. Oh so quickly to one loses the ability to be vain. :)
Louie Byassee

updated 12/22/1999

Hello friends! I live in San Francisco, California. This is the most amazing city and I love it! I graduated from Washington State University in 1995. I studied social work with an emphasis on drug and alcohol counseling. I'm applying to San Francisco State University to get my Masters in Social Work. Wish me luck! Since I've been out of school I've worked in blood banking. I started at Puget Sound Blood Center in Seattle, then worked at the Sacramento Blood Center for a year. I currently work at Blood Centers of the Pacific in S.F. It's a fascinating business and I'm learning a lot about supply and demand! I'll be starting a new job at UCSF Medical Center Blood Bank in January. I'm a proud uncle, motorcycle enthusiast, computer geek, and still best friends with Sheila Fisher-Whitney. 
Jenel Chang

updated 11/9/1999

After graduating from Grinnell College in '94 with a BA in History, I spent four years teaching middle school and coaching at Charles Wright. I'm currently wrapping up my M Ed. at WWU and preparing to head to the heartland (Kansas) in January.
Jeannie Christian (Bell)

updated 6/11/2000

I've been married for five years now and have a 21 month old son named Miles James. Most recently I've worked as an independent contractor doing billing out of my home for a Substance Abuse Agency and I am currently in the process of starting my own Medical Billing Service. Last winter my husband and I released our first CD called a Holiday Offering featuring music arranged by my husband for classical guitar and cello. I've been able to do some traveling over the years but I still live here in Tacoma.
Debra Conger-Tielking

updated 4/7/2000

I am a single mom of 2 going back to college. Starting over in life.
Dave Deming

updated 4/20/2000

I can't believe that it's been 10 Years already. Let's see,.. I went to college, and I have my degree in Computer Aided Design and Computer Science. I am currently working in Auburn for a large company,.. Optiva Corp. I got married to my Beautiful Rose and inherited 4 beautiful children. And I am happy to say that I am expecting my daughter to arrive the first week of May. I can say that I am happy with my life. I have changed so much during the years, that you may not recognize me. I guess we all change on the outside,… but most of all, change on the inside. Sometimes life can be hard,.. but that’s what makes us a better person. It molds us,.. teaches us to love life.. and live it to it’s fullest. I hope life have treated you all well. Well,.. see everyone in July!!! Hey guys,… We finally took State!!! GO FALCONS!!! 
Brett Duersch

updated 11/9/1999

Married, have 2 children. Currently studying for a Ph.D. in chemistry at the University of Michigan.
Adam Elman

updated 8/14/00

After Foss, I went to Stanford, where I've pretty much spent the rest of the decade. I graduated in '94 with a bachelor's degree and stuck around for a master's in '95. While I was getting the master's degree, I started working as a research assistant for a group doing online publishing; when I finished, they offered me a full-time job, and the rest, as they say, is history. I've been working for Highwire Press for nearly five years. Outside of work: I'm living in a small house in Palo Alto with two roommates and a cat and playing in a dance band, Sinister Dexter. Pretty much all of that can be traced directly to my 9-year association with the infamous Leland Stanford Junior <pause> University Marching Band, where I met nearly everybody I know here. Scary thought.
Emily Fisher (Edie)

updated 11/5/1999

I finished my bachelor's degree in math at UW in 1995 and then headed to Pittsburgh. A year later, I graduated with a masters in statistics from Carnegie Mellon University and headed home to the Northwest where I got married to Dan and began my career as a biostatistician at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. Just recently, I left Fred Hutch to stay home with my 13 month old daughter Alexandra. I love my new life as a full time Mom! 
John Falskow

updated 3/29/2000

My wife and music are my life.... I graduated from WSU with a performance degree. While freelancing in the Tacoma / Seattle area, I also picked up a Master's in Teaching at UPS. For two years I had the best band directing job in Tacoma at Mason Middle School. Last spring we decided to make change. Now we're in school at Florida State University, both working on graduate degrees in music. 
Karen Finney

updated 1/12/2000

I graduated with a degree in English-Creative Writing from the University of Puget Sound in 1994, and then worked at PLU for two years. In 1996, I went to the midwest to get my Masters in Library and Information Science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After graduation in 1998, I moved to Oregon, and am now a librarian at Portland Community College. I love Portland very much, and want to make it my home. I spend a lot of time at the Oregon coast, the Columbian Gorge, and with my boyfriend Dave.
Shelly "Renee" Frye

