Kevin Dennis Alexander              
kdzander@yahoo.com
Living in: Muskogee
Birthday: Aug. 22

Are you married? Yes,  25 years on Oct. 18th, to classmate Stacy Lynn Pike Alexander
Got kids? Tell us about them! Hunter, 22, is a senior at the University of Arkansas and married this past May to Jena Marrow of Fort Gibson. Jena is a senior at the University of Arkansas in Fort Smith. Hunter and Jena currently reside in Fort Smith. Hannah, 15, will be a sophomore at Muskogee High School and loves playing softball.
Any grandkids yet? No. I pray not for a while.
What's your job these days?  Stacy and I own and I operate Charlie's Fried Chicken and BBQ in Stigler
How did you end up choosing that field? I always wanted to be in the foodservice business.
Did you go to college? Oklahoma State University; business administration, Class of 1984. 

What have you been up to over the last 30 years?  Living the dream. Eat, drink, sleep and pay taxes.
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Good things happen to people who work hard!
What's still on your "bucket list"? Cage diving with great white sharks. Snow skiing in the Swiss Alps. Winning the lottery. Riding a train from Muskogee to whereever without losing a foot.
What's your favorite memory from high school?  Senior week. Havoc was what it was about it.
Favorite teacher/class? Mr. Woodson’s history class
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Watching the OG&E Bucket Truck lift tires off and over the flag pole. I wonder how they got there? Well, whoever did this masterful prank has gone down in history. Every class for the past 30 years knows about it. Class of 1980!!
What would you like to say to everyone? We were there but now were gone, only our names to carry on. Those who knew us, "knew us well," and those who didn't, it's just as well. Hope a good time is had by all at the reunion. Stacy and I look forward to visiting with you all.

Tracy Asher                 
tasher2@cox.net
Living in: Broken Arrow
Birthday: May 18
Are you married? Yes, five years to Deanna Alberty, Class of ‘81   

Charity Pierce Austin
chapierce@yahoo.com
Living in:   Sheridan, Mo.
Birthday:  Nov. 21

Are you married? Yes, seven years to Kevin Austin
Got kids? Tell us about them!  Amber, 27, is married; Hailey, 20, is in college; and Adam, 17, is in high school
Any grandkids yet?  Amber is working on it this very moment!

What's your job these days?   Economic developer for the county and business owner
Your employer?   Self-employed
How did you end up choosing that field?   By getting married and moving to a foreign land!
Did you go to college? NEO A&M (Miami), OSU (Stillwater), and NSU (Tahlequah)

What have you been up to over the last 30 years?   Enjoying LIFE
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school?  Don’t sweat it, it will be okay
What's still on your "bucket list"?   SKYDIVING

What's your favorite memory from high school?  LUNCH HOURS @ the Batfish!!!
Favorite teacher/class?    Mrs. Staggs and Ms. Byrd (Wilson)
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS?   Tires on the flagpole and Playing “Cheech and Chong” at the homecoming parade (10^th grade in Ms Beach’s homeroom class)

What would you like to say to everyone?  LOOKS LIKE WE MADE IT! Who knew!

Lisa Vandiver Barron           

lbarron2@cox.net

Living in: Edmond

Birthday: Aug. 19

Are you married? Yes, 23 years to Andy Barron

Got kids? Tell us about them! Daughter Brandi Barron graduated from Edmond Sante Fe High School in 2007. Son Trevor is a junior at Edmond North High School and plays varsity football.

Any grandkids yet? Yes, Baylee Rose, who is a month old.

What's your job these days? Consultant Dietitian

Your employer? Self

Did you go to college? Yes, University of Central Oklahoma

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Working

What's still on your "bucket list"?  Float down the Colorado River

What's your favorite memory from high school? Being the first in line for the Senior Picnic, and Drill Team

Favorite teacher/class? Trig, with Mr. Macadoo

Are you married? How long? 24 years
Got kids? Tell us about them! Beau is 19 and attends NSU.  Kaleigh is 15 and getting ready to start high school at MHS – that is, McNeil High School. And their colors are green, white and blue.
What's your job these days? Bill is an engineer at Emerson Process Management.  He has been there 25 years. Stacye has taught school at Round Rock ISD at the same school for 23 years.
What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Bill has been doing a lot of coaching for Beau in both baseball and football.  He is now coaching A select baseball team in his free time.   Stacye is involved with Kaleigh’s dance team and getting her to all those practices and dance competitions.
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school?  “Don’t sweat it” — whatever it is.
What's still on your "bucket list"? Europe, New York, etc.

What's your favorite memory from high school? From Stacye: Cheryl Eanes and I were up at the amphitheatere and we were water ballooning.  Bill had just given me his class ring that day … and I threw it off with the water balloon.  Everybody there started looking all over for it in the dark, under the trees, etc. We had just about given up when someone found it.  I only recently told Bill that story.

Favorite teacher/class? Probably yearbook ‘cause Lisa Briggs and I would take both lunches!
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? When Alisa Gates hit a police car while in Driver’s Ed.

What would you like to say to everyone? Hello!

Tom Beckman                 

tom27bec@aol.com

Living in: Edmond

Are you married? 24 years to Shirley.

Got kids? Tell us about them! Three girls: Elizabeth, 16, and Audrey and Emily, 12

Any grandkids yet? No

Vickie Lee Greer Berner                 
vickieberner5@gmail.com
Living in:  Muskogee
Birthday:  June 27
Are you married? Since......ummmmm.....1987......dang.....23 years.
Will your spouse/partner be attending? Prolly.....he knows everyone also.....he is the class of 1979.  And that would be Brett A. Berner
Got kids? Tell us about them!  We have one daughter, Ashlee.  She is 18 and just graduated from Hilldale High School and we are so very proud of her.  She has been so much fun.  She has played on the Hornet golf team since 8th grade and we have enjoyed following her and watching.  Gonna miss that next year when she is off to NSU.  Empty nest here I come...... 
Any grandkids yet?  NO!!!
What's your job these days?  Front house manager of family owned business.
Your employer?  Mahylon's Bar-B-Q and Catering
How did you end up choosing that field?  Kinda chose me.....family!!!
Did you go to college? Yes, Connors State College and NSU
What have you been up to over the last 30 years?  College...work....marriage...work.....became a momma....more work.....did I mention work and being a momma...thinkin' that has pretty much covered it!!!
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Being a good person and being good to those around you.....life is short...hold on to the important things....family and friendships are to be cherished.......

