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Class of 1987 wants to know...
Denise Zachariah name | Denise Zachariah | home | Puerto Rico | relationship | Married | kids/pets | 2 kids: Sam - 2 years old
Malia - 6 months old
No pets allowed until I get the kids potty trained! | job | Undergrad degree in English & Rhetoric from UIUC; Taught English in the Peace Corps for 2 years in the Republic of Armenia; Completed a Masters Degree in Urban & Regional Planning from UIUC in 1998; Worked/Volunteered at several nonprofits in Oregon, California & Washington providing housing/homeownership education. | accomplishments | Learning to speak Armenian, living overseas, and using an outhouse for 2 years!
(and, of course, being a great mom to 2 beautiful children, right?) | during BTHS | Band (Concert/Symphonic/Marching/Pit), Student Council, Cheerleading, |
Charlene Krueger name | Charlene Krueger | home | Plainfield, IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Craig - 10 Sean - 7 | job | IT Manager, Blue Cross Blue Shield of IL | accomplishments | My two amazing kids, still married for almost 18 years | during BTHS | Band, Student Council | after BTHS | Just work, marriage and kids. :-) | travel | Any away Bears game | grown up | Life was much easier - if only I knew then what I know now... | kids might do | I'd rather not say... |
name | Linda Carlston (Sedwick) | home | Phoenix, Arizona | relationship | Married | kids/pets | We have two girls born 12 months apart; Sydney- age 16 months and Taylor - age 4 months.
Also a dog and a cat. | job | I decided to stay at home until the kids are in school. Before the kids, I worked as a CVT (certified veterinary technician) first in general practice, emergency and then oncology.
During this time, I also completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at ASU. | accomplishments | Major accomplishments would include graduating college Cum Laude, becoming a CVT and of course having two wonderful kids. | during BTHS | Activities while at BTHS include Marching and Symphonic band; art class- painted the mural in the Commons. | after BTHS | Activities after BTHS include traveling to India and Europe, College, taking care of sick and injured animals.
| travel | Europe | grown up | Do we ever really grow up? | kids might do | Where do I begin? | hollywood | Meg Ryan | book/movie | The last book that I had time to read was The Davinci Code.
The last movie I saw was Casino Royale. |
Joe Cook name | JOE COOK | home | SAUK VILLAGE | relationship | Dating | kids/pets | 2 CHILDREN PRESTON AGE 6 AND LAYNE' AGE 4 AND A SOON TO BE STEP SON JAKE AGE 14. WE HAVE 2 ENGLISH MASTIFFS AND 2 CATS | job | I HAVE MY OWN RESTORATION SHOP, AND AM ALSO A LOCAL UNION 597 PIPEFITTER | accomplishments | I AM PROUD OF MY CHILDREN, AS THEY ARE MY LIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!! | during BTHS | VICA STATE CHAMPION FOR AUTOBADY REPAIR AND 5TH AT NATIONALS. PLUS LOTS OF OTHERS BUT NONE LEFT MY NAME ON THE WALL LIKE VICA DID! | after BTHS | MY FAMILY MY SHOP DRAG RACING THE LIST GOES ON AND ON | travel | OUR SUMMER HOME IN INDIANA | grown up | NOPE NOT YET????? | kids might do | OH MY GOODNESS THE LIST IS HUGE | hollywood | WHO KNOWS, MY LIFE WOULD JUST BE ABOUT A BUNCH OF ACCIDENTS AND HOSPITALS. | book/movie | BOOK? WHAT IS A BOOK? MOVIE "WILD HOGS" |
name | Susan (Billo) Stallman | home | Zionsville, Indiana | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Michelle 9
Anthony 6 | job | University of Indianapolis
Stay-at-home Mom | accomplishments | I strive to be the Best Mom, Wife & Friend that I can be. I think my Mom would be really proud of me. | during BTHS | Outdoor Adventure Club,
Bowling Club (for a short time)
& worked in the Dean's office | after BTHS | I volunteer at my children's school, Girl Scouts & my church. | travel | Hilton Head Island, Virginia Beach & Florida beaches! | grown up | When I moved away from home, got married and bought my first house at age 25. | kids might do | Are you kidding??? Everything! If what comes around goes around, I'm in big trouble in a few years! | hollywood | Then: Molly Ringwald
Now: Patricia Heaton (Everybody loves Raymond) | book/movie | Book: Rascal - yes, with my daughter. Author: Sterling North.
Movie: Man of the Year with Robin Williams |
Curt Whittinghill name | Curt W Whittinghill | home | Beecher | relationship | Single | kids/pets | none | job | Nicor Gas for 10 years | accomplishments | Good job,nice place to live and still some good friends from school days... | during BTHS | Drinking and into sports somewhat and the beach.. | after BTHS | Alot of work,some sports,a little drinking still,not as much as in school though!Did a cruise,lived in Florida Keys,still go back every year. | travel | St.Croix | grown up | Trying not too,10 years ago when I got a real job maybe | kids might do | partied alot | hollywood | you tell me??? | book/movie | "Payton"...a book about his life.. |
name | Judy Balogh | home | Parkforest, Illinois | relationship | Divorced | kids/pets | I have no Children, or Pets. I currently live alone. | job | I have attended Prairie State and continue my Education to become a Special Education Teacher. | accomplishments | I am proud of the Jobs I have had, and the ability to pick up the pieces of my life after divorce. | during BTHS | Sports, Volleyball, Softball. I was part of the Outdoor adventure Club, and I also was on the Bowling league. | after BTHS | N/A | travel | Colorado | grown up | Who said I grew up??? | kids might do | Started smoking.... Not one of my wiser choices... | hollywood | I have no clue. I do Like Julia Roberts though... | book/movie | Divine Purpose. and the Last Movie I saw was Invinsible. |
James Pigatti name | Jim Pigatti | home | Crete, but moving to Chgo. Hts. | relationship | Married | kids/pets | One son, under a year old. | job | Shhhhhhh. | accomplishments | Being a father, writing music. | during BTHS | Artist, DJ. | after BTHS | Artist, DJ, Vocalist for a few local bands, Husband & Father. | travel | California | grown up | 19 yrs young | kids might do | Go to B.T.H.S. | hollywood | ? | book/movie | Running boards & rumble seats.
Green Street Hooligans. |
Joe Gruszkowski name | Joe Gruszkowski | home | Lowell, Indiana | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Brittany-16
Joey-12
Pets: Sampson-dog
Romeo-dog
Rabbit-Talulah | job | Marine Corps- 10 years
Loan officer- 10 years | accomplishments | Very Proud of my children, wife, and proud to have served my country. | during BTHS | Judo, freshman football, track | after BTHS | Marine Corps, raising a family, I love to fish and hunt. | travel | Jamaica | grown up | I haven't yet! | kids might do | Nothing. I was an angel in high school. |
Gerald R. Jurek Jr. name | Jay Jurek | home | Chicago's East Village. | relationship | Married | kids/pets | No kids yet, but coming soon. Three cats -- Agave, Harmonie and Miss May -- consume my attention. | job | UIC Library of the Health Sciences | accomplishments | Still breathing! | during BTHS | Funny, I remember lots of clowning around. | after BTHS | Living, living, living. | travel | Sweet memories of Spain. | grown up | A wintry cornfield in Bosnia-Herzegovina, 1995. | kids might do | One should not post such secrets to the Web! | hollywood | I've been told I look like Nicholas Cage. | book/movie | "Black Rednecks and White Liberals" by Thomas Sowell. If I don't take my wife to a movie soon, I'ma be in trouble. |
Samantha Gruszkowski name | Samantha Gruszkowski | home | Lowell, Indiana | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Brittany-16
Joey-12
Pets: dog-Sampson
dog-Romeo
rabbit-Tulula
| job | I have a home based business | accomplishments | I am very proud of my family | during BTHS | Band, gymnastics,student council | after BTHS | Being a mom :-) | travel | Jamaica | grown up | when my first child was born | kids might do | uggh, I try not to think about it. |
Kim Kislowski name | Kim Kislowski | home | Crown Point | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Kelly (10)
Joey (7)
| job | I have been the Marketing Manager for the Chicago Southland CVB for 17 years. | accomplishments | My children | during BTHS | Yearbook
Student Government
NHS
| travel | Disney | grown up | Now that my kids are in school. |
Rich Atwood name | Rich Atwood | home | Steger | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Rebecca 10, Jonathan 6, William 3 | job | Associates in Wildlife Mgt (Hocking College- Nelsonville, OH 1989), Associates in Fire Science- Prairie State 2006, Captain/Training Administrator- Sauk Village Fire Department | accomplishments | Having my dream job and a wonderful family | during BTHS | BAND!!!
