JHS 1971 Memory Book-40th Reunion

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Jefferson High School

Edgewater, Colorado

Memory Book

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Adamo, Rosemary (Hoops) 2694 B 1/4 Road Grand Junction, CO 81503 Phone: 970-434-6446 EMail Address: [email protected]

I am a Senior at Colorado Mesa University (Mesa State College) in Grand Junction, Colorado. Now that I have finally grown up, I have decided to become a high school Mathematics teacher. After working in the field of Corrections, I decided that maybe I could be influential in the class room before some of these youngsters get into the legal system.

I have two children and seven grandchildren, all boys! Not a girl in the bunch. My daughter says that sooner or later, I will just have to accept the fact that our family is filled with male dominance and at this point in life no doubt there will be no more grandchildren.

I have a business on Ebay, Airbrush Products and More, the website is http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Airbrush-Products-and-More. I also do Face Painting/BodyArt and Theatre/Costume Makeup as a business called Painted Lady BodyArt, the website is www.paintedladybodyart.com. This is my favorite, as I get to be a big kid and play with paints on living canvas.

Baca, Mark 4470 Saulsbury Street Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Phone: 303-489-1725

Barfield, Georgana (Poulos) 13280 W. 87th Terrace Arvada, CO 80005 Phone: 303-424-9525 EMail Address: [email protected]

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Bradbury, Debi (White) 10131 Benton St. Westminster, CO 80020 Phone: 303-255-9291 EMail Address: [email protected]

I am a process analyst/project lead, working for Lockheed Martin the past 12 years, and am currently a full-time telecommuter. I'm single...carefree...and am enjoying life!! I have three wonderful daughters and each of them has blessed me with 2 grandchildren (a total of 3 granddaughters and 3 grandsons). My whole family lives nearby, and so I get to babysit a lot - how fun is that?!? I love to cook, and my passion for reading has not diminished a bit since high school. I "play" at golf, love to cruise/travel, and have fun - so my life is very complete.

Bradbury, Nanci San, Bernardino CA Email Address: [email protected]

Doesn't seem that long ago that we all were graduating from our beloved Jefferson High School... we have all come a long way I'm sure. After a year at Colorado State, I worked while attending Red Rocks Community. Married (a couple of times!! obviously it never agreed with me) taking me to Tucson, Arizona in 1979, divorced back to Denver and finally moving back to Arizona permanently in 1987. Worked for a small company for 17 years and then took a chance and left for California in 2001, why you say.... time for a change?? The lure of the California dreaming? What a bust..... guess I was born a rambling woman!!! (Can't you hear the music??)

I have two beautiful daughters and 7, yes count 'em, 7 grandchildren, 6 grandsons (including a set of twins) and 1 granddaughter. My oldest grandson will be a high school senior next year! I'll soon be watching him get his diploma and probably crying like a baby or like a proud grandmother. Wow... time flies... I'm working on getting back to Tucson as soon as possible, love that desert! Ideally, I should win the lottery and get a summer home in the Rockies and spend my winters in warmth in Tucson..... just like everyone else, or maybe I should just pick a place and finally settle down. I miss the Mountains and the seasons, but love the desert beauty and if I want snow, I only have to drive one hour out of the valley and can ski!

I wish I could be there and see you all. I've re-connected with a few people who I have known since 2nd & 3rd grade, and even a cousin! This time has reminded me of so many things, I want to thank all of you who were with me through the really rough times of growing up and then the sharing the really good times. You all played such an important part of that awkward teenage stage. Thank you and I hope to be there for the 50th???? Have Fun!!!

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Bruse, Carolyn 5660 W. 71st Ave. Arvada, Co. 80003 Phone: 303-657-9848 EMail Address: [email protected]

Buckley, Darlene (Green) 740 South Otis Street Lakewood, CO 80226 Phone: 303-349-1737 EMail Address: [email protected]

I'm still living in the Lakewood home I bought in 1973, still working at the State in the Unemployment Insurance Division going on 19 years now, and celebrating almost 30 years of marriage with my husband, Gary. Both sons, Jack and Keith, own their own homes in Colorado and have great jobs. Gary is retired from 20 years in the Navy and 28 years with RTD as a master mechanic. I plan to retire in 2 years so Gary and I can travel and catch up on the scrapbooking projects I started many years ago. God has truly blessed me in many ways. I am now the grandma of 1st grandson, Kingston David Green, born July 5th to Keith and Stephanie. I also coach a State Employees Softball Team (CDLE CUBS) and enjoy our playful 4-year-old Pit Bull dog, Justice. My cell phone number is 303-349-1737 and you are always welcome to call me.

