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Attendees
Want to know if your friends will be there before you decide to come? Here’s the list of everyone who’s coming, as far as we know. Also, you can see a list of people who are not attending or are currently unsure whether they will attend.
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Attending (76) | Not Attending or Unsure (23)
Attending the Reunion
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Ada Abanobi
- Tell us about yourself: After graduating I went to Texas Tech University and graduated with my BSN degree. In 2003 I followed my family down to Houston Texas where I work as a Med/Surg-Trauma nurse at Memorial Hermann Hospital. I have managed to continue my high school extracurricular activities by being a Houston Texan Cheerleader in the 2006 season. I had a blast! I can’t wait to see everyone.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? No don’t feel like being weighed down. Feel like letting loose with ol’ high school friends
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Erin Ballard
- Tell us about yourself: I am living in the Houston area. I moved here in 2001. I have two daughters
Lindsay Ballard
Rebecca Ballard
- Are you bringing anyone with you? Matt Garza
Jonathan Blackwell
- Tell us about yourself: Jonathan Blackwell graduated as one of Duke University’s first Visual Art majors.After a life changing invitation to China Blackwell traveled extensively through Asia India and finally Europe. His inspiration led to exhibitions at Ringside www.ringsideclub.com and the screenplay for Louvst [love . lust . lose . lost] Blackwell’s feature length film.
Alexis Bowlin
- Are you bringing anyone with you? Wes Pate (boyfriend)
Jessica Brackeen — see Jessica (Brackeen) Maples
Sarah Burkhalter — see Sarah Burkhalter Cude
Jenny Bustillos
- Tell us about yourself: Glad to hear everyone is doing so well. I’ve taken a slightly different path in life. After leaving Lubbock High, I was able to find work in the booming sex trade. Contrary to what you may have seen in film, the Southeast Asian market really is one of the loveliest to work in; I made friends there that are incomparable. I now have 6 adorable children. I named them Dallas, Sydney, Jamaica, Austin, Afrika, and Bob. Everyone is named for the area I believe their fathers may have originated from, except for Bob, I’m completely clueless on him! Unfortunately, this did not leave much time for school, so I am just now finishing my BA in Electronic Media and Communications and looking for a job. I hope to work in film/tv or with the internet; video-on-demand is my primary interest.
Sorry about that, but I couldn’t help myself. When the realization hit that I could not get married, have children, graduate, or win a Nobel peace prize by the end of July, I didn’t know what to do. Actually everything before “Unfortunately” is complete crap. In truth, I’m finishing my degree this summer (finally); I’m an aunt to 2 beautiful nephews; and I live in Lubbock with my 2 dogs. One of them just had pups and those are my nicknames for them.
See you at the reunion!
- Tell us about yourself: Commuter
- Are you bringing anyone with you? Leigh Gambrell (class of ‘96).
- Tell us about yourself: Well…Andrew and I will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary on 6/12. We have 2 wonderful sons Jacob-who’ll be 10 on 6/11 and Connor-who’ll be 5 this coming November. We still live in Lubbock. Andrew is currently working for the LISD print shop and finishing his buisness mgmt degree. I’m a stay at home mom so I handle all the day-to-day chores and activities. I also have a job reviewing marketing materials for Buena Vista Pictures Distribution. Jacob will be finishing 4th grade this May and has another year before he’s in jr high. Connor will start Kindergarten that same year.
- Tell us about yourself: Wow! I can’t believe that 10 years has flown by! Of course we all still look fabulous! I graduated from Texas Tech in 2002 with an Elementary Teaching degree. I am approaching my sixth year fo teaching at Murfee Elementary in Lubbock. I teach 4th grade Reading and History and LOVE it! I have been married to Zach Cude for 8 years and we have two gorgeous children. Mary Grace is seven and just finished 1st grade at Murfee. Jackson will be two in September and is running us into the ground! We are excited to see everyone! Should be lots of fun!!
- Are you bringing anyone with you? Zach
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Christi Chavez
Joseph Chavez
Sara Clinehens
Andrew Coats
Kellye Crump — see Kellye Crump SoRelle
Zach Cude
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Leah Dadich
- Tell us about yourself: I reside in Tucson AZ where I attended the University of Arizona. Although studying Art History & Classics I now work with recreation management through a branch of the YMCA.