Student Council
Drummer for the Choraliers | after BTHS | College, more college, and working on my old house | travel | anywhere but here | grown up | Grown up? What's that? | kids might do | Uh... I was an angel.... | hollywood | Sylvester Stallone (just kidding) uh... I'll come back to this | book/movie | Mine- Roan Odyssey
Movie? Shrek 2- Finally. |
name | Mishelle Goodwin | home | Steger, IL | relationship | Significant Other | kids/pets | Noe (Son) 9 Years Old
Alexis (Daughter) 8 Years Old
Brittany (Daughter) 7 Years Old | job | Some College
St. James Hospital & Health Centers | accomplishments | My three children | during BTHS | Bowling, Choir | after BTHS | Softball, Horseback Riding, Travelling and kids sports | travel | Cancun, Mexico | grown up | When I had my first child. |
name | James Couch | home | Sauk Village- Still | relationship | Divorced | kids/pets | none | job | Crete Township Fire Portection Dist.
Firefighter/Paramedic- Full time employee
Steger Fire Dept.
Captain/Paramedic
something to do on my days off.
Waiting to be called to work in Chicago as Paramedic
| accomplishments | I have been in fire service before getting out of school, I began at 17, so I have been a firefighter for over 20 years.
Some people from school, I have even treated and taken to the hospital once or twice. | after BTHS | I was police dispatcher for 10 yrs and reserve police officer for 3 of those 10 also.
Married and divorced after 8 yrs.
I really love my job treating the sick and injured.
I was hurt on the job on Christmas Eve 2004, I was first into a 2 story house fire, and the floor was burned away, I fell into the basement and broke my right foot in 5 places, spent 3 months off-duty.
| travel | Taking a cruise to Alaska in May 07. | grown up | Never grown up. | kids might do | nothing | book/movie | Saw Wild Hogs, funny movie. |
name | Belinda (Wells) Waugh | home | Woodville, Alabama | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Jared Lee, 5 years old
No pets, we're allergic! | job | Wife & Mother - The hardest job i have ever had! I've done all kinds of secretarial work, and worked in banks for 10 years. I was working while in school, at Blvd. Medical Clinic in Chgo Hts. | accomplishments | My child, of course! Singing in church, and for sick people (Their smiles meant everything to me.) AND doing MANY benefit shows here in Alabama for several charities.
* This is funny. A lot of those benefits were done opening shows for a Billy Ray Cyrus impersonator. (He was actually REALLY good!)
Oh, and I almost forgot. I ACTUALLY learned to cook, and now Jared calls me Rachael Ray! (I dont use too much EVOO, though.) | during BTHS | Concert Choir and Choraliers. President of FFA/Hero Club. My last year, I would leave early every day to work at the clinic. | after BTHS | I CHOSE not to attend college, because I was working at the time, and making pretty good money. I lived alone in Chicago Heights for 2 years after Mom and Dad moved to AL. I moved here June, 1992. (15 years, wow, time flies!) I didnt quit working until a year after Jared was born, and I was diagnosed with double meneire's disease (fluid in both ears, causes dizziness, etc.) I am being treated for it and most days are pretty good. | travel | Orange Beach (the Gulf) or the Smoky Mountains | grown up | I HAD to grow up when Jared was born, we were both sick, and he had to have surgery at 1 month old, and only 6 pounds. He's just fine now, and will be starting Kindergarten in August. | kids might do | I was always gullible and would give people rides. Luckily, the Lord was with me and there were no "bad guys." | hollywood | Olivia Burnette (remember "the Torkelsons?")
or maybe Wynonna Judd? | book/movie | It's been a while, but my favorite book is "Tuesdays with Morrie" and my favorite movie is "Oh Brother, Where art thou?" |
name | Kris (Haines)Juarez | home | Bloomington, IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Rebecca 9yrs, Lauryn 3yrs | job | medical billing specialist | accomplishments | my family of course, but recently having the nerve to join the choir at our church and sing in front of over 2000 people! | during BTHS | symp/jazz/pep/marching band, jr/sr class board, outdoor adventure club jr yr | after BTHS | before we moved I played my bass guitar with the worship team at our church, now am a part of our church choir | travel | don't get to travel | grown up | the first time when each of my girls were born, the next time when my dad died,last most recently when we learned my husband has cancer | kids might do | underage drinking, I just pray that they will learn from my experience. | hollywood | not a clue | book/movie | Full life in Christ by Andrew Murray....last movie was Big Fish |
Maria Nagel name | Maria Acena Nagel | home | Denver, CO | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Sons: Jaden (4 yo) and Gabriel (2 yo)
Dog: Brutus (12 yo) | job | University of Chicago - College; University of Illinois - Graduate and Medical School; University of Colorado Health Sciences Center - Neurology resident then Neurology fellow.
I am now working as a Neurovirologist at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. If you get shingles/zoster, please call me! | accomplishments | My major accomplishment is having 2 wonderful boys during residency and surviving. I am proud of having a career in research despite all the obstacles that I encountered. I am also proud of my husband, family and friends for their love and support. | during BTHS | Student Council, choir, jazz band, cheerleading | after BTHS | I discovered my athletic side - preying mantis kung fu, rock climbing instructor, hiking, and skiing. | travel | Home - I'm rarely there. | grown up | After I had my first son, my whole world changed as I viewed it through the eyes of a mother. | kids might do | Driving. | hollywood | I'll let the casting directors pick. | book/movie | Last book - romance novel.
Last movie - "300", yum... |
Marc Trevino name | Marc Trevino | home | 30 E. Donovan Court, Crete, IL 60417 | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Son, Marc, age 4 | job | B.A. 1992; J.D. 1995.
Working as an attorney in Homewood, IL | accomplishments | proud to graduate from BTHS! | during BTHS | Chess Club
Band | after BTHS | Golf | travel | Venice | grown up | When I had to ask: "Who is FICA, and why is he taking all my money?" | kids might do | Kept to myself, didn't socailize, didn't go to prom | hollywood | Bill Gates in "Revenge of the Nerds-the prequel" LOL | book/movie | Book: HP C6100 owner's manuel for my color printer (it really is the size of a book)
Movie: Saw 3 |
name | Ken Lambertino | home | Crown Point, Indiana | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Michael - 15
Matthew - 11
Dog - Ginger | job | I Attended South Suburban College For Graphic Arts Technology. Received certificates for Press, Pre-Press, and Desktop Publishing. In 1989 I got an job as Printer Trainee at Federal Signal Corporation in their in-plant print shop. I print the Installation Instruction Sheets and Manuals for the police car light bars and outdoor warning sirens. After 18 years I'm currently the Print Shop Coordinator. | accomplishments | I'm very proud to have such a loving and supporting family. To which, if I didn't have them I would have nothing. | during BTHS | Bowling Club, P.E. Leader, VICA Graphic Arts, Newspaper Staff | after BTHS | Bowling League, Christian Men's Softball League | travel | The London, England trip in high school in '85/'86. | grown up | When I became a father. | kids might do | Jim Slawnikowski and I went to the Lincolnshire golf course and stole the little stop signs on the golf cart paths and the flags in the holes. Then we got some other street signs driving around. | hollywood | I don't think my life is that exciting to make a movie of it. Really!!! Who would want to see it? It would bomb worse than From Justin to Kelly. | book/movie | Last book - The Hot Zone
Last movie - Facing The Giants |
name | Carrie Blocker | home | Phoenix, AZ | relationship | Significant Other | kids/pets | My son Cordell, 8
My dogs Chip & Lacy | job | Accounts Receivable/IT Manager for Neurology Group | travel | Georgia | grown up | 3 days after graduation when I packed my bags and moved to Georgia | book/movie | Last book - Dutch Chicago
Last Movie - Night at the museum |
Courtland Holman name | Courtland Holman | home | Park Forest | relationship | Married | kids/pets | My daughter - Jamelia Marie Holman, age 3
My Son - Joshua Edwin Holman, age 2 | job | I've been working at Governors State University for 15 years and I also work part time at the Steger/S. Chicago Public Library |
Joab Ryan name | Joab | home | Tioga Texas | relationship | Dating | job | CAD Designer | accomplishments | Moving out and living a great life. | during BTHS | Daydreaming, Autos, Art | after BTHS | Everything else | travel | Chi town | grown up | At the ripe age of 18, getting a job an apt. and not going back. | kids might do | Caused trouble. | hollywood | Chis Rock | book/movie | i saw 300, very good movie. |
name | Sheryl (Weldon) Cook | home | Beecher, IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Rachel (deceased)
Aaron age 9
Emily age 7
Allen age 4 | job | Bachelor Degree in Elem Educ.
