Here are some prompt questions for you to answer. As you will notice, there is a spot for everyone who graduated with the 1999 class (According to our yearbook. Forgive me if I missed someone, I just went off the yearbook information). However, if you attended our school at ANY time and still consider it your class please feel free to add your information to this blog. We would love to see where everyone is now!
Here are the questions. Or, feel free to send me any information you would like to share about yourself! PLEASE SEND PICTURES!!! We want to see you now! Please email all info to:
qtmystique@yahoo.com and I (Amy Richardson) will post the info as soon as possible. Have fun and have fun reconnecting!
If there is anything else you would like to add, please let me know! (Music, pictures, etc). Sorry, you cannot post your info yourself but I will publish your info for you as soon as I possibly can!
I will add info for the reunion in 2009 when I am made aware of anything new or when any plans are finalized.
Here are the questions... Just copy and paste these questions into an email and send it back to me! Don't forget the pictures! Come on, you know you want to see what everyone has been up to! It has been a long time! This is also a good thing for all the people who will not be able to make it to the reunion in person.
1. Where are you living right now? How long have you lived there?
2. Are you married? Who did you marry?
3. Do you have kids?
4. Do you have a college degree? What school did you attend?
5. What do you do for a living?
6. How many places have you lived since graduation?
7. Briefly summarize any other major events that have happened in your life since graduation.
8. What is your favorite memory of high school?
9. What is your favorite song(s) from high school?
10. Who is the teacher you remember most from high school? Why?
11. Have you been able to keep in contact with any former classmates? Who?
12. If you could go back, what would you change about your high school years?
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
14. What is one accomplishment since high school that you are proud of?
15. What is one piece of advice you would give a future graduate of SJHS?
16. What school events do you remember liking or disliking?
17. Do you make it back to St.Johns very often?
18. Do you have plans to attend the reunion? ( We would like to see you if at all possible!)
19. Anything else you would like to share?
20. Anything else you want to say to your former classmates?
21. Do you have a blog/web site or email address you would like to share in case anyone would like to get in contact with you? (Optional. Please do not post phone numbers. This is a public blog. Send each other phone numbers over email please).
Saturday, February 7, 2009
* Chance Anderson *
I'm doing great Alex my oldest turned 6 in November. I met my fiance last year and now we have a son together, Aiden Tyler Morin-Anderson. He was born on Jan 8th. Michelle, my fiance, also has a son that will be turning 6 this June. That's right, I now have 3 boys. Other than getting engaged and having a lot bigger family not much has changed. I'm working for VZW in the tech support. I'm living in Mesa and trying to get through these trying economic times. Well to keep everyone up to date I was married October 2002 and divorced August 2005. I'm now engaged and have 3 boys as explained above. I don't get back to good ol SJ as much as I would like. I'm excited to hear about where everyone is and see how they are doing.
* Tara Baca *
1. Where are you living right now? How long have you lived there? I live in Tempe Arizona and I have lived here for 9 and a half years.
2. Are you married? Who did you marry? No not married yet.
3. Do you have kids? Yes 1, Dakota Drake Lewis.
4. Do you have a college degree? What school did you attend? Yes I am now taking online classes for business management at Grand Canyon University .
5. What do you do for a living? I work at Avnet Inc. I am an Associate Product Specialist.
6. How many places have you lived since graduation? Just Tempe
7. Briefly summarize any other major events that have happened in your life since graduation. Moved to Tempe with my sons father got a house,had a son that was the greatest experience ever, I love being called MOM by such a beautiful baby boy he sure keeps me on my toes….
8. What is your favorite memory of high school? I would say I have had a lot of great memories in high school but one of my all time favorites was the dances, I love to dance what can I sayJ
9. What is your favorite song(s) from high school? Ohh so many that I have, boys ll men end of the road, keith sweat twisted, nothing but slow jams basically.
10. Who is the teacher you remember most from high school? Why? So many on this one as well they were all so great. but Mrs. Crawford she was the best in home Ec, she was always there to help me out on cooking so I didn’t burn the place down!
11. Have you been able to keep in contact with any former classmates? Who? Yes I have on facebook now but I hang out and see a lot of people when I go down to St. Johns even down here in the valley, I run into a lot of classmates.
12. If you could go back, what would you change about your high school years? Maybe just try not to always say I wish I was already grown up and out of school and have a house, car lots and lots of money, because its all not so easy but I manage to do good always have and I am blessed for all that.
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? Owning my own business.
14. What is one accomplishment since high school that you are proud of? My son
15. What is one piece of advice you would give a future graduate of SJHS? Do your best in school take it serious but have fun as well and really think about your future because it comes fast.
16. What school events do you remember liking or disliking? I liked them all.
17. Do you make it back to St.Johns very often? Yes very! At least twice a month.
18. Do you have plans to attend the reunion? ( We would like to see you if at all possible!) Yes I am planning to go.
19. Anything else you would like to share? I believe that’s it
20. Anything else you want to say to your former classmates? I hope you all have been good and I really miss school glad I had the experience to have you all for my classmates….and the families that I see are very beautiful keep it up
* Deana Barnes *
Deana we love and miss you!