Natalie Dometrius — see Natalie (Dometrius) Hendrix
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated from Texas Tech in 2002 with a Masters in Accounting. I went on to get my CPA license and worked for Ernst & Young as an auditor in Dallas for a little over a year. Let’s just say me Dallas and auditing was not a good combo. I moved to Austin to attend culinary school but I decided to go back to Lubbock to take care of my granddad. By coincidence I ran into a family friend in Lubbock and I ended up working for him at State National Bank as a financial analyst. I got to be good friends with the girl I was replacing. She “introduced/set me up” with her brother at the Dixie Chicken during the Tech/A&M weekend and the rest is history. We got married in November 2005 and I moved to Sabinal Texas (it’s a really small town in south Texas) to teach accounting at Southwest Texas Junior College in Uvalde Texas. No kids but a chocolate lab who just had puppies!!!!
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My husband John Driskill
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Ryan Ellerd — see Ryan (Ellerd) Jones
Kristen Ellis
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated from Texas Tech in 2003 with my MBA and began working in Dallas for an energy consulting firm but somehow I wound up back in Lubbock. (You have to love family!!). For the past three years I have worked for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society as a Development Coordinator for West Texas and I have loved every minute.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? I am hoping that my old partner in crime Ms. Duniven can make it!!!
Jonathan Elms
- Tell us about yourself: After reading all the amazing things people are up to I feel like I am at a loss for words. Let’s just say I have done too much school and now I am ready to win the lottery and retire. My brother will be getting married the very weekend (in Lubbock) of the reunion so I will try to slip into somethin’ but can’t promise anything.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? nay.
Danielle Etgen — see Danielle (Etgen) Landry
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Shawn Fagin
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated with a BS in Engineering Physics from Murray State University. I have been married to my wife Laura for 6 years in September. I recently became employed at Micron Technology in Boise ID where I work as a Dry Etch Process Engineer.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My lovely wife Laura.
John Field
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas with a BA in Advertising and went to work for The Neiman Marcus Group in their in-house advertising. After three years I left the company to attend SMU’s full time MBA program. I graduated last May and I’m back at Neiman Marcus as a senior advertising & marketing manager. I stay very busy with work and live on the edge of downtown Dallas. I travel whenever I can.
Amy Fuller
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated from Tufts University in 2001 and shortly left the chilly Boston area for wonderful Washington DC. I worked for Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) for a little over three years. Currently I’m half-way through the Masters program at the Georgetown Public Policy Institute and working for a niche lobbying firm.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? yes. John Bennett
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Hilary Gafford
- Are you bringing anyone with you? Yes - 1. Also know of three other freinds who ae comming who probably didn’t rsvp
Trish Gleason — see Trish (Gleason) Driskill
Michelle Gloria
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated from Texas Tech in 2002 with a Bachelor’s in Family Studies. I am currently using my degree as a placemat… I have been working at Covenant Health Systems as a biller…. I am sans man kids pets or direction to take my life. In an attempt to find greater employment options I will probably go into an MBA program in the fall.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? I’m with Susan & Oscar on this… What a blow to the self esteem!!
Austin Grappe
- Tell us about yourself: After Grad School I went to work as an executive for the Boy Scouts in Lafayette Louisiana. After two hurricanes I realized that alligators and I do not mix, so I returned to Lubbock. I am currently an executive with the South Plains Council here in Lubbock.
John Gray
- Are you bringing anyone with you? Not certain if we’ll all be available to attend it would be myself my wife Jessica and son Aiden.
Mollie Green
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Randa Hanna
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated from college in 2003 with a double major (Criminal Justice and Psychology). I have lived in Corpus Christi for the last 3 1/2 years. I am a Crime Scene Investigator with the Police Department here and love my job.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? I will not be bringing anyone other than my sidekick Erin!!
- Tell us about yourself: Holy crap do I feel old! Well after leaving the ‘ol LBK I got my BA in Psychology from Texas A&M and then headed to Austin to get my Masters in Clinical Social Work. The summer I completed my Masters I also married the love of my life Wes Hendrix and we moved to the Big D. I started working with severely mentally ill children and adolescents at a psychiatric hospital which was my focus in grad school but quickly learned how unethical the hospital was (won’t name any names….Timberlawn Mental Health). Thankfully a great job quickly came open at a dialysis center in South Dallas where I quickly flipped my focus to impoverished elderly phsically ill folks. I loved it and worked there until I left to get a hands-on degree in motherhood. Our beautiful little munchkin James is now 14 months old and INCREDIBLE! I’m in love. I stay home with him and wouldn’t have it any other way. Wes is about to become an Assistant US Attorney which will take us to a more affordable home in Richardson but will give us more time with big Papa. Thats about it! Is that really my life in 500 words or less? Hmmm. Well I can’t wait to see everyone!
