NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – West Park

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Road trips to Model United Nations, Youth Legislature, and Future Problem Solvers—I would never want to chaperone any of those trips!

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT? I don’t remember, so I guess I’ve blocked them all out.
 
 

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS:
Currently we have four children:  my 17-year-old step-son, Pat; my 14-year-old son, Andrew; my 6-year-old daughter, Michelle; and a 16-year-old foster-son, Bob.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
The most rewarding aspect of my life since graduation has been sharing my life with my wonderful husband, Larry.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: I went to McDonald Elementary School for half of sixth grade.  Before that our family lived in New York.   I will never regret my family moving to Idaho; I love it here.

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
Some of the things that stand out in my mind from high school are hanging out with my friends during lunch, eating bags of jelly beans during drama, and staying up all night finishing my take-home final for government.  High school was a blast.  It was great while it lasted, but I'm glad that part of my life is over.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
Working in the woods, and watching it grow into a very prestige logging business.  Bowling on a mixed league with my wife and parents when not busy in the woods.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
Stay in school and get an education for the future changes.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Our son, Bobby is 5 years old and will start kindergarten in Sept. Our daughter, Elizabeth is 3 1/2 years old and will be starting preschool in Sept.  Bobby loves to go and help working in the woods.  It's hard to keep him inside.  Elizabeth is the same way.
        We will have to wait and see what they want to do for a job when they get older.  More than likely be out in the woods with me.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: West Park Elementary

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        SONG: I've always been crazy by Waylon Jennings
        MOVIE:  “Any Which Way You Can”
        TEACHER: Had more than one can't decide on just one.
 
 

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
Nothing profound--wish I had something really good.  Maybe, don't sweat the small stuff.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        I have one son(Cody) who turned 12 in April of this year.  He is academically strong and an all around good kid.  (Hopefully the testosterone won't change that)  He is very good at basketball and likes to watch football.  He is also a computer wiz, as long as it is Windows, and helps me out a lot.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Being a mom.  Learning what really matters.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – West Park Elementary

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        SONG - The Kid is Hot Tonight
        MOVIE - Officer and a Gentleman
        TEACHER - just one?   In our high school it was probably Mr. Frye. If 9th grade were included, there would be many.  I see Mr. Rogers here in CDA regularly and he is still a very nice man.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Senior Prom.  I had the time of my life.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT - The whole high school experience, then.  Now, it is in perspective.

HAVE YOU BEEN OR ARE YOU CURRENTLY SERVING YOUR COUNTRY WITH THE ARMED FORCES?  No, I haven't served but I support the troops in their efforts.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
        After graduating from law school, I've been practicing law, most recently as my own boss in my own firm.  In addition to being an interesting and exciting profession, I saved tons of money in legal fees handling my own divorce.  I enjoy golfing, camping, watching our Seattle pro sports teams, the local music scene and spending lots of time with my son, Eric.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        I have a terrific 7 year old son, Eric.  He's active in school and sports.  This year, he turned into the class clown and performer. At least he's graduating from "knock-knock" jokes to more sophisticated material.  He loves playing sports and Cub Scouts, and having me be his scout leader and  coaching his baseball team.  I finally broke down and bought him a dog, a wild beagle named Jessie.  They just adore each other.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Continuing my education, living in a terrific area, and most importantly, being a loving father.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – West Park

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - "I Ran" by A Flock of Seagulls
         MOVIE – Animal House
         TEACHER - Mr. Frye

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT – In early morning calculus, we filled up the vice-principal's office with newspaper. Unfortunately, in the newspapers I brought was old mail with my name on it, resulting in me being hauled into the office.
 
 

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Life is short; go to the beach!

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Dylan is 12, a Boy Scout, nature boy, Mr. Science.
        Kaitlin is 10, a Girl Scout, soccer player, talks a lot (where did she get that from??)

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Having kids, absolutely!  Whew, who knew it would be so great, so much work, so frustrating, so rewarding, so intense??  Raising them in North Idaho where we hike, swim, fish, kayak, camp, explore is incredible.  On a professional side, it would be being named Idaho Environmental Teacher of the Year.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Lena Whitmore

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - Anything by Styx, Journey, or Rush&>>
         MOVIE – Rocky Horror Picture Show! (that got me in a lot of trouble)
         TEACHER - Mr. Driscoll in sixth grade.  He𔃅s ttthe reason I became a teacher myself.  I think I teach a lot like him, very hands-on and full of energy (although I don’t have the big frizzy hair!).

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Getting in a terrible car wreck with Dick Sutton and totaling his silver Celica. Or was it taking that cute foreign exchange student from Brazil to Deb’s Night, only to find out that since he didn’t speak English, it wasn’t so fun (although he was sooo cute).  Maybe it was trick-or-treating in McCall on Halloween while coming home from  Cross-county State after watching Michelle, Mark and the others do so great.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT – Okay, here goes:  Right before a basketball game at the Bear Den, I realized I forgot to take  my earrings out.  Of course, we always gave visiting team the girls’ locker room.  I went racing into the boys’ locker room to drop off my earrings.  I suddenly came to a dead stop as I realized that the entire boys wrestling team was in showering after practice!  I was SOOOOO embarrassed (and pretty grossed out, having never seen naked guys before and only having sisters). Now there’s an image that’s hard for a teenage girl to get out of her head!
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
After my second son was born 9 years ago, I decided to retire from Washington State University and stay at home.  For the last 7 years I have been homeschooling our two boys and doing various volunteer activities.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Overall motto is:  Live well, laugh often and love much!   Steve and I just moved into our dream home in the country and it has been fantastic!!!

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS:
        Our oldest is Seth and he is just turning 13...YIKES!!!  He loves to read and play sports and ride the 4-wheeler.  Nathan is 9 and enjoys music and playing sports.  They are both learning the electric guitar this summer!!!  Where are the earplugs?

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Homeschooling our boys and being married to my best friend!!

