Ilion High SchoolClass of 1995Alumni News
Digitized Class Yearbook....95 It's Show Time Mirror from the New York Heritage digital Ilion Free Public Library Yearbooks collection. Link opens in new browser tab. (added March 26, 2021)
Class Roster....Class Roster, Officers and Honor Students, as published in the "The Mirror - 95 It's Show Time Mirror", are available on the 1995 Class Roster page. (added September 25, 2022).
Class of 1995 20th Year ReunionPlease join us Saturday, July 19, 2015 to celebrate the 20th Reunion for the Ilion High School Class of 1995.
Cost: $40 per person.
1995 Facebook Group....The Class of 1995 Facebook Group. 1995 alumni and friends have an active group on Facebook called "Ilion High School Class of 1995". Administrator of the group is Tricia Turley Brandenburg. (June 23, 2015) Note - This is a Closed Facebook group which means only someone with a Facebook account AND membership in the group can see the group, its members and their posts. You must have a Facebook account to join the group. Alumni without a Facebook account will not be able to see any of the posts.
Class Dentist
Mark Donahue, son of Peter and Kathleen (Carney) Donahue, attended St. Lawrence University where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Biology. He continued his studies in Dental School at the University of Buffalo and graduated in 2003. After Dental School, Mark completed a residency program at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Buffalo. Mark and his wife Mary and their children; Kayleigh, Elionor, Shawn, Meagan and newborn, Kevin, reside in Tonawanda. Mark practiced at Sheridan Family Dentistry, Tonawanda, NY. Mark presented his cousin, Bridget Sweeney IHS '04, with her Commencement Doctoral hood during the UB Dental School graduation ceremony in May 2012. (Jan 11, 2013)
Friends, Family Plan Benefit for Jody (Tanner) Karla IHS '95 Memorial ScholarshipThe fund raiser will be held at 7 pm on December 31st, 2009 at the Ilion Knights of Columbus and will feature a silent auction, live entertainment by Jon Leibing and DJ, hors d'oeuvres, and a free champagne toast at midnight. The committee hopes to raise enough money to provide Ilion graduates approximately forty $500 scholarships over the next several years. (Nov 11, 2009)
Condolences
Renee K. (Pierce) Grimes, IHS 1995 age 46, of Ilion passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in Crouse Irving Memorial Hospital, Syracuse with her family by her side. She was born in Ilion, New York on February 25, 1977, the daughter of the late Jack and Becky Upson Pierce She attended Ilion schools and later attended John Paolo's Extreme Beauty Institute, Syracuse, NY. She was married to Paul Grimes on December 31, 2022 in Ilion, NY. Renee was the owner and operator of Bella Damas Salon in Ilion for many years. Renee is survived by her beloved husband, Paul; four sons and one daughter in law, Christopher and his wife, Elizabeth Pierce of Ilion, Alexander Matthews of Mohawk, Dante Grimes and his companion, Nikkiah Rios of Rome and John Scalise of Ilion; three daughters, Izzetta Matthews, Tara Matthews and Marissa Matthews all of Ilion; two brothers, Rob and his wife, Kim Pierce of Seneca SC and Scott and his wife, Linda Pierce of Ilion; one sister, Megan Pierce of Richmond, VA.; her cherished grandchildren, Sylvanas Pierce, Celaenas Pierce, Artimis Pierce, Asher Grimes and Sirius Pierce and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her father, Jack Pierce, her mother and stepfather, Becky and Larry Kasper. Her funeral will be held Saturday, February 10, 2024 at 11:30 AM in the V. J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc., 203 Second Ave. Frankfort where a funeral service will be celebrated by the Rev. Gary Wilcox. Calling hours will be Saturday, February 10 from 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM at the V. J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc. 203 Second Ave., Frankfort. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Renee’s online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com (February 5, 2024)
