Graduation Year |
Name |
School |
Currently Resides |
Email |
1980 |
Anita Kay Bonafice |
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West Mifflin, PA |
Email Anita Kay |
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I recently graduated Salutatorian of my LPN class in March of 2002, and am presently pursuing my
RN at Waycross college here in Georgia.
I live close to the beach and the hurricanes!! I have been living down here for four years now. I
have also lived in Germany and Louisanna.
I would love to hear from anyone......I miss Kennywood!! This is a really great idea by the way!!
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1980 |
Lynne Irons (Smidansky) |
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West Mifflin, PA |
Email Lynne |
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1981 |
Bev Hlasnick
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West Mifflin, PA |
Email Bev |
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I still live in West Mifflin, with 2 children (14 & 12)
and 1 dog. Recently divorced and love just doing my thing. We're
planning a 25 year reunion since the success of our 20th! Please contact me
for info or sign up on classmates.com. Would love to hear from
anyone! If you don't want to be contacted, please let us know!
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1981 |
Ann Renda (Cowley)
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Alliance, Oh |
Email Ann |
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I have been married for 17 years, and I have a 10 year
old daughter and 2 goofy dogs. I currently work at a college here in
Ohio and live in the country but not far from the city of Canton. I
lived in Norfolk, Virginia during the first year of my marriage
(husband was in Navy), but have been here in Ohio for 16 years (husband's
home town). Getting ready to enjoy summer if only it would quit
raining!
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1981 |
Edina Yonek (Hess) |
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West Mifflin, PA |
Email Edina |
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I grew up in the Homeville area of West Mifflin.Who remembers the old days of sled riding down the path,Olsavick's grocery store,penny candy at Mrs.Lou's store,or hanging out at the car tracks!!!
I married my high school sweetheart(SLOAN)in 1981.We have 4 children.I also have one grandchild!I work for Steel Center Tech School as an Instructional Aide.Life is great! Hey I'd love to hear from any old (yes we are getting old) friends out there
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Edina is hoping to find Lynn Thomas, Tammy Borko, Robyn Kmetz and Mark Hess all from 1981. Just love to know how you guys are. Anyone know how to get in touch with them please e-mail me. Thanks |
1982 |
Leslie (Foster) Bracken |
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Newport News, VA |
Email Leslie |
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Graduated from Hollins College in 1986 with degrees in Political Science and Spanish. (So employable!!) Lived in Washington, D.C. for 4 years working for Northwestern Mutual Life, then got married and moved to north central PA, where there's more cows than people. Have been teaching computer skills to college kids and adults for the past 10 years, and just moved to Newport News, Virginia this summer, where I'm planning on basking on the beach and recovering from snow-shock. No kids, unless you count the 2 spoiled Siamese.
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1982 |
Melanie Evans (Kirchartz) |
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Dravosburg, PA |
Email Melanie |
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Well, I haven;t been up to too much since I graduated. ;
) I graduated from Duquesne University in 1987 with a degree in
music therapy. I am currently working full-time with the Library
Center-- Point Park College/Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. My job requires
me to work closely with the students of Point Park, and I love it!!
I have a lot of fun. I have also been organist at Holy Trinity
Church in West Mifflin since 1983 amd choir director since 1985. I am
married (13 years!) to hubby Keith, and am proud mom to an 18-year-old,
Joel. Our extended family currently includes 2 cats and one dog. In
my copious amounts of free time- : ) - hubby and I like to pursue
our love of Irish and maritime folk music. Also, in my "old age" I
have taken up the challenge of Irish step-dancing, which has become an
addiction, but a great one at that. : )
Hi to all of my fellow classmates!
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Melanie is hoping to find Dana Henning
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1982 |
Maribeth Goldstrohm(Beringer) |
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Taneytown, MD |
Email Maribeth |
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I am currently self-employed as a medical transcriptionist
and loving it. My husband and I have been married for 15 years and
have 2 boys, the oldest will be 13 in December. We lived in
Harrogate, Englad for 5 years, and both boys were born there. We came back to
the U.S. in 1993 and have been here ever since. Besides the boys, we
have a golden retriever, a cat, and now, a bunny. Life is great!!
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1982 |
Linda Hlasnick (Konley) |
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West Mifflin, PA |
Email Linda |
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I worked at Great American Federal and PNC Bank for 17 years altogether. I got married 3 years ago. We have a 20 month old daughter, and a 2 month old son, and I love being a stay-at-home mom!
