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AMY ERICKSON - What amazes me is that some of the people still look exactly thesame! Shelli Barney, Vince Lobato, Diane Brimhall, Annalisa Anderton and Dana Lauritzen....you haven't changed.

I am single and currently live in Toquerville, Utah and have an empty nest. My oldest daughter, Brittany is 21 and lives in Wyoming with her fiance, Chandee (19) lives in SLC, and Danielle (17) is in Northern Utah finishing school. I have two step children, ShaiLynn (25) and Kevin (23) both in SLC. I am a grandma which freaks me out! Brittany has a 1 year old and ShaiLynn has a 3 year old. There is a reason I had my children early...I don't have the patience in my old age.

I am an insurance auditor/safety inspector and try not to work full-time so I can enjoy life a bit. In the past I have worked for different companies mainly as executive assistants. I spend my fun time traveling, swimming, relaxing at my family's cabin in Kamas, taking photos and writing. I have published a few books, which can be seen at www.lulu.com/diva3. I love to cook and scrapbook too. I don't have a current photo of me and all the kids, but I created one that I think is great.

I have been catching up with a lot of alumni on Facebook (username Diva1). I'm looking forward to seeing everyone!! I wish you all many successes and blessings in life.

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ANNALISA (ANDERTON) "soon to be Holcomb!" - I agree with everyone that it is hard to believe 20 years has gone by. I feel like I practically spent the first 10 of those years in college – undergrad took 5 and law school another 3 years. But I finally finished and what was the first thing I did? Had a baby and didn’t want to work that hard!! Actually Breanna is 10 years old and I think she’s amazing. Her Dad and I divorced when she was really little and since then it has been Bree and I against the world! I love hanging out with her (maybe because she gets my humor). We’ve had to compromise – I’ve learned to like the Jonas Brothers and Aly & AJ, but she learned to like B-52’s, Oingo Boingo, and the Beastie Boys (okay, she can only listen to their G rated songs). She is about to enter 5th grade at Uintah Elementary School.

After law school I worked as a divorce & family law attorney. In fact, a few times I either represented or met with some of our classmates or their family members in my practice (but I’ll never tell who or any of the juicy stories I heard). I also did some child protection work. I kept trying to find happiness in my career and it wasn’t working. I didn’t want to be 65 and say that I helped to divorce 5,000 couples, you know? But, a few years ago I was the chair of the alumni association at Westminster College. The President of the College took note of the work I was doing, and asked me to come to work for him. Now I am incredibly happy with my career! I get to basically create my own path at the College. I am a member of the senior leadership team and my most recent title is Director of Community & Board Relations. I’m not sure what I’m doing, but figuring it out (and having that kind of freedom) is half the fun! In addition to my work with the community, I also coach the mock trial team, run a mentoring program, and teach classes. Yep, I am now Professor Anna. Life takes interesting turns (20 years ago I was a freshman at Westminster, and now I’m helping to run the place), but I’ve never been more happy.

I love reading about everyone and it’s great to see so many other classmates who seem to be really happy in their lives, too. I’m excited to see everyone. Big thanks to those of you who brought this all together!! Annalisa100@msn.com

ANN-MARIE (MORRIS) BECK - Twenty? That means I graduated when I was 10! Well, here's the 411... I met my future hubby when I was a picture-taking elf at Christmas break from USU. He was Santa's son. We married in 1991. He's a man of many talents and currently he works one week at home and one week on the road selling asphalt machines. He also has a NASCAR talk show on 1320 KFAN here in Salt Lake. Thanks to him, I still maintain my status as domestic goddess. We live in South Jordan with our 3 kids. Nick, 14, is a sports machine going into the 9th grade. He was on the both jr. high basketball teams last year and is getting ready to start football again. Camille, 11, is total sunshine who loves to sing and act and anything Disney. Shantell is 5 and slightly wild. (She's not--I'm just probably worn out by now!) She'll be starting kindergarten this year. My life revolves around them for now and that's just fine with me. I long for adult conversation, so please look me up and I hope to see you soon! becksdeals@hotmail.com


