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Last modified: Saturday January 12, 2008 09:03:23 AM Alberta Time

The below were posted before our reunion July 2006.

Many have responded! You can still alter or add a bio here - just send an email    - Fellow grads LOVE to see photos,  email direct and we will post  - but no cheating and sending photos from 5 years ago :-)  Kev.  

Rackham, Kim - Moncton NB - Hello! It's been fun to catch up. Thanks to the organizers! Since VMassey I went to Bible college and then after a brief episode with cancer I worked in the life insurance industry for about 5 years; travelled. I've lived in Winnipeg, Waterloo and Halifax. I returned to Briercrest Bible College for 9 years -as a residence director then as a dean; received a M.A.; then returned to the east coast. I'm currently managing a fantastic Hallmark Gold Crown store and loving it. I live close to and with family. I haven't married as of today and have no children. It is amazing to see all of your photos with kids.Way to go! God bless and take care. Kim kkrackham@yahoo.ca

Aplin, Val - (Now Smith) Brandon - It is amazing to read what everyone has been doing over the last 25 years! After graduating from V.M., I attended ACC for one year taking Commercial Art. I have been married to my husband, Brad for 22 years and we have 2 children, Jessica 14 and Michael 12. We have also had numerous dogs and cats over the years, right now just 1 of each! I worked for the provincial government for 12 years (1982 - 1994) as secretary or payroll clerk in different departments. In 1991 I purchased a costume rental business and ran it out of my home while I was a stay at home mom. I designed and sewed costumes until I had over 1000 costumes and finally made the decision to sell the business in 1999 and go back to work for someone else (who paid better than I did!!!) I have been working for the Brandon School Division as a school secretary since 2000 at O'Kelly School in Shilo. This fall I will be at Green Acres School in Brandon - a little closer to home! (especially with gas prices). My daughter starts at Vincent Massey this fall for gr. 9 and my son will be going over to Riverheights for gr. 7 after being at Valleyview since Kgn. I live 2 blocks from where I grew up so I haven't moved too far out of my comfort zone!! When I'm not busy running them around to football, volleyball or golf (yes, they are way more athletic than I ever was!!)I spend my time reading, gardening or creating things with my computerized embroidery machine. I'd like to say thank you to Kevin, Brian (how come I never run into you anymore around Brandon?!), Michelle and Mark for the huge amount of work you have put into this reunion. The website is wonderful, I have really enjoyed looking through it as I am sure everyone else has too!

Craig,  John,  Pitt Meadows BC.  I had much hoped to travel to Brandon for the reunion but I’m afraid a combination of deadlines and commitments, mostly at work, and some with family, have made it impossible to come in late July.  I still hope to make a visit at some future point but alas, I won’t be able to meet up with old friends and acquaintances on this occasion.  I would be very happy to hear from any Massey grads who want to get in touch - do send me an email (johnc@sfu.ca) and let me know should you be in the Vancouver area.  My work number is 604 291 4450 and home number is 604 465 4251.  I think all the work on the website has been tremendous as has all of the organization with the reunion.  Like some others in our year, my Brandon years have turned out to be something of a passing moment.  My parents moved to Brandon in 1972 and then twenty-five years later or so, moved to Ontario.  My older brother worked for a number of years in Winnipeg only to take a position in Edmonton about eight years ago and a younger sister left Brandon a few years ago for Prince George.  Other siblings live in New Brunswick, Ontario and England.  So we’re scattered and there’s no longer a family connection to Brandon.  I have vivid memories of my three years at Fleming school with fellow students Mark Shanks, Karen Skinner, Janice Hutsal (who taught me how to do the triple jump), Debbie Derksen, Norm Collier, Brian Woodcock plus others who came to Fleming on the bus.  There was an infamous moment of madness involving Brad McGregor and an unpopular girl called Shelley in Mr Dutkewich’s class in grade 6.  I wonder if Mark Shanks remembers?  We lived beside the Hutsals on McDiarmaid Drive, a good location for Massey, but come grade 7, my parents decided to put us into a small Christian school for grades 7-9 and when I came to Massey, although I knew some students - perhaps Norm Collier best, it was a new set of students to get to know.  I enjoyed my Massey years, had some great teachers and again have some very specific memories, shaped by the classes I was in.  When I talk with high school students in their first year at Simon Fraser, it reinforces my strong sense of the high academic standards achieved at Massey.  I remember when Tom Korski and others organized a campaign for Sad Sack ( a bag of fertilizer) to run against David Pepper in his bid to gain a second term as president of the student council.  The principal, Gordon Henderson, got upset when students in the Typing class started sending typed offensive letters to David for refusing to debate with Sad Sack.   I also remember reading lengthy chunks of the Pickwick Papers with Brad MacDonald at some assembly that ended with being booed off the stage.  I left Brandon for Carleton University in late August 1981 (it was only much later that I learnt that Carleton is known as Last Chance University in Ontario) and kept in touch a little with David Pepper, Bonnie Fox and Karen Skinner who were in, or around, Ottawa at the time.  When I married Hilde Van Nes, an Ottawa girl, in 1984, David, Bonnie and Tom came to the wedding.  But five kids later - three boys and two girls - the oldest two at university this September,  and being a poor correspondent at the best of times,  and the connections with Brandon have lessened.  After all our moves to England and back, I’ve lost my year book  (where can I get one from?)  I think I was last in the Wheat City in 1995 or 1996, which is too long an absence.  But life moves on.  Do pass on my best wishes to all who come to the reunion.  It would be a pleasure to hear from any of you.

Zorn, Denise,  Brandon - I was married for fifteen years and stayed at home to raise my 2 girls Marie (23) Crystal(22). I have been with Terry for nine years with three stepsons Christoper(21) Tyler (19) and Dustin (17). I have never left Brandon, working at Wal-mart and just finished with Lewiscraft after 12 years. Terry and I keep very busy with his brothers band as they play a lot of out of town gigs. Terry does the sound for them and I with whatever needs to be done, mostly making sure everyone behaves (ha ha). I am currently busy getting ready for our first grandchild (my youngest daughter) due Sept 1st. I will not be making it to the reunion.

Berry,  Shawn.  Montreal.  Hi everyone... It's been fun to read your biographies and to find out where you ended up after graduating from Massey. (Thanks to Kevin, Michelle, Mark, Brian and any others who have been involved for your efforts in organizing the reunion. Thanks especially to Kevin for your work on the Web site; it's been an interesting trip into the past...) I currently live in Montreal with my wife, Sondra, and our son, Josh. I teach sociology at a junior college and also teach part-time at one of Montreal's universities. After graduating from high school, I spent time in Brandon, Winnipeg, London, ON, and St.Catharines, where I was a reporter for the local newspaper. (Great job, but the long hours eventually led me to reconsider my career choice.) Moving to Montreal turned out to be a great decision. While waiting for the train to Montreal, I met my wife and we've had many happy times and adventures since. (One of the happiest times was the birth of our son in 2000.) When I'm not at work or spending time with my family, I can often be found on the tennis court or playing badminton. (Badminton is very popular in Quebec and it's a great stress buster!) The reunion sounds like it will be a lot of fun and I'm looking forward to being there. Thanks again to the organizers for all of your hard work and thanks to everyone who posted messages on this site. I've enjoyed reading them and I wish you all the best in your future travels and adventures!

Voy,  Holly (Now Dickson)  -Red Deer.  Well, after visiting this site numerous times to see where everyone is and what you are up to I figured it was time to update myself. After graduation I attended B.U. for one year with many familiar faces from V.M.H.S. I then entered the B.G.H. School of Nursing and graduated from there in 1984. I began working casual at B.G.H. and took a position a few months later in the Nursery/I.C.N.   In 1988 Scott and I were married and moved to Calgary with his job in 1989 after he received his C.A. designation. Moving to a big city opened lots of doors for me. I soon found myself working at Foothills Hospital in the Neonatal I.C.U. Each day was an eye opening new experience! Shortly after starting in the Unit, I began taking courses in Neonatal Studies. In 1991 son #1, Ian was born. His arrival made my attendance at the last reunion a non- issue. In 1992 I received my certification in Neonatal Transport and my dream job of a half time position. As luck would have it, Scott’s company transferred him to Red Deer, AB within a week of me starting in my new job.   On the bright side, we haven’t changed cities again and love living here.  Because I loved my job and the health care system in AB was such a mess in ‘92 I commuted to Calgary on a part time basis for four years.  Unfortunately because of the travel I never was able to actually hands On use my transport training. In 1994 our second son Jaryd arrived and the speed of life accelerated! I continued to work casual in the Red Deer Nursery until 1999 when I "retired " from my fun job. My new occupation was the full time C.E.O. of the Dickson household. Despite a few changes in my job description and duties over the years, I thoroughly enjoy this chance to be with my kids everyday. Yes, I’m still learning new eye opening things everyday, although some things I don’t want to know!!! The fall of 2002 brought some changes to our happy little life. The ensuing twelve months were a journey that led to the decision in Sept’03 that our lives were not going to be spent living under one roof. It was and occasionally still is a rollercoaster ride, but each of us made our way through bent but not broken.  Amazingly, the sun continued to rise each day and still does!!! At some point in time I’ll probably do my nursing refresher and return to the work for pay ranks. However, each time one of the kids picks up a new activity or continues with an old one, I pad my resume with new experiences too. A big thank you to the crew who have worked so hard at pulling this reunion together, it’s going to be a lot of fun!