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Linda is hoping to find Stephanie Gibas (1982 North) and Lisa Kresovich(1982 North) |
1982 |
Lillie Jackson
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Willow Grove, PA (outside of Philadelphia)
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Email Lillie |
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I've been living in & near the Philadelphia area since
1989 after working two yrs. in Washington, DC. I graduated from Penn
State in '86 in biology. Do I blame Mr. Merisko (North's Biology
teacher)for telling me that this was a lucrative major (laugh)?
I pushed pills for many years as a pharmaceutical rep and finally
landed a less stressful & time-consuming job as a contract analyst for
Merck & Co. Thank goodness for that biology degree (smile). I'm still
single, no kids and currently no pets. I still come to West Mifflin
to visit about 3-4 times a year for weekends. Hope to run into some
old classmates while shopping at Giant Eagle (smile).
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Lillie is hoping to find Mikey Dudash (1982 North) and Linda Hlasnick (1982 North) |
1982 |
Marybeth Kochis |
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Austin, TX |
Email Marybeth |
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The years certainly flew by! but, I've learned to make a
great meatloaf, and have my very own lawn tractor. Life is super
grand!
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1982 |
John Lucsko |
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Buffalo Township, Washington County |
Email John |
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Married to Amy Buchleitner (class of 84) for 16+ years.
Two children Jonathon 12 and Jocelyn 9. Spend most of our free time
with our kids. (Ice Hockey, Baseball, Basketball and Rodeos)Keeps them
out of trouble.
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1982 |
Ellen (Stealey) Majeskie |
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Atoka, TN |
Email Ellen |
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Well I am currently living in Atoka Tn. Which is out side
of Memphis. Have been Married for 18 yrs, and have 3 girls ages are
17, 16, 14 they are in 11th, 10th, and 9th grades. Currently work as a
data processer for the military. I have lived in Virginia Beach,
Buffalo, Orlando and now Atoka.
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1982 |
Lori Piel |
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Whitaker, PA
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Email Lori |
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Lori's Website
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1982 |
Beth Ann (Halapin) Stephan
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White Oak, PA
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Email Beth Ann |
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I went to Duquesne University for pharmacy and graduated in 1987. I have been a pharmacist in the area for 15 years now. I have 2 boys, married twice, and love life!!!! Travel alot, exercise alot but work alot too!!!
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1983 |
James Borza (Moe) |
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Mechanicsburg, PA |
Email James |
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I have been married for the last 8 years, I have 3 kids,
16, 14, 7.
Since school, I have been a State Trooper for the last 14 years. My
wife is also a State Trooper.
We own a Locksmith company in the Harrisburg area (Moe's Lock-N-Key),
which is doing well.
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1983 |
Lisa Carney
(Waters
) |
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Hudson, Florida |
Email Lisa |
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I met my husband in a chat room on the internet, we were married Dec 10, 1999. I'm a Certified Nursing Assistant at Madison Pointe Rehab and Nursing Center on the 11-7 shift. I have 2 stepsons, 14 & 12
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1983 |
Leslie Gedman (Mitrik) |
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Munhall, PA |
Email Leslie |
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1983 |
Tom Harvey |
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Franklin Park, PA |
Email Tom |
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I'm married with a 6 and a 7 year old, and living in
Franklin Park. I graduated from Edinboro Univ. of PA in 1987 with a
Bachelors in Computer Science and from Pitt in 1989 with an MBA in HR.
After stints with the City of Pittsburgh, and working from home, I'm
now the Training Manager for the Michael Baker Corporation out by the
airport.
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Tom is hoping to find Mike Philyaw |
1983 |
Sherry (Mastrilli) Cherry |
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Whitaker, PA |
Email Sherry |
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I have 3 kids,13, 4 & 1, my 13 yr old is an 8th grader at WM Middle School, GO
TITANS. In addition to taking care of my kids, I am working on getting my Real Estate License
and I coach my daughter's cheerleading squad.