- Are you bringing anyone with you? Yes my husband Wes and James will come to the picnic. Watch your daughters this one’s a lover.
Charmyne Hereford
Michael Hicks
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My wife Jessica, my son Ricky, and daughter Genesis will be with me. The children will be with me at the family events and my wife will be with me at the other events.
Katie Hutton
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated in 2001 from Trinity University with a B.A. in English. I then went on to get an M.A. in the Humanities with a Literature and Art History concentration from Stanford University. I have been in Dallas for the last 2 years working for the Dallas Museum of Art.
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James Iacuone
- Tell us about yourself: I’m on the internet on a Friday night RSVP’ing for my high school reunion. That’s all you need to know. Just kidding. I am married to another ‘97 alum Grace Thorpe (now Iacuone). We live in Frisco TX. I am a financial analyst for JCPenney Company and Grace is a counselor at Green Oaks Hospital in Dallas.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My wife Grace
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Ashley Jones — see Ashley (Jones) Wallace
Michael Jones
- Tell us about yourself: No I didn’t marry a man; I took my wife’s name. We have two beautiful children: Jacob(4Dec03) and Jasmine(19June06). We live in Austin and I am still jamming with Andy Harn Margaret Harn(Whitt) Meg kemp Jon Olson and Charlie Narayan. Together we are known as Wild Stallions!! no wait I ment JABARVY!! Go to www.jabarvy.com for our next show. We might be playing an unofficial reunion party.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? yes; my wife Janet
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Andy Kahn
- Tell us about yourself: I went to Trinity University for one year and transferred to Texas Tech and met my wife Amy. We both went to medical school (UTMB at Galveston) in 2000 got married in 2001 and graduated from UTMB in 2004. We now have been in Dallas for 3 years as we are finishing our residency training in Emergency Medicine at Parkland Hospital. Our first baby is due on July 28 so we will not be able to attend the reunion this time. (Unlike LeBron I have elected to be present for the birth of my daughter.) We go to Northwest Bible Church in Dallas and live at U.S. 75 and Mockingbird Lane near SMU so come visit if you are in DFW! EDIT 7/22: I have decided to come to the reunion now; my daughter was born earlier than planned.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My wife (Amy Kahn) and daughter (Ruth Kahn) will be coming with me.
Charles King
- Tell us about yourself: I live in Dallas now. I have been Married for five and a half years or so and I am working as a senior manager at a web development and marketing company.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My wife will be joining me.
Kellye Kirkpatrick
- Tell us about yourself: I am currently a high school chemistry teacher in Fort Worth. I am also the department chair and lead content teacher. I am applying for assistant principal jobs in the district for next year.
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- Tell us about yourself: In spring of 1999 spent one semester at St. Hugh’s College Oxford University Oxford England. Married John Maples in 2000. Learned how to snowboard on my honeymoon. Graduated in 2002 with Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Abilene Christian University. Worked as staff and charge registered nurse at Covenant Medical Center Lakeside on med-surg telemetry floor 2002-2004. 2004-current work as Staff Educator & continuing nursing education coordinator for Covenant Health System. Two sons Ethan - born March 2003 and Nolan - born July 2004. Attend Faith Christian Family Church in Lubbock. John is a juveline probation officer for Lubbock County. Parents are building a vacation cabin in Angelfire New Mexico - so we get away there frequently. Loving life & having fun! Looking forward to the reunion!
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My husband John will be at all the events. My children Ethan & Nolan will be at the family events
Joel Mann
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated with honors from UT Austin with a BS in mechanical engineering in 2001. After school I went into the Navy and trained as a nuclear engineering officer until I became diabetic and split ways with the military. I went back to school and got an MBA from the University of Southern California. I am in a leadership rotation program with Honeywell International and I still live in Los Angeles. I hope to move internationally with my next assignment.
Oscar Marrero
- Tell us about yourself: Many of you may no longer recognize me: I became bald and increased in girth. I’ve been in school since you last saw me. In September I’ll be masquerading as a law-dog in Chicago. By December or so I should be fired and back in Lubbock living with the folks. I’ve engaged in coitus with one of the people orchestrating this thing (Steev). Please don’t tell anyone, particularly his wife.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? No one. And thanks for phrasing this question in such a way to make it seem like you should be bringing someone and that it’s abnormal not to bring someone.