Jody Lynn (Tanner) Karla IHS 1995 age 32 of November Lane, Syracuse, an Ilion native, passed away on Friday evening, September 25, 2009 in Community General Hospital. Jody succumbed to a courageous battle with Cystic Fibrosis and was currently on the lung transplant list at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She was born on June 15, 1977 in Ilion, daughter of Allen and Janet (Busher) Tanner and was a graduate of Ilion High School. On August 14, 2004 she was united in Holy Matrimony with Sean Robert Karla at the United Methodist Church, Skaneateles. Their union of 5 years was based on both respect and commitment. Jody graduated cum laude from Syracuse University with a Bachelor of Science degree in mathematics and mathematics education. She was a graduate of LeMoyne College with a Master Degree in secondary education. While at Syracuse University, Jody was a member of the Golden Key National Honor Society, Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society, and Eta Pi Upsilon Woman's Leadership Honorary. She was a student peer advisor for the School of Education and was a member of the Academy of Mathematics Education and was a member of the Academy of Mathematics Education. She was a recipient of the Chancellor's Scholarship and the Senior Honors Scholarship. She continued her love of mathematics at Marcellus High School where she loved teaching for the past 10 years. At Marcellus, Jody served as a class advisor, mathematics league advisor, helped supervise school activities, and assisted with coaching. She was awarded the 'Mustang' award at Marcellus High School for excellence in teaching. Jody was also employed by Onondaga Community College as a math teacher for SAT exam students. Though Jody's life with us was short, she had a gift of reaching out to others and will be missed by all who knew her. Jody loved scrap booking, trips to their camp at Canadarago Lake and playing with her chocolate lab 'Reno'. Just as in her professional life, Jody considered the numerous and varied relationships in her personal life to be her greatest joy, her foremost responsibility and her most rewarding privilege. She had many loved friends and was an avid fan of the Syracuse University Orange, Dallas Cowboys, and New York Yankees. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, cooking and number puzzles. Survivors include her beloved family; her husband: Sean Karla of Syracuse; her parents: Al and Janet Tanner of Ilion; two sisters: Kerri Tanner of Saratoga Springs and Nicole (Tanner) Gadziala and husband Rudy of Selkirk; a special aunt: Lois Busher Arndt of Mohawk; a special niece: Marisol Annette Gadziala; father in law and mother in law: Robert and Norma Karla of Ilion; a sister in law: Jodi and Mark Arsenault of Newport; nephews: Tyler and Kyle Arsenault; and many loved cousins including: Kevin and David Arndt, Marc, Michael and Tara Tanner. She was preceded in death by her grandparents: Henry and Harriet Busher and Ernest and Joan Tanner. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Enea Family Funeral Home, 4309 Acme Rd., between Ilion and Frankfort, 894-8000 on Tuesday, September 29, 2009 from 4-8 p.m. The funeral will commence at 11 am on Wednesday, September 30, 2009 from the Enea Family Funeral Home, Ilion/Frankfort with the Rev. Brian Engel, pastor of Mohawk Reformed Church officiating. Procession will follow to Mohawk Cemetery where she will be laid to rest. Kindly consider memorial offerings to the Cystic Fibrosis Association; envelopes may be obtained at the Enea Family Funeral Home. The family extends a heartfelt thank you to Jody's family members and friends, for their supportive, caring, and thoughtful acts of sympathy during this difficult time; also to the Community General Hospital for their compassion. (Sept 29, 2009)
10 Year Reunion Update.....We are still missing the following addresses? Anyone with addresses should email them to or call Tricia Turley at 617-759-4399. Thanks! Jared Allbright, Richard Bell, Amy Call, Tamara Carey, Dominik Chard, Nicole Elthorp, Sarah Femia, Chad Hardy, Carrie Hoffman, Kelly Holmes, Jennifer Imundo, Natasha Ivangorovsky, Jason Kissner, Greg Korenini, Jerry LiBritz, Craig Lohr, Deborah Meigel, Sara Moran, Michael Moss, Wanda Mroz, Cathie Newell, Betty Nichols, Bob Perkov, Danielle Reed, Katie Remis, Shannon Resser, Marc Streeter, Ian Vandawalker, Erin Waterbury. (Oct 15, 2005)
10 Year Reunion .....Plans are in the works for the 10 year reunion to be held Thanksgiving weekend - 2005. Contact Tricia Turley at IHS_1995@yahoo.com regarding reunion plans. (May 28, 2005)
Congratulations .....Kathie Newell Charette and Stephane Charette would like to announce the birth of their of daughter, Jolie Michelle Newell Charette. Born January 26, 2002. She was born in Kelowna Canada. She weighed 5 lbs. 6 ounces, and was 19 1/4 inches long. (October 26, 2002)
Brownrigg places third ....Jason Brownrigg, a member of the Class of 1995, teamed with a fellow New York Institute of Technology Architecture student to take third-place honors in the sixth annual, Fourth-Year Design Competition among students from the college's School of Architecture and Design. The competition was sponsored by noted architect Michael Harris Spector. This year's contest focused on the village of Freeport, Long Island. Twenty-one teams or students presented their ideas of a 21st century Freeport, in the year 2020. (February 18, 2000)