Burnett, Tom 6999 W. 33rd Ave Wheatridge, CO 80033 Phone: 303-946-9331 EMail Address: [email protected]

Gail and I have been married for 31 years. We

have 5 kids, and 5 grandkids. I have been

with UPS for 33 years...and looking forward to

retirement soon. I have alot of fond memories of Jefferson High School , and have known many of you from the old Reed Sreet Elementary School! We'll see you in another ten! ( Where did all that time go?] Take care...Tom

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Caldwell, Gary 10975 Allison Court Westminster, CO 80021 Phone: 303-916-9109 EMail Address: [email protected]

Cassell, Jon po box 70 Los Alamos, NM 87544 Phone: not listed EMail Address: [email protected]

Chase, Tim 2407 Berkeley Dr. Wichita Falls, TX 76308 Phone: 940-761-5822 EMail Address: [email protected]

After four years in the Navy (my draft number was #1) and 12 years managing department stores in CO, WY, IA, and IL, I started working in the not-for-profit world of economic development and chamber of commerce. The first 10 years was in Dixon, IL running the Dixon Industrial Development Association and for the last 13 years I've been President and CEO of the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce and Industry in North Texas. I do allot of public speaking and teaching across the country on economic development, selling, downtown redevelopment, strategic planning and other topics.

My wife Susan and I celebrated our 38th anniversary last May and we are blessed with two sons and five grandchildren, one in WFs and four live in Waxahachie, TX about 2 hours away.

Travel plans conflict with reunion but I'd have enjoyed seeing everyone.

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Chiappone, Debra (Phillips) 1610 South Carr Street Lakewood, Co. 80232 Phone: 303-523-8312 EMail Address: [email protected]

I have been married for 33 years. I have three children and three grandchildren

My 2 granddaughters, age 3yrs old and 9 weeks old live in Lakewood Colo. and my grandson, age 8, lives in Burbank California.

My husband and I have owned Masterpiece Cakeshop for 17 years and Precious Memories event center for 6 years.

I teach a Sunday School class for 2nd graders. I really enjoy doing that. I also enjoy driving in the mountains, playing my guitar ( when I have time), and babysitting my granddaughters.

I oversee the events at the event center while my husband and daughter run the Cakeshops. ( We have two locations)

My other daughter lives in Quebec, Canada. She oversees the Child Evangelism Fellowship ministry of Quebec.

My son is a computer programer for stock investers in Burbank, California.

Christopherson, Peggy 109 Blue Heron Cr Greenwood Village, CO 80121 Phone: 303-638-9880 EMail Address: [email protected]

Clark, Connie (Conrad) 8582 E. 148th Lane Brighton, CO 80602 Phone: 303-498-0045 EMail Address: [email protected]

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Cooley, Craig P.O. Box 430 Byers, CO 80103 Phone: not listed EMail Address: [email protected]

Cormack, Alisa (Lewis) 124 Peregrine Lane Lyons, CO 80540 Phone: not listed EMail Address: [email protected]

Crawford, Peter P.O. Box 88 Subic, Freeport Philippines Phone: not listed EMail Address: [email protected]

G'Day Classmates,

I write this from Brisbane as I am working here at the moment and live happily with my family in the former U.S. Navel Base of Subic Bay when I am home. Life is good working for a Houston based company searching for oil and gas in Asia, Middle East, Africa and Australia.

Hope your all well and have lived in interesting times over the last 40 years. May you all have another 40 good years or more wherever you are.

All the best, Peter Crawford

Daiss, Pam (Sitzmann) 7088 S. Chapparal Cr. W. Centennial, CO 80016 Phone: 720-935-2213 EMail Address: [email protected]

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Dudnikoff, Sasha "Sally" PO Box 440868 Aurora, CO 80044 Phone: 303 337-8837 EMail Address: [email protected]

Designing the DECA float and pulling it with my copper colored "66" Mustang convertible with other DECA members seated high in the back seat. Our DECA club also placed 3rd for "Club of the Year" in Colorado Springs. I enjoyed my trophies for VP and outstanding girl of the year in 1970 for DECA.

For 20 years @ The Denver Merchandise Mart owner representing Contemporary Clothing Lines and attended National Trade Shows in NY, Chicago, Dallas & LA.

The last 11 years made a career change and currently Product Manager for Cable Management Products - The Company is a German Importer for Industrial Hardware for electronic parts with a territory spanning North America, Canada, and Mexico. I work on various applications with engineers and distributors in the Wind Power, Solar, Robotic, Aeronautics, Military, Food & Beverage, Marine, Transportation and other industries.

I enjoy Golf (PWGA) and snow skiing. I have a great relationship with my daughter who resides in CA.

Durman, Sherri (Durman) Phone: not listed EMail Address: [email protected]

Erickson, Patricia 6803 E. 115th Avenue Thornton, CO 80233 Phone: 720-929-9360 EMail Address: [email protected]

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Eulberg, Doug 8799 W. Eastman Drive Lakewood, CO 80227 Phone: 303-989-2567 EMail Address: [email protected]

I have been married for 34 years to the same wonderful girl. We have two perfect children (don‟t we all?). One is married and about to make us first time grand parents, with twins in October. We are definitely excited for that event!

In November 2008 I was diagnosed with Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL). It is a quite rare variety, but fortunately curable. Back in 1971, when we graduated from JHS, APL would have been a death sentence. Thankfully great strides have been made. APL is characterized with very low platelets and very low white blood cells. Treatment included three hospital stays (one for 23 days), three rounds of IV chemo and then two full years of oral chemo. As of March 2011, after 28 months of treatment, all blood counts look good now, and I am in remission.

