Class of 1978
| Name: Kit Carson Duszynski |
| E-mail: kitcarsonduszynskiyahoo.com |
| Life after graduation: Learned to play guitar. Knew Donna Christian, Met Lori Addis.Any other parts of my Autobiography? Read Fyodor Doesteyevsky,"The Possessed",the Part where Stavrogin whispers in the Mayors ear. Thank you Ms. Frost,Kit |
| Business information: Parts Unknown |
| Current Address: Parts Unknown |
| Classes/activities/memories: "Our Town" Emily .Live people,Dead people.Youth. |
| Comments: Sic Semper Tyrannus |
| Name: Rebecca Gordon Rincker (Becky) [Maiden: Gordon] |
| E-mail: Krikett038@aol.com |
| Life after graduation: Since I moved to Texas our Freshman year everything I did I did here in Texas....I did however come back to Michigan for a breif time in the mid eighties....I lived in Lansing and worked for Michigan National Bankcard & Mcdonald Dairy. I came back to Texas and worked for Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas for about 10 years. Now I am a full time stay at home mom with 2 boys Dustin-13 and Branden-11...Their father is a full time plumber and we live in a small country town about 75 miles southeast of Dallas. |
| Current Address: 214 E. Southway Dr. Mabank, Tx 75147 |
| Classes/activities/memories: I remember having to go to the elementary school to have lunch...I remember a teacher by the name of Mr. Lister...he told us he invented Listerine...lol...I remember making up routines for the balance beam and the floor when we were doing gymnastics in p.e. I remember decorating our lockers and I remember the guys having really long hair and some of the upper classmen having beards....did that ever change??? |
| Name: Cheryl Rakowski [Maiden: Diefenthaler] |
| E-mail: cherylr@cobbhall.com |
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Current Address: 21025 Spears Rd Pinckney MI 48169 |
| Comments: I was in this class from Kindergarten through 11th grade and then moved away. |
| Name: Jill Dunham [Maiden: Jason] |
| E-mail: UPDATED 7.6.07 - jill.dunham@sbcglobal.net |
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Life after graduation: 1978-1982 attended MSU and received BS in Engineering 1982-1984 lived in Cincinnati and worked for Johnson Controls in HVAC 1984-1999 lived in the Detroit area and working in the telecommunications field Married in 1994 to David Dunham of Swartz Creek, MI (Flint suburb) UPDATE 9.20.05 - Two sons: Alex born in 1994 and Andrew born in 2002 Owner: Optima Telecom Consulting Update 7/6/07 - Project Manager for Cross Telecom |
| Business information: Project Manager for AT&T |
| Current Address: UPDATED 9.20.05 - 1042 North Stoneridge Drive Plainwell, MI 49080 |
| Name: Lisa Ann Kaniewski |
| E-mail: lkaniewski@comcast.net |
| Life after graduation: In 1978, I earned a cosmetology license which provided supplemental income while I attended Eastern Michigan University. In 1988, I obtained a BS majoring in mathematics, science and secondary education. While employed at Pinckney High School I obtained a MA in secondary education specializing in curriculum development from Eastern Michigan University. Currently, I am pursuing a second masters at Michigan Tech University in science education and a doctorate in educatiion at University of Michigan. Family: I lost my sole parent to cancer shortly after high school graduation. Consequently, I became a single parent and the primary caretaker for my siblings. In 1990, I married and had a second child. Today, I am a single parent dedicated to my children, granddaughter and career. |
| Classes/activities/memories: There were no times like those in high school. The physical changes and maturation we all endured coupled with the academics and extra curricular events made for eventful years for all no doubt. There are many classmates I wonder about and think of from time to time. Personally, time has instilled in me an appreciation for all the events in my life. And certainly those events of my high school days I am thankful for and all those who were part of it. I am currently a high school teacher and enjoy the energy and enthusium of today's youth as it reminds me of what it was like for me not so long ago. |
| Comments: I look forward to the next class reunion and the opportunity to recall favorite memories with friends and classmates of the class of 1978. |
| Name: Jim Looby |
| E-mail: jimlooby@mailcity.com |
| Life after graduation: Attended Michigan State, graduated in 1983 with degree in electrical engineering. Went to St. Louis, MO to work for Mcdonnell Douglas. Returned in 1986 to Michigan(Holland) to be closer to family. Working for medium sized company called Thermotron. Married in 1988(I think!). Divorced in 1992(I know!). Remarried in 1995 to girl from Holland. Now step parent of 3 teenagers. Help! |
| Current Address: 140 E. 16th Street |
| Name: Jean Kuhn Piotrowski |
| E-mail: Jsbirdwatchers@cs.com |
| Current Address: 168 Buckeye Trail Mocksville, NC 27028 |
| Name: Shannon Yost [Maiden: McLean] |
| E-mail: yostfam@net-port.com |
| Life after graduation: '78 Went to Western Michigan University on academic scholarships...'80 left on academic probation, HAD LOTS OF FUN WITH FRIENDS...'82 Married, wrecked motorcycle on honeymoon, moved to Lansing, moved to Tennesee, did some modeling, worked construciton...'86 Divorced, moved back to Michigan, moved back to Lansing, Warehouse Manager Electrical Wholesale, HAD LOTS OF FUN WITH FRIENDS...'90 moved to Big Rapids, Branch Manager Electrical Wholesale (competitor), met my husband...'93 Everything went to hell, moved back to Lansing, did merchandising from South Haven to Sault St. Marie, HAD LOTS OF FUN WITH FRIENDS...'94 Married Joe, moved back to Big Rapids...'95 had back surgery, new job at Chamber of Commerce...'96 (Dec) had baby girl...'97...'98 bought a house, new job at hospital, Oh my gosh! It's been 20 years since graduation, there are grandmothers my age...'99...'00 Happily married for 5 years, have a beautiful 3 year old girl, have a dog, a cat, a house,bird feeders, I bowl twice a week, watch X-Files & Voyager...Yada, Yada, Yada all pretty normal stuff, in a pretty normal middle class life. |
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Current Address: 20820 Ash Drive Big Rapids, MI 49307 |
| Comments: LOOKING FORWARD TO A 25 YEAR REUNION. Have been in touch with a few from our class. CHECK OUT www.ClassMates.com |
| Name: Pattie Bell [Maiden: Ransom] |
| E-mail: blnd32809@aol.com |
| Life after graduation: Got married in August of 1978, had a son in1980. Got divorced in 1981, remarried in September 1983 to Roger Messner. Had a wonderful daughter in March of 1983. Divorced in 2004 and oh what a mistake I made. But guess you learn from your mistakes. Getting ready to go to college to be a ultrasound tech. |