Class of 1978
The 25-Year Reunion

WHERE ARE THEY NOW?
FOUND - WITH BIO AND ADDRESS MADE PUBLIC
(as of November 23, 2003)

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.

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Dennis Allocco - Summit, NJ

Janet (Anderson) Leopardo - Hillsborough, NJ writes: Would you believe Iwas a bandy, but, so far, my oldest daughter (16) is in sports (like lacrosse and weightlifting) and my middle daughter (12) is a pop warner cheerleader, go figure! "

Kevin Austra - Delaware City, DE writes: "Twenty-five years ago I would have never figured that I would settle in Delaware. Though in all fairness, our river front town is within sight of New Jersey on the opposite side of the Delaware River. After the 1978 GL graduation I attended Seton Hall University and graduated in 1982 with a bachelor of arts degree in communications. Shortly thereafter I entered active duty in the Army as a Military Intelligence officer. After 12 years of military travel and training including paratroop school and a combat assignment in OPERATION DESERT STORM, I made the tough decision to leave the Army in search of a career that would offer more quality time with my ever growing family. Indeed, the excitement of disappearing for six months at a time for military deployments wore thin after a decade. Prior to saying good-bye to the Army I completed my masters degree in administration. Returning to the good 'ole United States from Europe I was thrust into what for me was the very unfamiliar world of job searching. After stumbling through interviews from Massachusetts to Georgia to Wisconsin I landed a position as a claims representative trainee with Progressive Insurance in Delaware. I remained essentially with the same branch claims office for eight and a half years at which time time I worked my way up from trainee to territorial claims manager. In a sense, my career history repeated itself as the mid-management position became an all consuming seven-day-a-week job. In January 2003 I made a lateral career move in the company and took on a field implementation and staff training job in Philadelphia. My territory includes southeast Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. I travel a lot more, but my weekends, holidays and evenings are now generally free from work commitment. That was a significant change for the better. Last year my wife Dorothy and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary. We have three children. Our eldest daughter is about to start high school this autumn. When I'm not working, helping with homework, or making innumerable repairs on the house I write articles for magazines and newspapers. Two years ago I was honored to have one of my articles appear as a chapter in a published book. As for my own book, well I've been slowly working on that for several years. One of these decades I will get the darn thing out for publication! I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion."

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Elizabeth Baechler - Guilford, CT writes: I still live in Connecticut and am currently learning how to parent two teenaged boys with grace, style and humor. Since our last reunion, I left my old law firm after almost 15 years to join a former colleague at his own firm. I still do litigation, but now concentrate more on employment and healthcare issues. I leave work every afternoon in time to be home after school, and sometimes work from home - what a blessing! I continue to seek adventure in the outdoors and have started section-hiking the Appalachian Trail in New England, with a trip to hike the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim scheduled for this Fall. I volunteer on my town's Conservation Committee and have some trail maintenance responsibilities of my own, which I have found is much more fun than the Board of the local Bar Association (which I quit). Good health and the love of family and friends is my good fortune. I will do my best to attend the reunion this year.

William Baker - Mahwah, NJ writes: "I have moved back to the New Jersey area to Mahwah, NJ. It's great to be back, after having lived in Pittsburgh, South Jersey, Switzerland, Japan, and North Carolina. I am now VP of Sales and Marketing for the Plastics Segment of Ciba Specialty Chemicals where I have worked for 21 years. I graduated from Rutgers in 1982 (BS in Engineering) and got my MBA in 1987 from U. of Pittsburgh. As many of you know, I married Barb Lewis From G.L. in 1983 and we now have 3 children: Marie (16), Billy D. (15) and Julie (12). They are all doing well but I am beginning to feel old. My golf game stinks, my finances are a wreck after the drop in the market, I added a few pounds, lost a step in running...But I am having a great time. I still try to run to keep in pseudo-shape, I play soccer every week, I do a lot of home remodelling, and we are always running with the kids someplace. We love being back in the NJ area and we are having a lot of fun being able to see friends and family more often!!"

Susan Barns (contact information unlisted by request)

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.

Gary Bernstein - Chatham, NJ writes: "Married last year for first time. Sr VP at Smith Barney in Short Hills."

Lisa Bescherer - Miami, FL

Joanne (Birr) Chatterton - Chatham, NJ

Nicole Bistis - Springfield, NJ writes: I am currently working in the computer consulting industry but still maintain a part-time counseling/teaching career. I am still skiing in the winter and playing golf in the summer. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion!"