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1983 |
Lori Guidish (Marecic) |
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West Mifflin,Pa |
Email Lori |
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I lived in Munhall for a few years. Now I'm living back in West Mifflin. This is my second marriage. I could not be happier. I have a 12 year old son and three step-children. I'm have been employed by Allegheny County Courts for the last 14 years in the Electronic Monitoring Unit. My Husband is a roofer and owns a business in the boro. We love to travel with our kids and we laugh alot. |
1983 |
Jim Mihaljevic |
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Burlington, KY |
Email Jim |
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1983 |
Sue Ord |
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Munhall,Pa |
Email Sue |
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I have three boys,13,8 and 4, divorced,currently working
at Children's Hospital in the Cardiology dept. |
1983 |
Terence Rodgers |
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California |
Email Terence |
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After graduating from Ohio State, I drove to the farthest edge of the continent. Once there I ended up working with children in Residential Treatment, met my excellent wife, adopted 3 kids, began working in schools, got a teaching credential, teaching in a K-2 open alternative classroom, had 1 home grown child, with 1 due in May, having a sweet life. |
| Terence is hoping to hear from Joann De Claire (1983), Greg Rozgonyi (1983), Wayne Emery (1983), Kevin Berry (1983) and Mark Hepner (1983) |
1983 |
Joan Sauers (Mooney) |
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Round Rock, Texas |
Email Joan |
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I've been married for 16 years to a terrific, sweet man
and we have two beautiful children together. Alyssa is 11 and Cole is
2. We moved to Texas nearly 5 years ago and we love everything about
it except the 100-degree days that never seem to end in the summer!
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1983 |
Greg Uhrlen |
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South Fayette, PA |
Email Greg |
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Married to a gorgeous, wonderful wife named Kara for almost
3 years now. We have a kitten named Zemsky and hope to have some
children soon. We built a house in beautiful South Fayette with a view that
goes on for miles. I have worked in the Television (Closed Captioning)
industry for several years handling video streaming and computer
installation and support. We also own two websites: http://www.tprs.com THe
Pure Rock Shop specializes in selling out of print hard rock and heavy
metal CD's, concert reviews, etc. Our other site is:
http://www.1heavymetal.com which is dedicated mainly to reviews of new
and reissued heavy metal CD's.
(no rap, alternative or trendy music). Season ticket holder for the
Penguins for 14 years, love NASCAR, and still enjoy vacationing wherever
there is a beach!
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1983 |
Carrie Zelena
(Seech)
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Munhall,Pa |
Email Carrie |
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I have a sweet little girl named Delainy who just turned 4. Own a hair salon in Munhall for the past 7 years. We have a crazy dog, huge cat and a chubby hamster.
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1983 |
Walter Radziwon
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Whitaker, PA
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Email Walter |
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Since the fun days have ended in 83, I have been Self
Employed, Unemployed but now working for Highmark as a manager of the
network operation center. I am still a fireman for Whitaker, Married to
the same girl since high school. Debbie gave me 2 kids, 17 years old
and 7 years old. Michael will be graduating this year and C.J.
started 1st. We will more in likely die here in Whitaker because we have no
intentions to move. Well that me in a nutshell. Email me if you like.
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1984 |
Daniel E. Costel
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Email Daniel |
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I live in Pittsburgh, and work as an AVP at Mellon.
Previously worked as a US Treasury federal banking regulator. Graduated with
a BSBA & MBA from Duquesne Univ. Active with non-profits, music, and
travel.
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1984 |
Donna Kirkwood |
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Morehead, KY |
Email Donna |
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joined the army soon after graduation and lost touch with
almost everyone. After years of moving and once living on a farm I'm
now rooted in Morehead,KY, in a quiet neighborhood but 5 miles from
everything. I have 4 wonderful children, from 17-2 and work as a
nurse, who would've thought. Love to hear from anyone.
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1984 |
Tina McCallister |
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Whitaker, PA |
Email Tina |
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Hi! Everyone I am still in the area and I am working as a pharmacy tech. I have an 18 year old son Jimmy who will graduate this year from WMAHS. I will be getting married for the second time,July 3,2003 in Niagara Falls,Canada
I am also living life to the fullest after losing 103 pounds in the last year I am really enjoying life.I would love to hear from anyone who went to North.
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1984 |
John Mihaljevic |
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West Mifflin, PA |
Email John |
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Still in West Mifflin, and really don't care to be anywhere else.
I've been working as a computer programmer with the same company
since
1988, and love it. I've been married, but am back to living the
single
life and loving every minute of that, too. If you see a guy walking
two
golden retrievers around the neighborhood, wave. It might be me.
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John is hoping to find John Ballas (1984 North) |
1985 |
Lynn (Latzy) Carmichael |
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West Mifflin, PA |
Email Lynn |
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Living in West Mifflin, working in Squirrel Hill, 4 children.
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1985 |
Scott Harvey |
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West Mifflin, PA |
Email Scott |
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I graduated from West Mifflin Area high school in 1985. I
then attended the Art Institute of Pittsburgh from September 1985 to
March 1988 and received an Associates Degree in Specialized
Technology, majoring in Visual Communications. Unfortunately, I couldn't find
an art related job that I liked and have been working for PNC Bank
the past 7+ years.