Margarita Martinez
- Tell us about yourself: I’m glad to see how well our class is doing. I recently moved back to Dallas after being transferred by my employer Ford Credit to our San Antonio branch. I love Dallas and can’t wait to reunite with everyone in Lubbock.
Corren Mcclelland — see Corren (Mcclelland) Williams
Colin McRoberts
- Tell us about yourself: Fummo.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? I will be bringing the ruckus in an as-yet undetermined quantity.
Justin Meeks
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated from Texas Christian University in 2003 w/ a degree in Communication Studies. Then I became an interpreter working with deaf children in LISD before moving to the Midland school district in 2005. After a year I decided to return to school and study American Sign Language more in depth. In March of this year I started a new job at a small oil company that employs several deaf people. I am currently learning land work and will be training deaf new hires very soon.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? I’m sure Steve Smith will be coming with me and I am trying very hard to get David Murden to show as well.
David Murden
- Tell us about yourself: After high school I went to TCU in Fort Worth. After graduation from there and a brief stint at Tulane Grad school in New Orleans, I backpacked Europe before working for the 2002 Olympics in Salt Lake City Utah. After some domestic travel, I moved to NYC to work for VH1, MTV, and other television companies. I then started my own television and film production company which recently wrapped production on a show I created with my business partner for the Fuse network. Recently traveled to Thailand for a month before beginning pre-production on a new series about motorcycles.
Steve Myles
- Tell us about yourself: I’ve been married to Elizabeth since 2004. I graduated from Texas Tech with a BS in Industrial Engineering in 2002 and an MS in Industrial Engineering/Operations Research in 2004. In 2004, I was finally able to escape from the grip of Hastings (where I worked throughout college and graduate school and saw many of you over the years). Since then, I’ve lived in Houston and worked for Hewlett-Packard as an Operations Research Analyst. What does that mean? I’d be happy to bore you with the details if you really want me to. I also have some good stories involving alcohol and several members of our class.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? Elizabeth Myles
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Kailas Narendran
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated from MIT with a MS in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science in 2003. I didn’t want to get a real job after graduation, so I cofounded two companies with a buddy of mine building robots (good ones, not evil). Both ventures are moving onward and upwards, which is very cool and exciting. I got married to Katie Fillion in the summer of 2004. We lived in Boston for a couple years after college, and have since moved to VT as she finished Medical School (2 dogs, roomates and no kids). I keep busy with work and occationally we’ve had the opportunity to travel (highlights are biking around Madagascar, and lots of backpacking around India). Katie has to work in the hospital so she can’t make it reunion weekend, but I’m looking forward to seeing everyone!
Krista Neuhaus — see Krista Neuhaus-Fortner
- Are you bringing anyone with you? yes
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My husband Karthik.
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Michelle Owens
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated in 2002 from the University of North Texas with a BA in Journalism/Public Relations. I worked in technology PR (both agency & corporate) in Dallas until last January when I moved back to Lubbock to do PR/ marketing for United Supermarkets. I have no husband no kids and no pets.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? Stephen Gay
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Misty Pipkin — see Misty (Pipkin) Stephens
Erin Pope — see Erin (Pope) Raines
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- Tell us about yourself: I am married to a Mississippi river boat captain…I am a mommy by vocation and a student…I have 2 daughters and one more due in 3 weeks…
- Are you bringing anyone with you? maybe my husband…maybe my youngest child…
Clay Ranck
- Tell us about yourself: I moved to California in 1997; went to Santa Clara University where I studied economics. Worked for a major Wall Street firm for 5 1/2 yrs and then left about two years ago to work with Wealth Architects an independent advisory firm in Palo Alto CA. I’m not married yet (beautiful single women are welcome to hit on me) and I spend my time either working and hanging out with my barpas (ask Andy Seger).
- Are you bringing anyone with you? Just me myself and I…
Cristy Richarte
Lori Romero
- Tell us about yourself: One year after graduating from LHS I went to Texas Tech & graduated in 2003 with a BBA in MIS. I worked at TTU and was in charge of sponsored int’l students websites & coordinating int’l events showcasing cultures from around the world. I worked at Tech for 3 yrs & now work as the Senior Web Designer for the City of Lubbock. I love to travel & have travelled to a few places over the years including Hawaii; Seattle WA; Chicago IL; South-Bend IN; Montreal & Quebec Canada; New York NY.