Robert Block - Concord, NH writes: Living in Concord, NH, near family cabin in the White Mountains. Wife is Carrie and 2 kids, Katelyn and Rebecca, 9 and 6. Hobbies mostly are work-related but also like cross-country skiing, hiking, swimming, ethnic cuisine and love attending local methodist church. Physician at Darmouth Hitchcock Clinic but attending graduate school (I know I am a bit nuts!), pursuing a masters in public health."

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: "Where have all the years gone? I'm looking forward to catching up again at the reunion. 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! We live in a real "Mayberry" of a town near the Massachusetts/New Hampshire border. It makes Berkeley Heights look as developed as Summit, yet my neighbor down the street is Gary Kraemer (G.L. class of 1977)! On the work side, I run TechMarcom, Inc., a PR and marketing communications agency for start-ups and early stage companies. I've written 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'm also an adjunct instructor of communications 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 writes: "In May, I will have been married to my first wife Kay for 18 years. We have two boys - Scott 10 yrs old and Justin 10 yrs old (yes they are twins but total opposites) - and two cats - Shadow and Max (not twins). I am an environmental engineer that is currently helping clean up our fore-fathers messes/mistakes and Kay is a professor of nutrition at Syracuse University. We live in Skaneateles, NY (properly pronounced as scan-e-at-les but for those that prefer the local vernacular it's skinny-at-les) which is located at the northern end of that Finger Lake approximately 30 miles west of Syracuse. Yes winters are cold and snowey (about 135" this season) but it affords us outdoor activities such as sledding, skating, ice-fishing, skiing.... In addition to the winter activities, the lake is also beautiful for sailing when it's not frozen over. Hope all is well and hope to see many of you at the reunion." Craig is also a key part of the class reunion team.

Linda (Buck) Koppisch - Bedminster, NJ: Married Peter Koppisch, class of 1978, in 1990. Son Sean born 1991 and daughter Jaclyn born 1993. Reside in Bedminster, NJ since 1990. Everyone is happy and healthy and looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.

Peter Burke - Phillipsburg, NJ writes: "After graduation I spent 20 years in the Marine Corps. and retired as a Gunnery Sergeant. Married Patricia Tranquill in 1981 and have 3 daughters Roseann, Elizabeth and Nicole. Currently I am a watchmaker working for major watch company in New York City and life is very good."

Greg Burnside - Leesburg, VA

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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Edward Caffrey - Beltsville, MD writes: "Unemployed since October third of this year. I am currently taking training classes to update job skills. My job of 23 years was re-engineered. Trying to remain positive. My family is my support system. Anyone hiring?"

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

Mario Coccia - in processing of moving to Austria writes: "I regret to say that I cannot attend the reunion. I and my family will be moving overseas for me to continue my studies in theology! In May 2002, I earned an MA in theology from Seton Hall. Shortly afterward, convinced I should by my wife, I applied to a wonderful school called the International Theological Institute for Studies on Marriage and the Family (www.iti.ac.at). It's in a small town called Gaming in the foothills of the Austrian Alps. I was accepted this spring, and will be attending classes there at the end of August! That means, of course, that we'll be living in Austria until I complete my studies. Please go to the school's website for what the degrees mean--I'll be completing the requirements for the STM and then getting the STL, which is ultimately somewhat more than a PhD, if you consider that my MA didn't count for much toward the STM. I have turned my back on 17 years of medical advertising and communications, we have sold our house in Fanwood, NJ, and many of our possessions, found homes over the next 4 years for everything we want to keep. It looks as though there will be enough to last us 4 years, but I am also sure that God will provide. In any case, we'll be poor, but much happier. It's a big change for our children, aged 11, 9, 6 (girls) and 2 (boy), but they're all very excited to go! My wife started homeschooling them a couple of years ago, which she'll continue to do ove there. When we return, I will be most likely be teaching in a Catholic college or university or seminary, although I have no idea where right now. I truly wish I could attend this 25th reunion, but I should be at the 30th! I hope all is well with everyone and look forward to hearing from people and seeing pictures posted after the reunion!