Scott's
Website
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1985 |
Eric Hawkins |
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Okemos, MI |
Email Eric |
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After graduation form West Mifflin H.S., I enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. During that time I competed as a bodybuilder and powerlifter. In 1992 I enrolled at the University of Maryland, and graduated in 1996 with a B.S. in Biology. In 1998, I enrolled in medical school at Michigan State University. I will graduate in three months, and subsequently, plan to complete a residency in Anesthesiology, with an emphasis on Pediatrics.
I'm married with one daughter, and expecting another child in September of this year.
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Eric is hoping to find Jim Smith, Randy Hullihan, Mary Waugaman, Michelle Kocak, and Bennie Benson (all from the class of 1985)
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1985 |
James R. Smith |
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Penn Hills, PA |
Email Jim |
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After graduation from West Mifflin Area H.S., I went to
Penn State. I pledged a fraternity, Theta Chi, in fall of 1986. After
a few semesters of trying to pull up my GPA after a very fun fall
86, I transfered and finished my education at Duquqesne U. in December
of 1991. I graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration with my
focus in MIS. After college I worked at U. S. Steel as a computer
analyst. In 1996, I got married to my wife Tanya. We then moved to State
College were I got a job with Raytheon as a software engineer. In
1998 we moved back to Pittsburgh were I worked as a consultant up until
last year. I am now Finacial Advisor with Primerica, a member of
Citigroup. In 2000, we were blessed with our daughter Emma.
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1985 |
Chris Watkins |
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Florence, KY |
Email Chris |
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Was from West Mifflin SOUTH, until in '85 they smashed us
together and got to graduate with half a class I didn't know. Oh well.
Attended Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics from 86-88. Got a degree
and was hired by Delta Airlines before I even graduated. Worked in
Atlanta hangars (yuck) and now the flight line in Cincinnati.
Did the married/divorced "thing" and now I've been enjoying the
stress-free life of no wife: never had kids either. :^)
Because of my job, I've traveled the world and, just recently, got back
from Kuwait delivering US troops. Very cool guys!!!! 291 men/women on a
Boeing 777 and every single one of them had an M16. Safest plane in the
sky!!!!
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Chris is hoping to find anyone he attended the old Walnut Grove Elementary
School with.
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1987 |
Keith Bajura |
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Forest Hills, PA |
Email Keith |
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After high school, I went to CMU and earned a degree in music composition where I studied with some pretty famous people. Among other things I have done since college is work at a vitamin company and a law firm, start (and kill) 2 businesses as well as write music. Now I am on the faculty at CMU where I teach electronic and computer music as well as a few other courses. I am also the music director for a church in Blawnox.
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Keith is hoping to find Dean Andrews (1987), David Pribish (1985), and Ms. McElroy (French Teacher)
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1987 |
Sheri Campbell (Gongaware) |
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Greensburg, PA |
Email Sheri |
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After graduation I attended Edinboro University and in 1989 transferred back home. I graduated from Mercy Hospital School of Nursing in 1992.I was fortunate to experience may fields of nursing ...Trauma Intensive Care nursing and ending with Special Care Nursery and OB. I married my husband Jason in 1994. I'm currently a stay at home mom to my two favorite boys in the whole wide world. Will is a spirited 3 year old and Joe is 4 months. My spare time is spent running with the kids. Hello to my fellow classmates.
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Sheri is hoping to find Diana Anderson (1986) and Sherri Pierce (1987)
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1987 |
Dawn Kostelnik (Kuchma) |
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Elizabeth, PA |
Email Dawn |
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I currently reside in Elizabeth Twp. with my husband, David, our two children, Taylor(10)and Matt (10 mo)and our dog, Boomer.
After high school I, unsuccessfully, attended IUP and CCAC. I ended up at Western School of Health & Business and became a Medical Assistant. After many years working in that field, I left and I know run my own medical billing company. My husband is also self-employed as a carpenter. (Taylor-Made Medical Billing and Taylor-Made Home Improvements)
Currently enjoying everyday life!
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1987 |
Michelle Lijewski |
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Monongahela, PA |
Email Michelle |
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After graduation I attended Bethany College on a soccer scholarship. I decided college wasn't for me so I came home. I am currently in the legal field and reside in Monongahela with my fiance'. We have a German Shepherd and a Bearded Dragon. My babies.