ANTHONY BOCCHINO - I have stayed close to home. I live in South Jordan and have been in Real Estate and Development for 14 years. My wife Michelle is from Southern California. We were set up on a blind date by Lyn Maynes. I owe him BIG time! We have been married for almost 15 years. I had to pull my best sales talents to land her and have been grateful for every second since. We have four amazing children. Nicholas 9, Macy 7 and our twin baby girls Ellie and Brooklyn 3. Nicholas loves soccer, baseball, and skiing. Macy loves dance, tumbling and swimming. Ellie is just like mommy. She is sweet, gentle and kind. She is always smiling, loves animals and is a joy. Brooklyn is a little brunette, and unfortunately takes after daddy's Italian side. She is feisty, always telling a story and if you get her upset, everyone is running. (Including Dad). My kids love watching movies with dad. They all pack on the love sack, kiss my cheeks off and eat popcorn. We are passionate boaters. We love to wakeboard, spend warm evenings together on the boat and let the sun set while we hang out. Our favorite lake is Lake Mead. Looking forward to the reunion. anthony_bocchino@msn.com

BABETT (STONE) SHEWELL - 20 years, man are we old or what!? Well at least my teenage daughter thinks we are. Mallory, currently goes to Taylorsville and is amazed that the school and we have all been around so long. Remember those days? When 30 seemed so old, now we are all almost 40. AHHH!
I was married to the man of my dreams and my best friend in 1990, Rick. Our first daughter was born in 1992 and her sister followed in 1996. Miranda is the younger one. Yes I know, they are the M&M sisters. Their uncle affectionately calls them that. We live only 1 mile away from where I grew up and my parents still live. My husband is always teasing me that I really never left home. My life has not been super exciting other then my wonderful kids.
I want to mention that when I was 19 I had an accident and lost quite a bit of my memory. So at the reunion, if you know me, please come talk to me. But don't be hurt if I don't remember you. Sometimes if someone starts to tell me a story of the past, I can get little sparks of memory. It would be nice if you could help me fill in some blank spots. Would welcome emails from anyone who remembers me babettshewell@msn.com

BRAD TIPPETTS - After graduation I continued to work at Stick 'em Up at the Valley Fair Mall and was soon promoted to manager, but I new that I needed to aspire for greater things. I started to attend Salt Lake Community College in the fall that year to pursue a career in drafting and engineering. After about one year of attending and paying for college, I decided to enlist in the Air Force Reserve to help pay for college and to fulfill a childhood dream. I completed basic training and a drafting/surveying program. A month after I returned, I met my future wife Holly of nearly 17 years. I worked several odd jobs while going to school, but decided drafting wasn't in my future. The following year, Holly and I were married and living on a shoe-string budget. She really brought out the best in me, including getting back to church. I finally landed a half-decent job at Franklin Covey around the time our first daughter Sidney was born. We also purchased our first home from my Dad, the one in Taylorsville that I had grown up in. A couple of years later, I left my family for 4 months to cross-train in my military career as a firefighter. About a year later my second daughter Madison was born. I was hired for a promising career with Union Pacific Railroad as a switchman/brakeman and was later promoted to brakeman/conductor. Unfortunately, being laid-off four times in two years took its toll. Things started to improve after our family was finally able to be sealed in the LDS temple. I was blessed with a great and steady job at Tooele Army Depot as a firefighter. I've been working there for nearly eight years now and was recently promoted to captain. After the tragedies of 9-11, I was militarily activated for one year, which included a deployment to Saudi Arabia. After I returned, we moved to a larger home in Grantsville, Utah in the Tooele Valley. This got me closer to work, and out of the congested city. Last fall, I was activated again and spent about 4 months in Kirkuk, Iraq. I now have over 19 years in the reserves and hold the position of Deputy Fire Chief and the rank of Senior Master Sergeant (E-8). Like most firefighters I know, I also have a part-time job, this one at Miller Motorsports Park on the Crash/Rescue Team. My wife, Holly also works with me there on occasion. My family enjoys attending Utah Grizzlies hockey games, 4-wheeling the mountains nearby, and taking family vacations. My hobbies include playing ice hockey and collecting classic vehicles. (I haven't been able to find the time or money to actually restore any of them yet). I also follow the Jazz like most people in Utah. Holly runs a day care out of our home and she is also a summer camp activity counselor for Tooele City. Her favorite hobby is party planning and decorating. She also enjoys attending Bon Jovi and Tim McGraw concerts whenever she can. Sidney and Madison are both better students than I ever was. This has made parenting easy for Holly and me. I'm sure the challenges are yet to come as they continue to climb into their teenage years. Sidney enjoys horseback riding and surfing the 'net. She plans to become a veterinarian (She really has a thing for animals). Madison enjoys acting and singing (even though she is quite shy). She wants to be some kind of performer when she grows up. --- I look forward to seeing you all again!

