WELCOME
STALLIONSCLASS OF 1986
25TH
CLASS REUNION
46915 Hayes Road
Shelby Township, MI 48315
Saturday, November 26, 2011
7:00pm – 1:00am
Food All Night
Hot Pasta, Chicken, Tenderloin, Vegetarian options, Fruits, Cheese, Nacho Bar & Burger Bar
Open Bar
Serving Stallion favorite Beverages
Bica Grodsky, Lisa
Currently living in Troy, MI
Married to Larry for 15 years. Larry is a tri-county realtor for Real Estate One. Ferndale HS class of 1984. U of M class of 1988
Children: Luca 13 ½ and Gabriela 10
Occupation: Coordinator for 7 years with Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency, a community action agency. I currently work for a federal energy conservation program, Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
I have been an active PTA/PTO parent at our children's school, Trustee for the N.O.I. Foundation and is an active member in the Italian-American Community.
I really enjoyed the 20th reunion getting reacquainted with old friends like Joelle Roelandt & Erin Reid and hanging out with Thorpe Elementary & Grissom Junior High School classmates as well! Facebook has helped continue contact with everyone since then.
Benka, Michael “Mickey”
Currently living in Macomb, MI
I got married in 2000, we celebrated our 11th
anniversary this year
Children: All starting with the letter A – Alex 10, Alyssa 8 and Andrew 3
Occupation: I work in the elevator industry as an Account Representative for 15 years. I started with Dover Elevator, which was then bought by ThyssenKrupp Elevator and I worked there until 2005. About 6 years ago I accepted a positive with Schindler Elevator, where I work today.
We spend most of our summer weekends up-north at our cottage on Lake George, near Clare, MI.
We recently built our home in Macomb, prior to that we lived in Chesterfield Township for 9 years.
Burley, David
Currently living in Sterling Heights, MI
Married to Lynn for 18 years (June 1993)
We have 5 children – our oldest son Chris is 16, sophomore at SHHS. He is the captain of the boys cross country team and has been on varsity since freshman year. He is currently the top cross country runner at SH. His personal record for the 5k run is 17 minutes, 39 seconds. Our 2nd Anna is 14 a freshman at SHHS. She is in marching band and plays the clarinet. She joined the girls cross country team, but due to an injury couldn't run in any competitions this year. Our 3rd Michael is 13, in 7th grade at Flynn Middle school. He plays the trumpet in the Jazz band. He likes to run track in the spring. Our 4th Mary is 11, in 6th grade also at Flynn. She plays the Clarinet in band and Jazz band. She also likes taking dance classes. Our youngest Kathleen is 7, in 2nd grad at Jefferson Elementary. We have a little white Maltese named Snowball.
Occupation: I work at Grant Ind. As a manufacturing engineer for 25 years. Started about a year after I graduated from SHHS.
Lynn is a teacher for South Lake Middle school in St Claire Shores
Capps, Dawn
Currently living in Palm Coast, FL
Divorced
I have 4 children: Miranda, John, Ryan & Rebecca
Occupation: RTM Clerk with Lowe’s Home Improvement
Choyke Rybinski, Deborah
D’Ambrosio D’Agostino, Lisa
Currently living in Chesterfield, MI
Married to John for 16 years
We have two daughters
Occupation: I work part-time doing accounting work at American Brake and Clutch, Inc. and Pazzi Inc.
When I have some free time I usually take a cooking class, go golfing, work out at the guy or try to get in some traveling. Free time doesn’t seem to happen to often when you have a daughter in travel soccer and another daughter on a dance competition team.
Cronin, Kenneth
Currently living in New Baltimore, MI
Newly married, 4 months ago to Martha
Children: Mitchell (17 ½) and Alyssa (16)
Occupation: Lead Software Developer – Compuware Corporation
In my free time I enjoy spending time doing anything with my wife, kids and zoo (4 cats/3 dogs). I play ice hockey, DJing parties, playing video games and sometimes playing my drums.
What I remember most about high school was the marching band. Great times with great people
D’Andrea Dawson, Linda
Currently living in Clarkston, MI
Married to Marc Dawson since 1994 (17 years)
Our daughter Skylar just turned 13 years old, she loves horseback riding, hoping to jump soon
Occupation: Mass Retail, Account Manager for Foster Grant International, for the past 6 years.
We love the outdoors; spending our summers on Lake James, biking, motorcycling, riding quads, playing Euchre and time with our friends. In 2009 I became a European Citizen, we have been to many wonderful countries: Italy, Turkey, Spain and England.
DeGrande Jr, Michael
Currently living in Sterling Heights, MI
Married to Carrie since 1991 (20 years)
I have two boys, my oldest son is Michael J. DeGrande the 3rd. He is 19 years old and currently attending Saginaw Valley State University. My youngest son is Daniel T., he is 16 years old and is currently attending Sterling Heights High School.
