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Alumni Greetings & Accomplishments 2003-04

Posted 06-20-2004:  Going to school and working non stop!  LONG LIVE THE PEACE TREE!!  Ian Miller (2000)

Posted 06-03-2004:  Once a mustang, always a mustang! My wonderful husband, Rob Bates and I were married June 30, 2001 at Northside Baptist Church (so we're coming up on yes, 3 years!) and after graduating from USF, I've been offered the position as the 6th grade English teacher at NCS this fall. We don't have any kiddos yet, but we have a very spoiled Golden Retriever named "Riley" who keeps us very busy. I'm looking forward to some great times being back at Northside!!! 

Kelli (Kmet) Bates ('98)

Posted 05-26-2004:  I have worked as an Associate Pastor in the area of Youth & Discipleship since 1987 in a few different churches. Currently, we are getting ready to plant a brand new church in the NW suburbs of the Twin Cities. I have been married for ten years and we have 4 children (age range of 9 down to 11 mos.

Brad Selley ('98)

Posted 05-13-2004:  Greeting to all, particularly the class of 1996! It is wonderful to see some familiar names on this page, not to mention the benefit of this page to us all!  I work full time for a large hotel chain in Tampa in the Human Resources Department, and am doing Interdisciplinary Graduate Studies here in Tampa, as well. Sometimes, my days at NCS seemed so much simpler than they are now! I never imagined I would juggle full time work and school at the same time! I also got married in March of last year, and now have a much extended family to enjoy! I hope everyone is well; and of course I would love to hear from any and all. 

Best, Angela Eward-Mangione ('96)

Posted 04-26-2004:  Kija Hooper(`97) and I were talking about our memories at NCS at work and found this website. It's good to see some familiar names and great to know that everyone is doing good. We both are RN's at Bayfront ER and very happy with our careers. Think of us next time you see that Bayflite helicopter...we will be flying soon. (Writer did not specify name)

Posted 04-19-2004:  In May of 1999 I graduated with my Bachelors in Nursing and have been working in Labor and Delivery, at different hospitals, ever since. I moved back to Pinellas County after getting married in 2000. In 2003 I delivered MY first child Noah Riley. 

Kelly Marie (Gabler '94) Palmese

Posted 04-12-2004:  Hello you all. It has been pretty spiffy looking through the web page here and seeing some familiar names! Would love to hear from anyone. Hope you have a blessed day!

Michelle Arenas

Posted 03-22-2004:  Greetings! I would love to hear from anyone interested in responding, especially those from the class of '94.

Heidi (Gutterman) Monaghan ('94)

Posted 03-19-2004:  It would be nice to hear from someone in my class about a possible reunion.

Brian Davis ('90)

Posted 03-11-2004:  Hello everyone! Great to see some messages from past graduates! I am currently living in Allen Texas, a suburb of Dallas. I just returned from the Middle East serving with the Air Force. It was long and hard work but I made it through. Thanks to all who prayed for me and my family. I am married to my wife of nine years Heather, and we have two children, Gillian (5) and Camden (2).  May the Lord Bless you and keep you all. 

Paul Norris ('91)

Congratulations to Leigh Swager ('92) and Phillip J. Cason ('94), who were married on February 21, 2004!

Posted 01-22-2004:  Hi everyone!  I would like to hear from anyone that would like to talk to me.  

Mike Norcia ('91)

Posted 01-12-2004:    Hey everyone...I am working at Northside Baptist Church now so if you're ever in the area, stop by and let's catch up. 

Heather (Hester) Brown '97

Posted 01-08-2004:  "We are Super, We are Great! We're the Class of '88!" (I always thought that chant was pretty corny). Anyway, "Hey!" to all from the classes of '85 thru '90, especially those in the RA Band!  I live in Indiana with my wife Renee and our 5-year-old son, Collin. I'm now the Systems Administrator for the North Indiana Conference of the UM Church (www.nicumc.org), after having worked at Indiana Wesleyan University in the UIT Dept for 6 years.  I still play the keys for one of the praise bands at Hanfield UMC (www.hanfield.org).  Hope everyone had a great holiday! 

Tim Lehrian

Posted 01-08-2004:  I'd love to hear from any other NCS alums who want to say hi. Even though it stunk having my whole family there all the time, I still have great memories of my days at NCS. God Bless!

Mark Bucholtz

Posted 12-31-2003:  I too am curious about a reunion. How do we go about planning one? Hope all had a wonderful holiday season!

Casey Lynn (Shank) Marvin

Posted 12-30-2003:  Please anyone that I know please give me a call or send a email it would be great to talk to ya guys again.  

Phillip Scott Szajna

Posted 12-22-2003:  Greetings to the Class of '95! I hope all of you are doing well. How about a reunion in 2005? Is anyone up for it?!

Thesha (Richards) Garcia

Posted 12-11-2003:  Let me throw greetings out there to the classes of 1985 through 1988! Some of you may have heard that my wife Heidi gave birth to our son, Ashton William Hungerford on Tuesday, November 4th, 2003 at 7:40 AM. He was 8lbs, 2oz and 20 inches long. Both he and Heidi are fine, and now at 5 weeks old he is over 10 pounds and well on his way to being a happy, healthy and interactive infant. Take care. 