Janice Hutsal (now Young) LaSalle Mb.   Did I graduate with this many people? What a diverse and interesting group! After Vincent Massey I graduated from U of M with a degree in Human Ecology, worked 5 years for some marketing boards, then returned to U of M to get an MBA majoring in marketing (1990-1992). I did some consulting for McKenzie Seeds and taught a couple of courses in Management at U of M. Along the way I got married to a wonderful guy from Winnipeg/Clear Lake (Brent Young) and we now have 2 terrific boys (Brandon 12, Steven 10). Brent is now a family Doctor practicing in Winnipeg, and I happily stay at home (volunteer at school, golf, attempt the odd triathlon, teach Sunday School, play hockey and run/jog as much as time and energy permit. Hope to be able to make it out for one of the nights - really nice to hear about everyone anyway!

McLachlan, Ross,  Whitehorse.  Well, I’m not too surprised that I don’t remember every name and face from 25 years ago but I am a little concerned that I can still hum the melody of over half those songs listed in the 1981 hits! After High school I drove a gravel truck and did a few other things but seeing how much fun my friends were having in Brandon University, I enrolled there and ended up with a Geography degree and perfected my drinking skills. Snuck a bit travel in after that and then went to U of Alberta and got my MSc in the area of Geographical Information Systems (GIS – a kind of mapping technology). Returned briefly to Brandon to work at BU for the Geography Department and teach cartography. This was fun as I finally got to go into the staff coffee lounge (it doesn’t seem so big when you are in there). From there I moved to Whitehorse (what do you call people from Whitehorse?) and I worked in regional land use planning, cartography and GIS with the federal government. I then moved into information technology project management and managing technology support for a federal agency in Whitehorse and now I work for the Territorial government and oversee the financial, technology and other support functions for a government department. I also teach at Yukon College on occasion. Work has been rewarding for me. Of course more importantly than all that is I got married (much nicer person than I am), had a couple of kids (my wife kept having these babies!), and acquired other trappings of family life like a dog (much nicer person than I am) and a mini-van. We all enjoy and appreciate the Yukon. Reading the other responses has been fun and it appears I have more hair than John Legatt, fewer muscles than Dan Rogers and the same favourite snack as Tom Korski.

Hyndman,  Wendy  (now Rudiger) - Moved to Calgary in 1984.Was RN for 20+ years. Worked on Investigative Neurology and AutoImmune Disease unit at the Calgary General. Was also Assistant Unit manager there for a while. Floated around the hospital "For Fun and Adventure". Worked for Regional Homecare Program, worked with a physician's group, worked running pharmacy clinics, worked with a friends private agency and then started my own business. Started and ran an antique store on the side and then sold it. Divorced in 1994,married a second time in 1999 after of course Swearing Never Again. Have a wonderful husband Neil, Son Ryland (16) and son Nicholas (6).Cheers!! Hobbies include: antiquing, sewing, knitting, baking, boating at our lake (Glennifer Lake, Dickson Dam). Son Ryland is involved in Medal winning school choir, made senior debate champ first time out and attended international championships in the U.S. Both big and little boys have me being an avid soccer mom and chauffeur. When people ask How Many Children? My standard response is "Three Boys" One 6,one 16 and one 46.Looking forward to seeing you all in Brandon. Cheers! Wendy Say hi,  nrudiger@telusplanet.net  Wendy

Patterson,  Brad - Brandon -  Owner/operator of BP Upholstery 1 Wife, 2 Kids, Hotrod enthusiast, sea-dooing, camping ,and snowmobiling.

Wazura,  Kim,  (Now Stovel)   Winnipeg - I graduated in 1985 with a B.Sc from BU, then again in 1986 with my teaching certificate. Taught 2 years in Virden, then married Perry in 1988 and moved to Kingston, ON. Then moved back to WPG in the fall of 1989. Taught high school bio. since then at Shaftesbury, a school in Tuxedo - still there now. Had identical twin girls in 1993(they are 12). Teaching keeps me busy as do my activities of curling, soccer, and golf. Of course, more time is spent on the many activities that my girls are in....too many to mention here!  (Foto left,  Kim,  Perry,  Kelsey and Lauren)   kstovel@pembinatrails.ca

Penner,  Darryl - Charlotte NC, USA,  I've been working in the investment banking field since graduating with an MBA from UofM in 1987. Spent 5 years in Toronto, 2 years in New York and the past 11 years in Charlotte, NC working for Bank of America Securities. Married Colleen (a Gimli girl) in 1989 and have 3 kids, 13 year old boy, 11 and 8 year old girls. Any tips on raising teens and want-to-be teens are welcomed. Enjoying Charlotte, great part of the country. Spending my free time with the kids' sports, coaching basketball and golfing.

Farrer, Ann (now Philpott)   Graduated from U of M 1985...worked for Royal Bank for several years. I Met my husband Jim while still in Manitoba. For those of you not at the 10 year reunion...I was very pregnant with my first child, Josh, now 14. I then had twins, Ryan and Megan, now 12. We made several moves in Alberta and BC and have been settled in Stony Plain for over 7 years. I work for a small company (Financial Planning and Fundraising Software provider). I hope I can make...I would love to see everyone again!

Bertram,  Stuart.  Living in the country and loving the space.  Electrical Technician for Manitoba Hydro for 15 years, Presently in Brandon.  Married, three sons, dog and cat.

MacDonald, Tannis - Brandon - Recently appointed vice-principal of Neelin High School.  (Now cheering for the Spartans.)  Taught senior high mathematics at Vincent Massey for the last 8 years.  Divorced, no children. Would love to hear from fellow grads.  macdonaldt@westman.wave.ca

Hilgers, Kevin - Grande Prairie Alberta - yes the boonies! I am still living in the sticks in Grande Prairie, Alberta.  13 years or so now,  wow!  I own an advertising agency - a few staff,  so self employed - after leaving radio for good 8 years ago. I did radio in Brandon, Saskatoon,  Edmonton,  here,  Melfort Sk.  I also spend a fair amount of time in Victoria tending my condos I rent out - so on the island every 6 weeks.   I have the same wife (17 years I think)  and 2 kids (in grades 10 and 7) - Catie and Karly.  Life is good, and definitely looking forward to the reunion.  I have not been to Brandon since the 10th reunion I believe.  When you live in the north - you sure forget how many mature trees there are and how much older Brandon is then a young northern city.  Very cool when I look at downtown Brandon photos.  I am heavily involved with Rotary International.  I am president of our Rotary Club this year - with 105 members.    Photo - Catie, Karly, Janice and Kevin   Say hi - wave@telus.net

Shanks, Mark   - Still in good ol Brandon. I work at Manitoba Hydro-natural gas division, this is my 25th year! I've been married to Coralea for 8 yrs {a neelin grad}. No kids, a cat,1986 Chev Blazer. Looking forward to seeing everyone in July.

Reed, Kathy (now Drakeley) Just got remarried in August 2005 to a wonderful guy named Paul. Now have four kids, Garth(15)Sarah (15)Steven(13) and Stephen (12). Work for Employment Insurance- Service Canada. in Brandon

Snydal,  Brenda (now Sly)  I was married and lived in Ontario for many years. After divorcing, I moved back to Winnipeg where I lived until three years ago.  I then moved back to Brandon. I do not have kids (never wanted them!). I have two pets, a dog and a cat. I have been teaching for over twenty years. After graduating from UM with a BA and not finding a job, I went back to BU to get my Teaching Certificate. I taught up North, Collingwood, Ontario, Winnipeg, and now here. I am an Elementary teacher with a Special Ed. Certificate. I now teach Special Education (Life Skills) at Neelin. I have a home near Valleyview School. My parents still reside in the same house that I grew up in on Queens Cres.. Over the years I have seen many people from our school: Greg Beiber, Jody Jacobson, Barb Lewis, Kelly and Kin Avery, Michelle Hercun, Kathy Reed, etc.. I tend to run into many people at the Lake. Since moving back, I have connected with some old friends from school .... Karen Skinner, Tannis McDonald. I still go to Clear Lake every summer to our cabin in the Old Campgrounds.  I enjoy the outdoors. I spend my spare time hiking, biking, rollerblading, etc.. I also like to work on my house (renovating). I look forward to seeing everyone this summer!   Brenda

West, Rob - St. Albert Alberta  - I am currently a Client Delivery Executive with EDS Canada. If you have never heard of EDS then you are in the majority. EDS Is a global technology services company ranked 95th on the Fortune 500. Prior to joining EDS I was Manager of Strategic Planning at Great-West Life Assurance. I married Leanne Boultbee (class of 1982) in 1986 and we have one daughter, Juliana, born in 2003.

Bekkema, Chris,  Cold Lake Alberta     Joined the Airforce in 1987 and was posted to CFB Cold Lake in 1989 where I am today. Met my wife in 1984 and married her in 1989. We welcomed our fourth child on Jan 20, 06. We visit Brandon at least once a year usually in the summer. We will likely be in Brandon around July or August. Not sure if we will attend yet. We are hoping to leave Cold Lake within the next two years but not sure where we will end up or whether I will be in the Airforce then. Hope things work out for the reunion whether we show or not. Thanks for the Great work.

