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| Donald Thelen Bozeman, Mt |
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Family: Wife Chris, children Josh (7) and Nicole (5).
Career: Electrical Engineer - Designing Analog Integrated Circuits.
Accomplishments: Ph.D. in 1996.
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| Sue Thelen | |
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1988
Family: Significant Other - Greg Faulk, Daughter- Alanna "Tobe" (7)
Career: Teacher
I graduated from the U of M in Missoula on the 6 year plan with a elementary education degree, then moved to the Bitter Root Valley. After a try at raising and training race horses, I settled down to teaching in the fall and working on a private wildlife refuge in the summer. Greg, Tobe and I love to go fishing and camping and when we're home we spend a lot of time "yarden & garden." I'm really looking forward to seeing you all - it's nice not to be a "missing person" anymore!
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| Tim Thennis Helena, Mt |
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Family: Wife Gwen; Two children, Timmy & Tessa; Two stepsons Mike & Geoff.
Career: Weighmaster/Traffic Supervisor at ASARCO Inc. East Helena for 15 years.
Accomplishments: BA Business at Carroll College. Active with Coaching kids sports and Boy Scouts.
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| Allen Thomas Saint Louis, Mo |
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Update May 2003
I am currently living in St Louis, Mo. I married just last year on June 8 and my wife, Heather, and we are expecting identical twins this summer. We will name them John Houston and Trent Allen by order of birth. My mother says that I took so much time getting started that the Good Lord is sending them down in twos to catch up.
I majored in Physical education - dance through undergraduate and graduate school and performed professionally for about 8 years as a modern dancer. The way that I financed my way through school was by being an arborist. For those that don't know what that is, it is a person that specializes in trees. I specialized in heavy rigging removals of trees that are in tight or dangerous spots. Many times I would go to rehearsals with wood chips still in my hair.
I have left dance and am now the grounds supervisor at the St Louis, Mo Temple (Morman) where I have been for the last year and a few months.
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| Jeff Thomas Helena, Mt |
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Update May 2000
Have run lots and lots. Was pictured on the cover of a national running store magazine running in beautiful downtown Marysville, Montana. Drove cross country to Virginia in an old Triumph for a British car show. What a blast! Haven't been married. Still working with computers. Am now working for the State of Montana - Jeanette (Bushnell) Nordahl is my boss. Pretty much sums up my last 10 years.
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| Cinda Tompkins Helena, Mt |
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1998
Family: Still single & looking so ... bought a house & got a dog. Rosie is a 9 year old healer/terier cross with the annoying habits found in both breeds.
Career: I operate a piano studio with approx. 50 students. I also am the accompanyist for the Helena High Choirs, have 2 church organist jobs and am a pianist at many community events.
Accomplishments: I am now a "Master Teacher" in the state of Montana. I have presented workshops and frequently adjudicate at music festivals. The pianist/accompanyist portion of my career has provided many free travel opportunities including a trip to the British Isles.
Teachers: Linda McClatchy (Amer. Gov.)
The greatest change in my life has been as a result of the discovery of a non-malignant brain tumor in 1995. Doctors, radiation, medication, & yearly MRI’s are now part of who I am; along with an increased awareness of the value of daily life & the importance of being true to myself.
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| Diane (Trankel) Schmidt | |
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1988
Family: Husband, Children - Four
Career: Self-employed in Retail Sales and Homemaking
Moved 9 times in 2 years. Lived in Utah, Illinois, and Montana (Great Falls and Helena). Tried to have a child in every state! Ha Ha. Hopefully we are settled down a little now, in Helena where we both wanted to end up. Not much else is going on. I'm looking forward to the reunion to see what everyone else has done.
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| Emily Turner Pocatello, Id |
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1998
Family: One dog, black lab named Winnie; One cat named Tigger. (Much better than having a husband or kids!)
Career: Sign Language Interpreter
Classmates: Norma (Redin) Rueb, Jana Spaulding, Cinda Tompkins, Laura (Larsen) Stevenson
Teachers: Mr. Karr (Auto Mechanics), Mr. Dawes (Auto Mechanics), Mr. Logan (Spanish), Ms. Peterson (French).
Activities: Attending V.I.C.A. competition in Havre, attending football and basketball games.
"I feel very fortunate to have received a quality education without the fear of violence which many young people face today."
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| Mark VanderVelden Missoula, Mt |
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1988
Family: Fiance - Shelly Howlett
Career: Professional Job Interviewee and Seeker
I worked at Little Big Lip Pizza for awhile before I went into the U. S. Navy for 4 years 79-83. I then went to the Missoula Vo-Tech for 1 year and attended the U of M for 2 years (general studies). Thoughout school I had been working as a seasonal employee for the forest service; and playing in the winter. I enjoyed the last 10 years hiking, fishing, hunting, downhill and water skiing and other fun stuff. I plan to get married in September....If I'm not on a fire that is.
