Roll on you Blackhawks roll...

I will place the word "Updated" and the date it was updated in the classmates bio so you know whether it's been updated or not.


Agee Pausch, Julie

North Campus
(married)
(email)  mpausch@aol.com
(Contact Via Email)  Yes
(address) 3672 Wyngate Meadow
Galesburg, MI 49053
(Phone) 269-349-7443
(College)  University of Illinois
(Occupation)  Bank Vice President (temp. retired)
(Company)  Comerica Bank
(10year)  No
(20year)  Yes
(30 year)  Maybe

30th Update:We have two daughters, Dana and Laura.  Our oldest, Dana, just finished her freshman year at Michigan, studying BioChemistry. She loves being a Wolverine, which is hard for her Illini parents to take!  Our younger daughter, Laura, just completed her Sophomore year at Gull Lake High School, where she was recently elected Captain of the Girl\'s Varsity Tennis team.  My husband, Matt, is Chief Counsel at the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Service facility in Battle Creek.  I\'m a Vice President and Private Lender for Comerica Bank in Kalamazoo.  We hope to attend the reunion and reconnect with old friends!

20 th Update: I really wish we could make it to the reunion! I've been married since 1986 to Matt Pausch, who I met at Illinois. We have two daughters, Dana (9) and Laura (6).  Matt is an attorney at the Pentagon, and I have been home with the girls for the past few years.  While they're at school, I've returned to college to get a BSN - This of course bears absolutely no relationship to my degree in Finance, but hey, not a bad mid-life crisis, right?   Have a great time at the reunion!


In Memoriam
Anderson, Laurie
Laurie passed away soon after Freshman year.


Andrich-Griesemer, Cheryl

South Campus

UPDATED: SEPT. 12, 2005

Email: clgsign@comcast.net
Address: 1131 Alameda Drive
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: 630-859-3023

College: 
Occupation:
Company: .

10 year:
20 year:

25th Reunion Activities?
Game: Maybe
Golf: No
Roundhouse: Maybe

Dinner: Maybe
Wearing:

 

HS Song: 
Now Song: 
HS Hobbies:

Now Hobbies:
HS TV Show:
Now TV Show:


25th Update: I recently celebrated my 20th anniversary with my husband John! I am working for financial advisors in Oak Brook. I also teach Sign Language on a part time basis through Kishwaukee College. I am very involved in and Past Presidents of both Child Welfare Society of Aurora and P.E.O., an international women's organization. In my spare time, I play competitive darts and have played in several international tournaments (my team finished 5th in the world in 2002!).

20th Update:

Baker, Larry M. (Mike)

North Campus
(married)
(email)  dmnnbaker2@altavist
(address)2250 Bluebell CT.
Aurora, IL 60506
(Phone)  630 896-6099
(College)  Governors State University
(Occupation)  Systems Operations Manager
(Company) Waubonsee Community College
(HSsong)  any RUSH song
(Nowsong)  Bob Bennet/Michael Card songs
(10year)  No
(20 Year) Yes
(Wearing) Semi-formal attire?
(Pre-Party)  ??
 Since the 7 year reunion, I got married in 1992, we had our first daugter in 1997 and our second daugter in 1998. I have been at Waubonsee for 15+years but I am leaving August 9th to start a new job August 14. I will be a system support engineer. We are involved in our local church ministries and are working on raising our daugters.

Ballard-Priegel, Kathy

South Campus
(married)


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UPDATED: June 12, 2010

Email: kballard320@aol.com
Address:
Phone: 

College:  Benedictine University
Occupation: Secretary to the Chief of Police
Company: Montgomery Police Dept.

