Class of 1978
The 25-Year Reunion

FOUND AND CONFIRMED - 2003! (updated March 15, 2003)

Here are classmates who have sent us their updated home and e-mail addresses since March, 2003. They are in alphabetical order by last name at time of graduation. If a name is in red/underlined, click on it to send that person an e-mail. Please make sure we have your correct contact information by clicking on the button.

For a list of classmates found for our 1998 reunion but still not confrmed for 2003, click here

Some classmates have sent us current photos! To see them, click the button.

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Kevin Bataille - Waterbury VT

David Bauers - Irvine, CA wrtites: Have made my living doing what I love - making videos. I am an event videographer going on 14 years. My website is www.thevideoman.com. Recently moved from NJ to California.

Lisa Bescherer - Miami, FL

Joanne (Birr) Chatterton - Chatham, NJ

Nicole Bistis - Springfield, NJ br>

Robert Block - Concord, NH

Phillip Bolton - Bernardsville NJ -- Phil and his wife, Heather, have a son, Gregory (born 1995) and a daughter, Avery (born 1998). Phil works at Martindale-Hubbell. His hobbies are fitness, reading, golf, tennis and enjoys playing just about any other sport. He still enjoys Southern Rock- just like in high school, and listen to most types of music."

Jon Boroshok - Groton MA writes: writes: "Where have all the years gone? I'm looking foreard to catching up again at the reunion. I'm living in a real "Mayberry" of a town near the Massachusetts/New Hampshire border. It makes Berkeley Heights look as developed as Summit! I've been married to Caren since 1996, and we have two children - Stephanie (born Nov. 1998) and Tyler (born June 2001). Thankfully, still no minivan in our garage! I run TechMarcom, Inc., a PR and marketing communications agency for start-ups and early stage companies. I've also witten articles and columns that have appeared in The Boston Globe, Crain Communications, Primedia Business Magazines, ZDNet, CMP Publications, East Bay Business Times, Mass High Tech, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, DM News, PRWeek, and more. I've also "ghost-written" many articles and white papers on behalf of company executives, and serve as an adjunct instructor of communications/public relations at Emerson College in Boston."

Tim Brenner - Belleville NJ wtites "I am divorced with 3 wonderful girls, Erika 17, Tamie 15, Kaley 9. I have been in NJ since finishing 4 years in the Navy. I have been in the fabrication field for the past 24 years, and I currently run a company called Newark Wire Cloth, in Newark NJ."

Carolynn (Briggs) Parisi - South Plainfield, NJ wrties, "I am married with 2 children, Shawn is 11 and Renee is 8. I am the School Technology Coordinator at Mount Saint Mary Academy in Watchung, NJ."

Craig Bruening - Skaneateles, NY

Nanette (Burton) Kryston - Bedminster, NJ writes: "I have been married to Steven J. Kryston of New Providence, NJ (graduate of New Providence H.S. and Jersey City State College) for 20 years. We have one 16 year old son who is a sophmore at Bernards High School. We have been the owners of Kryston's hardware Ltd. in Summit, NJ for 7 years. Although I have a B.S. from Montclair State College in Education, I retired from teaching in the year 2000 and can now be found at my hardware store in Summit. Our family activities include snow skiing, jet skiing, scuba diving, frequent visits to Florida to see Nanette's parents, and camping. Out son, Scott, recieved the rank of Eagle Scout in December of 2002. Stop by our hardware store on Springfield Avenue in Summit and say hi!!"

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Jeanne (Carey) Yerdon - Jacksonville, FL writes that she is single, and the proud mother of Tto sons, Kyle (11), and Brian (7). Love living the warm Northern Florida southern life since graduation. Career: Mortgage Banking as Vice President- Manager of Credit Policy for Alliance Mortgage Company last 10 years. Avid Sports & Music enthusiast following Florida State Universtiy - alma Mater and still love the Rock N Roll following my Jersey roots with THE BOSS, etc.