Occupation: I have been working on the quality side of engineering with Ford Motor Company for the past 23 years, employed by TDM a wholly owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company
I like to spend my free time at the guy, golfing or bowling.
There isn’t any one person I am looking forward to seeing at the reunion since I didn’t stay in touch with too many people I graduated with. I have to admit it seems like I talk to more people from my class now on face book then I did when I went to high school. I guess as you get older you mature instead of being all caught up in who is who in high school.
De Croix Mastronardi, Sandy
Currently living in Shelby Township, MI
Married to Ron since 1998 (13 years)
3 Children: Daunte 10, Brooke 8 and Luke 4
Occupation: Pharmaceutical Sales & Independent Contractor – Public Health Sanitarian.
Interests: Rollerblading, biking & cheering on y children's’ hockey & soccer teams
Hayden, Jon
Currently living in Holly Springs, North Carolina
Married to Gwyn for 16 years
We have 1 daughter Regina 20 years old and
a son Devan 14 years old
Occupation: Software Engineer for NetApp
Hobbies are running, woodworking and spending time with family
Hussaini, Akbar
Kuron, Robert
Currently living in Rochester Hills, MI
Married 14 years to Arlene
We have 2 kids: Alexander 10 and Bradley 8
Occupation: Owner & Operator of Pro Audio and Lighting. 2 store locations plus internet www.proaal.com
Things to forget – Who remembers High School?
Lasala, Paul
Currently living in Macomb Twp., MI
Married to Kelly for 17 years
We have 1 child, Dominic who is 11 years old
Occupation: Middle School Principal in the L’Anse Creuse Public Schools
In my free time, I love watching sports (especially Michigan Football), golf, hanging out at the beach and boating (when I get a boat)
What I remember the most about SHHS is how huge our class was. I actually met a girl at college orientation, as we talked we realized we went to school together all 3 years and never knew each other. Small world.
People I would like to see at the reunion are Angie Gerrity, Matt Cherian and Al Karazia
Litteral Schumacker, Tammy
Currently living in Houston, TX
Married
Children: Erica 17 years old, Brad 15 years old & Cameron 13 years old
Just moved to TX in August because of my husbands job with Nexeo Solutions.
Occupation: prior to our move, worked for the Anchor Bay school district as an 8th grade language arts teacher.
Graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in education.
I am not able to attend the reunion, but would like to give my best to the SHHS class of 1986. have a great time!
Lojewski, Sandy
Currently living in Clinton Township, MI
Currently single, no children
Occupation: Automotive CAD Designer
McEvoy Krocht, Patty
Currently living in Ann Arbor, MI
Married to George for 10 years
2 sons – Garrett 8 and Brendan 6
I attended U of M and graduated in 1990 with a double concentration in Psychology & Communications. I moved to Louisville, KY to be with my Mom at the end of her life and stayed for 6 years. I received my Masters of Science in Social Work (MSSW) at the Kent School of Social Work at the University of Louisville, Graduated in 1999 and moved back to Ann Arbor.
After being set up on a blind date by Lisa (Plohetski) Paddock in 2000, I married George. We love attending U of M football, basketball, soccer and hockey games, as well as attending many plays and concerts in Ann Arbor.
Mueller, Stefan
Currently living in Rochester Hills, MI
Married to Sarah (Youngman), SHHS class of 1987
Two boys: Zachary 15 years old and Nicholas11 years old
Occupation: CAD designer with General Motors, 10 years contract, 14 years direct employee
Modica, Steven
Currently living in Inver Grove Heights, MN
Married for 14 years
3 Children: Michael 13, Alexis 12 and Marisa 9
Occupation: Chief Technical Officer, Small Tree Communications. We were instrumental in integrating Android devices with the military’s new radios
In my fee time I like to go fishing, firewood and football
I remember being a guitar player for various bands. Jazz band with Mr. Hasbacher and electronics with Mr Denhard. I remember the smoking area, open lunches and carrying a pocket knife to school (Mr Denhard even borrowed it from time to time). I remember having much longer hair ;)
Most of the people I knew well were in different grades. Chris St Onge was older. Derrick Wolf and Chris Rea were in bands with me. Dave Golus was younger.