Will Hungerford

Posted 12-01-2003:  I have been working on completing my A.S. in Fine/Studio Art so that I can transfer to U.C.F to pursue my B.F.A. in computer animation. After I achieve completion of my B.F.A. in computer animation at U.C.F. I am planning on transferring to The Ringling School of Art & Design to get my masters in 3D modeling or animation. Then I am putting in an application to Pixar Animation Studios. I am currently working full time for my Dermatologist who recently started a new business that involves a lot of cartooning and graphic design. He knew me from 2 years ago and that I enjoyed cartooning, art, and graphics... so he hired me. So I am now creating drawings for his' business, which entails visual drawings for educational purposes for certain subject. I hope all of you are doing well. Sincerely, 

Joshua A. P. Gravely

Posted 11-19-2003: "Greetings to the Class of '85. It's been 18 years and seems like yesterday. Hope all of you are doing well."

Trina Walker (aka Ms. Petunia) :)

Congratulations to Heather (Hester '97) and Delta Brown, for the birth of their daughter Abigail on November 6, 2003. Abigail was 7 lb 3 oz, and 20 inches long.

Congratulations on the birth of Ashton William Hungerford, born to Heidi and Will Hungerford on Tuesday, November 4th, 2003 at 7:40 AM. He was 8lbs, 2oz and 20 inches long.

From Kelly M. (Gabler '94) Palmese:  After 5 years of delivering other peoples children for a living, on July 23, 2003 my husband Brian and I welcomed our first child, Noah Riley Palmese into the world, He was 8lbs 9oz and 21.75" long.

From Mr. John Robert Backe ('94):  I graduated from Florida State University in December, 1999 in the School of Business-Hospitality Administration. I married Dyan Beane in February of 2001 and we gave birth to our first son in July 2003, John Robert Backe II (Robbie). I am currently sales director at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Downtown, St. Petersburg.

From Mrs. Erin Leigh (Shaffer) Kennedy ('93):  After college I worked in Radio Advertising Sales for 5 years. I then married my husband and we have had 2 boys since! :-) Duke and Blaze Kennedy!

From Miss Judith L. Corbus ('82):  Following college, I taught home economics/family and consumer sciences at Bradenton Middle School for two years. I then began my career with University of Florida/IFAS Extension Service in Washington, Gulf, and Franklin Counties as a Family and Consumer Sciences Agent in 1993. My county assignment changed to Washington and Holmes Counties in 1996, where I continue to serve as an FCS Agent. I teach community educational programs in the areas of housing, money management, stress management, child passenger safety, and nutrition. I also work with the 4-H program in both counties. My job offers a lot of variety and the opportunity to help people, which I enjoy very much. I am active at First Baptist Church, Chipley, where I help coordinate the Family Night Supper ministry and am involved in the women's missions program.

From Ms. Wallene Mae Blizzard ('82):  College BA in Advertising; Moved to Chicago in 1990; Traveled to Italy, Istanbul, Ireland Switzerland, Germany, Cayman Islands, France, Jamaica..and many US destinations; (not all at once)  My career began in the Hospitality Industry in Chicago in 1990.  I sold my car to buy a ticket, and haven't driven since!  I'm a true city girl...don't even have a license.

I began with the Hyatt Regency Chicago-Chef Concierge-VIP Manager. Corporate Concierge for the Real Estate Company John Buck Company... at an office building of 1000ppl across from the infamous Sears Tower..Swissotel Chicago - Corporate Catering Sales Manager Event and Meeting Planner for 2 Meeting Planning companies. Worked on my own as a freelance Travel Director for several Event and Meeting Planning Companies here in Chicago Westin O'Hare as the Wedding Specialist, transferred to Westin Michigan Avenue downtown in Jan.. and doing the same thing there... weddings, weddings, weddings.. Lived and still am living my real Life episodes of "Sex and the City" and "Friends" and it's now it's a little more "Mad About You."

My first residence was in the oh so popular area of Lincoln Park a block from the lake, in my very cool vintage courtyard apartment..spending time with friends, playing weekly beach volleyball, rollerblading, biking, trendy restaurants with trendy martinis... until June 22, 2003..(when I finally got hitched..at the beautiful Don Cesar)to my best friend of 5 years.. we met at Swissotel..yes a little illegal fraternization.. but well worth it.. We moved into another Chicago downtown neighborhood ( a few blocks from the sears tower) and live in a typical trendy Loft with a gorgeous view of this awesome city.. and now that I turned 40.. we are beginning to try for a family... Ask Bob Dare..I've always been a talker.. but I just don't get into trouble for it.. I get paid for it and invited to parties because of it. 

Chicago is an AMAZING CITY...I have a great life here with many friends, a romantic and fun husband and great job.. and I'm extremely Happy... The END.. :) NOTE:  * I'm rather fond of my last name therefore I didn't change it or hyphenate it..NOW.. can someone please get our 1982 president BRAD COLE... to get on the ball and plan a REUNION.. I offered two years ago to do the entire thing; no one took me up on the offer.  and NOW our 20 years is done and gone....will it have to be 25?????   Feel Free to Look me up if you get to Chicago!