Gregg Chatterton - Chatham,NJ

Steve Corsello - Durham, PA writes: "We live in a small town too, in Durham, PA on the Delaware River about 45 minutes west of B-Hts. off of Route 78. 1,250 people in an area of 10 square miles.... A developer's dream. So far-- we have been proactively able to keep out the developers along with their lawyers. My Rob and Tom like basketball, fishing and hiking. Christine and Ginni are into dance. The 2 little girls like to eat and play all day....amazing energy!"

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Ellen Feldman - Rye, NY writes: "I moved back to the New York area with my family (husband, Michael Sittenfeld, and nearly 5-year-old daughter, Leah) in November 2000 after 16 years in Chicago.I'm now working in New York in publishing again, as I did after college. This time I'm at Alfred A. Knopf."

Ward Feste - Downers Grove, IL -- Ward is the Managing Director of The Whitney Group. He and Laura have been married since 1984. They have two children Sarah (born 7/91) and Lars (born 2/94). Ward reports that their dog, Ramsey, was born in 1996, but doesn't know his Guinea Pig, Zeek's birthday. "

Lori (Forman) Suwak Santa Rosa Beach, FL writes:"After graduating high school, I attended High Point College, N.C. for two years and transferred to Fairleigh Dickinson, NJ for a year. Traveled to Kentucky for a year. Worked in Missions there. Moved to South Jersey and met my husband in Toms River while working with youth at church.Married in May,1983. Finished my B.S. degree at Monmouth Univ. and worked as a Medical Technologist at Brick Hospital. Had our first baby in 1987, a girl, Rebekah, who is now 15. Owned a home in Tuckerton,NJ and worked at Long Beach Island Medical Center. Had TWO more babies: Caleb (12), and Sarah(10). My husband retired early as a policeman and we moved to Florida 8 years ago. And we had a fourth child, Rachel, who is 4. I substitute teach at the local High School in all subjects, and enjoy the life God has given me through His Son, Jesus Christ! I often think of my classmates from High School and days that I spent there. My sister, Tammy (1979) hooked me up with this Web site. And I'd love to hear from you!"

Carolyn (Fraser) Whelan - Warren NJ writes: "Happily married for 15 years to Edward Whelan. Two wonderful daughters - Meghan 11 1/2; and Shanna 8 1/2. Just passed my 20 year service anniversary with Lucent, where I still do software development."

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Anthony Gaito - Washington Twp. NJ writes: "Married Sandra Stortz in 1990. Sandy is a New Providence High School graduate. We have two children, Danielle Carmene Gaito 12years old (High Honors) and Anthony Ross Gaito II 10 ½ years old (Honors). Anthony was the wrestling league champion at 70 lbs. in 2002. We have a dog named Norman, two Bearded Dragons, and a fish. I am currently employed by The Gale Company and am working on the AT&T account as an outsourced construction project manager."

Jane Hessey Gastineau - Budd Lake NJ

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Shauna (Hoglund) Hostetler - Wellington, FL

Diane (Honan) Jacobus - Point Pleasant, NJ

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Marc Jacoby - Evanston, IL write "Teaching at VanderCook College of Music, ocassionally playing piano around Chicago, doing my Ph.D in Music Education at Northwestern University, and developing music education software. Married to Roxanne (18 years in September 2003) w/ 2 kids - Rachel,9 and Ellis, 7."

Deborah (Jewell) Blackshear - Orange Park, FL

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Chris Lubeck - Brandon, FL

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Randy Marshall - Jacksonville, FL

Bruce Mastriana Freehold, NJ

Kathy (McGrail) Ayers - Branchburg, NJ

Kathleen McKeon - San Francisaco, CA writes: "Greetings from the West Coast! I have been living in San Francisco since 1984 - nearly 20 years. Bought my current home/residence in 1986 ... A sweet and modest Victorian in a cozy San Francisco neighborhood. I have an eight year old daughter, Kelsey, who attends a local parochial elementary school. When my daughter turned three I resigned from a Sales Position with Okidata ... The business travel was too demanding. Since that time my daughter and I have traveled extensively visiting 8 European countries and Japan. I am now searching for employment, most likely a non-travel sales position with a Computer hardware or software company. Thanks for putting together the 25 year GL Reunion. My attendance is dependent on business obligations/restraints. Take Care."