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: McDonald Elementary

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        SONG/MOVIE: During high school I can't remember what song or movie was my favorite.
        TEACHER: Miss March, who taught Biology at the high school.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: Some of my fondest memories of high school are cruising  around with Bobbi Rogers in her Chevy Luv listening to Van Halen and then going on tour with  the Jesus Voices choir my senior year.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT:  We won't even go to the embarrassing stuff!!
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
        Since I didn't attend our 10 year reunion, I'll go back a bit past the last 10 years. I went to school at the U of I and ended up teaching math at MHS. I was there from 1990-1999. I had a lot of fun teaching and also assisting Bob Weisel with the cross-country team for a number of years. I took a year off in 1997 and worked a variety of jobs, including Sea World in San Diego and an outdoor school program in Portland, OR. In 1998 I met my husband, Dave Roberts. In 1999 we moved to Vancouver, WA with his job. I decided that I wanted to challenge my brain and try something new, so I started attending school and have just received my masters in electrical engineering. Traveling is probably my favorite hobby. I have been very fortunate that I have been able to travel quite a bit, both when I was single and now with my husband. I tell everyone that when I win the        lottery I will travel the world! Until then, I also keep busy with jogging, reading, baking, gardening, and keeping in touch with friends and family.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        All I can think to say is to enjoy life. Tell those you love how you feel as often as possible and try not to stress too much. (I'm still working on the stress thing...)

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        I think this has changed over the years, depending on where I was in my life. I was very proud to be a teacher, but now I'm proud of achieving my masters degree. Of course my relationship with my family and friends is what gives me the most joy.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – McDonald Elementary

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - The only one I can remember for sure to bbbbe from that time is Stray Cat Strut.
         TEACHER - Rob Wells, Blanch McKennon, Bob Weisel
 
 

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Aaron Joseph—age 10, Principal’s Honor Roll, Has the dream of being an engineer for NASA.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        My family—being a wife and mother.  16 years of marriage.
 
 

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Traveling to other countries and other cultures is one of the most valuable experiences one can have.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS:
        Lisa has a step-daughter, Erin Harrison, who is 22 and just graduated from the University of Michigan.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Marriage and the experience of living in Mauritania

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: St. Mary’s and West Park

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        SONG—”Miracles” by Jefferson Starship
        MOVIE—Grease
        TEACHER - Mr. Frye (Government)

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT— While in High School, Lisa worked in the University of Idaho animal lab.  Among the many animals in the lab were several skunks.  The professor in charge of the skunk project assured Lisa that the skunks’ scent glands had been removed.  One day, while checking up on the animals, Lisa discovered that the scent gland of at least one of the skunks was very much intact. While cleaning its cage, Lisa received a full dose directly in her face, burning both eyes and leaving her with a powerful odor. Lisa used gallons of vinegar to exorcise the smell, and she managed to clean herself up sufficiently to keep the event secret from her High School classmates (until now).

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT -There were so many.  One in particular involving “parking” and being discovered by the police stands out, but further details might violate the “Keep it Clean” rule.
 
 

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Katie — 14 1/2
        Gracie — 12
        J.W. — 8
        John — 6

WHAT ONE THINK WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        All that really matters is Jesus -

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        All of the above!

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:  Lena Whitmore

IN HIGH SCHOOL, WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        MOVIE—The Turning Point
        TEACHER—Mrs. Anfinson
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
        UofI graduated 1988, own furniture store in La Grande, OR.  Screwing the public out of their hard earned money for furniture!! ?

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        You’re here once; enjoy life!  It is the best gift going! ?

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Colton – 7 years old! Hung like a mule (like Dad)!! ?
        Rachel – 10 years old! Great Barrel Racer
        T.J. – 15 years old!  He’s a walking hormone

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        The raising of my kids/all the wonderful adventures I have experienced!  I’ve lived TWO lifetimes! Enjoyed it all, I’m a happy man.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Russell

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - “Blackdog” by Led Zepplin, 𕢜You Shook Meeee All Night Long” by AC/DC
         MOVIE – Animal House, Rocky, Star Wars
         TEACHER – Wally (The Gator) Verdal

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - No one memory ranks above the rest.  Had a lot of good times and great memories with all my buddies!

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT  - Being pulled off the Senior Sneak Bus because I was drunk!  Why did I have to go 1st?!!
 
 

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Enjoy the small things that made your life wonderful.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        I have two kids.  Sarah is 7 and just completed the 1st grade.  She is smart, enjoys reading, and is a Gymnast. Charlie is 4 and is in preschool.  He is smart, enjoys all sports and will be a commentator for ESPN.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Enjoying each day with my husband and children.  Sharing and learning from and with them.

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         TEACHER - Mr. Weisel

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Girls basketball team winning 2 state championships.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
Attorney since 1994.  Areas of practice include land use litigation, contracts, criminal defense.  Currently Senior Deputy City Attorney for City of Spokane Valley.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Apparently I was not as dumb as I usually acted.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Piper Isabella Driskell, 7 years old
        Dane Alexander Driskell, 5 years old

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Having a wonderful family and having a career where I could help a lot of people.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Russell

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - “Crazy Train” by Ozzy Osbournee
         MOVIE – The Godfather I

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT – Too many to pick just one.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
        I’ve been a Fish Biologist for AVISTA , Idaho Department of Lands, and the Idaho Department of Fish & Game.  My hobbies include fishing, hunting, camping, skiing, basketball & shooting trap, skeet, and bows.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        It’s not about how much you make or what you do , it’s about being happy with yourself and with what you’re doing.  With happiness, everything seems to go smoothly.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        I have a German Shorthair Pointer, named Chellus.  She’ll hold a point for hours, make blind retrieves, entertain me when I’m bored, and cheer me up when I’m sad.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        I have a wife that I love and a job that I look forward to going to.  I’ve had the good fortune of living out most of my childhood dreams.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – McDonald Elementary

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - “Tube Stake Boogy”
         MOVIE – Star Wars
         TEACHER - Don Anderson (Coach)

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Roaming the streets of Boise with the track team  during the State Track Meet.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT – Getting kicked out of Trig class.
 