Taught a couple years before my children were born | accomplishments | Homeschooling my children and helping to run a horse ranch | during BTHS | Symphonic Band
Student Council
Church activities |
name | JOE COOK | home | SAUK VILLAGE | relationship | Significant Other | kids/pets | STEPSON JAKE 14, PRESTON 6, LAYNE 4. 2 BIG OLE ENGLISH MASTIFFS | accomplishments | MY KIDS AND FAMILY | during BTHS | TROUBLE | after BTHS | MORE TROUBLE | travel | THE DRAG STRIP | grown up | HAVE NOT YET BUT I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED | kids might do | UUUMMMMMM???? RATHER NOT SAY | book/movie | HOT ROD MAGAZINE, MOVIE THE ROBINSONS |
Kym Steiber name | kym | home | crete | relationship | None of Your Business! | kids/pets | I have 4 children. Bryanna is 13, McKenzie is 8, Joey is 7, and Luke will be 6. | job | I am working now as a dental assistant for Dr.Cubbon in Crete. | accomplishments | I am proud of the 4 children that i have. | travel | Florida | grown up | about 13 years ago | kids might do | smoke in the bathroom | hollywood | Drew Barrymore |
Bill Judd name | Bill Judd | home | Lockport Illinois | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Samantha 12
Tabitha 5
Dogs: Amy and Emerald | job | Graduated SIU with BA in Communications. Worked in radio for 10 years. Now working for inventory company | accomplishments | Worked 3 years in Nashville at Libery Records. Got name into liner notes on three albums. | travel | Vegas | grown up | The day before my oldest child was born. |
name | Tina Schimmel | home | Morris, Il | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Jessica 19Yrs. in May
Jenna 17Yrs.
Avery 5Yrs.
2 dogs | job | Stay at home mom | accomplishments | I am very proud of my husband and kids. | during BTHS | Some softball | after BTHS | UMC- Underground Mommies Club | travel | Anywhere with Jeff | book/movie | The Audacity of Hope Movie: Because I Said So |
name | DESIREE KENDRA | home | Tinley Park, Illinois | relationship | Divorced | kids/pets | No children. It just wasn't in the cards for me. | job | I work for a financial consulting firm in downtown Chicago. | accomplishments | I don't believe I have accomplished anything that amazing. I am really grateful that I have some great friends to share life & good times with. | during BTHS | THEATRE & CHOIR & TENNIS & MURAL TEAM & THE PAPER | after BTHS | STILL IN THEATRE!
It has shaped my life completely.
I have even done a few shows with Mr. Rick Rapp himself. And guess what?
He lets me call him RICK! | travel | PALM SPRINGS CALIFORNIA | grown up | When I got divorced, moved back to the suburbs and realized that I am only truly happy when I am near my family and all of friends. | kids might do | If I had kids I would want them to stay away from Algebra. It almost killed me! | hollywood | Dakota Fanning and Sandra Bullock. They both can do that "I have know idea what the hell I'm doing, but I'm going to do it anyway and hope for the best" look.
I call it, "The Desi" look. | book/movie | Shirley Valentine (movie)
It's about a woman trying to reclaim a bit of the wild and fearless woman she was in her younger days. HHHMM???? Sound familar anyone? |
Jose Cantu name | Jose Cantu | home | Plainfield | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Cecilia -5, Joey -3 | job | University of IL - Champaign
B.S. Accounting | accomplishments | My kids of course! | during BTHS | wrestling (bad), golf (terrible), band (not bad), chess (the best but I won't brag because it is chess!) | after BTHS | Running three Chicago marathons and completing them all. | travel | Vegas! | grown up | Not gonna do it. | kids might do | hang out at Rich Gomez's. I hear he still goes to Trail. | hollywood | then: Edward James Olmos
now: Edward James Olmos with a wig | book/movie | Probably an Anne Rice novel..DON'T JUDGE ME!
Bridge to Teribithia - ok judge me. |
Dave Betz name | Dave Betz | home | Lynwood, IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | No children
2 Jack Russell Terriers - Buddy & Suzzie | job | M.A. in Communications & Training; B.S. in Business Administration & Marketing.
Working as Senior Administrator for Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center, helping about 1000 at-risk youth per year in Chicago & suburbs.
Also, owner and President of my own corporation - Resource Development Solutions - which does training, consulting, grant writing, and group drumming for non-profits, for-profits, and conferences.
| accomplishments | getting (family, friends, self) through tough times | during BTHS | Class leadership. Mathletes. Spanish Club. NHS. | after BTHS | Lots of college extra-curriculars. | travel | Costa Rica; Spain; Germany | grown up | What are you talking about? | kids might do | Yeah... | hollywood | any energetic actor could play me now or then |
name | Marc LaPeaux | home | Sunny Southern California | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Bradley - 16
Nicole - 8
Two dogs: Chance and Bailey | job | Graduated from Cal State Fullerton with a degree in Marketing in 1994
Working full time in Construction Defect Claims
Part time with my own Party Planning business. | accomplishments | Both of my kids!
Married 11 years and going strong with everyting I always dreamed of one day having. | during BTHS | Student Tech Director
Student Counsel
Golf Team | after BTHS | More Golf
Softball, music, movies
| travel | Las Vegas BABY!!! | grown up | Sometime after that first mortgage payment I suppose but I would guess it really happened when I realized I was responsible for someone other than myself. (kids) | kids might do | Party a little too much.
Oh, and trying to steal the runway lights from the Lynwood airport wasn't too bright either..... | hollywood | Then Peter Delouise (you know the 21 jump street guy?)
Now.... How 'bout Toby Keith | book/movie | My daughter and I read Eragon together.
300 was the last movie. |
name | Melissa Swinson (lindmark) | home | Stillwater MN | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Jason-11
Samuel-7
Mikie Jr.-1 yr
Emma- on the way | job | Certified Medical Assistant, Nurses Assistant,in training for Phelbotomist | accomplishments | Got away from the bad stuff | during BTHS | gymnastics and choir | grown up | Realized I had to grow up at 32, then changed my life | kids might do | Do I have to say... | book/movie | Not a big reader, Pursuit of happyness |
name | Laurie (Jensen) Doyle | home | Crown Point, IN | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Lauren 8
Kaitlyn 4
Erin 2
Cheli (Dog) 10 | job | BA in Elementary Ed
Currently a Stay at Home MOM
| accomplishments | My three beautiful daughters. I will never accomplish anything bigger or better! | during BTHS | Band, Cheerleading, Student Council, NHS | after BTHS | Ran my first 5K last fall. Other than that most of my "activities" are kid related. | travel | California: I have family out there that I miss terribly. | grown up | When they handed Lauren to me in the hospital. | kids might do | What? I was an angel in high school!!?? | hollywood | Sandra Bullock, now and then. | book/movie | Book: The Secret by Rhonda Byrne
Movie: The Santa Clause III
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name | Shawn Meskens (Butler) | home | Orange City, FL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | 1 boy J.J. age 7 1/2 months. We have to rottweilers named Tinkerbell and Dozer. | job | I am currently worrking for my in-laws at Seminole Glass in Altamonte Springs, FL | accomplishments | Owning my own home (did that before I met my husband) but the most wonderful thing in my life would have to be my son J.J. | during BTHS | Choir, being in the musicals and just hanging out with my friends. | after BTHS | I moved to Florida, found a job, built my house, met my husband, got married and had my son.