Volek, Wendy -Winnipeg.  Thank you for the invite to the reunion, wouldn't miss it!  I work as a counsellor for teen girls in the city's core, also with children under 6.  Love my work and go figure.... what goes around comes around!!  I am divorced and my son Travis is now 20!  Life has been a very interesting and a great learning experience and loving it!!  Looking forward to seeing everyone, it has been a long time.  It sounds like it will be a great time!
Wendy Volek. (left - Wendy and her nephews) wvolek@mts.net

McGregor, Stacy, (now Corrigan) Hi Everyone -  I have been happily married for 22 years this summer to Mike Corrigan.  We have two girls Breanne 16years old and Marissa 13 years old, Brayden deceased at age 11 years old in 1997.  Live in Brandon and very busy with life.  My children keep us busy.  We have a cabin at Sandylake that we enjoy in the summer.  Not able to attend the reunion but I hope everyone has a wonderful time and appreciate all the time everyone is putting into the reunion.  And very much loving reading about everyone and their lives and accomplishments. Can't believe it is 25 years.   Take care,   Stacey Corrigan (McGregor)

Kading, Diane - Winnipeg.  Did lots of traveling in an earlier life; now married to Mark with 2 little kids (Matthew 3, Rachel 1 1/2 years); have been nursing mentally-ill adolescent teenagers in Wpg for the past 20 years (Vincent Massey was excellent training for this!). Off to Australia next week to visit Mark's parents, but will be back in plenty of time for the reunion!  

Left,  Diane and kids.

Woodman, Sharon, -  St. François-Xavier - de - Viger- Hello fellow friends of Vincent Massey! What a trip this has been down memory lane. What fun it’s been to hear such news and see good friends and their loved ones. Thanks to all who have made this possible! I live in Québec where we own 100 acres of Appalachian hilltop in the Bas St. Laurent region. I farm and teach ESL in the local area high schools and am pre-occupied, at this life’s moment, with providing adequate clothing, food, education and entertainment for our 5 kids (20, 12, 8, 6 and 4) and livestock. What a life! I won’t be making it back to Brandon this summer so, that cuts out the reunion but I sure do appreciate having these memories revived. I will have to enjoy, instead, what you post as the after-event. Have a most wonderful time!!!

McGregor, Jeff and Sumathi Grandhi (now McGregor) – Kelowna, BC.  A lot has happened in the past 25 years, and for the most part we have been very fortunate.  We will celebrate our 20^th anniversary this August.  We have three wonderful children, Michael (13), Sarah (9), and John (8).  For some reason Jeff has a lot of grey hair.  We have had the opportunity to experience life and work in several wonderful places, including Winnipeg, Kingston, Ottawa, and also the beautiful island of Maui, where we lived for three and a half years.  We moved to Kelowna in July 2005 and have been enjoying skiing/snowboarding and other outdoor activities BC has to offer.  Our latest excitement has been the addition of a border collie puppy to the mix … in case it started to get too quiet.  Thank you to all who are making the tremendous effort it takes to organize this reunion.  It’s been great to read the notes from our former classmates.  We are still working out our plans for the summer, so we may be able to see you in July!  Feel free to drop us a note at jefmcg@telus.net or sumathimcgregor@yahoo.ca, we’d love to hear from you.

Walker,  Sherry, Mesquite Texas.  Hi y'all....yes, I'm alive and breathing. My children (Patrick 19, Keegan 16, & 4 year old Alexis) and myself live in Mesquite, Texas - about 20 minutes outside of Dallas. For the past year I've been working for Dallas County Sheriff's Dept. detention division - never a dull moment! Unfortunately I can't join you for the reunion, but please know that many of you have left a lasting impression.

McCabe,  Calla (Now McDougall) - Brandon - I am married, 25 years in October. We have 2 kids: Son Landon 24 and Daughter Aerlan 21. My husband Joe and I own a dental laboratory in Brandon. Unfortunately we have a prior family commitment out of town this weekend. Hope everyone has a wonderful time!

 Davie,  Jamie - Near Oshawa - 25 years! It's hard to believe. I've enjoyed reading the grad responses. I've been married for almost 17 years to a great girl (Darcelle) from Toronto. We have two boys; Branden (13) and Taylor (11). Most of our spare time involves family activities and therefore we're either snow skiing in the winter or water skiing in the summer at the cottage. My boys are heavily involved in snowboard racing and therefore I am too. We're all over southern Ontario at different races during the winter. We live out in the country where life is simply...well water, septic system, always a fine aroma in the air and NO high speed internet!! My other hobbies include wood working, photography, developing educational software for my kids and home renovations. In my current job I design and operate large computer networks for a number of electrical utilities within Ontario. This of course means that I'm very well versed in navigating through the nuclear plants and I don't even glow in the dark. It appears the B.Sc. (Computer Science) Degree from the U of R in '85 worked out for the best. Thanks to Kevin for a great web site and Mark, Michelle & Brian for organizing this event. I don't know if I can attend as yet but would like to. Cheers. 

Woodman, Lori. (Now Stuart)  St. Andrews MB.  I went to school with some of you in Valleyview & went to Massey for Gr. 7-9, then moved to Portage la Prairie for Gr. 10-12. I have been an R.N. since 1983 (!!!), working in ER for 10yrs., ICU for 5 & presently in Recovery Room at 7 Oaks Hosp. in WPG. I was married in 1991 to Ken Stuart & we have 3 girls - Shayla 13yrs. & identical twins Kendra & Reaghen 12yrs. (we were a little busy there for a while!!!) I've been thinking about coming to the reunion but not sure after all these years how many people will remember me or vise versa, esp. since I didn't go to high school with you all. However, I'm positive it will be a GREAT time for all who do attend...

McPhail, Darlene (Now McPherson) I have really enjoyed reading the responses for fellow grads. So many of you have really made a success story out of your lives and I congratulate you. I have remained in Brandon since High School. Tried University, then tried Red River Community College and finally graduated from ACC with Business Administration. I worked at the Royal Bank until I was married to George McPherson in April of 1987. We farm south of Brandon on the original farmstead George’s great grandparents settled in 1879. We run a mixed operation of grain and purebred Simmental cattle. We have two kids – Mitchell is 17 and Nicola is 14. Both are actively involved with the farm - Mitchell is interested more in the grain and Nicola is our “cowgirl”. I remain busy (not for pay!!!) at home with farming responsibilities and managing the schedules of everyone else. I am still curling during the winters and summers are spent mowing grass, camping and Nicola has a horse she shows a local fairs. All in all life has been good, a few bumps in the road (like BSE and poor grain prices) but we remain healthy and have good friends. Hoping the reunion is a great success and look forward to visiting with many of you! darlenemcpherson@hotmail.com

Derksen, Debbie (now Hall) Winnipeg.   I actually didn't graduate with this class, I spent my grade 12 year in Winnipeg (big mistake). However, thank you for including me in this reunion (I was at Massey for grades 7-11). Following grade 12 I went to Europe to Capernwray Bible School (loved that it was so much fun with kids from all over the world) and then travelled from Greece up to Holland with eight friends. I returned to Brandon and spent one year at ACC, followed by a job at Simplot. In September 1985 I went back to live in Austria for a year and in 1986 I moved into Winnipeg. I started work at a bank. This was a short-lived career. I hated it and was terrible at it - my husband who does my bank statements doesn't doubt it at all. The day before I got fired, I quit. I moved my illustrious working career down Broadway Avenue and found work at the Welfare Department as a "C" level clerk ('C' meaning 'bottom of the ladder'). After spending a year learning an entirely new set of swear words and being told in no uncertain terms where to go in several ways, (also learned to be VERY thankful for EVERYTHING I had) I moved on to a financial planning company. You are probably wondering why I would do that considering my track record in the financial industry (stick with me this really pays off big for me). They of course put me in charge of petty cash and then said the company was going to be audited! I was quite anxious about this, because petty cash never balanced (remember the bank?). Well, wouldn't you know it, this cute auditor walks in and 18 months later we walked down the isle together. Bank problem solved! The fantastic Mr. Jeffrey Hall and I celebrated our 17th wedding anniversary in March 2006 and it has been a great time of love and laughter. My last paycheque was July 13, 1995 and that August we had a daughter, Ashley and then a son Ethan in 1998. It's true what they say, having children is like growing hearts with legs. We live in River Heights - two parents, two kids, two cats - we go to a great Anglican church in our neighbourhood where we have good fellowship and friends. Jeff works at Investors Group, he has been there 12 years and is now Head of Fixed Income (thank goodness I let him do the banking things). Our children are healthy, full of life and keep me young. I am thankful everyday for the life God gave me and everything He has done for me. For the past 11 years, my daily life has involved and will continue to involve caring for my family (nothing says I love you like clean laundry), volunteering at church and school. I am taking a course at the university of Manitoba, which takes care of all my spare time. That is 25 years in a nut shell. I look forward to this reunion and seeing everyone again. My email is debbiehall1@shaw.ca  . Blessings to each of you! (Left - photo of Debbie and family)

Collier, Norm - Portage LaPrairie - I'm really quite surprised to realize that it's been 25 years since graduation at Vincent Massey. I've enjoyed reading about the reunion, but I'm afraid I won't be able to attend. I am now living in Portage la Prairie, after spending time in Carberry, Saskatoon, Hamilton, and Brazil. I'm an Anglican priest and an Archdeacon in the Diocese of Rupert's Land, but I also spent some time teaching English at Brandon University. My wife, Laurie, and I have 3 kids: Gabriel (10), Sophie (7), and Lily (3). Enjoy the reunion!