updated 11/23/1999

I have spent the last ten years travelling extensively throughout the United States. I am currently working on my degree in Christian Education as well as a minor in TEFL (Teaching English As A Foreign Language). I will be relocating to Berlin, Germany the summer of 2000. I will be working for a company that teaches English to German Businessmen. I have every intention on seeing every bit of Europe as well.
Michael Gideon

updated 3/29/2000

living like a hermit in socal.
Sandra Glass (Barthel)

updated 1/17/2000

GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL, WENT TO ALOT OF COLLEGE, NEVER GRADUATED, GOT MARRIED, HAD A KID, MOVED TO ATLANTA, COME BACK TO WASHINGTON NOW AND THEN, MISS HIGH SCHOOL, CAN'T WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE,ESPECIALLY LE NGO, MUN HUI YI, TRACEY ANDERSON AND SHELLY BELL!!!
Jesse Hinds

updated 1/7/2000

Graduated from University of Puget Sound with a degree in Theatre (no kidding) and am currently living in Seattle putting it to good use.
Lisa Holster (Waseen)

updated 3/29/2000

I am a proud mother of three beautiful Children. I own and operate a pet grooming salon named "Lisa's Pet Pawlor" I am proud to announce my engagement on July 1st 2000 to the love of my life, Jeffrey O'Gorman! See you all at the reunion! :)
Elisabeth Howard

updated 10/25/1999

I Graduated from the UW with a BA in 1996. I have been working for the Apple Education Authorized Reseller for the Last 3 years. I have a beautiful little girl who is in kindergarten now
Angie Johnson

updated 11/30/1999

I have been working as a veterinary technician in Tacoma since graduating from WSU with a BS in zoology. The most exciting news is that I recently became engaged to a great man and plan on getting married Oct. 2000!
Geoffrey Johnson

updated 4/18/2000

SPENT SIX YEARS IN THE MARINES,GRADUATED FROM PLU,OPERATIONS MANAGER FOR TILE TECHNOLOGY ROOFING COMPANY,MARRIED FOR 7 YEARS HAVE TWO CHILDREN.LOOKING TO GO BACK IN THE FALL FOR MY MBA FROM PLU .SEE YOU ALL AT THE REUNION.
Damien Jones

updated 11/9/1999

breathing in; breathing out. 's kept me alive this far; i recommend it unreservedly.
Michele Jones

updated 5/23/2000

I currently teach at Clover Park Technical College and am a Womens Basketball Official.
Scott Kane

updated 3/29/2000

Well, I guess I should start by saying I am happy to still be alive after being struck by a semi on I-5 near the Tacoma Dome 10-10-92. I have learned to appreciate life and live one day at a time. I married my wife Jennifer, in 1994. I graduated from CWU with a BA in Law & Justice, December 1994. I have a great relationship with my 5 year old son, Tyler. I am a proud husband and father. I still sing, joke, dance, and enjoy making others smile. I work in Snohomish County as a Lead Detention Officer at a juvenile facility. Hope I never see any of your kids there. Can't wait to see those familiar faces that once roamed the halls of Foss. 
Meredith Kaupp

updated 12/2/1999

I graduated from Central Washington University and subbed in Tacoma for a few years. I am now teaching special education at Jennie Reed Elementary in Tacoma. I just finished my Masters degree in November, 1999. Still see Shani often...surprise surprise...
Eric Lasby

updated 11/5/1999

Though I started off at U of W, I transferred to New York University's Tish School of the Arts in '92 to pursue a bachelor's degree in Film and Television Production. I graduated in '96. Currently I am living in Manhattan (Greewich Village) where I work as a freelance film and television editor. Most recently I have been working as a series editor on my first documentary program for television. I spend most of my spare time with my girlfriend Marcina-who works in Theatre - and the remainder with pet film projects.
Grace Lee (Kim)

updated 5/13/2000

I graduated from PLU in 1994 and moved to Korea for about 2 years to teach English to Korean students. I married my wonderful husband in 1995 and moved to Bamberg, Germany the following year. We traveled all over Europe and couple of places in Africa. Few of the highlights include running with the bulls in Pamplona, Spain, weekend ski trips to Austrian and French Alps, safari in Kenya, pyramids in Egypt, and so on. I worked as a loan officer for Bank of America while living in Germany and my husband is a captain in the Army. Currently I'm teaching Korean to U.S. Special Forces soldiers in Ft. Bragg, NC. No kids yet, we're still having too much fun.
Kyu Lee

