Classmate Profiles

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Paul Apple (Apple)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Divorced
Occupation: Attorney at Law
Comment:

You can thank Patti for tracking me down. Great job on the website.
May we include your email address and/or mailing address in the reunion directory?: no
What have you been up to since high school?: I've done a lot of things in the last 30 years, too many to recount, but here are a few. After I graduated from Northwestern University, I lived in Chicago for 4 years, working a number of temporary TV production jobs with no luck in making a permanent career. I then went to law school at Western Michigan University. After graduating I ended up going west all the way to Washington State with my girlfriend from law school. We were together for 8 years and in 1993 were foster parents to a Capuchin monkey (you know like the one in that Stephen King movie "Monkey Shines" except she wasn't an evil monkey…well most of the time). The monkey belonged to Helping Hands out of Boston, MA. They train monkeys to help aid quadriplegics by doing simple tasks and she lived with us to get used to being around humans in a home. Later the girlfriend left me and got married to someone else; then divorced after a year; then suffered a brain injury in a terrible pedestrian car accident; then got back with her ex-husband. After that, the monkey went back to Boston University, for advanced training and placement. I think that monkey had as much schooling as I did, except I had to pay back my student loans.





I was married for 13 years but after a second deployment in 2012 Sue and I divorced. I did a lot of hiking, camping and climbing in the Cascades.

I've summit Mt. Rainier twice. It's really a scenic place even when it rains. Its different topography, (high desserts, mountains, rain forests, wind swept beaches) a whole new world for a Midwest boy, one that I appreciate seeing everyday.



In 2002, and at the ripe age of 39, I joined the Army Reserve (you know one weekend a month two weeks a year) and was commissioned a JAG officer. It was something I always wanted to do and I did not want to regret never having served and give something back. Anyway, in 2006 I ended up doing a "tour" (like it’s a vacation, right?) in Iraq. I got back and life went on as if nothing had happen. There were some days where I thought the entire thing was some dream. In 2012 l again deployed to the Middle East for a year.

I was able to see some of this world since leaving Waukegan, having traveled to places like Rhode Island, Boston, Mass., New Hampshire, Florida, Virginia, Washington D.C., Texas, Oregon, California, Hawaii, Korea, Canada, Kuwait, Qatar, Italy and yes even Iraq. Now I work for a new law firm with a great bunch of professionals helping a lot of people (some very nice) with their legal problems. Every now and then I go into court and still get to be a trial lawyer (and one of the good guys if we win).
What are your current hobbies and interests?: Traveling, spending time in the outdoors, hiking, camping, climbing, skiing, reading, visiting art galleries and museums.

Patti Bardell (Knevitt)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 4
Occupation: Training Manager
Comment: Favorite Quote: Life is not about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.
May we include your email address and/or mailing address in the reunion directory?: yes
What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?: Terry: Retired Clinical Coordinator (works as a Group Therapist in his \"retirement job\")
If you have grandchildren, how old are they?: 15 year old & 2 year old granddaughters from my daughter Erica; 1.5 year old grandson from my son Matt, and he has a step-son and 2 step-daughters so they add another 3 to my grandbaby list!; 9 year old granddaughter & 6 year old grandson from my step-daughter Cassi
What have you been up to since high school?: I married a year after high school, had a daughter and son, then divorced after 14 years. I married again in 2004, after being together for 8 years, and we've been together 25 years now.



I have two step-children, and all four of our kids were in high school at the same time which was fun...and interesting!



I obtained my BA and for over 25 years worked mostly on ISBE projects: working with children with emotional/behavioral needs, providing training to educators, and then serving as a Training/Event Coordinator. I now work on the admin side of a national project that provides PBIS/MTSS training to schools in Illinois and nationwide.



We live in Gurnee.
What are your current hobbies and interests?: Home projects, reading, research.

JoAnne Blumberg

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Divorced
Children: 3
Comment: I have two wonderful daughters, Melanie (32), Peri (29) and a terrific son-in-law, Scott (29). 
May we include your email address and/or mailing address in the reunion directory?: yes
What have you been up to since high school?: The past 40+ years have flown by too quickly! I graduated from the University of Illinois and while working, completed my MBA, at Loyola University. I was fortunate to be a stay-at-home mom while raising my daughters. Throughout the years, I have been active in the community and many volunteer organizations. I was a big volunteer in high school, and that hasn't changed. I have worked for Stepan Company for the past 12 years, taking on different roles and responsibilities, enjoying working on special projects. At the start of the pandemic, I was traveling with my daughter Melanie. We were visiting my daughter Peri and her husband Scott who were living in Israel at the time. It was interesting to be across the world as everything began to implode. I felt calm because we were together. I am grateful that my kids have put down roots close by, each buying homes in Chicago.
What are your current hobbies and interests?: I enjoy spending time with family and friends. Gardening is a hobby. Most of my free time goes to volunteer work, but I hope to find more time for reading in the coming months. I have made a commitment to focus more time on fun activities and myself, this year, along with sorting and purging with the thought of downsizing in the not-to-distant future!

