Waukegan East - Class of 1980

Maria Moorehead (Moore)

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Occupation:Flight Attendant Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?:Paul Moore-Mortician If you have grandchildren, how old are they?:n/a What have you been up to since high school?:I went to EIU for one year, partied too hard then came back home and graduated from CLC. In 1984, I moved to Houston, TX and began working as a flight attendant for Continental Airlines. I have been there for 26 years. In 1997, I graduated with a B.A.in speech comunications from the University of Houston. I have 2 beautiful children, ages 9 and 13 who keep me extremely busy. What are your current hobbies and interests?:I love to Zumba and aspire to become a Zumba instructor. I LOVE to facebook, read, and do crossword puzzles. I love staying active. I am a member of Brookhollow Baptist Church in Houston.I also volunteer at my kids schools and extracurricular activities.

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Lee Nepstad

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Occupation:Self employed Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?:Allison Nepstad, 3rd grade teacher If you have grandchildren, how old are they?:none What have you been up to since high school?:I started doing HVAC work when I was 17 and have never stopped. After graduating from college, I moved to San Jose, California and lived there for two years. I worked for NASA and worked on their equipment. I came back to the Midwest and lived in Wisconsin for 7 years. During that time I married Allison. (We have been married 21 years!) My first son Andrew was born there. We then moved back to Illinois because of a job that I couldn't pass up. It allowed Allison to be a stay at home mom for 12 years. We had another son and a daughter during that time and my wife went back to college and got her teaching degree. I have my own HVAC-R business now of six years and going strong. My oldest son is graduating this winter and will be joining the business. What are your current hobbies and interests?:I enjoy driving my truck, my 4-wheeler, and riding my motorcycle and jet ski. I love snow skiing and go every year with a group of guys to upper Mi. I enjoy spending time with my wife and kids, traveling with them, and watching movies together. I also love camping and hiking!

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Julie Nerheim (Scroggins)

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Occupation:Comptroller Website:www.waukegantire.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?:Dave Scroggins, Sales Manager If you have grandchildren, how old are they?:OMG - not yet!!! What have you been up to since high school?:10 years after High School I ran into Dave Scroggins (hottie from the class of 1981). By some miracle, he asked me out on a date and the rest is history. We'll be married 20 years in April. We have 3 wonderful children. Mary Ann (18) is a Freshman at Illinois State University. Christopher (15)is a Freshman at Warren. Our youngest, Mabel is in 5th grade. What are your current hobbies and interests?:I have worked in my family business, Waukegan Tire since since high school and throughout college. I serve on the Panel for Askpatty.com and am committed to empowering young girls and women on issues pertaining to the automotive industry. In my free time I love to spend time relaxing with my husband and kids. My favorite place to do that is in Ludington, Michigan.

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Howard Nichols

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Occupation:Retired/Elder Marital Status:Divorced No. of Children:2 If you have grandchildren, how old are they?:2 What have you been up to since high school?:Graduated, joined the Army, completed my CLC Associates Degree,Transferred to Jackson State Univ., completed my Bachelors Degree, got married, but since Divorced, traveled the world in the Army, Airborne Fraternity , Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc., completing 27 years of service Traveled more later to Nigeria and Cameroon Africa, retired as a Army O4 Major, became a businessman, since Closed the Business, a christian, and am now a Licensed Ordained Elder of the Gospel. Later Graduated with my Masters of Divinity Degree from Memphis Theological Seminary, Memphis, Tennessee. Tracked down my African Roots, Restored to Royalty as a Notable with my African name Djouwe Houm Luo Mi of The Tikar Tribe. What are your current hobbies and interests?:Cars, Motorcycles, Travel, ROOTS/Ancestors/Family Tree.

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Chris Nicholson

Occupation:trades /p.e. teacher Marital Status:Married What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?: jacqualine nicholson, Insurance. What have you been up to since high school?:Bach. degree EIU, teacher in Waukegan for 5 years. Crisis staff for Allendale asso. Lake Villa until 1996. Milwaukee public Schools until 2001. Met My wife and moved back to IL. Have worked in Blue Island, Harvey, East Aurora, Proviso West and Now Calumet City Schools as a teacher. What are your current hobbies and interests?:Cars We have 7, Bikes We have 10, Rehab houses We have 4.

