B UP EATUWPIAA Supporting Member AdsPack your bags, (be sure to include your UWP photos and keepsakesand your dancing shoes) and head to Amsterdam, The Netherlands,for the 2005 European Alumni Meeting (EAM), March 11 – 13.This is a great opportunity to meet and greet alumni from all overEurope, covering most of the eras of UWP.For registration information and a schedule of EAM events, pleasevisit get-me.to/EAMsterdam, write AlumNet, Mr.P.J.M. Aalberselaan13, 1181 XJ Amstelveen, The Netherlands, or call +31-20-6417201or +31-6-54730466.* Reunion 2004 DVDs Available Soon *For more information on how to order your Reunion 2004Highlights DVD, contact Mia Hansen at miajhansen@msn.com.DVDs will be priced at $25, plus $3.95 shipping and handling(in the U.S.), $7.95 shipping and handling (outside the U.S.).A website will soon be available for online ordering, andinformation will be posted at uwpiaa.<strong>org</strong>. Or sign up for themailing list: Go to uwpiaa.<strong>org</strong>/bboard/index.php, click on theTucson 2004 board, then “Reunion Highlights DVD — MailingList.” If you are not a member of the UWPIAA Forums, youwill have to register before signing up for the mailing list.KiitosMerciTack SåMycketEduardo Aguirre (84E)Kimberly Badders Sundt (88E)Michael Clark (92D)Denis Cournoyer (84A)Pat Daniels (Office Staff)Brennan Evans (87E)Judy Goddard (Host/Real Family)Omar Guerrero (94C)Randy Hamilton (79B)Mia Hansen (77D)Jennifer Hard (85A)Jay Holmaas (91C)Jennifer (Hunnicutt) Ferrell (92E)Kathy Lee (81E)DankeschönThanksThe UWPIAA Board of Governors would like to express ourheartfelt thanks to the people who make reunions so incredibly funand successful. Since 2001, when the UWPIAA took over theplanning and execution of reunions, it has been crucial to have adedicated local group of alumni to handle the logistics. Reunionswould not be possible without them, and therefore they are the mainfactor in choosing a reunion site.For two years the Boston alumni sacrificed much of their freetime to plan every detail of the reunions held there, and this past yearthe Tucson host committee assumed that huge responsibility. Thoseof us attending reunion this year saw the extraordinary result of theirwork, described by attendees as “fantastic,” “unf<strong>org</strong>ettable,”“impressive,” and just plain “terrific.”These are the people who ensured a great experience in Tucson.If you happen to “meet ‘em wherever you go,” please take the time tothank them personally for their outstanding work.“Our focus is YOUR human potential.”Dr. Fred Heismeyer (75A)Learning Coach/OwnerCustom, screen printed3-ring binders,printed tabs, business cards,invitations, letterheadand envelopesJAMPROMOTIONS, LLC479-756-9615fred@leadingandteaming.comPut your name or logo on shirts, hats, jackets, and promotional products such aspens, pencils, mugs, cups, golf balls, frisbees, and much more.Call or email Dave Martin (68C) today for a quote!Phone (toll free): 888-793-0447, Cell: 614-975-2814Fax: 740-965-9969, Email: sunbearie@aol.comLet JAM help spread your name!UWPIAA Supporting Member AdsServing Schools, Clubsand Associations, Companies,Sports Teams, Political Candidates,etc. and hopefully you!Dank uwelMuchasGraciasSheri Mikels-Romero (82A)Kerry Montano (87E)Dave Montano (88A)Mirea Pineda (94E)Tim Polito (84A)Tim Poore (87B)Jenny Porter Carillo (88D)Donna Reed (76A)Norman Schmitz (80C)Brian Shimamoto (91C)Barb Smith Butierez (75A)Pamela Traficanti (80B)Ray Villegas (79C)Stephanie Welsh (98A)10 fall ‘04
1980sDominique Parmentier (80E). Whereare you, cast E? Every time I readthe UpBeat news, I’m looking fornews from you! My email isparmentierdominique@yahoo.fr. Iwould like to hear news from you!Rev. Rob Taylor (82C) and RobApgar were married at St. John’sChapel in Cambridge, Massachusetts,on June 3, 2004. Rob is thepastor of Open Door MetropolitanCommunity Church in Boyd’s,Maryland (suburban D.C. area), anda doctoral candidate at PrincetonTheological Seminary. Rob Apgar isstudent in the Physical TherapyAssistant Program at HagerstownCommunity College. They live at12823 Spickler Road, Clear Spring,MD 21722. Email revrobtaylor@opendoormcc.comBrenda (Bradt) Dachner (86E)married on September 6, 2003, andmoved to Austin, Texas withhusband, David. They are expectingtheir first child in December 2004and are busy building their dreamhouse on Lake Travis. Scheduled tomove in by the end of August, theywelcome any and all visitors afterthat time. Email Brenda atbrendatango@aol.com.Michael Streppa (87C) says: We justgave birth to our second son,Owen Michael, born on June 2.Mason is now three and a half andadjusting to being a