July 6, 1981- September 3, 2007
(Deana and her adorable son Parker)Deana did many wonderful things after High School. She attended Eastern AZ College where she studied music and participated and excelled in orchestra and choir. In 2002 she had her beautiful son, Parker Scott Fallers, whom she has said, is her greatest accomplishment. She lived in Thatcher for several years before also living in such places as Utah and the valley. Some of her favorite things to do were to be with her sisters, her family, her son and friends. She loved tennis, art, modeling and photography, as well as many, many other things. She will be remembered for her great smile(and beauty!),her many talents, enthusiasm about life and her devotion to her friends and family, especially her son Parker. Sadly, Deana passed from this life on September 3, 2007. If you have any memories you would like to share on here for her family and mother, please leave a comment!
Aunt DeAnna and Parker.
* Amy Doubt Richardson *
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1. Where are you living right now? How long have you lived there? Flagstaff, AZ. Been here for 7 years.
2. Are you married? Who did you marry? Christopher "Chris" Richardson. We married in the summer of 2001. He grew up in New Mexico.
3. Do you have kids? Yes 2!
Randon David (5.5 years)
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Alora Ashlynn (18 mos.)
Our life revolves around these two!4. Do you have a college degree? What school(s) did you attend? I received my Associate of Arts in Theatre from Eastern AZ College in 2002 and my Bachelors of Arts in English from NAU in 2005.
5. What do you do for a living? Currently I am a stay-at-home mom but want to use my degrees or pursue a paralegal job when they are both in school. I like to do photography on the side, mainly as a hobby.
6. How many places have you lived since graduation? Only 2. Thatcher, AZ (99-02) and Flagstaff, AZ (02- current) I hope to add some more places to that list someday...
7. Briefly summarize any other major events that have happened in your life since graduation.
The condensed version: Had fun at EAC for a few years, fell in love, got married, moved to NAU, had kids, still in Flag enjoying life being a mom, wife and busy with family life!
8. What is your favorite memory of high school? Trips with speech/debate and mock-trial events. So many fun things happened. I also enjoyed the football games and dances.
9. What is your favorite song(s) from high school? So many. Oasis, U2,Bush, No Doubt, Jewel and Sarah McLachlan bring back a lot of memories from that time. Any 90's alternative hit really. I really enjoyed the music of that decade.
10. Who is the teacher you remember most from high school? Why? Andrea Borg. The team spent so much time with her over the years she coached and she is a wonderful lady who sacrificed so much for our team. I also remember Dan Korzec for his fun class and his coaching time for mock-trial.
11. Have you been able to keep in contact with any former classmates? Who? Email has been a nice thing to have since I have not been able to see many people since HS. We all did our different things of course. I was roommates in college with Deana Barnes in 2000 though, and that was a really fun time. I also got to throw her baby shower in 2002. I really miss Deana, she was and always will be one of my favorite people. All of my other good friends in HS, thank you for all the good times!!:)
12. If you could go back, what would you change about your high school years? I would try not to wish it all away so fast. All I want is for my kids to not grow up so fast!!
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?In 5 years I hope to have my masters degree and possibly working in a job I enjoy (paralegal or something in the law field). In 10 years I would like to be living somewhere new. My husband might get into anesthesiology in the future and we would like to be in a nice city with the program he needs and a good hospital for him to work in. Good schools for our kids, etc. Personally, I do not like to think about my son being in HS though!:)
14. What is one accomplishment since high school that you are proud of? My family and my education!
15. What is one piece of advice you would give a future graduate of SJHS? Not to worry so much about what people think of you, be yourself, embrace what you love to do. Oh yeah, and even though SJ is a great place, try to see something else after HS at least for a little while, it is a big world out there.....
16. Did you have a favorite subject in HS? Did it influence your future job choice? I always loved English and the dramatic arts so yes, it totally influenced the majors I pursued. Mock-trial completely won me over and I hope to someday pursue something in the field someday.
17. Do you make it back to St.Johns very often? My parents are still there so I try to go back a couple of times a year to see them.
18. Do you have plans to attend the reunion? It turns out that is a busy weekend for us so I will be missing out. I do want to see the pictures though!
19. Anything else you would like to share? I think that pretty much sums it up above !:)
20. Anything else you want to say to your former classmates? I hope you are doing well!
* Betty Killian Summers *
1. Where are you living right now? How long have you lived there?
I am still or rather back in St. Johns
2. Are you married? Who did you marry?
I married Thomas Summers in April 2005 and he passed away Aug of this year.
3. Do you have kids?
Thomas and I have one daughter Naylene, and he gave me 2 step children a girl, Cassie, and a boy, Preston, Daughter-in-law Heather and 2 granddaughters Kayleece and Larissa
4. Do you have a college degree? What school did you attend?
I am still working on my Fire science degree 10 years and counting. I am a certified Structure and wildland firefighter and an EMT
5. What do you do for a living?
I work as a secratary, safety and EMT on Unit 4 at TEP.
6. How many places have you lived since graduation?
I went to Denver right after graduation and then Phx but always came back home to St. Johns.
7. Briefly summarize any other major events that have happened in your life since graduation.
Ok lets see. Got my CNA in 1999, EMT in 2000, became a mom in 2004, a wife and (offically a stepmom) in 2005, became a firefighter and grandma in 2006, lost my husband in 2009 well that is about a brief as I can get.
8. What is your favorite memory of high school?
Football games and dances
9. What is your favorite song(s) from high school?
Amazed by Lonestar became my husband's and my song
10. Who is the teacher you remember most from high school? Why?
Mr. Cox he seemed about the most normal
11. Have you been able to keep in contact with any former classmates? Who?
I have kept in contact with Amanda and Geneva the most.