 

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Camron “Alex” Hirst – 7 yrs old
        Jacob Hirst – 4 yrs old
        Emily Hirst – 3 yrs old

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Having a great husband and kids.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL— Russell School

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHO WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         TEACHER: Mr. E. Anderson
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
        For the past ten years in the winter I have been skiing and doing freelance camera work and photography.  I've traveled around the world shooting TV shows and ski movies. Recently I was in Nepal shooting Heli-skiing in the Himalayas.  In the summers I run a tree service at Lake Tahoe CA. Year round I take care of my daughter.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Put off becoming a boring old adult as long as possible.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS:
        Amie is 15 years old, tall, blonde, and beautiful.  She is a 4.0 honor student and has a terrific work ethic.  She recently performed in her high school musical, danced at Disneyland with a swing dance team and built houses in Mexico with our church youth group.  She shows flare with photography both in front of and behind the camera and contributed a great deal to her high school yearbook.  I genuinely enjoy spending time with her.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        I've been a single Dad since Amie was 3 and it has been more rewarding than I thought possible.  Also my job pays me to travel all over the world to ski and shoot some of the most unique places on earth.  It continues to amaze me how similar different people are and how lucky we are to live in the U.S.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Lena Whitmore

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         MOVIE:  I don't know if it was my favorite, but the ski movie "Hot Dog" inspired my to move  to Squaw Valley and try a  career in skiing.
         FAVORITE TEACHER: Wilma Sprague

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT: I case my daughter reads this I'd better say the trip to the baseball state championship we won.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT: I'm glad they don't have a video tape of me singing in the barbershop quartet in the "Music Man."
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
        I've received my MS degree in fisheries and been working for Idaho Dept. of Fish and Game.  I'm currently the regional fishery manager in Idaho Falls and get to manage the world famous fisheries of the Henrys Fork, South Fork, and Henrys Lake.  I spend a lot of my spare time hunting, fishing, hiking, and, of course, with my family.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        No advice for my classmates, but I would like to say that thinking back and reflecting on the "high school experience" I'd say we  all had the benefit of a great bunch of people and teachers.  I look at other high schools around the state, and it's clear that we were fortunate to be able to go to Moscow HS.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        I have two boys ages 5 and 7 named Leif and Lance.  They're remarkably different from each other despite coming from the same parents and looking a lot alike.  One thing they have in common is that they're both great kids and I'm thankful for that.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        The most rewarding aspect of my life has been.......I don't know....I guess the whole package.  I have a great wife, two great kids, a great job, and I still see my parents and brother and sister regularly.  Hard to complain about any of that.

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - Baba Riley (The Who)
        MOVIE – Bladerunner
        FAVORITE TEACHER – I'd have to say Mr. Frye was my favorite teacher, but we had a lot of good ones.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – McDonald Elementary

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Oh boy.  There were lots of memorable moments.  It would have to have something to do with Gene Demeerleer and the pinto station wagon.  Maybe the time when we drove by and slushed Kendra Ecton and were laughing so hard we weren't looking and rear ended another car.  We still couldn't stop laughing even though we'd wrecked the pinto.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT?
        Most embarrassing moment was just about any time I had to dance.
 
 

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
After 20 years the only advice I can give is that nothing really matters in life but relationships.  Most important of all, our relationship with our Creator-God.  I understand now, more than ever, that nothing lasts except people and God.  Nothing else is worth much time, effort or dedication, because nothing else is forever.  I guess that’s enough to say.  If you want to know more about my statement, please ask me.  I’d love to tell you more about how I’ve come to this conclusion.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS:
        My kids are my job, at the moment…  Erin, at 10 ½ , is our budding young lady.  She makes us proud with her impressive talent on the piano and her joy in serving others.  She is a natural leader and has an amazing grip on the English language.  Her favorite things in life are dogs, books, and learning new things; reading, magazines and comics; oh, did I mention books?  She has always been known as ‘the child with the creative approach’ to everything.  Thinking outside the box is her specialty.  (I don’t know where she gets such tendencies.)
        Emily, soon to be 7, holds her own in the wake of big sister’s activities.  Her curly red hair, sweet freckles and big innocent blue eyes camouflage the spit fire personality that  is Emily.  She is however, at the same time, tender, nurturing, and very snuggly. She often surprises us with her uncanny ability to analyze problems and claims she "has a map in her head, and can even feel the corners!"  Learning to read, playing piano, and losing teeth are the big milestones in her life this year.  We call her ‘our get up and go girl’ because she’s always ready for adventure.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
The most rewarding aspect of my life has been my relationship with God. Everything else in life has its ups and downs, but God is consistent.  He never changes, and never disappoints me at all. The other most rewarding things are my relationships with people I love…and people who, amazingly enough, love me.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – West Park

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        SONG - "Celebration" by Kool & the Gang
        MOVIE - "Grease" is the only one I can think of…

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT?  I’ve never been embarrassed in my life. Ha!
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
For the past 10 years I have been working to pay for my wife and kids hobbies, showing horses all over the country.  For work I am the General Manager for Lexus of Reno, a car dealership.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Go Over, Go Under, Go Around, Go through but never ever give up.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        I have three great kids, Sean-17, Scott-14, and Heather-11

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Meeting my wife, Shannon and still being happily married 18 years later. My three fantastic kids.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Langtree Elementary in Trenton, NJ

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG – “Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen
         MOVIE – Fast times at Ridgemont High
        TEACHER - My art and sculpture teacher, I cant recall her name.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - My last wrestling match at state.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
Started and finished my PhD (Stanford), moved back to NZ, got married (to Geua), built a house, had two kids (plus one coming), carried on lecturing at the University of Waikato (Hamilton, NZ), spent time working for the World Bank in Papua New Guinea, Cambodia, Russia and China.  This year we are moving back to the US (Williams College, MA) for a one year sabbatical.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        It was different!  Coming from a boys’ school in New Zealand to Moscow High School was somewhat eye-opening but I lived to tell the tale and enjoyed most of it and look back at that time fondly.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS:
        Jane, 6 yrs – loves school, reads Harry Potter books and writes lots of her own stories.
        Keruma, 2 years – not very “girly”, and very competitive with her big sister.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Having a family and watching the girls grow up.

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
    TEACHER – Mr Frye (US Govt)

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT – Sitting on a block of ice

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT - Most times I opened my mouth (but luckily many of you didn’t understand my accent).
 
 

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Work hard, but enjoy life and plan ahead.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Samantha, 7, in second grade.  She attends school at Crow Applegate, class of 12.  She enjoys sports, animals, and her friends. She says she’s going to be an obstetrician when she grows up.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        The most rewarding accomplishment is being a mom.  I enjoy being a nurse and all the training, but there isn’t enough of that.
        The most satisfying thing I’ve done is having Samantha.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Russell and West Park Elementary

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        SONG – “We Are The Champions”
        MOVIE - Grease
        TEACHER – Mr. Frye

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
        Got married, had kids, enjoy life.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS:
        Hanna, Hollie, Faith and Taylor (Twins)

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Having children.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        20 years has gone way too fast.  I can’t possibly be this old!

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Mathew and Alexandra, Age 15 (yes, twins)
        Kaeli, 7 (a true drama queen)
        Erin, 4 (the baby and she knows it)

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        The corny, but true answer, being a wife and mother.