Highest GPA ....Jason Brownrigg, was honored for having the highest GPA among his fellow classmates in the School of Architecture at the New York Institute of Technology. (February 26, 1999)
Bombers Buzz Website......Jason Brownrigg, Architect, email, Coram, NY, re-registered. (May 8, 2010) Heather Crossett Connell, email , from Frankfort, NY, sent news. (August 19, 2009) I just wanted to let everyone know that I got married to the terrific guy I was dating. Also, I recently graduated from MVCC with a business degree. The place I interned my senior year hired me full time! I just love my new job. My husband and I purchased a house in Utica and we are currently remodeling. It should be finished soon. Keep in touch!" Damien Warner, Director Corporate Strategy and M&A, email, from Acworth, GA, re-registered. (Feb 22, 2009) Jason Phillips, small business owner, email , Utica, NY, registered. (Dec 14, 2008) Richard Bell, Poker Room Supervisor/Website Admin - www.allvegaspoker.com email, from Las Vegas, NV, registered. (Apr 13, 2008) "Just found the site! Anyways, after school I moved to Florida for a brief time, then back to NY for a year, then went to CT. I'm now in Las Vegas, working at the Planet Hollywood casino as a poker room supervisor, as well as 2 other part time jobs. Director of Training for a gaming development company and a web admin for allvegaspoker.com! Single again with no kids that I'm aware of." Kimberly Bloomfield Hostutler, Veterinary Anesthestist, from Lewis Center, OH, email, registered. (Sept 22, 2007) Jason Duga, Financial Advisor, email, from Rochester, NY, re-registered. (Aug 10, 2007) Sandy Slotnick Kelly, USPS Postmaster, email, from Schuyler Lake, NY., registered. (June 27, 2007) Katie Remis Burns, Civil Servant, from Herkimer, NY, email, registered. (July 14, 2006) Lavinia Wilburn, Personal Banker, email, Danbury, CT, sent news. (Feb 28, 2006) "Here it is another update...missed the reunion, and was really looking forward to going, but as it was my last weekend here in Ilion I had a lot of packing, etc. to do. I am still working with Bank of America, just recently accepted a position as a Personal Banker in Wilton, CT. Wilton is a nice little town, very expensive to live in though... lol. I live in Danbury, which is less than 20 miles away, but due to the traffic in CT it takes around 45 minutes to get there. Haven't had the opportunity as of yet to go out much there, although I did just recently land a part at a local Opera House in Thomaston, CT for the musical Oliver. Hope everyone is doing well." Brandi Marshall Martin, 3rd grade teacher, email, from Stockton, Ca, re-registered. (April 3, 2005) Lavinia Wilburn, Consumer Loans Rep, email, Ilion, NY, registered. (Feb 22, 2005) "Wow, I can't even believe that it has already been 10 years. Where has all the time gone? Well just a brief update.........I am currently working for Bank of America, who took over Fleet as of April 1st 2004. I have been with the bank for more than two years now, and accepted a new position with the "Gold Service Response Team" back in October of 2004." Jeff Kraeger, email, from Thornton, CO, registered. (Feb 20, 2005) Tricia Turley, Associate Athletic Director, email, from Somerville, MA, sent news. (Feb 20, 2005) "Still in Boston but moved to the North side of the River, Porter/Davis Squarearea. Got promoted about a year ago, so now I'm an Associate Athletic Director and the Senior Woman Administrator. Should finish my MS right before we host the Women's Final Four in April 2006 and will then evaluate where I'm headed. Anyone have any idea what's going on with our 10 year reunion? Homecoming, Thanksgiving,Christmas, Summer...any preferences? I'm still in a bit of shock that it's been 10 years! Hope everyone is doing well!" Sara Denison, email, from Watervliet, NY, re-registered. (Jan 30, 2005) Kelly Fort Dickenson, email, from Glens Falls, NY, registered. (Jan 8, 2005) Kathryn Kornbrust Tulloch, Dental Administration Representative at Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield, email, from Ilion, NY, registered. (Jan 8, 2005) Peter McKenney, graduate student, email, from New York, NY, re-registered. (Jan 8, 2005) Rebekah Heap, RN, email, from Gainesville, FL, registered. (Jan 8, 2005) Lynn Hladysz, Great Barrington, MA, registered. (September 6, 2004) Anthony Rende, US Army - Sattelite Communications, email, homepage, sent news. (August 3, 