I will be out of town during the reunion. I wish everyone well. Enjoy your friends, family and where ever you spend your time. I certainly have a whole different outlook on life, where I spend my time, and with whom I share my adventures.

Cheers, Doug E.

Ewbank, Mayzelle (Yantis) 3750 Vivian Ct Wheatridge, CO 80033 Phone: 720-891-6352 EMail Address: [email protected]

Franzen, Brenda (Ratkiewicz) 40 Hess Ave Golden, Co. 80401 Phone: 303-526-053 EMail Address: [email protected]

I have a lot of fond memories, first dates, the drive in movies, sleep overs with friends, and just laughing. I have fond memories of people I would love to see but haven't heard from since high school. I still live in the area, just have moved further west. We have two grown children. Our son is 26 and our daughter is 21. I work, part time as an audiologist for a non-profit organization that helps people find funding for hearing aids as well as working with full pay patients. Currently (don't ask me why) I am pursuing my Doctorate degree in audiology. In my spare time I am not quite sure what I do? Laundry?

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Fraser, Linda 6783 Hills Dr. Parker, CO 80138 Phone: 720-270-5698 EMail Address: [email protected]

Garrison, Linda 625 S. Depew St., Unit D Lakewood, CO 80226 Phone: 303-456-6162 EMail Address: [email protected]

Exceptional standards? Bwahahahahaha -- sorry, I feel as if I was ripped off -- even now.

However, there were exceptions. Leah Kindred was an amazing teacher. So was Dan Grace, as was Patricia Richards and Mr. Vance, the orchestra teacher. I remember Jess Quintana (art) fondly and I still quote Mr. Celantano (driver's ed -- "focus people" and "get the big picture people") often.

Gieselman, Dianne (Stiner) 17063 Flinchum West Way Noblesville, Indiana 46062 Phone: 317-867-4012 EMail Address: [email protected]

Hello, dear friends! Sadly, this will be the first Reunion I can't attend. I am battling several health problems, that do not allow me to get too far from my Doctors. Please know, my thoughts will be there and I would give anything to be there...but, it isn't in the cards.

I have a Bachelors Degree, in Registered Nuring, and worked for 25 years in surgery, acute post-surgery, and Management roles in acute Diabetes, and Diabetes Education. I am now inactive, due to my medical issues. I LOVE the profession, and miss it alot. My other passions are music, and animals....including rescue and no-kill shelters. My current kids, are three cats...especially the large breed, of Maine Coon. They are smart and lots of company.

My husband Ted, talked me into moving here to the Indianapolis area, about 8 years ago. His youngest son, wife and 6, yes 6 grandchildren are here. There are many nice qualities about the state, but the weather is the pits. LONG, gloomy cold winters, then no spring...Tornado alley we are known for, then right into brutal humidity. Other than that? The weather is great! The grandchildren are growning, so we are pondering the notion of moving back towards Denver, or Montrose, where my sister Margot(class of 1970) lives, and just loves it. We have spent our adult lives living far apart. My 89 year old Mom, going on 60....may join the decision. With the housing market, we will have to see how it goes. It would be wonderful to be closer to my roots of Wheatridge and Lakewood!

Please know how disappointed I am to not see all of you. I have marvelous memories of high-school...some of the best of my life. Please get in touch with me, I would love to catch up on your lives and it is so interesting to see where we are at, in our early Golden years.....

God Bless, and all my love!

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Grimes, Randy 331 Sherman Drive Grand Junction, CO 81503 Phone: 970-257-7885

Betty and I moved to the Grand Juntion area 15 years ago..Reason...Lake Powell...We have a very nice 36ft coastal-yacht with a cute 16ft run-a-bout that we tow behind her..Betty and I own Discount Salon Products..this is a discount retail beauty supply open to the public..You can see it on Face Book..We really like the weather here and we are 250 miles closer to the lake...I'm a hunter..and the hunting is great on this side of the mountain..

Gunnison, Terri (Kosmicki) 1427 S. Grant Street Denver, CO 80210 Phone: 303-871-9056 EMail Address: [email protected]

Gustafson, Diane (Hedberg) 6923 Beech Court Arvada, CO 80004 Phone: not listed EMail Address: [email protected]

Hagmann, Karen "Kari" (Brown) 875 Sunchase Drive Ft. Collins, CO 80524 Phone: 970-443-9540 EMail Address: [email protected]

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Hardy, Teresa (Marks) 16181 West 74 Avenue Arvada, CO 80007 Phone: 303-431-9574 EMail Address: [email protected]

Really don't have much to share. I live in Arvada. I have lived in the same house for the past 27 years with five horses and three dogs. I work for the City of Arvada. I've worked in the police department, legal and I am currently in the Human Resources Department. I love my job. It's been 28+ years.

I have three children (two sons, one daughter) and two grandchildren.

Hardy, Carolee (Stewart) 6563 w. 113th Ave Westminster, co 80020 Phone: 303-229-8885 EMail Address: [email protected]

The last 10 years have been fun.

My decorating business was great for many years. I now work for Kaiser Permanente in the lab.

Travels includes parts of the U.S. ,Israel and Thailand.

My husband and I bicycle alot in good weather and stay healthy.