What's still on your "bucket list"?  Well, I got to meet Styx and cater their event.....so, I guess I can scratch that off  my list....lovin' me some Styx.  Sky diving.....not sure about that anymore.....gonna have to rethink that one.
What would you like to say to everyone? Hello to all.....the reunion committee has work long and hard to make this the best reunion ever...so glad I was along for the journey.  Glad everyone that made it came...and those who couldn't or chose not to....sure gonna miss you!!!  We have rekindled old friendships and have already stated making new memories.  Thanks to everyone for making this the BEST REUNION EVER.........LET THE PARTY BEGIN........HUGS, VIC

W. Patrick Cale             

patrick@calefamily.com

Living in: Yuma, Arizona

Birthday: May 11

Are you married? Married 16 years to Shanna R. Cale

Got kids? Tell us about them!  William "Evan" Cale, age 14, is in his first year at Yuma Catholic High School  and "Mason" Patrick Cale, age 12, is starting 7th grade at St. Francis of Assisi

Any grandkids yet?  Not yet!!

What's your job these days? Real Estate Developer

Your employer?  Self employed

How did you end up choosing that field?  I was working 70 hours a week, just making enough money to make my bank payments in the convenience store business, so I started dabbling in real estate to try and make ends meet!

Did you go to college? NSU and OSU

What have you been up to over the last 30 years?  Oh, about 5' 10"

What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school?  Not to hop freight trains!!!

What's still on your "bucket list"? Jumping out of an airplane

What's your favorite memory from high school?  Too many to

tell........

What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Geez, I could incriminate a few of my classmates if I told!

What would you like to say to everyone? God Bless and Good Health

Norma Calhoun                  
littlecalhoun61@yahoo.com
Living in: Tulsa
Birthday: Dec. 13

Are you married?  No   

Got kids? One 

 Any grandkids yet?  One, born June 1st this year

What's your job these days? Accounting
Your employer? Care Dynamics LLC
How did you end up choosing that field? Good with numbers
Did you go to college? OSU 

What have you been up to over the last 30 years?  Raising my child and working
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school?  Don't Worry, Be Happy 
What's still on your "bucket list"?  Visit Rome

What's your favorite memory from high school? Darren Banannas 

Favorite teacher/class? Science
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Darren Banannas

What would you like to say to everyone?  You look different

 bld-n-gts@juno.com

Birthday: Dec. 17
Are you married? Was married for 18 years but I've been divorced for five years. My girlfriend, Christie Sanders (Collins) will be at the reunion with me.
Got kids? Tell us about them!  Two:  Erynn, is 21 and a junior at NSU who just married and Brady is 15 and a half and a sophomore at Keys HS. (He lives with Mother.)
Any grandkids yet? Not yet
What's your job these days? ER physician at three different hospitals, including Muskogee Regional
Your employer?   Contracted services to Winn Emergency Ltd.
How did you end up choosing that field?  Anyone who knew me knew that I have always wanted to be and emergency medicine doctor, hence the nickname "Doc."
Did you go to college? Conner State College and NSU then OSU-COM (Tulsa, Ok)
What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Building my medical practice, my family, losing my hair, getting bifocals…
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Too many to sound prophetic…ask my kids, lol
What's still on your "bucket list"? Cabo San Lucas
What's your favorite memory from high school? Tires around the flag pole (of which I had nothing to do with -- just still in awe of that feat) and a great costume Halloween party.
Favorite teacher/class? McAfee, Klingman
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Someone in the next class walking on the ceiling upside down.
What would you like to say to everyone? We are truly what America is and our kids need to fear that…lol

Brita (Haugland) Cantrell         
britacantrell@sbcglobal.net
Living in:  Owasso
Are you married? Yes, to Daman Cantrell
Got kids? Tell us about them!   Two daughters: Audre and Francheska
Any grandkids yet?  Hope not

What's your job these days?  Attorney
Your employer?  Self
How did you end up choosing that field?  Political science classes along the way
Did you go to college? Wellesley

What have you been up to over the last 30 years?   Family, work, school activities, moving here and there
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Don’t over-commit and treasure each day.

What's still on your "bucket list"?  Travel

What's your favorite memory from high school?  Hanging out with friends
Favorite teacher/class?  Tie: Mr. Jayne/Ms. Ward
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Lunchtime escapades

What would you like to say to everyone?   Looking forward to catching up with you!

Christina Citty         
ckc@rrblawok.com   
Living in: Tulsa
Birthday: February 18

Are you married? Alas, but no!
Got kids? Tell us about them! Not unless the 4-legged variety counts.

What's your job these days? Office Manager         
Your employer? Richardson Richardson Boudreaux Law Firm
How did you end up choosing that field? Kind of chose me.  Started working for Gary Richardson when I was 16 and just went from there.
Did you go to college? No

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Just working
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? That every day is a gift from God and to appreciate my family and friends.
What's still on your "bucket list"? Travel abroad

What's your favorite memory from high school? Hearing Skip Klingman announce the Pride of Muskogee Marching Band just before we took the field.  I can still get goose bumps thinking about it.   And being 4^th attendant for Band Queen Carla Arnold Carter.  I had only been going to Muskogee High School for a year so I really didn’t expect to even be elected.

Favorite teacher/class? Band, Mr. McPherson
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? The tires around the flag pole and Carmelia’s expression when Brita asked if I was drunk at the Junior Miss Pageant our senior year.   

What would you like to say to everyone? Can’t wait to see everyone.

R. Scott Cohenour               
rscott1@bellsouth.net
Living in: Columbia, Tenn.
Birthday: Oct. 1

Are you married? Yes, over 21 years to Stacey Cohenour

Got kids? Tell us about them! Eric, 18, is our miracle child. He was born with seizures, which he had all his life until three years ago when a hemispherectomy brain surgery was performed. Since the surgery, he has had none, is off all medication, and with an extra year of high school, he will be able to graduate with the proper credits. He was manager of the Spring Hill (Tenn.) basketball team this past year and will manage both the basketball team and football team this next year. He was originally not supposed to live past 3 years of age, and he was not expected to ever be able to take regular high school courses or obtain a diploma. He loves sports.