Pepper,  David -Ottawa - Dear Kevin and all, Unfortunately I will not be able to attend the reunion as the dates conflict with a longstanding commitment I have in Montreal. Believe it or not -- I will be participating in my 3rd triathlon (sprint). It is a follow up to my first one in Sydney Australia in 2002 at the Gay Games. Family: My partner Michael and I just celebrated our 20th anniversary in January (no, we are not married. Been together too long for THAT!). Home: This year also marks my 25th anniversary in Ottawa (except for a 1 year sabbatical I took when I traveled around the world in 2002-03). That was the best professional decision I have ever made. WORK: I have been the Director of Community Development and Corporate Communications at the Ottawa Police Service for over 11 years now. It is interesting and exciting work -- and always a challenge for a host of reasons. If you are interested in a fascinating career -- we are recruiting! Tell your friends and family. Would love to hear from folks -- still keep in touch with some from VMHS, and always enjoy my annual Christmas card from Darlene McPhail (McPherson) updating me.....thanks Darlene! Thanks for the initiative Kevin. Good luck with the reunion -- and hopefully all are hearty and healthy and enjoying all that life has to give us. David Pepper

Brugger,  Brenda (now McKitrick) Tulsa Oklahoma USA. Thank you for the invitation and I appreciate the work involved to plan such an event. I was one of the quiet students, so most people will probably have to check the yearbook to remember me. After school I left for Dallas and graduated from a Christian college. Returned home and met my husband, Tim, married in 1986. We have one daughter Victoria now seventeen, planning to leave the nest for university this August. We now live in Tulsa, Ok. I am a registered nurse and work at St Francis Hospital for a group of internal medicine physicians. My husband is an alumni director for Oral Roberts University. We are not sure if we can attend the reunion but it sounds like a lot of fun.

Hathaway, Bev - Regina - After high school, I attended the University of Manitoba where I earned a Bachelor of Science (Honours) degree in Aquatic Ecology and a Master of Natural Resources Management degree. My career has taken me to the High Arctic Islands, the northern Atlantic Ocean off Greenland, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Saskatchewan. For the past decade, I have been employed with the Saskatchewan government as a fisheries biologist in La Ronge, Prince Albert and now Regina. I never married or had children, but I hope to adopt a couple of Labrador Retrievers very soon! My hobbies include quilting, collecting antiques, garage sales and reading a good mystery once in a while.

Atkinson, Brian.  Brandon.   Hello Fellow Classmates.  Pictured is my wife Suzanne and my 3 1/2 year old Son Michael. The committee has just completed putting on a very successful Class of '81 Reunion. For those who attended I hope you had a good time - For those who were unable to attend - there was laughing - Crying and alot of talking amongest friends to the early hours of the morning. We are hoping to do a 35 year reunion so now that everyone knows Kevin's email address - please let him know where you can be reached if your email changes. If anyone comes to Brandon for visit please look me up - I've working at CKX Television for the past 16 years.   Brian - Suzanne and Michael Atkinson

Auriat, Joy - Winkler - I am an ESL teacher in Winkler, Manitoba. I have a 16 year old daughter. I'm training for the half-marathon. joyauriat@hotmail.com

Belinsky, Deb.  (Tampa, FL / Toronto, Canada)- After high school I continued to play sports through University/Canada Games (until 1987). I was able to work part time throughout part of that era, working for the Province (MB) in crisis counseling. I then began working full time in the fashion industry for a European design house, moved to Vancouver in 1989 and traveled extensively with the job. In 1994 I happily left that industry, (with a great wardrobe) and started a sports entertainment production company - with a business partner - DCB Productions Inc., (dba The DCB Group, Creative Communications, Events and Production Divisions). In 1995 I moved to the Los Angeles area - lived in Newport Beach, CA., where we produced the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim for the Walt Disney Company. Since that time we have worked producing for professional sport teams throughout North America (NHL, MLB, NFL/CFL and NBA games as well as other leagues). We have also produced many one-off sports and events such as the World Figure Skating Championships, the UCLA John Wooden Classic and NCAA Frozen Four (hockey). As well, Steve Nash hires us to produce his game each year – this year that game will be held in Vancouver. DCB has offices in Irvine, CA, Toronto, and Winnipeg Canada. I have essentially spent the past 10 years living in the United States. Recently, we signed the Toronto Blue Jays/Rogers and Toronto Argonauts, which brings me back into Canada. I split my time between Tampa and Toronto - and of course Winnipeg to visit family and friends. My business partner has built the music and film industry side to our company in Burbank, CA, while I have primarily focused on sport, television and filmmaking. I love what I do and feel very fortunate in saying that. Life for me has been on aircraft, in arenas and stadiums, restaurants the gym and whenever possible – on a boat off Canouan. It is great to read about how everyone is living life! Thank you to Kevin, Michelle, Mark and Brian for the work and persistence it HAS to take to get something like this together. It would be great to attend the reunion. If schedule permits, I will be there and would look forward to seeing everyone! Deb Belinsky e thedcbgroup@aol.com   or www.thedcbgroup.com

Scott,  Joanne - St.  Albert AB - I have been reading the bios, and am proud to have been in the grad class of 1981. Most of you have fabulous careers and families. After graduation I enrolled in Architectural Drafting at ACC. I worked for a year and made the move to Edmonton, where I attended NAIT and took Architectural Technology. I got a job with Public Works and Government Services Canada in December of 1985 as a drafts person. Worked my way up into space planning, project management and am now in the Architectural and Resources section. I am an Interior Designer. The design work has been designing those "federal government offices" . Although we do very little design work now, I am a resource and specialize in furniture planning and research and have become proactive in developing workstation ergonomics for our department. Along the way I got married to Kerry Myers (Brandon) and had 2 kids - Devon (girl) age 14 and Logan age 10. Kerry and I split up in 1996. I have been living in St. Albert since 1999. I'm not sure If I will be able to attend the re-union. I will be in Brandon at Easter and possible mid August, for my Mom's 75th birthday. Hey, Dean McKellar.....neighbors on 34th street and neighbors in Edmonton!! Freaky!! My email address is: scotty5@shaw.ca or joanne.scott@pwgsc.gc.ca

Fingas, Wendy (Now Gudz)  Victoria BC - After 25 years it has been great to hear how everyone is. After high school I left for Mexico for 2 years. Returned to Brandon for a short time and was off to Quebec City, Laval. This began my interest in travel and I have been a Travel Consultant for 23 years. I am married to Rick Gudz, for 19 years, and we have 2 great kids, Chelsey 15 and Keaton 7. We have lived in Winnipeg, Calgary, Red Deer, Back in Brandon, Ottawa, and presently, Victoria. We love life in Victoria and hope to make it home. Life as a mom keeps me hopping, but still try to get away. I have just returned from Italy and Hawaii. If you are ever in Victoria please look us up. We do get back to Clear Lake every summer, but not sure if times will connect for the Reunion. Amazing job guys! rgudz@telus.net

Gibb,  Wanda, (Now Lennox) Strathclair.  I'm married with 4 kids ages 5 15 15 and 16 (1 set of twins) We farm and run a home based business. I also am a dietary aide/cook in a health care facility.

McKellar, Dean – Edmonton (Sherwood Park) – HI to all! I must say this whole thing has stirred a bunch of stuff that I wasn’t expecting. It sure is nice to read about the lot of you, your families and your successes, our class always had a certain flavor to it, that we would leave a mark. I would also like to speak to the other side of things….. If there are some out there who read all these bio’s and feel a bit left out…PLEASE DON’T. If we are able to make it back this summer I look forward to seeing you and if nothing else than having some fun in the moment. The ten year was nice but I wish many others would have been able to make it, particularly those in and around Brandon. For those who don’t know … I married Earla Trip (van vierssen trip) in 1990. We have two “round peg” kids that I keep trying to squeeze into those square holes…, Rachel “please stop growing” McKellar – 10yrs - 5ft 4in, and Graham “Gramer” McKellar 8yrs. Both are smart and THANKFULLY healthy. Earla (social worker) is at the Sturgeon Hospital in St Albert - Acute Medicine at this time. I played in the World Masters Games last summer, indoor Volleyball; it was a real neat experience to play alongside former Olympians. Work wise…….Dean McKellar, M.S.W., R.S.W., Member, Clinical Registry –I completed my training at McGill University, Family Therapy Clinic, I started and have continued to build a specialization in working with men/men’s issues and have developed instructional videotapes for practitioners focusing on "Men & Separation/Divorce". I have been with the City of Edmonton since 1990. Along with a colleague I have developed a “Men’s Support Model” inclusive of weekly drop-in support groups, structured weekly sessions, intensive weekend experiences and mentor development. We directly respond to over 250 men each year, provide public/professional education sessions and other stuff. In 1999, I administered an environmental scan of services for men in the City of Edmonton and highlighted the need to broaden the understanding of men’s social/psychological concerns and resulting needs. I have presented on Men’s Service needs at several provincial conferences and most recently filled a key organizational role with "Edmonton's Men's Wellness Forum", which examined the service needs of immigrant men, gay/bi-sexual/transgendered men, street involved men and aboriginal men…..I’m a poor social worker…the work is worthwhile…..somebody please show me the money! As far as activities…I would ask for a sunny Brandon afternoon, able to play a bit of baseball, some beach volleyball (soft sand please, not gravel) and a few Innis & Gunn (favorite beer) Hope we are able to get there.   Dean.McKellar@edmonton.ca

Goater,  Cam - Lethbridge.  I was only at Vincent Massey for a short time (Fall, 1981), but it has been great to re-new contacts through this re-union. It is a massive amount of work to pull this off - so hats off to the organizers! We can't make the re-union, but I sure enjoyed reading bios of long-lost friends. I left Brandon in 1984 to spend what I thought would be one year in Europe. Of course things rarely go as planned, and I stayed on the other side of the pond for almost 10 years. I returned to a position at U of Alberta in 1993 and then moved to Lethbridge in 1996. I have remained since, as a Biology Professor at U of L. It was my days in Brandon that kindled my love for the prairies, and it continues to now. I married a prairie girl, Lori, and we have one son, Ben (just 5 months old!), a dog (Chester) and a cat (Syd Vicious). We live on a beautiful piece of land that overlooks the spectacular Oldman River.