| travel | Illinois | grown up | Wait, do you mean I grew up? I guess when I made my first car payment. | kids might do | I was a goodie two shoes so, it isn't what I did that I worry he will do it is what his father did that I worry about. | book/movie | Just reread the last Harry Potter book I am hooked on them. John and I just watched the last James Bond film. |
Greg Gacke name | Greg Gacke | home | Crest Hill, IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Cara -15
Logan-13
Wayne-11
Joseph-8 | job | School of hard knocks.. live and learn | accomplishments | USMC Desert storm Vet - Proud I came back | during BTHS | Tennis, Bowling, chess, and alot of drinking | after BTHS | Marines - 5 years, Lived in Southern CA for about 10 years... | travel | Vegas and Japan | grown up | Tough question -- I still don't know if I want to be a cowboy or a fireman, so maybe now I'm a kid with more responsibilities? | kids might do | Be afraid to try something | hollywood | Matt Damon - then and now | book/movie | Donald Trump book I'm still reading and last movie was SHOOTER... kewl movie.. |
name | Scott Stokes | home | St. John - Indiana | relationship | Married | kids/pets | 2 Kids - Molly 7 and Jack 4
| accomplishments | My kids and my life in general |
Lori Woodward name | LORI (DUNNE) WOODWARD | home | SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHATS | relationship | Married | kids/pets | 3 BOYS 1 DOG | job | MORTGAGE LOAN OFFICER | accomplishments | RAISING 3 WONDERFUL BOYS | during BTHS | A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING | after BTHS | PRESIDENT OF PARENT GROUP AT TRAIL, PTA CHARIMAN FOR DIST 194, STEGER LITTLE LEAGUE BOARD MEMBER | travel | LAS VEGAS | grown up | WHEN MY SON GRADUATED HIGH SCHOOL AND I SAW MY OLD TEACHERS. MY YOUNGEST HAS THE SAME PITCHING COACH THAT OUR CLASSMATES HAD! | kids might do | I AM NOT TELLING!!! | book/movie | FLAT STANLEY |
Ericka Myers name | Ericka Myers (Ouverson) | home | Crown Point, IN | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Phil - Oh yeah...he's my husband/kid
Courtney - 13 years old
Lauren - 11 years old
3 cats - 3 cats too many! | job | Completed Cosmetology School and still doing hair, at Robert Anthony Hair Design | accomplishments | My two girls - we're very proud of them!!
Just proud of the decisons I've made thoughout my life. Things are GREAT! | during BTHS | Choir all 4 years.
Musical all 4 years.
Member of VICA
Member of National Honor Society | after BTHS | Girl Scout Leader for my girls. | travel | A Cruise where we stopped at Cayman Island | grown up | Who says we're grown UP! But children do make you feel OLD! | kids might do | A few things I'd rather not mention. | hollywood | Really not sure | book/movie | I think "The Guardian" was the last movie. |
name | Jennifer "Mintie" Scanland | home | Chicago | relationship | Single | kids/pets | No, no and no | job | I followed my dream of being a photographer and am always working on the next project. My "day" job is as a graphic designer. | accomplishments | My first gallery opening was the best day of my life. Finishing the Chicago Marathon was the second best day. | during BTHS | I think I was in a choir or two [although, I don't know how the hell they ever let me sing!]. I was also on the Newspaper Staff and I did a myriad of photography projects for the school. | after BTHS | Traveling... like ALOT! Which has allowed me to grow my body of work. | travel | Italy | grown up | I'm not! | kids might do | I regret nothing. I also don't have any kids... and I definately don't regret that! | hollywood | Back then: Ally Sheedy?
Today: Angelina Jolie!!! | book/movie | I just watched Shortbus, which was fantastic. And I'm actually in the middle of reading Mein Kampf. Quite scary, actually. |
Christy Pietrzak name | Christy Merkner Pietrzak | home | New Carlisle, Indiana | relationship | Married | kids/pets | When I married Tom, I was blessed to also become a spare mom to Stephanie, now 17, and David, 14. Together, Tom & I have a one year old baby girl named Zoe. We also have a cat, Calli, and a cockatiel, Pretty. | job | After eleven years, I jumped off the edge of the mundane corporate world and into the fulfilling life of education, teaching English as a New Language. I use my Spanish skills daily--Doctora would be proud. | accomplishments | My baby girl Zoe absolutely amazes me. Why didn't anyone tell me how cool being a mom is? (Although I'm glad I was older when I had her!) I'm also so grateful to be able to help so many students and their parents with my Spanish. | during BTHS | Concert and swing choirs, class officer, NHS, chasing drummers (I married one!)... I can't remember! It has been 20 years! | after BTHS | Valparaiso University for my Bachelor's Degree; international sales in Chicago for 3 years; corporate human resources manager for Berliner & Marx for 6 years; human resources manager for the South Bend Tribune for 2-1/2 years; married Tom on 9/22/01; finally woke up from a corporate sleep; ESL Assistant for 2 years at Rolling Prairie Elementary School concurrently with a teacher licensing program at Bethel College in Mishawaka, IN; in second year as ESL/ENL Teacher for New Prairie United Schools, based out of Rolling Prairie Elementary; concurrently taking graduate courses at Indiana University South Bend (and also had a baby during all of this!). | travel | Mexico (I studied there during college.) | grown up | I realized I was truly grown up when I held my daughter for the first time. Everything about life changed, all for the better. | kids might do | Three of us didn't take the bus home from Great America, choosing to ride home with the guys we liked. We all paid dearly for that mistake. My oldest kids already know not to do the same. (Every once in a while, my parents will still harp on me about that!) | book/movie | I love reading "I Love You So" by Marianne Richmond to Zoe most nights. I have a one year old...what's a movie? |
Chris Snodgrass name | Chris Snodgrass | home | Burnham, IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Kyle-16 Matthew-14 Justin-7 | job | Plant Engineer, Also with my wife we are self employed and run a Commercial Cleaning Company for various local restaurants | accomplishments | ALL OF THE ABOVE | during BTHS | pretty much nothing...LOOOSER | after BTHS | Enviromental Degree..... | travel | Vegas | grown up | When my Third boy was born.....and the older ones called my old man...lol | kids might do | Didnt do a DAMM thing, Hope they take advantage of everything | book/movie | Jim Marrs: Rule By Secrecy
Movies--Whatever the kids want to watch !!!! (DISNEY/PIXAR) |
KELLY HOWARD name | Kelly Howard (Hooks) | home | Kendallville, INDIANA | relationship | Divorced | kids/pets | Chloe-7
Brooke-6
Logan-4
NO PETS! Kids keep me busy enough...did have 2 Goldfishies, Jaxon & Jillian, had a "toilet funeral" recently...it was devastating! | job | For many years I worked in the Retail field-I managed my own store for a few years until I got tired of the "customer" always being right...lol. Went back to school for a while and then landed a gov't job in which I only stayed a year, only to find myself moving away from my whole family and my home of 30 years to start life over in a town where I absolutely knew "no-one" except my husband...from there, I was a stay at home Mommy for 5 1/2 years, now, I am an Account Executive for a radio station, I raise my 3 children alone and I'm also a licensed Real Estate Agent... | accomplishments | My major accomplishment was picking up the pieces after the divorce and making the most out of what was left...I am very proud of my three children who keep the joy in my heart and give me the "will" and the "want to" to keep plugging away on a daily basis! They are truly my world! | during BTHS | Journalism
Bowling
"Prop Crew" ...lots of "behind the scenes" stuff. I was shy then. | after BTHS | Work, work, work...kids, kids, kids....My daughters are 10 months apart and then came my son! I know, I know......wow! I was really surprised too........ =) | travel | Still waiting...I'd love to go to Hawaii and watch the sun rise and set over the ocean. | grown up | I realized I was grown up when my Daddy died unexpectedly in January of 1998...a very eye-opening experience! | kids might do | Ahhhh.....that's a good question...I'll have to ponder on this one. | hollywood | I'm not really sure, I like Julia Roberts for back then, but? She's just way too tall, I'd have to leave it up to the "Hollywood" directors and I'd choose from there... | book/movie | The last book I read was, "Teeth Trouble" to my children...quite funny actually!
