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Naples American High School Message Board April 1999 |
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Class of 1980 From the 1993 issue of an old Naples alumni newsletter... Norbert Delatte was working on his Ph.D. in civil engineering from UT-Austin. Heard he's a professor now and married. Richard Lacquement was awarded the Bronze Star for his actions in Desert Storm. He married Kathleen Gorak in 1985. He was teaching at West Point. Pam Burmeister Webb married Ron Webb and lived in San Jose, CA. 4/99 Class of 1981 From an old alumni newsletter from 1993... Tom Arnold was working on his Ph.D. in military history in Columbus, Ohio. Heard he's a professor now. Robert Bouvart was married to Kathleen Woods (class of 1985) and worked as an attorney in Seattle, Washington. John Blakely and his wife and two children were stationed with the Navy in Japan. Bruce Kennington was at Penn State working on a master's degree in environmental engineering. Liliana Lee Kiesselbach was married to Mark. Bob Knutson's wife Kim had their second child in 1992. Lori Lawrence was a certified dental assistant living with her daughter, Sterling, in Bryan, Texas. John Smith was an administrative quality manager for a transportation company in California.4/99 Class of 1982. From an old 1993 Naples alumni newsletter... Michael Ablowish was a graduate student and accounting and finance consultant in Durham, New Hampshire. John Bertot was studying for his Ph.D. at Syracuse University in New York. Lynn Galen was a nurse in New Jersey. Chris Honan finished Green Beret school in 1991. Amy Jones married Chris Westlake in August 1993. Charles T. Kohlenberg married Tracy Brown (class of 1983) and worked as a systems engineer in California. Lisa Smith Lacher was working on her masters degree in statistics at George Mason University. She was married and had two children. Ron Lawrence was an advertising agency computer design services manager for a paycheck, and operated his own landscape design firm as well as taught Reebok step classes and was a gay-rights activist for fun (honest that is what the newsletter said and Ron was the graphics editor for the newsletter). Jeff Marchesani and his wife in San Francisco, CA had a child in 1! 992. Charlene Mendiola was a fashion manager for KMart fashions. Jayne Stone was an elementary school teacher. David Zableckis was married and was a music therapist in California.4/99 Class of 1983. From an old 1993 Naples alumni newsletter... Cindy Anderson married Carl McConnelee in June 1990. She majored in elementary education and Bible studies in college and was an elementary school teacher. Roy Baker married in 1991 and lived in North Carolina. Ann Baron graduated in 1992 with a master's degree in English literature. She was planning to earn her Ph.D. degree in rhetoric and composition at a university in Kentucky. She was a professor in English at a community college in KY. Kathy Beer worked as a lighting technician for a company that toured with major rock bands. David Blakely finished his master's degree in education in 1993. Heard that he's married since then. He worked as a high school teacher at an alternative school. Tracy Brown Kohlenberg married C.T. Kohlenberg (class of 1982) and was a law student in California. Carol Greig Kabonick and her husband Richard were living in Germany. Tammy Mallard Carter was married and had her third c! hild in 1992. Laura Smith Coen had her second child in 1992 and was home schooling her children. Marc Dalton and his wife had a son in 1992. Paul Delatte earned a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and was a culinary school graduate and chef in South Carolina. Heard he got married recently. Patty Hanson Esten was married to an actor, Chip Esten, and that she had a hat designing company. Sharon Goldman was a physical therapist. Jerry Kipping was a swimming coach in Corpus Christi, Texas. He and his wife, Kelle, had a son, Nathaniel Joseph, in 1993. He's an avid marathon runner, has another child, and has earned a master's degree in education. Susan Savignano Koreck was 1st runner-up in the 1992 Mrs. New Jersey Pageant. Beth Lacquement was a sales and catering manager in Columbia, Maryland. Todd Larabee was in medical school and began clinical rotations in 1983. Heard he's a doctor now. Chimene Coombs is married to a Cuban. Doug Massey married in 1992 and lived in Omaha, Nebr! aska. His wife, Melissa, had their first child, Amanda, in June 1993. Michele Dykstra Patton married Andy Patton in 1991. She had an astronomy photo published. Robert Peek was a technical writer for the state of Florida. Ann Struven was an English as a Second Language teacher in San Diego, CA. Mark Williams reported that he was a lieutenant in the Navy and was stationed on the USS Nassau. Susan Zableckis was married and was now Susan Rasette. Wes Huey was in the US Navy and flew in Desert Storm. Dorothy Bell lived in Garden City, KS with her husband and children. 