Please e-mail us your update and a photograph of you and/or your family.

Lisa Anderson -- Lawrence, KS
Hard to believe it has been 30 years! I can't wait to see you all. I met my husband Rob at KU. We married in 1981(just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary last August!) and graduated in 1982. Rob's job has taken us to Texas, South Dakota and North Dakota and finally back to Kansas. Moved to Lawrence 3 years ago to be closer to family. We have two wonderful daughters - Christina is 21 and attends the University of North Dakota - She will graduate May, 2008. Jessica is 18 and will graduate from Free State High School this May. She will attend KU in the fall. I have worked on and off in the accounting field but have decided to retire - I have that pesky hip (I've had 5 hip replacements) that keeps me sidelined. I love to travel, read, cook, garden and attend the KU basketball games! Go Jayhawks!!!!!

Becky Baker -- Greenleaf, KS
This is beginning to sound repetitive but it sure doesn't seem like 30 years. I have been teaching school since I graduated from Washburn University in 1982. I taught 5th grade for three years at Bishop Elementary in Topeka. Then I met a guy who dragged me away (willingly) to north central Kansas and became my best friend. Gary and I have been married for 21 years and have two kids. Adam is 20 and a junior at KSU majoring in animal science and has been accepted into veterinarian school. Kelsey is 14, will be a freshman in high school and is majoring in driving. I have taught the last 20 years at Hanover Grade School. Gary is a farmer raising about everything especially cattle. Gary and I are both very active in 4-H and FFA on the local, state and national levels. We spend a lot of bleacher time with Adam who is very involved in football, basketball, and baseball and Kelsey is into volleyball, basketball, and softball. I can't wait to see all of you and do some catching up.

Rick Binkley -- Overland Park, KS
Hi class of '77. It's been fun catching up with some of you already online, so I thought It's only fair that I jump in. It's fascinating to see how Ray Glaze looks exactly like his dad did in 1977 (it's like someone copied a picture of Ray Sr. out of our old yearbook as if to say, "here's what Ray will look like if he gets to be this old"), and yet at the same, Karen Disidore looks exactly like the Karen Disidore from high school. As for me, I must start by reporting that "life is good". I'm the proud father of two girls, Katie and Emily who are seventeen years of age…between them. (This picture is actually a couple of years old). Unlike a lot of you who started early raising kids and are now starting to decelerate toward retirement, I put marriage and family off awhile longer to pursue a fast-paced advertising career and now may need to work until age 77 before I retire. If I do, that's quite alright, since, as I said, "life is good". Because I waited so long, I was also something of a cradle-robber. My wife Kathy will not turn 40 until this October (can you believe how young 40 sounds now?). We plan to celebrate it with a trip to Napa. We met through friends in the advertising business. I spent the first half of my career working for ad agencies managing large corporate accounts and then decided to be the client for a change and took my turn directing the ad agencies -- first as Director of Marketing Communications for Yellow Freight and now for the past 7 years with Sprint as Director of Business Advertising. The work has actually been a lot of fun. I've had the opportunity to oversee the production of probably 30 or so TV commercials, one of which aired in this past year's Super Bowl. This has also given me the chance to check in with my actor-brother Gregg, who lives in LA. My hobbies these days consist entirely of work and family, but again, that's okay…because "life is good".

Tim Bethel - Topeka, KS
I have three children, Ashley age 28, Matt age 26 and Michelle age 23, and two grandchildren, Jaden age 5 and Joscelyn age 3. Ashley and the grandkids live in Topeka, Matt lives in KC and attends Johnson County Community College and Michelle moved to Wichita after graduating from Wartburg College a year ago. I've worked in sales for the past 25 years. I enjoy fixing up old cars, projects around the house, traveling, an occasional game of golf and a good glass of wine. My girlfriend, Susie Hoffmann, is the alumni director at Washburn University, so I have gotten involved with Washburn and enjoy WU football and basketball. Susie and I enjoy traveling. The picture of us was taken on a trip to Monaco. We traveled to the Napa and Sonoma Valleys in California earlier this spring , visited a number of wineries and did some wine tasting. We're looking forward to a trip to Italy, France and Switzerland in the fall of 2007. Life is good.

