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Janice Sheldon (Anderson)
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Library Associate |
| Spouse's Name (including Maiden): | John Sheldon |
| I am planning to attend the reunion: | no |
| What I have been doing for fun the last 50 years: We have 2 adult sons, 1 married living near my job, 1 bachelor in MN, & 1 granddaughter. I've worked at the Algonquin Public Library over 25 years & have no plans to retire yet. I love the challenges. My husband of 37 yrs. just started a new pharmacy job in northern WI so we are living both single & married throughout the week as he commutes weekly. Thanks to the hard working reunion committee for such an awesome job of planning & searching out classmates. Has it been 40 years?? Yeah . . . | |
Greg Shevell
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 1 |
| Spouse's Name (including Maiden): | Susan Stein-Shevell |
| Favorite song from HS that brings back a specific memory: It's a beautiful morning by The Rascals | |
| About my children and my grandchildren: Micaela Glenn 20 years old. Attending Point Park U.in Pittsburgh on a volleyball and academic scholarship. | |
Ted Siebeck
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
| Spouse's Name (including Maiden): | Mary Beth Dalton |
| I am planning to attend the reunion: | The 50th |
| About my children and my grandchildren: 2 children, 2 grandchildren | |
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Former and/or Current Occupation:
Illinois Bell Ameritech IBM SBC AT&T IBM |
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Russ Sinkler
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Health Care Technology, Client Management |
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Comment:
Hoping to see many of my old friends, many of whom I haven't seen since I moved to Minnesota in 1981. I look forward to seeing some of the great teachers, too... hopefully Mr. Myers, Mr. Carey, and Mr. Showers will be there. |
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| Spouse's Name (including Maiden): | Lisa Marie Fisher |
| I am planning to attend the reunion: | Yes |
| Any info on other classmates: Bob Hayes and I had remained close friends until his untimely death in 2013. I’ve enjoyed reconnecting with several others the past dozen years or so, as well. | |
| What I have learned about life since 1970: My faith in God has re-emerged stronger than ever as my life’s foundation, and I’m constantly amazed each day that I have to work this hard to maintain this level of imperfection. | |
| What I have been doing for fun the last 50 years: Working, taking care of my mom's affairs after her stroke in 2007; watching my children as they became adults "overnight"; being a proud grandpa to three boys (11, 16 and 19 yrs old) and three girls (6, 9 and 14 years old); trying to stay in shape; and, married Lisa Marie in 2002. | |
Diane Sleger (Park)
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
| Spouse's Name (including Maiden): | Paul Sleger |
| I am planning to attend the reunion: | No, in process of moving out of state |
| What I have learned about life since 1970: Learn from the shadows and shine! | |
| What I have been doing for fun the last 50 years: Traveling, including Australia\'s Great Barrier Reef, swimming laps, painting, and family life events. | |
| Favorite song from HS that brings back a specific memory: Sounds of Silence | |
| Your favorite TV show or movie from 1966-1970: Woodstock | |
| Tell about your most memorable high school memory: Graduating. | |
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Name a teacher that had an influence on you and perhaps why:
Herr Peter Cordt, my 4 year German Teacher Why? Knowing how to translate a.language is very helpful in my genealogical research. |
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| Information about myself that I would like to share: Publications: https://www.amazon.com/Diane-Sleger/e/B076NT3FVX | |
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About my children and my grandchildren:
Two daughters and one son. Five grandsons, and two granddaughters. |
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Higher Education:
B.S.W. - George Williams College A.A. - Harper College A.A.S. Elgin Community College |
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Former and/or Current Occupation:
Current: Author, Illustrator, Designer Former: Corporate Travel Specialist CETA Advisor |
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Greg Smith
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 1 |
| Occupation: | retired |
| Comment: I'm looking forward to the reunion. I hope it happens. I don't think a decision should be made until at least August 15th. | |
| Spouse's Name (including Maiden): | Madonna Tucker Smith |
| I am planning to attend the reunion: | Yes |
| What I have learned about life since 1970: It's worth living | |
| What I have been doing for fun the last 50 years: To quote the BeeGees, Staying Alive | |
| Favorite song from HS that brings back a specific memory: Cherish by the Association. I was in love with a girl in our class who shall remain anonymous. | |
| Your favorite TV show or movie from 1966-1970: Secret Agent. A show abourt a spy who never carried a gun. | |
| Tell about your most memorable high school memory: The day I watched Greg Swanson release fifty white mice in the library. | |
| Name a teacher that had an influence on you and perhaps why: Mr. Widlowski, my counselor. My interactions with him is what made me decide to become a counselor. | |
| Information about myself that I would like to share: 4 heart attacks later, I'm still getting up every morning | |
| About my children and my grandchildren: One daughter, married, no children | |
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Higher Education:
Eastern Illinois University BA, 1974, MSEd 1976 Northern Illinois University EdSpec |
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| Former and/or Current Occupation: High School Guidance Counselor | |
Christine Somervill (Zarat)
| Marital status: | Divorced |
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| Occupation: | Mental Health Educator |
| I am planning to attend the reunion: | Yes. |
| What I have learned about life since 1970: Our experiences shape who we become. Life is good. Friendship is important. | |
| What I have been doing for fun the last 50 years: I've been a college administrator since 1983. I lived in Iowa, Oregon, and Massachusettes. I'm so glad to be back in the midwest. Looking forward to seeing everyone. I can't believe how time flies. | |
| Favorite song from HS that brings back a specific memory: The Sounds of Silence | |
| Tell about your most memorable high school memory: There are many but I enjoyed the crowning of our homecoming queen where I was able to play “You Are Our Special Angle” as she entered the gymnasium. | |
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Higher Education:
B.A. Southern Illinois University M.A. University of Northern Iowa Ph.D. Illinois State University |
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| Former and/or Current Occupation: Educator/Administrator | |
Tom Starck
Now
| Marital status: | Divorced |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Sales, LKQ/Keystone Corporation |
| Comment: So hard to believe it's actually been 40 yrs, but I heard on the radio today that Ringo Starr just celebrated his 70th birthday... A Beatle turned 70? | |
| I am planning to attend the reunion: | yes |
Christine Stark (Rado)
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Legal Assistant |
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Comment:
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| Spouse's Name (including Maiden): | John Stark |
| I am planning to attend the reunion: | Yes |
| Any info on other classmates: No | |
Karen Sullivan (Till)
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
| Spouse's Name (including Maiden): | Michael |
| I am planning to attend the reunion: | Not sure |
| What I have been doing for fun the last 50 years: Seeing our 3 boys graduate college and get married. Enjoying our 5 grandchildren and lake house. Traveling around this beautiful country. | |