Sam, 13, loves basketball and has played on the city leagues the last several years and will be trying out for the high school junior varsity squad this next year. He has been very supportive and helpful to his older brother and has helped in his older brother’s development. He has a true heart, a flair for music and theater like I did, and has performed on stage with me at the Maury County Arts guild during both The Wizard of Oz and Gypsy, where I had leading roles in each. He was only 6 at the time.

Our youngest is Alicia, 4. She is full of life, will keep you in stitches and runs Stacey and me ragged. Don’t know what we were thinking, in our 40s when she came along, but she is determined to keep us young and is a welcome blessing in our family. She is a beautiful, long-legged little girl with curls.

Any grandkids yet?  Thank God, NO!

What's your job these days? I am a Data Analyst II holding the position of Data Mining Manager. My client and responsibilities are to BCBS FL. I manage the data we audit for them, maintain the SQL code and data layouts and work with new client data implementation among various other duties and special projects that come up from time to time. I’ve been there four years and two years ago won a employee of the month award for the local facility. I really enjoy what I do.

Your employer?  Aim Health Care Services Inc., an Ingenix company under United Health Group. Locally we have over 1200 employees with more than 5000 employees across the nation. Ingenix bought our company out June 1, 2009. The integration of our company into theirs has made us stronger and broadened opportunities. We offer many data services to over 75 percent of the health insurers in the country and a large list of health facilities. Ingenix brings a large international network to the table and we have only started to scratch the surface of what is possible. Even with the health care reform, we are positioned to continue to grow and succeed in a competitive environment. In May, the United Way of Williamson County presented the Best New Company Award to Ingenix Franklin for our outstanding efforts in our first workplace campaign for 2009.  Last year, during our United Giving Campaign, our employees donated $4,632 to the United Way, and the company matched the donations making our total contribution $9,264.

How did you end up choosing that field?  My sister-in-law works there and it seemed a good fit with my recently earned degrees. I felt that the health industry would always be a strong industry and that AIM was in a market that was not going to anywhere but up. I also felt good about working for a company that is trying to reduce the cost of health care by simplifying  data and communications between  providers, insurance companies, and those they serve.

Did you go to college? American International University online, started in 2001 finished in 2003 with a business management associate degree emphasizing International business relations and E- business with honors. I proceeded to obtain a bachelor’s degree in information technology focused on project management magna cum laude. I did this in a short period of time while running a remodeling business

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? After working as a codes inspector for the county, I went back into construction, then different sales positions, then into remodeling and repair where most of my clients were commercial or property management companies. Stacey and I have spent much time in the hospitals with Eric. I’ve been located in Columbia, Tenn., since 1986 and have been very involved with the community. I was with the Columbia Jaycees as an officer involved in and coordinating many charitable projects and later became Maury County Jaycee president the last year before turning 40. I’ve been a member of the Maury County Arts Guild and have been in numerous stage productions over the last few years. My wife is a career woman, currently working for a statewide home health staffing company where she holds the position of office manager/HR in the main office in Hermitage, Tenn.

What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Never let go of your dreams and don’t let anyone tell you never. Believe, act, and commit and your desires and dreams can come true.

What's still on your "bucket list"? Traveling the great wonder spots of the world, and to do something big for a group of people or entity so that I know I helped others to discover greatness.

What's your favorite memory from high school? The all-school musicals.

Favorite teacher/class? Mama Murry, the drama teacher

What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Tires around the flag pole

What would you like to say to everyone? Be blessed and may your journeys through the rest of your life be filled with rewards and doing for others.

Melissa Smith Coon                
missy-c1@sbcglobal.net
Living in: Guthrie
Birthday: Aug. 2
Are you married? Yes, 16 years to Chuck Coon
Got kids? Tell us about them! 2 girls: Mariah Lyn Krause, 18, is a college student, and Tyler Madison Coon, 14, is in high school.
Any grandkids yet? NO
What's your job these days? Home inspector
Your employer? I own The Inspection Connection
How did you end up choosing that field? Got tired of the corporate world and wanted to work for myself.
Did you go to college? UCO, but back then it was called Central State
What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Worked for May Co. department stores for 20 years before quitting. Taught in an alternative school for 7-12th grade troubled kids. The school closed. I decided to start a new career and went back to school. I have been a home inspector for the last five years and am currently the state president of ORCIA, the Oklahoma Residential & Commercial Inspection Association.
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Spending time with family and friends is more important than your career.
What's still on your "bucket list"? Getting my pilot's license.
What's your favorite memory from high school? Drawing cartoon notes for my friends every day and being first in line for senior picnic.
Favorite teacher/class? Mr. McAdoo's Trig class
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? All of the real estate signs that somehow ended up in front of the school
What would you like to say to everyone? Life is too short. Stay in touch with as many family members and friends as you possibly can.

John Courtemanche               
E-mail: cmanche@juno.com
Living in: Tulsa
Birthday: Dec. 17

Are you married? Yes, 21 years to Denise

Got kids? Tell us about them! 1 young man. Christopher is 20 years old. He has moved back home and is finding his niche in the world.
Any grandkids yet? no

What's your job these days? Machinist/leadman
Your employer? Baker Oil Tools
How did you end up choosing that field? Was told about a janitorial job at a machine shop by some Jehovah Witnesses and applied. Transferred from maintenance man position then to a machinist position and really enjoy what I’ve been doing for the past 28 years.
Did you go to college? Northeastern, went for 1 semester.

What have you been up to over the last 30 years?  Enjoying life, playing basketball, running and loving my wife.
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Listen to the wife.
What's still on your "bucket list"? I’m rebuilding the block on my '78 Trans Am, visit Bruce Lee’s grave, and possibly solo sky dive (wife helped type this)

What's your favorite memory from high school? Hanging out with friends and baseball season
Favorite teacher/class? Mr. Psomas, the History/Government teacher (I think). He was a nice man.
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Tires on the flagpole. :0)

What would you like to say to everyone? I hope that everyone is healthy and blessed. I’m really looking forward to seeing you all.