4/99 Class of 1984. From an old 1993 Naples alumni newsletter... Shirlene Ananayo was an academic advisor for the school of communication undergraduates at the University of Miami in Florida. She survived that hurricane there. Michaele Lehr Becker and her husband Greg had their third child, McKenzie, in December 1991. Kate Bergbauer was a social worker in San Diego, CA. Paul Chrisman was a surface officer in Virginia Beach, VA and was married in 1992. James Hanson was an airborne ranger in the Army. Gary Legate worked as a fire control technician first class in the Navy. He divorced Michele Duning Legate (class of 84) and they had two daughters and one son. Michele Legate was studying for her English degree at Charleston Southern University. Doug Murphy was a submariner in Virginia Beach and married in 1992. Beth Blakely Spivak married in 1991 and was teaching special education. Catherine Caldas Tellarico was a C.P.A. for the Parish of Rapides in Louisiana. She was marri! ed and had one son. Julio Velez was a computer operator with the US Air Force. 4/99 Class of 1985. From an old 1993 Naples alumni newsletter... Ken Anderson (brother of Cindy Anderson '83) married Angie and lived in Lake Placid, New York working as a physician's assistant. Tina Upshaw Darby married in June 1992 and had a child.. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia area. Darin Heames was an actor, and had appeared in commericals for Sprite, Miller Lite, and HBO. He can be seen in the 1992 movie, "Dr. Giggles." He was also in Hallmark Hall of Fame's movie, "O'Pioneers." Crystal Huntemann Ingle lived with her husband Gregory in VA where she worked as a secretary. Ken Leon worked diplomatic security for the state dept at the nation's capital. Sara Fryer married Michael Dick in 1986 and divorced him in 1992. I heard she married US Air Force officer and software engineer Vince Droddy in 1998. They live in Delaware where Sara is finishing her software engineering degree even though she already has worked as a software engineer in Portland, OR. 4/99 Class of 1986. From an old 1993 Naples alumni newsletter... Kim Contreras Bohn married Richard Bohns and worked as a registered nurse. Scott Heames was a student at Fullerton College in CA. Bill Michie Jr. earned a master's degree in Classics (Ancient Greek & Latin language/literature) from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1993. He's studying podiatry medicine at Barry University in Miami, Florida. Kelly Nichols was a director of marketing for Hooters in Oklahoma. Laura Tabor Rabon was an elementary music teacher in South Carolina. She married James Rabon in 1990. Laura West was a second grade teacher in Springfield, VA. Ricky Witter earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering in 1990 from Columbia University. 4/99 Class of 1987. From an old 1993 Naples alumni newsletter... Dan Anderson married Tammy in 1992. Rick Knox graduated from Virginia Tech with a marketing degree and worked in Christiansburg, VA. (His sister Cindy Knox Rudy '82 was an accounting financial manager for Nautilus International in VA. Cindy was married to a child psychologist. Dad was an elementary school counselor and played in a band on weekends. Mom taught math at a local high school. Parents were faculty in Naples.) Julie Ostby was a preschool teacher in Dahlgreen, VA. Barry Zableckis was married and lived in Boise, Idaho. 4/99 Class of 1988. From an old 1993 Naples alumni newsletter... Dawn Carter was married in June 1993 and had one sone, Joshua. Shannon Rucci Carter was married to Mark in May 1992 and was working as a director of education for a learning center in South Carolina. Elisa Dalton was a full time MBA student at Marymount University and worked part-time as a resarch analyst in Fairfax, VA. Her brother Marc Dalton was class of 1983. Craig "Denny" Utter graduated from Indiana State University with a degree in electronics engineering in 1993. He continued to run long distances. He married Mariah in 1991 and has two children. 