12. If you could go back, what would you change about your high school years?
Would have taken a few more risks lol
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
Hopefully not in St. Johns lol
14. What is one accomplishment since high school that you are proud of?
My daughter
15. What is one piece of advice you would give a future graduate of SJHS?
don't take life to serious have fun and enjoy it you can do good in school and have fun at the same time
16. What school events do you remember liking or disliking?
the extra ciricular activities, band sports, dances trips
17. Do you make it back to St.Johns very often?
every night after work
18. Do you have plans to attend the reunion? ( We would like to see you if at all possible!)
i will be there
19. Anything else you would like to share?
20. Anything else you want to say to your former classmates?
21. Do you have a blog/web site or email address you would like to share in case anyone would like to get in contact with you?
I have a blog for Nay and I its rayandnaysummers@blogspot.com I try and keep it updated with more info about us and our life.
I am still or rather back in St. Johns
2. Are you married? Who did you marry?
I married Thomas Summers in April 2005 and he passed away Aug of this year.
3. Do you have kids?
Thomas and I have one daughter Naylene, and he gave me 2 step children a girl, Cassie, and a boy, Preston, Daughter-in-law Heather and 2 granddaughters Kayleece and Larissa
4. Do you have a college degree? What school did you attend?
I am still working on my Fire science degree 10 years and counting. I am a certified Structure and wildland firefighter and an EMT
5. What do you do for a living?
I work as a secratary, safety and EMT on Unit 4 at TEP.
6. How many places have you lived since graduation?
I went to Denver right after graduation and then Phx but always came back home to St. Johns.
7. Briefly summarize any other major events that have happened in your life since graduation.
Ok lets see. Got my CNA in 1999, EMT in 2000, became a mom in 2004, a wife and (offically a stepmom) in 2005, became a firefighter and grandma in 2006, lost my husband in 2009 well that is about a brief as I can get.
8. What is your favorite memory of high school?
Football games and dances
9. What is your favorite song(s) from high school?
Amazed by Lonestar became my husband's and my song
10. Who is the teacher you remember most from high school? Why?
Mr. Cox he seemed about the most normal
11. Have you been able to keep in contact with any former classmates? Who?
I have kept in contact with Amanda and Geneva the most.
12. If you could go back, what would you change about your high school years?
Would have taken a few more risks lol
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
Hopefully not in St. Johns lol
14. What is one accomplishment since high school that you are proud of?
My daughter
15. What is one piece of advice you would give a future graduate of SJHS?
don't take life to serious have fun and enjoy it you can do good in school and have fun at the same time
16. What school events do you remember liking or disliking?
the extra ciricular activities, band sports, dances trips
17. Do you make it back to St.Johns very often?
every night after work
18. Do you have plans to attend the reunion? ( We would like to see you if at all possible!)
i will be there
19. Anything else you would like to share?
20. Anything else you want to say to your former classmates?
21. Do you have a blog/web site or email address you would like to share in case anyone would like to get in contact with you?
I have a blog for Nay and I its rayandnaysummers@blogspot.com I try and keep it updated with more info about us and our life.
* Emilee Liston Clark *
1. Where are you living right now? How long have you lived there? I live in Utah and have lived here for 10 years. I moved to Utah shortly after graduation and have been here ever since!
2. Are you married? Who did you marry? Yes, going on 8 years in September, to a wonderful man - Dallas Clark!
3. Do you have kids? Yes, 3 amazing children and 1 on the way: Westyn (6)
Treyson(4)
MaKyndie(3)
and a little boy due to come the first part of JUNE! 4. Do you have a college degree? What school did you attend? I have my cosmetologist license. I graduated from Evan Hairstyling College in 2000!
5. What do you do for a living? I am a cosmetologist and I own and operate my own business.
6. How many places have you lived since graduation? Only 2, sad I know, but I have enjoyed where I've been!
7. Briefly summarize any other major events that have happened in your life since graduation... After graduation I moved from SJ and attended college in Utah and graduated. I then met Dallas, the love of my life, in April of 2001 and we were married in September of 2001. We settled in his home town and started our family. I opened my business in 2003 and love it!!! We are now in the process of moving into our new home and expecting our 4th child and are very excited about that!
8. What is your favorite memory of high school? I would say Jr. Prom would be high on my list and I also enjoyed the games and other dances!
9. What is your favorite song(s) from high school? I had a lot I liked, I think Amy did a great job putting the most popular ones on the Blog!
10. Who is the teacher you remember most from high school? Why? Mrs. Collins, because I loved her class and her teaching tecnique. She helped me achieve some goals I will always cherish!
11. Have you been able to keep in contact with any former classmates? Who? Yes, my group of friends from High School, we try to get together when we are home in SJ. Now that blogs and all that fun stuff has become so popular I have been in contact with others too!
12. If you could go back, what would you change about your high school years? There's probably only one thing I would change from High School! 13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? In 5 years - I see myself still doing what I am doing now: being a wife, a mother, still running my business and still going in a 100 different directions! In 10 years - WOW! I hope I'll still be sane, since at that point I will raising teenagers:) (SCARY)!
14. What is one accomplishment since high school that you are proud of? I can't really say I have just one because I am proud of many accomplishments I have made in the past 10 years. But the most important accomplishment would be MY FAMILY!!! and keeping up with this fast pace life.