Tim Crow            

btcrow@windstream.net

Living in: Broken Arrow

Birthday: Nov. 13

Are you married? Yes, 18 years to Deneice

Got kids? Tell us about them! Ryan is 23, Brandon is 18 and Hailey is 17.

Any grandkids yet? No

What's your job these days? Attorney

Your employer? Farmers Insurance

How did you end up choosing that field? Enie Meenie Miny Mo

Did you go to college?  Oklahoma State and Tulsa University

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Pumping iron

What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Always tell the truth unless you know you won’t get caught.

What's still on your "bucket list"? I’d kill to win the Nobel Prize.

What's your favorite memory from high school? Braggs County Jail

Favorite teacher/class? Mrs. Grober/English

What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Pat Cale almost drowning, caught in the ropes of an overturned sunfish sailboat.

John Crumly

jcrumly@cox.net

Living in: Norman

Birthday: July 23 
Are you married? Yes, 21 years to Chantel
Got kids? Tell us about them! Two kids: daughter Caitlin is 19, and son Braden is 17. 
 Any grandkids yet? No 
 What's your job these days? Executive vice president and director of clinical services, Pharmacy Providers of Oklahoma (PPOK), and senior management of MaxCare Prescription Benefit Services. Recently elected president of the Oklahoma Pharmacists Association.
How did you end up choosing that field? Family friend 
Did you go to college? University of Oklahoma 
What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Work/school and kids. Golf when I get a chance. Still a big Sooner fan. 
 What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Hard work and perseverance pay off. 
 What's still on your "bucket list"? Lots of travel 

Randy Davison                      
osb539@yahoo.com
Living in: Muskogee
Birthday: July 5
Are you married? Divorced for 5 years
Got kids? Tell us about them! I have a 9-year-old daughter, Cheyanna, and a 24-year-old son, Ryan.
Any grandkids yet? I became a Grandpa on June 2, 2010. My grandson is Ryder.
What's your job these days? Head of Security at Oklahoma School for the Blind
Your employer? State of Oklahoma
How did you end up choosing that field? I was a Muskogee P.D. officer. When I quit there I went into security.
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? The grass is NOT always greener.
What's your favorite memory from high school? Besides cutting the ladder off the band tower, Just everybody loading up at lunch time and going to Taco Tico.  LOL
Favorite teacher/class? Mr. McPherson - Jazz Ensemble, We got outta school alot. :)
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Mr. Huffer's face when he saw the ladder cut off the tower.
 

Angie (Smith) Delmedico                                            

angie.delmedico@sbcglobal.net

Living in: Fort Gibson

Are you married? 30 years to Tommy Delmedico

Got kids? Tell us about them!  Daughter, Son

Any grandkids yet? 3 boys

What's your job these days?  Paralegal

Your employer? United States attorney

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Working, raising a family, enjoying my grandchildren, traveling

What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Life is too short, don’t sweat the small stuff!

What's still on your "bucket list"? Paris, Italy

Are you married? How long? Yes, married 26 years to Jeff Dosser
Got kids? Tell us about them! 3 kiddos: Daughter Merric is 21 and is a zoology major at OU — she loves animals and the environment and will be the next real-life Dora or Diego.  Daughter Gates is 17 and will be attending TCC as a freshman this year, majoring in nursing/sign language.  She is a 2^nd-degree black belt in tae kwon do. Son Alex is 7.5 and loves soccer, tae kwon do, football and any type of computer game.  He is a green belt in TKD.
Any grandkids yet? NO!!  But I’ll be a wonderful grandma way, way, way in the future.

What's your job these days? Fundraising
Your employer? Dillon International
How did you end up choosing that field? I have a heart for children, and this is one way I can definitely make a difference for children who will never find a permanent family situation. 
Did you go to college? University of Oklahoma

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Wish I could say something truly spectacular — but really pretty much the ordinary — raising a family and all the craziness that comes with that.  Adopted our son from Vietnam — traveled to Vietnam for 3 weeks and explored the country while working through paperwork. Been to Mexico and South Korea. Recently started my own business, Divine Whimsy, designing jewelry and accessories (part of the proceeds go to help empower impoverished women to keep their families together)
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? I think the best lesson I have learned (came from my mother at an early age) and hopefully have passed on to my children is the old adage “if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say anything at all.”  And of course the quote from the penguins of Madagascar: “Smile and wave boys … smile and wave.”
What's still on your "bucket list"? Lots of traveling — Egypt, Africa & Hawaii are high on the list, get back into a size 8, try out a short haircut just once, always in search of the perfect salsa.

What's your favorite memory from high school? Jr. Civitan Dances after the football games
Favorite teacher/class?   Mr. Jayne – International Relations and Mrs. B – broadcasting/journalism
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Cruising on the weekends in my convertible MGB

What would you like to say to everyone?  I love reconnecting on Facebook – keep up the posting!

Terri (Perry) Dragoo          

terridragoo@msn.com

Living in: Muskogee

Are you married? Yes, 20 years

Got kids? Tell us about them! Harrison is 19, and Mattie is 15.