Hasselbach, Gabriel "Mark" 19539 Centrepoint Vancouver BC, Canada V5T4E7 Phone: 604-218-1785 EMail Address: [email protected]

I guess being a band room and art room geek was my calling, as I have made a full time career in music my whole life, based in Canada. My art experience prepared me to be my own in-house promotional, video editing, and graphics design service, and I have not only recorded a dozen cds of my own in my own studio, but designed them from the ground up. My most recent cd Told Ya So has many name guests on it, and it was awarded Album of the Year (and me for Instrumentalist of the Year) in Canada, and the first single from it broke Billboard Top 50. The second single is out and climbing the charts now. I also won a JUNO award (Canadian Grammy), several gold and platinum album awards, and have performed and recorded with the likes of Michael Buble, John Denver, Heart, Little Richard, Long John Baldry, Ben E King, The OJays, and many more. I travel the world only doing really great dates and seeing really great places.

I have a 30 yr old daughter and my current wife of five years, Sylvia, is my perfect match (finally found the one!). We have a great life in Vancouver with travel, food, wine, and music being the compass points of our lifestyle. We have a pretty easy life all in all.....

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Haynes, Byron 2214 13th Street SE Decatur, AL 35601 Phone: EMail Address: [email protected]

Many great years, have lived in California, Kentucky and Alabama. Have to grown kids and one grandchild. Married Nancy Brew last year. We are both every happy!!

Hegarty, Shawn 8231 W. 14th Ave. Lakewood, CO 80214 Phone: 303-929-4818 EMail Address: [email protected]

My many fond memories of Jefferson are interwoven between remembering certain teachers and certain classmates. Who could imagine where we all are today?

Our Seventh Congressional District is represented by Edwin Perlmutter, who previously had been the Majority whip in the Colorado State Senate. And he has three talented daughters as well, whom I suspect are very proud of him as he fights the budget battles in D.C. Ed and I were actually roommates while studying law at the University of Colorado; he has put his legal career to work in public service, while I use it every day in my insurance business.

Who knew that Mark Anthony Dennis would pursue medicine as an anesthesiologist instead of as an O.B. GYN?

Linda Garrison is directing capital fundraising campaigns for Metropolitan State College of Denver as their Hospitality Learning Center takes shape on the Auraria Campus and their Center for Visual Arts graces the Arts District on Santa Fe. Banished from the Jefferson Saintinel, she started in Journalism with the local Sentinel newspapers; earned her BA in Journalism at Metro State College; became a certified expert in Public Relations and has excelled in non-profit capital fundraising programs across the West while becoming a Certified Fundraising Executive.

I recall Mr. Charles Kirschner for biology had a marvelous ability to encourage learning with a great sense of humor and a few unusual pictures of startling African diseases. Paul Kruchowski eventually used that experience to become a veterinarian/CSU, may God rest his soul. And I was happy to hear that there is another Mr. Kirschner still teaching at Jeffco schools -- our Kirschner's son, Don Kirschner, is a science teacher at Pomona High School in Arvada.

Miss Leah Kindred greatly expanded my understanding of great literature (and German writers) while accommodating my unusual presentations (i.e. reading a paper about Leonardo da Vinci into a mirror).

On more than one occasion, Guy Kelley and I managed to catch a few „zzz‟s‟ in Math Analysis and failed to wake up in time to reach Chemistry on time. Few things are more disconcerting than waking up in a class of strangers who are so quiet and considerate that they do not disturb you until more than ½ way through the class. The laughs that greeted us in the Chemistry class always drowned out our sheepish entrance. (CONTINUED)

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Physics with Mr. Miller and his perfect circles always challenged and baffled me -- while I am sure that my „blocks‟ frustrated him. He was a superior instructor. I still admire his passionate ability to illustrate the great principles of physics even as I struggled with his tests. Guy took his physics experience to CU and the electron microscope with a little practice in semi-conductor engineering. Guy ended up protecting Hewlett Packard‟s intellectual property rights as a lawyer while moonlighting as a Regent for CU.

For some reason, the „temporary classrooms‟ seem to hold some of the more interesting stories. I remember many late nights in that Tin Temporary taking turns rewriting computer programs on paper tapes. Our poor typing/spelling resulted in excess efforts that probably trashed the R-1 budget for computer services.

I seem to remember a Freshman English class in one „temp‟ listening to a reading of some amazing science fiction from one of Hugh Hefner‟s publications as one memorable teacher illustrated that there was more to that publication than cartoons and center-folds. Unfortunately, he would never let us admire the airbrushed artwork. I suspect this demonstration would not be condoned today, but it was highly educational and illuminating then.

Mrs. Gail Pearson‟s speech class in yet another „temp‟ seem to provide a little extra freedom. I had the opportunity to scream in class under the guise of extemporaneous speech. Fortunately Mr. Pappas never had to visit our class for an explanation. I am very glad I never had to explain my presentation to him. And just how did Paul Dawson managing to „whup‟ me in our debate in her class? It must have been his huge smile. Paul is one of those managers of the great technological divide with one daughter protecting the country at the FBI, and the other a Celtic songstress and educator with an advanced degree from Trinity University in Dublin.