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - Anything by Queen
         MOVIE – Whatever was playing that week
         TEACHER – Mrs. James

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - No one moment stands out — going to Taco Time with Michelle daily for lunch has had the most lasting impression — I still have to have Taco Time anytime I am up in the Pacific Northwest.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT – Being presented with a set of fake breasts for my birthday.
 
 

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
    Regrets are a waste of time, the past can't be altered, I know this.  But oh, how I wish I could have done things differently. I wish I could have gone through High School without all the doubt.  I wish I could have had just some of the confidence that so many of you had and oh how I wish I hadn't been so shy.  Just once I would have liked to have walked into a room or spoke out loud in class, without being nervous or worrying if I would make a fool of myself.  It would have been so nice to just relax and have fun. High School was not the best time of my life as I hear so many say it is.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        I now have three children and wish to have another.   Dustin, who is 17 and will be a Senior in High School this fall.  He's 6'2", weighing in at  215 lbs and he can pick me up and toss me around!!!  He is very much into weight lifting, winning the lift-a-thon this year by bench pressing 310 pounds.  He'll be a starter on the Varsity football team this year, as he was last year when his team earned the League Champ title. 
       Nichole is 14, as her big brother is finishing High School, she will just be starting.  She's a lot like I was, she likes to stand back and watch, she's quiet and shy.  I admire the way stands her ground with friends and boys and is not afraid to be herself.   She has many friends and is on the phone and/or internet with them most of her waking moments!!!  She's played soccer and went to dance for years and loves taking 4-H pigs to the county fair.
        Mariya (pronounced Mariah) is our baby and my cuddle bug, she's 8 years old now and growing fast.  She's our artist, in spirit and talent!!!  The one who amazes us with her art work, she has been able to draw way beyond her age from the time she picked up her first pencil.  Her reading blows me away, she can read any book she picks up!!!  She has a flare for the dramatic and loves to dance and sing.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Number one, My family.  Accomplishing the two things I was told wouldn't happen.  Having a strong marriage and keeping it together and having children.  I was told when I was 18 my chances of getting pregnant were slim to none.  Giving birth and being a mother to three beautiful children is beyond words.  It's quite rewarding to be able to say I have been married for 20 years and he still has that look in his eyes!!!   Especially after all the negative attitude we had to listen to, the Catholic Priest telling us he wouldn't marry us because it would end in divorce.  The odds  were against us, I must admit that.  I will say the first five years were hard ones, enduring more in those few years than most couples do in the life time of their marriage.  It made us stronger, closer, and put things into perspective.

    NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Lena Whitmore

    DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - Wow, way too many song I loved to pick jjjjjust one!  Truly & Just You and I, are at the top of my list and were performed at our wedding.
         MOVIE – Can't think of one!
         TEACHER - Mr. Frye

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Our sophomore year was the only year of High School I really had.  After that I was there to do what I had to do and get out.  I can't say I had one moment I remember most.  I'll always remember the great times I had with Kay and Linda, couldn't have gotten through without best friends.   All the fun at the roller rinks, football and basketball games.  The bus crash coming back from Sandpoint.  Russ's smile when he flirted with me.  I'll always remember my favorite people, Jim Swanson, Shawn Hathaway, and David Howell, who make me smile every time I think of them.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT – I was always embarrassed!
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
        I worked for awhile in TV news as a newscast director – then was in business management for about 4 ½ years and hated it. When the opportunity to teach broadcasting came, along with the chance to return to the Northwest, I took it. I am now completing my Masters degree in Instructional Media & Technology and hope to work at a college or university.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Life is too short to be critical or mean to others. Be kind and considerate of others and you will be blessed in the end. (all that we send into the life of others comes back into our own)

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        I have the 3 most wonderful sons in the world!!!! (no – really, I do). Brayton is 10, Taylor is 8, and Kendall is 5. They all love soccer, Star Wars, golf, and basically, just having fun. We have a great time when we are together. They are very smart and do well in school, although they are each stronger in their own areas. Brayton is a great artist and has thought about being an architect (that could change any day). Taylor says he wants to be a professional soccer player or golfer, and Kendall is just happy and loving towards everyone (he does like Bob the Builder and playing with his own tools).

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        There have been some incredible hardships in my life in the last few years, but also some very rewarding experiences. I think going  through a very difficult divorce has caused me to become more introspective and able to look at myself more objectively in order to work harder on self-improvement, which has always been an interest of mine. I have also been very rewarded through teaching. Both as a teacher in public schools, and just having opportunities to share my experiences with others, I have felt greatly blessed.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL  - Russell/ Lena Whitmore

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG – Something from Billy Joel
         TEACHER - Melanie Siebe

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT – Truthfully, I didn’t have a lot of memorable “moments” in high school – mostly memorable people or events. But I think one of the things that always comes to mind when I think of high school was the cafeteria uprising. I think this was our junior year, when Mrs. Ivans was asked to leave her job for baking cookies. I remember Doug Riesenberg and a couple other linemen from the football team, standing at the doorway to the cafeteria, encouraging students not to go inside. A bunch of us ended up at Mrs. Ivans house where she fed us all lunch for several days. Eventually, the school gave in and she got her job back. A great example of how we could all come together for a common cause.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT - I usually forget these pretty quickly, so can’t share any.

MILITARY – No – but I give my greatest respect to those who have.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
        Working for power companies as a Fisheries Biologist.  Working as a husband, working as a father.  As I look back over the last 10 years, apparently there hasn’t been time for anything else!

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Get some exercise so you can some to your 30 year reunion.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Morgan— Age 6 — athlete and gymnast of the family — nickname “sparkplug”
        McKenzie— Age 6 — the kind, soft, empathetic one, heavenly good looking—nickname—”Barbie”

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Landing a job/raising two respectful kids with good manners.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Russell

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         MOVIE – Grease

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT - Gene Demeerleer parking my “Rambler” up on  the big hill behind the Field House.
 
 

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        After many years, I realize that “making good choices” is much more than just a catchy phrase.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Patrick “Jack” Risken – 7 years old – he likes to “hang” with Dad and Mom and we think that is “cool”!

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Though heartbreaking, taking care of my dying mother (my best friend), and then her estate, are experiences that I will always treasure.  Also, as you all know, maintaining a happy family balance can be a challenge, but is always rewarding.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Lena Whitmore 1-3, Russell 4-6.

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - Kool and the Gang “Celebration𔄣; Go-Go’ssss Anything!
         MOVIE – Isn’t it awful, I can’t remember!
         TEACHER - Mrs. Telin, 8th Grade and Mrs. Siechmannnnnn, 9th Grade.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Just one of many...Rudy DelValle driving my Volkswagen Bug in front of the high school sidewalk while Mr. Fry’s Gov’t class looked on!