From Chris :I hope everyone is doing well. The PLEASE READ is very inviting to everyone. I can't wait to see everyone. BIG NICK OR Coacn Nick.

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Claudia Ogrin

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Occupation:Director of a Early Child Development Center Website:sfxstillwater.org Marital Status:Single What have you been up to since high school?:I have been a Director at a child care center for the past 30+ years. Most of those in Texas but in 2018 I moved to Oklahoma to start and ECDC at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. What are your current hobbies and interests?:Still playing golf. Have three dogs: Zoey, Gypsy, and Harlie. Enjoy shopping and watching the Cubs during the season.

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Carrie Osburn (Leinonen)

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Occupation:Mgr, Pharma International Event Mktg. Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?:Bill Leinonen If you have grandchildren, how old are they?:None What have you been up to since high school?:After HS, moved to Texas. Hooked up and married Billy (WEHS '79). Married 25 years May 2010. Two great kids, Andrew 20 and Travis 16. Been working in healtcare for 20+ years. Marketing & communications, meeting & event management. Currently managing international pharma company event planning dept. Travelled extensively around the world - favorite stop so far, Sydney. What are your current hobbies and interests?:Being "mom" for my boys and hubby, Country music fan along with being a NASCAR fan. MIS race every August with frieds. Love camping with friends and my globe trotting.

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Sue Paparigian (Kuhn)

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Occupation:Homemaker Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?:Mike - Vice President What have you been up to since high school?:After high school I attended Eastern Illinois University. Five years after graduating, married my college sweetheart, Mike. Have 3 boys, Nick (25), Tony (21) and Sam (18). Have lived in Gurnee, Vancouver, B.C., The Woodlands, Texas and currently Elmhurst Illinois. Also spend time at our lake home on Paw Paw Lake in Watervliet Michigan. Soon we will be spending our winters in Marco Island Florida. What are your current hobbies and interests?:Hobbies are: physical fitness, golfing, boating, dining and wining, traveling. Hope to do more of these things now that I'm an empty nester!

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John Pawlowski

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Occupation:Advertising Account Representative Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?:Mary What have you been up to since high school?:After high school, I attended the College of Lake County where I was active in the school newspaper, the Chronicle. It was there that I started my career in Advertising Sales. In 1985, I was married to my wife Mary and have two grown daughters. What are your current hobbies and interests?:I enjoy boating and spending time with family and friends.

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Tina Petkovsek (Kalinowski)

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Occupation:Entrprenuer/Publisher Website:missiopublishing.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?:Caesar F Kalinowski/Author & Coach/Trainer If you have grandchildren, how old are they?:2 boys (1.5 and 2.5years) and a little girl on the way... What have you been up to since high school?:I am married to my high school sweetheart (Caesar - he attended Waukegan West!) for 36 years. We have three kids - now adults - Lil Caesar (34), Christin (31) and Justine (29). The older two are married. Our son is a lawyer in Seattle. Our older daughter is married to a firefighter in Tacoma and our youngest is a flight attendant and lives in Chicago proper. We have run many businesses, including 2 record labels and a fine art publishing company, and a restaurant in Tacoma, but currently own a small independent publishing company. What are your current hobbies and interests?:I love to cook, entertain and travel and mostly, be grandma to my grandkids...

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Suzann Redman

Occupation:Human Resources Marital Status:Single

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james regenauer

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Occupation:truckdriver Marital Status:Single Again No. of Children:4 If you have grandchildren, how old are they?: 1 month What have you been up to since high school?:4 years in the Marines discharged in 1980 became over the road truckdriver now i own my truck and i teach driving What are your current hobbies and interests?:computers and facebook,

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Susan Reif (Eng)

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Occupation:Account Manager/Executive Website:usi.biz Marital Status:Single No. of Children:2 What have you been up to since high school?:Working. A lot. It keeps the mind strong and healthy. What are your current hobbies and interests?:Re-orging homes. Cleaning up America one house at a time in my spare time.

From Susan :Wow, I thought I just did this for the memory book. This is seriously killing my Sunday morning coffee on the deck with the wild kingdom in my backyard. Let's just say you should friend me on facebook and read "The Brinkley Chronicles" and you will know more about me then you want too know. Since we have the option to choose our font and color I am going with this just to make Patti Kra Kra. I am sure this will all be in black and white...... but what the heck. Oh yeah, I am supposed to comment.