4/99 Class of 1989. From an old 1993 Naples alumni newsletter... Betsy Kernel Arwood and her husband Thomas lived in Texas. Sandra Celeste was an advertising student at Towson University in Maryland. I heard she has her own web site now for her class and that she's married with children. Mathias Denzel was an auto mechanic in Sigmaringen, Germany. Jason Edmund Miklos worked at 3M in Round Rock, Texas. 4/99 Class of 1989. From an old 1993 Naples alumni newsletter... Betsy Kernel Arwood and her husband Thomas lived in Texas. Sandra Celeste was an advertising student at Towson University in Maryland. I heard she has her own web site now for her class and that she's married with children. Mathias Denzel was an auto mechanic in Sigmaringen, Germany. Jason Edmund Miklos worked at 3M in Round Rock, Texas. 4/99 Faculty... From an old 1993 Naples alumni newsletter... Melba Knox was teaching math in Pulaski, VA. Don Knox was an elementary school counselor, played in two bands, and directed his church's choir. Marvin Perry said that he is retired living in Missouri playing in piano bars. Did you know that he had a Ph.D. from the Sorbonne in Paris, France and that he spoke fluent French? Coach Russel Dayton lived in Cameron, Missouri - retired. Norbert and Virginia Delatte lived in South Carolina - retired. Hugh Brawford - former principal - retired was a successful real estate agent in the northwest of the US. 4/99 Chris Burmeister Garza '83 spent three years at good ol' NAHS - FSHS. She recalled her experiences commuting from Avellino, a 90-minute's bus ride from sweet-smelling Naples... "And Away We Go From Avellino" by Chris Burmeister Garza '83: "I was just one of the Avellino bunch that made the long trek back and forth to Naples High School each day. There seemed to be an average of about eight high school students that lived in the Avellino area and we traveled roughly an hour-and-a-half to get to the school on Via Manzoni. Most of us had a parent associated with the U.S. Air Force at Mt. Vergine. We lived in a slightly different world than most other Naples students - up on a mountain with cold weather and snow during the winter. One memory that stands out clearly in my mind was the announcement that seemed to be heard day after day - 'The Avellino bus has just arrived. Please admit these students to class.' We were frequently late, mainly because of traffic once we go! t off the autostrada and hit the Tanenziale and Naples' streets, but sometimes due to a much needed stop at a Pavesi. The bus became a second home to us in a sense. We usually had a bus that seated about 28 people - this gave us plenty of room to sleep, do our homework, eat or whatever else we wanted to do. Our own homes became more like hostels. The bus had to wait for anyone involved in extracurricular activities after school. This meant that I was picked up at 6:30 a.m. from my house and didn't return home until sometimes as late as 7:30 p.m. When a sports team had a game, most of my weekends were spent away on trips as well. Even the "home" competitions were "away" competitions for me because I had to find someone to stay with in Naples. One other strong memory about Avellino was the devestating earthquake we experienced in November, 1980. We were stranded for several days because the bus couldn't make it through the rubble to pick us up. Some of us were without water and ! electricity for a few days and many of us spent nights at the community center. It was a frightening time for us, but we made it back to school where we were allowed to shower first before going to class. I can remember feeling a little embarrassed over those first few days back to school because every time a truck passed the school, the classroom would rumble and I would just about jump out of my desk to take cover. I can look back now and laugh. Living in Avellino was definitely a unique experience and one that I wouldn't trade for in the world." 