Clark,  Craig - Calgary - Hi everyone. I've been living in Calgary for the last eight years and before that I was in Brandon. In 2001 I received my CGA designation and I am presently working as a controller for a company in Calgary's busy residential construction industry. I was married for thirteen years but for the last two I have been happily living the single life. Looking forward to seeing you all in July.

Cutt, Julie. (Now Burns)  Calgary - After Grad I stayed (or played) in Brandon for a couple of years and then moved to Winnipeg to go to college.   Following college I worked with CP Rail for 6 years.  During that time I met and married my husband John (we'll celebrate our 17th Anniversary in May).  Following a downsizing action at CP Rail, I signed on with Customs and Excise/Revenue Canada and after 15 years have just recently moved to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency where I am their Sr. HR Consultant.   In 1994 we had our son Josh and then in 1996 we were transferred to Calgary....and here we are!  Life's great!  We have travel plans to Chicago in August but we're going to try to fly in/out for the reunion weekend. Thanks to everyone on the committee for all your efforts.  It's been an interesting walk down memory lane!!  Looking forward to seeing everyone...arghhh 25 years later?    (Photo,  family and dog Jackson)

Nieradka,  Rose (now Smith) Brandon - Talk about opening a time capsule Kevin! Great website and thanks to all who organized. Yup, Rick and I are still after 23 yrs happily married with two grown daughters. Tanya our oldest is turning 21(don't know how that happened) and in Winnipeg at college. Tara our youngest is turning 16 this yr. and is at YES Vincent Massey (both girls will have grad. from Massey). She is nothing like "we" were and you know who "we" were? So if anyone needs advice on the teen yrs.. especially girls I am just an email away rosemarysmith_063@hotmail.com      Rick is still working at B.U. and I have had several jobs over the yrs. as my health has been up and down. At the time is down sorry to say. I worked at B.U. for five yrs. (saw some of you there). then stayed at home to raise the girls while I had a home daycare. Did that till the girls were old enough to be on their own (are they ever?) Then back to B.U. for a few yrs. then on to TD Canada Trust for four yrs. as a C.S.O. loved my job! Am a ppl person after all! My girls are actually friends with some of your daughters. Which is way cool! Also oh I hate to say it but my oldest had teachers that I had in school. Remember Mrs. Clement, Mr. Wrobleski (oh we were so mean to him), Mrs. Daniels, Mr. Taylor and there were a few others. Going to their parent/teacher interviews was very interesting let me tell you LOL. Tannis McDonald taught my oldest math in Massey. Now that's a blast from the past. Hello to you all and hopefully I will be well enough to attend the reunion. Kevin, was good catching up with you on the telly, thanks again for all you have done and continue to do for this reunion.. oh and thank you Michelle and Brian..

Blair, Lindsay.  La Ronge, SK - Hi Everyone: It has been a great many years since I have spoken with many of you. My wife of nine years and I live In La Ronge (400 kms north of Saskatoon) in Saskatchewan. We have just finished building a log house on our acre of lakefront on an island which is connected to the mainland by a floating road in Lac La Ronge Provincial Park. We haul our water in, truck our sewage out, and heat with a wood stove. We have three dogs, a fishing boat, three snowmobiles, and feed a white weasel, squirrels, bluejays, pileated woodpeckers, grossbeaks, and sparrows. My wife is the indian band high school resource teacher, and I have a B.Comm. and MBA. I was managing a non-profit organization whose funding partners, after a longstanding power struggle, eliminated my position. Now, I am enjoying a winter off to groom and develop the local snowmobile trails. I am also a Firefighter with the busiest fire hall in the province (averaging 107 calls per year) and a search coordinator with Civil Air Search And Rescue Association. Not sure if we can make it this summer, but... acreonthelake@gmail.com

Brichon, Mark  Vancouver - Left BU to Winnipeg to play in some bands. On to Vancouver for the same thing. Still involved in music scene here but hideous mortgage is paid by federal gov job (CRA - yes, I am the tax man.) Married Alice and had a kid Lillian (18mths old) I guess that is how it goes. Great job on the site. Can't honestly say I remember much about Massey after 25 years but it was interesting reading about you all. Little disappointed no one went over the top and did something that would have landed on America's Most Wanted. But I still have time yet.

Rodgers,  Dan - Brandon.   It's been great to read about everyone and what's happened in their lives since grad. Twenty-five years! How did that go by so fast? As you can see from my photo my wife and I are involved in bodybuilding. It has been a great experience and has kept us young. My last competition was in 2004 when I competed in the Manitoba Masters. I've been happily married since 1990 to my lovely wife, Val. No kids, but we have two cats and many nieces and nephews, a few of which we are very close to. We are still in Brandon and I work as the Grocery Manager at one of the Sobey's stores, which I find rewarding *most* days. Val and I love to travel, and have gone to Mexico each winter since 1999. During the warmer months, you will find us on a golf course or enjoying an outdoor rock festival. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion!

Robson, Donna - Cooks Hill, New South Wales, Australia.  Life since graduation, well it's been a bit of a whirlwind. Completed a certificate in Commercial Art at Assinibione Community College in 1982. Spent a year at BU in 1983 before heading to Australia to work as a nanny for 8 months. Returned in 1984 to take up a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree at the University of Manitoba majoring in Drawing. Married in 1987. Moved back to Australia in 1989.Completed my Diploma in Education at Newcastle University in 1990. Became Assistant Curator at Newcastle Region Art Gallery in 1994. Divorced in 1995.Currently still at NRAG as Registrar and still playing basketball. I would like to say thanks to Brian, Michelle, Mark and Kevin for getting all this together and I look forward to seeing everyone in July.

Jeri-Lynn Stovel (now Osayande) Calgary.  Great website Kevin! I want to thank Brian Atkinson for getting in touch with me to let me know about this reunion. I moved to Calgary 2 years ago from Vancouver where I had been living since 1990. I am divorced and do not have any children. I am an auntie (2 nieces and 1 nephew) and I love it! I am a Convention Services Manager at the Sheraton Suites Calgary Eau Claire and have been working in the hospitality industry for 20 years ~ rather scary when I write out that number. I am not certain if I can make the reunion but I am very glad that I have reconnected with some very good friends! Hard to believe it has been 25 years......  (Left,  Jeri Lynn)  Say hi - jeridiva@hotmail.com

Slawson,  Randy - Iqaluit - Great to see the pictures of some of the grads. Several years in BU, moved on to the RCMP in 1987 and posted to Cole Harbour, NS. 15 years in and around Halifax. Married in 2001. Moved north to Nunavut in 2002. Now posted to Iqaluit, Nu. still married, no kids, one cat. Looking to move south in 2007, possibly to Ottawa.

Woytuzsko,  Karen, (now Humphreys) Tolstoi Manitoba.  School of Nursing Grad 1985, BSC Grad 90, MD 1995, Specialist in Internal Med 1999. Three beautiful kids (Jenn -16, Darren -14+, Jacquie -8) 

Barker,   Chris - (Now Vestby)  Nanaimo.  Hello all...good work putting all this together. Has it really been 25yrs? Well shortly after Grad I completed my ECE in Alberta and taught pre-school for some time. Somehow I lingered into the Financial field and have worked within the Credit Union System ever since. I married Doug Vestby and we made Nanaimo (on Vancouver Island) our home for the past 15 years. We have 2 boys Kyle 14 & Brett 12. Four years ago Doug and I parted ways but still remain good friends. Moving forward I now have Darren in my lil' world and our family has expanded with his two boys! Yup,it gets crazy but its all fun! We wont make it there this summer but hope to hear some great stories and see some photos of the whole event...  (Photo left,  Kyle,  Chris,  Brett)

Lumbard,  Todd  - Regina. Married to Kerry (McCallum) a Souris girl. We have 3 kids daughter Drew (9), and sons Brock (7) and Luke(4). We lived in Brandon for a number of years and I worked at Brockie Donovan Funeral Home (formerly owned by my dad). We now have 3 funeral homes located in Brandon, Regina and Winnipeg with partners Wade Lumbard and John Leggat. Wade is in Brandon, I am now in Regina and Johnny is in Winnipeg. Our lives these days are centered around kids activities. Hope to see you this summer. (Photo right,  Todd & Family)

Moyer, Doug - Calgary - It took a while to remember the people I went to high school with. The yearbook helped to refresh my memory. After graduating high school, I went to ACC for a year then to Red River C C for my second and final year in Computer Technology. I couldn't find a job so I started Engineering the following fall (83) and graduated from Computer Engineering in 86. I have been working in Calgary since Nov 86 working on control systems software development.

Peloquin,  Henri - Winnipeg - 25 years has gone by so quickly! Thanks to everyone who has worked on organizing such an important event! As for me I am still in school. I moved to Winnipeg in 1988 to finish my Bachelor of Education degree at the CUSB. I graduated in October of 2006 with my Masters in Education and have been an administrator for the past 7 years. I was named the principal of College Jeanne-Sauve in June 2006. Needless to say I am paying for all the sins of my youth! On the personal side I married Greer 17 years ago and we are the proud parents of one daughter, Celine(12). Greer also works in the school division and therefore we have already planned a 5 week trip out east this summer. Email me at hpeloquin@shaw.ca

Carnegie, Nancy, (McLean) Long Bow Lake Ontario. Hi Everyone! Great to read about so many on the web site.We can't be 25 years out of high school, that would make us, OLD!Michael and I will have been married 20 years this Aug. Have a son all most 17, Todd. A daughter 14 ,Alison. Have lived in Wpg. then built a house in Stonewall, Mb. Then moved to Lake of the Woods, On. in 1993. We are still here in the back of beyond.(20 min. East of Kenora.) Don't know if we will be back home the weekend of the reunion, thats our busy season for company. Hope everyone is doing well maybe see you this summer. Nanc

Davis,  Janice (Now Funk) Saskatoon.  Following graduation from Massey, I graduated from Briercrest Bible College in Caronport, SK and then from ACC. I married my husband, Vern, in 1985 and worked for the Brandon City Police Dept. as a secretary for five years before I became a stay-at-home with our children. Laura is 16 and Matthew is 14 and they keep us very busy with all their activities. We moved to Saskatoon in 2000 where Vern works for an engineering consulting firm and I work for our church as the office secretary. We're still working out our summer plans so the reunion is up in the air right now. Thanks to Kevin, Brian, Mark and Michelle for all your hard work!