2004) "HI ALL, Just dropping a line to let you know I am leaving Kuwait, and Iraq. My time is up, i will be going to GA. Good ole Ft. Gordon. I will be an instructor there. I can't wait to see you all at the reunion. Email me, let me know what is going on, God Bless you all. I am glad to be coming home." Holly Wright Sipes, emergency room, email, Mooresville, NC, registered. (June 2, 2004) "Hey everybody, I got married and moved to North Carolina and currently working in an emergency room and enrolling in school to become a vet tech. I'm glad to hear everyone is doing well and will see you at the reunion." Brandi Marshall Martin, Stockton, CA, sent news. (May 18, 2004) "Hey everybody. It's been a while so I thought I would throw a line and update you all on my particulars. I am currently teaching 3rd grade at a very prestigious private school in Stockton. Cameron is getting so big! He is seven now and will be entering second grade in the fall. Jillian will be 3 on Friday and I can hardly believe my eyes at what a sass-a-frass she is turning into. She is in preschool and pretty much dominates her class. The boys bow to her! We bought a house and apartment living in finally behind us. I finally feel like a grown-up! I am coming home in the first part of July for my sister's baby shower --- yes that is correct...Samantha is having a baby! I hope to see some of you around the big city of Ilion. Toodles :)." Lynn Hladysz, assistant manager, email , Hillsdale, NY, registered. (Jan 24, 2004) Jacqueline Fitzer, kindergarten teacher, email, from Herkimer, NY, re-registered. (November 13, 2003) Laura Edick Luke, family nurse practitioner, email, from Ilion, NY, re=registered. (September 29, 2003) Ian Vandawalker, Artist, email, from Chicago, IL, re-registered. (July 27, 2003) "Thinkin' bout some old times inspired me to check this site and see what was happening... It's interesting to see the paths that life follows for each individual knowing where we all come from and observing who has done what for themselves. For some, the reality seems all too typical and quite expected... for others completely surreal. As for me, you may feel free to come to your own conclusions..." "Knowing well that there was little to offer me in the dreaded "valley" & feeling suffocated by the monotonous activities and lack of inspirational stimuli, 2 years ago my ambitions have lead me to create a change of atmosphere and move to Chicago. Things have been well as I'm finally making my break into the art world and creating a blissful existence as a professional artist. Currently I have several pieces on exhibit in galleries here in Chicago, as well as Boston & Maine. I've also been doing quite a bit of freelance work for people and musicians on the east coast;still finding time to volunteer as a counselor for people with developmental disabilities & interpreting sign language for deaf children. "I'm hoping that some old friends who don't know how to contact me see this and get a bug up their ass to drop me a line. I'd be awesome to hear from you!!!! especially if you're gonna be in the Chicago area, I've got a whole house to myself & love visitors!!! Live, Love, & Breathe deeply... Peace" Shannon Lally Perri, Special Education Teacher, email, from Ilion, NY, re-registered. (July 13, 2003) Anthony Rende, US Army - Sattelite Communications, email, homepage, from Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, re-registered. (July 13, 2003) "I am just letting everyone know I am going to Kuwait, I am remarried. My wife's name is Tasha. She is a wonderful southern girl. I have my two beautiful daughters still, and a new step daughter. Things are going well for me in the Army. I am doing ok. It would be good to hear from you all. If you want you can email me at the email given, or at my military account anthony.rende@us.army.mil" Jason Loomis, from Ilion, NY, email, re-registered. (April 19, 2003) Amy Greig Nunneker, mommy, email, from oneida, NY, re-registered. (March 10, 2003) Trisha Blovat, email, Ilion, NY, re-registered. (October 19, 2002) Jennifer Joy, Restaurant Manager, email, from Ilion, NY, registered in the directory. (September 30, 2002) Charito Byrne, a Music Student, email email, from Albany, NY, re-registered in the alumni directory. (modified September 17, 2002) Brandi Marshall Martin, Stockton, CA, sent news. (September 10, 2002) "Hey everybody. Just a line or two to tel ya how I am. I am almost finished with my BA and next fall will be teaching. It has been a long road but the end is in sight. Cameron started kindergarten on Aug. 21 and loves it. I had a hard time with it however. Jillian is 16 months old and