updated 4/6/2000

After Foss, went to UW and studied information systems and accounting. Then worked for IBM in Seattle. Then re-located to the IBM branch in Northern Cal bay area, working as an electronic business consultant/software engineer. Life has been good in Cali, where I met my wonderful boyfriend, David. I still miss Washington though. Can't believe it's been 10 years already, I feel old.
Sarah Lee (Watson)

updated 8/2/2000

I am an attorney practicing law in Puyallup. I graduated Seattle University Law School in 1997. I married my husband, Samuel Lee also in 1997. I have a two year old son named Gabriel, and two other stepchildren, Chris and Julian. I went to University of Puget Sound and got my BA in 1994. I didn't know about this website until August 2000, so I missed the reunion.
Dani Lehtimaki

updated 6/8/2000

Hey! I can't beleive its been 10 years. WE'RE OLD! HA-HA After highschool I took a year off and goofed around. Then I decided to get serious and I got a 2 year degree in Business Administration & Management. Thinking about going back just haven't decided where. Currently working at a new car dealership. I have been in the business for the past 7 years. Its fun but exhausting. Not married - have a Wonderful,YOUNG boyfriend for the past 2 years and GOING STRONG! And yes, I still hang out with my best friend Katherine Kuckenbaker (Williams) Hope to see everyone there.
Nicole Lux (Smith)

updated 4/11/2000

After graduation I went to Lake Washington Voc Tech and received a degree in Drafting. I worked as a drafter for a couple of years and went into retail sales and now work at KeyBank Online Banking. I am now married to John Lux (class of '88) with one beautiful little girl, her name is Kaitlynn Victoria. We just purchased our first home in Lakewood/Steilacoom and are putting forth most of our efforts in landscaping. 
I look forward to seeing everyone again! See you at the reunion!
Drea Lyon (Wirsing)

updated 1/9/2000

I attended UW from '90 to '93 and from Spring to Summer of '98, when I graduated with a BA in German. I met my husband Dave at UW in '90, and we've been married for 6 years now. I work as an Administrative Assistant at our church, Coal Creek Chapel, and Dave is the Operations Manager for Integrity Marketing Services. We don't have any kids yet, just one psycho cat. Our hobbies include travel, hiking, skiing and dancing.
Susan Lyon (Neff)

updated 12/2/1999

I graduated from WWU in 1995 with a BS in Chemistry. I then moved to Seattle and went to work in Kent for a plastics manufacturing company, eventually managing the lab. In September 1999, I went to work for Am Test Air Quality as a chemist and source tester. In May 1999, I married Robert Lyon. We continue to live in Seattle, while he completes his PhD in Medicinal Chemistry.
Anthony Lyscio

updated 1/17/2000

I'm proud to say that I graduated summer of 1999 from the University of Minnesota with an Mechanical Engineering degree (yup, just shy of a decade), I also got a B.A. from Bethel College with an engineering science major and a minor in Physics. During and in between I framed a number of custom built homes (nope, none for me) and delivered enouph pizza's to choke the entire fraternity system. I'm currently living in the Detroit area with my lovely wife Tanya (married 8/94), working as an Engineer for General Motors and doing my very best to not grow up. In case you're wondering I still have the '69 Camaro (of course it's in a million pieces but hey, that's why I work for GM :). [Anthony's home page]
Richard Mistron

updated 11/1/1999

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Jenny Mjorud

updated 7/14/2000

It was good to read about everyone's life. I'm a flight attendant for Southwest Airlines. Right now I live in Kent where I've been working on getting my bangs big enough:). I have no kids, no husband and I'm not even very good with my plants. I've been having fun, though.
Philip Monsanto