Movie: Meet the Robinson's- a kid movie! LOL! |
Teresa Sturk name | Teresa Ann Combs Sturk | home | Aurora, IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Travis - 8
Logan - 3.5
Dog: Max 9 | job | Bachelors Degree-Finance
Financial Analyst | accomplishments | My Children & My Husband- They are my world! | during BTHS | I can't remember! | after BTHS | PTA Mom!
Family Travel | travel | Vegas | grown up | When my Dad passed away. | kids might do | Whoa..I'm not even gonna go there! | hollywood | Then: Melanie Griffith
Now: Someone that weighs a little more than Melanie Griffith! | book/movie | Eight silly Monkeys-with Logan for bedtime last night.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-Theatre with Travis & Logan. |
John Brennan name | John Brennan | home | Schererville, IN | relationship | Married | kids/pets | no children, one dog, Piper an English Pointer | job | 20 years as a Fire Equipment sales and service rep. | accomplishments | I am proud of the life that I have made with my wife. We have set goals for ourselves and have been fortunate enough to have accomplish most of them. The strong friendships that I have been able to maintain after 20 years. Coming from a large family , I am fortunate enough to be very close to my parents, sisters and my brother. | during BTHS | A LOT of plays and musicals. four years on the swim team. Sometimes I think I spent more time at school after hours. | after BTHS | 13 years of Volleyball, and a lot of fishing and hunting trips with Scott Stokes. Weekends out at the lake. | travel | Hunting in Canada | grown up | When I started to agree and talk like my parents. You are only as old as you feel. | kids might do | If I had kids I dont think drinking blackberry brandy & Pepsi in the auditorium at play practice was very smart. Good thing I had a small role. | hollywood | Now and then, how about Tom Hanks. Keep your comments to yourself! | book/movie | Not a big reader, last movie, Blood Diamond. |
Kimberly Suggs name | Kim Suggs (Schwalm) | home | Wilmington, IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Anthony 18 (step-son)
3 Rotweillers | job | work part-time as a manager
going to massage therapy school almost done!!!! | accomplishments | Being married to my best friend for 16 years and finally knowing what I want to do for a living | during BTHS | chorus (not very good) didn't last long
pres. & v.p of vica
| after BTHS | work and helping out with my dad when he got into a major accident | travel | palms springs, ca & hawaii | grown up | When I moved out of my parents house | hollywood | ashley judd - now
back then - I don't know | book/movie | book- The 5th Horseman by James Patterson
movie- The Good Shepard |
Kim Hesser name | Kim Hesser | home | Park Forest | relationship | Single | kids/pets | Nope, the work I have done over the years provided plenty of opportunities to play mommy to other people's children. | job | Bachelor of Arts
Master of Health Science (2008) | accomplishments | Worked on a specialized unit searching for and stabilizing run away youth for five years finding hundred of kids. | during BTHS | I was pretty anti-social in terms of organized groups and spent most of my time trying to get out of school. | after BTHS | I have always worked multiple jobs at once and an currently working on a business plan to start my own business within the year. | travel | Mexcio, real Mexico not the commercialized areas like Cancun! | grown up | The first time someone called me ma'am. | kids might do | Hey I was a well behaved youth! | hollywood | Not sure. | book/movie | Devil in the White City and the required reading of my classes. Movies? I can't recall. |
Stacey Hastings name | Stacey Hastings (Walker) | home | Lansing, IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Tricia (deceased)
Tamara
Kasey our Beagle | job | Director of Human Resources for the Village of Lansing | after BTHS | Charity work
Lots of Travel
Golf | travel | Anywhere in the Carribbean | grown up | When I got my first mortgage book! | kids might do | Now..now...that's still a secret!! | book/movie | Book - Flags of our Fathers
Movie - Borat |
Judy Balogh name | Judy Balogh | home | Parkforest,Illinois | relationship | Divorced | kids/pets | No children, no pets. | job | Attended Prairie State College.
I work as a Teacher in Lansing Illinois. | accomplishments | I am proud of the work that I have accomplished working with children. | during BTHS | Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, and Outdoor adventure club, and Bowling.. | after BTHS | None | travel | Michigan | grown up | I do not think I have grown up yet.... lol. I would say After my divorce, I had a Lot of growing up to do. | kids might do | All the Bad habits I had while in School Partying way too much as a young person and Smoking,,, what a Nasty Habit that was!!!! | hollywood | Have no Clue, having one of me is enough... | book/movie | The Secret, and Invinsible was one of the last Movies I have seen.. |
Vicki Garcia name | Vicki Garcia | home | park forest | relationship | Significant Other | kids/pets | 2 kids 17 & 16 years
1 pet | job | medical biller |
Chris Kowalski name | Chris Kowalski | home | Chicago | relationship | Single | kids/pets | One pit bull. Ruckus. | job | Doinging Graphic design. Painting on the side | during BTHS | Judo, chess, painting, writing. | travel | Japan | grown up | When traveling I'm the only person who has directions. | hollywood | Got no idea for the then, now would be John Malkovich. | book/movie | Under the Banner of Heaven.
Pan's Labyrinth. |
Christopher Sewell name | Chris Sewell | home | Sauk Village | relationship | Significant Other | kids/pets | daughter: Shannnon 13 yo | job | Bachelors in Fire Science Management from Southern Illinois University, Office of the State Fire Marshal Fire officer III Certification, Paramedic, and a bunch of other stuff.
Currently the Fire Chief of Sauk Village | accomplishments | Raising my daughter. I never pictured myself being a Dad until I became one. Now I can't picture not being one.
Working my way through the ranks and becoming a Fire Chief.
Saving lives over the years and going through a whole lot of lifes experiences. | during BTHS | Choir and some of the musicals. | after BTHS | Lots of dating, alcohol, good times, bad times, and a wonderful career and family | travel | Florida | grown up | When I saw my daughter for the first time. I realized that I had to instantly grow up and be responsible. | book/movie | The Harry Potter series with my daughter. Actually Jodie read them outloud to Shannon and I here and there while in the car. I hate reading, always have, always will. As far as movies go I like anything with a lot of action. |
Michelle DeButch name | Michelle DeButch | home | Da Heights | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Aislinn -7 years old
Scruffy, Shaggy dogs | job | Illinois State University
Wanted to be a radio DJ. (interned at WBBM-FM) now own Advertising Agency. | accomplishments | Having a family, meeting Dan Hampton and directing him in a television commercial. | during BTHS | Volleyball
Theatre (1 year does that count)
Had Fun !!! | after BTHS | Traveling | travel | Hawaii | grown up | Freshman year in college. All I remember is my little sister waving to me as they pulled away and I cried all night. But I got over it when I went to my first party with 6 kegs!!! | kids might do | Snuck out of the bedroom window and spent the night with everyone at JUB (Jubilaton) (YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE) | hollywood | WHeew hard one:
Now: Sarah Jessica Parker
Then: Sarah Jessica Parker (she had really thick bangs like me in Footloose and brown hair.) | book/movie | Most of my reading is done with my daughter so it would be Mrs Dazy is Crazy. Last movie seen was Shooter-YOU GO MARKY MARK - IT'S BEEN 20 YEARS FOR YOU TOO |
Jim Calabrese name | Jim Calabrese | home | I'm in the process of moving to Kennett Square, PA. I had lived in Chicago Heights for about 12 years prior to this move. | relationship | Married | kids/pets | No children, 2 dogs (rescued), 1 cat (rescued) | job | BS in Mathematics from Purdue. Worked for Exelon for 15 years in a wide variety of roles including: computer programer, software designer/developer, project manager, strategic planning, executive projects, data center director, and power trading director. | accomplishments | * Achieved 6.0 / 6.0 GPA in college
* Wrote the music for my wedding to Colleen
* Designed and built major metering software system still in use at 2 major utilities (ComEd, PECO)
* Restored the exterior of a Queen Anne Victorian house (took 6 years!)
* Many accomplishments at work from leading large projects to running an organization of 70+ people | during BTHS | * Several bands (1 heavy metal, 3 new wave)
* Matheletes
* Based on all of the pictures, I went to a lot of school dances (I still can't dance) | after BTHS | * Graduated from Purdue with a degree in mathematics
* Lots of work (my job keeps me very busy)
* Played in 3 or 4 bands & continued to write music
* Restored Queen Anne Victorian House
* Participate in Chicago Heights Historic Preservation Committee | travel | Home (I've done lots of traveling for work and there is no place like home) | grown up | I still don't feel grown up. | kids might do | Not appreciating it | hollywood | I have no idea. Any suggestions? | book/movie | Last book: 1001 Albums You Must Hear before You Die;
Last Movie: Mullholland Dr. |
name | Brett Millsap | home | Crete,Il | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Tiffany - 12 yrs.old
Emily - 7 yrs.old
Zack - 4 yrs.old | job | B.A. - Construction Management from Purdue.