Any grandkids yet? No

What's your job these days? Speech-language pathologist

Your employer? Oktaha Public Schools

Did you go to college? University of Oklahoma

Favorite teacher/class? Howard Jayne

George Faught              
E-mail:     georgefaught@yahoo.com
City:   Muskogee
Birthday:   July 14th
Are you married? How long?  Very Happily married!!  28 years on Dec. 10th to Becky (Tinnin), and still loving it!
Got kids? Tell us about them!  We've been blessed with three fantastic  children who we had the privilege of homeschooling over the past 21 years! This allowed us the opportunity to take "school" on the road as we traveled to 43 states (often in our Motor Coach) and 6 countries!  They are best friends and still love to spend time together!
Tyler (26) lives in Tulsa and has been on staff with U.S. Sen. Tom Coburn for the past 6+ years.  He spent a year in the Washington D.C. Senate office (was the youngest staffer on Capitol Hill - at the time!) and currently manages the Tulsa office and also is the systems administrator for all Coburn state office locations.  He is a gifted pianist and serves as church accompanist and sings in our church choir. 
Jamison (20) still lives at home and operates our carpet cleaning company while I'm gone to Oklahoma City.  He is our budding Political Animal - serves on the county and state GOP committees, is founder/ organizer of the Muskogee Tea Party, has consulted on numerous campaigns.  He also has his own blog: www.MuskogeePolitico.com that has been referenced by major state newspapers and whose readership includes many state and federally elected officials and various VIPs, along with thousands of ordinary Oklahomans.  He plays the violin in our church orchestra and is a HUGE history buff!
Savannah (almost 18) is our "baby" and recently graduated from high school.  She helps in our family business, is a budding photographer (just won her 1st photo contest!) and stays very busy with her musical studies.  She plays both the piano and concert harp and uses her talent in various venues - from playing at weddings, banquets, receptions, fundraisers... to ministering to those in the hospital, nursing homes, or in hospice situations.  She also plays her harp in our church orchestra.
Any grandkids yet?  Not yet - still need the "other half of the equation"!!  Hope to, before we are too old to enjoy them!
What's your job these days?  I have been self-employed since 1987. Our business, Clean Pro is a carpet cleaning company that specializes in water and fire damage restoration.  In 2006, I ran for State Representative and won!  I was re-elected in 2008 and won again in 2010 when no challenger filed against me.  This has been a very "stretching" experience as it was definitely out of my comfort zone, but has been fulfilling in that I am able to help people solve issues they are facing and to assist in setting policy that will allow Oklahoma to prosper in the years ahead.  I am not a "politician", but strive to be a "citizen legislator" who comes home on the weekends and gets back to my REAL job. Sometimes folks are shocked when their State Rep shows up at their door to clean their carpets! 
What have you been up to over the last 30 years?  Building our family business, raising our kids, working in our church, making memories, traveling, moving 13 times (hey, I married a home builder's daughter who gets "cabin fever"!)
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school?  "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding.  In everything acknowledge Him, and He will direct your path."  Proverbs 3:5-6
What's still on your "bucket list"?  to grow old with Becky, to thoroughly enjoy my kids and future grandkids, to continue to travel, and to make a difference in other's lives.
What's your favorite memory from high school?  Graduation!?
Favorite teacher/class?  Mr. Phillips/ History

Bonnie (Crittenden) Griffin                  
Living in: Weleetka
Birthday: April 30
Are you married? Yes, 21 years to Mike Griffin
Got kids? Tell us about them! Yes, two girls: Christina, 19, and Mckayla, 13.
Any grandkids yet? No.
What's your job these days? First-grade teacher.
Your employer? Weleetka Schools.
How did you end up choosing that field? I love kids .
Did you go to college? Yes, UCO.
What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Teaching and raising kids.
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Being grown up is not as fun as it seems to be.
What's still on your "bucket list"? Hanging out in the Florida Keys.
What's your favorite memory from high school?  Senior picnic.

Favorite teacher/class? Mrs. Richardson/ Business.

What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS?  Putting tires on the flag pole.
What would you like to say to everyone? Roughers still rule.

Ethel Vasquez Harmon

harmone@mac.com

Living in: Catoosa

Birthday: Aug. 21 
Are you married? Yes, 20 years to Doug.

Susan Tull Holloway               
wadeho@swbell.net
Living in: Kirkwood, Mo.
Birthday: Dec. 15

Are you married? Yes,  21 years to Wade Holloway
Got kids? Tell us about them!  Two children: Gabrielle is 17 and a senior at Lutheran High South.  She plans to study music in college.  Benjamin is 15 and a freshman at Lutheran High South.  He loves sports, sports, and more sports.
Any grandkids yet?  No.

What's your job these days?   Senior Technical Architect
Your employer? AT&T
How did you end up choosing that field? Had to pick a major and ended up in computer science.
Did you go to college? University of Oklahoma

What have you been up to over the last 30 years?  Living in the St. Louis area, working, and raising a family.
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Life is short.
What's still on your "bucket list"? Retirement.  Seeing all the national parks in the US.

What's your favorite memory from high school? Being a part of the swim team.
Favorite teacher/class? Mr. Jayne.
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS?   Patrick Cale.

What would you like to say to everyone?  I wish everyone great health and happiness.

Gretchen L. (Kolstad) Hunt
hunt4309@charter.net       
Living in: Granbury, Texas    
Birthday: July 18

Are you married? Yes,  29 years on Sept. 5 to Steve(n) Hunt.
Got kids? Tell us about them! Yes, two fine young men.  One is a lieutenant in the Army and engaged to be married next June. The other is a junior at Texas State University and hopes to graduate in December 2011.
Any grandkids yet? No.

What's your job these days?  Nursing Director
Your employer? Texas Health Resources Harris Southwest Hospital
How did you end up choosing that field?  Originally, I was going to be a pharmacist but due to opportunities and life changes, I went into nursing — and haven’t regretted this decision at all!
Did you go to college?  Received my master’s degree from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth. 

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Grad school, work, life, kids -- with boys mostly SPORTS and spending lots of time with family/friends, golfing, fishing, swimming and gardening.
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Every day should be cherished for the gift it truly is......
What's still on your "bucket list"? MANY things ... Travel — Hawaii, Italy, Spain, New York City;  grandchildren; PhD; writing a novel. 

Angie (Travis) Kenny           

Angelica_Kenny@csaa.com

Living in: Las Vegas

Birthday: Oct. 8

Are you married? Yes, 15 years this year to Bradley.

Got kids? Tell us about them!   We have a 13-year-old son named Sean.  He’s going into 8^th grade and attends a math and science academy.  He’s a straight-A student and plays piano, guitar, bass guitar and drums. He LOVES music. He’s the light of my life and about 2 inches taller than me!

 Any grandkids yet?  NO!  lol

 What's your job these days?  I’m a Learning and Education Specialist.  Basically, I teach adults in a corporate setting things like leadership skills.

 Your employer?  AAA

 How did you end up choosing that field?  I have bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education.