10 year:
20 year:

30th Reunion Activities?
Game:
Post Game

Dinner:
Wearing:

 

HS Song: 
Now Song:  Almost anything Country
HS Hobbies:
Crafts
Now Hobbies: Crafts
HS TV Show: Marcus Welby MD
Now TV Show: Law and Order


30th Update: I am still the chief's administrative assistant at Montgomery Police Dept. (It was 20 yrs. last Sept.)
I just graduated from Benedictine University in Lisle (summa Cum Laude),on May 16, 2010 with my bachelor degree in Business Management. I was inducted into the National Honor Society for Business, Administration and Management (Sigma Beta Delta) on April 18, 2010. My Son Tony Schmiesing is a personal banker for Chase Bank.
My Husband Dave is a carpenter. We live in Yorkville with our two rescue dogs, Chasey - rat terrier/Chihuahua mix and Cocoa - miniature pincher

25th Update: I am divorced. I have one son, Anthony Schmiesing, 23 yrs. old, a senior at N.I.U. I am secretary to the Chief of Police in Montgomery. I have been there 16 yrs. in Sept. I also work as a beautician part time. I have two dogs and really enjoy time off. I am really hoping to make the reunion this year.


20th Update:

Barton-Webster, Debbie

North Campus
(married)
(email)  webster@mwr.is
(address) PSC 1003 Box 2
FPO AE 09728-0302
(College)  Robert Morris College & SIU
(Occupation)  Home Domestic Engineer
(Company)  The Webster Household
(HSsong)  Anything "Journey"
(Nowsong)  Anything off of "City of Angels" CD
(10year)  No
(20 Year) No
(Pre party) No
Well, I've missed the reunions.  How do I find out about them? I hope it was fun for all who were there.  Over the years I've wondered about alot of my classmates and have their lives have turned out for them.  My life is good.

About three years after graduation, I joined and stayed in the Navy for nearly eight years.  I met my husband, who is also in the Navy.  We lived in Jacksonville, FL for many years and for the past six years have been living in the wonderful country of Iceland.  (This is probably why I don't hear about the reunions.)  Currently, I "work" at home taking care of our three children.  The pay isn't that good, but the bennies are great.   

It would be nice to hear from any of my long lost friends.


Bassett, Brian

North Campus
(married)
(email)  brian@anchors.com
(URL)  http://www.anchors.com
(address)  Montgomery, IL
(Phone)  (630) 897-9106
(College)  C.O.D./W.C.C./A.U.
(Occupation)  Small Business Owner
(Company)  Anchors Aweigh Cruise Center, Inc
(HSsong)  Anything by The Rolling Stones
(Nowsong)  Lots of Alternative & 80's New Wave
(10year)  No
(20year)  No
(Pre-Party)  No
Been married almost three years. Have a nice, laid-back life. Back in the day, had jobs as dispatcher, computer operator/programmer, been in some bar bands, DJ'd in bars, and played ice hockey for fun.   In addition to my day job, I'm doing computer support work a few nights a week at Hollywood Casino, where I'm referred to as "Kramer."

Bastian-Crider, Deanna

North Campus
(married)

UPDATED: JULY 16, 2005

Email: suburbangirl38@yahoo.com
Address: 303 Austin Avenue
Mary Esther, Florida 32569
Phone:  (850)581-1319

College:  Southern Illinois University

10 year: No
20 year: No

25th Reunion Activities?
Game: Maybe
Golf: Maybe
Roundhouse: Maybe

Dinner: Maybe
Wearing:

 

HS Song:  Anything from Styx
Now Song:  Anything from the 60's and 70's
HS Hobbies: Horses

Now Hobbies: Camping, genealogy, gong to the beach,
renovating my house
HS TV Show: I am getting old-I don't remember what was on tv 25 years ago!!
Now TV Show: Desperate Housewives


25th Update: I moved to Florida in February of 2004 and I am employed by the National Park Service at Gulf Islands National Seashore in Gulf Breeze, Florida. My husband, Marshell Crider, and I were married September 11, 2004 in Reno,Nevada. The day after we returned from our trip, Hurricane Ivan made landfall. What a devastating experience to go through. My husband works on C-130\'s at Crestview Aerospace and is a retired Navy CPO, having served in the military for 22 years. We recently bought a house in Mary Esther, Florida (about 25 miles east of Pensacola). It has been keeping us busy with remodeling jobs. We love it here; with the white sand beaches and aqua blue water, who can complain?! Hope all is well with everyone!
20th Update: I couldn't make it to the reunion, since I had just moved to Carbondale the week before. I decided to go back to school and finish up the one and only year I have left for my degree in Forestry. Prior to going back to school, I worked as a preschool teacher at St. Joseph Catholic School on the eastside. I was married for four and a half  years, but we divorced in July, 1999. This is a great website and it was nice to see the pictures of the reunion.

