ThE rEuNiOn

Hey folks! I thought I would post just a couple of pictures from the reunion this past weekend - there will be more posted on my site (http:/madsennicole.blogspot.com) later this week.

For those who didn't make it to the reunion - we missed you! For those who DID make it, it was good to see you!

CLICK ON THE PICTURES TO SEE THEM CLOSE UP

Future Cowboys at the Family Breakfast on Saturday morning. Tason LaCorti is on the left in green, and Sam Orton is the one in the blue shirt with the stripe. (Please comment if you know who the other two kids are!)


The parade float...(a few of us were actually lifted from the crowd to be on the float...thanks, Allen!)
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Nolan and Scottia Reidhead at the dinner Saturday night


Terran and Andrea Church

Allen and Tammy Orton

The Class of 88 reunion attendees


Class of 88 and spouses

Life is good!

Wow, I too cannot believe that 20 years have passed. I certainly don’t feel this old, although all the grey in my hair is telling me otherwise.
Life since high school- graduated from SUU with a bachelors in Psychology, married Brandon Shepherd , moved to SLC, then back to Cedar and then to Wenatchee Washington were we have been for 8 years now. We love it here, it is a wonderful place to live and to raise kids. The Columbia River runs through the middle of our city so there is always an abundance of water to play in and fun things to do.

Life is good. I work at Washington Elementary school as a para-educator. I work mostly with the kindergarten running reading groups. When I am not working I am serving as the PTA president. It is busy but rewarding, this will be my third year and I love being involved in the decisions that are made for our school. I am also teaching Gospel Doctrine in our ward after 12 years in primary. It is a very scary calling but I am learning so much and really enjoying having to study (no excuses now).

We have 3 kids who keep me running and being a constant taxi. Jordan is almost 15, Brittin is 12 and Tayson is 7. Soccer is the main sport played at our house so on any given day you can find us in the back yard kicking the soccer ball around.
I have a wonderful husband who works very hard and is a great dad. He works as a programmer for the Chelan County Public Utilities Disctict, and is great at what he does.


High school memories,
A few memories that stick out from high school are Deanna and I going to Houston's at the beginning of Spanish class to make Nachos for a fiesta which we seemed to have about once a week. A lot of fiesta’s not much Espanol.

Bus trips were a highlight of my high school years, we had so much fun singing at the tops of our lungs ( I now feel sorry for the bus drivers) and trying to embarrass Karen Kelly as often as we could.

Dragging main, back and forth and back and forth, (don’t we wish gas was still that cheap.)


I am sad that we will be missing the reunion this summer. We will be driving to Rexburg the end of July for EFY and then onto Yellowstone for a week, so one trip is all that time will allow us to make this summer. I hope you all have a wonderful time there, and I hope you will blog often so I can catch up even though it won’t be in person.

You can stay caught up with the us through our blog at www.tammishepherd.com. If you check in be sure to leave a comment and say hi.

Miss you all!

What am I doing?

Just what am I doing, I am not sure I am still alive and things are going great for me and my family. Over the past 20 yrs I have seen and done many thing, somethings better than others but over all I have enjoyed. My family and I are moving back to Kanab, long story but sometimes you have a good thing looking at you in the face and you don't even know it until you move.

I have 3 children my oldest Tia 13yr old she is learn how to act as a teenager I just hope I can live through it. My second Toni 9yr old she is my sweetheart if I ever need a hug or someone that will just listen to an old man ramble she is it and I do take advantage of that as much as I can. My youngest a boy Taylor 7yrs old he is a challange and a blessing at the same time at age 3 we found out he was autistic he has many great and wonderful talents in the 2 grade he can type faster and spell better than I can but I love him it is just one day at a time. My wife is wonderful and I enjoy the time we get to share all 14 seconds of it a week together but I would not change anything.

School what can I say about that other than life at KHS was and adventure from Mrs. Buchanan in the office writing my made up excuss for missed or late classes to just sitting in the hall doing nothing. High school was great and I do miss the friendships that I had there I wish that we all could all be back for just one day just to remember and have a blast. Well need to go hope to see as many of you as I can in July. Shaun

20 Years Go By Fast!! Wendy Bjerke

Hello everyone (and thank you McKay for creating this site)--I've been reading everyone's posts and it looks like everyone is doing great and looking forward to the reunion.
I'm still living in warm, sunny Mesa, Arizona (the high today was 114!) and married to my sweet wonderful husband Russell. We are the proud parents of a little princess named Catie Lou, who will be turning 4 on July 20. So I've been keeping pretty busy being a wife and mother--and looking for work! I was laid off on May 30 and have been unemployed ever since! However, I've had some interviews this week and there may be a few options, so keep your fingers crossed!
We moved into a bigger, better house about a minute away from where we were living for the past 18 months. And McKay, I have a pretty good idea what your calling is like since I'm the Primary pianist for my ward. There's never a dull moment in there. Is it the same way for you? But anyway, it's been hectic with moving, looking for work, etc.!
What do I remember the most about high school? Let's see...first and foremost, beating Beaver three years in a row for the state championship in football (there are a few people down here who are originally from Beaver, and when I tell them I'm from Kanab they cringe--LOL!), working as an aide in Mr. Drake's office (which allowed me to overhear Mr. Aland chewing out anyone who got sent to his office), and having a blast cruising main with my sisters. The pep rallies were fun as were the dances, and...heck, I may need to get my yearbook out since it's been so long.
Depending on my job situation, I'm not sure if we'll be able to make it to the reunion or not. But we'll try to come. We would love to see you. Take care everyone! WLB :)

20 years later......