- Tell us about yourself: First of all Thanks! to everyone who planned this…I am so excited to see everyone. Lets see 10 years! Back in 2003 I married my wonderful husband Carlos. After finally graduating with my biology degree from Texas Tech we moved out to beautiful Austin. A few months ago we moved to Waco where I manage a showroom….just for a couple of years! Waco is really not for us! No kids yet in a couple of years. Well the rest is history. I cant wait to see everyone. Take Care and God Bless! See you soon.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My husband Carlos!
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Andrew R. Seger
- Tell us about yourself: I sought and recieved backing from certain private equity frims and I am curently in the process of building a 50ft tall Robot called Gigantor with which I intend to menace the Eastern Seaboard. Nahh just kidding. I got my undergrad from tech; a law degree from Ole Miss; and a Masters of Law from Fordham University. Bust mostly I ply my trade as an attorney in the LBK.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? Kelsey Leann Spears
Tanner Sescil
- Tell us about yourself: After graduation I went to South Plains and received my Associates degree in Business Management. In May 1999 I married Laura Blackstock. We now have 2 kids. James is 5 and Emma is 2. I work for Alderson European Motors as a Staff Accountant.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My wife
Amanda Simpson
Steve Smith
- Tell us about yourself: I’m a technical recruiter for a privately owned comapny in dallasTX. I’m not able to get out that much due to working so I’ll definetley enjoy seeing everyone!
- Are you bringing anyone with you? Just the boys Murden Meeks Womack
- Tell us about yourself: I am married to Jeremy SoRelle. We are both Attorney’s in The Laney Law Firm in Plainview Texas. We have 4 children: twin girls Maddie and Bella; a son Thomas and another daughter Lexi.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My husband Jeremy SoRelle
Noni Sridhara — see Noni (Sridhara) Natarajan
Susan Stanford
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated from UT Austin with a BBA in Finance in 2001 and went on to get my MBA at Texas Tech. I then worked for Key Energy Services for the last 3.5 years as a financial analyst. I have recently started a new job as a senior planning analyst with El Paso Corporation in Houston.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? What? I’m not enough? Bastids.
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Wendi Teel — see Wendi (Teel) Coats
Andrea Tenner
Sarah Thakar — see Sarah (Thakar) Ruiz
Seth Thornberry
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated from Texas Tech at some point and moved to the DFW area where I am secretly planning on collapsing the false vaccuum while living an idylic life with my lovely wife Tara. Professionally I’m a programmer for internal systems at the (currently) fourth largest retail electricity provider in Texas.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My wife Tara.
Grace Thorpe — see Grace (Thorpe) Iacuone
Rebecca Titus
- Tell us about yourself: My history is definitely not as exciting as some of my fellow classmates. I am the mother of 9 year old twin girls. Still single. I finished nursing school at Covenant School of Nursing in 2002. I then got my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Texas Tech the following year. I am now working on my Masters (in nursing) at University of Texas @ Arlington with an ultimate goal of being a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I live in Arlington with my girls and work in Dallas. Look forward to seeing everyone.
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Steven Vugrin
- Tell us about yourself: Well I have been harassed for the last couple months that i need to attend this. Happy Steev? Steev which events have alcohol? Those are the ones i will be at.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? Yes. I vowed it wouldnt be like prom where i had to eat dinner by myself
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Jennifer Wallace — see Jennifer (Wallace) McCormick
- Tell us about yourself: I attended Texas Tech for far too many years but finally graduated with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. Throughout all those many years I was a dance teacher and loved it! Somewhere in there I managed to find the love of my life. We met waiting tables together and got married two and half years later. We will be celebtrating three wonderful years this summer! Last fall we had our first child a boy Kole O’Connor Walker. He was born three months early and we only had him for twelve hours. No matter the outcome - it was the best day and the worst day of my life. Not to be a downer - but he is why I live today! He has led to great things my family and I are opening our own business this fall - Art Avenue! BELIEVE in why you are here BELIEVE in what you do but above all else BELIEVE in you!