Laurian Casson -- Leawood, KS
Following graduation from WRHS, I traveled with Up With People for 1.5 years. From 1979-1982, I attended and graduated from Bethany College in Lindsborg, KS with a degree in Business/Economics. I spent the next 10 years in graduate school at the John F Kennedy School of Government at Harvard and the University of Kansas. I did work on a Master's in Public Policy, Master's in Math, and graduated with a Master's in Economics and Ph.D in Finance. While at graduate student I taught economics, finance, calculus and statistics at the University of Kansas and Rockhurst College in Kansas City. We moved to Wisconsin at 1991 and I took a position teaching at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and then at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. While participating on my church's Foundation Board and functioning as the faculty advisor to the investment club at UW-Whitewater, I became more interested in the investment field. In August of 1995, I changed careers and became a stock analyst on financial companies. I have worked in that function for the last 12 years at Firstar Bank (Madison and Milwaukee), Principal Financial Group (Des Moines), and currently at Waddell & Reed (Overland Park). Throughout this period, I maintained my interest in music, playing keyboards, writing vocal and instrumental parts and directing Contemporary Worship at church for 22 years in the different places we've lived. I've filled my free time coaching my youngest daughter's soccer team, officiating my 3 kids' swim meets, and gardening. I just recently rejoined the Kansas City Blazers Master's Swim Team, having never received my fill of swimming since WRHS didn't have a high school team. I've been married to David Lytle for 20 years (next week) and have 3 kids: Hannah (17 - will attend Grinnell college this fall), Joe (15 - will be a sophomore at Blue Valley North High School), Julia (8 - will be in 3rd grade).

Dia Cogswell - Newcastle, CA
I have a son, Dustin, born in 1980. He lives in Seattle, WA. I have lived in, let's see, from Topeka, KS, to Norfolk, VA, to several cities/towns in Northern and Southern (mostly Northern) California, to Medford, Oregon, to Sturgis, SD, to end up in Newcastle, CA, hopefully for good. Married 3 times (#1 brief - Dustin's dad); #2 married in Hawaii (lasted 5 years); #3 briefly in 2000 (doesn't count). Currently single and lovin' life in the Sierra Nevadas. I've been a legal secretary mostly since graduation, but currently have the good fortune to not have to work. Focusing on getting a dog daycare and pet therapy/companion training business together. Also, breeding golden retrievers. Still doing some macrame, crochet, sewing and beading jewelry. Water skiing every chance I get; oh yeah, and riding motorcycles (as a passenger) in these glorious foothills. Getting ready to start doing some stained glass projects. Spending as much time outdoors as I can and I have a few fabulous friends who are positive, wonderful people. I am eager to make contact with the folks I knew in high school, now that I have some of their email addresses, and see what has been going on with them.

John Cobuluis, III -- Topeka, KS
Barb and I were married in 1988 and have two children. Nick is 16 and will be a junior at Shawnee Heights High School. He is an Eagle Scout and works at Camp Hammond as a camp counselor during the summer and also works at Sonic Drive In. Michael is 13 and will be in the 8th grade at Shawnee Heights Middle School. He is currently working on his Eagle Scout project. I am a licensed electrician and work for McElroy's Electric. I still love to work on cars although most of my free time is spent doing work around the house and activities with my family. My oldest son and I are heading to Minnesota the last week of July along with 9 other boys and 5 dads from his Scout Troop for a 9-day boundary waters canoe trip. Most of my vacations over the past several years have been spent at various Boy Scout Camps. I am looking forward to seeing everyone again.