15. What is one piece of advice you would give a future graduate of SJHS? DON"T RUSH! In High School we can't wait to get out and be on our own and then there comes a time when we realize that chapter in our life is closed and real life hits and we can't go back, so cherish the moment and don't rush past it!
16. What school events do you remember liking or disliking? I enjoyed the school dances, games, and being on the Dance Team and being a Cheerleader!
17. Do you make it back to St. Johns very often? I go home whenever I can to see my family!
18. Do you have plans to attend the reunion? (We would like to see you if at all possible!) Yes!!!
19. Anything else you want to say to your former classmates? It would be great if we could all make it, but I know that's about impossible, but I do hope as many classmates that can - DO make it. It would be awesome to see everyone and see what the past 10 years has brought to everyone!Hope to see you there!!!
2. Are you married? Who did you marry? Yes, going on 8 years in September, to a wonderful man - Dallas Clark!
3. Do you have kids? Yes, 3 amazing children and 1 on the way: Westyn (6)
Treyson(4)
MaKyndie(3)
and a little boy due to come the first part of JUNE! 4. Do you have a college degree? What school did you attend? I have my cosmetologist license. I graduated from Evan Hairstyling College in 2000!
5. What do you do for a living? I am a cosmetologist and I own and operate my own business.
6. How many places have you lived since graduation? Only 2, sad I know, but I have enjoyed where I've been!
7. Briefly summarize any other major events that have happened in your life since graduation... After graduation I moved from SJ and attended college in Utah and graduated. I then met Dallas, the love of my life, in April of 2001 and we were married in September of 2001. We settled in his home town and started our family. I opened my business in 2003 and love it!!! We are now in the process of moving into our new home and expecting our 4th child and are very excited about that!
8. What is your favorite memory of high school? I would say Jr. Prom would be high on my list and I also enjoyed the games and other dances!
9. What is your favorite song(s) from high school? I had a lot I liked, I think Amy did a great job putting the most popular ones on the Blog!
10. Who is the teacher you remember most from high school? Why? Mrs. Collins, because I loved her class and her teaching tecnique. She helped me achieve some goals I will always cherish!
11. Have you been able to keep in contact with any former classmates? Who? Yes, my group of friends from High School, we try to get together when we are home in SJ. Now that blogs and all that fun stuff has become so popular I have been in contact with others too!
12. If you could go back, what would you change about your high school years? There's probably only one thing I would change from High School! 13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? In 5 years - I see myself still doing what I am doing now: being a wife, a mother, still running my business and still going in a 100 different directions! In 10 years - WOW! I hope I'll still be sane, since at that point I will raising teenagers:) (SCARY)!
14. What is one accomplishment since high school that you are proud of? I can't really say I have just one because I am proud of many accomplishments I have made in the past 10 years. But the most important accomplishment would be MY FAMILY!!! and keeping up with this fast pace life.
15. What is one piece of advice you would give a future graduate of SJHS? DON"T RUSH! In High School we can't wait to get out and be on our own and then there comes a time when we realize that chapter in our life is closed and real life hits and we can't go back, so cherish the moment and don't rush past it!
16. What school events do you remember liking or disliking? I enjoyed the school dances, games, and being on the Dance Team and being a Cheerleader!
17. Do you make it back to St. Johns very often? I go home whenever I can to see my family!
18. Do you have plans to attend the reunion? (We would like to see you if at all possible!) Yes!!!
19. Anything else you want to say to your former classmates? It would be great if we could all make it, but I know that's about impossible, but I do hope as many classmates that can - DO make it. It would be awesome to see everyone and see what the past 10 years has brought to everyone!Hope to see you there!!!
* Aspen Marley Clark *
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I, Aspen Marley Clark, am now living in Wasilla, Alaska. My husband, Klickatat Robert Clark, and I moved here after living in Germany for four years and traveling all over Europe. We have been married now for about seven years. We have a daughter named Sequoia Grace. She is a true blessing in our lives. Rob is in the military and I work for an environmental consulting company. God has truly blessed our lives and we are actively involved in our little church here in Alaska. We love it. My email address is dramatictides@hotmail.com.
* Letha Martin *
1. Where are you living right now? How long have you lived there?
Queen Creek, AZ, 4 years!
2. Are you married? Who did you marry?
3. Do you have kids?
I have a 2 year old brat…err I mean boy!
4. Do you have a college degree? What school did you attend?
Bachelors in Criminal Justice
5. What do you do for a living?
Own a real estate and mortgage company, far cry from my degree!
6. How many places have you lived since graduation?
2, California and AZ
7. Briefly summarize any other major events that have happened in your life since graduation.
Hmmm, well I had a baby and started a few businesses.
8. What is your favorite memory of high school?
I had a lot of fun, cant pin point just one thing.
9. What is your favorite song(s) from high school?
“When you say nothing at all” Allison Krause
10. Who is the teacher you remember most from high school? Why?
Mr. Korzec, hands down! Clearly he is a little out there…
11. Have you been able to keep in contact with any former classmates? Who?
All my same friends I talk to all the time…
12. If you could go back, what would you change about your high school years?
Nothing at all.
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
BUSY!! And for all the hard work I do, I better be sleeping on pillows full of money.
14. What is one accomplishment since high school that you are proud of?
Building my company… Platinum. www.theplatinumpros.com and I love my kid of course.
15. What is one piece of advice you would give a future graduate of SJHS?
Don’t Do Drugs!
16. What school events do you remember liking or disliking?
Mock Trial was fun!