Robin (Cohen) Sultzer - Newtown, PA writes: "I have been happily married for 21 years. My husband, Steve and I both graduated from Syracuse University. We are parents of two beautiful daughters, Rachel 18, a freshman at Temple University (can't believe it) and Samantha 14 a freshman in high school. Steve, the girls and I moved around the country before we settled in Bucks County, PA for the past 10 years. I am currently employed with a production company that designs, produces and manages corporate events and meetings throughout the country."

Nancy (Coleman) Katchen - Bridgewater, NJ writes: "I am happily married to Mitchell and have three beautiful daughters, ages 17,14 and 8. Their names are Julie, Melissa and Erica. I am a stay at home mom, and love to spend time with my family. I went to Montclair State College and majored in accounting. I worked in public accounting for a couple of years after graduation, and decided to stay home and raise our children."

Karen (Cook) Duffy - Princeton Junction, NJ writes: "I am very happy in my second marriage. We manage 4 kids (ages 17,15,13 and 10), a golden retriever and two careers between us. I am a licensed counselor and work in a school close to home. I am approaching my tenth anniversary as a cancer survivor this fall after being given a fairly grim diagnosis. I am looking forward to catching up with everyone and hope that I am recognizable!"

Ann Marie Corsello - Chatham, NJ writes: "Present: Massage Therapist, Self-Employed. Owner of A Quiet Oasis Massage. Has established and managed a
successful business in: Marriott, Madison, and Hilton Hotels, Corporations, Gyms, and Stress clinics since 1994. Other credentials: Certified Paralegal, Nationally Certified Massage Therapist. Graduate with a Bachelors of Arts degree from Loyola College, in 1983. Member of the NJ Sports Massage Team. Personal Trainer. To be awarded 8/03! Graduate of United Way Mentoring Program, Active in Civic and Community Affairs. Worked in many other fields: Legal, Library, Medical and Health, Baltimore Sun Newspaper Library, Surgical Assistant, Eye-care Assistant."

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!"

Patti (Crisafi) Bonner - Old Bridge, NJ

Carol (Crockett) Hoover - Mahwah, NJ

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Nelson Dane (location unlisted)

Diane (Davignon) Lubiak (contact information unlisted by request)

Mark DeCarlo -Piscataway, NJ

Ed Delia - Berkeley Heights, NJ

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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 writes: "Laura and I will be celebrating our 19th wedding anniversary this year and along with our children, Sarah-12 and Lars-9, continue to be blessed with good fortune and great health. I am busy at work...still with the same company since '86 although we have gone through a metamorphosis or two. I am a Managing Director in the Real Estate Executive Search Practice of Whitney Group ( www.whitneygroup.com ), an international search firm based out of NYC. Laura & I are very busy driving our kids everywhere... We love our "Village", neighbors, school, but most of all our local pubs!!! The whole family is planning on attending REUNION Weekend.

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."

Lauren Beth Gash - Highland Park, IL writes: "I recently retired after 4 terms in the Illinois State Legislature, and am now a Vice-President at AnShell Media. It's hard to believe that Sarah is a sophomore at Stanford University, and Ben is involved with soccer, debate team, a restaurant job, and computer/web design stuff as a high school senior! It seems like yesterday when they were only 4 and 2! But we've had the chance, in these last few years, to travel and do a lot of fun things. I'm an avid gardener. We look forward to the reunion."

Dan Geschwind (contact information unlisted by request)

Diane (Gilkey) Wallace

Ellen Gillich - Somerville, NJ writes: "Have stayed in NJ since graduation...lived in Glen Gardner for 11 years while married...got divorced...bought a house in Somerville in '97. Met the love of my life, John, last year...told him what a blast the 20th reunion was, so I should be able to get him to join me at the 25th! Have been working at Dow Jones (publisher of the Wall St. Journal) for 3 yrs as a computer programmer, since leaving my first programming job at Hoechst Celanese/Agfa Corporation after 21 years. But I'm ready for another change, so I'm currently in "job search" mode...hopefully will have something new to report by November! Looking forward to seeing everyone again...can't believe almost 5 years have passed!"

Donna (Greenwald) DeCarlo - Piscataway, NJ wites: "Married to Mark DeCarlo, we have 3 children Justin 12, Kyle 10, and Cherylin 9. I am a substitute teacher in Piscataway and Mark is a UPS driver, doing electrical work on the side."