Anne Craig - Mt. Prospect, IL
Well, I'd like to say that I'm fabulously rich, fabulously thin, and fabulously beautiful, but well, I'd be lying. The truth is I have a wonderful family and a great job that I love. I live in Mt. Prospect , IL, a Chicago suburb. We moved here 6 years ago from Oklahoma where we had lived for 10 years. Before that we lived in Topeka. My husband, Rob, and I will be celebrating our 25th wedding anniversary this fall. We have two children. Kathleen, my stepdaughter, is 29 and lives in Oklahoma City with her husband and daughter. She will be finishing her residency in pediatrics in July. Our daughter, Emily, is 19. She works full time as a manager at Borders Books and goes to school part time. My husband, Rob, works in the wine business in Chicago. I also enjoy a good glass of wine and am very lucky to have an expert wine consultant living with me. He knows exactly what wines I like. I have been a teacher for 26 years teaching grades 4-8. I currently teach 5th grade (my favorite grade) in Park Ridge, IL, another Chicago suburb. In the summer, I teach a theater class in our district. I love the Chicago area, especially exploring local restaurants. We have many favorites in Chicago, hence the reason I am NOT fabulously thin! . I also enjoy reading and watercolor, although I haven't had much time to paint lately. We love to travel and are planning a trip to the Pacific Northwest this summer. All of our trips include some time in a wine area. I am really looking forward to seeing everyone in July. I know it will be a great time.

Karen Disidore -- Topeka, KS
I've had a lot happen to me since graduating from high school. I graduated from Washburn University with a degree in business and started working part time at M-C Industries in their mailroom and did filing and odd jobs when I was still in college. After I graduated from college, they offered me a job as a Sales Assistant in their division called Polo Plastics. We made custom items like dust covers, cases, pouches etc., made out of flexible materials like cordura nylon, pvc, man made leather kevlar and the corporate office was in Topeka. I worked hard and got promoted to a Regional Sales Manager and then got another promotion later as Director of Sales & Marketing. I then got promoted to a Vice President of the company in 1998, which I was thrilled. I got engaged in Jan. of 1999 to Ken Teter who is an orthopedic surgeon and I thought how good my life was. Then on Feb. 9th, 1999 my life changed when my car got hit by an 18 wheeler truck with a double trailer. The back trailer came unhitched and hit my car on I-70 in Kansas City. My car was so smashed, I had to be removed with the jaws of life and was life flighted to KU Medical Center. I had a brain injury and broke my wrist really bad and I was in a coma for 5 days. To make a long story short, I recovered after lots of prayers, a lot of rehabilitation, and had to quit my job because of my brain injury, which has changed my life. Ken stayed with me during my recovery and we got married in Aug. of 2000. We built a new house and have no children, but do have a dog which is like a child. I am a stay at home house wife which is a full time job and I do some volunteer work. I am very happy, in spite of my daily pain, and am very blessed to be alive.

Ray Glaze -- Topeka, KS
I'm looking forward to July and hope to see everyone at the reunion. Brenda and I were married in l980 and have 3 children. Ray is 25 and graduated from Washburn University with a Security Administration degree. He married Michelle Ediger last April. Some of you would remember her dad, Rick Ediger, Washburn Rural Class of l971. Corey is 21 and currently a junior at K-State pursuing a Mechanical Engineering Degree. Catherine is 17 and a junior at Washburn Rural High School and has yet to decide where she will attend college. Catherine spent 2 summers at the American Ballet School in New York City, and last summer at the Washington School of Ballet. Her dream is to pursue her dancing at the college level and see where it takes her. With the nest almost empty, we purchased a Harley a couple of years ago, and travel at every available opportunity. I own a small concrete finishing company which keeps the bills paid, and most importantly, keeps me outdoors, which I love. Brenda works as a health clerk at Washburn Rural Middle School. I'm looking so forward to seeing everyone.

John Graham -- Fredericksburg, VA
I won't be able to attend the 30th reunion. I'll be in Topeka visiting family for most of July, but have to return to Virginia on the 18th for a prior commitment. This would have been the first reunion for me, and I would have enjoyed seeing the class. If some of the people are around and want to do something earlier my cell number is (540) 809-7511.

Phil Hamilton -- Topeka, KS
I hope all is well for you and your family. It'll be great to get together again this summer ! Weren't we just taking Drivers Ed. from Mr. Howbert and getting together at Maggie Hilt's house a couple of days ago ? Hmmmm ? Maybe it's been longer than that.