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| John Verbanac Helena, Mt |
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1988
Career: Welder at ASARCO/Farmer
*Editors Note: John failed to comply with the rules of filling out his 10 year summary so I have taken it upon myself to do it for him. I first inquired with Robin Leach of the show "The Rich and Famous" he couldn't help. I then tried the National Enquire. I payed then a small fee for this current biography. (Pay them enough and they'll print anything). Editorial from National Enquirer printed Feb. 30 1988. "JOHN VERBANAC TAKEN HOSTAGE ON UFO BY LITTLE GREEN PEOPLE." John, no wonder you didn't give me a summary of the last ten years!!!
P.S. They have editors following you daily now, undercover of course, in case your summary of the next ten years slips your mind!! Karla.
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| Mike Vulk Helena, Mt |
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1998
Family: Married Teresa Gordon on 9/6/80. Three sons, Jesse (17), James (14), Jake (10) and a daughter, Katie (2 ½).
Career: Computer Operator at Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Accomplishments: Kid’s baseball coach for year.
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| Rob Walker Spokane, Wa |
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I graduated from Carroll College with degrees in Biology and Psychology in 1984. At Carroll College I met Eileen MacNeill from Spokane, WA, who was a nursing student at the time. We were married in 1985. While I was attending dental school at the University of Minnesota, Eileen was studying for her MBA.
I graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1988. I practiced in Minneapolis, MN, with a large group practice, Metro Dental Care until 1993. In 1993, we moved to Spokane, WA, with the desire to be closer to home. I purchased the north Spokane dental practice of Dr. Gary Bakken, who still continues to practice with us. I established Cascade Dental Care a few years ago and we are currently in the midst of a five year growth mode establishing general dentistry practices at multiple sites around Spokane and Coeur d’Alene, ID.
We have been blessed with three wonderful boys: Chip (6), Griffin (3) and Bryce (1). They are truly the most important part of our lives.
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| Amy I. (Ward) White Tulsa, Ok |
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1998
What do you do for a living: Programs Manager for the Division and Family Services Permanency Planning Program
What company do you work for: Oklahoma Department of Human Services
Spouses name: Keith
Child 1's sex, age (or birth date), and name: Darian (Keith's daughter), 13
How and where did you meet your spouse: I met Keith at a party where he was being fixed up with my secretary. I gave her a ride to the party but ended up with Keith. We have been together for 15 years now and have been married for 10 years this year.
Favorite teacher(s): Senor Logan
Your Favorite High School memory: Too many to pick just one!
What have you been doing with yourself since High School: I have been enjoying my life! My major accomplishments are being a wife, helping my husband raise his daughter, being an aunt to nieces and nephew, and learning how to be a grandmother. My first grandchild was born 6 weeks ago!!! Work is satisfying but never is a priority.
Classmates that you still "hang out" with: Jane Green and Cathy Kaiser are the ones with whom I have the most contact now.
14 Nov 2001 Update
Family: Keith - husband; Darian - step-daughter, 16 yrs old.
Career: I am currently the Program Supervisor for the Oklahoma Department of Human Services Child Welfare Permanency Planning Program.
Accomplishments: Master of Social Work 1995
Licensed Social Worker 1997
Classmates: Too many to name!
Teachers: Mike Logan
Activities: Spanish Club, hanging out on the drag, football games, basketball games, & being with friends.
Update Jul 2003
Name that we knew you as: Amy Ward
Current (married) name if applicable: Amy White
Spouses (maiden) name: Keith White
Child 1's name, age (or birth date), sex: Darian, 21, Female (Darian is Keith's daughter)
What company do you work for: Oklahoma Department of Human Services (OKDHS)
What is your job title: Programs Manager
Explain your job: I am responsible for the Permanency Planning and Independent Living programs for the Children and Family Services Division. I write and interpret policy, train, and act as a consultant to field staff regarding working with children in the custody of OKDHS towards permanency and independent living.
Did you attend college (or are you attending college) and if so, what college(s) and what degree(s): Bachelor of Arts in Interpersonal Communication, 1984, University of MT, Master of Social Work, University of Oklahoma, 1995
How and where did you meet your spouse: I met my husband in 1986 at "furlough" party. The state was making us take one day off per month without pay due to budget problems so we would have a party at a local club on the Thursday night before our furlough day. I drove my secretary who was supposed to meet someone at the party. The someone she was supposed to meet was Keith. Keith and I began dating a week after this party and have been together ever since. We were married in 1991.
Favorite teacher(s): Senor Logan and Mr. Dekam
Your Favorite High School memory(s): Too many to mention! High school was so much fun!
