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Webmasters note: Although Dave was listed as deceased in the 20 year reunion book, I've been told that he is alive and well and living in Great Falls, working for the Albertsons chain. This has been confirmed by Theresa (Ries) Bakken and Sue (Freeman) Agostinelli. Dave got a kick out of knowing that he had passed on....guess that will teach him not to fill out the Reunion paperwork and send it in!
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| Scott Ballard Yorba Linda, CA |
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Family: Wife - Cheryl, one child
Career: Operations Manager
1978-1983 attended Univ of Montana. Graduated with B.A. in Business Administration. From 1983-1984 worked in Helena for Bell and Associates, and in Feb 1985 moved to southern California and went to work for Allstate Insurance Co. Am presently employed by Allstate as an Operations Manager.
Jan 2005 Update
Name that we knew you as: Scott Ballard
Spouses (maiden) name: Cheryl Matyas
Child 1's name, age (or birth date), sex: Kyle Brian, Oct 01, 1986, M
Child 2's name, age (or birth date), sex: Shannon Renee, Sept, 06, 1989, F
Child 3's name, age (or birth date), sex: Michelle, Feb 18, 1994, F
Child 4's name, age (or birth date), sex: Kevin Scott, Jul, 08, 1996, M
What is your profession (i.e. Accounting, Computers, Domestic Engineer, etc): Insurance industry
What company do you work for: Liberty Mutual Insurance
What department do you work in: Sales
What is your job title: Territorial Sales Manager
Explain your job: I am a territorial sales manager in charge of Montana, Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Nevada, California
Did you attend college (or are you attending college) and if so, what college(s) and what degree(s): I went to University of Montana and graduated with a Business Admin degree in 1984. States: California, Wisconsin, Minnesota, now moving to Washington
How and where did you meet your spouse: In high school we knew each other, she was a sophomore. Started going out in college. We will be married 20 years this July
What states/countries have you lived in: California, Wisconsin, Minnesota, now moving to Washington
Tell us more about your children: Kyle is a senior this year and getting ready to head off to college at Arizona State University. Shannon is a freshman and loves to play tennis, shop, talk on the phone and socialize. Shelby is in 5th grade and is a sports nut. Basketball and softball take up lots of her time. Kevin is in 2nd grade and is either throwing a football around or playing gamecube.
What are your hobbies these days: I spend a lot of time with our kids sports activites and traveling. Love to play golf when I get some free time
What have you been doing with yourself since High School (this is where you add any additional information): After graduating from college, I got married to Cheryl Matyas (class of 1980 CHS) and moved to southern California. Went to work for Allstate Insurance Company. Had 2 children there; Kyle and Shannon and after 5 years we then moved to Northern California where we had our 3rd child, Shelby. We stayed there for 5 more years and then I got transferred to the midwest; Madison, Wisconsin where we had our 4th child Kevin and lived there for one year before being transferred to Minneapolis, Minnesota. We have lived here for 7 1/2 years and I just got transferred with Liberty Mutual Insurance Company to the Northwest Territory so we will be moving to Washington at the end of this school year after my oldest son Kyle graduates.
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| Steve Bayles Peoria, AZ |
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1988
Career: U.S. Air Force
Entered the Air Force in Jun 1978, lived in Germany, North Carolina, Utah, and Arizona.
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| Doug Becker Laurel, MT |
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1988
Family: Julie Bicknell, 3 children
Career: Lab Tech
After graduating I worked summers as a surveyor and went to Montana Tech in Butte for two years. Fall of 1980 I quit school and took a full time job surveying in Missoula. In Dec. 1980 I married Julie Bicknell in Helena. We've lived in Missoula since then. We have 3 boys, ages 6, 3, and 2. Marcus is the oldest born Jan 9, 1882, Paul was born Dec 22, 1984, and Timothy was born March 1, 1986. In April 1984, I began working at the Frenchtown Mill in the Technical Lab. Champion owned the mill at that time and now Stone Container is the proud owner. My job involves tests on the pulp fiber made and also the finished paper product. Julie in now working at Bitterroot Flowers as a Floral Designer.