I met my wife, Patricia, while attending Cloud County Juco in Concordia in 1978. We'll be celebrating our 27th wedding anniversary this May. We've lived in Topeka and Lawrence since we were married and currently have a house on about 9 acres where our closest neighbors are the deer that come through every couple of days. She is an attorney with a law firm here in Topeka and does mostly bankruptcy work. Hopefully, you'll never need her services. We have 2 kids, Alexis and Jake. Alexis is 22 and will graduate from the Washburn University Nursing School this coming December. Jake, 18, is a senior at Washburn Rural High School and was the president of the Debate team and qualified for the National Debate Tournament this summer. He will attend KU this fall and be in their School of Engineering. I have been teaching in the Washburn Rural school district since 1983. I coached basketball and tennis for 7 years at WRHS and now teach physical education and coach at Washburn Rural Middle School. It's amazing to me how much our "old school" has changed during the past 30 years. I'd like to think they've been good changes but I guess you'll need to be the judge of that. Hope to see you in July !!

Rodney Heinsohn -- Merriam, KS
After graduation, the Navy took me to Southern California for boot camp and Hospital Corpsman training. The Marine Corps then took myself and a few other medics to join them. After completing combat medical training, I spent the rest of my enlistment with the Marines in Japan. While living there, I took up scuba diving and received my International Certification. Returning home, I attended Washburn University, worked in the family business and was a fireman/EMT with Mission Township Fire Department. In 1982, I moved to Kansas City to attend Mortuary School and started working at McGilley Funeral Homes. I am still with the same company, only at a different location, Mount Moriah & Freeman. Got married in 1986 to Elizabeth who is an RN. We have a 14 year old daughter, Dagny who just got accepted to Kansas City's best private high school. To keep up on my medical skills and to pay for all my big game hunting, I have also worked for 11 years with Midwest Transplant Network where I was part of the surgical team involved in tissue transplantation. Being active in several wildlife & hunting groups, a teenage daughter & a big garden take up my free time. I try to go every fall on a hunting trip to Montana, Wyoming or Alaska for Bear, Caribou, Elk or Deer. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion or stop by and raid the garden for some tomatoes (I have 150 plants out so I have plenty to share) or have a glass of the ever popular wine that everyone keeps talking about.

Diana Hoobler -- Auburn, KS
I went to cosmetology school in 1977 and did hair for a couple of years in a shop in Topeka. I started my nearly 20 year career in the optical business in 1980 and have worked for several optometrists and ophthalmologists during that time. Gary and I married in 1993 and I had twin boys in January 1999. I decided to take time off from "work" to raise my sons, Dylan and Ty, now 8 years old. I still haven't found the time to reenter the workforce, but love my job doing lots of mom stuff!

Tami Hull -- Iola, KS
30 years, hmmm. I am going to continue to deny that I look like I have been out of high school that long! Please, no one make me face reality at the reunion! Divorced for quite awhile now, I could not be happier with my life and achievements, the greatest being my children. I have been in senior management at our hospital for most of the 20+ years of employment. I am currently director of Diagnostic Imaging and Nutritional Services. I also oversee compliance activities for hospital regulations, i.e. Medicare and Joint Commission. Most of my time is spent as Emergency Management Planner, working with the community leaders to coordinate planning for potential emergency events. My daughter, Alison is 23. She graduated from KU this spring and will attend KUMC in the fall, working towards her masters in health policy and administration. Alison has done some modeling for Coleman Outdoor Equipment. Her picture is on the front of boxes for their air mattresses. Yes, I have spent over $100 buying the boxes! Anyone need an air mattress? Will is 21 and attending K-State. At last inquiry, had not declared a major. (Is Aggieville a major?) At 6’4” he has towered over me since middle school! Christian is 17 and will be a senior this fall. He has not decided what college to attend, however, I think he will follow his sister to KU. We are truly a "House Divided”! Looking forward to see everyone!