What states/countries have you lived in: I lived in Arizona for 9 months after graduation from college and have lived in Oklahoma since 1985.
Classmates that you still "hang out" with: Jane Green, Cathy Campbell Kaiser, Kathy Maurer Berg and through Jane, Karen Ludtke Putman
What is the most bizarre thing you did in High School (that we can publish):I don't think this is a question I want to or will answer.
When you were a Freshman, what did you want to grow up to be: I wanted to be an elementary teacher.
Tell us more about your children: Keith and I obtained custody of his daughter when she was 9 years old but we never had children of our own. Now we have moved on to grandparenthood. Darian had a son in 2001, DeMarco Wayne Jones, Jr., (we call him DJ.) He has spent a lot of his first years with us. Darian continued to live with us until one month before he was born and then moved back in when he was 13 months old. They may be moving out again soon but we have enjoyed having our grandbaby under our roof! He is a character and brightens up this "Mimi's" day whenever he is around! Darian continues to try to find her path. We continue to hope she does! Smile!
What have you been doing with yourself since High School (this is where you add any additional information): I would say having had the ability to be close to my family has filled my life since high school. I have had the opportunity to be involved in the lives of my nieces (I have three from my brother, Greg) and although never had children of my own, they helped to filled this need and they got to go home when I was tired. My family moved to OK before I did, so when I moved here, I was moving to be near family. I didn't think when I moved here that I was going to stay but when I met Keith, all that changed. He is the responsible child in his family, so we have cared for his mother and brother too for many years.
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| Cheri (Warwick) Oswell | |
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1988
Family: Husband - Ace, Daughter - Jessica
Career: Make up Artist
1 year college U of M 78/79. 2 1/2 years working banking. Met husband 1981; he played for Helena Phillies. Married Feb. 82 - lived in Colstrip 8 months. Ace went in Air Force, spent 4 months in Texas, 3 1/2 years southern California (Riverside) went to modeling school worked as model then makeup Artist 2 years. Daughter Jessica born 10/85 - Back to Helena 8/86. Ace works for Pioneer Telephone. I'm presently working as free lance make up artist.
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1998
As of 1998 Liz is living in Great Falls. She is putting herself through college to be an Elemetary School Teacher.
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What do you do for a living: I am a Work Director and Analyst for our Operations Dept.
What company do you work for: Federal Reserve Bank
Spouses name: Scott
How and where did you meet your spouse: We have known each other from softball and working at McDonalds way back when.
Favorite teacher(s): Mr. Opitz, Ms. Chesterfield and Ms. Gleason.
Your Favorite High School memory: Just having fun my senior year.
What have you been doing with yourself since High School: I am currently going back to school to earn my bachelor's degree in Accounting. Other than that I play softball during the summer, bowl and hunt during the winter.
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| Wanda (Whitley) Arlint Helena, Mt |
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Family: Steve and I are still married. We have a 17 year old daughter Mandy who will graduate in 1999 and a son Josh who is 15 and a freshman. Both go to school at CHS.
Career: I am a Teller at Montana Army National Guard Credit Union and sill work the tax season at H & R Block
Accomplishments: Remaining happy, married and still alive after seeing the kids through the terrible teens, braces, boyfriends, and drivers ed.
Classmates: Steve Arlint of course
Teachers: Mr. Hardy and Mr Dekam
Activities: Band, Library, office, and teachers assistant and Steve's girlfriend.
Update Jun 2003
Name that we knew you as: Wanda Whitley
Current (married) name if applicable: Wanda Arlint (I married fellow classmate Steve Arlint
What do you do for a living: Receptionist
What company do you work for: Dr. Bruce D. Bellin, Ophthalmologist
Spouses name: Steve Arlint
Child 1's sex, age (or birth date), and name: Amanda Jean (Arlint) Steinmetz, 22, 12/4/1980
Child 2's sex, age (or birth date), and name: Joshua Glenn Arlint, 20, 8/9/82
How and where did you meet your spouse: School bus, I really didn't like him at first until my Step Uncle and him became friends.
Favorite teacher(s): Mr. DeKam and Mr. Lawrence and I really don't know why because I didn't like Math. I also liked Mr. Hardy, Mr. Lawrence taught our son Josh and they got along great too.
Your Favorite High School memory: Rainbow Dance, Sophomore Year, Steve and I went out for dinner at Wong's and he locked the keys in his parents station wagon, along with my wallet and the tickets for the dance, and my house keys. His dad was up in the hills hunting with the spare keys to the car so we had to borrow his Aunts car. Steve had to buy new tickets to get us into the dance. We had to call and wake my mom up to unlock the door so I could get in my house. Can you believe it I still married him. Ha Ha!!!