has quite the personality already. I am still doing the stay at home mom thing and loving it. Steve is working for the county probation department so we are living the law abiding life- like there was any question? I hope everyone is doing well and living their dreams. I look back at the times in high school i cried, and I laugh. I look back at the times I laughed, and cry. Take care of yourselves." Jason Dempsey, account executive, email, from Ilion, NY, re-registered in the directory. (August 23, 2002) Michelle Boulia, Child Care Provider/MOM, Ilion, NY, sent news. (August 3, 2002) "Hi everyone! Congratulations to all on your accomplishments in career and family. I am currently working as a Child Care Provider. Following graduation, we traveled cross-country for three months. Ironically, after having traveled as far west as California, I still ended back in Ilion. Today, I have a lovely daughter who just turned 1 in April. We named her Kali Sage Brown. She was born April 11, 2001 after a very short labor and a delivery au natural (absolutely no drugs!) She was born 6lbs, 14 1/2 ounces, and 20 inches long. Hope to see some of you around Ilion as you return to see friends and family. Peace." Kathie Newell, email, from Kelowna, BC, Canada, sent news. (June 29, 2002) "Hi all, Just wanted to send out a bit of My newest news. On January 26, 2002 I am happy to announce that I had A little girl that we named Jolie(Beautiful) Michelle Newell Charette. She weighed 5 lbs. 11 ounces, and was 21 1/4 inches long. My other bit of news is I am finally getting married next month the 21st of July. It seems things would come up to push the wedding date back. :) We will be having the wedding here in the Kelowna area, were we have lived for the past year. Hope everyone is doing well.. best wishes to all." Steve Meakim, student, email, Nyack, NY, registered. (April 11, 2002) Kathryn Fischer, email, from Brockport, NY, re-registered. (March 19, 2002) Jennifer Gogol Boyer, High School Math Teacher, email, from Lakeland, FL, registered. (March 9, 2002) Jennifer Dillon, Pharmacist, email, Trumbull, CT, registered. (February 14, 2002) "Hi Ilion High Alumni, I graduated from Mass. College of Pharmacy Jan 2001. I'm currently living in Fairfield County Connecticut. I work for CVS Pharmacy in Newtown,CT. NO...You can't have any free Percocet:) Hope to make it back for the reunion at HCCC in October!" (February 14, 2002) Jessica Sparrin Salamone, Rochester, NY, genetic counselor, email, sent news. (February 11, 2002) "Hi Everyone! I have lots of good news to report. I was married on January 12th of this year to Rich Salamone (we met at RIT). Thanks to all of you who attended my wedding! Your presence made the day even more memorable. I also graduated from Johns Hopkins University and the National Institutes of Health at the end of January with a master's degree. Rich and I have settled outside of Rochester where I've accepted a position as a genetic counselor at the University of Rochester Medical Center. I'll also be teaching Medical Genetics at RIT this spring. I'd love to hear from you. Please feel free to e-mail or call. God Bless!" - Jess (February 11, 2002) Shevaun Dowd, theraputic recreation, email, Ilion, NY, registered. (September 24, 2001) Susannah Rose, NYS Trooper, email, Little Falls, NY, registered. (September 24, 2001) Tricia Turley, Assistant. Athletic Director/Compliance, East Boston, MA, email, sent news. (September 9, 2001) "Just wanted to send in an update. I finished my internship at the NCAA in June after learning a lot, making great contacts, and getting to enjoy three Division I National Championships (wrestling, ice hockey and baseball). I accepted an offer from Northeastern University in Boston in July, and began work as NU's Assistant Athletic Director for Compliance. I have put law school on permanent hold, and hope to pursue a graduate certificate in Non-profit Management here at Northeastern before completing a Master's in Public Administration. So far I am enjoying Boston and very happy to be back on the East Coast!" - Tricia Trisha Blovat, Ilion, NY, sent an update. (modified July 7, 2001) "just thought i would update my life. i am now a graduate of syracuse u. as of 12/00 i have my ms in secondary science edu. i have just completed my first year teaching. i teach living environment (biology) at clinton high school in clinton, ny. le is the fancy-schmancy name nys regents calls bio. any who...i hope all is well for everyone. life is good :)" - Trisha Eric Stalloch, High School Biology Teacher, email, Cicero, NY, registered. (April 27, 2001) Irina Papkov, email, Washington DC, registered. (April 