updated 12/1/1999

I've been dinking around. Went to Gonzaga University Until Fall, 1993 where I transmogrified from a Bulldog into a Husky. Graduated (finally?) in 1997 with a B.S. in Forest Resources, emphasis in Forest Management, from the University of Washington. While going to school worked in the realm of wildland firefighting where I was a Hotshot for one Summer, and Smokejumper for two. Also volunteered a lot of time doing underwater work at the Edmond's Underwater Park (so if any of you guys are certified, do tell me so we can go down under!!!!). In March, 1998 went to the Dominican Republic for Peace Corps training as an Agro-Forester (ie. it has to do with forests going agro....) and was sworn in May, 1998. I'll be completing my service in May, 2000. Projects over the two years include building tree nurseries, soil conservation, latrines, english teaching, environmental education, mural painting in schools, and disaster relief after the passing of Hurricane Georges. Future plans? Quien sabe? Cuando termine mi servicio, quiero que reajuste en la ciudad linda de Seattle, vaya en un viaje de carro por dos meses, y me prepare por otro (y ultimo) verano de "smokejumping" en Winthrop, WA. Luego, tal vez que continue mi educacion para recibir mi JD de la Universidad de Washington. Hey Eduardo, can you correct my Spanish? I couldn't figure how to put accents on words, so youŽll have to excuse that!!! As far as I know, I have no kids, nor wives for that matter, yet.
Eduardo Penalver

updated 11/1/1999

Finished law school in May 1999. Right now I'm clerking here on the Second Circuit, and next year I'll be moving down to D.C. for a year. After that, ?????
Tanya Porter

updated 7/19/2000

So, nice to read all the updates!!!. I was inspired to add my own. so here goes... Post a very brief interlude with college, spent five years working as an ER admit clerk,(graveyard shift),@ Allemore Hospital. Then, I guess my mid-life crisis came early, I adopted a little girl and changed careers all in the same year. was inducted into the the office of sunday school teacher, go figure. Now my baby girl is almost five, she'll start kindergarten in 2 short months!!!. I have been with the Franciscan Health System, Maternity support/Case Management Program for five years and have just moved to our new house (June 1 2000). We have developed a taste for travel. Our last bip stop was Taipei,Taiwan. Our next stop, Brazil!!! ole'
Leanna Qualheim (Zobel)

updated 11/15/1999

I have been married for six years. I have 3 girls, Amanda 6, Kelsie 3, and Cassandra 1. I have had a poem published, and I still love to game. I am currently working as a meatwrapper for Safeway.
Cheryl Rinehart (Henderson)

updated 1/11/2000

What's up everybody!!! Good to hear from you! I graduated in 1993 with a BS in Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, MO. Been working for Procter & Gamble since then. Got married in Hawaii in 1998 to Chris. No kids yet, but thinking about it. Currently live in the Philly area.

Tina Roberts (Cella)

updated 4/11/2000

I went to HCC for a semester then moved on to camp counseling. After camp, I have worked various jobs and got married in 1991. My husband Donnie and I have 2 kids, Jocelyn (6) and Donnie Jr (5). I currently work part time and am enjoying my life as a mom.
Lane Seeley

updated 10/24/1999

I met my wife Andrea during my senior year at the University of Puget Sound. We were married in August of '96 and now live in a small house in Ballard with our dog Abbey. I am working on my Ph.D in physics at the UW and Andrea teaches biology at Blanchet H.S.

John Sim

updated 8/25/2000

Hello! Hope you are all well. I've been doing really well. An update...what I've been up to.
Happily Married (Celebrating 3 years on August 30)- no children yet ( maybe in a couple of more years- still trying to grow up myself)

Working to help people live better lives at a Christian non-profit relief and development organization for the last 5 plus years (www.world vision.org). Won't get rich, but really enjoying my work...seeing how my work helps other people. Get to do a lot of domestic and international travel and through the process meet a lot of interesting people and experience new cultures, etc.

Pursuing a Master's in Public Administration at the University of WA in the area of non-profit management and Intl. relations. Applying for a Doctorate at the Kennedy School of Public Affairs (Harvard).

In my off-time...still trying to play hoop, attending sporting events regularly including Mariner's, UW Football (Season ticket holder- I'm a student..so real cheap), Sonics (Season ticket holder). Enjoy sking in the winter (night sking- it's the best value). For some of you who went sking with me in HS, I actually know how to ski now.

In a nut shell enjoying life one day at a time. Hope everyone else is doing well. Hope to be in contact with some of you in the near future. If you'd like to connect to catch a sporting event or go sking or just go out for coffee...let's get re-connected.
Charlene Stanford (Ussery)

updated 11/17/1999

I graduated from Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas, in May of 1999. I now hold a bachelors degree and am certified to teach Special Education in teh state of Texas.
Patrice Stevenson

updated 6/21/2000

Hello Everyone! I have been extremely busy working and trying to finish my BA in Accounting (Dec. 2000). I have a handsome 9 year-old son name Dino who I LOVE dearly. We live in Georgia, down the street from Sandra. We love it hear. I am looking forward to visiting Cheryl in PA in July. This is going to be fun! Hope everyone is well, see ya July 29th!!