Bajt-Black, Terri

South Campus
(married)
(email)  yosadeek@aol.com
(address)19320 Wind Dancer St.
Lutz, FL.  33549
(Occupation)  AA
(Company)  HRMC, Inc.
(10year)  No
(20year)  Yes
(Pre-Party)  Yes
Married for 18 years. One child Josh, age 14.  Moved to FL. a year ago. Hopefully we will be here until our son graduates from high school. We have lived in two forgein countries and did alot of 
traveling around and seeing the world. Been to some countries people here never heard about. My husband is not military. Works for a communications company and was in the international division for eight years. Been back in the States for awhile, but getting the traveling itch again.

Becker-Watkins, Debby

South Campus
(married)

UPDATED: JULY 18, 2005

Email: watkins4@insightbb.com
Address: 1206 Isleworth dr
Louisville, KY 40245
Phone:  502-245-8544

College:  University of Illinois

 

25th Reunion Activities?
Game: Maybe
Golf: Maybe
Roundhouse: Maybe

Dinner: Yes
Wearing:

 

HS Song:  Anything REO Speedwagon
Now Song:  Anything REO Speedwagon
HS Hobbies:
Band, Band and more Band
Now Hobbies: flute, golf, photograpy
HS TV Show:Johnny Carson
Now TV Show: Raymond


25th Update:I attended the University of Illinois where I met my wonderful husband, Gary. We are celebrating our 21st anniversary in Sept. of 2005. I have two children, a 17 year old daughter, Rachel, and a 15 year old son, Kenny. We left Illinois in 1990 because of a job offer for my husband in Lexington, KY. We moved to Louisville 7 years ago when his company merged. We really miss the Chicago area at times but, this is home now for us.


Becker, Mike

South Campus
(married)
(email)  mbkb625@aol.com
(address)2301 Copley Street
Aurora, IL 60506
(College)  Western Illinois University
(Occupation)  Owner
(Company)  Becker Services, Landscape Maintenance
(10year)  Yes
(20year)  Yes
(Pre-Party)  Yes

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Blank, Scott

North Campus
(married)

UPDATED: Aug. 5, 2005

Email: sblank200@comcast.net
Address: 200 So. Russell Ave.
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone:  630.281.0824

Company:  Aurora Bearing Co.

 

25th Reunion Activities?
Game: Yes
Golf: Maybe
Roundhouse: No

Dinner: Maybe
Wearing:

 

HS Song:  Funeral for a friend
Now Song:  I can only imagine
HS Hobbies:
Golf
Now Hobbies: Golf, beach, riding atv's
HS TV Show: Happy Days
Now TV Show: MXC


25th Update :Have had only one full time job in my life. I will be celebrating 25 years with Aurora Bearing Company this fall. My position is titled Quality Assurance Manager. I have two sons (Corey-16;Colin-13) from my first marriage and a stepson (Gabriel-23) from my second marriage. My wife is Denise from Michigan City, IN. We enjoy our vacation home in Michigan City where we have eleven acres of wooded land that is located five minute from the Indiana Dunes State Park. We all enjoy riding our quads and dirt bikes on the property, as well as spending lots of time at Lake Michigan beaches in both Indiana and Michigan.
20th Update:

Brandau, Shelley

South Campus
(married)
(email)  sb@oceansoffun.org
(address)W325 N3940 Woodlawn Court
Nashotah, WI  53058
(Phone)  262-646-5117
(College)  Western Illinois University and Moorpark College for Exotic 
Animal Training in Moorpark, California
(Occupation)  Train and provide the marine mammal show at the Milwaukee 
County Zoo
(Company)  President of Oceans of Fun
(10year)  Yes
(20year)  Yes
(Pre-Party)  No
Our reunion was last night and I did not check this out until today.  It was such fun to see everyone again....wish I could have chatted with more people and for a longer period of time!  I am living about 40 minutes outside of Milwaukee.  I married a wonderful man in 1991 and we have 3 children, the boys are 6 and 4 and we have a  9 month old little girl.  I own and operate Oceans of Fun at the Milwaukee Zoo.  We provide the marine mammal show and iteractive programs...so if anyone comes by the zoo, please stop by and visit!  Life is great and very busy with 3 little ones and a business.  Last night was great catch up time, it would be nice to see and chat with old friends more 
often!