17. Do you make it back to St.Johns very often?
A few times a year.
18. Do you have plans to attend the reunion? ( We would like to see you if at all possible!)
Sorry couldn’t make it…
19. Anything else you would like to share?
20. Anything else you want to say to your former classmates?
21. Do you have a blog/web site or email address you would like to share in case anyone would like to get in contact with you? (Optional. Please do not post phone numbers. This is a public blog. Send each other phone numbers over email please).
Anyone can hit me up at letha@theplatinumpros.com
Queen Creek, AZ, 4 years!
2. Are you married? Who did you marry?
3. Do you have kids?
I have a 2 year old brat…err I mean boy!
4. Do you have a college degree? What school did you attend?
Bachelors in Criminal Justice
5. What do you do for a living?
Own a real estate and mortgage company, far cry from my degree!
6. How many places have you lived since graduation?
2, California and AZ
7. Briefly summarize any other major events that have happened in your life since graduation.
Hmmm, well I had a baby and started a few businesses.
8. What is your favorite memory of high school?
I had a lot of fun, cant pin point just one thing.
9. What is your favorite song(s) from high school?
“When you say nothing at all” Allison Krause
10. Who is the teacher you remember most from high school? Why?
Mr. Korzec, hands down! Clearly he is a little out there…
11. Have you been able to keep in contact with any former classmates? Who?
All my same friends I talk to all the time…
12. If you could go back, what would you change about your high school years?
Nothing at all.
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
BUSY!! And for all the hard work I do, I better be sleeping on pillows full of money.
14. What is one accomplishment since high school that you are proud of?
Building my company… Platinum. www.theplatinumpros.com and I love my kid of course.
15. What is one piece of advice you would give a future graduate of SJHS?
Don’t Do Drugs!
16. What school events do you remember liking or disliking?
Mock Trial was fun!
17. Do you make it back to St.Johns very often?
A few times a year.
18. Do you have plans to attend the reunion? ( We would like to see you if at all possible!)
Sorry couldn’t make it…
19. Anything else you would like to share?
20. Anything else you want to say to your former classmates?
21. Do you have a blog/web site or email address you would like to share in case anyone would like to get in contact with you? (Optional. Please do not post phone numbers. This is a public blog. Send each other phone numbers over email please).
Anyone can hit me up at letha@theplatinumpros.com
* Lucia Pember Norris *
1. Where are you living right now? How long have you lived there?
I live in Gold Canyon, AZ. We've lived here for about 3 years.
2. Are you married? Who did you marry?
I married David Norris about 6 years ago. We actually met on a blind date. Thanks to my Sister-in-law, {Brooke (Pulsipher) Norris}
3. Do you have kids?
Three crazy kids. Brooklyn-4.5, Trenton-2.5 and Kendall-11 months
4. Do you have a college degree? What school did you attend?
I have my Accociates in Arts from MCC.
5. What do you do for a living?
Mostly I just play around with the kids, hang out with my friends and their kids, Clean the house every now and then, cook. It's a great living.
6. How many places have you lived since graduation?
In college, I've lived all over the valley, it would be boring to name them all. I roomed with Melissa Burdick we moved a lot, to keep it fun. Since I've been married, we've stayed in the valley too, we never plan on leaving.
7. Briefly summarize any other major events that have happened in your life since graduation.
I moved to the valley right after graduation and I've lived here since. I guess that's pretty major. I went to MCC, worked more than I went to school. Met and married David in 2002. We had our first baby in 2004, another in 2006 and recently our 3rd in 2008. David built our first home in 2005, which is where we live now.
8. What is your favorite memory of high school?
I think my freshman year was my most favorite. Track meets and going to state, I didn't make state, but others did. I believe Coach Cox, refered to us {those who didn't make state} as the "peanut gallery" All of my memories are with Melissa, we had a lot of fun we still do.
I loved being on the Electric car team, too. And in Autos, I wasn't really ever ALLOWED to do any of the "real" work, because I was a girl, but I kept things clean and organized and it was just a fun place to be, Mr. Bell was my favorite teacher he always made sure we had good food to eat on the trips too, Even though red lobster was not my idea of good.
9. What is your favorite song(s) from high school?
I was really into Jewel and Matchbox20, Tom Petty, Live, Most of the Hit songs. I hated country back then, I'm not sure why.
10. Who is the teacher you remember most from high school? Why?
Mr. Bell I had him in autos and Electric car. He was just all around my favorite teacher.
11. Have you been able to keep in contact with any former classmates? Who?
Yeah, well Satya, of course, and Melissa Burdick the three of us still hang out ALL the time. Our kids are like cousins, well some of them ARE cousins, but whatever.
12. If you could go back, what would you change about your high school years?
I don't think I would change anything, I loved Highschool, well maybe I would change the way I dressed I was such a slob!
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
5 years: I'll be 33 David will be 34 we'll pretty much be enjoying life the same way we do now, just with a few more kids. We'll still be living in Gold Canyon, maybe we will have built another house by then.
10 Years: We'll be parents of a teen-ager! If it was up to us, our lives would be the same, We're already living life the way we love it.
14. What is one accomplishment since high school that you are proud of?
Definatly being married and sealed to my husband, in a LDS Temple. It was a goal of mine as a young girl to be worthy to do so. And since becoming a mother, with each child I have felt the joy of that accomplishment, knowing that my children, are mine, not only in this life but for eternity.