Asst.Surveying Manager at DesignTek in Mokena,Il. | accomplishments | I'm most proud of my beautiful family.My children are my joy in life. | during BTHS | Cross Country
Wrestling
Basketball Manager | after BTHS | Softball
Army
Being a husband & Dad has kept me Busy! | travel | Disney World..never too old for the "Mouse" | grown up | When the Drill Srgt.said - "Give me 50...dirt bag!"
or
When I heard the words..."I- do"
or
When I heard the words - "It's a girl" | kids might do | Nothing...
| hollywood | Now -some "B" actor - I'm over the weight limit for Hollywood!!
Back then - Kevin Costner! | book/movie | Book - Surveying Law
Movie - Wild Hogs |
John Quilico name | John Quilico | home | Chicago (River North neighborhood) | relationship | Married | kids/pets | daughter - Ana Rebecca, (born June 16, 2006)
dog - Luba (2 yrs old) pomeranian
about 15 goldfish in my outdoor pond.
| job | Northern Illinois University, BA in English, 1992.
10 years in sales and operations management in transportation industry.
Second City Chicago graduate (Beginning Level Improv Program).
TV and feature film extra.
Screenwriter.
founder and president of Screenwriters Annex, LLC.
general partner of DevelopWell, LLC (real estate development and investment group).
| accomplishments | Fatherhood, first and foremost...I've done a lot but fatherhood is everything to me. | during BTHS | DECA State President. Also, won IL State Enterpreneurship Event. Went to Nationals in New Orleans. Dabbled in sports. | after BTHS | NIU Student Association Vice President.
co-founder NIU NAACP chapter.
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity.
played 2 years semi-pro football for Gary, IN team (Gary Golden Bears).
recurring role as inmate on season 1 Fox TV's "Prison Break".
featured extra work on several feature films including, "The Break Up", "Fred Claus", "Quebec", "The Grudge 2", "License to Wed", "The Merry Gentleman".
Set Production Assistant on "The Dark Knight" (latest Batman movie) directed by Christopher Nolan.
| travel | Santorini, Greece | grown up | When I made the down payment on my 1st home, a downtown condo on Adams and Canal St. Then a second dose of reality came with the 1st mortgage payment. | kids might do | Losing my virginity--
--not until she's 30. I will be worse than the DeNiro character in "Meet the Parents". | hollywood | Back Then? Danny Bonaduce.
Now? Jon Favreau or Michael Chiklis. | book/movie | "A Killer Life: How an Independent Film Producer Survives Deals and Disasters in Hollywood and Beyond" by Christine Vachon.
300...great movie. I got to work in scenes with Gerard Butler (King Leonidas) on "Butterfly on a Wheel" also starring Pierce Brosnan. |
Kim Mazylewski name | Kim Mazylewski | home | Oak Forest | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Jonathan, 4 years old
Ziggy (Cat)
Max (Guinea Pig) | job | I baby sit Monday through Friday for a neighborhood child. I work weekends at a hotel as a Front Desk Clerk. | accomplishments | I'm proud of being a Leukemia survivor | after BTHS | Traveled to Hawaii, Alaska,& Key West, Florida | travel | Hawaii | grown up | After I had my Son. | kids might do | Lying to my parents about how I crashed up my car! | hollywood | I wouldn't wish that upon anyone! | book/movie | We love the Disney "CARS" movie |
Phillip Myers name | Phillip Myers | home | Crown Point, IN | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Courtney, 13
Lauren, 11 | job | Prairie State College, AAS
Southern Illinois, BAS
Park Forest Fire Department
Fire Prevention Officer | accomplishments | Getting married, two children, becoming full time firefighter, and finishing my degree. | during BTHS | Drama, Chior | after BTHS | Saving lives | travel | Cayman Islands | grown up | When you have kids | kids might do | Fall in Love | hollywood | Jim Belushi |
Brian Thomas name | Brian Thomas | home | Zanesville, Indiana | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Ty Nathanael (13), Aryn April (9), Ethan Blaine (8) and Zoe Piper (6). A pug named Shadow, a cat named Meepo, and two gerbils - Annie and Judy. | job | Bemidji State University, Bemidji, Minnesota (87-90)
Brown Institute, Minneapolis, Minnesota (96-97)
Indiana University - Purdue University, Fort Wayne, Indiana (04-present). Completing English degree with concentrations in creative writing and literature, and a minor in philosophy. | accomplishments | Staying married so long and having the pleasure of a good family. | during BTHS | Manager for the basketball team (85-87), and one very intense Uno club that met in study hall. | after BTHS | Dating, marriage, procreation, and the occasional 18 holes of golf. | travel | Ireland | grown up | I haven't yet. | kids might do | "Not" ask the girl out. "Not" live a little enjoy the time. | hollywood | Back then? John Candy.
Now? Ed Norton | book/movie | The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon. Grindhouse. |
name | Joe Schimmel | home | Olympia Fields | relationship | Married | kids/pets | No children
2 Black Labs: Buca (6) and
Duke (5) | job | B.S. Special Education
M.S. Education Admin.
In search of a Doctorate Program
Special Ed Administrator for Leyden Township Dist. 212.
Taught at Bloom for 5 years. | accomplishments | Serving in the Navy (Gulf War Vet)
The relationships I have with my wife, family and friends.
The work I do with students and there families.
Living a balanced life. | during BTHS | Football, wrestling, Lettermans Club | after BTHS | Golf, fishing and hunting.
Traveling over long weekends.
White Sox games.