10, 2001) Carrie Hoffman, email, is a full time student at the State University at Oneonta where she is pursuing her degree in Secondary Education, minoring in English Literature. She works as a computer technician at the college. (March 1, 2001) Jennifer Bourgois Hall, registered nurse, email, from Ilion, NY, registered. (November 2, 2000) Jason Dye, email, from Ft Lewis, WA, registered. (October 29, 2000) Brandi Marshall Martin, from Stockton, CA, registered. (modified February 11, 2002) "I am proud to announce that we welcomed our second child into the world on May 14th 2001. We named her Jillian Nicole. She weighed in at 8 pounds 8 ounces and was 20 and a half inches long. Cameron is elated to finally be a big brother, he is four now and will be starting school soon. How fast they grow! I also received my degree this may and will begin pursuing my BA in the fall at CSU stanislaus. I hope everyone back home is doing well and enjoying life, I know I sure am. Check ya'll later! :)" Brandi (modified May 30, 2001) Jennifer DeRocco, from Savannah, GA, sent news. (August 3, 2000) "Hey Ya'll. I been in the south too long. I was overwhelmed with home sickness when I read our web page. I'm so glad everyones doing so well. We's a kick ass class ain't we! Congratulations to every one who has graduated! and are going on further. Also congratulations and God Bless to all those who have started a family. Hey if anyones traveling in my neck of the woods your all welcome to stop by. Savannah is a beautiful old city. Tricia T's got the right idea about a class happy hour. Although I can't get home till Christmas and I suspect many more people will be home then to. Maybe even H.J. That would be great. But where can we go (some place with a minimal amount of Herkimer Jerkimers). Can somebody pick a time and a place(perhaps the Elks club?) I'd hate to have to wait another five years to see ya'll. Take care." - Jennifer Pete Marenfeld, email, from Tuscon, AZ, signed the Guestbook. (July 20, 2000) "What's up Bomber Alums? Or anybody else who for some odd reason is on this site? Anyways, well I graduated from SUNY Fredonia in December 1999, with a degree in Graphic Design. Well since then I've managed to spend some time in Belize and drive cross country for the third time, to settle in Tucson, Arizona, thats right the Old Pueblo, and don't ask, because, yes it's hot! But hey I don't have that New York humidity, or ice age temperatures. I'm currently working for the National Optical Astronomy Observatory as a graphic designer, we're also known as the Kitt Peak National Observatory, but anyways...well that's it from the desert!" - Pete Adam Bartron, email, from Little Falls, NY, visited the site. (July 17, 2000) "well helllllllooooooooo all!!! i just wanted to say hi to all of you who i never talked to in high school, 120 out of 130 of you, but the rest know who you are.(party on to all who dropped out, i hope my tax dollars are helping in purchasing the necessary supplies to raise your 1-5 yrs children:)) I would like congratulate Jamie on his winning of the lottery and the purchase of his own island. Jamie, I hear Guam is going at a reasonable price these days. well, for all who want to know something about the one who is so mysterious, me, I'm now practicing for a spot on the Olympic Curling Team. I'm soooo excited, who would have thought that all those years of Saturday morning bowling and scrubbing the Monastery would have paid off!!!! it's craziness!!! i think i have a good shot, except for this 4'2 samoen who is almost a perfect sphere, but he has such beautiful technique on the ice, like that of whale frozen in a glacier.... perfect serenity. I'm also pursuing my career as a writer. it's going slow, but it's moving. well, if i never see you all again, then goodbye and good luck, but if for some reason I'm drugged up enough to make my way back to the ten year reunion, then i will see ya'll then. always remember to breath out before you pass out!!!