BRANNON MURPHY - I worked in the custom cabinet industry from the time I was 18 to when I was 33. Now I have a really good job working in the IT industry. I do a little IT work. Mostly I do cabling for new suites. I set up the telecommunication. I tried comedy but I lost confidence. I've been playing music for a while but haven't been in a band for four years. Now I just try to write music in my home studio.

BRYAN J. MCANALLY - I can't believe it's been 20 years! My how time flies when you are having fun! I moved to Missouri my senior year, sadly leaving everyone at T-Ville behind. Boy did I give my parents a hard time (the irony of this comes later)!! I graduated from Fox Senior High in Arnold Missouri and joined the Army Reserves. After basic training I moved back to SLC for a while until I decided to go active duty. I spent 5 great years in the military, traveling to Europe and the Middle East during the first Gulf War. I was then assigned to Ft. Riley Kansas, yes Kansas. I met my first wife there and we moved back to Utah after I left the military. We had a beautiful daughter Katie in 1994. We divorced, she moved to Denver and I stayed in Utah with my daughter. I soon met my adorable wife-to-be Jamie. Careful of the blunders made in my first marriage we didn't marry for seven years until 2001. Jamie and our combined 3 kids are the joys of my life. I've truly found happiness. Here's the irony, our son is a senior in high school and I was recently transferred to guess where?? That's right Missouri! I've since called my parents and apologized for the grief I gave them back in 1988..haha. Good luck to everyone and I wish you all the best in life.

CARO (JONES) AGUILAR - I remember in high school thinking that 20 years seemed like it was so far off, and that being 40 seemed so old!!! Well, almost 40 anyways, and it’s not so old! My cousin just graduated this year from T.Ville- Sr. Class President! How time flies! Nine days after graduation I moved to sunny southern California, and 20 years later I’m still here! About 9 months after moving to CA, I began going to a Christian church that I fell in love with, and became a part of the singles group. It was there that I met my husband Gus, and we were married in May 1991. We began our family in 1997 with the birth of our oldest daughter Gabrielle (Gabi) who is 11 and going into the 6^th grade- Jr. High. In 2000 welcomed our daughter Michaella (sounds like Ma-kay-la) who is 8 going into 3^rd grade. Gabi loves art and music. Michaella is our social butterfly and loves to be active (sound like anyone you remember?!). Our family was extended and our hearts open wide when I was reunited a few years ago with my oldest daughter Melissa, who is 20 and is starting her 2^nd year of college.

I have worked as an event planner for the past 15 years, currently working as a corporate event planner for a Medicare HMO. Gus is an O.R. tech for a hospital and health plan, and has been in his field for 20 years. I’d welcome your emails if you’d like to get in touch with me @ clutzymomof3@yahoo.com.