Wow! it's hard to believe that 20 years have come and gone in what seems like a blink of an eye. Where do I start? I have been married to Travis for 17 years and we have 4 kids Shelby 14, Sydney 10, Madison 8, and Hunter 4 months. He was my little surprise but the best kind. I think that having a baby at this age I appreciate them being babies a little more than I did when the girls were little. I couldn't wait for them to walk, talk, and get into things. This time around I am just enjoying everyday with him. We moved to Colorado in October 2003. I love living in this area it is absolutely beautiful. I love getting up in the morning and seeing a herd of deer in my pasture. Although, I hate it when the garden is coming in and there they are out eating everything they can you can try to scare em off and they just stand there looking at you. When I was younger I never thought I would live in the country or on a farm. But that is what i'm doing we have 5 acres in Dolores we have horses, cows, turkeys, chickens, and a big garden. On a whim and in need of a job when we moved over here I applied with the Montezuma County Sheriff's Office and was hired to work in Community Corrections I never thought I would last the first year but here I am coming up on 5 years. I am now the Coordinator for the Alternative Sentencing Programs work release, etc. I monitor "clients" on GPS tracking systems I have been tased, pepper sprayed, handcuffed and fought with. But I have to say I love my job. Travis is crrently self employed running a construction company. In my spare time what little I have I love working out 5 days a week, riding horses, fishing, hunting, 4 wheeler riding. We live less than 20 minutes from the mountains and less than 5 from McPhee Reservoir. I think the last 5 years have been my growth time. Alot has happened July 2, 2004 Travis' brother Sean's twin girls were killed in a fire. It broke my heart, but, made me appreciate every day god has given me with my family. My dad passed away in October 2006, my mom is still in Kanab so we get over that way quite often. Then, of course I found out last summer we were having another baby that was shocker. I broke both bones in my right wrist 2 weeks before I had the baby and had to have surgery. I can't wait to see everyone and Thanks McKay this was a wonderful idea

What do you want to be when you grow up? Valerie

How many times were we asked this? From the time we could first write our names all the way through college! Now that it’s been 20 years since we graduated high school, I have to ask myself, “Am I what I wanted to be when I grew up?” Sometimes I wonder if I am grown up. In a lot of ways I will say yes, but I still have much to do and accomplish in my life and if we don’t act like a kid sometimes, what fun is life? So am I now where I thought I would be 20 years ago? Pretty much!

College? Check. Ok so I only went for one year and learned more about life than political science and that’s ok.

Cosmetology School? Check. Glad I have the talent; don’t really care to do it.

Married? Check!! To a very loving and supporting man who I am blessed to have in my life, Damon!

6 Children? Check!! Yes, we got all six that we wanted! It’s a crazy busy life, but satisfying. I wouldn’t send any of them back! {Joe - 17, Jessica - 15, Danny - 11, Felicia - 10, Rachel - 5, Jacob - 4}

Stay at home mom with the six children? Check!!! Thanks to Damon!

Happy? Check!!! This is the key to being successful in everything!

Although there are many more things on my checklist, these are the significant ones. I feel VERY blessed to be doing exactly what I wanted to do now that I'm grown up!

Good ole stand by Christmas picture - taken by mwah - aren't I amazing?!

During the past 20 years I’ve lived in Cedar City; Mountain View, CA; and have been living in Sandy, UT for the past 13 years. And now it’s time for another move. We are in the process of moving to Saratoga Springs, UT. I never saw myself moving from where we are at now (who moved my cheese?), but things happen in life and I just go with the flow and I’m looking forward to our new adventure!

My favorite pastimes besides taking care of my family? Blogging and because of blogging I like taking lots of pictures! I also love taking care of my flower garden – I LOVE flowers! I began this love affair only 3 years ago so it’s like Christmas every spring and summer for me! I learn a lot from my flowers (no I’m not mental – this helps keep me sane!) I also put a lot into whatever calling I have at church. The busiest one I've decided? Cub Scouts - I love that program and the boys. However, I will be released from my current calling on Sunday as 2nd counselor in the primary presidency due to our move. Most of the time though I’m running kids everywhere – I’m still waiting for my kids to get me a license plate holder that says “Home Sweet Home”!