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT – Can’t recall, I’m sure my friends can refresh my memory!
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
        Work - I was doing some seasonal tax work for the Internal Revenue Service at the time of the 10 year and things seem to have come full circle as I am currently working for them again as a tax examiner. In between I have also been working as a Skycap at the Fresno Air Terminal.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Life is better after high school!

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        I have a cat...

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Gaining some Self-Respect and developing my people skills.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – St. Mary’s

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - Eagles/Journey/Boston
         MOVIE – Either" Porky's" or "an Officer & a Gentleman".
         TEACHER - I can't think of a favorite but most of tttthem were pretty cool.

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Getting drunk at the UofI dorms with some friends and having my church group show up for a social…

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT – Most of high school would fall into this category.

MILITARY SERVICE: No - I wish I had been able to serve but I was disqualified for medical reasons.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
President, Plateau Data Systems, LLC (Technology Consulting, Application Development, System Administration)

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Ryan, 6 yrs old, loves sports
        Erin, 3 1/2 yrs old, loves princesses and Barbie

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Raising children

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Saint Mary's Catholic Elementary
 
 

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Never be afraid to reach for the stars, but always remember to keep your feet on the ground!

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        None...yet.  I know, I know...we are getting old!

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Having the good fortune to travel the world to meet so many diverse and wonderful people.  The perspective on life that this has given me is...priceless.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Russell

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - REO Speedwagon’s “Time For Me To Fly"
         MOVIE - "The World According To Garp"
         TEACHER - All of them…

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT – Running up the Capital steps to the “Rocky” Theme Song after willing the State Basketball Championship in ’81.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT?
        Tripping
 

Marie Martin
(now Marie Fisher)

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        I had never moved until I met and married my husband, Michael. Now I cannot imagine staying in one place for any great length of time. I can say that home is where the heart is and not locked into a certain place. So I have made my best friends by this motto: Chance made us neighbors but hearts made us friends.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        We have two children, John and Kaitlyn. John is 13. He loves traveling (good thing as a military child), Boy Scouts, cross-country and track, acting in the theatre and roller blading. He hates doing his chores. Kaitlyn is 5. She was put on earth to keep me from being a smug parent. She loves running, playing Barbies and house, and being in kindergarten and challenging her mom. She dislikes traveling unless it involves a swimming pool.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Being a mom and the wife of a soldier. As a family we have traveled and seen so many things that we never would have if Michael had chosen a different occupation. Since I graduated from MHS I have lived in AL, AK, KY, NC, TX, NC, CA, KS, CO, Germany, with plans to move to TX this summer and move back to Germany 2004. I have met and made so many friends along the way. Our family takes advantage of every area we have lived to see and do everything that community has to offer. For us it has been a great life, full of challenges but always rewarding.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Russell

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        SONG - Anything by John Cougar Mellencamp

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - For me it would have to be going to the state track meet my freshman year and having MT St. Helens erupt right after we came home. Spending almost all of my time with my best friend Sharon Hager.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
(Work, hobbies, clubs):  Having babies, raising kids, Cad drafting (fire protection systems), just moved to Moscow.

WHAT ONE THING (advice, news, etc.) WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Don’t start bad habits, they’re hard to break.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Zachary age 6 just finished kindergarten.  Best kisser on the playground.
        Jake age 4.  Wild man, don’t turn your back.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Marriage and kids.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: St Mary’s / West Park

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG -  “Back in Black” AC/DC
         FAVORITE TEACHER— Mr. Frye

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT—  Stupid stuff that I did with Chas Scripter, Jason Lingg and Chris Browne.
 
 

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        The greatest advice and life experience I have to offer is to follow your dreams and don’t let your fears of failure or judgment stand in your way of your accomplishments.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS:
        I am very proud of my two daughters who are both beautiful and talented in their own unique way.  Cheri, who is six, completed 1st grade this June and is an accomplished reader and math whiz.  Her ability to read astonishes me because at her age we were still learning the alphabet.  And I am proud of her confidence in her skills and achievements which I lacked at her age.  Sarah my four year old is my little princess (dresses like one too) is strong willed and an achiever who knows exactly what she wants, and she will also be an accomplished learner in school.  She has strong critical thinking skills even for her age, and I believe it will only       strengthen with school and encouragement.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        The most rewarding aspects of my life are as mother, wife, painter, and college student.  I haven’t found anything that is as fulfilling as motherhood.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: West Park School

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG: “Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)” by Journey
         MOVIE:  Footloose
         TEACHER: Mr. Frye and Mrs. Siebe

MEMORABLE MOMENT:  Besides graduation, it was being part of the Drill Team family and  performing.

EMBARRASSING MOMENT: It was a performance during my senior year that the Drill Team fell  to pieces during a Basketball performance.  We didn’t hit any of our marks and we were poorly prepared.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
        Boat club, classic cars, NASCAR

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS:
        No kids

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Life is short, have fun.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL  - McDonald

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS, WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        SONG —  “Flirting With Disaster” by Molly Hatchet
        TEACHER —  Mrs. Frankovitch, Mrs. Sprague

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT— Building my truck in Vocational Ag.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Some of my best lifelong friendships were made at MHS!

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Jake 6 years, Tucker 3 years, Gracyn 1 year

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        The travel that being in the military afforded Gary and I before we had children. Without question the experience of raising 3 children.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Did not attend in Moscow.

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        SONG - Pat Benetar  “Hit me with your best shot!”
        TEACHER - I seriously can't remember any!