Gary Jepson -- Lebanon, KS
After High School I attended Kansas State University and graduated in 1982 with a dual major in Engineering and Management. During my Senior year at KSU, I met Kari Aldridge and after a couple of years of dating we were married in 1984. After graduating from Kansas State University we moved to Englewood, Co and lived out there for 5 years. Later I was offered a job in Rockford, MI; then on Salt Lake City, UT as Vice President of Sourcing and Purchasing for Weider Nutrition. In 2001 I became a partner in a small privately held distribution business. As the business grew we became the majority owners of Pharmore Ingredients located in Salt Lake City, UT. Pharmore Ingredients sells bulk chemicals to the Health and Wellness industry as well as the Animal Nutrition business. Last year we decided we had had enough of the big city and we moved to Lebanon, KS and now live on a farm. We have two children, Heath (17) and Samantha (16) who both go to Smith Center High School. I spend most of my time hunting, fishing, traveling, flying, woodworking, and working around the farm. My wife shows and raises Rat Terriers. Right now we have about 9 adults and 11 pups that keep us hopping. We love living in the country and having lots of space to roam around. Looking forward to seeing everyone in July.

Peggy Knowles -- Alpharetta, GA
Sorry, I will not be able to attend the reunion. I have a family wedding in Denver that weekend. I hope everyone is well and has a great time!

 

Carolyn Lacy -- Chesterfield, MO
Wow, has it been 30 yrs. already?! Does not seem that long ago that I was hiding behind the pole in Mr. Longhoffer's Algebra class (annex), praying he would not call on me! Surprisingly, I did not go on to a career in Mathematics. I was however, a Flight Attendant for T.W.A. from 1986-91. (which should have earned me an honorary degree in Psychology!) Other than that, I married the man of my dreams (literally) and am grateful to be a stay-at-home mom of two son's. Beau who is almost 14 and Ian who is 9 years old. My life as of the last 15 yrs. has been full of Faith, Family, Friends, Fox News, and to borrow a quote from Tim Bethel's bio, "a good glass of wine" now and then. I am truly looking forward to seeing everyone again, and hope to catch-up with as many classmates as possible! Can't wait!

Emalie Livgren -- Holden, MO
I’m with Carolyn…wow…has it really be 30 years! Time flies when you’re having fun, right? Well, I can’t say it has all been fun, but I have been truly blessed. I moved to Michigan in the middle of our senior year – came back to graduate with all of you, but chose to go on the senior trip with the Michigan crew…the Bahamas. I attended a Junior College for one year before transferring to Central Missouri State University in Warrensburg. I met my husband, Fred, at CMSU and we will be celebrating our 27th anniversary next month. We have two incredible sons. Caleb is 16 and Samuel is 10. I have been working at Powell Gardens, Kansas City’s Botanical Garden, for the past 17 years. Fred works at the Public Television station at CMSU. We live in the country and are currently converting our pasture into a small golf course…it’s a work in progress, but something to work on together. I find myself with very little spare time and find it hard to maintain a sane schedule between family, church, school and work. Of course, being blonde and WAY over 40 doesn’t help! But, seriously, life is good and God is gracious. I look forward to seeing everyone in a couple of weeks.

Matt McFarland - Topeka, KS
I know this isn't the greatest picture, but I took it myself with my cell phone while in my car! This is where I spend the majority of my time these days. I am working for The Topeka Capital-Journal in a Marketing/Circulation position. My title is Consumer Sales Executive. My charge is to increase circulation everywhere except home delivery and online readership. So, I spend a lot of time visiting with businesses in Topeka and throughout NE Kansas. I have lived in Topeka since graduating from Geneva College, Beaver Falls, PA in 1981. Among other things, I have been Vice President of Policyowner Service for The American Home Life Insurance Company and President/Owner of Management Recruiters of Topeka, LLC for several years. I have officiated high school football for more than 25 years. Most of that time I worked on a crew that included my Dad and brother, Bill. I was married for the first time in May of 2000 (at age 40!) and, unfortunately, was recently divorced. No kids. Anyway, I am enjoying life in Topeka and look forward to seeing all of you at the reunion in July!

