Classmate Profiles

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Helen Smith (Smith)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Single
Children: 1
Occupation: Engineer
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?: Say what?
If you have grandchildren, how old are they?: 2 yrs old
What have you been up to since high school?: College, birth of a child, married, moved to Dallas, TX. Divorced, married again and divorced again. Gained a daughter then a beautiful grandson.Retired after 31 years with AT&T but work contract to keep busy.
What are your current hobbies and interests?: My current hobbies as are music and social dancing. I mostly love meeting people!

Nick Snarski

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 4
Occupation: Senior Consultant Logistics
Comment:

Yeah I know, I made the move to Carmel Catholic High School beginning my sophmore year but I still remember all my friends from Waukegan. Making the move to Carmel was the best thing for me.  I spent way to much time over at Powell Park
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?: Jill Andersen Snarski (Private Banking Services)
If you have grandchildren, how old are they?: Not Yet and hopefully not soon
What have you been up to since high school?: Married to my beautiful wife Jill for 22 years now and we have four great kids (most of the time) Stephen, Madeline, Sally and Nicholas. I’ve been working with Cardinal Health for 25 years now. I’ve spent the past 15 years in the development and design of the warehouse management system. It’s been a great experience and I really enjoy the work.
What are your current hobbies and interests?: I spend most of my free time with the family going to different sporting events with the kids, Baseball, Football, Basketball and Volleyball for my son Nicholas and then more Basketball and Softball with my daughter Sally. Travel Softball keeps the weekends busy.





When we have some free time we have a group of friends that enjoy Sunday afternoons down at the Waukegan North Beach relaxing with the kids, friends and a couple of beverages.





When I have a chance I enjoy biking, hiking and an occasional beverage at one of the local establishments.

Cathy Stark (collins)

Marital status: Married
Occupation: School worker
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?: Gerald, Quality Engenieer
What are your current hobbies and interests?: Camping, horsebackriding, doing things with my beautiful girls and my Husband.

Rossana Swiech (Sierra)

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Comment:  
May we include your email address and/or mailing address in the reunion directory?: email address only, please
What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?: Stan
If you have grandchildren, how old are they?: No grandchildren
What have you been up to since high school?: After H.S., I attended C.L.C. , and obtained an Associates degree in early childhood. I worked for about a year teaching at a pre-school, but after this I left my job to pursue a B. A degree in Psychology. I moved to Florida for about two years after graduation, working in odd jobs, and not liking it. I returned to Illinois, and began a Master degree at Northeastern Illinois University in Chicago. Presently I am a licensed clinical counselor. I have worked as a Marital and Family therapist for the past 13 years in Chicago.





I have been married for 13 years, and have two lovely daughters age 7 and 9. I work part-time (evenings and weekends), and homeschool my girls during the day. I love what I do, and I am very grateful for the life God has given me.





I am enjoying every moment of my life and I take advantage of every opportunity, that comes my way.


I have run the Chicago Marathon, I am involved in speaking engagements (motivational, financial management, relationship enhancement), and much more).
What are your current hobbies and interests?: Flower design: ( I arrange flowers for weddings and special events), and running.

Sophia Thomas (Fields)

Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Occupation: Learning and Development Manager
Comment: God is good and has blessed me with the best family and classmates one could ever have!
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?: Nick - Entrepraneur
What have you been up to since high school?: Moved to Georgia, Got married, had a daughter at the blessed age of 45, praising the Lord, traveling and loving life!
What are your current hobbies and interests?: Traveling, Singing and my husband/daughter :)

Debra Trombino

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Single again
Children: 3
Occupation: Owner of Inacomp
Comment:
May we include your email address and/or mailing address in the reunion directory?: Yes
What have you been up to since high school?: I still own Inacomp, a technology business in Gurnee with my mom...we are in our 25th year. I have gone back to school for another degree...I currently have a Bachelors and Masters. My new degree will be a double degree in Applied Science for Viticulture and Enology (grapegrowing and winemaking). Currently have 1,900 vines on my property in Antioch...will have 4500 within a few years. My plan is to start my own winery/gift shop in Antioch area by Winter of 2011.
What are your current hobbies and interests?: I'm still doing triathlons...have been since 2004. I did complete a 1/2 marathon in 2008, although my forte is not running...it is swimming. I love to ski and boat as well. I scrapbook when I have free time...which is not alot with kids, work and school. Like to work out and stay in shape.