Benson-Rorie, Salle

North Campus
(married)
(email)  srorie@dcmdw.dcma.mil
(address)Bristol, IL
(College) Illinois State University
(Occupation) Contract Auditor
(Company) Uncle Sam (Fed. Govt.)
(10year)  No
(20year)  Maybe
(Pre-Party)  Maybe
I married my highschool sweetheart Jim Rorie (West High '78) in 1988. We have two boys, Kyle, age 9 and Sam, age 6. After passing the C.P.A. exam I went to work for the Federal Government auditing defense contracts (you know the $500 hammers and toilet seats!). I have been with Uncle Sam for 15 years. I now work part-time, so that I may spend time with the boys, volunteering at school and also involved with our church (choir).

Brown, Connie

South Campus
(married)
(email)  stingray@webcombo.net
(address)10005 Cumberland Rd.
Fishers, IN  46038
(Phone)  317-842-4296
(College)  Purdue University
(Occupation)  Pharmacist
(Company)  Chartwell Midwest Indiana
(10year)  No
We were married in October of 1991.  I am currently Director of Pharmacy for nationwide home I.V. infusion company and work full-time.  We finally became parents on May 9 of this year to Sean Paul Murray.

Brown, Greg

South Campus
(single)

In Memoriam - Greg passed away in 2005

(email)  gregorybrown@kpmg.com
(address)1576 E. Girard Pl #1228A
Englewood, CO 80110
(Phone)  303-788-0428
(College)  BS - Indiana University, MBA - Butler University, Phd in progress
(Occupation)  Public Accountant
(Company)  KPMG LLP

(10year)  Yes
(20 year)   Yes
(pre party)   Yes
20th Update: I have spent the last 16 years working in the Telecommunications Industry and currently working as a Sr. Manager in the Management Assurance Services in the Denver, CO. office of KPMG LLP (Public Accountants). Previously, I spent 6 years with Peat Marwick (Chigago) and 8 years with GTE (Indianapolis & Dallas). I travel extensively in my job and represent clients in North & South America. I was involved in drafting the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (as a Phd candidate), representing the independent phone companies (largest being GTE). Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion and renewing friendships. Anyone interested in sking the slopes of Colorado, look me up..

Buchner-Lorenz, Kathy

South Campus
(married)

UPDATED: Aug. 16, 2005

Email: sweettreat42@aol.com
Address: 765 Duncan Drive
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone:
630/892-5408
College: Waubonsee
Occupation: Bookkeeper
Company: School District 129

10 year: Yes
20 year:Yes

25th Reunion Activities?
Game: Yes
Golf: No
Roundhouse: Maybe

Dinner: Maybe
Wearing:

 

HS Song: 
Now Song: 
HS Hobbies:

Now Hobbies:
HS TV Show:
Now TV Show:


25th Update: Married for 17 years to Gary. Two Children, Elyssa who will be a Freshman at West High this year and Evan who will be in 5th Grade at Hall School. Work Part Time for school district 129 and doing bookkeeping. Volunteer plenty of time at school. Enjoy gardening, reading, cooking, and crafting. My favorite though is enjoying a good cup of coffee at Panera with my friends!
20th Update: It took me a while but I was finally able to find the web site. I am impressed with all Tanya's hard work. Looking forward to seeing everybody tonight

Chemelewski-Flores, Lynn

South Campus


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UPDATED: Sept. 6, 2005

Email: izzynlynn@yahoo.com
Address: 90 Raven Drive
Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: 630-896-04934

College:  Southern Illinois University
Occupation: Branch Manager
Company: Fifth Third Bank

10 year: Yes
20 year: Yes

25th Reunion Activities?
Game: Yes
Golf: No
Roundhouse: Yes

Dinner: Yes
Wearing:

 

HS Song:  My Sharona
Now Song:  What ever the Kids like!
HS Hobbies: Painting & Skiing

Now Hobbies: no time to have one
HS TV Show: Happy Days
Now TV Show: CSI


25th Update: I have been working in the financial industry for the past 19 years, currently I'm an A.V.P. and Banking Center Manager at Fifth Third Bank in Oswego. I met my husband, Izzy when we worked at Merchants Bank, we celebrated our 10th Anniversary in February, he was actually my date at our 10 1/2 year class reunion. My oldest son Ryan is 19, and just graduated from West this year. My daughter Katelyn is 10 and is in 4th grade, and my youngest son, Justin is 7, in 2nd grade both at Hall. I'm very involved in many service organizations in Aurora, Treasurer for Hall School PTA, President of the Aurora Childrens Dental Service, former President and current member of the Aurora Junior Woman's Club.

This past March, I was co-chair of our annual Jr. Woman's Club spring musical of Charlie & the Chocolate Factory performed at West High. This
annual play has been a tradition for 45 years in Aurora, with the proceeds going back into the community to help our needy children.


20th Update:

Comer, Kenneth

South Campus
(single)

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UPDATED: Aug. 1, 2005

Email: bakcomer@msn.com
Address:714 Gary Ave.
Aurora, Il. 60506
Phone: 630-896-6731

College: 

10 year:
20 year:

25th Reunion Activities?
Game: Maybe
Golf: Maybe
Roundhouse: Maybe

Dinner: Maybe
Wearing:

 

HS Song:  Sabbath bloody sabbath
Now Song:  Goodbye Yellowbrick Road
HS Hobbies: Rock bands & concerts

Now Hobbies: Studio recording & performing
HS TV Show: Welcome back Kotter
Now TV Show: Monk


25th Update: 'Been a llong time everybody, but you know, everyone's the same person they were in school. From my "hobby" listing you can read just what "I've" been doing for the last 30-5 yrs; playing and perforforming in countless numbers of bands. Touring, rehearsing relentlessly. Studying music, the equipment, and setting up recording studios, is a never ending task. I'm mainly still a percussionist, but publish my guitar and write much of our work. I have'nt had time for dating since "my GOD" the 90's, and everyone is...... married(whatever THAT is) and toting children on their backs. 'Twas nice to see everybody at the 20th, you looked especially good. It is actually refreshing to be with people that you\'ve already met before. (This is too long),see ya. email me if your curious 'bout my music; I'ive got hundreds of songs &cds published, and not.(fom symphony & movie scores, to death metal material.


20th Update:

Connelly, Ken

North Campus
(married)

UPDATED: JULY 19, 2005

Email: kconnelly@mchsi.com
Address: 10 Briar Gate Circle

Aurora, IL 60506
Phone: 630-466-0280

College:  NIU, MBA from North Central College

 

25th Reunion Activities?
Game: Yes
Golf: No
Roundhouse: Maybe

Dinner: Yes
Wearing: ????

 

HS Song: 
Now Song: 
HS Hobbies:

Now Hobbies:
HS TV Show:
Now TV Show:


25th Update: Hard to believe that I\'m writing what is now 25 years after graduation. I married my high school sweet heart, Katy (class of 1982), and we have four lovely children. Ken Jr. is a Junior at West after 2 years at Marmion. Kara is a freshman who made the West High cheerleading squad,
Kristine is a 7th grader at Herget Middle School, and Kemp is our 3-year old \"late arrival.\" I\'m proud to say that I was elected to and served
on the West Aurora School Board (a challenge to say the least!). I received my BA from NIU, and my MBA from North Central College. Thank you
to those who put this reunion together.