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Jane Hessey Gastineau - Budd Lake NJ

Greg Hinchman - Colorado Springs, CO writes: I’ve been living in Colorado since graduating form GL. I've been with Lockheed Martin since college at CU. The balance of my time spent with my wonderful family – my wife Pam and daughters Julie(12) and Kylie(11). Mountain biking, off-road motorcycling and generous doses of rock & roll preserve my youthful ways (no, I’ll never grow up). I’ve been spending a lot of time in NY, and will probably do so throughout the year. I’ll plan to see you at the reunion – the last one was too much fun!"

Shauna (Hoglund) Hostetler - Wellington, FL writes: "Have been married to Ron Hostetler and living in Florida for 23 years. Mother of 5 children, 3 boys- 21, 20,& 17 2 girls- 3 and 6. At one point we had a child in almost every stage--1 in college, 1 in high school, 1 in middle school, 1 in pre-school, and 1 in a crib. We are definitely the oldest parents in our daughter's Kindergarten class--yet some of the youngest parents of college age children. Although I only attended GL for the end of my Junior and all of my Senior year, I have great memories of many--thanks! There are mnay I would love to see. I enjoy my family, exercise, reading, traveling, volunteer work at school, church, and community as well as just keeping pace with the activities of each of my children. I will be in New Jersey in May and July this summer and hopefully for the reunion."

Diane (Honan) Jacobus - Point Pleasant, NJ writes: I was married in 1997 to Scott and in 1999 we had our daughter Shannon Alysse. We live on the water in Point Pleasant and still enjoy our crazy summers boating and our quiet winters. I've been working for AT&T since 1979 and am working on my 24th year here. Would love to hear from you."

Beth (Howard) Gibson - Chatham, NJ

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Frank Irber - South Plainfield, NJ writes: "Moved to South Plainfiled, NJ in 1980 and still living there. Married 23 years with three girls, the oldest atttending
the University of Tampa. Just completed my first year driving a dirt sportsman racecar and New Egypt Speedway in New Egypt, NJ. Racing details on our Web site at www.fimotorsports.com.

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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 writes: I have been married to Eddie for 23 years! We have three daughters: Marci-16, Jami-13, and Kelli-11. (Hard to believe our oldest is driving! Time has gone fast, hasn't it!?) I worked for 7 years before having children and now enjoy being a stay-at-home Mom. We built a home last year and are enjoying our new community. I love playing tennis and volunteering at school. Hope to see you at the Reunion!

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Nancy (Kehrli) Whichard - Stokes, NC writes: "I graduated from East Carolina University in 1982 with a degree in interior design.I married Edward Whichard in 1980. Eddie and I farm in eastern North Carolina. Our main crop is tobacco. We also grow wheat, soybeans, corn and cotton. We have three children. Judson is eighteen, Clara Leigh is eleven and Marshal died in 1990 following surgery. Marshal was born with many heart problems. My husband and I are interested in restoring old homes. We have spent the past twenty years working on a house built in 1885. Two years ago we started working on the main "homeplace" on our farm. The house was built in 1922. This past Thanksgiving we moved in and are now enjoying the fruits of out labor. As well as farming, bookkeeping, etc. on the farm I do free lance interior design."

Arleen (Klaich) Teranishi - Palto Alto, CA writes" Married, one child (son, 9yrs. old). Relocated to California 15 yrs. ago. Currently employed as Controller of Vertical Networks, Inc. Parents still live in Berkeley Hts."

Peter Koppisch - Bedminster, NJ writes: Married Linda Buck, class of 1978, in 1990. Son Sean born 1991 and daughter Jaclyn born 1993. Reside in Bedminster, NJ since 1990. Everyone is happy and healthy and looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion.

Cindy Lea Kuntz - Scotch Plains, NJ writes: "I'M GETTING MARRIED !!!! I always figured the longer I waited the longer it would last! Actually, I always wanted to prove myself as a solo before I became part of a duo. So... it took me awhile !!! Ralph is a great guy (yes,Janice and Nicole- its the same guy you met at the last reunion!) Other than wedding plans...I keep busy with work, school,and volunteering. I am "The Queen of Crap in NJ", working for the Sewerage Authority as the Purchasing Agent and the administrative assistant to the Exec Director. Hey, I was always good at shopping! I just finished all of my governmental courses and am now certified as a Registered Public Purchasing Specialist. (That and $3 will get me a cup of Starbucks coffee!!!) I am very active in politics on the local and county levels. I also volunteer with handicapped children and veterans through the Elks (where I am also the Treasurer.)"