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| Teresa (Beebe) Gustine East Helena, Mt |
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1988
Family: Rusty, 2 children
Career: Western Montana Home Health Accts Rec. Manager
I got married right after High School, worked for Western Federal Savings for 7 years working my way up from Teller to Ass't Branch Manager. Got bored with Banking, so I went to work for West Mont Home Health as Accts Recievable Tech and am now "Accts Receivable Manager" for West Mont's two corporations. My husband Rusty and I have two children, Angela, 7 and Adam, 4. We just celebrated our 10 year wedding anniversary in July. We have lived in Helena and East Helena area all but 10 months when we lived in Spokane, WA.
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| Laurie (Black) Logan Helena, Mt |
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1998
Family: Husband Larry - we've been married 16 years. He's an accountant for the State of Montana, Dept of Revenue. Our son, Randy, 15, starts his career at Capital High in the Fall, and son Dan, 14. will be in the 8th grade at CRA. Great kids!
Career: 11 years at Buttreys or possibly now Albertsons(?) I'm the receiving clerk. It's not a glamorous job, but I enjoy it. I also moonlight occasionally as a waitress at Helena's now famous Toi's Thai Cuisine.
Accomplishments: My Family!! Also, I got carded buying beer...this year! I just don't know how I could top that.
Classmates: Almost everyone
Teachers: I can't even recall most of their names.
Activities: Graduation
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| Steve Blixt Helena, Mt |
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1998
Family: Daughter Shelby
Career: Sheet metal worker
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| Sandy Boom Carlsbad, Ca |
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1998
Hello Fellow Classmates of 1978
Sorry I couldn’t make it out this year. I was really looking forward to it but something came up. I’m finally getting married! (Webmaster Note: A quote from Sandy's 1988 bio: "Spouse's name: NEVER!") So we’re busy planning and saving for an October party, the bachelor/bachelorette party in September (a combined water-ski/camping weekend party), and the post-party honeymoon trip to Cancun, Mexico. After that, we hope to crank out a couple of kids because I ain’t gettin’ any younger! I’m still in San Diego running my own bookkeeping/tax return business and my fiancée is currently a beach volleyball trainer soon to be certified for teaching High School physical education. Needless to say we play a lot of beach volleyball. We also love going to the Colorado River for camping, water-skiing and jet skiing. (My girlfriend and I own a boat, Paul’s family owns jet skis.) We play roller hockey and tennis, bike, scuba dive and whatever else we feel like. I finally found a man who does more sports than I do! In the winter, we get in a few snow ski/snowboard trips but for the most part I’ve become a spoiled warm weather beachcomber. I started singing with a rock-n-roll band a few years back so about once a month we do a gig at a local dive bar and have a blast! It’s so much fun! We actually even get paid for it. An yes, I’ll be singing at my own wedding, along with two other singers in the band. I wish I had time to come back to Montana, I sure miss the mountains but not the winter! I haven’t kept in touch with anyone from our class so I have no idea what anyone is up too. Keep me posted for the next one, I would love to come visit. I hope everyone is doing well and if you feel so inclined or you’re out his way, give us a holler!
Jul 2003 Update
Name that we knew you as: Sandra D Boom
Current (married) name if applicable: Sandra D Kotas
Spouses (maiden) name: Paul M Kotas
Child 1's name, age (or birth date), sex: Carly N Kotas, estrogen
Child 2's name, age (or birth date), sex: Carson A Kotas, testosterone
What company do you work for: self-The Local Bookie
What is your job title: owner-bookkeeper, tax preparer
Explain your job: slave to IRS deadlines
Did you attend college (or are you attending college) and if so, what college(s) and what degree(s): UofM (Missoula, MT). I have a certified B.S. degree (we all know what BS really stands for) emphasis in Business Administration, which is even more B.S.