(you only have to hold it in for three seconds)" - Adam Amy Greig Nunneker, mom, email, from Oneida, NY, sent news. (July 3, 2000) "I am proud to announce the birth of my second child, Carly Grace Nunneker. She was born on February 12,2000,and weighed 8lbs. 10oz. 20in. I love that I can stay home with my girls,I wouldn't have it any other way! My older daughter Rachel turned two in May,she is the most beautiful girl I've ever known. I'm not even just saying that because she's mine. Mark and I are still living in Oneida. It is so nice to be in a town that is growing and not shrinking. I'm such a house wife now,you wouldn't believe it if you could see it. I garden, bake, knit..., the whole nine. I guess having kids really domesticated me. good luck everyone!" - Amy Matt McCann, from Baumholder, Germany, email, sent news. (June 29, 2000) "Hey everyone. Hope things are going well for everyone. Just wanted to drop a line to see how everyone is doing. Right now I'm stationed in Baumholder, Germany (near France and Luxembourg). The life as an army officer is ok, but there are a couple of good perks. Europe so far has been great, but I got some stuff I gotta go to over here first before I can really start having some fun. Hope everyone is doing great. My email address is McCannwr9@hotmail.com Well, I hope to hear from you guys soon. Take care." - Matt Bob Richards, Radio Production Director/Board Operator, email, from Plattsburgh, NY, sent news. (October 24, 2001) "Hey everyone. I just wanted to drop a few lines of news about me. Sad to say I am still in the North Country and it's gonna snow anytime now. I still work at WCHP in Champlain, NY but I am now the Production Director. I no longer DJ at Club Ground Zero in Plattsburgh. If anyone wants to know why e-mail me...it's a long story. I still DJ, but mainly at my house. If anyone likes House/Club/Trance I have my own cd and another one is one the way. Over all life is kinda boring and lonely, mainly 'cause my girlfriend of 4 years, Andrea, moved back to Syracuse for a better job. We are doing great, and coping with the long distance thing. Well that's it. Feel free to write. Take care all." Bob Damien Warner, from Omaha, NE, registered. (April 16, 2000) "Hi all! I am living in Omaha, NE with Sarah Delong. I currently work for First Data Resources as Manager of New Product Development, which means that I am responsible for finding new ways for credit card issuers to screw you out of your money! I was recently accepted into the Business School at the University of NE at Omaha to pursue a MBA degree. Take care and I hope to see you all soon." -- DW Brandi Marshall, email, from Stockton, CA, sent news. (March 16, 2000) "I was so excited to stumble across our web page. I just thought I would update you guys on me. So here goes. I had a little boy on March 18,1997. His name is Cameron Charles and he is just the best. Last year I relocated to sunny California where I am loving every minute of it. I am currently finishing my Elementary Education degree and working as a Preschool teacher. I love what I do. I am also engaged but no date has been set. I am still keeping the door open for Jean-Claude VanDamme. I enjoyed reading all of our success stories. We are an awesome class. Take care everybody and I'll see ya in 5 years." - Brandi Erin Denny, email, from Mohawk, NY, sent news. (February 14, 2000) "Hello! I'm glad to hear that everyone is doing so well. I'm finishing my fifth and final year in pharmacy school and working on my second rotation at NCS Healthcare in New Hartford. I graduate in June of 2000, and will hopefully be a licensed pharmacist by August. Once again, Congratulations to everyone on all your success." Shannon Burger, email, a Student, from Ilion, NY, registered in the directory. (Updated February 27, 2000) "Hi everyone! I just graduated in December 1999 from Oswego State with a degree in Sociology. I plan to continue school in the fall to become a guidance counselor. For now I am substituting to earn money. I hope everyone is doing well!" - Shannon Jamie DeJohn, email, from Ilion, NY, sent news? (January 24, 2000) "Hi........I just wanted everyone to know that I have recently won 6.7 million in the NYS lottery. Who knew that zero effort and strong antisocial tendencies could pay off so much!!! I have recently purchased an island near the Bahamas and am currently having my dream home built upon it. best wishes......" - Jamie Erika Meyer, Graduate College, Princeton University, email, from Princeton, NJ, registered. (January 16, 2000) Jennifer Gogol, email, from Lakeland, FL, sent news. (December 31, 1999) "I am still teaching 9th-12th grade math in Florida, but am working towards a certification to teach biology. I also got engaged on Christmas Eve 99. We are still discussing a time and place." - Jennifer Alyson Lamphear, Speech Therapist, email, from Owego, NY, registered. (December 21, 1999) "Hi! People have been talking about the Ilion Website, so I thought I'd check it out. In May I graduated from Geneseo State. I spent the summer at the camp that I've worked at for the past 3 years and now, I'm living in Owego, NY. It's very "quaint", more so than Ilion. I'm working as a Speech Therapist at an elementary school. I work with children in K-5 and am having a great time. This episode will