big brother.We’d love to have visitors! Homephone is 828-439-8220.1990sDerrick “D.C.” Johnson (90E) is 40!He is “still in the house, doingmusic.” He started a productioncompany in Louisiana and is stillproducing in his studio, laying downtracks for gospel singers andcommercial gigs. D.C.’s daughter isnow 16 and stands 5 feet, 11 inchestall, and doing well. He is divorcedand says he’s fine. Email: deffcoproduction@aol.com. Phone: +1 318-443-3030 (leave message).Scott Witty (91E) is presentlyworking as an actor with variousmovies and television shows. OnPeople on the moveDecember 28, 2002, he was marriedto Kristiina Vataja (a non-Uppie).Almost a yearlater, onNovember 26,2003, Scottand Kristiinabecameparents to avery happyScott and Jett Isaacbaby boy. His name is Jett IsaacVataja Witty. Scott also has twoproduction companies, one for filmand one for stage work. He still liveson Bowen Island, British Columbia.Mike Witty (92A) says after workingfor almost sevenyears with RoyalCaribbean CruiseLines in thetheatre, I retiredfrom the ship life.Presently I am Mikeback living in Winnipeg, Manitoba,B UP EATlooking for work in theentertainment industry. I am notmarried yet, no kids (that I know of )and enjoying life.Michelle (Jake) Jacobson (92C) is nowDr. Jacobson. She graduated fromSABA University School ofMedicine earning her doctor ofmedicine degree on May 22, 2004.She will get to stay in the same townand in the same house for three yearsas she completes her residency inpediatrics at Kalamazoo,Michigan. Congratulations, Dr. Jake!Maria (Hempel) Meier (94D) says:It’s amazing how time flies. Thesedays I’m trying to look beyond theconstant tugging of my pant legs togive myself focus that in a few years,this little one won’t need meanymore! Yes, after quitting our jobsand traveling the world (Europe, SEAsia and Western US/Canada)backpacker-style for one year, myhusband, John, and I have officially“settled down” with our one-year-olddaughter named Kona. The year oftravel makes for endless nights ofreminiscing, which only makes usitch for more. Parenthood suits usWe want to hear from you!Getting married? Newborn child?Back in school? Recent graduate?Get a promotion? New job?Have you moved?Yes! I have some news for the next UpBeat.Name___________________________________First cast/year __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please clip or copy this form and send to:UpBeatP.O. Box 987North Platte, NE 69103-0987 USAor email your information to: upbeat@uwpiaa.<strong>org</strong>Photos are appreciated and can be returned if mailed with aself-addressed envelope.well and life is fine. John enjoys hisengineering work at the nearbyDulles International Airport and Iam caring for lots of little kiddies inour home, which keeps Kona nicelyoccupied. We live outsideWashington, D.C., and hope thatanyone visiting the area will stop byto say hello! Email meier54@hotmail.comLauren Letourneau (94E) announcesthe birth of her daughter Mia ElysePearson Letourneau, born onFebruary 6. She joins big brotherBlake, who adores her. Lauren is nolonger working as a florist, but hasbeen working as manager at thefamily greenhouse business for thepast three years. Her husband,Steve, recently received his mastersdegree in Secondary Education andis teaching at an alternative schoolfor troubled youth.Sara Nicole Schryver-Dakin (96E)and her husband, Bruce, currentlylive in Longmont, Colorado. Theirfirst son, Banks, was born June 3,2002. Sadly, their next child,Landree Jean, had a heart defect dueto Turner’s Syndrome and diedSeptember 19, 2003. The couple isnow expecting their third child inAugust of 2004. Her new address is11302 Deerfield Drive, Longmont,CO 80504 or email: sara.dakin@schryvermedical.comMeghan Moorhouse (97A) and herhusband Bob just moved to NorthBend, Oregon, where he is still flyinga helicopter with the U.S. CoastGuard. She is working from home asa grant writer for nonprofit agenciesand is always looking for newcontacts and <strong>org</strong>anizations that needhelp with funding grants. Heraddress is 1839 Cleveland St., NorthBend, OR 97459 or email:moorhousesonthemove@yahoo.com2000sShannon Hurley (00C) graduated onMay 22, 2004, with her mastersdegree in Deaf Education from theNational Technological Institute forthe Deaf at the Rochester Instituteof Technology. On May, 30 2004,with Virginia Smith (00C) as theirwitness, she married Wes Seleenafter close to six years of dating. Thisyear she was also given the RochesterFirst Year Teacher of the YearAward. Shannon and Wes are nowbusy raising their two puppies intheir new house.UpBeat 11
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