Memories of high school? Many! Most of them are great, probably because I don’t think so much of the events, but of the people involved – like...YOU! I am thankful for the bond our class had! I am disappointed I won’t be able to attend the reunion and reminisce and visit with each of you. If ever you are in the Provo/Salt Lake City area, take some time and come visit me! I would LOVE it!

Thanks McKay for starting this blog - it's a GREAT idea! I look forward to reading each of your posts (especially since I can't "catch up" in person!) So quit your lurking and start posting!

Sorry it got kind of long - I don't know how to keep it short!

Wow! 20 Years? -- Irene Winsor Hunt

I can hardly believe it's been 20 years. It's hard to wrap your brain around. Let's see . . . in the last 20 years I've lived in SLC and graduated from LDS Business College. Married my High School Sweetheart, Alan Hunt. Lived in Midvale, UT -- Mesa, AZ -- Queen Creek, AZ -- Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ and currently live in Snowflake, AZ. I move too much, but those of you who drove Millie and me home from school know that. (7 times while in Kanab!) I'm with McKay on the whole medication thing -- I need a dang organizer to help me keep them straight. I dream of being able to do the splits again, but sometimes tieing my own shoes has me grabbing for the ibuprofen.

We have 5 children ages 15 to 5. Marissa, Garret, Ashlyn, Allie and Logan (The picture is a couple years old) They're all really involved in music which I think is GREAT! I still play the cello and hope to play with the White Mountain Symphony next fall. We have a few businesses that I help take care of. My husband has a trim and door company called "Your Door Dr". We also have 2 rental homes here in Snowflake and we use our cabin in Pinetop-Lakeside as a Vacation Rental (if you're in the valley and would like to escape the heat, let me know). All that keeps me hoppin'. I'm currently without a church calling -- just released from YW Pres and then Assistant Camp Director. I think they're giving me time off to recuperate. It's great to be at an age when you can start buying some of the toys you sold so you could start a family -- we have a jeep again and I'm lovin' it!

Some of my best memories of life at KHS are the teachers. Drake writing notes to excuse you for goofing off -- Karen Kelly telling you to "breathe through your nose" -- giving Mr. Judd a tough time cause he couldn't pronounce "alluminium" -- candid camera with Walker -- the list goes on and on. What fun memories! It sure would be nice to take a trip back to those care-free days. I look forward to our reunion and being able to sit and visit with all of you -- and remember some of those fun times. Can't wait to see you all!

Still Kickin': Nicole Cooper Madsen

Hey all! I am glad McKay put this blog up so we can check out what's going on with everyone in the good old Class of 88. I am looking forward to seeing everyone again in July. Has it truly been 20 years? Ahh, time flies.

I have been here and there and everywhere the last 20 years since high school graduation - lived in North Carolina for many years (married, divorced), and back and forth from California to Utah once or twice(married, divorced), now settled with my fabulous husband Matt and boys Zack (10) and Dylan (6) in Clovis, CA (married - planning on staying that way). I've been a brunette, a blonde and a redhead. How's that for adventurous? Life is pretty good.


I'm currently teaching voice lessons to many students and working part time at Fresno State in their Summer Arts program. I love being part of anything to do with music and theatre, so I feel very blessed to be able to do this on a daily basis. Life stays pretty busy - I am also the Primary Prez at church, so I don't have too much "down" time, but that's ok! Matt teaches high school Spanish, and Zack and Dylan are busy being video gaming, soccer playing, jumping, kicking and running little boys. Bliss.

I have a little family blog - check it out of you'd like! CLICK HERE and be sure to leave a comment to say hello!

Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

Updated--3 July: Where are They Now - McKay Brown

I'm sad to say I won't be at the reunion. Since I won't be able to be there to see everybody I want to encourage everybody to post and share via this blog. I won't get to chew the fat with you all on Friday and Saturday. I hope you have a great time!

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It's hard to believe that it's been 20 years. However, I'm starting to feel my age and then some. Who knew that before 40 one could be enjoying the pleasure of regular medicine to ward of the effects of gout and the inevitable heart attack due to elevated cholesterol. I think I'll start sitting on my couch more so that I deserve my medications! :)

Seriously though, life is good. Since high school at KHS I've enjoyed some time at BYU, lived in New York City as a missionary, married, worked and played dad. I'm enjoying life as I live Woodland Hills and work at Novell as an online magazine publisher and heading up our internal communications and customer success programs.

I recently finished an MBA program (not sure why I decided to do that after so many years in my marketing profession). And I'm enjoying life serving in my church as the children's primary song leader. I'm not very musical so it's a wonder to me how I landed that one.


In 1994 I married Lois Decker. She's from Provo and is pretty good at keeping me on task. We have four children ranging in age from 12 to 3 years. They're great!

Some of my fondest memories of high school include regular lunch trips with Kyle and Jed from which we knew we wouldn't return for Mr. Walker's class on time. We bribed him with an ice cream bar. As far as I remember I never received a tardy!

I'm enjoying life here in Utah. My family often visits Kanab to see grandparents and cousins. It's always fun! Hopefully I'll see you all at the reunion.