Roy McIver -- Carbondale, KS
The last 30 years went by fast with a lot of changes. After graduation I went into the Active Air Force from 1977 to 1982. Started work on a government service contract at the USPS Central Repair Facility (CRF) in Topeka. We had several companies buying up smaller ones. I currently am employed by Northrop Grumman. I have been at the CRF for 25 years this month, current position as a Test Engineer. I’ve been married to my wife Toni for 22 years, no kids. I join the Air National Guard in 1986 and retired in 2003, several deployment and operation including the Middle East in 1990 and 2001. In between time I received two degrees AS and AAS from ACCC in 1992 and my Bachelor from FHSU in 2004 with honors. I am currently half way through my Masters program in Liberal Study in Information and Telecommunication from FHSU and planning for my early retirement.

Cheri Messer -- Whitefish Bay, WI
Hey 1977 Grads, I have to agree with Tim Bethel and Rick Binkley…Life is Good! But, OMG where did the time go? This is my 30 year timeline. I married Patrick Peery in 1980. We just celebrated our 27th Anniversary on June 14th. I graduated from KU in 1984 with a degree in Education. I taught Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd and 3rd grade for 11 years before retiring my finger paints and playground whistle. My husband’s career has taken us from Lawrence, KS, to Rogers, AR and finally to the beautiful (though frigid) shores of Lake Michigan in Whitefish Bay, WI where we have lived now for 13 years. My daughter and I love to ride the train to Chicago, 90 minutes away, to go to the theater and partake in retail therapy on Michigan Ave. I have two awesome children. Sam, 20, will be a junior at Indiana University studying Business. We tried hard to make a Jayhawk out of him, but his mind was set on being a Hoosier. Anna, 16, (my partner in retail gratification) will be a sophomore at Whitefish Bay High School. She is training to be a camp counselor at Camp Minikani, her second home. My life has been good! My family enjoys traveling together whether it’s Spain, Mexico, UK, or Topeka, Kansas visiting grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. Our next big trip is to Cape Town, South Africa! I, too, like a nice glass of wine and I look forward to the pleasure of sharing that with “old” friends…See you at the Reunion!

Kristi Myer -- Topeka, KS
A lot can happen in 30 years, I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the reunion this year, but I have enjoyed reading all the paragraphs that everyone has sent in. This is some of the highlights of what I have done over the last 30 years. After high school, I worked for Hawley Printing Company in the main office for a few years. I have lived in Las Vegas, NV and then moved on to Colorado Springs, CO where my husband Mike Reed and I were married. We will be celebrating our 28th anniversary this year. We have one daughter Sondra and two grandsons Lazrua’ 8 yrs old, and Rayden 4 mo’s old. While we lived in Colorado, I worked for a Newspaper Circulation Dept. Office, which was helpful in obtaining a job with the Topeka Capital Journal when we moved back to Topeka. For the last 18 years, I have been employed with the City of Topeka. I started working for the Parks & Recreation Dept. as Purchase Order Specialist and a short time in the City Clerk’s Office. Our fellow classmate Deana Mahomes (De De) happened to be my first Supervisor when I started with the Parks & Recreation Dept., she now lives in Atlanta, GA. We still keep in contact by email. My husband worked for Santa Fe and Kansas Gas Service Company which he recently retired from. Through the years we have loved to travel and have taken several cruises! I hope everyone has a wonderful time!

Laurie Peterson - Topeka, KS
After graduation I attended 2 years at KAVTS and received a certificate in graphic arts. I also attended classes for CNA and CMA. Worked for Presbyterian Manor and United Methodist Home. From 1978-1986. In 1987 I started with Auburn Washburn School District running the Printing dept at the Central Office, I worked there for AW a little over 9 years. In January of 1997 I started at St. Francis Heath Center. I am over the Printing and Duplicating department. Love my job. In 1978 I met and married the love of my life, we will celebrate 28 years in July. My husband Richard has worked for FedEx 23 years and if things go as planned will retire in 2 years. He also works part time for Shawnee County Golf Courses. At Forbes Golf Course. We both play golf in our spare time and enjoy the outdoors and traveling. We have 2 wonderful children. James and Ashleigh both graduated from WRHS. James is 27 and is GM for Chipotle restaurants and is expecting their first child in September. Can't wait to hear the words grandma and grandpa. Ashleigh is 20 and attends KU where she will be a junior next year. Her major in speech, language and hearing / psychology. She wIll work for Shawnee County Park and Rec this summer and has dated the same young man since her freshman year in HS. I am hoping there are not any plans for a wedding anytime soon. We built a house 12 years ago. Golf course in the back yard. Richard's dream came true. I won't be able to attend the reunion this July. My nephew is going to be here from California. His dad. (my brother) has terminal cancer so we are going to spend as much time together as we can. If things change maybe I can attend. Have a great time. God Bless Ya all.