Heather Walls
- Tell us about yourself: I’m currently living in CO Springs attending UCCS. I’m working on my MS in Forensic Science. I plan on going back to teaching high school science as soon as I finish which should be in December.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? I will not be bringing anyone with me because my other half couldn’t get off work
Tara West — see Tara (West) Allen
Ben Wilkins
- Tell us about yourself: Chach
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My Wife Amy
- Tell us about yourself: My maiden name is Corren Mcclelland…i am a mother of two Alicia she is 9 and Ethan he is 4. I am manager at Central Bail Bonds and newly engaged to Bryan Martin. W are getting married sometime this year once we sit down and finally make plans. Umm what else is there about me all i do is work and spend time with my family so there ya go.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? yes Bryan Martin
Tim Williamson
- Tell us about yourself: I am a Naval Submarine Officer stationed in Norfolk VA. I am married to Alica (Miller) Williamson of Allen TX. We have a son Mark (18 mos) and are expecting our second child in October.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My wife Alicia
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Rosanne Young — see Rosanne (Young) Walker
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Patricia Zerrata — see Patricia Zerrata-Ramirez
- Tell us about yourself: I am a mother of 2 boys, been married for about 8 years coming up in August & I work at NTS Communications here in Lubbock. That is good for now.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My husband
Not Attending or Unsure
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Amber Alayyan
- Tell us about yourself: Ugh!…After UT Austin for college, I spent an unforgettable year in Jerusalem and the Palestinian Territories on a Fulbright grant, then London for an MPH. I was in New York for the last 4 years at NYU School of Medicine. Now I’m retardedly broke, but finally employed!–as a pediatric resident in Washington, DC. I’m really hoping I can make it to the 10 year shin-dig!
Sandy Anuras — see Sandy (Anuras) Coldham
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Weston Bachman
- Tell us about yourself: Hello all, I now reside in your nation’s capital…lovely Washington DC! After a few years of travel, and trying 2 different schools, I finally got around to graduating in 2005. [Man, was that a nice long college run or what?] I graduated from Marymount University with a degree in communications; focused on public relations and marketing. After a year long stint in downtown DC corporate America, busting my ass to make some rich dude richer, a friend and I decided to create our own business. The organization is called Derby Service (www.DerbyService.com) and we offer personal assistants & concierge services in a time-share model. I handle the marketing and my business partner does the financials. The idea has taken off nicely and this June will be our first anniversary. So far, so good; we grow every month! Unfortunately, I will not be attending the reunion. As nice as it would be to see everyone, DC is quite a hike from Lubbock and I was just there for a funeral 2 weeks ago. Therefore I’m not in a huge hurry to get back Lubbock at the time of the reunion. I do still come home for Christmas, so maybe I’ll catch some of you then. Hope everyone is well.
Becky Blythe — see Becky (Blythe) Jones
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Cary Cain
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated in 2001 with my BS in Nursing from University of Texas at Arlington. After graduating I worked at a hospital in Dallas for 1 year and in 2002 I moved to China. I lived there for 3 years - loving the culture learning the language and developing a community development strategy for poor minority farmers. I returned to Lubbock in 2006 because my dad is sick. I have been working for a church in Lubbock for almost 2 years and actually live right behind Lubbock High. In the Fall I will be a elementary school nurse at Preston Smith. I will not be able to attend the reunion because I will be in India working with an orphanage during that time.
Kevin Cochrane
- Tell us about yourself: Graduated from Rice U in 2001 with a degree in Playwriting. Worked with Ed Albee in NY but then stopped when I realized how fucked up playwrights are. Spent some time travelling then went to law school in San Diego because living on the beach for three years sounded like a damn fine idea. What I didnt realize is studying for the California bar isn’t. I take the exam on the W-F preceding the reunion and then I leave on that Saturday morning for Argentina for three months. Wish ya’ll the best!!
- Tell us about yourself: I attended Rice University, where I graduated in 2001 - BS in Mechanical Engineering. I stayed in Houston, working at NetIQ as a Sr Quality Engineer. In 2004, I moved to Seattle and joined Expedia, where I am currently a Software Test Manager. In Jan 2007, Andrew Coldham (Software Development Director at Expedia and a Canadian!) and I were married in Bangkok, Thailand. I spend my time playing with my dog Sterling, playing in tennis leagues, practicing with the Sammamish Symphony Orchestra, or planning our next vacation.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? husband
- Tell us about yourself: In January 2002 I married my wonderful husband Ben. I graduated that May from Abilene Christian Unversity with a BFA in Art, specializing in Graphic Design. We have moved a few times since then, finally settling in the
Houston area. I work for a graphic design firm in Galveston, doing mostly package design for a large bedding manufacturer. You have probably seen some of my work on store shelves. We have 1 dog, and no plans for children. I will not be attending the reunion, but I would love to hear from everyone; my email is rdh97j@hotmail.com.