4/99 Hello everyone. I went to NAHS from 85-87. I was the first Twirler at NAHS. I would be interested in hearing from anyone I went to school with. I get very nostalgic thinking of Italy and all the fun I had going to school over there. I miss all the people I knew. Hope you are all doing well!!! Julie Easterling (Class of '87) [email protected] 4/99 Hello Wildcats, graduate of 78 here looking for some insane classmates: Karen and Bidget, Mary Holland, Diane Lang, Krista Marten, Dorothy Larwence. HELP!! I miss yal! [email protected] 4/99 My name is James Kilcrease. I attended FSHS/NAHS from 1982 to 1984. Anyone who attended during that time please e-mail me at [email protected]/99 Lynn Carr(Petrick), class of 65. Attended FSHS 62-65. Like many others I also just learned of this site. Looking forward to the Vegas reunion and seeing my classmates and good friends, Shotzie, Lois DeJesu(Rudy)and Cathy West(Dunk) whom I still correspond with. Cathy and I attended the reunion in Myrtle Beach and San Diego (where I still live). Hope to see those who weren't able to make the previous ones. [email protected] 4/99 Greetings FSHS Alumni, Terry Pruitt FSHS 1974 now living in Chesapeake. VA. I am presently working on an e-mail list of 1974 FSHS graduates for a good old fashioned Texas "round-up" in Dallas this summer at Homecoming 99. If you haven't heard of it by now, follow the links provided by the webmaster. [email protected] 4/99 My name is Christine Flick and I attended FSHS 1971-1973, I think. Anyone interested in touching base would be great. Email is [email protected]. I am looking for Roni Fetzer, I last knew she was woring for American Airlines, Flight Attendant and living in the Boston area. I need to get in touch with her. I know she is married, so the last name has changed. Any information would be appreciated. I travelled to Naples this past Christmas with my 18yr old son who was born in Foligno. It certainly has changed, but still unique and wild. Looking forward to hearing from anyone who may remember me.4/99 Rick Pulliam here, class of '78' Attended 76-78. I havn't had much luck staying in contact with anyone, maybe cause I lived in Geata. Hope everyone is doing fine. I'm living in Hawaii right now. Married a hula dancer and we have four kids. They keep me busy in sports. I had the best time in Italy, definitely something I'll remember for the rest of my life. CIAO anyone heard from Vicenzo Abate? 4/99 Hello to all! This is Lisa (Mills)Hardaway, class of '78. I just discovered the Overseas Brats web-site, how exciting. I've been traveling down memory lane the past hour or so. I left Naples, after a year at Univ. of MD, Munich. Since then I've lived in CA, TN & NC. I've been in NC for the past 10 years, married the past 12 years, 2 children (11 yrs & 10 yrs. Over the past twenty years I've run into some of my classmates in the strangest places. I ran into Diane Handy at the Budweiser Superfest in Pasadena, I ran into Mr. Gerry DeVito walking down the street in San Francisco, I caught up with Theresa Dickie after watching her report a story on our local news station, and today after reviewing the school mailing list I discover that Danny Defebbo lives within walking distance. Boy is this a small world. Hello to Lisa Cotton, Ernie Collier, Jimmy Sharp, Theresa Dickie (who also lives in North Carolina). I hope to see some of you at the '99 [email protected] 4/99 Ciao from Sara Fryer Droddy (Class of '85). Sadly,left Naples in 1984. This is an excellent forum. Thanks to the creators! The listed news about me is true. I'm working on my BSCS in Delaware. My husband is a Major in the AF. I'd love to hear from old friends. My email address is included here. Scrivimi. [email protected]/99 Ciao tutti! This is Mary Durso. I recently found this wed page, found some old friends and would love to find more. I attended FSHS in 76 & 77 and lived in Parco Perozzi in Lago Patria. I have some awesome and really wild memories of Naples and I would like to hear from Anna, Daniela & Carla Magnelli, Krista & Kathy Martin, Shelly & Julie Dollison, Lisa Burris, Kim Williams, Kim Carlson, Robin Hunt and anyone else that remembers me. Email me at "[email protected]". I would love to hear from you. 4/99 Dear Former Students and Educators, Last week we had the privilege of visiting former teacher Regina Woods. Regina taught at the Naples American High School from the sixities until about 1990. During those years, she taught Italian and assisted with special projects of the music department. She is now retired, living in Naples, and in need of some company. If you have fond memories of Signora Regina Woods, please take a moment to write her a note and express