Scott Umfress

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Single
Occupation: where do i start... lol
Comment:  
May we include your email address and/or mailing address in the reunion directory?: yes
What have you been up to since high school?: well, let's see... since graduating in 1980, i thought i would fly around the world for awhile, become an actor/singer/writer, start my own business, make lotsa money (lost lotsa money) you name it! little did i know it would ALL happen AND more!





i went to college, started flying for United Airlines in 1984... (now 27 yrs later still flying with United-soon to merge with Continental), lived downtown Chgo. for 3 yrs, lived in Cancun while commuting to Chgo, moved to San Francisco in 1987, bought a place in S.F., then bought a place in Manhattan, NY, commuted to S.F., then moved to D.C., commuted to S.F. and Manhattan, then bought a place in Glendale (L.A.), Ca. commuted to S.F., then transferred to fly out of LAX in 1999 and then bought a place in Hollywood in 2004, then bought a place in Toluca Lake (L.A.), Ca. in 2006. i finally stopped the madness of living on the East Coast only to work out of the West Coast. the joys of working for an Airline.
What are your current hobbies and interests?: all the while moving and flying, i continued the acting/singing/writing and was headed to B'Way in 2002 when 9/11 unfolded. i was on tour in HAIR-the musical, when our producers cancelled our show. i still act/write and am in talks with a major Studio for a sitcom i co-wrote. i also represent 1,600 LAX based Flt Attendants at United in our current Union Negotiations. own a Prod. Co. and also own an Events Planning Co. staging/designing homes and businesses for Christmas. slightly busy! LOL

Steven Wenzel

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Occupation: Chemical Operator
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?: Marilyn Sue / Retail
If you have grandchildren, how old are they?: 1 grandson - newborn
What have you been up to since high school?: I worked various jobs in Lake County and found chemical operations to my liking. Been with Abbott Laboratories for ~18 years now.
What are your current hobbies and interests?: Outdoor activities: 4 wheelin, snowmobilin, wave-runners, bonfires;). Still try to keep exercising in some kind of routine.

Roberta (Bobbi) Whiteside (Tatem)

Then Then
Marital status: Divorced
Children: 2
Occupation: Credit Manager
Comment:  2 boys, Rodney (Trace) Whiteside III, just graduated WHS and is attending CLC, Parker just starting his sophomore year at WHS, Brookside (West) Campus.
May we include your email address and/or mailing address in the reunion directory?: SIDEWHITER@ATT.NET
What is your spouse/partner's name (if applicable) and their occupation?: Was Rodney Whiteside
If you have grandchildren, how old are they?: none
What have you been up to since high school?: Worked at A.C. Nielsen in Northbrook from 1980 to 1994. Was able to take a generous severance package and stay home with my children for a few years. Married Rodney Whiteside in 1987, and although we divorced in 1998, we remain very close and united in rasing our two boys. I currently work as a credit manager in a small company in Libertyville and stay busy attending my sons sporting activities. Have attended way more activities as a parent then I ever did as a student! Not too exciting, but very happy!
What are your current hobbies and interests?: I enjoy watching my son participate in his different activities, cross country, swimming, baseball, band. Go Bulldogs!

Victoria Wiedmeyer (Shklair)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Occupation: Inside Sales Rep
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?: Jeff Wiedmeyer - Mechanical Engineer
What have you been up to since high school?: After graduating from college in 1985, I moved to the South Suburbs for a couple years then back to Waukegan. I finally ended up in Buffalo Grove.

At the age of 43, I found out I was expecting! Married my LONG time boyfriend (Jeff), bought a house in Woodrige and we now have a beautiful son who is 15and is the love of my life (most of the time)!

After 18 years working as an Account Manager, I was laid off in November 2008. I was totally enjoying not having a career and spending LOTS of time with my son but started working part time as an inside sales rep (Accounting) about 3 1/2 years ago.
What are your current hobbies and interests?: I enjoy spending time with my family and spening time at my husband's family cabin in Northern Wisconsin. I also enjoy traveling, reading, Pilates, shopping and of course napping!