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Jennifer Day
- Tell us about yourself: I received a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in psychology from Texas Tech University and a Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Psychology from Auburn University. I am currently completing my PhD in Clinical Psychology at Auburn University. I am also teaching psychology courses at Auburn University and working with individual and marital therapy clients. I am currently engaged to be married during the summer of 2008. My fiancé and I live in Auburn AL and plan to return to Texas after I complete my PhD.
- Tell us about yourself: After high school I went to Trinity University for a year and a half then transferred to Tech where I graduated with a degree in Elementary Special Education. I taught in LISD for one year then got married to the greatest man ever Nick (LHS ‘96). We currently live in Houston where I teach a class for children with Autism and work parents that have children with Autism in their home teaching them strategies to use at home. It is a wonderful and fulfilling career. We are expecting our first child a boy in November. Unfortunately we will not be making it to the reunion this year.
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Laura Edwards
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Molly Fogel — see Molly (Fogel) Dwyer
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- Tell us about yourself: I still reside in Lubbock because I like it, not because I’m stuck here. I got married on 9/9/99 in Vegas to a fabulous man from NY. I received a degree of some sort from Wayland Baptist. I work at Llano Logistics doing Payroll and Accounts Payable. And now my hubby and I have ventured down the path of trying to have a baby in vitro. I’m happy and life is good. I think that covers everything anybody would want to know about me.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? No, I’m not going. I would like to, but I’ll be in Florida that weekend. If I was bringing someone, I’d bring Oscar so we could giggle like little girls together.
Sunni Graves — see Sunni (Graves) Graham
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Rachel Holsey — see Rachel (Holsey) Crain
Julie Hutchison — see Julie (Hutchison) Shub
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- Tell us about yourself: Well first of all I should go ahead and let everyone know that I’m an idiot and clearly can’t read directions. It’s a wonder I ever graduated from college much less high school. I apparently hit “enter” way too soon and who knows how that will screw up the outcome of anything on here. Anyway I digress. Well let’s see… how can I sum up my life for the past ten years? I graduated from Hardin-Simmons University in 2001 with a degree in Church Ministry. Got married 6 years ago to the most amazing man EVER and we currently live in Frisco TX! I work for a company called Women of Faith and was influential in helping to launch their first Teen Girls Conference called the Revolve Tour. In the past two years our conferences have brought in over 100000 screaming teenage girls! It is quite awesome! I have had the amazing privilege of traveling all throughout the U.S. as well as China Thailand New Zealand Australia and Italy! I am VERY blessed. I plan to do much more traveling in my life. I love it! I am expecting my first child a GIRL due the end of July/beginning of August! I am SO very excited except for the fact that I will probably be enduring much pain in delivery right about the time you all are raising your classes and toasting to the wonderful fact that we have been out of high school for 10 years. I have really been looking forward to our reunion for quite sometime and was a little bitter that no one would change the dates just for me! HA! But the joy of my new baby girl in my arms will far surpass the experience of everyone bringing up how much skinnier I was in high school. You all have a grand ol’ time and hopefully I’ll catch the next one!
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Meg Kemp
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated with a philosophy degree from UT-Austin in 2001. During that time I sat around thinking a lot. Once I got the degree I stopped thinking for good and picked up my saxophone again. I’ve been playing in a band called Jabarvy with five other LHS alumni for about six years now. (Psst: We’ll be playing in Lubbock the weekend of the reunion. After party anyone?) Until the album goes platinum I’ll be working my day job as a web developer for UT. I’m also going to start taking graduate classes in the fall so I guess I’ll have to start thinking again soon.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? Dan the man
Myesa Nichole Knox
- Tell us about yourself: After graduating with a BA in psychology from Southern Methodist University I moved to Newport Beach CA and began attending school at University of California Irvine. I am 5 years into my Ph.D. and will hopefully finish in 2008. I plan to be a professor of Criminology when I’m done–sometime in the next century
I had planned on attending the reunion but will be on vacation for 2 weeks in China during the time it will be held. I say hello to all my friends and wish I could be there to catch up with everyone!