Did you go to college? Where?  Bachelor’s degree from University of Oklahoma and master’s degree from Columbia University in New York

 What have you been up to over the last 30 years? I graduated from OU in 1984 and began teaching elementary school in Norman. I was there for five years, and then moved to NYC in 1989 to pursue my master’s degree at Columbia. I did the whole Sex in the City thing there for another five years. In 1994, I was attending a wedding in New York and met my future husband.  He was the best man!  Unfortunately, he was an attorney living in Las Vegas and had no intention of moving to New York. Lol.   We did the long-distance thing for awhile until I moved to Vegas on Memorial Day of 1994.  We were married October 28, 1995, and honeymooned in Ireland. We had our son in November of 1996.  My husband and I both love to travel and we’ve taken our son to Australia, France, Italy, England, Canada, Mexico, St. Lucia and all the Hawaiian Islands.  He’s even been to Oklahoma a couple of times! 

 What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school?   To relax … to cultivate perspective, true calm and peace of mind; and to live each day to the fullest … without looking back or forward. 

 What's still on your "bucket list"?   Go on a spiritual retreat by myself. (I want to do one of those health/hiking/nutritional/meditation type retreats in Arizona or New Mexico where no one talks much and I can go on long hikes and eat healthy food and do yoga outdoors as the sun rises); get published; live in a foreign country ... Ireland or England; retire in a small town; learn how to make pottery; plant a garden; finish reading the classics; more travel; take a train trip across Canada in a private compartment.

 What's your favorite memory from high school?  The friends I made.

 Favorite teacher/class?  Mrs. Grober/English

 What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS?  Lunches … driving to the Beacon and laughing nonstop at my hilarious friends

What would you like to say to everyone?  Facebook rocks!  Lol.  It’s been great getting to know some people all over again and others for the first time.  I hope we continue our friendships long after the reunion.

Darcy (Jones) Kent                    
darcykent@royalsign.com
Living in:  Muskogee
Birthday: Oct. 30
Are you married? Yes, 30 years on Nov. 8th to Bill Kent
Got kids? Tell us about them!  Yes, two sons, Kyle, 27, and Paul, 22.
Any grandkids yet?  No
What's your job these days?  Homemaker and Graphic Designer
Your employer?  Self (Royal Sign and Graphic)
How did you end up choosing that field?  I married into it
Did you go to college? No

Lyn (Ladd) Langenberg              
lynlangenberg@hotmail.com
Living in: Kingwood, Texas
Birthday:  April 8
Are you married? Yes, 25 years to Mark.
Got kids? Tell us about them!  Will is 21 years old and a senior at OU. He did an internship this past summer in New York with McGarry Bowen advertising agency.  Evan is 13 and a typical teenager. He likes girls, playing basketball (he's 5' 9"), playing drums (he's really good — even his older brother is impressed).
Any grandkids yet?  No!
What's your job these days?  Work as an assistant for an interior designer, who is also a close friend. I help her pull jobs together, find fabrics, design window treatments, furniture, haul stuff around, etc.
Your employer?  Marty Ziebarth, a friend and designer at Inside Story Interiors.
How did you end up choosing that field?  My degree is in elementary education but my passion is design. I taught for one year, 1985-86, in California.
Did you go to college? University of Oklahoma
What have you been up to over the last 30 years?  I've lived in Texas since 1986. My husband, Mark, is an engineer with Exxon Mobil. I started working part-time after the last son started pre-school.
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school?  Never give up on your dream(s).  It's not over 'til it's over.
What's still on your "bucket list"?  Seeing Brett Favre play in person. I know I'm running out of time.  I LOVE football, and Favre is a man after my own heart.

What's your favorite memory from high school?  Eating really fattening lunches.  I could do it then and not gain weight.  Once I bought a roll of cookie dough and ate most of it for lunch.

Favorite teacher/class?  Ms. Ward — Humanities
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS?  One day Tim Flusche and I tied Mike Perry's shoes together while he was sleeping during Mrs. Lange's World History class.  When the bell rang, he tried to get up, but he was still groggy from his nap and kept falling down.  Hilarious to watch.
What would you like to say to everyone?  I look forward to seeing everyone and wish all many happy healthy years to come.

Eddie Lienhart                   

3hearts@suddenlink.net    

Living in: Muskogee

Birthday: Sept. 9

Are you married? 16  years to Sherry

Got kids? Tell us about them! Lance is 10 years old and in the 4^th grade. He likes golf, piano and video games and attends St. Joseph'ss in Muskogee.

What's your job these days? Veterans Claims Examiner

Your employer? Veterans Administration

Did you go to college? Northeastern State University

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Worked construction right out High School then got into printing and worked for Muskogee Regional Medical Center for 16 years.  Heard about a good opportunity at the VA and thought I would give it a try and I’ve been there almost three years now.  I still enjoy playing music and have been in several bands over the years. 

What's still on your "bucket list"? Run a marathon and to play a flawless guitar solo

Favorite teacher/class? Mr. Rogers art class

What would you like to say to everyone? Thanks so much to the reunion committee for all the hard work put into the reunion.

Debbie Hughart Majors                
msdmajors@live.com       
Living in: Muskogee
Birthday: Sept. 24
Are you married? Yep, 26 big ones to Don Majors
Got kids? Tell us about them! R u sure you wanna know?
Any grandkids yet? Yes, the light of my life: a grandson named Coltyn, who just turned 3 in June.
What's your job these days? Certified Nursing Assistant at the VA Medical Center
How did you end up choosing that field? I think it found me. I was always interested in health care though. I went to nursing school and did very well, but when my dad died, I moved back to Muskogee to be with my mom who had never worked, and haven’t returned to nursing school. However, I am currently looking at enrolling back in nursing at Connors.
Did you go to college? Tulsa Votech Nursing.
What have you been up to over the last 30 years? You can probably pretty much name it, but mostly raising kids and working. Went to the Little League World Series with my two boys who played in it, and my husband, who was head coach!
What's still on your "bucket list"? Vegas, which I could have gone by now, but didn't. Chose other things more family-oriented, but I'm getting old now and the bucket list is starting to come to my mind more.
What's your favorite memory from high school? Skipping school during 4th hour, ‘cause all of my friends had a different lunch than me. We would always go to the lake and kick back, crank up the music and drink a beer!! Yes, you guys know who you are: David, Jimbo, Darla, Carlene, Lisa, Dana, Gina and tons more. We always had a blast, though, and would jump off of the rocks at Jackson Bay.
Favorite teacher/class? Mrs. Poteete’s debate class opened my mind to explore things it never had before.
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? The tires wrapped around the flag pole!!
What would you like to say to everyone? Hi you guys!!! I have missed all the fun times we all had, we have all got to start staying in touch a bit better. I hope everyone has the life that they dreamed of having, or at least pretty close to it. We are the best class ever to come out of Muskogee High as far as I am concerned!!! We have several people who are brilliant and to me the whole class outshines the rest. Peace and Love.