Connor-Hanson, Peggy

North Campus
(Single)

UPDATED: Aug. 1, 2005

Email: pbmjhanson@aol.com
Address: 488 Mill Street
Batavia, IL 60510
Phone: 630-406-8380

College: waubonsee community college

10 year: Yes
20 year: Maybe

25th Reunion Activities?
Game:
Golf:
Roundhouse:

Dinner: Yes
Wearing:

 

HS Song:  Time for me to Fly--REO!!
Now Song:  Mostly Country Music
HS Hobbies:

Now Hobbies:
HS TV Show:
Now TV Show:


25th Update:I sort of did things in reverse...I earned my elementary education degree and teaching certificate two years ago and just landed my first teaching position at a school in Batavia. Better late than never, I suppose.

I am divorced and have one daughter.

Would love to see old friends from high school, or simply get in touch if I can not attend the reunion.


20th Update: I got married in Jan 1994.  The birth of my daughter, Bryanna, in June 1995, was and still is the greatest joy I have experienced yet, besides getting married.  I worked at Farmer's Insurance Group for 17 years before quitting in 1996 to stay at home with my child.  I started my own licensed day care home shortly thereafter.  In addition to working with children, I am going back to school to get a degree in Elementary Education.  My husband and I frequent car shows in the summer time and spend a lot of time together as a family.  I wished I would have made more time developing friendships during high school.  Hope all my old friends are doing well.  Drop a line whenever you can.

Conover-Zalesiak, Janie

South Campus
(single)

UPDATED: June 15, 2010

Email: Janiez2001@yahoo.com
Address: 1164 Blue Bill Way
Normal, IL 61704
Phone: 

College: 
Occupation: Teaching Asst.
Company: Jr. High School

10 year:
20 year: Yes
30 Year: Yes

30th Reunion Activities?
Game:maybe
Post Game: No
Dinner: Yes
Wearing:e

 

HS Song:  The Logical Song - Supertramp
Now Song:  Anything 70's or 80's
HS Hobbies:
Tennis
Now Hobbies: Golf, Bowling, & playing Bunco
HS TV Show: Love Boat
Now TV Show: Desperate Housewives


30th Update: I am still working at the jr. high and still loving it!  I am a teachers assistant and work with autistic children.  I am also the cheerleading coach and I am having a blast coaching 16 jr. high girls!! With all the recent cuts in my school district I feel very blessed to have a job. 
My daughter just graduated, lives in Chicago, and will be studying nursing at Northpark in the fall.  My middle son goes to ISU and is studying to be a special ed teacher. My oldest graduated from Northwestern and is working in sales outside of Minneapolis.   
I am looking forward seeing everyone and wearing Judy Essig's name tag!

25th Update: I have had a lot of changes since the last reunion. I am getting divorced, sending my oldest off to college, moved to a different house, and just got a full time job as a teaching assistant at the Jr. High where my daughter goes.

My oldest son TJ will be attending Northwestern University this fall. He was on the golf team in high school and in the marching band. He is also going to be in the marching band at college.

My middle son Patrick is a Junior in high school. He plays football & wrestles.

My youngest Ali is in 8th grade and is on the Junior High softball team. The kids have been a lot of fun to watch over the years, and they have grown up fast!!!

I am really looking foward to seeing everybody at the reunion. Thanks to the reunion committee for putting this all together, I know it was a lot of work!!!


20th Update:

Cutter, Michael

South Campus
(married)

UPDATED: Aug. 17, 2005

Email: michael.cutter@att.net
Address: 79 West 500 North
Mantua, UT 84324
Phone: 435-734-0726

College:  Utah State University
Occupation: Lieutenant Colonel
Company: USAF

10 year: No
20 year: Yes

25th Reunion Activities?
Game: No
Golf: No
Roundhouse: No

Dinner: No
Wearing:

 

HS Song:  The Mayor of Candor Lied
Now Song:  God Bless the USA
HS Hobbies:
Skeet Shooting
Now Hobbies: KIDS!
HS TV Show: MASH
Now TV Show: JAG


25th Update: I have been married to Norma for 19 years. We have 4 children, Amy(16), Stephanie(15), Douglas(13), Max(12). We are still leaving in Utah and I am still flying F-16's for the Air Force. I pinned on Lieutenant Colonel this year. Sorry I am going to have to miss the reunion this year, but I will be deployed over to the middle east. I realized that I missed our 10 year reunion due to the first gulf war. Hope to see you all at 30 years!
20th Update:

 

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