Trent Peterson - Houston, TX
I was reading Carolyn’s bio and had to laugh, because I was in that same Algebra class and can remember her hiding behind the pole (and it worked) so I tried to find some place to hide too! I graduated from K-State in 1982 and moved straight to Houston and where I went to work for a Mechanical Engineering firm for 12 years. Since then I’ve been in sales as a Manufacturers Representative for Commercial / Industrial Heating and Air Conditioning equipment. I met my wife Mary at KSU and before we had Sarah, we traveled more and had time for our own hobbies and interests like golfing, fishing, etc. Sarah is 10 years old and has been a true joy for us! Now our hobbies include buying Webkinz, the “pink” Nintendo DS and a bike, etc. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone!

Diane Rannebeck -- St. Marys, KS
After graduation, Richard and I lived in Auburn, Salina and Maple Hill. We have three children and four grandchildren. In February 1997, Richard passed away. I work for USD 321 in St. Marys, KS.

 

 

Jodie Renyer -- Kingman, KS
How do you put the last 30 years in one paragraph? Well, I guess that is what Class Reunions are for. I, too, am really looking forward to this reunion. I am living in Kingman Kansas which is about 40 miles west of Wichita. I moved to Wichita in 1983 and really like this area. I have been married to Chad for 12 years. He is the Kingman High School Government teacher. I have 3 children, David 20, Mary 17 and Alexandra 7. My youngest was our little surprise born only 2 weeks prior to me turning 40! They are all the joy of my life. David has just recently enlisted for active duty in the Navy. Mary will be a senior at Cheney High School next year and is planning on going to Friends University in Wichita and majoring in Vocal Music Education/Performance. I have spent the last 24 years working for various financial firms, UBS/Paine Webber (3 yrs), EF Hutton/ Smith Barney (20 years) and am now with Oppenheimer. I fill my spare time (Ha!) with being a church high school youth group sponsor, the fund raising sponsor for the annual high school DC trip, Tap Dancing!, Church choir, Community Band, and volunteer for many other community functions. I keep telling myself one of these days I should slow down. I look forward to seeing all of you at the reunion. We have so much catching up to do!

Mary Lou Rosselot -- Topeka, KS
I have done so much since high school – after thinking about it, I just want to take a nap! Seriously, I graduated from KU’s School of Journalism. I graduated from Washburn University School of Law. After a 10-year stint as a litigation attorney I changed careers and am currently a financial planner specializing in retirement planning. I am self-employed and my broker dealer is OFG Financial Services, Inc. in Topeka. I still practice law, but am more selective on the types of cases I take. I have been married for 22 years to Michael Allen. We do not have any children. Mike is retired from the advertising business and concentrates full time on his artwork. We spend our free time sailing, traveling and riding our motorcycle. We have always had pets – but now we are down to two dogs. Harley is our chocolate lab and he is a true retriever. Sadie is our half-breed and she is a thief – just ask Harley. I tried to talk my way out of being on the the reunion committee but I was told I was the most trustworthy person to handle the checkbook – I am sure they meant the most trustworthy one on the committee ... but that's not saying much! I was suspicious when our first meeting was at a bar and the next day I had an ashtray and menus from the bar in my bag. Also, someone took pictures in the restroom of some of the other committee members. That should have been a hint that I may be in over my head! I assure you that we have a great reunion planned and I look forward to seeing ya all!