15. What is one piece of advice you would give a future graduate of SJHS?
Know who you are and what you believe and live it, confidently.
16. What school events do you remember liking or disliking?
I remember really enjoying homecoming week. Dressing up all crazy it was fun.
17. Do you make it back to St.Johns very often?
No, my parents moved to Taylor so I haven't been to SJ for a long time. It's been years.
18. Do you have plans to attend the reunion?
I'm planning on it.
19. Anything else you would like to share?
Nope
20. Anything else you want to say to your former classmates?
We had some good times... I hope life is treating you well.
21. Do you have a blog
I do: http://thenorrisnation.blogspot.com/ Say Hi, if you check it out.
* Lorenzo Pena *
1. Where are you living right now? How long have you lived there?
Lakeside, AZ 5 YEARS
2. Are you married? Who did you marry?
Yes, April Leyba-Pena
3. Do you have kids?
3- Isaac, Arcelia, and Anycia
4. Do you have a college degree? What school did you attend?
5. What do you do for a living?
Industrial Operator
6. How many places have you lived since graduation?
Tucson, Phoenix, and Lakeside
7. Briefly summarize any other major events that have happened in your life since graduation.
Got married and had kids!
8. What is your favorite memory of high school?
Shaving heads:), and basketball
9. What is your favorite song(s) from high school?
Too Short album
10. Who is the teacher you remember most from high school? Why?
11. Have you been able to keep in contact with any former classmates? Who?
Same people YOU KNOW WHO I KICKED IT WITH
12. If you could go back, what would you change about your high school years?
Stayin outta trouble
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
We will see only time can tell
14. What is one accomplishment since high school that you are proud of?
Having a family, raising my kids
15. What is one piece of advice you would give a future graduate of SJHS?
PARTY WHILE YOU CAN, GET IT OUT OF YOUR SYSTEM
16. What school events do you remember liking or disliking?
Sports and disliked autatorium speeches
17. Do you make it back to St.Johns very often?
YA, to visit my family
18. Do you have plans to attend the reunion? ( We would like to see you if at all possible!)
Yes, trying to will see what happens
19. Anything else you would like to share?
No
20. Anything else you want to say to your former classmates?
WHAT UP
* Siboney Pew Norton *
Since graduating I've gotten married and still live in Arizona. I will be married for 9 years in September. We currently live in Buckeye, AZ. (Don't feel bad if you've never heard of it.) I met Shane in Thatcher while attending EAC. We had a pretty quiet life until we welcomed our first baby 2 years after our wedding. He was a big boy weighing 9lbs 2oz. Remington is now almost 7 and ready for 1st grade. Over the years we added two more kids. Both girls. Natalia is 3, she is very sweet and helpful, but if I turn my back I better be prepared for some craziness. She just can't keep those hands to herself. My mom says she reminds her of someone.(who could that be, I don't know?) Our littlest girl is Marissa and she is 17 months old. She is so funny, she can make the funniest faces. She even told me the other day that she wanted to use the potty! She loves her siblings and gets so excited when she sees them. She is so sweet. So now you may think we're done but we are expecting our next bundle in January. I'm a little nervous but excited. We're just hoping it's a boy. We need to even things out.
Shane is working as project engineer for heavy civil construction company. Right now he is over a water treatment plant in Eloy. We are not sure how long he will have a job because the company hasn't won any new bids and they are running out of work.
I run the household and try and keep things sane. I graduated from massage school about 5 years ago, but haven't really done much with it since I had my last baby. I really want to go back to school and get a nursing degree. We'll see.
Well that's me in a nutshell, I hope to see some of you at the reunion. See you soon.
* John Ronquillo *
1. Where are you living right now? How long have you lived there?
Athens, Georgia. 2 years.
2. Are you married? Who did you marry?
I have been married to Holli Keel since March 2005. She’s originally from Overton, Nevada.
3. Do you have kids?
Our son Rhys (like ‘Reese’) was born August 7, 2008.
4. Do you have a college degree? What school did you attend?
I received my bachelor’s degree from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication and a Master of Public Administration from the School of Public Affairs at Arizona State University. I am currently working on my Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy at the University of Georgia, focusing mostly on public and nonprofit management, innovation and social enterprise.
5. What do you do for a living?
I am a graduate research associate and co-principal investigator of a research project. I also do consulting on the side for several individuals and organizations. Before we moved to Georgia I worked as the Policy and Research Analyst for the Arizona Association of Counties and worked in a variety of other government relations jobs with SRP, the City of Chandler and ASU.
6. How many places have you lived since graduation?
Tempe, AZ; Bassano del Grappa, Italy; Florence, Italy; La Spezia, Italy; Siena, Italy; Pistoia, Italy; Tempe, AZ; Tirana, Albania; Tempe, AZ; Scottsdale, AZ; Athens, GA…in that order…and we’ll probably be moving again shortly!
7. Briefly summarize any other major events that have happened in your life since graduation.
I served a church mission to Italy, studied abroad in Albania, graduated from ASU, got married to a wonderful woman, got my masters degree and worked in some really great jobs all in between. We had our son last August and I’m adjusting to life as a father. Stress much? ;)
8. What is your favorite memory of high school?
Hard to name a favorite, but I really loved my junior and senior years on Academic Decathlon. I loved doing all the plays in Drama as well.
9. What is your favorite song(s) from high school?
Pretty much anything by U2, Bush, Soundgarden, Pearl Jam, stuff like that. I remember being particularly fond of a song called “In the Meantime” by Spacehog.