I remember Mrs. Pearson‟s willingness to let us express our personal opinions while she polished our presentation skills. While I enjoyed Bob Schuchard‟s Valedictorian speech and his observations about education and „rear view mirrors,‟ I suspect that it surprised Mr. Phillips. I guess that Paul forgot that he had to watch the „quiet ones‟ instead of patrolling the hallways and expecting Mrs. Pearson to act as a censor.

Speaking of Mr. Phillips, while I do not remember him chasing classmates who were ditching classes with a bullhorn demanding them to "tell me your names,” I can imagine it. I never knew what exactly Mr. Phillips did do. I always thought that we had an open campus. Or perhaps I was just contrasting the freedom of our shabby Jefferson with that of the immaculate Plymouth, Wisconsin exchange high school which monitored the school hallways like it was Alcatraz with demerits doled out by the handful.

I remember our great debate in the American History class on World War II between the positions represented by the Allied powers, the Axis powers, and those in favor of “neutrality.” Did one of those three teachers actually decide to have a little surgery and gender re-assignment done in Trinidad, CO later in life? I have heard rumors …

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Heidenreich, Debbie (Algrim) 2501 Park Avenue Alamosa, Colorado 81101 Phone: EMail Address: [email protected]

In 2004 I left Wheat Ridge and relocated to Alamosa, CO for my husband's new job. We love the magic of the San Luis Valley with the San Juan Mtns to the west and Sangre De Cristo Mtns to the east. We have been truly blessed with newer travels throughout the world, visiting Africa/Egypt, Australia/NZ, China, South America/Antarctica, Italy/Spain to name a few and this year around England to Greenland and Iceland.

I work part time for Edward Jones Investments and jump at the chance to water color paint as much as I can. My work is shown in several galleries down here in the valley. We still visit freinds and family but mostly my folks who still live in Wheat Ridge.

Hoffman, Patricia (Adler) P.O. Box 519 Rollinsville, CO 80474 Phone: 303-570-3159 EMail Address: [email protected]

Memories of high school days only grow sweeter

with th years. How lucky we are that we benefited from the exceptional standards of the Jefferson Count school district. From athletics to our own Planetarium. Woodshop, metalshop, gymnastics were just a few of our learning opportunities.

I have lived just west of Wheatridge up in Rollinsville CO for over 35 years.

Hopper, Dan 5135 W. 73rd Avenue Westminster, CO 80021 Phone: 303-521-0984 EMail Address: [email protected]

Reside in Westminster, CO.

Married to Marsha (August 2009)

I have 2 grown-up children and 5 grandchildren that reside in the Denver Metro area, and 3 step grown-up children that reside in Tampa, Florida.

Self-employed as a real estate broker with Remax Alliance, since 1993.

(9737 Wadsworth Pkwy, Westminster, CO. 80021, www.danhopper.com)

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Hunter, Nancy (DeLaCroix) 4913 Valkyrie Drive Boulder, CO 80301 Phone: 303-530-4215 EMail Address: [email protected]

I've never gone far. I moved from Wheatridge to Boulder (excluding some college years) and have been here since 1975. I have been married 30 years next April, to one guy and have a 23 year old son. We also weren't quite busy enough so we have a cat and two dogs as well. I've also lived in the same house for 22 years. I just do not move around much.

I've been a mortgage lender for 25 years and an insurance agent for 1.5 years. Trying to convert, but it is difficult! Otherwise, life is a good place to be!

Jones, Terry (Kimball) 1266 Saddle Ridge Drive Evergreen, CO 80439 Phone: 303-525-5194 EMail Address: [email protected]

40 years! We can't be that old! I am living in Evergreen (actually on Floyd Hill). I have my own company, Kimball Lighting, which specializes in LED holiday/seasonal lighting. Check out the website at www.kimballlighting.com.

I am also building my business in Primerica Financial Services. www.primerica.com/tkimball Our mission is to help families becomes properly protected, debt free and financially independent. We are one stop shopping for all things financial, including insurance, investments, home loans and refinance, identity theft, and more.

I look forward to seeing everyone this summer!

Kopischke, Lin (Kishell)

6110 Cody Street Arvada, Co 80004 Phone: 303-432-8273 EMail Address: [email protected]

I see Jefferson occasionally as I drive thru Edgewater for some silly reason. To show the kids or the grandkids where grandma spent her time in high school. We had a great time. All the drama and laughs are so different from today's high school memories. I'm glad we were "back in the day" when we felt safe and had a great time and learned, loved and cried, sometimes all at the same time. I

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have moved around over the years but seem to keep turning up here. I wonder if we would change anything back then if we could?

Enjoy the reunion. Sorry I had to miss it, maybe next time will work. Have one for me and remember all we did way back then. Lin

Leonard, Adrienne (Kitten) (Leonard) 5626 S. Kenton Ct Englewood, CO 80111 Phone: 303-221-4014 EMail Address: [email protected]

I decided to pull out my copy of the 1971 Halo Heights Yearbook. How fun and educational that was! Foremost, I was impressed at what a great looking group of students we were and how many different activities we were involved in!