Camrass,   Paul -  Waterloo.   Wow....considering the effort I have put into blocking out my high school days looking the names and photos on this site has been a blast!! I would love to try and get there in July. Admittedly, the whole high school "graduation" thing is a bit hazy. But I am thrilled to be included in the celebrations. Will definately work on that. It's incredible to imagine that we are all old enough to have anything in our lives that happened 25 years ago !! Life has been a great adventure since high school days. Through a rather unpredictable set of circumstances I ended up studying music first at BU, finishing my BMus at Laurier and then a Post Grad Performance Diploma from the Royal Conservatory in Toronto. That all happened in the 80's. Once the 90's rolled in I was faily well entrenched in the music scene in Toronto playing bass for symphonies, jazz groups and musicals all over the place. Did my share of Phantom of the Operas, Show Boats and Miss Saigons as well as a number of seasons at The Stratford and Charlottetown Festivals. It was while playing for a show just outside Toronto that I met my wife Catherine. We've been married for 8 years now and have two glorious girls Hannah,6, and Charlotte, 3. With the onset of family I've looked for a bit more stability in my life. So for the past few years I've been working for American Express managing international technologies projects. Between my family, work, and music life is good. Its been great looking back and I am really looking forward to seeing all you folks again. I'll do my best to get there. Yell at me if you feel like it at : paul.j.camrass@aexp.com      Ciao for now !!!!..........pc

Simpkin,  Sharen (Now McDowall) - Kenora.  After graduation went to ACC for a year, then over to BU for two years and finsished my BA and HBSW through Lakehead University. Moved to Kenora, Ontario in 1986 for a job in Social Work. Had no intentions in staying in Kenora but met a Kenora guy. I married Murray in 1988,we have one daughter 14, Stephanie. Got tired of social work and took on a position with the City of Kenora as the Human Reosurces Manager and have been in this position for the past 11 years.

Fedorowich,  Leona (Now page) Winnipeg. What an amazing website! Thanks to Kevin and rest of the organizing committee for the upcoming reunion. I hope that I can attend. I really enjoyed reading everyone's responses on the web page. As for me, after graduating from BU in 84, I married Don Page. We have lived in Winnipeg ever since. I have worked at the U of M since 1985, five years in medical research and for the past 16 years in the Safety Office. I am a program planner specializing in Radiation Safety. Don and I have two wonderful boys: Zac (13) and Anson (8). Life is great!

Korski, Tom -- Ottawa, newspaperman. Married 20 years, two kids, station wagon, mortgage. 25 pounds overweight, but still have my original teeth. Hobbies: shoveling driveway, taking out the garbage. Favourite snack: raisins. Claim to fame: won a chicken eating contest at the 1982 Brandon Ex. Out of school I worked for Flying Dutchman Kitchens, Dinsdale Cartage, Mark Shank's dad and the Velvet Rail billiard hall (it only sounds expensive). John Leggat, God bless him, got me my big break in show business when he gave me his janitorial job at CKLQ. I haven't been back to Massey since 1981. Is Old Man Potter still "working" at the library? He'd be pretty old by now.  (Foto left -Tom and young whipper snapper)

Pearson,  Patty  Morinville, Alberta (Now Coey) Hi Everyone, As some of you might remember I left school for Alberta with Perry Coey from Erickson. Well, it's 25 years later and we have two daughters Danielle 20 & Savannah 18. Both are grown and graduated! We live in a small town just minutes north of Edmonton. I've been a piano teacher for over 20 years and run a studio of approximately 30 students from out of my house

Hampton,  Mary Jane -  Nova Scotia - It certainly is a blast from the past reading about what everyone had done with themselves!  I am living in Nova Scotia, having done a stint in southern Ontario.  My career path has been in health care - latterly as the Commissioner for Health Reform in NS and then as a private consultant for the past 8 years (actually, in business with my sister, Abby...who also lives across the street!).  I have written a couple of children's books, am a newspaper columnist and do a fair bit of stuff for CBC radio - so keep my hands in a few pots.  I hooked up with a family doctor about 10 years ago and we adopted two beautiful daughters from China (Tia, age 4 and Chloe, age 3).  We also have four dogs, four cats, two parrots, a cockatoo and a chipmunk who moved in last summer and won't vacate.  I guess that's why we live a bit outside the city!  It would be great to hear from old friends (email makes it such a small world). I'll do my best to book the visit with the grandparents to coincide with the reunion.  This picture was taken about 6 months ago - one of the few in which Chloe has remained still long enough for the shutter! (Left,  Mary Jane and daughters)  mj@stylusconsulting.com

MacKalski,  Barbara Ann - Winnipeg.  Hello everyone!!! Here's the update. I am happily single and living in Winnipeg. I became a medical doctor,graduating from U of M medical school in 1988 and specializing in Internal Medicine at the Mayo Clinic, MN. In 1993 I returned to Brandon where I practiced Medicine for 12 years. I am currently "on Sabbatical " doing further training and research in Gastroenterology and will return my Brandon medical practice late in 2006.

Anderson,  Dale - Roblin.  I'm only coming if Hilgers has a party! Yes (OMG) I am a High School Principal. Apparently I received some excellent training from my peers in dealing with mislead youth. I am divorced, and I have two great kids that I see all the time (Brady 12, and Brett 9). I have been in the education business now for 16 years, 9 as an administrator. I worked in southwest Manitoba for 9, Saskatchewan for 5, and I have now resided in Roblin, Manitoba for the last four. I really hope to make it to the reunion, but it will depend on my schedule with my kids. Yes that is correct "Jimmy" Kamann and I live in the same town.

Hercina,  Brian - Stony Rapids SK.  Hi everyone !! Since graduating in 1981, I left to Winnipeg and started working for Stadium Ford and took classes at the UofM. In Feb. of 1982 I joined the RCMP and was posted to Colonsay, Sask. Since then I have spent my entire career, other than a few stints in Ontario in Sask. I've been stationed in Colonsay, Pelican Narrows, Sandy Bay, Smeaton, Humboldt, Lanigan, Deschambault lake , promoted to Corporal to Southend, back to Deschambault Lake and promoted to Sergeant in Stony Rapids and I will be transferring to Prince Albert this July. I am married to my wife Karen and have two girls Michelle and Danika. Both are now graduated from university. I was unable to attend the previous re-union and will make every effort to attend. take care. Brian

Fox,  Bonnie - Orleans, On.  (Now Fox-McIntyre) Hi again, everyone! Seems like just yesterday but I guess life has really gone on -- and we have the scars and laugh lines to prove it now! I am currently married to the same man I've shared the last 20-odd years with. Jim and I have three wonderful (and sometimes not so wonderful!) children. Matthew turned sweet 16 on Valentine's Day this year; Rebecca is a gorgeous young lady of 13 years; Christopher holds down the fort at 9 years of age. Matt is our hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, flute-playing teenager with designs on doing as much as he can without doing any work. Sound familiar?! Rebecca is the antithesis. She is a self-motivated worker who plays indoor and outdoor soccer (seasonal!), enjoys drama, singing, shopping, babysitting, French, and good marks. Christopher is also a soccer player but recently indicated an interest in hockey as well. He's just happy to be here -- meeting people and being a goofball. Daddy (Jim) works as a salesperson for the printing firm known as Lowe Martin. He also keeps his hand in as the main chauffeur of children and a wicked classical guitarist. Me? Well, I was once a media relations officer who worked for the federal government. Then I decided to return to university and got my B.Ed. That means I'm now an elementary school teacher. I love it! I currently teach 28 amazing grade 3 students, run the school choir, sit on the strategic planning team, and take whatever workshops I can to improve my teaching methods. I'm the secondary chauffeur (Jim really does do most of it) in the family. In addition, I sing in a choir, try to get to the gym on occasion, do the stuff a mother has to do and is never finished doing, and enjoy a glass of red wine as often as possible! I can't complain. Life is pretty good!! Wish more of you would consider travelling out this way. Look us up anytime. I'm always listed in the phone book -- longest listing under "Fox" that you'll ever find. E-mail can be dicey because of our server, but persevere: Bonnie_Fox-McIntyre@occdsb.on.ca   Hoping to see you this summer but still not sure what direction my kids will take me in!