How and where did you meet your spouse: volleyball tournament at the beach in San Diego, CA
Favorite teacher(s): Ms. McClatchy
Your Favorite High School memory(s): Winning Montana State 1 meter diving championship my Junior year
What states/countries have you lived in: Montana, Idaho, California
Classmates that you still "hang out" with: none
What is the most bizarre thing you did in High School (that we can publish): Randy Fuhrmann, Scott McTaggart and myself were cruisin' in my 1931 Ford Model A truck one evening when we decided to do a 4 wheel drive road straight down a long hill. After a near death experience, 1 headlamp and 2 hubcaps later, we finally came to a rest with our lives intact, a little more respect for 4 wheel drive roads and a hell of a lot more respect for old Chuggin' Charlie, which is why I still have the old man in my garage today. (They just don't build cars like they used too!)
When you were a Freshman, what did you want to grow up to be: Away from my parents
Tell us more about your children: They live to be my mother's revenge - I just know it!
What have you been doing with yourself since High School (this is where you add any additional information): College at University of Montana, started & sold a bookkeeping service in Sun Valley Idaho 1983-1985, started another bookkeeping service in San Diego, CA 1985 to present. Sports, sports, sports, singing in a Rock-N-Roll band since 1995, married a jock 1998, gave birth to my brains 2000 & 2002. Now I specialize in sleep deprivation.
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| Bart Brosten Seattle, Wa |
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1998
Family: Married to my wife Laura. One child, Peter (19 mos)
Career: Marketing Dept., with Eddie Bauer
Accomplishments: The two happiest moments in my life have been the day my son was born and the day Laura and I were married.
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| Kelly Sue Brown Helena, Mt |
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1998
Family: Paul, Connie (step daughter), Theland (step son) and me.
Career: Work at Cooney Nursing Home.
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| Tracy Brown | |
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1998
Family: Wife Anna, Son Nichlas, born 22 April 98.
Career: Still in the Air Force.
Accomplishments: Nothing memorable until wife and kid came along.
Classmates: Josh Stewart, Chris Miller, Brent Hickel, Mark Scott, Carey Hester
Teachers: Walt Chancy, Mrs. Harris, Mr. Ruetten, Mr. Elliot, Mr. Wooden
Activities: Gymnastics, Orchestra
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| Betty Ann (Bryant) Dorsey Puyallup, Wa |
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1999
Family: My husband Tom and I have been married 13 years this June. We have two daughters. Tara is 8 years old and in the 2nd grade. Erin is almost 3 years old and both are sweet little girls! (Most of the time!)
Career: I work for Dr. James Elder - an orthodontist. I’ve worked for him for eight years. Tom has worked for Boeing for nine years as a computer specialist. We both have good jobs.
Accomplishments: My greatest accomplishment is my family. I love them very much!
Classmates: Too many to write - lots of good memories!
Teachers: Mr. Carter and Miss Gleason, photography and TV class w/ Mr. Malee.
Activities: Dancing in P.E. class, decorating floats for the Vigilante Parade.
Jul 2003 Update
Name that we knew you as: Betty Ann Bryant
Current (married) name if applicable: Betty Ann Dorsey
Spouses (maiden) name: Tom Dorsey
Child 1's name, age (or birth date), sex: Tara Meghan, 13 years old
Child 2's name, age (or birth date), sex: Erin Marie, 7 1/2 years old
What company do you work for: Dr. James R Elder D.M.D.
What is your job title: Orthodontic Asst.
Did you attend college (or are you attending college) and if so, what college(s) and what degree(s): University of Montana Bachelor of Science
How and where did you meet your spouse: We meet in Helena at the Rustic Inn. Tom worked for Galusha, Higgins and Galusha as a computer operator.