Tammi Bolling

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Divorced
Occupation: Account Manager
Comment:
May we include your email address and/or mailing address in the reunion directory?: Yes
What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?: Darryl Eanos Sr. Designer
What have you been up to since high school?: Nothing exciting just working. Never left the area as I am close to my family. Was married and divorced. Now living with my boyfriend who has a teenage son. Never blessed with kids of my own so just enjoy my very grown up nephews and now their children.
What are your current hobbies and interests?: Genealogy, golf - had to give up the horses I loved so much. Rode stadium jumpers for many years and miss it. Enjoy traveling. One of my "bucket list" items is to visit all the major league baseball parks. Of course we enjoy all the sights and sounds in the area too.

Joni Branham (Clausing)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Divorced
Children: 2
Occupation: psychotherapist
Comment: Thanks Patti for doing all this hard work!  I just love the profiles!!! Hoping to make the reunion this time!
May we include your email address and/or mailing address in the reunion directory?: yes
If you have grandchildren, how old are they?: 2
What have you been up to since high school?: College, Graduate school, worked and currently work as a Psychotherapist in private practice. I was married 28 years, have two beautiful children and and a step daughter with two grandchildren. I took time off to stay at home and raise my kids for 10 years. Have moved several times but now have lived in Fallbrook CA for 20 years.
What are your current hobbies and interests?: I enjoy hiking, photography and gardening. Time with my grown kids and grand kids too of course.

John Breitweiser

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Committed Relationship
Children: 2
Occupation: BMW Body Technician
Comment:
May we include your email address and/or mailing address in the reunion directory?: Yes
What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?: Kellye Gross Interior Designer/Realtor
What have you been up to since high school?: After high school I started the process of be coming a chef, however I changed my mind and instead went to school for Auto Mechanics/Auto Body. I have been working as an Auto body Technical ever since.


I have 2 daughters, Danielle 23 who has graduated from ASU & Jamie 18 who is starting CLC this fall.


In 1996 I moved to WI. for a few years, and then in 2001 I moved to Arizona (was tired of snow) loving every minute of it.


I currently reside in Phoenix with my girlfriend, and work in Scottsdale AZ.
What are your current hobbies and interests?: I golf 3 out of 4 weekends a month, we spend a lot of time in our yard swimming and BBQing. I also enjoy camping, hiking, biking & snorkling.

Dean Bunnell

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Committed Relationship
Children: 2
Occupation: Maintenance Mechanic
Comment:
We are how old???
May we include your email address and/or mailing address in the reunion directory?: Yes
If you have grandchildren, how old are they?: Vincent 14, Dylan 11, and Elizabeth 11
What have you been up to since high school?: I became a father at the ripe old age of 19, and a grandpa at 38! Now that all of that is out of the way. It\'s time for Papa to have some fun! Talk about an early empty nester!!! Since High School, it\'s been a non stop learning experience!
What are your current hobbies and interests?: I enjoy camping, boating, water skiing motorcycling, singing, puttering.

Diane Calabrese (Birtic)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: School Bus Driver
Comment:
May we include your email address and/or mailing address in the reunion directory?: yes
What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?: Carl business owner of a wire manufacturing company
What have you been up to since high school?: Raising my three children and having a blast!!! Enjoying life.





Was married at age 22 and had my first child at age 22, divorced at age 24. My son is now 26 and living in West Virginia.


He went to colleg at University of Arizona where he was the Quarterback for 5 years. (Red-shirted the first year). He then went on to play in Japan as the starting Quarterback and won for team USA!!! It was a part of my life I will never forget. He is now a GA at Marshall university hoping to be a head coach at a division 1 school.





I lost my Dad in 1989 of a fatal heartattack and lost my mom in 2008 after battling Alzheimers for 12 years.





I remarried to my current husband in Sept of 1994. Had our first child in Dec of 1995, a girl. Had our second child in August of 1997, a boy. I stayed home with them until they started kindergarten. Then I became their bus driver and have been driving ever since.





My life isn't as exciting as some of yours but I am happy and proud of all my children. God put me on this earth for a reason and I finally realize what that is. To be the best wife and mother I can be.
What are your current hobbies and interests?: We own two horses so my daughter and I ride almost everyday. My daughter is the better rider. I just do it for fun.





I started driving a school bus 8 years ago. I like being part of my kids day. Although my daughter is in High School now but I still drive my son.





We are in the process of building a new home. We should break ground in a month or so. We';ve been planning this for 5 years. I think we're finally going to start.

Kim Cassidy (Larson)

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: Nurse
Comment:
May we include your email address and/or mailing address in the reunion directory?: Yes
What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?: Dave - Software Developer

Ed Cato

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 6
Occupation: Nuclear Field Tech
Comment: My Children are 30,25,25,23,21 and 18
May we include your email address and/or mailing address in the reunion directory?: edcato10@yahoo.com
What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?: Pinkie
If you have grandchildren, how old are they?: 3 and 6
What have you been up to since high school?: Went to Devry for 1 yr and dropped out to let US Army pay for education. After the military worked for Abbott Labs and every major company in area while going back to school. Have Now been been working for Westinghouse Nuclear Services for past 13 yrs. doing Nuclear repairs and modifications around the world and started a pond cleaning service. And got married to my best friend.
What are your current hobbies and interests?: Fishing,Building things, serving my church and traveling.