David Martray             

martradm@oge.com

Living in: Muskogee

Birthday: June 21

Are you married? Yes, 26 years to Rhonda

Got kids? Tell us about them!  We have a son, Bryan, who just got married on June 18th, so now we have a very sweet new daughter-in-law, Shanna  Bryan is an MRI tech with Affinity Diagnostics and lives in Muskogee. We have one daughter, Lindsay, who is 21 and going to NSU to get a degree in early childhood. She loves kids and is going to be a awesome teacher someday.

Any grandkids yet? No

What's your job these days? Auxillary Operator

Your employer? OG&E

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Working and raising a family

David Miller                           
vdavidii@crosstel.net           
Living in: Warner
Birthday: May 29

Are you married? Yes, for a total of 23 years but split up into 10 years and 13 years. Wife is Pamela.
Got kids? Tell us about them! Man, have I got kids.  Two great daughters: Kasie, 26, and a graphic designer; Madison, 23, currently going to school in Vancouver — she’s a make-up artist. Chase is 14 and our resident ladies’ man (or that is what he keeps telling me) and Dylan, 11, a great kid with a big smile
Any grandkids yet? Nope, as my daughters have told me: Having younger brothers is a great form of birth control

What's your job these days?   Executive at a communications company
Your employer?   Cross/MBO Communications
How did you end up choosing that field?  No one else would have me.
Did you go to college? Northeastern State University, the “Harvard of the Central United States”

What have you been up to over the last 30 years?  Traveling, enjoying my beautiful wife and kids, and working my ass off.
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school?   It’s not better to burn out than fade away.  And true happiness comes from living in the moment.
What's still on your "bucket list"?   Getting all of my kids out of the house and raised to a point I don’t worry about them.

What's your favorite memory from high school?  I was in high school?     
Favorite teacher/class?  I always kind of liked Ms. Denton; she made me laugh.
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Having to clean up before going on our senior picnic, and watching them try to figure out how to get the tires off of the flagpole.

What would you like to say to everyone?   Damn, did you ever think you would live this long?

Melinda Akers Mitchell               

mmitchell@allergyclinicoftulsa.com

Living in: Tulsa

Birthday: Dec. 22

Are you married? No

Got kids? Tell us about them! Melissa, 24, is a college student and the assistant manager at a restaurant; Megan, 22, graduated from the University of Tulsa, is  getting her master's at OSU and working part-time at Nordam in the accounting department.

Any grandkids yet? No

What's your job these days? Front office Medical

Your employer? Allergy Clinic of Tulsa

How did you end up choosing that field? Forgot to go to college

Did you go to college? No, see above

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Working, raising kids, going to the lake, hangin’ with my Muskogee girls

What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Should of gone to college

What's still on your "bucket list"? A cruise with all my good friends

What's your favorite memory from high school? Three Forks, Batfish, Senior skip day, my friends

Favorite teacher/class? Harmon and Beach

What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? The school decorations that delayed our senior picnic.

What would you like to say to everyone? Glad I'm here to see those brave enough to make the trip.

Saundra Smith Moore                    
saundrasmithmoore@yahoo.com     
Living in:  Muskogee
Birthday: July 1

Are you married? This time? 12 years to David F. Moore III (PharmD.)
Got kids? Tell us about them! Yes, the two I inherited:  Whitney, now 22 a senior in Fairmont State in West Virginia, and Dylan, 18, graduated MHS 2010; the two I gave birth to: Emma, 15, sophomore at MHS, and Chloe, 11, sixth-grader at Grant Foreman Elementary.
Any grandkids yet? Whitney has a 6-year-old son

What's your job these days? I assess exceptional learners in surrounding areas for learning difficulties. I also teach adjunct courses at Connors State College.
Your employer? Moore Testing, LLC  I really love my boss. (;-)
How did you end up choosing that field? A couple of classmates, Terri Perry and Kim Kirk Stotts gave me courage at our 20-year reunion, and I enrolled that fall.
Did you go to college? Many, many times.  Connors State, Tulsa University, Oklahoma State University, Northeastern State University, Bacone College, University of Oklahoma, and Northeastern State University again. I finally got degrees from OSU (B.A., 1984) and OU (M.A.,  1990) and certification as a school psychologist from NSU (2003).

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Wow.  Taught at Crystal City High School and Fly Junior High for two years, went back to college, got a master’s degree, taught college for 15 years, then began testing children for learning problems. I was a part-time single mother when David was in pharmacy school, as we had a couple of children and brought one of my husband’s children to live with us, quickly outgrew our environs, so moved a couple times … now, here we are.
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Always be a friend. Try to always be learning something new.
What's still on your "bucket list"?  1) Must make Bucket List…. 2) Become fluent in a foreign language

Kelly Cheatham-Morgan          

KellyLynne37@hotmail.com

Living in:   Muskogee

Birthday:  March 2

 Are you married? Married to Brian (Dink) Morgan — will be 28 yrs. Oct. 2nd

 Got kids? Tell us about them!  One son, Brian Jr. age 25, works for Cross Telephone (David Miller).  One daughter, Staci, age 22, student, graduated Connors, attending Northeastern then on to OU in Tulsa to get PhD in physical therapy.

Any grandkids yet?  No

 What's your job these days?  After selling insurance for 16 years, I now work at a job where there is purpose and rewards that are far better than monetary.  I work at an assisted living facility (not a nursing home), where I actually enjoy going to work every day.  I have learned so much from the older generation.  And tons of hugs and smiles!

 Your employer?   Dogwood Creek Assisted Living

 How did you end up choosing that field?   I love older people, and I just needed to feel like I was making a difference in some small way. 

 Did you go to college? Only went for 1 semester at NEO A&M.