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Risé Lara
- Tell us about yourself: After graduating in ‘97 I did a short stint at OLLU in San Antonio but ended up finishing my bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Texas Tech in Communication Studies. While completing my M.A. I decided that academia was my career route and as a result I am now in my 4th year of my Ph.D in the Communication Arts and Sciences Department at Penn State University. I have to admit it’s been the most interesting and mind-expanding experience so far. I am currently working on the dissertation and teaching — which will probably be what keeps me from attending the reunion this year. I’m not married (but I am dating a very wonderful man from Abilene of all places!) and have no children…career comes first. Since moving to the NE I have travelled to some great places within the U.S. and outside: Vancouver Athens Rome and Crete… and I only hope that the list continues to grow. Here’s to where 10 years can take you!
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Laurie Mason
- Tell us about yourself: I attended Stanford University and graduated in 2001 with a BS is biology. I was on the varsity rowing team all four years and developed a love for the sport. I currently row with a masters group and coach rowing. I stayed near Stanford after graduating and have been teaching middle school science for the last six years, the last five at The Castilleja School. I resigned this year and recently won a fellowship to work in India for the next year at an Indian NGO where I will focus on social issues, specifically women’s empowerment and AIDS education.
Molly McGlone
- Tell us about yourself: I got a Bachelor of Music from UT-Austin in Violin a Masters in Music Theory and another in Violin from the University of Wisconsin-Madsion where I am still working on a Ph.D. in Musciology. I am also working as an academic advisor to pay the bills and taking a violin gig every once in a while. I have a great partner who does International Sales for SARIS cycling group Adam. We have no kids but a great little beagle-mutt.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? Adam Weaver
Gwen Moore
- Tell us about yourself: I’m currently living in Central Pennsylvania working for a small liberal-arts college. I’m an administrator for international programs. After high school I attended Texas Tech. Since then I’ve done some different jobs and lived abroad for a while. It took me a while to figure out what I wanted from a career. I’ve been in my job for over a year now and plan to start graduate school in 2008 to advance in public affairs. I’m still good friends with some people from LHS but have lost touch with others. I’d like to re-connect. Feel free to email me at gwmoore4936@hotmail.com. Although I’ve bought a ticket for the reunion it’s doubtful I’ll make it due to work.
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Dustin “Dee” Pettke
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Tess Sadio — see Tess (Sadio) Garcia
- Tell us about yourself: After attending Tech for 4 years I graduated with my degree in Management Information Systems. I moved to Maryland because of my husband’s (then boyfriend’s) job and I started working for a company called Northrop Grumman in 2001. I have worked there ever since and moved up the ranks. I am now the manager of large technical department within the company. In 2005 I married my long-time boyfriend Jonathan. In 2006 we moved to Hawaii with his job and love it! That is why I won’t be able to make the reunion.:-(. Feel free to email and catch up…Julie737@gmail.com.
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Ruby Willey
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated from Texas Tech in 2001 with a degree in psychology. After that I decided that I wanted to go back for my teacher certification and in Masters Degree in Elementary Education. After graduating with my Masters Degree in 2002 I was employed as a fourth grade teacher at Parsons Elementary in Lubbock. While at Parsons I decided that I wanted to work on my PhD in Curriculum and Instruction. Therefore for the past 3 years I have been working on my PhD and I will defend my dissertation this September and I will finally be done. I decided to leave Parsons in 2006 because I was given the wonderful opportunity to teach at Tech full-time while I completed my PhD. I am married to a great guy and we have a 5 year old daughter together and I am currently 8 months pregnant with a baby boy. I am happy to say that two kids are enough. I won’t be able to attend the reunion but you guys have a great time!
Cassandra Wood
- Tell us about yourself: Well…since high school I moved to Chicago and attended Loyola University and graduated with a Bachelor’s in nursing. I currently work at a hospital working as a case manager. I am getting married this June to a wonderful guy that I have been dating for 4 1/2 years. (a fellow Texan). We are going to Italy and Sicily for our honeymoon. IN the fall I will be attending graduate school at Rush University for the nurse practitioner program.
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Leslie Roj Zavisca
- Tell us about yourself: I graduated from Bryn Mawr College in 2001 with a BA in computer science. I worked in Philly for five years and in June 2006 my boyfriend Rich and I moved to Seattle where we recently purchased a home in the Fremont neighborhood. I am a software development engineer at Microsoft. I spend my free time cuddling with my kitty mountain biking snowboarding and getting up to Whistler every chance I get! If you’re planning on being in Seattle or just want to drop a line: lzavisca@gmail.com.
- Are you bringing anyone with you? My man Rich Grandzol
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