10. Who is the teacher you remember most from high school? Why?
I can’t pick just one: Burdick, Borg, Collins, Willis, Korzec and Risa Udall were all significantly influential to me. That doesn’t by any means signify that I was their favorite, but they were certainly some of mine.
11. Have you been able to keep in contact with any former classmates? Who?
Thankfully, yes, but probably too many to name. It’s been great seeing folks at graduations, wedding receptions and such. Advancing technology has made it quite easy to keep in touch.
12. If you could go back, what would you change about your high school years?
I wouldn’t go back and I wouldn’t change anything. It’s all been a part of who I am today. Perhaps I wouldn’t have dropped calculus?
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
In five years, I hope to be in a tenure-track job as a professor, preparing for my tenure and promotion to associate professor. In ten years, I either hope to be preparing for my promotion to full professor, or if academia doesn’t work out, to be an executive director of a charitable foundation or a think tank that focuses its research on philanthropy and public service.
14. What is one accomplishment since high school that you are proud of?
I served as the Director of Student Events for the 2004 Presidential Debate at ASU, and while it was probably the job of shortest tenure, I met and interacted with several notable people in politics and national media. Probably one of the more exciting things I’ve been a part of.
15. What is one piece of advice you would give a future graduate of SJHS?
Don’t be afraid to explore the unknown. If you want to do something and someone tells you “you can’t,” do everything in your power to show him or her you can. Staring adversity in the face is one thing, but punching it in the face and knocking it out is much more gratifying. One of the best bits of advice I’ve ever received was from one of my favorite teachers in high school, and it was simply this: “Get some thick skin.”
16. What school events do you remember liking or disliking?
I disliked Yearbook immensely after Mary Platt retired. I’m not really shy about admitting that. She always put together such a wonderful book, and her replacement didn’t. I liked going to all of the sporting events and had fun at pep rallies and stuff like that. I was especially proud of our class for winning the class competitions during Homecoming so often, even if there was some trickery and tomfoolery involved (come on, it was high school! ;) ).
17. Do you make it back to St. Johns very often?
Unfortunately, no. I’ve been back four times over the past ten years. My parents both live in the Phoenix area now.
18. Do you have plans to attend the reunion? (We would like to see you if at all possible!)
I’m far away, but I’ll definitely try!
19. Anything else you would like to share?
Nope. I tend talk too much as it is!
20. Anything else you want to say to your former classmates?
I hope everyone is doing very well and is very happy enjoying life. It would be wonderful to see you all at the reunion!
21. Do you have a blog/web site or email address you would like to share in case anyone would like to get in contact with you?
We have a blog that we try to update (semi)regularly: http://theronquillos.wordpress.com
My e-mail: johnron[at]gmail[dot]com
* Steven Tenney *
1. Where are you living right now? How long have you lived there?Phoenix, Arizona. I have lived in the Phoenix Metro area since graduation from SJHS. 2. Are you married? Who did you marry?Not married, and never will be. :-)
3. Do you have kids?See Answer to No. 2.
4. Do you have a college degree? What school did you attend? I have 2 Bachelors' Degrees from Arizona State University. I graduated in 2003.
5. What do you do for a living?I am a paralegal working for a Firm in Phoenix.
6. How many places have you lived since graduation?After graduation, I lived in Mesa; then moved around to different places in the Phoenix Metro area doing the "grand tour," of sorts, and am sure I will move again somewhere soon.
7. Briefly summarize any other major events that have happened in your life since graduation.None. Just graduating from ASU.8. What is your favorite memory of high school?All of the Speech and Debate tournaments and winning the All-Time Scoring Championship. Mock-Trial was great too. I indeed miss that a lot.
9. What is your favorite song(s) from high school?There were quite a few. Too many to name, for sure.
10. Who is the teacher you remember most from high school? Why?Hands-down winner is Andrea Borg. She is a phenominal person with a great spirit. A close second goes to Debbie Willis. She is another amazing person. If it were not for her, I would have not even gone to college, or even be where I am today. And third place is a tie of Dan Korzec and Marty Feess.
11. Have you been able to keep in contact with any former classmates? Who?Just three (3) of them -- Matt Hansen, John Ronquillo, and Amy Doubt Richardson.
12. If you could go back, what would you change about your high school years?There is not much I would change, really. It was a great time with a lot of great memories. If retroactive change were possible though, I would want another shot to get 3 State Championships in S&D: Duo-Acting (because I was on the shelf and we were clearly the best ever); Dramatic Interp. (a trial's closing argument IS great entertainment); and Policy Debate. :-)13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?Honestly, there are times where I cannot myself in one week's time. Ha ha ha! Maybe in 5-10 years, I will finally be out of Arizona for good. I have definitely learned you cannot predict the future, and can only take things one day at a time. That is all anyone can do with anything.
14. What is one accomplishment since high school that you are proud of?If anything, graduating from ASU. But, these days, however, getting a Bachelors' Degree isn't all that. You have to do more.
15. What is one piece of advice you would give a future graduate of SJHS?I have three (3), actually: (1) Always work hard; (2) Image is NOT everything, so if you are so stuck on yourself, get over it because no one will be impressed; and (3) Never consider anyone a priority who only considers you an option.