It refreshed my memory that microfilm readers, tape recorders and stereo record equipment were the new technology of the day -- my, oh my, have times changed! President Nixon was in office, the Vietnam War was STILL on-going, the 26th Amendment was ratified giving 18 year olds the right to vote, Jimi Hendrix passed away at the beginning of our Senior year, and McDonald's had sold over 5 billion burgers (Trivia question -- who knows what that figure is now?) - what a time to remember!

So what have I been doing since then? Well, after high school, I attended CU, majoring in Finance and minoring in skiing (just kidding). I then moved to San Diego, CA to attend law school. The beaches of San Diego were so gorgeous that I almost didn't return to Colorado, but a job and skiing brought me back.

I worked first for a small law firm in Golden and then the Jefferson County DA's office for a few years (and am proud to announce that I never saw any classmates come throught the system - whew!). After that, I moved to Dallas, with my then husband, and practiced municipal law. We both missed Colorado so when the opportunity came up, we moved back. I've been in Colorado ever since. For the last 14+ years, I've been an in-house lawyer in telecommunications.

I still enjoy skiing, jogging, swimming, hiking, and biking. I've run the Bolder Boulder many times and have climbed a few 14'ers. In my opinion, there's no place better than Colorado for all these wonderful outdoor activities!

All 3 of my children are presently in college (yikes! that's scary thought, eh?)

My twin daughters are both business majors (one here at DU and the other in Iowa at Coe College). My son is at Western State and is striving to be a professional photographer.

My favorite activities, in addition to my athletic endeavors, are being with family and friends, travelling, cooking, listening to music, and reading.

I look forward to reading updates from my high school classmates and seeing all who attend the reunion. Happy 40th!

Adrienne Leonard

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MacKay, Douglas 9358 Saulsbury Circle Westminster, CO 80021 Phone: 303-421-4327 EMail Address: [email protected]

Madron, John 2830 Newland Court Wheat Ridge, CO 80214 Phone: not listed EMail Address: [email protected]

Mango, Julie (Strain) 5410 S. Grape Lane Greenwood Village, CO 80121 Phone: 303-843-9117 EMail Address: [email protected]

I have spent the last 13 years staying home with our 3 boys, JJ age 12, James and Jonah age 9. During this time I have mastered the task of car pool driver, multiple sports scheduler, meals on the go, illnesses of many varieties and President of the PTCO. Before we had children my focus was at The Children's Hospital in Denver for 25 years where I participated on The Cardiovascular Team in the operating room.

My life since high school has been very full and rewarding. I consider myself lucky to have a wonderful loving husband (we have been married for 19 years) and terrific kids.

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McCloskey, Cece (Harris) 11258 W 70th Avenue Arvada, CO 80004 Phone: 303-456-1360 EMail Address: [email protected]

In the last 40 years I have lived in Austria with my first husband, had two children Heidi,36 and Travis,30. Got divorced. Lived in Phoenix twice,ran my own business for 30 years and retired on disiblity. I got remarried to the man of my dreams, Larry Harris. However, he passed away 2 1/2 years ago. Now it's just me and my golden retriever in my big house that I've had for the last 26 years. Life if good with the Lord in it.

Miller, Debbie (Gauer) 8199 Welby Rd., #2703 Thornton, CO 80229 Phone: 303-288-0677 EMail Address: [email protected]

Miller, Shirley (Robinette) 6720 Snowbird Place Colorado Springs, CO 80918 Phone: 719-598-5920 EMail Address: [email protected]

Myers, Judy (Campos Lanza) 10442 W 54th Pl Arvada, CO 80002 Phone: 303-421-0013 EMail Address: [email protected]

I have 2 kids, Chad 34(special needs)and Noell 32, from my first husband, Tim Campos JHS graduate of 1970. I have 4 grandchildren from my daughter. I've been married 9 years to Matt Lanza. I've been in the travel business for 26 years. We own a longarm quilt studio. Love to travel. Favorite spot is Jamaica. Love to make memory quilts. Live for the day!

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Newrohr, Sharon (Cook) P.O. Box 862 Nixa, MO 65714 Phone: none EMail Address: none

Married and then divorced, Married and then divorced again, and I have two awesome children. One is a graphic designer and the other is still in school, but an artist also. I have been a realtor for over 10 years and love it. Currently I have gone back to school to finish my degree in college. I am finishing my Master's degree. I am the assistant coach for a running group. We are planning a 25 K upcoming in October. High school seems like such a very long time ago, but glad that you are having the reunion should be fun.

Nickoley, Ronda 19214 WCR 31 Platteville, CO 80651 Phone: 970 737-2505 EMail Address: [email protected]

Forty years have gone by fast!! I graduated from University of Colorado in 1975 majoring in Speech Pathology and Audiology. In 1976, I was Rocky Mt Regional Champion in Masters Swimming. In 1978, I started my business, Boulder Electrology and am still working it. During the '80's, I did several endurance races on my horses. We started doing Ride-n-Tie, (which is a horse and human endurance race). We completed 2 national events (40 mile race), and placed 8th in 1987. I live on a farm with my 5 horses, dogs and cats. I love my garden and farm chores. My greatest joy is living for the glory of my LORD, Jesus Christ. HE has blessed me greatly.