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Being a cheerleader for the 1982 State football champions!
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
I’ve been working at Northrop Grumman, (formerly TRW) for 12 years.  Developing, Testing, and Training the US military on UAV systems, mainly the Hunter (RQ-5A).  UAV’s, (Unmanned Air Vehicles), are remotely operated aircraft that conduct reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition and target attack over the battle field keeping the “pilot” safe on the ground.  I still enjoy Water and Snow Skiing, Hiking, Camping and Softball.  I will not be attending the reunion this time since I will be supporting the military in deployed locations outside the U.S.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Take chances and enjoy life as much as you can.  I may not make it into the Space Shuttle but my current path will take me very close to flying something similar to it from a ground-based location.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Wife of 13 years, Janice. Daughters; 
        Ariel, 12 – Fast pitch Soft Ball catcher and Short Stop, Sierra Vista Diamonds, Western Regional Champions.  
        Brandie, 18 – Searching for the meaning of life.  Christa, 20 – Medical Assistant and EMT.  
        Nichole, 22 –  Middle level management at Target. Son-in-law; Francisco, 25 (Husband to Nichole) – Staff Sergeant US Army. Grandkids;
        Kaitlyn, 1yr – Daughter to Nichole and Francisco.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Stepping into a ready-made family with 3 beautiful girls, adding a fourth and I’m still alive to talk about it.  (I don’t care what anyone says, girls are the hardest kids to raise)    Life has dealt them some serious curves and lumps.  So far they have picked themselves up, recovered, and continued to advance in a positive manner. It has been great to see them grow up and know that you had something to do with the person they have become.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Jefferson, (Pullman)

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - “Jamie’s Cryin”  byy Van Halen>>
         MOVIE – Star Wars Series
         TEACHER - Mr. Frye

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Graduating Basic Training as a 17 year old with a platoon from Idaho that broke every record on the books at the time.

MILITARY SERVICE: US Army 1983-1991, Ft. Sill, OK, - Bamberg Germany, - Ft. Huachuca, AZ. -Desert Storm.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
For the past 10 years, I have lived in the Seattle and Portland areas.  For four years I lived north of Seattle in the Edmonds/Shoreline area, where I worked at a  preschool, a credit union, and a home improvement company.  For the past six    years I have been living west of Portland in the Hillsboro/Beaverton area and working for a book publishing company.  I help with book sales, marketing, and foreign rights and proofread publicity materials, book covers and jackets, and catalog copy. I attend a nondenominational church, where I participate in weekly small group Bible studies and help with the Kids of the Kingdom program for preschoolers and kindergarten students.
        After work and on weekends, I enjoy bicycling, jogging, and aerobics, Pilates, and Spinning classes.  While living in Edmonds and Shoreline, I completed three Seattle half marathons, and in the Portland area I have finished three full marathons.  When I have some quiet time at the end of the day, I enjoy reading, writing, listening to music, solving crossword puzzles, and baking desserts for my Bible study group.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS:
        I have two beautiful, precious nieces whom I absolutely adore:  Lexi recently celebrated her third birthday, and Emma is six months old.  The most rewarding aspects of my life are having the honor of being an aunt, spending time with family and friends, and having the privilege of taking care of children, ages 1-11, while friends enjoy some evenings out.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – I attended Lena Whitmore Elementary, and my favorite teacher there was Mrs. Shirley
        Dirks.  I knew her before I became a fourth grader, and I remember the first day of fourth grade when she greeted me at her open
        door with a hug and a smile.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
Was a Seattle Firefighter and paramedic for 7 years, but found it was way too political for my tastes, although it was a very fulfilling occupation. Went into business for myself and did very well. I still dabble in that, but realized my first true love was the military, so I've been continuing that. Last major service was in Afghanistan. I didn't get to have any fun in Iraq. As I write this, I'm finishing up a second Master's Degree in Organizational Management.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Living large and in semi-retirement is a blast!

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        One wonderful boy - 5 ½ year old named Zachary

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Litchfield Elementary, Luke AFB, AZ

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - Anything off the Def Leppard album 'Pyrooooomania'
         MOVIE – Then? Oh, probably the 3rd Star Wars or Rambo or something
         TEACHER - My favorite teacher was our Government teaaacher - and for the life of me, I can't remember his name. Not Mr. Weisle - the other one. I even saw him in Los Osos, California in 1997 and had lunch, but I can't remember his name (Mr. Frye)
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS?
After graduating from MHS I lived in Barcelona, Spain for a year.  Attended the University of Idaho, majored in Spanish.  For the last 15 years I've lived in the Bay Area and have been working in the Human Resources field.  Currently, I am the Director of Employee Services for Bon Appetit Management Co. located in Palo Alto, CA.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        No kids of my own, but I have been parenting my boyfriend's grandson for the last three years.  Donavyn is 6 years old; a professional monkey bar swinger, one of the top hitters on his t-ball team and the class clown.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Family, friends and the job, in that order.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
I am still in the Air Force (17 years now).  I even spent four years recruiting for the Air Force.  Been busy being a family, raising kids, coaching sports, and attending Seahawks/Mariners games.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Get out of Moscow – It’s a huge world out there!

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        My wife and I have two boys:  Christopher is 12 and Nicholas is 10. They are both very handsome young men, intelligent, and very athletic...not at all like their dad!

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Getting married to my best friend and having two awesome children.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Too many to list...my dad was in the Air Force also and I went to lots of elementary schools.

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - “Fantasy Girl” by 38 Special
         MOVIE – Beverly Hills Cop
         TEACHER - Mr. Guertzen...the bearded dude from Hollllland!

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Being a member of the State Championship Football  Team during  our Junior year (1981)

MILITARY SERVICE:  Yes, I am in the Air Force.  For the past 17 years, I have been stationed twice in Turkey, Italy, South Carolina, Bellevue, WA (Recruiter), Puyallup, WA (Recruiter), and McChord AFB, WA.  I have also deployed on four separate occasions which included Saudi Arabia twice, Germany, and Columbia.

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
Started a communications business after returning to the area.  This business services government and law enforcement agencies all over Idaho and Eastern Washington.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        After 23 years, I’m still serving the Lord Jesus Christ.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Kelsey, 13
        Amanda, 10
        Ethan, 7
        Cecily, 5

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Getting married in 1988 and starting a family.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Russell
 
 

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        “It is the sins of omission, rather than commission that we regret in life.”  A wise woman told me this recently, and I agree. Always be open to new experiences and ideas with a spirit of adventure and joy.  Life is far too short.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        No kids, never married, no pets

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
Finally achieving a college degree and realizing that the true test of success is the ability to whole-heartedly help others succeed, achieve, and believe in themselves.

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHO WAS YOUR FAVORITE
          TEACHER - Melanie Siebe

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        We should all feel very fortunate to have gone to school in Moscow.  Every time I hear about the challenges kids face, especially in larger cities, I realize how lucky we were to grow up in such a safe place.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS:
         I have four great children - two boys and two girls.  McKenna is 11, Forrest and Hayden (twins) are 10, and Macy is 7 1/2. They are passionate about dance, hockey, modeling, and acting.  I am very busy and very blessed.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        I am proud of myself for earning Bachelor's and Master's degrees, but the most rewarding aspect of my life is absolutely my family.  Being happily married for 14 years and raising 4 kids has been awesome!