Heidi Stocklin

updated 3/29/2000

I'm still finding it difficult to believe that 10 years have already passed! I've spent 7 of the past 10 working at Children's Hospital in Seattle. Then about a year ago I was traveling and just happened to sit next to my current boss on the airplane. By the end of the flight I had a new job I didn't even know I wanted! So far I haven't regretted making the career switch, and I'm now working in the corporate office of a property management company as their H.R. Benefits Administrator, (among many other things). 
Aside from work, I've been very fortunate to be able to do a lot of traveling over the past several years and am always anxious to plan the next trip. 
Ross Wakefield

updated 5/27/2000

Hi everyone..! Greetings from the Land of the Rising Sun and the Eternally Repressed Economy. Hope to see everyone at the reunion..no excuses!  Especially about distance.. I am going!       Anyway.. I graduated from The University of the Pacific in dusty Stockton, California in May 1995--being delayed by the sudden resignation of 2 key  professors and a 2 month bout of mononucleosis. On January 6th, 1996, my birthday, I married Akiko Takahashi who I had met in the college cafeteria  and picked up using techniques taught to me by the master, Jesse Hinds. On Jan. 16th, after the US government was kind enough to end its shut down and give me my new passport and we moved to Japan. Currently I am the Head Trainer of Area 4(Tokyo) in NOVA I.C.I., the largest English language and culture school in Japan. No children, and no plans for any (that I know of..she lets me know about these things usually though).. See you in July...
Shani Watkins

updated 11/19/1999

The most recent and best thing in my life right now is my five month old daughter Kaitlyn Chloe. I am currently a business education teacher at Wilson High School (I know I am a traitor, but hey you have to go where the jobs are...). In 94' I graduated with an accounting degree from CWU, went back in 96' and graduated with a Bus Ed degree,and now I am finishing up my master's degree in education. Hope all is well with everyone! (And yes, Meredith and I are still friends and see each other frequently!)
Lori Weems

updated 5/20/2000

I have three children and no money! Oh yeah, I teach at Curtis High School and have a great guy. I live on caffeine and stress and I am working to pay off my grotesquely expensive education from Pacific Lutheran University...what was I thinking? 
Erik Weis

updated 7/25/2000

Let's see: went to UW, realized how naive I really was while exploring where to live in Seattle, was a member of one of those universally despised fraternities (and I couldn't recommend it more highly), got a communications degree in lieu of adding on more years of education. Interned for KSTW and the Sonics for a while and waited tables, then did a 180 and went to work for Microsoft in industry marketing, where I've been for the past 5 years, getting to travel all over the map, get very little sleep, and have people mistakenly assume that I'm suddenly rich. I've been dating the lovely and talented Stephanie for four (!) years now but have been living with college buddies since UW Commencement to be able to afford living in-city. Now I want to attempt to buy a house near Greenlake -- wish me luck, low interest rates and a $30000 lottery win to help with a down payment. I haven't been back to Tacoma in years... I hope that everybody is happy and healthy. Love skiing, guitar, golf, and cold beers on hot decks in the city. Have somehow managed to keep my hair, which surprises me.
Aaron Wells

updated 4/16/2000

After graduation, I went to Ricks College for one year. I then went on an LDS Mission to Sao Paulo Brazil for two years. I learned to love the people and culture of the Brasileiros. I then went to Brigham Young University where I graduated with a BA in Portuguese and a Business Management minor. I am married and have a one year old daughter named Kiersten. My wife, baby and I live in Salt Lake City, Utah. 
Jeff Williams

updated 7/16/2000

Went off to Tacoma Community College on a baseball scholarship, and played ball for the next two years. Decided I needed a bit more adventure and action, so I became a Police Officer, and currently work for the City of Kent. Got married to my wife Lisa, who worked at Victoria Secret (need I say more here)....And now have a baby girl named Aleksiya who is 2 YO. Just finished building our own house, and currently live on a 20 acre farm in the Graham area. See you guys at the reunion.
Jennifer Williams

updated 3/29/2000

I graduated from The University of Washington, Tacoma in 1996 with a BA in Business Administration. Currently, I work as an Industrial Engineer at Boeing in Renton. I live in Maple Valley with my wonderful boyfriend, Tim. Recently I took up snowmobiling. Its a blast - went to West Yellowstone over the holidays to go sledding!

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