O'Day, Barb (Moyer) 5076 Christensen Dr. Littleton, CO 80123 Phone: 303 734-1422 EMail Address: [email protected]

I am still living and working in Littleton. The kids are all scattered - our oldest, Beth in PA school in Chicago, our middle, Molly in Law School in Georgia and our youngest, John a junior at Clemson in South Carolina. No marriages or grandkids yet.

I still love to travel... have done several medical missions in the Philippines... have been diving in Fiji, Truk, Mexico, Hawaii and Turcs and Caicos and Cherry Creek Res! ooooo!!! I still do lots of biking, less running, and some swimming when the weather isn't perfect for anything else.

My family has been blessed... I can't believe its been 40 years! How the heck did THAT happen?

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Perlmutter, Ed 2795 Juniper Drive Golden, CO 80401 Phone: 303-278-9065 EMail Address: [email protected]

Premer, Lori (McColm) 6679 Ingalls St Arvada, CO 80002 Phone: not listed EMail Address: [email protected]

Qualteri, Vance 10902 W. Louisiana Ave. Lakewood, CO 80232 Phone: 303-986-9117 EMail Address:

Recen, Vicki (Gesford) 721 Eldorado Blvd., #121 Broomfield, CO 80021 Phone: 303-410-1464 EMail Address: [email protected]

My past career in the field of dentistry came to an end in May of 2004 when my boss of 8 years decided to retire. I had planned to start my own business one day, so I got busy obtaining my training and licensure as both a Manicurist and an Esthetician. I opened up Arista Spa 5280 in November of 2007 and am back in the Wheat Ridge area right across the street from Wheat Ridge Lanes! My Mother still lives in our family home, so it feels good to be so close to where I grew up. I am presently still married, have a son and a daughter, 5 grandchildren and one on the way; due in December.

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Rohrig, Les 12339 W. Mexico Ave. Lakewood, CO 80228 Phone: 303-988-1657

Roth, Maggie (Holben) 3343 S. Nelson Court Lakewood, CO 80227 Phone: 303-986-1880 EMail Address: [email protected]

I'm still actively pursuing my PR career here in Denver, thanks to Miss Pearcy's journalism classes at Jefferson. Sadly, Miss Pearcy passed away since our 30th. I was able to attend the service - we need more teachers like her. What a gem. The "Saintinel" newspaper is now a blog -- I subscribe. I also stay in touch with my former yearbook editor friends: Jan Buchholz, '69, who's in Phoenix now (real estate reporter with Phoenix Business Journal), and Beth Jonke Mark, '70, in Boulder with the Rocky Mountain Institute. I also stay in touch with Pam Daiss-Sitzmann, Mayzelle Ewbank Yantis, Kathy Bean Cripe, Dianne Gieselman Steiner, Gabriel Mark Hasselbach and Becky Beshore (from Reed Street Elementary days). I'm overdue on checking on Jane Miller...and need to do that very soon. On a personal note, my parents both passed away since our last reunion, but in 2006 Steve's daughter Jennifer and hubby Pedro welcomed their son Sebastian (during the December blizzard) and are expecting a second little boy in August (probably before our reunion). Also, a calico kitty named Rita joined our household as well - so there are many, many blessings to be grateful for in my life. Change, however, is the one thing we can be certain of! I'm looking forward to reconnecting with old friends.

Russell, Debra (Killion) 9562 W. Virginia Dr. Lakewood, CO 80226 Phone: 303-985-4335 EMail Address: [email protected]

Samuels, Matt 10275 S. Baneberry Place Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 Phone: 303-791-6488 EMail Address: [email protected]

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Schuchard, Bob 1509 Ascot Court Ft. Collins, CO 80524 Phone: 970-224-4451 EMail Address: [email protected]

Sopko, Michael 7163 S. Xanthia Street Centennial, CO 80112 Phone: 720-353-9130 EMail Address: [email protected]

Stephenson, Maxie (Crozier) 1788 S Salida Cir Aurora, Co. 80017 Phone: 303-751-2329 EMail Address: [email protected]

Married to Curt for 35 years. Both of my children, Stacey and Travis still live in the Aurora area. I have 2 beautiful grandchildren, Jordan 11 and Brookelyn 7 that keep me pretty busy. Life ia good!!

Stocker, Kevin 9850 W. 81st Dr. Arvada, CO 80005 Phone: 303-425-7204 EMail Address: [email protected]

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Tell, Pattie (Schuchard) 1509 Ascot Ct. Ft Collins, CO 80524 Phone: 970-224-4451 EMail Address: [email protected]

Terry, Mark 5099 Garrison St. #6 Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 Phone: 303-431-9331 EMail Address: [email protected]

Tornblom, Sue (Scovel) 3277 S. Stuart Street Denver, CO 80236 Phone: 303-884-5177 EMail Address: [email protected]

Trebilcock, Candy (Schnautz) 59 Chokecherry Road Golden, CO 80401 Phone: 303-907-6249 EMail Address: [email protected]

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Van Harte, Wendy (Boone) 5401 Newton St Denver, CO 80221 Phone: 303-433-3877 EMail Address: [email protected]

I worked for Coldwell Banker as a systems coordinator for 13 years. When the market took a nosedive so did my job (Layoff #1). I then worked for the U.S. Census Bureau for nearly 1 1/2 years doing address canvassing, group quarters interviews & reviews, receptionist, admin clerk and ended as Payroll Supervisor. (Layoff #2). Being a part of history was right up my alley because I love doing genealogy research. I have over 20,000 ancestors on my computer! It feels like finding buried treasure! Now it's back to the drawing board for a new challenge.