What have you been doing with yourself since High School: I work part-time so I can spend time with the kids and Steve, (but Mandy now lives in Boise and Josh in Bozeman). We lived in Townsend for a few years and in Billings for two. I was so happy to be moving back to Helena. I do some genealogy. Steve and I camp with a camper of course, (I don't like sleeping on the ground.) We travel and see our families. Steve and I are going on a cruise to Alaska for our 25th wedding anniversary so we will not be attending the reunion. We'll catch the next one.
Classmates that you still "hang out" with: Steve, he is the only one that hasn't moved away that I didn't move with.
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| Tim Woehl Everett, Wa |
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1988
Family: Wife - Phylls E. Children - two
Career: Construction Equipment Mechanic
Sept-Nov 78 Basic Training at Fort Dix N.J. Advanced training at Fort Leonardwood, Mo. Nov-Jan. Jan '79 through Apr '83 assigned to Ft. Lewis, Wa. Married my wife Phyllys in June '81. 1st re-enlistment in Aug of '82 for Ft. Richardson, AK. Assigned to Ft. Richardson from Apr 83 to May '86. 2nd re-enlistment in May '86 for Ft. Carson, Co. I enlisted in the Army to be a Construction Equipment Mechanic but have filled many different positions within my assigned units. I am currently a staff sergeant and will have ten years time in service on 18 Sept 88. I am happily married to my wife of 7 years as of June 20th and we have two boys ages 16 and 13 whom I adopted in Sept of 83. We have 1 dog, 3 cats and live in housing on Fort Carson. It is impossible for me to describe all of my experiences of the last ten years on just this 1 piece of white paper so I am looking forward to sharing them in person when my wife and I attend the reunion. I will share one thing with you though that I'm sure will shock those of you who remember me in school. I am a Drug and Alcohol Councelor for my Company and I enjoy it very much. Looking forward to seeing my many friends from what seems like a lifetime ago. See ya soon...Tim
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| Phil Wolfe Elmhurst, Pa |
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1998
Career: Just completed the 4th year (of 7) studying for the priesthood with the Fraternity of St. Peter.
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Family: Nick - age 16, Ashley - age 13
Career: Corporate Travel Agent
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| Marilyn (Yetter) Olson Sidney, Mt |
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Family: My husband Mark is at Montana Dakota Utilities working in power production as an auxiliary man. Chris is a Sophomore at Sidney High School and Lindsay is an 8th grader at the Middle School. Chris is active in sports and Lindsay plays hockey and softball and holds a class office.
Career: I work at Community Clinic Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Clerk.
Classmates: Jeanette (Bushnell) Nordahl plus others - too many to write in.
Teachers: Mrs. Stewart, Miss Gleason.
Activities: Just hanging out with friends. Going on the American Heritage trip to Washington D.C.
Jul 2003 Update
Name that we knew you as: Marilyn Yetter
Current (married) name if applicable: Marilyn Olson
Spouses (maiden) name: Mark
Child 1's name, age (or birth date), sex: Christopher, 21, male
Child 2's name, age (or birth date), sex: Lindsay, 19, female
What company do you work for: Sidney Health Center-Clinic Pharmacy
What is your job title: Pharmacy Clerk
Explain your job: I work in the retail pharmacy of the health center as a clerk.
Did you attend college (or are you attending college) and if so, what college(s) and what degree(s): One year at Northern Montana College now Montana State Northern in Havre.
How and where did you meet your spouse: Mark and I met at college during the first week of school.
Favorite teacher(s): I pretty much liked all the teachers.
Your Favorite High School memory(s): Just hanging out with friends. Also going to Washington DC on the American Heritage tour.
What states/countries have you lived in: Just good old Montana.
Classmates that you still "hang out" with: I keep in touch with Jeanette Bushnell Nordahl.
What is the most bizarre thing you did in High School (that we can publish): Going to a kegger my freshman summer and not knowing it was my cousin Leslie's senior one until I got there.
When you were a Freshman, what did you want to grow up to be: I wasn't really sure what I wanted to do.
Tell us more about your children: My son Chris is a student at Black Hills State in Spearfish SD studying accounting and is engaged to a local girl Lindsy Fritz. They will be married next July. She is studying to be Physical Therapist.
Daughter Lindsay joined the Navy after graduating last spring and finsihed basic training at Great Lakes, IL last Oct. After graduating she spent 18 weeks in Great Lakes going to her A school as a Hospital Corpsman. She is now stationed in Portsmouth, VA and works in the Naval Medical Center.
What have you been doing with yourself since High School (this is where you add any additional information): Mark and I were married in 1980 and moved to Sidney, I worked for a year before Chris was born and then was a stay at home mom until Lindsay was 3. I enjoyed that but needed to get back to work so that we could purchase our house. I have worked at the Pharmacy for 9 years in Oct. and before that worked at the local museum and for a local chiropractor.