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL:
        Columbia Elementary (Wenatchee, Washington). Moved to Moscow in 7th grade.

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        SONG - “Jack and Diane” by John Cougar Mellencamp
         MOVIE - Grease and E.T.
         TEACHER - Mr. Frye

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT — I have lots of great memories...basketball games...Model UN...going downtown at lunchtime...riding around in Monique's go-cart...football games...good friends.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT— I can't think of any.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
Working as a technical writer in the Silicon Valley, surfing, bicycling, reading, and writing, playing guitar, gardening, playing ultimate Frisbee, practicing yoga, traveling.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Never take my advice!

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        I have 23 children, Sophie, Rex, Rhonda, Gus, April, Biff #1, Walter, Roscoe, Biff #2...okay, I have no children...

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – McDonald Elementary

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - “Gardening at Night” by R.E.M..
         MOVIE – Blade Runner
         TEACHER - Larry Volkening

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Paul & Keith stand up right on queue during the Rock Horror Picture Show and shout, “Franky, What’s your favorite high protein drink?”

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT – Photo of me at the Senior Prom with Denise Wallace – Denise looks great, I look like Liberace – in the yearbook.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
Teaching, competing and performing in Ballroom and Latin Dancing. I have taught in Seattle, Honolulu, and Adelaide, Australia. I now live in Santa Barbara, Ca. I teach dancing, Reiki and am currently writing a book about the dance world.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Always listen to and stay true to your heart and your intuitions.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        I have 60 girls that range from kindergarten through sixth grade. They are all great jazz and swing dancers. We all perform together in parades and local events for fun. (Actually, I've had a dance team at a local elementary school for the past three years.)

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Being able to travel around the world and teach dancing--doing what I love and making a living at it.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – McDonald Elementary

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - “Sailing” by Christopher Crosss
         MOVIE – The Turning Point
         TEACHER - Mrs. Siebe

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT -
        When Mrs. Siebe said my abstract art piece really "worked" and I thought it was awful because I  couldn't get the proportions right. The experience made me realize that if art was so subjective I really could be an artist for life. Even now when I think I have produced something that is not the best, other people tend to appreciate it.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
        I am still working for the USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service as a Geographic Information System Specialist (13+ yrs.).  Mostly I work on creating a database of soil information, but also gather and manage other data as well.  This data is used by our county-level offices to assist farmers and landowners in better managing their land.
        For fun I play basketball and we go camping several times each summer.  Before kids my wife (Becky) and I did a lot of Jet Skiing and snow skiing.  The Jet Ski has been replaced with a tent trailer, and now the snow skis are pretty dusty.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Bryce, 6 Very Social
        Chance, 5 Mini-Me

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
Having a great family, a good job, and a nice home--after High School I had no idea how things were going to work out.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: Russell

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        SONG—Let The Good Times Roll – The Cars (I didn’t listen to music very much)
        MOVIE  - The Road Warrior
        TEACHER — Ellie Anderson (Russell, 3rd grade)

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT? Roger Sweeney being locked in the basketball cage and rolled across the gym floor.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT? --tie-- Eating a Crisco sandwich during an assembly. Anytime I was wearing those ugly band uniforms.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS? Wow, This is a long one.  I’ve been busy.  When last we talked I had just bought Link Transportation Systems, Inc, and it was consuming most of my free time.  What spare time I did have I was serving on the Moscow Chamber of Commerce, and was Chamber President in 1996/97.  I was appointed to the Idaho Public Transportation Advisory Commission, by then Governor Phil Batt, and served as Chair of the Commission in 1998/99. I served as President of Moscow Community Theater from 1995-1999.  After I sold Link in 1999, I convinced the Kenworthy family to donate the Kenworthy Theater to Moscow Community Theater, and then transfer ownership to the Kenworthy Performing Arts Centre Board (KPAC) to hold in Public Trust as a performing arts venue for Moscow.  I served as chair of the KPAC until they made me the Executive Director later in 2000, which I did until December of last year (2002) when they made me the Artistic Director, which I am still doing.  Now I get to do all the fun stuff and don’t have to deal with all the drudgery.  
        In January of this year I also took on a contracted position as the Downtown Events Coordinator, which I have really enjoyed and am currently organizing a Downtown Merchants Association.   In 1998, I appointed by Mayor Agidius to the Moscow Transportation Advisory Commission and in 2000 Mayor Comstock appointed me to the Planning and Zoning Commission, I’m still serving on both.
        In 1994 I worked on the “No on 1” campaign (The Anti-Gay Initiative), after which I met the love of my life, Wil Hendrick.  We were together for 5 years until January 10, 1999, when he disappeared without a trace.  His story appeared on Missing Persons, and Unsolved Mysteries, neither produced any real leads in the case.  Last September a skull and jawbone were found by hunters in rural Latah County and were later confirmed to be Wil’s.  We still don’t know the events surrounding his death but the Police, Sheriff, and FBI are treating it as a homicide.  Until then they had treated the incident as a walk-a-way.  
       After Wil’s disappearance, and after I sold Link I took an 8-month leave of absence and trekked around Costa Rica.  I have decided that I will be moving there within the next few years, and if things work out should be living in Moscow 6 months of the year and in Costa Rica the other 6 months. Currently I’m exporting Americans on vacations and importing organic, fair-wage coffee from Costa Rica.  If you want to look at a vacation there just check out my website.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Most of you treated me like shit, and I forgive and thank you, because it helped make me a stronger person; and, I don’t take shit from anyone anymore.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Finding and losing the love of my life.  Wil will always be a big part of my life. Someday I hope to find someone as warm, caring, and joyful who can share my life, and we can grow older together.  For those of you who are married or have a partner, don’t ever take them for granted. What you have is precious.  Love is very special and you will never know how special, until you loose it.  Tell them that you love them everyday, and hug your kids.  They are just as precious.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL –   A.B. McDonald.  Remember  Madge Wallen and Faye Gagon?

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        SONG –  “Mexican Radio” by Wall of Voodoo
        MOVIE -  Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
        TEACHER -  Karen Telin both 5th and 8th Grade.  Still see her around town.  Followed closely by Carole Hughes. (Vigorous Verbs)

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - After Mom’s champagne reception; walking across the graduation stage drunk, and still being drunk at the senior party.  Hooboy!

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT— There were WAY to many to choose just one.  My therapist tells me no permanent damage was done.