O’Dowd Hardy, Denise
Currently living in Shelby Township, MI
Married to Jerry for 16 years
2 Daughters: Hana 11 years old & Amber 9 years old
Occupation: Account manager at Dajaco Industries
Interests: Coaching daughters soccer teams, playing soccer and tennis; spending time with family & friends
Best memories: the fun times with the girls on the tennis team and spring break in Daytona with Sandy
Ridky Jurban, Pamela
Currently living in Clinton Township, MI
Married to Tim since October 2006
We only have 4 legged kids: Snickerdoodle 4 Yellow lab and Litl’B 11 Welsh Terrier
Occupation: I was a Postal worker from 1997-2003, I fell out of the truck and broke my back in 3 places. I am retired and disabled I currently own my own business as an Independent Consultant with Tastefully Simple. I do home taste-testing parties, catalog parties or just sell it from my website: www.tastefullysimple.com/web/pjurban
Interests: Reading, play Pogo, facebook, travel, cook and play with our dogs
Best memories: several teachers and will never forget the camp counselors who got to go camping with 6th graders for a week. That was a lot of fun. My partner was Art Tacderas. I would like to forget all the times I dropped by books & lost homework assignments LOL
I was not able to attend the reunion, I would look forward to seeing everyone, to see how they changed and what they are doing. I lost contact with a lot of my friends that I hung around, as we got older, moved on to other things and people. I really hope everyone has a fantastic time. I will be thinking of all the fun you are having, while I bask in the sunshine of the Caribbean islands.
Parrell, Dan
Currently living in Oxford, MI
I have two wonderful kids Rachel and Sean.
Occupation: I have a stable job with the federal government and also teach as a university instructor. I earned a PhD in Information Systems in 2008 and am happy pressing buttons in various combinations which afford me a great living.
We are busy with all sorts of family activities and I am also keeping up with my health, career and friends. In my spare time, I travel, work out, flyRC helicopters, (try to) make cool websites and make a mean batch of Strawberry Wine.
I had my fair share of ups and downs but am thankful to God for all the wonderful things in my life including great people.
Roth, [email protected]
Currently living in Port Austin, MI
3037 Quarry Road, Port Austin, MI 48467 (989) 553-3435
Married to Pamela Gabriel for 2 years
I have a son, Dylan who is 11 years old and a step son, Mike who is 20 years old
Occupation: I am employed by Joerdali Corp in Caseville, where I am the Business Manager. We own the Bella Vista Inn/Sunset Bay Resort in Caseville (www.bella-caseville.com), the Rose Garden Senior Living Center in Pigeon (www.rosegardenseniorliving.com) as well as 70 rental properties. We also own the Farm Restaurant in Port Austin (www.thefarmrestaurant.com) where my wife is also the Executive Chef.
In my spare time, I like to fish, hunt and scuba dive.
Shea Nea, Kelly
Currently living in Phoenix, AZ
Married 12 years to Jay
2 girls – Payton 10 and Presley 8 years old
Occupation: Radio/Integrated Marketing – Account Executive with Clear Channel Media
I spend my free time with kids sports lately! Soccer and volleyball otherwise working a lot, sometimes happy hour for networking or with friends
I remember parties with friends, cruising Gratiot, hanging at the drive in, Sun Country cooler and Prom of course!
If I were able to go to the reunion, I would have loved to see JoAnn (Whiteley) Kemp, Barbara Miller, Dawn (Borovsky) Palace, Mike Marihugh, Marie Bartoski, Jackie Bloss, Michelle Polovich, Kathy & Karen Pardun, Kim Dressig and Jill (Hindi) Thomas
Segel, Scott
Currently living in Jacksonville, FL
Married to Amy (Opper) for 16 years
Children: Amanda (age 14) and Laina (age 11)
Occupation: Endocrinologist, Northeast Florida Endocrine & Diabetes Associates, PA. Physician specializing in the management of diabetes mellitus and glandular/hormone disorders.
Interests: Armchair sports fanatic (U of M Football & basketball, Detroit Lions, Redwings, Pistons and Tigers), I also enjoy spending time at the beach with my family
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend this reunion. I wish I could be there and wish everyone well. I will certainly try to be back in Michigan for the next reunion.
Wood Price, Jennifer
Currently living in St Clair Shores, MI
I have 3 children and will be a first time grandma in May. My oldest daughter is studying graphic arts at Eastern Michigan University. My youngest daughter and son live with me.
Occupation: I am a registered nurse. I am currently working on becoming a nurse practitioner to work in surgical ICU.
Sroka Smart, Tina (Christina)
Currently living in Palm City, FL
Married for 21 years
I have one child, who is 20 years old and attends North Carolina State University as a sophomore, studying chemical engineering
Occupation: Social worker at a high school in West Palm Beach, FL
My husband is retired from the Air Force. We have lived in Florida, Texas, Alaska and North Carolina.
Teasdale, James (Jamie)
Currently living in Manassas, Virginia
Married to Joanne for almost 10 years. Joanne is currently serving in the U.S. Air Force and works at the Pentagon
Children: Ryan 17 and Meg 8
Occupation: Serving in the U.S. Navy for over 23 years and is currently serving in Afghanistan.