your appreciation of what she shared with you. (Please do not refer to this message.) Regina has difficulty walking and is therefore restricted to her apartment. She has little company so your card or note would be appreciated. ReginaÌs mailing address is Sigora Regina Woods, Il Travesa Bonito 13, 80129 Napoli, Italia Her telephone number from the United States is 011 38 081 578 7346 Reach out and share your appreciation with Signora Regina Woods. Gary and Donna Bogle Former Music Educator 1974-1979 Forrest Sherman High School "[email protected]"4/99 Hi everyone, this is Nick De Jesu, class of 1976. Christy Plant came up to Dallas and had dinner over our house. It was great to see her after all these years! Marc Suhay lives in California and is mad at me for not letting him know about SF Reunion (Sorry Marc). Does anyone know where Lyda Yunghans is? She used to live on via Manzoni, right down from the school (red hair). I live in Richardson, Texas and will be attending the Dallas Reunion (maybe even the Las Vegas one in Oct. too!) [email protected]/99 FOUND AS OF APRIL 20, 1999: one Gennaro (Jerry) Annunziato, Class of 1975, was found today thanks to the efforts of Nick DeJesu. He is in Trenton, New Jersey, and has his own bakery (yes, they do ship their confectionary delights to 5 other states). [email protected] 4/99 Margaret Johnson (now Wiley) here. Graduated stateside in 1981. I lived in Pinetamare from the summer of 1973 to the summer of 1976 and attended 5th grade at the "new" school in Pinetamare. For 6th and 7th, I went to the horseshoe school. I've kept in touch with my "best" friend, Angie Hofmann. Have fond memories of Ms. Montelongo's class. Also, Mr. Z's class -- he was the best! I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me! [email protected]/99 Ciao a tutti, I am Julianna (Brvenik) Jacobs- class of 86. This is a cool site. Thanks to all who made it possible. I was one of the few constants of the Naples and Gaeta DODs. I attended Joshua Barney in Gaeta K-8 and 9-12 at the Happy Horse Shoe. Boy was that bus trip long (those from Gaeta remember)! My siblings Edward, Andy and Mary Brvenik are also alumni. I graduated from the University of Maryland in Baltimore with a BS in Psychology and continued my education at Johns Hopkins. I then became a Naval Officer. I've been very happily married for 9 yrs and have a very beautiful 2 year old daughter, Flora. She is pure joy! Anyone wanting to recall those days of Italy or just want to drop a line as to your doings and where abouts e-mail me at [email protected] 4/99 Leslie Irwin (now Brown), Class of '69, at FSHS 63-66. We had a terrific time, didn't we? [email protected] 4/99 HI! MY NAME IS EDWARD BRVENIK I ATTENDED NAHS FROM 84-86 PRIOR TO THAT I ATTENDED K-9TH GRADE IN GAETA. FOR ANYONE THAT WOULD LIKE TO CONTACT ME OR MY BROTHER ANDY OR SISTERS MARY AND JULIE BRVENIK EMAIL MAIL ME AT [email protected] WE WOULD TO HEAR FROM YOU. IF ANY ONE KNOWS WHAT HAPPEN TO SHARON JACKSON OR STEPHENE BLESH PLEASE LET ME KNOW. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON! [email protected] 4/99 Just finished watching C-SPAN live at the White House for the NATO 50th Anniversary Dinner. After everyone had arrived, the program took phone calls from observers. Just heard a Naples Wildcat alumnus call in and identify herself as a Naples alumnus. It's great to hear a Naples Wildcat supporting NATO. My father was stationed at AFSouth in Naples. I remember the base quite well. I remember the Turkish and Greek Naples FSHS-NAHS alumni at our school who had a parent working for NATO at AFSouth. I hope that we will be able to locate our classmates who were from Greece and Turkey. If you are from Greece or Turkey, I hope you post a message on this bulletin board and give us your email address. 4/99 Scott Blakney 1970-71 9th and 10th grades. Came down from Vicenza with my older sister Suzanne, class of '71. What memories! Suzanne lives in Bellvue, WA. and I live in Sutter Creek, CA. e-mail is [email protected] 4/99 This is great!!! Papa Joe Smith from the class of 74 (71-74). I am looking forward to the reuion and seeing some class mates. 25 years and I have only seen 5 since graduation. I am doing well, have a great wife (Joan) and a wonderful 5 year old son. Living in Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky area. Would love to hear from folks, give me a call or e-mail. [email protected] 4/99 |