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Dennis Lang - Salem, NH - writes, "Married, and have two boys. Manage Media Software Development at Weather Services International (WSI). Our software is used by most of the TV stations in North America to produce and display their News Weather show. Our software is also used by most of the airlines and the military."

Tim Lewis - Middlesex, NJ

Chris Lubeck - Brandon, FL

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Christa (Marion) Pratt - Berkeley Heights, NJ

Randy Marshall - Jacksonville, FL

Bruce Mason - Raleigh, NC

Bruce Mastriana Freehold, NJ

Kathy (McGrail) Ayers - Branchburg, NJ writes: I've been married to Scott Ayers (GL class of 1976) for 20 years. We have two children, 17 and 12. I am the Office Manager for a local business."

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

Allison (Montgomery) Watts - Mitchells, VA writes: "I am recently divorced..YES!!!!! I have moved to the Culpeper, VA, area. I have my 3 kids, 6 horses, 3 cats, 3 dogs, 2 lizards, chickens, and fish....plus sitting for 6 birds for a co-worker for a few months. I am an Air Traffic Controller at Potomac Tracon which serves the airspace of IAD, DCA, ADW, BWI, and RIC. I have started taking karate and belly dance classes. I still do alot of crafts which I love. We finished moving into our new home The first week of March and I absolutely love it. Life is good. Oh, and I have started studying Buddhism. And get this!! I am starting to see a new guy and it ends up he is a piper of all things! I am going to start pipe lessons again! Yes...i was one in the pipe band....short, fat..never talked much...I've changed some... hehhehehehehehe ...no...i did NOT get taller....LOL!

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Diane (Nordgren) Skoss - Berkeley Heights, NJ writes: "Still publishing martial arts books (at the rate of about 1 every 2-3 years), programming Web sites, and teaching Shinto Muso-ryu jojutsu in Madison, NJ."

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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 writes: "Married to Jenna Hecht Olsen of Columbus, Ga. Three children- Addie age 13,Callen age 11, Brandt age 3. Occupation- Chemical Engineer(Ga.Tech)/ Buisness Owner- Elite Cement Products Mfgr of adhesives and building materials for the construction market. Play tennis in my free time."

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Mark Paone - New York, NY

William Percario - Soth Plainfield, NJ writes: "Married for 12 years have 2 girls Kimberly 11 & Kristy 7. Own 2 companies K&B Consulting LLC. a computer company & K&B Maintenance LLC. a office, condo, home mantenance company."

Roberta Perone - Anthem, AZ writes:" I have recently moved back to Arizona from Colorado this past year. I transferred with my company I was with. Though it has been a busy year in the Mortgage business that I am in, I still found time to build my first home. My parents and siblings also live here in Arizona. We all moved to the west in 1987 to get away from the cold weather of New Jersey and never returned to live in the east coast. My last visit back to New Jersey was 1996 to visit some relatives but we do not go back that often."

John Piccola - Fanwood, NJ writes: Married in 1983, Three boys, 17,15,13. Still a volunteer fireman since 1981."

Vince Plakotaris - Annandale, NJ writes: "I'm a self employed contractor and married 13 years with 2 boys, Vincent Jr. age 12 and Nicholas age 4 - both of whom play lots of baseball. I look forward to seeing everyone at the 25th."

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!"

Jennifer (Proud) Mearns - Shaker Heights, OH writes: "Spent 15 years in sports marketing business and 4 years in executive recruiting. After 14 years in NYC, moved to Raleigh, NC for two years. Now living in Shaker Heights, OH with husband, Geoff, and five children (ages 11 and under)."

Diana (Psyras) Ward - Cupertino, CA writes: Jim & I are living in the Bay Area, Cupertino. I can't believe that I've been here for over 20 years! Jim is a more recent transplant from Minnesota where people really do say things like "ya, you betcha!" We spend our time hiking, cycling, skiing, climbing, unwinding on the coast and enjoying our friends. I retired from high-tech sales a few years back and Jim directs an engineering group, which is turning him even grayer. We are contemplating adopting a child currently. Our thoughts turn often to our homes and families and we both feel lucky to have grown up in wonderful places. And we still have our very distinct accents to prove it!"