Hobbs, Peter John - Nepean On - It is great to see all the material for the Massey class of ’81 reunion. Pouring over the yearbook photos has been a blast. I am married to Diane Kroeker (a Winkler gal) and we are raising three daughters – Hannah (12), Mary Grace (10), and Rachel (8). Our family life is a real joy and source of so many good things. Following high school I lived in Winnipeg for eight years before moving to Ottawa. Perhaps surprisingly, given my high-school career, in 1992 I was ordained an Anglican priest – following in my father’s footsteps. I am currently the Rector of a large parish in Ottawa and also serve in my diocese as an Archdeacon (a strange bit of ecclesiastical duty and preferment). Over the years I have collected four university degrees (B.A., B.Th., M.A. M.P.A.) and I currently enjoy being able to teach a graduate course at Saint Paul University. My work is rich, varied and never boring. I return to Manitoba every few years to visit friends and Diane’s family. Unfortunately, we have no plans for a Manitoba trip in 2006. Thus, it is very unlikely I will be able to attend the reunion. What a drag! I still love a great party. pjhobbs@igs.net    (Photo Left  - Peter, Diane, and family)

Gurr,  Brad - Bedford Hills, USA - I am living and working in The Hudson Valley. Currently an Arborist in Ossining and Briarcliff Manor NY. The winters are mild and the trees are large. (Photo Right,  Brad Gurr)

Grier,  Paul - Still in Brandon. I went to BU after graduating and received a 4 yr bsc in geology. I married Lori Harness (class of '79 at VM) in my last year of university. I then promptly started my career at Canada Post, where I am still working as a Relief Supervisor. We have two boys, 17 and 15 (that's not their names), they are Kyle and Darren, who are both at that other high school at the far side of the city. Lori and I play rec mixed volleyball once a week to get a night out and some exercise.

Giles,  Andrew Montreal.   - I will not be able to make it to Brandon, but wish you all the best in the reunion.  Looking through the yearbook pictures was an interesting experience!  A brief history:  1985: Graduated BU (BSc) 1987: Graduated McGill (MSc - Meteorology),  August 1987:  Married Deborah (met in Montreal) 1987-1988: Environment Canada training program for Operational Meteorologists, 1988:  Posted to Ontario Weather Centre, Toronto,   1990:  Moved to Arctic Weather Centre, Edmonton,  April 1991:  Daughter, Erin born,  August 1993:  Son, Alexander born, 2001:  Moved to Canadian Meteorological Centre, Montreal, 2005:  Moved back to Prairie and Arctic Storm Prediction Centre, Edmonton.   Andrew Giles

Loe, Doug – Kingston ON – Greetings, All!  Hope you are well and I will make every effort to return to Brandon for the reunion.  My mother and sister still live in the Wheat City, so I return for a week or so every summer.  Where to start – I am a healthcare & biotechnology analyst for an investment broker in Toronto called Versant Partners, been covering the Canadian healthcare sector for about six years now, worked for Orion Securities (then Yorkton Securities) when I broke into the financial services industry in 2000, joined Versant in 2002.  I’ve been collecting university degrees over the years and have a Ph.D in biochemistry (University of Guelph, 1993) and an MBA from Queen’s U. (1999) – hope that’s all I’ll need.  I live in downtown Toronto during the week, but my home is in Kingston where my wife, Marjory, is a clinical psychologist and Professor in the Queen’s U. Department of Psychology.  We have two kids:  Katharine (age 12) and Alexander (age 9) – named after the “Great” historic figures of the same names!  Both very musically inclined and take an assortment of piano, guitar, dance, and singing lessons, mixing in some sporting activities on the side.  Enjoy the rest of your day/week/month – see you in July.  Doug.  Foto left,  Doug and family. 

Cullen,  Kevin, Chillawack.  Firstly, Thanks to Michelle, Kevin, Brian and others for getting the reunion organized. I've been living in Chilliwack for the past 10 years so I can golf, (albeit poorly) 12 months a year. Married, (Nicole is from MB) with two great kids, Melanie (8) and Joel (5). I have an optometry practice but try to work as little as possible, (guess I haven't changed much since high school). We have a rustic cabin in the BC interior where we spend ski weekends in the winter and swimming/kayaking in the summer. Life's good. We still try to get to MB each summer for August long weekend at Clear lake so I will try to come back a little early this year to attend the reunion. Cheers Kevin

Chaudhari,  David (Hamish) - Toronto - Wow - reading up on the responses certainly brings back fond memories - has it really been 25 years? Been in Toronto for the past 15+ years - married to Christine (Ottawa girl) in 1998 and have one son - Duncan - aged 5. Been in Financial Services for most of the past 15 years - currently working for a new Loyalty company. Haven't been to Manitoba very often since my mom passed away - but thinking of going to Brandon this summer to see my step-father - I'll try and coordinate the dates around the reunion - would love to see everyone! I can be reached at dchaudh@rogers.com

Jeffrey, Don.  Rocky Mountain House,  Alberta.   Married, 2 kids (6 & 8) Gold sales master General Motors dealer 10 years djeffery@telusplanet.net     (Photo Right - Don Jeffrey and Family)

Leggat, John - Winnipeg - Married to Karen Lorimer, formely of Brandon. Two children, Cole (4) Grace (2). I just became owner of Cropo Funeral Chapel in Winnipeg with Todd and Wade Lumbard. Prior to this I worked for most of my career with Family Services and Housing in Manitoba. I still stay in touch with Greg Bieber (its a forced friendship as he keeps calling my house), Dale Anderson, Todd Lumbard, Darryl Penner, Brian Atkinson, some more sporadic than others. W-mail address is kleggat@shaw.ca     John Leggat.  (Foto left - John and family)

Craig,  John - Pitt Meadows BC - I stuck with History and after studying at Carleton for BA and MA degrees, completed a PhD at Cambridge and then took a position at Simon Fraser University in BC in 1994. Fellowships took us back to England in 1999-2000 and 2002-03. Along the way, I married Hilde Van Nes from Ottawa in 1984 (Bonnie Fox, Tom Korski, and David Pepper will remember) and the children started coming in 1986. We've got three boys and two girls now between ages 20-10. I became chair of the department in September, a sure sign of creeping dementia. I've not been back to Brandon for years but will try for July.

Bieber,  Greg - Winnipeg -  Hi all, Since graduation I have remained in Manitoba moving to Winnipeg when I was 21 to work with Nygard International. At 24 I join the financial services industry where I have been for almost 18 years in the capacity as an advisor with Richardson Partners Financial and at one time, business owner. I remarried in May 2004 and started a family with the addition of our daughter Sofia who is now just over six months old. I am looking forward to the reunion and to the sequel to Hilgers party!!! See you soon. Biebs   -   say hi - gailandgreg@mts.net     

Fotos - Left,  Greg and Gail,  right - Sofia

O'Rourke,  Dianne (now Kolesar) Rapid City MB.   I am married for over 20 years to my husband, Mark. We have 3 kids, aged 18(a new grad herself), 15 and 13. I work as a R.N. in Brandon RHC. We live on 12 acres of land outside of Rapid City. I would love to speak with any of you - please e-mail me at markanddiannekolesar@yahoo.ca . Looking forward to hearing from/seeing you!!!

Cameron, Ruth (now Radesic) Saskatoon -  I am a health information management practictioner (formally known as a Health Record Technician) for the Saskatoon Health Region. I am married with 3 kids, a just turned teenage daughter going on 20 instead of 14 and a pair of high strung 9 year old twin boys. Twenty five years has passed by fast, as we as a family have lived in Winnipeg, Yorkton, Prince Albert twice and Saskatoon twice, where we stayed the last time and never left. It has been crazy and adventureous, but I would not trade any of the last 20 years. We have had our good times and bad as anyone, but that is life for all of us...! I only attended Massey for 1/2 grade 11 and all of 12, so I don't know too many people and most probably don't remember me, but it was a good time while I was there. It will be fun to get together again. Reunions are a blast. My e-mail is angelrad@sasktel.net     Would love to hear from anyone anytime. Rutie Rad

Johnston,  Brad, - Morrisonville NY USA - Carrie and I have been married for 10 years now. We have 2 daughters...Madison is 7 and Delaney is 4. Life is busy and good. After graduating from the U of A in 1987, I worked in engineering around Alberta and BC. My company transferred us to NY 5 years ago, so here we are. I look after a production facility here and one in Missouri. About a year ago I was assigned a facility in Hermosillo Sonora Mexico, so I spend about a week a month in Mexico as well. Mi espagnol es muy mal. I am not sure if I will make the reunion but will really try. Thanks for doing this for us all.

Bristol,  Kerry -   I moved to England in 1992 to do a Ph.D. at the Courtauld Institute of Art, University of London and just sort of stayed... Now I'm a lecturer in the history of eighteenth century architecture at the University of Leeds.

Elliott,  Jeff,  Brandon -  Worked for the City of Brandon for 26 years and counting (Has it really been that long?!!!). Married for 14 years with one boy 11 years old. I did not graduate but did end up going back to ACC for upgrading. Enjoying life!!!   (Photo right:  Sue, Jordan, Jeff & Gimli)

McInnis, Neil,  Winnipeg - Wow, what a blast from the past! Great job on the site Kevin & keep up the great work. A lot has happened since we left Massy! As many of you may recall, I did not technically graduate from VM...after the motorcycle vs car near brush with death in September of our grade 12 year, I never managed to get enough credits to graduate. Oh well, I traveled with the Katimavik program across Canada for a year before coming back to Brandon to finish up at Crocus Plains...although I never thought that would happen, they had the right courses at the right time. Don't worry, if anyone ever asks where I graduated from, I say Massey! What else...Iceland and Europe for five months before going to the University of Waterloo from 83 to 88...and then working in tourism in eastern Ontario...then Kenora...and finally to Winnipeg in 1999 when I joined Travel Manitoba. Imagine my surprize when I discovered that I lived across the park from Kim Wazura in Whyte Ridge! I married Kim Felteau (from Thunder Bay) in 1996. We have two beautiful girls, Caitlin - born in 1998 and Bryn - born in 2001. They are into everything...we have more barbies and polly pockets than can fit in our home. They are skiing like wild girls too. They started the Nancy Greene Ski Development program this year at Holiday Mountain and love it as much as I did. If anyone makes it out to Holiday, just look for me in the Ski Patrol jacket with two future Olympic racers following right behind. My Dad and one sister still live in Brandon, so we get there on a regular basis and it's always fun to run into someone I know from Massey. Hopefully I'll be able to make it...but we usually spend a good part of the summer at Kim's parents' cottage near Thunder Bay. As you all know, lots can happen in a couple of months, so you never know.  Foto above,  Neil and Family.