Beth Merachnik - Cambridge, MA

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Melanie (Oakes) Rockwell - Glendale, CA writes: "Well, the big news in the Rockwell house since our 20th reunion is our new son, Ethan, who was born on May 11, 2002. Undeterred by the fact that we will be 60 years old when he graduates from high school (!), Steve and I have plunged enthusiastically into first-time parenthood and are having the time of our lives! Gotta pay for college now, so I've put my acting career on the back burner and accepted a nice promotion at work. I'm currently managing the Customer Support department and working on New Business Development as well. Steve is Mr. Mom during the day, acts in repertory from May through September at his theatre company and auditions for acting gigs in between. We're looking forward to starting a search for our first house next month, if the California real estate prices don't kill us first!"

William Olsen - Atlanta ,GA

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Vince Plakotaris - Annandale, NJ

Judith (Preston) Grayhack - Pittsburgh, PA writes: "Went to Boston College undergrad and Northwestern for grad school. We lived in Iowa for 6 years, and have been in Pittsburgh since 1994. I worked as an assitant professor at the University of Pittsburgh, and have recently resigned from the full-time faculty to be an adjunct. This way, I'm able to spend more time with our 4 kids: Sean (12), Clara (10), Adam (7), and Erin (4). We rarely get to New Jersey since my parents relocated 4 years ago, but judging by the pictures from the last reunion, it looks like the 25th could be worth the trip! I think the reunion team has done some great work!";

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James Reilly, Jr. - Dallas, TX is involved in Real Estate Investment Business,Construction,Developing and Cattle Ranching in Texas

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Janice Sampson - Westfield, NJ writes: "Still residing in Westfield, NJ. After working many years as a civil defense paralegal I entered the medical education field. I worked for 5 years as a Senior Director of international events (drug launches and promotion) and as Director of Operations for the same medical education agency. Although it was a rewarding career and I traveled to some incredible destinations, international travel had its shelf life and so does the pressure of being in charge of intense events with international challenges. So, I needed a break. I decided to go back to school yet again, for something I always wanted to do. I am in my first year/second semester of a threeyear program studying American Sign Language/Deaf Studies." Janice has also generously offered to use her event planning expertise to lead our 25-year reunion team.

Don Shugard - Middletown, NJ

Leslie (Smith) Collins - Jonesboro, GA writes: "I'm a mother of three, Theresa age 12, Amanda age 14 and Timothy age 18, and I've been married to Terry Collins for 22 years. We have lived in Georgia for the past 10 years, and love it. I'm also a Senior Systems Engineer at the Home Depot Store Support Center in Atlanta. We love to go camping, playing with our three dogs, and work around the house when we can find the time."

Michael Smith - Berkeley Heights, NJ

Kathy Sonnenberg Hudkins - Quakertown, NJ writes: "I have been living in Hunterdon County, NJ for the past 15 years. I am married and have 2 lovely daughters, Kristin (21) and Kimberly (9). After a forced-retirement from AT&T in '98, I have been at Avaya Inc. for the past 5 years. I am currently the webmaster for Avaya.com."

James Steingas - East Corinth, VT

Douglas Stone - Beverly Hills, CA

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Scott Tenenbaum - Berkeley Heights, NJ writes: "Married to Toni, 14 year old son Jason (going to GL this September) and 2 year old son Nicholas. Still in Berkeley Heights!"

Craig Tillberry - Spring Hill, FL

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Robert Urbanowski - Exeter, NH

In Memorium: We are saddened by the loss of: Brian Branum, Susan Engo, Nancy Herbst, Ed McElgunn, Mike Rollison, Kent Santoriello,
Tony Yanotta

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