Monique Schoenhals -- Reno, NV
Hi all, it's me. As you can see from my picture, I've really gone to the dogs over the past 30 years. We have had many wonderful companions over time and currently a collie princess and a blind maltese, her pea. We're into high maintenance/special needs dogs here in Nevada. My husband Duayne and I just celebrated 25 years married and are still having lots of fun. I've been a legal secretary for over 27 years now and been with the same firm for the past 21 years. Can't wait to see everyone at the reunion. This should be fun!

Barb Stewart - Topeka, KS
I married my best friend, Terry Stearman on June 10, 1978. I graduated from Barber School in 1979 and worked at doing hair until the birth of our daughter, Amy in 1981. Our son, Tanner was born in 1983. I enjoyed being a stay at home mom for several years, and later went back to work in my husband's salon, Touch of Class Hair Studio. We were given an opportunity to buy Professional Products Barber/ Beauty Supply in 1997. I quit doing hair to run the business, which is located in the Potwin area. Our daughter was married this past Labor Day to John Blosser, who is a lineman with Kaw Valley Electric. Amy will graduate with her Master's Degree from Washburn University in May. Tanner is also here in Topeka and works for the City of Topeka at the Water Dept. We bought our first Harley in 2002 and riding is a big part of our lives. Our kids both have Harleys as well, so it has become a family affair. We look forward to riding and taking trips any chance we get. Touch of Class was relocated to the Harley Davidson grounds at 21st and Topeka a couple of years ago, so it is great to be involved with the happenings and people down there. We have recently received a business offer that we don't feel we can refuse. Our Professional Products building is being bought by an Investment Brokerage Company, and I am going to work for them. So, we have a lot of changes ahead, but we feel that it is an answer to prayer and are very excited for what God has ahead for us. I have been very blessed the past 30 years and I am looking forward to the opportunities ahead.

Greg Talley -- deceased 2009 -- Greg died of cancer. Published in the Topeka Capital Journal 6/14/09.

Gregory Dean Talley of Wichita, age 50, owner and operator of Talliano's Pizza serving the communities of Wichita and Derby for 15 years, lost his short courageous fight with cancer, Wednesday, June 10, 2009. Visitation 1-8pm Saturday with family present 5-7pm, Smith Mortuary, 1415 N Rock Rd., Derby. Funeral service 3pm Sunday, Pleasantview Baptist Church, 1335 N Buckner Ave, Derby. The Talley family will receive friends 1-2:30pm Monday at Mt. Hope Mausoleum with graveside services and interment following in Mt. Hope Cemetery, 4700 SW 17th, Topeka. Greg was born March 8, 1959 in Topeka and graduated from Washburn Rural High School. Survivors: wife, Janet; son, Justin, Manhattan, KS; parents, Garland and Carol Talley, Topeka; brothers, Rick, Robert (Lisa) and Jim, all of Topeka; 9 nieces and nephews. A memorial has been established with Victory in the Valley, 3755 E Douglas, Wichita, KS 67218. Send condolences to smithfamilymortuaries.com. Smith Mortuary, Derby in charge of arrangements.

Vicki Vawter -- Osage City, KS
Wow, 30 years! It's hard to believe it's been that long. After graduation, I attended Clark School of Business and worked part-time at Sears doing clerical work. After completion of school, I worked full-time at Sears. In February 1980, I started working for the State of Kansas where I am still currently employed after 27 years as a office assistant and have worked in the VFW office for the past 14 years at the VA Hospital where we file disability claims for veterans. In March 1991, I had my son, Raymond. He will be a sophomore at Osage City High School this coming school year. We moved from Topeka to Osage City in September 2003 and love the quietness of small town living. Hope to see you all soon.

Stacey Vincent -- Lenexa, KS
The first 15 years out of high school were focused on my education and career. The last 15 years have been centered around my family, which includes 3 children, ages 13, 11 and 9. We reside in Lenexa Kansas, where I work part-time as a physical therapist and play the role of mom the remainder of the time. My spouse, Steve, is employed as the General Manager for East Kansas Agri Energy, an ethanol producer in Garnett Kansas. l'm looking forward to visiting with everyone ... it's been a long time but still have great memories.

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