Turenne,  George - Toronto.  I hope I can make it just to hear Kevin laugh! I'm living in Toronto. Married to Kathleen for 9 years. Three kids. Alexandra 22, Jesse 11, Billy 10. After working in Brandon for a few years I went to Sheridan Collage in Brampton, ON. to take technical illustration. I met Kathleen and her daughter about about 12 years ago. When we had Jesse we decided I'd stay home with him. I started a small business doing drawings for patent lawyers which I still am doing. We also try to make a few bucks by renovating dumpy houses and re-selling. It means living in rubble and dust much of the time so we may not do this to much longer. We have a cottage about 3 hours NE so we can get away from the humidity, smog, and stray bullets. Alexandra is in York U. Jesse likes volleyball and video games. Billy likes basketball and football. We also have a cat, a dog and 2 birds. And a station wagon with wood siding. turenne@rogers.com

Taylor,  Dave - Brandon - Married (Leah) 20 years, Two Kids: Robin(15), April (13), CMA graduate 2005, Presently at Gulliver's Grill in Brandon. (Picture Right - Taylor Family)

Butt,  Tony - Winnipeg - 16 Years in the Pharmaceutical Business. Married with two boys 16 & 14. Current interest include Soccer, Coaching, and Aerobatic Flying.

Lorinda Hayes (now Carbonara)  Near Chicago -  - You probably remember me as Lori Hayes. I started using my full name after going through college with another Lori Hayes. I earned a B.A. in French and an M.S. in Guidance Counseling. I've used those not at all as a high school German teacher, a group-home parent for at-risk youth, a social worker, a home-schooling mom, a Montessori teacher and most recently an aspiring writer/knitter. I got married in 1988 and am now separated from my husband. I have two great kids (Jack-10, Alana-9), one Yorkie, and three cats. We currently live in Naperville, IL--a western suburb of Chicago. I've been back to Brandon only a handful of times since moving to the States. My parents and and younger sister and brother still live in Brandon. My email is lorindacarbonara@mac.com    FOTO  LEFT: LORINDA and ALANA

Skibo, Debbie,  (now Kubica)   Went to ACC after high school, worked at MPIC for a short time then moved to Saskatoon where I have been ever since. Married for 19 years, 1 son (Jordan) who just turned 13. Looking at all those names on the grad list was certainly a nostalgic trip! My parents and brother (and his family) still live in Brandon so we are there several times a year. Parents have a cabin at Grey Owl by Clear Lake so we try to spend as much time as we can in the summer.   Say hi!  - dek@sasktel.net

Thiessen,  Judi.  Regina.  Great to hear what has happened over the years for everyone. I have been working in the insurance/investment industry for the past 20 years - as office administrator - first half in Brandon; second half in Regina. No husband; no kids. Spend free time travelling and with friends and family. Parents still live in Brandon so get there every so often. Email is jthiessen@sasktel.net

Scaletta, Angela (now White) Brandon)  Thank you to all those involved in putting together a reunion. I plan to attend and look forward to seeing all of my previous classmates. After high school, I worked as a nurse, married, and had two great boys. I have been at home with my boys and after living in Ontario for five years I have returned to Brandon and live with my boys while returning to school (the job of learning never ends for me). I am now separated from my husband and I'm dating a terrific guy. Hope to see you all in July! Angelina Scaletta

Swires, Sarah - Winnipeg  -After high school, I attended U of M, got my degree in Medical Rehab(O.T),and worked mostly at HSC in Wpg for 10 years. Was married for 10 years, divorced in 2001. Now married to Russ Enns, whom many of you know from Bdn and Clear Lake days. Small world huh! Between us we have three kids, Simon 13, Adam 11 and Samantha 7. Am now a Pharmaceutical Rep for the last 10 years and loving it. If Hilgers is having one of his legendary parties, hope to get an invite !! Looking forward to seeing everyone a quarter century later. Photo left - Sarah and family.  Say hi - sswires@joica.jnj.com

Cowieson,  Deb (now  Summerscales) Brandon.  Hi Everybody! I missed the last reunion. Was living in Vancouver and was back in Brandon that year in August for my wedding. Moved to Terrace, B.C. in '96. Divorced in '98 and moved back to Brandon at that time. Have 2 boys, Chad 11 and Devan 9, two cats, a dog, a hamster and fish. (What was I thinking!! LOL) Looking forward to seeing everyone! Mean time say hi - dsummerscales@westman.wave.ca

Budinski,  Lisa - (Now Redman) I've been a software developer since 1982, first at McKenzie Seeds in Brandon, then in Edmonton and now in Kamloops. I got married in 1986 to Murray Redman, then a DJ at KX 96. We have one son, Ethan who's 8 years old.   (foto right,  Lisa, Ethan and Murray)

Joynt,  Brian,  Stonewall MB. - I've been working as a Biologist with Ducks Unlimited's research arm for almost 20 years. Most of my work involves waterfowl research conducted in the Canadian Prairie/Parkland region. I work out of DU's corporate head office (Oak Hammock Marsh) and live just outside of Stonewall (both just north of Wpg). Susan (Young - Neelin grad) and I have 3 kids; Julia (4.5 yrs.) and Shelby & Lucas (twins, 8 mths.) There is a chance we could get to the reunion - we just need to get a vehicle big enough to haul all the kids and their endless 'stuff'.  Email me at b_joynt@ducks.ca

Hirshfield,  Richard,  Toronto.  still here, work in film production, will be divorced as of Feb. 11/06, no kids

Kamann, Jim - Roblin Mb.   - Twenty five years, unbelievable how time flies and a little surreal reading everyone's bio.!!! After high school I headed west to Lethbridge for several years where I obtained my education in Conservation Law Enforcement. That is also where I met my wife Kathy of twenty years. We headed back east in 1984 where I gained employment with Manitoba Conservation as a Natural Resource Officer. We have been transferred throughout my career living in all kinds of communities in Manitoba. My last transfer was from Gillam to Roblin where I am currently the District Supervisor for the Roblin Detachment. The community is great and the family loves it here so no more moves. Geographically, Roblin is very beautiful and a small town is a wonderful place to raise kids, not to mention its great to have Asessippi Ski Park in your backyard. I still have my folks and two sisters in Brandon so we are there regularly. We have a daughter Nichole (14) and a son Drew (10) who currently keep us very busy with such things as dance, snowboarding, basketball, volleyball, curling etc. Oh yeah...,also have one dog. Besides catching bad guys and running Prov. Parks during the day ,I am also the Chief Defensive Tactics Instructor for the Dept. and a member of the Provincial Incident Mgmt. Team managing large scale disasters such as forest fires and floods. Kudos to Kevin and Co. in arranging this party.   I can't quite commit yet as my nephew is also getting married that weekend in Stoney Plain, Alta,; however that is only tentative. I am hoping to see y'all this summer!!! My e-mail is jkamann@mts.net  - Left foto is Jim,  wife Kathy,  Nichole and Drew

Badgley, Norm -  I've been living in Calgary for almost 20 years working for Shell Canada. I married Jennie Adamski (also from Brandon) and we have 1 son, Sam, aged 12. Unfortunately we've booked a trip in July and won't be able to make the reunion. Sorry I won't be able to make it... I hear there's a party at Hilgers'!

McEwen, Chuck - Toronto - After an uninspiring year at BU right after high school I worked in Brandon for seven years at the Vic Inn and as a locksmith at C&E. Decided to go back to school and moved to Winnipeg in 89. I graduated from the U of M in 95 with a BA (Theatre and English). Worked at the Gas Station Theatre, Video Pool and then as the Coordinator for the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival until 98. Moved to Toronto in 98 to become the Producer/Executive Director of the Toronto Fringe Theatre Festival and that’s what I’m still doing today. I really wanted to attend the last reunion (couldn’t get out of a production of Twelfth Night) so I am looking forward to seeing everyone this time around. Not married, no kids or pets of any kind. I’ll be in Winnipeg checking out the Fringe before the reunion and if anyone wants to get together for a drink feel free to give me a shout at producer@fringetoronto.com.

Brownridge,  Debbie (now McLeod)  - Brandon - After leaving high school I was a Travel agent for 17 years. Got tired of that and am now a 911 dispatcher for Manitoba. This July My husband and I will celebrate 20 years of marriage. We have 2 children, Brendan 9 years and Kaitlyn 6 years. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion. My email is: d_mcleod_@hotmail.com

Benton,  Lisa (Now Demond) Brandon -  Married to Ken Demond, 2 kids, Kyler 13, Kelsey 10. Working for Service Canada for 16 years now. Currently working on fitness instructor certification.

Skinner,  Karen,  Qatar -   Hi folks. Great to read all the bios! I'm an ESL instructor teaching Arab students at the College of the North Atlantic (a Newfie operation) in Doha, Qatar. I arrived in Sept. 2005, so Doha now feels like home. I have been teaching ESL for 5 years--in Portugal, S. Korea, Brandon U. & Singapore. In my 30s, I was a bureaucrat at the Dept. of Indian Affairs in Ottawa, then I had my mid-life crisis early and decided to become an ESL teacher.  I was married in my 20s; no kids (just as well). After many years in the dating desert, I am now going out with a wonderful Syrian engineer--who wasn't even born when we graduated. Will try to take him to Canada this summer...if Immigration lets him into the country. Really looking forward to seeing everyone!

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