Has it really been 40 years since we were roaming the halls of Jefferson H.S.?

Wachter, Renie (Lindgren) 5984 Robb Court Arvada, CO 80033 Phone: 303-423-6359 EMail Address: [email protected]

Wallace, Kerry (Bostwick) Golden, Colorado 80401 Phone: 303-271-0441 EMail Address: [email protected]

It certainly does not seem like 40 years has passed since graduation! I am sure everyone agrees as well as looks back at all the living we have packed in!

I married Gary Bostwick (Alameda :P) right out of high school and we are close to celebrating our own 40th anniversary! I have been a journalist, a buyer and an educator over the years; then 3 years ago, chose to be a stay at home grandmother and now Gary has chosen to retire so we can have some fun before we are too old!

Our blessings in life include 2 wonderful, now adult children-daughter Torie and son Chris. Torie is in the medical trade and Chris is with Naval Intelligence. Torie has also gifted us with a truly amazing granddaughter, Susana who is now 4 years old. What an incredible feeling to be "Nana" and "Pop" and get a fresh view of life through Suzie's eyes!

We are very active, have a house rabbit, many gardens, a travel trailer, skiis, hiking boots, fly fishing paraphernalia, a '57 Ford Skyliner Retactable (complete with car club!), the proverbial Subaru, the travel bug, books galore and so many wonderful friends and family to share it all with. We are grateful for all of our blessings.

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Weilminster, Joseph 15284 W. 63rd Ave. #202 Arvada, CO 80403 Phone: 303-748-0975 EMail Address: [email protected]

Wheat, Chuck 2740 Lamar St Wheatridge, CO 80214 Phone: 303-233-9421 EMail Address: [email protected]

Wilson, Tim 860 Lake Shore Drive, 24L Chicago, IL 60611 Phone: EMail Address: [email protected]

Greetings from Chicago. The wife and I thought hard about a trip to Denver for the 40th reunion, but business commitments are preventing it. I know I'll regret not getting the opportunity to lift a glass with classmates. Hope everyone has a good time. 40 years, jeez ... so far away.

For anyone interested, I can be friended/followed/connected at facebook.com/timwilson.chicago, twitter.com/twilsonchicago, or linkedin.com/in/timwilsonstudiolab.

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Woodward, Peter 96 Colton Lane Martinez, CA 94553 Phone: 925-998-7420 EMail Address: [email protected]

I married my best friend--Cindy--whom I met in college. We've been married for 36 years and have two Children: Jon who lives in Boston, and Anne who lives in Monterey, CA. Anne has given us two delightful grandsons.

After college, I have served in Christian Ministries in Kansas, Colorado, and now California. I spent 25+ years operating Christian schools. In 2003 I began to serve in more pastoral ministries. I am currently the sole pastor of Faith Lutheran Church in Pleasant Hill, CA. My avocations are still hiking, fishing, and music of all kinds.

I would love to hear from any classmates, especially if you are in CA, or any of you who were in Band, Orchestra, Concert Choir, or Madrigals.

The Lord be with you!

Pete

Yearwood, Wanda (Smith) 6595 W. 46th Place Wheatridge, CO 80033 Phone: 303-359-4915 EMail Address: [email protected]

When I first heard about the reunion, I thought where is that book - "THE HIGH SCHOOL REUNION DIET: Lose 20 years in 30 Days!!!

But then I started thinking about how the passing of time sweetens high school reunions. The memories of those days when all we had

to worry about was what to wear, will I have a date to the prom or what to do on the weekend. Reflecting through my life has come full

circle. I attended school with some of you since first grade or at least from junior high in Wheat Ridge. What a ride I've had! I married at 18, finished college, had my son in 1977 and a daughter in 1979. I became a partner in my Mother's Accounting Firm in 1982. Divorced after 16 years of marriage. I sold the accounting practice in 2000, and went back to college to be a Pharmacy Technician in the hospitals. And guess what - I wasn't the oldest student at 50 years old!! I remarried after 19 years, but sorry to say it ended after 4 years. I spend a lot of time with friends and family. I have two granddaughters and one grandson..........and one due in March!! And to complete my story about coming full circle - I now own and live in my family home that I was raised in since 1962. I gratefully acknowledge that what I learned makes me happy to be growing older. I'm waiting for the next "ride" and what life will bring me.

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Youngwirth, Mark 1768 Hillcrest Drive Delta, Co 81416 Phone: 970-209-5837 EMail Address: [email protected]

Hiding out in Western Colorado with Butch and Sundance.

Ranching and farming for fun.

Documents

JHS 1971 Memory Book-40th Reunion