Always looking for a new restraunt to try. | travel | Maui! heading back 6/24 | grown up | During the first coup attempt while being stationed in the Philippines. When you have to lock and load your weapon in a life or death situation you realize your a grown up. | kids might do | Not making academics a priority. | hollywood | I've been told Robert Downey Jr.? | book/movie | Book: Beyond Basketball: Coach K's Keywords for Success by Mike Krzyzewski
Movie: Because I said so(a chick flick) |
name | Dennis Kunstman | home | Chicago | relationship | Single | kids/pets | 2 children - daughter Kiera 6 and son Quentin 9 | job | work at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange - associate director Enterprise Systems Management | accomplishments | My biggest accomplishment - my two children | travel | Anywhere on the water | grown up | Never will be grown up. | kids might do | Where do I start ? :-) |
name | Sherri Pender (Bloom) | home | Chicago Heights | relationship | Married | kids/pets | 3 Dogs & 1 Cat | job | Receptioninst | accomplishments | Firefighter II Cert. | during BTHS | Band | after BTHS | Firefighting | travel | Maui | grown up | ....haven't |
Jim Slawnikowski name | Jim Slawnikowski | home | Romeoville, Illinois | relationship | Single | kids/pets | Two children, 17 and 13
Three beagles | job | Plasterer, Plaster foreman, buisness owner, Not-for-Profit founder, and currently an estimator for a construction company. I also teach ornamental plastering at the union training center in Addison Illinois | accomplishments | My kids, my career. | during BTHS | Football (soph), | after BTHS | working on restoring a few vintage VW's | travel | Key West | grown up | When my first son was born.... | kids might do | Drive like an idiot | book/movie | Last book was by Milar, it is an instructional book on ornamental paster written in the late 1800's
Last movie was Blades of Glory (my kids idea) |
Gregory Parker, Sr. name | Gregory Parker, Sr. | home | Grovetown, GA | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Gregory Jr, 13
Danielle 11 | job | Education - Bachelors of Business Management, Liberty University, Lynchburg, VA
Employment - United States Army/ Human Resource NCO | accomplishments | Earning my Bachelor's Degree after 17 years in the military. | during BTHS | Student Council
African -American Society | after BTHS | Mentor - Elementary School Students - New Orleans
| travel | Berlin, Germany/Paris France |
name | CHERYL HRYN | home | BLUE ISLAND | relationship | Significant Other | kids/pets | ALEXIS MARIE HRYN-PENA
JASMINE MARIRE PATENO GRANDDAUGHTER | job | RESIDENTIAL TITLE CLOSER | accomplishments | HAVING MY DAUGHTER ALEXIS
AND FIND MY REAL TRUE LOVE
BILL | during BTHS | NONE | after BTHS | RACING AND TAKING CARE OF MY DAUGHTER | travel | BRISTOL TENNESSEE | grown up | AFTER MEETING MY BOYFRIEND BILL |
name | Robin Cunha(Phillips) | home | St. John, IN | relationship | Married | kids/pets | son-Ben 2yrs | job | hairstylist 15yrs at the same salon | accomplishments | my son | travel | Jamaica | grown up | not untill I was about 31 | kids might do | party too much | book/movie | Harry Potter/Happy Feet |
Jerry Brock II name | Jerry Brock II | home | Steger | relationship | Single | kids/pets | Jena 16
Jerry III (JB) 12 | accomplishments | my children | during BTHS | Voc. Auto Body
Tennis
| after BTHS | going to Nascar races
seeing my children grow up | grown up | not waiting for that day, or was it when someone called me Mr. Brock ouch. | kids might do | shhhhh! |
name | KRISTIN GUILIANI-QUATRINI | home | SOUTH CHICAGO HEIGHTS | relationship | Single | kids/pets | FRANCHESCA 14YRS. | job | OFFICE MANAGER FOR DR.ANTONIO MARRRA | accomplishments | MY DAUGHTER | during BTHS | HA WALKING THE HALLS! I WASN'T INTO SPORTS LOVED THE BOYS WORKED ALOT | after BTHS | WENT TO BEAUTY SCHOOL DID HAIR FOR AWHILE THEN I WORKED AT A FANTASTIC SAM'S AND THE JOINT TOTALLY TURNED ME OFF TO DOING HAIR.DEALT BLACK JACK AND ROULETTE ON THE EMPRESS FOR 5 YEARS LOVED IT.....NOW I'M AT DR.MARRA'S OFFICE | travel | LAS VEGAS | grown up | WHEN I HAD MY DAUGHTER | kids might do | GOT WASTED ON BLACK BERRY BRANDY AT THE SENIOR PICNIC/LORI NEGRETE TAKING HER PARENTS CAR WITH NO LICENSE FRESHEMEN YEAR AND DRIVING TO CHICAGO WITH HER! | hollywood | THEN I WOULD PICK MARISSA TOMEI NOW MERYL STREEP SHE'S THE CLASSIEST | book/movie | LOVEY BONES/WRINKLE IN TIME I ALWAYS GET A COPY OF WHATEVER FRANCHESCA IS READING IN SCHOOL.... HAPPYNESS CENTER GREAT MOVIE |
Charlene Slawnikowski name | Charlene Lindner | home | Sauk Village | relationship | Single | job | Robert Morris College | travel | Florida |
Ron Senzel name | Ron Senzel | home | South Holland, IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Noelle - 10 yrs
Caleb - 6 yrs
Joshua - 4 yrs
Keaton - 1 yr | job | Currently:
Vice President Sales & Marketing - Merchant Management Systems, Inc. | during BTHS | Baseball, baseball, then more baseball. | after BTHS | Still more baseball. I played AA ball for 2 years under the Yankees organization. Now I'm a husband, dad, & I teach 4th grade sunday school. | grown up | When my wife's doctor said, "It's a girl !" | book/movie | Driven by Eternity, by John Bevere |
Staci Mohan name | Staci (Hoevker) Mohan | home | South Chicago Heights | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Two daughters, Amanda (15) (goes to BT!!) and Marissa (9); 1 chocolate lab puppy-Blitzen | job | Legal Assistant for law firm, Bauch & Michaels, LLC
Chicago | accomplishments | My children, of course! | during BTHS | Swimming team, AV aide | after BTHS | Traveled to England, Paris, Scotland, and then got married | travel | Arizona | grown up | I realized I was grown up when I had to answer those tough questions my kids asked me about life.....and they expected me to have all the answers!! | kids might do | I can't answer that... | hollywood | I have no idea!! | book/movie | Book: "What she left me", can't remember the author -- good book though!! Movie: Shrek 3, Rich you're way behind!! |
Eric Johnson name | Eric Johnson | home | Steger | relationship | Married | kids/pets | 2 Boys Eric 14 and Jacob 12 and Bodie the dog 1 | job | Union Electrician | accomplishments | Survived a career change at 30. Let see you try it. | travel | California | grown up | I knew I was all grown up when I realized I no longer get a 3 month summer vacation. | kids might do | I wouldn't put that in writing |
Michelle Hunter name | Michelle Nyiri-Hunter | home | Crown Point | relationship | Married | kids/pets | 1 step-son age 13 | job | Secretary at District 227 for the past 15 years | accomplishments | Meeting the man of dreams 4 years ago. | during BTHS | Choir, tennis, DECA/OEA | after BTHS | Traveling, enjoying time with friends and family | travel | Anywhere away from home | grown up | When I bought my condo |
Dave Betz name | Dave Betz | home | Lynwood, IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | No children, but 2 great Jack Russell Terriers - Buddy (age 7) and Suzzie (age 4) | job | Bachelor's in Business Administration/Marketing from U of I - Champaign/Urbana, '91
Master's in Communications and Training from Governors State, '03
Did the for-profit thing from 91 to 97, and was unfulfilled in my work (though effective) with "more sales" (and profits) as the goal. Procter & Gamble, Innovative Business Resources, and Hamilton & Bond.
Left corporate America and joined Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center in 1998. Love it, and have grown tremendously and been promoted several times while there. I help at-risk youth; that's gratifying.
I also founded my own consulting firm - Resource Development Solutions - through which I provide trainings, workshops, presentations, or conference keynotes, as well as do grant-writing or provide marketing support. | accomplishments | Exploring the world a bit, spending six-months studying abroad in Costa Rica, Central America in 1989, and spending two months backpacking through Central America and then Europe in 1991.
I'm proud to be in service to others, through my own company and through my employment.
I'm proud that I've learned and become certified to use drumming and group rhythm activities to help improve people's wellness, fitness, communication, and expression.
I'm proud to be faculty of the William Glasser Institute training people in Choice Theory and Reality Therapy, which are tools and counseling skills to help people make effective choices | during BTHS | Class VP & President
National Honor Society
Spanish / Foreign Language Club
Mathletes | after BTHS | Phi Gamma Nu Business Fraternity
YMCA Board of Directors
Current President of the DuPage Township Youth Task Force | travel | I still love me some Latin America. Eager to get to Macchu Piccu in Peru, the Galapagos, and also out to Greece for the mythology stuff | grown up | When it was about being ready to wake up and have a good day moreso than about staying up and having a good night. | kids might do | Well, teens will be teens. I work with them. The risks are greater now than we had. Still, everyone's got to go down their own road, despite education and encouragement from loved ones. | hollywood | Well, I've been told that there are resemblances with Kirk Cameron (though I wouldn't want him to play me), and also with Jamie Kennedy (and I wouldn't want him to play me). I'd play myself - how bout that...? I've done a little acting ;-) | book/movie | Books that I enjoy:
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
Hope for the Flowers
The Giving Tree
The Way of the Peaceful Warrior
Movies I dig:
Mr. Holland's Opus
Scent of a Woman
Shrek
Austin Powers
Star Wars 6-pack
Lord of the Rings Trilogy |
Susan Stallman name | Susan (Billo) Stallman | home | NW suburb of Indianapolis. Zionsville, Indiana. | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Michelle 9
Anthony 6 1/2
NO pets. | job | Stay-at-home Mom | accomplishments | My Kids! | during BTHS | Choir, Outdoor Adventure Club & Bowling Club (when I showed up). | after BTHS | Mothers Of Preschoolers group & volunteer at my children's schools. | travel | Florida |
Carmen McConnell name | Carmen Deanna McConnell | home | Merrillville,Indiana | relationship | Divorced | kids/pets | 2 children Taylor 12, max 11 | job | I am presenting going to school and I work at Glenwood Oaks | accomplishments | My two kids and my house | during BTHS | Band, french club, | travel | Florida | grown up | When the bills for my house started coming in !!!!! and my kids of course!!