CHRISTINE (PECK) HARDY - I'm still trying to convince myself that 20 years has really gone by. Someone just wake me up! Inside I still feel like that girl from high school but when I look in the mirror... not so much. Time really does have a way of creeping up. My mothers moisturizer cream now resides in MY medicine cabinet.

The only things I can gather that happened are...

After High School I wanted to repent of my truancies so I attended LDS Business College and then after my guilt had gone, I transferred to SLCC and graduated with a paralegal degree. Being Educated is such a wonderful feeling, I thought, I'm going to use my education and get myself a job! Well, I wound up in COURT! I began working for the 3rd District Court in Salt Lake January of 1991. You could say, I went to court for 13 years.

Funny things happen when you least expect it, I started going to a singles ward back in 1994 and I met my wonderful husband, Martin in a singles ward of all places. Poor guy, I told him I'd marry him but he would have to wait a year. He made it the year and we later married in April of 1996. In the meantime I transferred to the West Valley District Court and I was able to work with 4 different judges in my time there. Apartment living is not for me, so we packed up our meager possessions and we bought our first home in West Jordan and lived there for 9 years. 9 years, was a neighborhood record in the starter home neighborhood we were the old folks! At the end of that 9 years we welcomed 2 dogs and 2 children. Our daughters are Mackay (7) and Emma (3). Right after Emma came we knew we needed a little more space and decided to give up our reign of "old folks". My husband attended school most of the first years of our marriage. He has worked for the Davis School District since 1997. He has a Master's Degree in Educational Counseling and then he received his Administrative Endorsement in 2005. So up North we headed. We have now planted our roots in Syracuse Utah. Martin is an Asst Principal at a Jr High School and I am now working from home and taking care of 3 kids. Some people say "It's in the water, well if that is the case the water is mighty fine up here because, one year after moving we welcomed a little boy, Jacob (15 months). I have enjoyed being home with them and being a part of their daily lives. Mackay will be starting 2nd grade soon. She loves to dance and play soccer. I am amazed at how smart she is. I don't remember knowing what she knows so early in school. I can tell she's going to out smart me here soon. Emma just turned 3 and she is really good at being 3 if you know what I mean. She keeps us on our toes. She loves to color and play with dolls. I think her favorite thing to do is torment her sister and her brother. This is all paybacks from Martin's evil childhood because I was a saint! She will be starting preschool this year and we are all looking forward to it. ha ha Jacob is, well he is still a baby. He is very busy and I think the most handsome boy out there. Our children have been our greatest blessing. It took awhile to get them here but it has been worth the wait. I am really looking forward to the reunion. I am in denial that it is already here. I don't feel old enough to have a 20 year, somebody wake me up! If you would like to reconnect my e-mail is disneylandorbust@comcast.net See you all in a few weeks.

CHRISTY (EVENSON) WHITING - Hi everyone!! I am in shock and disbelief that it has been twenty years since we graduated from high school. It has been great catching up with some of you through this blog site. During my second year at BYU, a friend I danced with set me up with her brother when he returned home from his mission. She quickly became my sister-in-law. Todd and I have been married for 18 amazing years. We have 5 great kids. Matthew is 13 and loves lacrosse, wakeboarding and is a fabulous student. Garrett is 11 and loves golf, snowboarding and is an awesome soccer player. Blakeley is 8 and is a wonderful dancer and gymnast. Kate is 4 and never stops singing. Tyler is almost 2 and is our little comedian. We have lived in Alpine, Utah for the past 8 years. We love it here and have enjoyed being close to family. We lived previously in Champaign, Illinois where Todd attended medical school at the University of Illinois. We also lived in Phoenix, Arizona when he was in residency. We love boating in Lake Powell in the summer and skiing/snowboarding in the winter. I still like to dance, but my dancing takes place mostly in my kitchen. I look forward to seeing you at the reunion.