The grass is not greener; Drink Guinness; Get an Annual Mammogram and save your life- I did; Drive a Mercedes; Drive an Astin Martin at least once in your life; Make your "DASH" count!

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Crystal Richards (Richards-Ashton)

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Occupation:Retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?:Foster / Retired If you have grandchildren, how old are they?:15, 12, 5, and 2 What have you been up to since high school?:Trouble :) recovered my life. College grad with AAS degree. Moved to Arizona in 2000-2015. Bought a sailboat in CA. in June 2015 lived on the sailboat, Divershun in the Sea of Cortez Mexico, what a fantastic life. Sold our boat in May 2019. Family time now, but will later buy another sailboat. What are your current hobbies and interests?:Cruising with other sailing friends. Road travel. Being with family.

From Crystal:Sometimes you have to get out there, if you make a mistake in life, you should learn from it as I did and move on. Life if great and God is always good all the time.

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Lucy Rivera

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Occupation:Licensing/Recruitment Specialist Marital Status:Single What have you been up to since high school?:Still living and breathing in Waukegan. I worked 17 years as a probation officer and am now in the Foster Care field. Living life to the fullest and helping to raise my godson who I just love and adore. What are your current hobbies and interests?:I ride my motorcycle throughout the Illinois and Wisconsin area, garden, fish, bowl, read and spend time with family and friends

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Greg Sabourin

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Occupation:Mortgage Broker Marital Status:Single What have you been up to since high school?:Went to Eastern Illinois University and then moved to Chicago. Have been in residential/commercial lending for 25 years. What are your current hobbies and interests?:I enjoy boating on Lake Michigan, travel, tennis and golf.

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Earl same (Dillow 111)

Occupation:Manufacturing Supplies G/L Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?:Terrie Dillow If you have grandchildren, how old are they?:5,3,11 What have you been up to since high school?:Most of my life I've been a employee of Abbott for 28 years.I've been married for 30 years right after graduating in 1980.I've been traveling the western states during vacation time.Both my children Jason and Nicole are now married and enjoying there own married life's. What are your current hobbies and interests?:I'm a active guy who loves playing golf,walking,running going to the YMCA.Looking to make a new career change which i'm not sure what that will be.I enjoy just sitting around at the end of the day have a cool beverage with my wife Terrie.I would like to help others more in the future.

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Kelly Satterfield (Colangelo)

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Occupation:State Lic. Day Care Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?:Ron Colangelo, Director of Public Works and Engineering for the City of Zion What have you been up to since high school?:Raising 2 daughters, Brittney Jade 20 and Alexa 17. Traveling and enjoying what life has to offer. After working for Dr. Fields/Sandee and Gogins I decided to stay home with my girls and started a home day care business which has been very rewarding and successful. What are your current hobbies and interests?:When I am not following my girls and their actiivities I enjoy biking, traveling and entertaining. I still like going to concerts and have been a Bon Jovi stalker for many years. Luckily my husband likes the band too.

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Lori Schultz (Engel)

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Occupation:Business Owner/Registered Health Information Technician Website:www.valleycbds.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?:Randy, see below If you have grandchildren, how old are they?:Reagan 14, Cooper 12, Ryder 6, Waylon 4 What have you been up to since high school?:Working, enjoying my family, dogs and cat. Moved both R&L Airgun Supply,Valley CBDS (both of our businesses) and ourselves to Walsenburg in April 2020. Hoping to retire in a few years and go 4-wheeling in the mountains!! What are your current hobbies and interests?:Shooting sports, riding my Harley, loving my dogs and cat, scrapbooking, card making, reading, gardening.

From Lori: I'll be there at the 40th in 2021. Thanks COVID!!! NOT!!!!!!!

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Paul Scott

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Occupation:Abbott Labs Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?:Lolita/Abbott Labs If you have grandchildren, how old are they?:Grandson-Cameron--3 yrs....Granddaughter-Saria--2 yrs....Granddaughter--Phoenix--1 yr. What have you been up to since high school?:Worked at Williams Innovative Technologies then National Gypsum then Abbott Labs from 1993-present. What are your current hobbies and interests?:Vacationing and entertaining family and friends at our house.

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