Favorite teacher(s): Mr. Malee, Miss Gleason, Mr. Carter, Mr. Beniger
Your Favorite High School memory(s): Decorating floats for the Vigilante Parade, any Capital/Helena High contests, Crusin' the "drag".
Classmates that you still "hang out" with: Jeanne (Scanlan) Roske
What is the most bizarre thing you did in High School (that we can publish):
When you were a Freshman, what did you want to grow up to be:
Tell us more about your children: Tara will be in the 8th grade and Erin in the 2nd. Tara plays the clarinet in the concert band and plays fast pitch softball. Erin is in gymnastics and can sing like a bird. They are truly my pride and joy!!!!!
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Aug 2005 Update
Name that we knew you as: Theresa Burgess
Current (married) name if applicable: Theresa King
Spouses (maiden) name: Mike
Child 1's name, age (or birth date), sex: Ryan, 5/8/1980, M
Child 2's name, age (or birth date), sex: Maggie, 8/18/1982
What is your profession (i.e. Accounting, Computers, Domestic Engineer, etc): Voucher Examiner
What company do you work for: VA Hospital Fort Harrison
Did you attend college (or are you attending college) and if so, what college(s) and what degree(s): Carroll College until I met my husband, then I was in love so I quit school and got married!
How and where did you meet your spouse: At Hap's Bar
Favorite teacher(s): Mr. Coverdell
What states/countries have you lived in: Montana
Classmates that you still "hang out" with: Cathy Campbell/Kaiser, I work with her every day
What is the most bizarre thing you did in High School (that we can publish): Drank Beer at the Rialto on Friday nights
When you were a Freshman, what did you want to grow up to be: Flight Attendant
Tell us more about your children: Ryan is in the US Navy stationed in Seattle. He is married and has 2 girls. Grace is 4 and Ava is a year. Maggie is married and lives in Arizona. She has 1 child, Brendan who is 3.
What are your hobbies these days: Playing with my grand kids, cooking, reading, going to our cabin on Stemple Pass
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| Kurt Burnham Helena, Mt |
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1998
Family: Delores Burnham (wife), Hunter Nichole Burnham (daughter), 5 yrs. old.
Career: Until February ‘98 was owner of Capital Auto Supply. Sold business (too much stress) now working for Dr. Zooms Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts. Dee is office manager for Dr. Lloyd.
Accomplishments: Have owned and operated two businesses since high school, still involved in the family ranch, competition shooting, team penning, hunting and pack trips.
Teachers: Mr. Ralph Williamson
Activities: VICA
Jun 2003 Update
Name that we knew you as: Kurt Burnam
Spouses (maiden) name:Delores (Dee) Lieske
Child 1's name, age (or birth date), sex: Hunter, 10, female
What company do you work for: Dr. Zooms Auto Parts
What is your job title: Parts Specialist
Did you attend college (or are you attending college) and if so, what college(s) and what degree(s): Went to Northern Montana College graduated with a bachelors in automotive tech
How and where did you meet your spouse: I met wife at the Silver Spur (you remember that place don't you?)
Favorite teacher(s): This is a tough one, maybe Mr. Williamson and Mr. Logan
Your Favorite High School memory(s): Competing at state VICA in Havre
What states/countries have you lived in: Denver, Colorado
Classmates that you still "hang out" with: Still hang out with Scott Stoner. We went to college together as roommates and still do lunch about once a week
What have you been doing with yourself since High School (this is where you add any additional information): Since high school I've work as a mechanic for a dealerships, owned my own auto repair shop, owned my own auto parts store which I sold to Dr. Zooms and went to work for them. We spend a lot of time with our horses and mules training and competing on them My daughter is a better rider and wagon driver than most adults. We still help out on the family ranch a lot as we only live 1/2 mile away. I spend most of the rest of my spare time hunting and guiding. I usually guide for about a month in Alaska then come back here and hunt for myself and my friends.