| hollywood | Jennifer Aniston
| book/movie | Mr Brooks,,,,awesome |
Troy Billingsley name | Troy Billingsley | home | Lowell, IN | relationship | Married | kids/pets | 2 children
Justin 19 and Kayla 15 | accomplishments | my family and my Triton | during BTHS | football and wrestling | after BTHS | Lowell Pop Warner president for 13 years, bass fishing |
Robert McCarter name | Robert W. McCarter | home | South Chicago Heights | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Bailey 6 & Marisa 4 | job | Welder at Ford Motor Company | accomplishments | Wife & daughters | during BTHS | Hoodlum | after BTHS | Journeyman Welder | travel | Walt Disney World | grown up | When I had my first daughter | kids might do | ? | hollywood | James Spader-Now & Then | book/movie | Book: Biography of Woodrow Wilson
Movie: Holes
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Michelle Courtney name | Michelle Courtney | home | South Holland, IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Three children Alex (12) Ethan(10) and Laura (2) |
name | Jerry Nolte | home | Brodhead, WI | relationship | Married | kids/pets | 3 Children 13, 13, & 15
2 Cats | job | Auto Technician
Have ongoing training | accomplishments | Married for 17 years
Successful Life
cessful Life | during BTHS | Autobody | after BTHS | Ride ATV's, Build high performance engines, Vacation | travel | Caribbean | kids might do | Get into trouble | hollywood | Now: Brad Pitt
Back Then: Tom Cruise | book/movie | Motor Age Magazine
Movie: The Messengers
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name | Donna Unruh (Patrick) | home | Munster, Indiana | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Joshua - Age 10
Mary - Age 16
2 dogs | job | In banking for 20 years | accomplishments | The adoption of our children | during BTHS | Tennis, Choir, Flags | after BTHS | Married in 1989. Enjoy working out and spending time with my family | travel | Hawaii | grown up | My senior year of high school |
name | Sherri Marshall (Petschauer) | home | New Lenox, IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Hailie, 6yrs
Cassidi, 4yrs | job | Stay At Home MOM | accomplishments | My Family | during BTHS | Music, Swimming
| after BTHS | Music, travel, Family | travel | Hawaii | grown up | When I had children | hollywood | Certainly NOT John Candy! |
Rusty Woerner name | Rusty Woerner | home | Mokena, IL | relationship | Married |
name | Sherri Marshall(Petschauer) | home | New Lenox, IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Hailie, 6yrs
Cassidi, 4yrs | job | Stay at home mom | accomplishments | My Family | during BTHS | Music, swimming | after BTHS | Music, Travel, Family | travel | Hawaii | grown up | When I had Children | kids might do | I let people walk all over me, I was afraid my children would do the same, FYI they don't take crap from anyone! | book/movie | Bible, SpiderMan |
Colleen Borgstrom name | Colleen (Maloney) Borgstrom | home | Grand Blanc, MI | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Amelia 3yrs & Gabriel (Gabe) 8 months | job | Risk Management for a large corporation | accomplishments | My children | travel | Thailand |
name | Dawn Hyre (cook) | home | ocala,Florida | relationship | Married | kids/pets | samantha--18
jessica--17
tyler--13.5
lucky---dog
grandson--shane--1 month old | job | chef | accomplishments | I got married right out of high school and still am married. For 20 years. Try that!!!!!!!! | during BTHS | choir, gymnastics | after BTHS | having children, going to school for 4 more years and working full time at menards in the plumbin dept. | travel | all ready there | grown up | after graduation and getting married, moving out on our own and having kids. | kids might do | two out of three are out of high school. That is very scary enough. | book/movie | to busy between kids and work to read and watch a movie straight through |
name | Mark Wilson | home | Lake Villa Il | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Austin 7
Reagan 4
3 black labs
2 black cats | job | Associates Degree/Wyo Tech
heavy equipment mechanic for
Comed (18yrs) | accomplishments | staying alive | during BTHS | swim team
baseball team
auto shop | after BTHS | work
boating
cub games | travel | hawaii | grown up | when the radio in the car next tto me was too loud. | kids might do | I pled the 5th on this,no one saw me and the pictures were burned | hollywood | Bruce Willis now
???? back then | book/movie | Movie-- Ratatoli
Book---Elmo's Book of Colors and Shapes |
Mark Wilson name | Mark Wilson | home | lake villa Il | relationship | Married | kids/pets | austin 7
reagan 4
3 black labs
2 black cats | job | Wyoming Tech -- associates degree
Heavy Equipment Mechanic Comed 18 years
| accomplishments | Making it through each day | during BTHS | swimming and baseball | after BTHS | boating, spending fun quality time with my familyand friends
| travel | Hawaii | grown up | we never grow up | kids might do | hear no evil
see no evil
speak no evil | hollywood | now Bruce Willis
then Tom Cruise | book/movie | elmos book of colors and shapes
Rattatolli
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name | Rich Kurczewski | home | Portland | relationship | Single |
Centhia Bruder name | Centhia Bruder (Peavler) | home | Bourbonnais | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Sean (14)
Zackere (7)
Parquere (Black Lab)
Autumn (Corkie/Akita Mix) | job | Currently attending online courses thru South University to obtain my bachelor's in Information Technology - Network Administration.
I work for a custom cabinet manufacturer in Peotone, IL | accomplishments | My 18 year marriage to my sweetheart Mike Bruder and our two wonderful boys Sean and Zack. | during BTHS | Flag, yearbook, choir | after BTHS | Got married right away and been hard at work | travel | Bahamas | grown up | at 18 | kids might do | sneak out of the house | hollywood | Molly Ringwald | book/movie | book - Nicholas Sparks "The Rescue"
movie - Spiderman 3 with my kids |
name | Pamela Lathan | home | Atlanta | relationship | Single | kids/pets | No children...Not a fan of pets. | job | Business Analyst | travel | Anywhere Caribbean | grown up | Paying my first bill! |
name | Linda Mastronardi (Santiago) | home | Highland, Indiana | relationship | Married | kids/pets | 4 girls and a dog named Shelby
Kamille 6, Kayla 8, Dana 13, Mishelle 15 | job | University of Indiana
Bachelor of Science
Assoiate in Dental Hygiene
Currently working as a Dental Hygienist | during BTHS | Drill Team | travel | Puerto Rico |
name | Melissa Swinson | home | Stillwater,minnesota | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Jason Michalopoulos-13
Samuel Satalic-9
Michael Swinson-2
Emma Swinson-1
Nixon-my chameleon
patches-my cat | job | Went to olympia college got a medical assistant certificate, but have yet to work, 2 pregnancies kept me from doing so, also have nursing assistant certificate | accomplishments | my kids | during BTHS | gymnastics, diving team | travel | arizona |
Tom Jennings name | Tom Jennings | home | Oswego, IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Tommy 17, Timmy 14, Tyler 12 | job | Florida Tech, College of DuPage | accomplishments | US Navy veteran. | after BTHS | Active duty military | travel | Corfu, Greece | grown up | when we bought our 1st home | book/movie | The Green Mile, Pulp Fiction |
Nicole VanSanten name | Nicole VanSanten Chapleau | home | Indiana | relationship | Significant Other | kids/pets | 3 boys and Molly, age 3 | job | Server | travel | Anywhere |
Carla Mitchell name | Carla Gray-Mitchell | home | Kankakee IL | relationship | Married | kids/pets | Two Kid !2 & 6 |
Dawn Hyre name | Dawn Hyre | home | alachua,fl | relationship | Married | kids/pets | samantha...22
jessica...21
tyler...18
| job | chef....2004
present...assistant manager at kangaroo gas station | accomplishments | making my dream come true by going to school to become a chef | during BTHS | gymnastics | after BTHS | taekwondoe....black belt | grown up | when I took care of my family after my father died, when I was 18 |
name | April Mumme (Lovett) | home | Wylie, TX | relationship | Significant Other | kids/pets | Joshua- 8 yrs old |
Lisa Holubiak name | Lisa Holubiak | home | Crown Point, IN | relationship | Single | accomplishments | Bachelor of Accountancy, Certified Public Accountant | travel | Ireland | book/movie | The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo |
Lisa Holubiak name | Lisa Holubiak | home | Crown Point, IN | relationship | Divorced | job | CPA | travel | Ireland |
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