only last until January 31, 2000, however, when I head to the Dominican Republic as a Special Education Provider with the Peace Corps. I'm not exactly sure what I'm getting myself into, so if you know anything about it, please LET ME KNOW!! I hope everyone has a fantastic holiday and the year 2000 brings more of the successes that I'm reading about!" - Alyson Erin Miers, email, from Ithaca, NY, sent news. (December 18, 1999) "Hi everyone. In May I graduated from Ithaca College and now I'm working on my masters at Cortland. I graduated with a degree in Health and Physical Education. It was so nice to read this page and see how well everyone is doing! Hope to see you home for Christmas." - Erin Patty Jess, email, from Amsterdam, NY, sent news. (November 8, 1999) "Hello everyone, and congrats to everyone who graduated, got married, has children, etc. I just graduated in May from SUNY Fredonia with a BS in Elementary Education, 2 weeks later I married Pete Conover (class of 93). We lived in Vermont for a while where he was a web designer and I was teaching pre-school. We recently moved to Amsterdam, to be closer to our families. We are expecting our first child in April, and we are very excited! Well, that is all of our news for now, I just wanted to say how happy I am that everyone is becoming so successful---way to go class." - Patty Nikki Murray, email, from Niagara Falls, NY, sent news. (October 24, 1999) "Hello! It is wonderful to hear that so many people are doing so well! I graduated from Niagara University in May with a degree in Psychology. It was not long before I realized that that is a pretty useless degree. So, I'm currently attending grad school(part-time) at UB. I'm going for my Masters in Social Work. I have no idea what I'll do with that either! I also work full time as a Case Manager for people with Developmental Disabilities. That's all for now!" - Nikki Kat Newell, email, from Burnaby, Canada, registered. (October 7, 1999) "Hi Everyone! I am currently living in Vancouver Canada..with My Fiance.. Whom I met in Florida...where I lived for 1 year, and worked as a preschool teacher. I plan to get married In the summer of 2000.. and then possibly return to Canada.. Where I hope to attend University.. Good luck to you all...and drop me a line if you want... Isn't it amazing how far life can brings us from where we thought we would be?? " - Kat Sheba Crocker, email, sent news. (August 30, 1999) "Hi all! Time has sure flow by, I recently graduated in May with a Business degree from the SUNY Inst. of Tech. I'm currently working at ConMed but looking for an opportunity out. I'm still going with Ken Hargrove and currently planning our July '00 wedding So if anyone wants to contact either of us you can reach us both at the above e-mail address. Take care all and I hope to hear from some of you." - Sheba Jody Tanner, from Syracuse, NY, signed the Guest book. (April 13, 1999) "Hello everyone! I am finishing up my 4th year at Syracuse University. I will be graduating this May with a B.S. degree in Mathematics Education. I am in the process of looking for a job teaching high school math. That's really all I have to report for now. Keep in touch!" - Jody Alex Osborne, law student, email, from Albany, NY, registered in the directory. (modified Jan 28, 2000) Ian Vandawalker, ARC, Human Services, email, from Ilion, NJ, registered in the directory. (modified August 4, 2001) Michelle Murray, a student, email, from Ilion, NY, registered in the directory. (modified May 31, 1999) "Hey guys! I will be finishing up my last year as a psychology major in May 2000(finally!) and then will be heading somewhere (?) for my masters in counseling. If you wrote to the other address listed, I probably didn't get the message so I apologize if didn't get back to you. Hope all is well with everyone and congrats to all the graduates!" - Michelle Jody Richards, a student, email, New Paltz, NY, registered in the directory. (May 6, 1998) Gregory Morris, Ilion, NY, sent news for the Class of 1995. (March 3, 1998) "Currently a Business Management student at SUNY Tech of Utica/Rome. Received the high standard of being placed on the Dean's list, 4 of last 6 semesters, at school. Can't wait for summer!!! Hi all of you Ilion High school graduates, BOMBERS #1 Oh yeah....I might even graduate on time!!!!" - Greg Renee Pierce, a Student, email, from Ilion, NY, registered in the alumni directory. (December 29, 1997) Jennifer DeRocco, semi-gourmet chef, Tybee Island, GA., email, was the third alumnus from the Class of 1995 to register in the alumni directory. (January 30, 1998)
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