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| Jeanette (Bushnell) Nordahl Helena, Mt |
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1998
Family: Mike Nordahl and I started dating in 1991 and we married in 1993. We both have full custody of our children from prior marriages: Tony, 16; Dustin, 16; and Nichole, 12. Nichole and Tony are very active in Rodeo so they keep us traveling around the state. Dustin is a swimmer.
Career: I have been working for the State since graduation. Currently I am at Legislature as a "Network Manager".
Accomplishments: We live on 10 acres, have a 4 bedroom home, own a motor home, horse trailer, and pay insurance on approximately 6 vehicles.
Classmates: Marilyn (Yetter) Olson, Jackie Heller, Janna Johnson, Stacy Johnson, Catie Shanahan, Donna Corbett, Lucy Corbett, Shelly (Novak) Parmer, Arletta "Priss" (Sherlock) Leslie,...
Activities: Going out for track with Catie Shanahan as she flew over the hurdles and I stumbled over them.
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| Ron Butzlaff Southfield, MI |
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Major Field
Social Psychology, Data Analysis (Meta-analysis)Degrees
Ph.D. Social Psychology, Harvard Univesity (1998)
A.M. Social Psychology, Harvard University (1997)
A.B. English & American Literature, Harvard College (1991)Publications
Butzlaff, R. (Fall 2000). Can music be used to teach reading? Journal of Aesthetic Education, 34, No.3-4, 167-178.Butzlaff, R. & Hooley, J. (1998) Expressed Emotion and Psychiatric Relapse: A Meta-Analysis. Archives of General Psychiatry, 55 (6), 547-552. Digested in Clinician’s Research Digest, 16, No. 10. (1998).
Biography
A dear friend and colleague once told me that the principle guiding my character is something like, “Ron, you just don’t like to be told that you can’t do something!” He was superficially referring to my history of flunking statistics, only to pursue it as a sub-specialty in social psychology. My habit of challenging expectations began in Wolf Point, Montana, my birthplace on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. I grew up wanting to study classical music, especially opera – not the usual role for little boys sent out to play with real cowboys and Indians. When I left high school, I moved to Boston, Massachusetts and began studying opera.Through no fault of my own, I fell in with a crowd of psychologists, one of whom is that same dear friend. He encouraged me to apply to Harvard College. Since the College was founded to educate the youth of Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Indians therein, I was accepted. It’s Harvard’s fault that I have chosen social psychology for my life’s work – they gave me my advanced degrees of A.M. and Ph.D in Social Psychology, along with my A.B. in English and American Literature. Much of the blame falls on my first advisor, Roger Brown, who initially talked me into pursuing social psychological research instead of clinical work because I had argued with him in class about the real meaning of gay men calling themselves ‘queens’ and its application to social psychology’s work with in-group vs. out-group terms of reference. He also convinced me to study with Robert Rosenthal, who somehow managed to teach me enough statistics to do meta-analytic work, part of my current research program.
It could be that I was scared of those cowboys and Indians, but I chose as my primary area of interest to study sex roles and stereotyping. My program is structured from two overlapping domains, one of which is building a methodology and instrument for measuring and comparing sex role stereotypes across many racial and ethnic groups, including those of gay men and lesbians. Closely related to this is a program of research I have designed which uses stereotyping as a means for selecting and predicting homophobic or aggressive behavior against gay-men and lesbians.
Finally, since anyone born and raised in Montana is always considered a ‘real’ Montanan, I do spend more time than is necessary living up to expectations by mountain climbing in the winter and sailing in the summer. My partner, Sean, is foolish enough to join me in these sports and we are often found falling down snow covered peaks or righting our capsized Laser sailboats. Michigan, with the longest lakeshore of any state and grand nature parks, offers many places for us to explore and get lost. Adding to that Oakland University’s commitment to supporting teaching and research made choosing to become a Michigander a simple pleasure and an honor.
Ron's Offical Bio can be seen at http://www2.oakland.edu/psych/staff.cfm?ID=4690