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Deb (Quandt) Calabrese - Bayville, NJ writes: "I am married and just had a house built here in Bayvile 2 years ago. We are still unpacking. I am a Domestic Goddess raising my 4 year old son. I was a Floral Designer/Manager for 27 years. I am now retired."

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

Lisa Reynolds - Lighthouse Point, FL

Cindy (Rigo) Morofsky - Coral Springs, FL writes: "Currently at home taking care of Meghan (age 7) and Jason (age 3). Taught Emotionally Handicapped children at Broadview Elementary School in Broward County, Florida for 14 years. Married to Barry who is an Account Executive for Option One Mortgage Company. Active with children's activities and swimming, biking, exercising, rollerblading, traveling, cooking, entertaining, ... sounds boring, but after teaching for 17 years, it is a nice change!"

Roy Roseberry - Pilesgrove, NJ

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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.

Scott Sampson - Bekleley Heights, NJ

Jan (Schmidt) Yannopoulos - Goshen, CT - According to Jan's sister, Susan, she has "one adorable daughter Sophia, age 11. Jan has her Degree in Economics, she entered college at 16 and graduated at 19, worked in the shipping field, where she specialized in Oil Futures. Married a Greek Shipping Executive, and now does alot of community/charity work in Connecticut."

Carolyn (Schnepf) Gan - Hillsborough, NJ writes: "I'm still working part-time in accounting at Chubb Insurance. My prior career was in credit management and I keep saying when the kids get a little older, i'll go back to it and work full time. I keep finding myself getting busier and busier as they get older. My son Kenny is almost 11 years old and active in various sports- 2 basketball teams, travelling soccer and baseball. It seems nowadays sports are all year round rather than seasonal. My daughter Ally is 8 years old and she is as busy as her brother. She plays travelling soccer also and softball. I am also a Brownie leader for my daughter and on the Board at our Pool club. I do alot of volunteer work at my children's schools too. My husband Tom and I just celebrated 13 years of marriage. I can't believe how fast time is moving these days. I hope I can make it to the reunion. I have to see where our soccer tournaments are that wkend."

Lucy (Schwill) Kroemer

Michael Sedita - Stirling, NJ writes: "I've been living in Long Hill (Stirling) since my 1st son Michael was born in 1986. I have a wife, Donna, who was at the last reunion with me - we have been happily married for over 20 years. As for my business I still own Sedita Reality and Maintenance King. My 2nd son is 13. And we have a dog, Frosty. Hope to see you all at the reunion."

Don Shugard - Middletown, NJ

Nancy (Shovlin) Varin - Bedminster, 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

Karen (Stoyell) Foley - Odessa, FL: writes: Graduated from Niagra University and was married soon after to my husband from Toronto. We have 2 children, both girls, and just celebrated our 20th anniversary. I currently manage a freight company with 64 drivers and live in the suburbs of Tampa Florida."

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Stuart Tarmy - West Orange, NJ

Andreas Teich - Bay City, MI writes: here have been few changes in my life since the 1988 reunion. I have the same wife, Tracy (17 years), the same son, Jonathan (11 years) and the same job, Pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church (9 years). My involvement in community projects continues to expand and I'm learning more about local politics than I care to know. Among these community efforts, work on the renovation and physical rebuilding of our library system properties is a highlight. Watching the revitalization of this river town is a real pleasure and working to make it happen, a joy. "

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!"

Ed Then - Pohatcong, NJ

Kerry (Tilden) Burns - Maplewood, NJ writes "I am a Family Manager for Ray (16), Lizzie (11), Teddy (7) and Steve (a partner with Accenture). We live in Maplwood, NJ where we are all very active in our local Methodist church and all play golf. In the Fall I will begin my Masters of Theological Studies at Drew Theological School in Madison, NJ."

Craig Tillberry - Spring Hill, FL

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Robert Urbanowski - Exeter, NH writes: "Happily married, three kids, three cars, pretty typical suburban lifestyle. Sales engineer for a software distributor."

Leslie (Waddell) Workman - Basking Ridge, NJ writes: "Having successfully worked in financial services for such giants as AT&T Communications, Bank of America and Citibank, I am now thankful to be home full time raising our two boys, Christopher (8) and Kyle (4)."

Mark Wilser - Newport Beach, CA

Bill Weisgerber - Basking Ridge, NJ

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

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