16. What school events do you remember liking or disliking?Again, definitely Mock Trial and Speech and Debate.
17. Do you make it back to St.Johns very often?No. My parents moved to Snowflake a few years ago.
18. Do you have plans to attend the reunion? ( We would like to see you if at all possible!)As Class President, I am hoping every way possible to attend the Reunion. If I cannot or do not attend, then I hope everyone enjoys each other. Or maybe, perhaps, I will just "appear" out of nowhere. Time will tell. :-)
19. Anything else you would like to share?That is it.
20. Anything else you want to say to your former classmates?Thank you to the very few who have been close to me and true to me.
21. Do you have a blog/web site or email address you would like to share in case anyone would like to get in contact with you? (Optional. Please do not post phone numbers- sdtenney81@gmail.com
3. Do you have kids?See Answer to No. 2.
4. Do you have a college degree? What school did you attend? I have 2 Bachelors' Degrees from Arizona State University. I graduated in 2003.
5. What do you do for a living?I am a paralegal working for a Firm in Phoenix.
6. How many places have you lived since graduation?After graduation, I lived in Mesa; then moved around to different places in the Phoenix Metro area doing the "grand tour," of sorts, and am sure I will move again somewhere soon.
7. Briefly summarize any other major events that have happened in your life since graduation.None. Just graduating from ASU.8. What is your favorite memory of high school?All of the Speech and Debate tournaments and winning the All-Time Scoring Championship. Mock-Trial was great too. I indeed miss that a lot.
9. What is your favorite song(s) from high school?There were quite a few. Too many to name, for sure.
10. Who is the teacher you remember most from high school? Why?Hands-down winner is Andrea Borg. She is a phenominal person with a great spirit. A close second goes to Debbie Willis. She is another amazing person. If it were not for her, I would have not even gone to college, or even be where I am today. And third place is a tie of Dan Korzec and Marty Feess.
11. Have you been able to keep in contact with any former classmates? Who?Just three (3) of them -- Matt Hansen, John Ronquillo, and Amy Doubt Richardson.
12. If you could go back, what would you change about your high school years?There is not much I would change, really. It was a great time with a lot of great memories. If retroactive change were possible though, I would want another shot to get 3 State Championships in S&D: Duo-Acting (because I was on the shelf and we were clearly the best ever); Dramatic Interp. (a trial's closing argument IS great entertainment); and Policy Debate. :-)13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?Honestly, there are times where I cannot myself in one week's time. Ha ha ha! Maybe in 5-10 years, I will finally be out of Arizona for good. I have definitely learned you cannot predict the future, and can only take things one day at a time. That is all anyone can do with anything.
14. What is one accomplishment since high school that you are proud of?If anything, graduating from ASU. But, these days, however, getting a Bachelors' Degree isn't all that. You have to do more.
15. What is one piece of advice you would give a future graduate of SJHS?I have three (3), actually: (1) Always work hard; (2) Image is NOT everything, so if you are so stuck on yourself, get over it because no one will be impressed; and (3) Never consider anyone a priority who only considers you an option.
16. What school events do you remember liking or disliking?Again, definitely Mock Trial and Speech and Debate.
17. Do you make it back to St.Johns very often?No. My parents moved to Snowflake a few years ago.
18. Do you have plans to attend the reunion? ( We would like to see you if at all possible!)As Class President, I am hoping every way possible to attend the Reunion. If I cannot or do not attend, then I hope everyone enjoys each other. Or maybe, perhaps, I will just "appear" out of nowhere. Time will tell. :-)
19. Anything else you would like to share?That is it.
20. Anything else you want to say to your former classmates?Thank you to the very few who have been close to me and true to me.
21. Do you have a blog/web site or email address you would like to share in case anyone would like to get in contact with you? (Optional. Please do not post phone numbers- sdtenney81@gmail.com
* Amanda Thomas Mendoza *
1. Where are you living right now? How long have you lived there?
I still live in good old St.Johns i have lived in Mesa and in Lakeside as well but found my way back home.
2. Are you married? Who did you marry?
Iam married I have been married a little over a year now my husbands name is Jacob Mendoza
3. Do you have kids?
No we do not have kids yet
4. Do you have a college degree? What school did you attend?
5. What do you do for a living?
I am on Social Security Dissability for my blood clots but before i was put on dissability i was a C.N.A and I also worked for Showlow hospital in the lab drawing blood
6. How many places have you lived since graduation?
Three
7. Briefly summarize any other major events that have happened in your life since graduation.
Well after we all graduated I was married for the first time at 20 five years later i was divorced. My husband and I just recently bought a home here in st.Johns
8. What is your favorite memory of high school?
Senior trip
9. What is your favorite song(s) from high school?
10. Who is the teacher you remember most from high school? Why?
11. Have you been able to keep in contact with any former classmates? Who?
I do keep in contact with a few of my old class mates.
Betty killianSummers,Mitch Lindsey
12. If you could go back, what would you change about your high school years?
I would not have changed a thing
13. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years?
14. What is one accomplishment since high school that you are proud of?
Learning to draw blood
15. What is one piece of advice you would give a future graduate of SJHS?
Dont be in a hurry to graduate
16. What school events do you remember liking or disliking?
17. Do you make it back to St.Johns very often?
18. Do you have plans to attend the reunion? ( We would like to see you if at all possible!)
19. Anything else you would like to share?
20. Anything else you want to say to your former classmates?
I cant wait to see all of you
21. Do you have a blog/web site or email address you would like to share in case anyone would like to get in contact with you? az.tinkerbell27@hotmail.com
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