HAVE YOU BEEN OR ARE YOU CURRENTLY SERVING YOUR COUNTRY WITH THE ARMED FORCES? WHERE AND WHEN? Yes Army National Guard.  116 Engr BN Co B-   Moscow, Idaho, Army Air Guard  66 Aviation Brigade, HHC, Ft Lewis Washington
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
I have been working at Microsoft for the past 15 years. For fun, I play softball with some work buddies and manage our team. I also enjoy volleyball, shooting pool and helping with my son’s Little League team. I’m still married (14 years in June) to Nancy, a beautiful, intelligent, talented woman.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Life’s been good to me so far. I can’t complain, but sometimes I still do.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        I have two handsome, bright and creative boys, Arlan (9) and Derek (8). Both are in the gifted and talented program at school. They like to procrastinate with their homework as much as I did and it drives me crazy. It’s my mother’s curse: she said some day I would have kids just like me.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        My friends and family are the best part of my life. Most days, I ask my lovely wife Nancy, “How did I get so lucky?”

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – Valley View Elementary (Pleasanton, CA)

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - Rock Lobster by the B-52s
         MOVIE – Rocky Horror Picture Show
         TEACHER - Mrs. Blanche McKennon, it was great fun hhhhaving birthday parties during calculus  class!

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT -  I remember taking the bus to Spokane for High School Bowl games with Sue Hovey, Paul Thomson, Scott Hunter and Sharon Eroshenko. A close second must have been when Erik BeVan lit the new workbench in chemistry class on fire.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT – Well, if it’s optional, I’ll just skip this one.
 
 

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        We were lucky to grow up in Moscow and we had some great times together.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        David and I have three wonderful girls; Paige (10), Casey (8) and Megan (6). They all do really well in school and are on the year round swim team. They also play softball each spring and are learning to play tennis. Paige is in the fourth grade choir and loves to wakeboard.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        My most rewarding aspect of my life is my family. David and I will celebrate our 17th anniversary in July and we have three beautiful, healthy girls.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – James Madison, Anaheim, California

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - “We Got the Beat”  by thee Go Go’s.&ammp;llt;
         MOVIE – Tootsie
         TEACHER - Mr. Frye

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT -
        Graduation was very exciting to me. I couldn’t wait to get out on my own and go to college.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT –  I can’t think of anything but I’m sure there were many.
 
 

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Ryan—15, will start 10th grade @ MHS in the fall.
        Shawn—11, starting 6th grade @ McDonald school this fall.
 
 

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        I am very thankful that I grew up in Moscow and attended 12 years of school there. The friends I made (and still have) and the experiences I had provided me with a strong basis on which to build the rest of my life. Many people I know look back on their high school years with negative feelings.  I have so many wonderful memories and am so thankful!

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS:
        Spencer, 10 yrs – loves sports, comedy, and anything with wheels; not thrilled with academic pursuits.
        Miranda, 6 years – loves animals, anything “girly”, and school; not too thrilled with athletic pursuits.
        Baby Boy Lybyer - due August 1, 2003 !!

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Enjoying a wonderful marriage with Randy, having children, and building a life together as a family.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – McDonald

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        SONG - Anything by the Go Go’s!!
         MOVIE - Urban Cowboy (that’s hard to admit!!!)
         TEACHER - Laurie Dixon

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Probably hearing my name announced as Moscow’s Junior Miss, I was stunned.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT - Too many to mention, but would have involved Rudy, Mark, Gregor, Bashaw, or Vaughn (or all of the above).  I’ve recovered from most of them after 20 years.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
Graduate school, marriage, job, children, interspersed with an occasional round of golf.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        No advice just a quote I like….
        Human beings, vegetables or cosmic dust; we all dance to a mysterious tune, intoned in the distance by an invisible piper – Albert Einstein.

    Ok, well maybe one piece of advice… life is short, play more golf (the ultimate metaphor for life).

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Princess Audrey: blonde hair, blue eyes, smart and gorgeous; turns 5 on my birthday July 17th; sleeps with her princess dress-up on.
        Cowboy Aaron: blonde hair, blue eyes, smart and handsome; turned 2 in April; sleeps with his boots on.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Family – wife and children
        Mission trips to Alaska (1996) and Scotland (2003)

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: McDonald Elementary

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        SONG - Pink Floyd – Another Brick in the Wall, AC/DC – Highway To Hell.
        MOVIE—Blade Runner, Monty Python’s The Meaning of Life.
        TEACHER—Mr. Frei  - History

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Sorry, none that I care to memorialize in writing should my children ever read this in the future.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT— Ditto the statement above.
 
 

WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS?
Since our last reunion I obtained my Ph.D. in Genetics at Cornell U. I moved back to Moscow with my husband and have been doing research in the area of lipid metabolism at WSU.

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Exercise and don’t eat too much sugar.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        Ardina (7), Johan (almost 4)

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        Even though it is hectic, I’ve enjoyed the dynamics of balancing a family and career. My kids and husband are wonderful and have taught me a lot. I’m also happy to be involved in the fast paced and stimulating world of modern molecular genetics research.

NAME OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL – West Park

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
        SONG - I can’t remember. All I can think of is that Abba was my favorite group in grade school.
        MOVIE - ET
        TEACHER – Mr. Bockino

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - Decorating the teacher’s lounge. Model UN in Missoula.

MOST EMBARRASSING MOMENT?
        Being in drill team in the 8th grade. By the end of the season I’d lost interest and found myself in a performance during a basketball game. Suddenly I had absolutely no recollection of the routine.
 
 

WHAT ONE THING WOULD YOU LIKE TO TELL YOUR CLASSMATES AFTER 20 YEARS?
        Live and enjoy your life to the fullest. Don’t allow negative or petty things get in the way of being true to yourself and others. But most importantly I have learned throughout the years to laugh, laugh, laugh! It is good for the soul.

BRIEFLY BRAG ABOUT YOUR KIDS (NAMES AND AGES):
        I have a son, Brandon, 17 who will be a senior at Pullman High in the fall. I also have a daughter Britne, 14 who will be a freshman at Pullman in the fall. I could not have asked for better children. I think that they are great. I really have been blessed.

WHAT HAS BEEN THE MOST REWARDING ASPECT OF YOUR LIFE SINCE GRADUATION FROM MHS?
        The most rewarding aspect would have to be my marriage to a wonderful man and the birth of my two kids.

DURING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL YEARS WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE:
         SONG - “Stairway to Heaven”
         MOVIE – Halloween I
         TEACHER - Mr. Weisel

MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT - GRADUATING!!!!!