CHRISTY (HENNESSY) PLANT - It's hard to believe so much time has passed since we all gathered in the commons area. What about all the stomps, dances and games? Seems like yesterday....
I have been married for 12 years. We have two of the cutest daughters, Monica 10 and Marisa 8. There is nothing but Hannah Montana and Jonas Brothers playing at our house. But once in awhile I crank up my Black Label Society and Disturbed to drown it out. We live in South Jordan and truly love it here. I work in a pediatric dental office. Do love my job but there are some days that drive me crazy. But who doesn't have those days! I have worked in the dental field for 15 years now. Much prefer working in pediatrics more than general dentistry. I am a avid runner. I have completed 5 marathons in the past 2 1/2 years. My goal is to do 5 more by the time I reach 40. But I'm sure I will not stop there. I am currently training for Salt Lake Marathon in April. Would love to get under 4 hours. My best time is 4 hours 4 minutes achieved in Las Vegas December 2007. I have great friends and enjoy spending time with them when I'm not running of course. It will be nice to see and hear from all of you in the future. Keep in touch! cplant12@msn.com

CINDY (EVANS) BUCKLEY -Wow! I can't believe it's been 20 years! I'm so excited to see everyone at our 20 year reunion!

I've been married for 18 years to a great guy that actually grew up in a little town called Cokeville, Wyoming (population 400)! Merrill had 13 people in his graduating class compared to our 600 something! We live in West Jordan with our 4 beautiful kids. Shelby is my only girl and she is 15 and in ninth grade at Sunset Ridge Middle School, she loves volleyball and as soon as the school she is at starts a sports program she will be all over that. James is 13 and will be starting 7th grade. I can't seem to keep him away from a basketball and that's pretty much his life. Brayden is 9 and is my quiet, shy one. He loves to play video games and not play but "hang out" with his friends. Last but definitely not least is Parker he is 4 (going on 15) he is the talker and socializer of our family. He loves cars and semi-trucks and he is quite the kid!

I worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield for 15 years and then they decided to do away with the area I was in so I became a stay at home mom.

I'm considering going to Massage Therapy School in the fall so we will see how that works out but for now I love spending time with my family. They keep me busy and that's just great!

Merrill owns an excavation company and pretty much does anything that could fall under that category. It's great to have the freedom and time to do what he wants.

That's about it right now! I'm excited to see those that come to our reunion and visit with everyone!

*Cindy*

CONNIE (BOUCK) SERNA -My major life accomplishment has been raising four children (successfully, so far!). My oldest, Andrew, graduated a technical training program with a high school diploma and certification in welding. He is now proudly serving our country in the Armed Forces. Currently, he's in Afghanistan, and I pray every day for his safety. He and his wife have the most adorable baby boy in the whole world, 'Barr' none! My second, Ann Mariah works at a medical supply company. She wants to go to college for interior design, and possibly move to L.A. Or not; she married her sweetheart on May 9, 2008, and they are (more or less) settled in West Valley City for now. Typical of her socialite personality, she made an absolutely stunning bride. My third, Emily, is a a lifeguard at a community center. She and her long-time sweetheart were married on June 6, 2008. They'll go away to college in the fall. She hopes to become an elemetary school teacher. Another of her life goals is to raise a family. A noble ambition! My youngest, Adam, started junior high in 2007-2008. He has a quick mind, and an insatiable curiousity about how things work. He lives for Legos, and hopes to become an engineer. I currently work as a Sales Development Rep at a software company in Draper. I also write fiction, and hope to be published someday soon. But it hasn't all been rosey. I lost my soulmate, the love of my life, to a drunk driver in 1999. The loss shook me to the core: I cut my hair (yes! my HAIR!) and kept it shockingly short for a time, got a tattoo, and changed my name (call me Charlee). I guess it was just my way of moving on. I've now realized I'll never be 'over' it, but I've learned to cope and function. My life has been a series of ups and downs, and I never would have guessed in high school how it has turned out. I'm such a different person now than I was then. Aren't we all?