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Michelle is looking to contact Lara Trbovich. She knows she works downtown. If anyone has info., please let her know.
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1987 |
Fred Miller |
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Charlotte, North Carolina |
Email Fred |
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Moved to Charlotte over two years ago and am finally
putting down roots by building a house in nearby Cramerton, NC. Work for
one of the big banks down here.
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1987 |
Stephanie Siler
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Email Stephanie |
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Graduated from Penn State in '91 with a degree in Physics,
moved to the DC area for a couple years to do engineering work but
decided that wasn't for me. Did the whole Gen-X angsty thing of moving to
California to meditate on life and stuff. There I decided to go into
psychology, which I'll soon get my PhD in at Pitt. Enjoying living with
Mav, Otto, and Tess.
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Stephanie is hoping to find anyone she knew (except Keith Bajura :-)).
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1987 |
William Lester Smith |
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West Mifflin, PA |
Email William |
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I'm currently working at UPMC Braddock as an escort. I've raised my son for the last 14 years by myself.....I'm STILL single!!! Just trying to see what's up with everyone.
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William is hoping to find Jesse White (1987) and Aaron Walker (1987) |
1987 |
Marcie Thomas |
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Munhall, PA |
Email Marcie |
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1987 |
Sonja Aggas (Slother)
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Sanborn, NY |
Email Sonja |
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I went on to Edinboro University and graduated in 1992 with
a degree in graphic design. I met my husband, Shawn, my freshman year
in one of my art classes and we were married after we graduated.
Shawn accepted a job as a sculptor at FORT USA, a pewter company in
East Providence, Rhode Island. We lived in Rhode Island for 2 years and
then moved across the stateline to Massachusetts and lived there for 6
years. We currently reside in the Niagara Falls area due to Shawn's job
relocation. We are very happy here since we are closer to home.
I worked as a graphic designer for a number of years at various print
shops.
I currently am a freelance graphic designer and also own my own direct
selling business, AT HOME AMERICA. I was just promoted to Three Star
Leader and I am working toward an executive position. Please check out my
website. www.athome.com/sslother
In 1998, we were blessed with a beautiful son, Logan and then the
following year our other son, Chase, came along. They keep me very busy!
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1988 |
Gina Coulter (Effrain) |
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South Bend, IN |
Email Gina |
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I am currently living in South Bend, IN. I am married to a great guy and we have three children, 11, 7 and 3. I work as a medical transcriptionst and love my work. We are currently building a home out in the country. I am looking for all my old friends. I have tried so many times and I get nothing. I am sure most people have gotten married.
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Gina is hoping to find Patti Herwig, Dawn Guseman, Amy Fiore, Mark Lee and Rob Halsaver |
1988 |
Sue Kerr |
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West Mifflin, PA |
Email Sue |
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After high school, I went to college in the DC area (Marymount University) and earned a BA in Political Science. Then I headed south to Louisiana State University for graduate school, but dropped out to do social service work in a rural Western Kentucky town. In 1997, I headed back to Pgh to earn an MSW degree from the University of Pittsburgh. I'm now the Program Director for a local nonprofit organization, Step By Step, and own a small pet care business, Sit-N-Scoop Pet Care Services (www.sitnscoop.com).
In 2002, I bought my first home back in good ole West Mifflin and moved in with my four dogs and one cat. Lacking any mechanical ability whatsoever, I now spend a lot of time in Home Depot for various reasons ... :-)
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Sue is hoping to find Lori Lynch (1988), Lisa Lynch (1988), Wendy Frankwich (1988), Melissa Alfonsi (1988)
and Matt Phillips (1988) |
1989 |
Dawn Carney
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Memphis, MO |
Email Dawn |
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I guess I actually didn't graduate from WMAHS because my family moved in the summer of '88. But I did attend school in West Mifflin from K-11th grade. My family moved to a very small town in Missouri and there were only 50 people in my graduating class.
I now work as a classroom aide at SC-R1
elementary school and I also have my own video business.
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1989 |
Louann Meredith Kristoff
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Avella, PA
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Email Louann |
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After graduation, I attended Robert Morris College and received a BSBA in Management. I got married in 1996 but I am separated at the present time. In 1997, the greatest achievement of my life occurred, i gave birth to my heart, my son Sean. He just turned five and is the light of my life.
I am currently an Assistant Manager for Long John Silver's/A&W restaurant. Also I am developing my own business and looking for business partners, so anyone interested please email me. :-)
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