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Kevin Hom
Then
| Marital status: | Committed Relationship |
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| Occupation: | Billing |
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| What have you been up to since high school?: Went to CLC after high school, later went to DeVry, got a degree in Electronics. I was an Electronic Tech for over 12-13 years starting out with phone systems then to electronic circuitry for pinball & video company , worked temporary for Mitsubishi. Currently, I work in billing for a hospital, doing support & analysis. Picked up some new likeness for later music, particularly U2, Phil Keaggy, early Pearl Jam, Laurence Juber, Creed, many more I’m unable to name at the spur of the moment. Did some traveling, been to both coast (east & west). Basically, I live a quiet life with my girlfriend & our cat. | |
| What are your current hobbies and interests?: Reading, working out 2-3 times/week, watch sports (go Blackhawks, Cubbies, Bears, Bulls), our cat Victoria (Tori), music (playing & listening), still listen to what’s now known as “classic rock”, music climate as changed so dramatically up to today, love to watch shows like Criminal Minds, Mentalist, Fringe, CSIs, Flashpoint, Food Network, Travel Channel, MEtv & MEtv too (old shows from the day), VHS1 classic, big Sudoku freak, internet , youtube, Prog Rock, Twilight Zone (one of my favorite shows, glad for DVDs) | |
Lisa Jacobs (Trentham)
Then
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 1 |
| Occupation: | Retired Art Teacher |
| What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?: | Ray, Dir. of Operations, Black Hawk College (Retired) |
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What have you been up to since high school?:
My better half and I met at WIU and have been married for 34 years. After a brief decade working as an artist and other jobs, I returned to school to get my teaching degree. I just retired (post-pandemic quarantine) from my career as a high school art teacher in a rural school in the middle of the corn and beans. 23 years ago we were blessed to become adoptive parents to the greatest son ever. I'm retired now, but still very busy. |
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What are your current hobbies and interests?:
I sell vintage stuff on Ebay and Etsy and paint. I have rediscovered the ancient art of reading a whole novel. |
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Lon Jafraty
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Computer Aided Design & Manufacturing Engineer |
| What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?: | Debbie - (As I say drug dealer) She is a pharmaceutical buyer for a major hospital. |
| If you have grandchildren, how old are they?: | One grandson - 3 years old |
| What have you been up to since high school?: I got out of high school and went right into the Air Force. Where they taught me to be a pararescue. After that I went down to work for a carpentry company then a week before Christmas one year I got layed-off, so I opened my own cabinet/millwork shop till I sold it in 2004. With the money from the sale I used it to send my kids through college. In 2006 I met and in 2008 I married my wife. | |
| What are your current hobbies and interests?: I am on my fifth Harley, yes, I do enjoy being out riding as much as possible. | |
JoAnn Jessen-Richter (Darling)
Then
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 4 |
| Occupation: | President, Principal Consultant |
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| What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?: | Mark Richter, President, Dependable Maintenace Service |
| What have you been up to since high school?: Too much to write in a paragraph!! | |
| What are your current hobbies and interests?: Theatre, being a mom, and trying to find time to relax... | |
Eric Jones
| Marital status: | Single |
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| Occupation: | Environmental Engineer |
Tina Kalinowski (Petkovsek)
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Entrprenuer/Publisher |
| 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... | |
jim kelly
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Occupation: | Owner/Sales of Nationwide Insurance |
| Comment: I've been in the insurance business first full time job out of college and Nationwide Insurance-JIm Kelly Agency was formed about 24yrs ago and very blessed. My wife and I don't mind to work but we love to travel and have fun together and love our ranch home(no more stairs). | |
| What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?: | Marialena-Nanny |
| If you have grandchildren, how old are they?: | 2 they are 1yr and 4 |
| What have you been up to since high school?: Since the last reunion I got married to my girlfriend and best partner in life. Married for 6.5 years now and we like to travel, enjoy the grandkids and take them with us and the family to northern Wi. in summer. | |
| What are your current hobbies and interests?: Golf, travel and enjoying life to the fullest. As we all know without our health it does not mean a thing, so enjoy it now and that is what we do. | |
Jim Labus
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Strategic Systems Consultant |
| Comment: Hoping to see the Powell Park gang at the Reunion - you know who you are! | |
| What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?: | Rachel |
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What have you been up to since high school?:
Did various odd jobs and attended CLC until finding entry level Computer Operations job in 1983. Decided to pursue career in Computers and moved to Chicago - worked at Banks,Retail and Finance companies while supplementing knowledge by taking Computer Science and Telecommunications classes at De Paul. Totally enjoyed my 20's by taking full advantage of all the entertainment options available in the Big City. Met Rachel while she was modeling for hair care products - cool seeing your girlfriend on Billboards - and began a family in 1990 when Ray was born. Rachel convinced me to move to Dallas,TX in 1994 - got really sick of below zero temps - and at same time started working on the vendor side as a billable consultant/ Road Warrior - racked up 1.5 million air miles travelling all over US & Europe. Along the way Jake was born in 1995 - Jamie 1999. Since 2002 i have been at Quest Software where i am in Technical Pre Sales specializing in Application Performance, Virtualization & Data Base solutions. |
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What are your current hobbies and interests?:
Golf,Fishing,Bowling,Coaching Kids, Travelling, and attending Sporting Events & Concerts. Love technology - gotta have the latest gadget! |
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Carrie Leinonen (Osburn)
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Mgr, Pharma International Event Mktg. |
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| 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. | |
Joe Leise
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | U P S |
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Katie is 27 Ryan is 25 and Jenni is 14 The "Love child" |
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| What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?: | Denise, Dental Office Manager in Oakbrook |
| If you have grandchildren, how old are they?: | 1, Jackie 4 years old |
| What have you been up to since high school?: Worked around town a few years, for my dad at J.A. Leise Co. and at A1 Auto parts then got a job with U P S moved to Hoffman Estates Delivered packages for 15 years mostly in Itasca, Then we moved to Geneva IL not long after I started driving the big Riggs at night. Met Denise on the job and have been with her 17 years now. | |
| What are your current hobbies and interests?: I still have the same 1967 Mustang that I had in "the day"! Other than that my family and job and home take up most of my time. I don't golf I never got past Caddy shack "Check me if I'm wrong, but is I kill All the golfers they will lock me up and through away the key! " | |