 What have you been up to over the last 30 years?  Raised my children, whom I am SO proud of.  They are mannerly, respectful, hard workers and loving individuals.  Taking care of my husband, who remains my best friend after all these years.  Wouldn't be growing old with anyone else!

What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school?  The older I've gotten, the less I care about what people think about me.  I'm not afraid to voice my opinions or speak up when I see an injustice.

 What's still on your "bucket list"?   Traveling abroad, spoiling grandkids.

 What's your favorite memory from high school?  The life-long friends I made and still have. 

 Favorite teacher/class?   Barbara Staggs / Broadcasting

 What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS?   let's see.....tires on the flag pole, beer bottles on the steps, Troy riding his motorcycle thru the halls, etc...

What would you like to say to everyone?  Thank God we made it!  From what we were, to what we have become ... I think we did OK.

Got kids? Tell us about them! Haley, 23, is a  senior at UCO, majoring in musical theater.  She's smart, fun, talented, and one of the most compassionate people I know. 
Any grandkids yet?  No
What's your job these days? Second-grade teacher -- just started my 26th year!
Your employer? Muskogee Public Schools
How did you end up choosing that field?  I substituted at AR while going to college and I got hooked.
Did you go to college?  I graduated from NSU
What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Being a mom, wife, and spending time with my big family. 
 What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Life is short and This too shall pass…
What's still on your "bucket list"? Soooooo many things -- the list is too long to mention.

What's your favorite memory from high school? Hmmmmm- do you still have your memory? I don’t.
Favorite teacher/class? Skip Klingman- choir- loved him then and still love him!!

What would you like to say to everyone? I feel so lucky to have been a Rougher and I love my “old” friends!!

What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Life is short and This too shall pass…
What's still on your "bucket list"? The list is too long to mention.

What's your favorite memory from high school? Hmmmmm- do you still have your memory? I don’t
Favorite teacher/class? Skip Klingman- choir- loved him then and still love him!!

What would you like to say to everyone? I feel so lucky to have been a Rougher and I love my “old” friends!!

Dorothy Pugh               

E-mail: dlpugh@aol.com 

Living in: Dallas   

Birthday: March 7

Are you married? Nope.

Got kids? Tell us about them! Only the furry, four-legged kind that purr.

Any grandkids yet? Isn’t that what spaying and neutering is supposed to keep from happening?

 What's your job these days? Copy editor

 Your employer? The Dallas Morning News

How did you end up choosing that field? I blame it all on Van Halen.

 Did you go to college? Oklahoma State (Go Pokes!) Class of '83

 What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Traveling around the country in newspapers until I landed in Dallas in ’98.

 What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Don’t sweat the small stuff — and it’s all small stuff. Which I’m still learning. Since it obviously hasn’t sunk in yet.

 What's still on your "bucket list"? I don’t do lists!

 What's your favorite memory from high school? I can’t remember yesterday very well; you want me to remember 30 years ago?!

 Favorite teacher/class? Mrs. Ward’s senior English class. Opened my mind to things I’d never experienced in Muskogee.

 What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Wait. Didn’t I just say something about not being able to remember…? I can’t remember! OK, fine, the tires around the flagpole.

 What would you like to say to everyone? I’m looking forward to catching up with everyone — hope to see YOU there!

Are you married? No
Got kids? No

What's your job these days? Community Affairs Manager-Arkansas
Your employer? OG&E
How did you end up choosing that field? Liked the variety/challenge
Did you go to college? St. Gregory’s College and Northeastern State University

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Went to college four years; with OG&E 25, just working and living
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Slow down and smell the roses
What's still on your "bucket list"? Tour Europe by train.

What's your favorite memory from high school? The lunch hour dash to My Place BBQ
Favorite teacher/class? Ms Poteete, debate coach
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Ms. Lowrance’s Barnyard English Class

What would you like to say to everyone? The class of ‘80 is a nice collection of humanity … can’t wait to see each of you!

Kelli (Martin) Schaefer
kelli-dawn@live.com  or kschaefer@wagonerps.org
Living in:    Wagoner
Birthday:  Oct. 25
Are you married? 10 fantastic years to Robert Schaefer
Got kids? Tell us about them!  Four kids:  three sons, Jeremy Schaefer, Tyler McFarland and Bobby Schaefer; one daughter, Megan Miller. Jeremy, Bobby and Megan all live in Wagoner with their families. Tyler and his family live in Muskogee.  They are all doing absolutely great!!
Any grandkids yet? Oh yes!!  Eleven absolutely adorable grandkids!!  Seven girls and four boys. Brittney Schaefer, 9; Arianna McFarland, 7; Raena and Kerrigan Schaefer, 6; Cassidy and Addison Schaefer, 5; Gavin Miller, 4; Beau McFarland, 3; Brody Good, 1; Alexis Schaefer, 7 mos.; and Bobby (LB) Schaefer-2 mos. (Christmas morning at Pops and Nans is always the most wonderful day anyone could ask for!!)
What's your job these days?  High school principal's secretary/accounting clerk
Your employer?  Wagoner Public Schools
How did you end up choosing that field?  I wanted to be a part of my kids' and grandkids' daily life and be able to have the schedule where I could be involved in as many school activities as possible.
Did you go to college?  No
What have you been up to over the last 30 years?  Enjoying life while we raised our kids.  Now we are spending lots and lots of time with our wonderful grandkids.  We like to take road trips on Robert's "true love," his Harley.
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school?  Life is too short to take your family and friends for granted.  Enjoy life, have fun and don't sweat the small stuff!!
What's still on your "bucket list"?  Lots of travel!!
What's your favorite memory from high school?  Friday night football and the dances after the games.  Crusing town in    Tonnie's MG with the top down and hanging out in McDonalds and Honor Heights. 
Favorite teacher/class?  Mrs. Skaggs/Broadcasting
What would you like to say to everyone?    I really enjoy seeing everyone at the reunions.   I  have such a wonderful time and I always leave happy that I am a part of the Muskogee High School Class of 1980.  Go Roughers!!!

Lisa White Scott                 

lisa_scott@hilldale.k12.ok.us

Birthday: Sept. 26

Are you married? No

Got kids? Tell us about them! Yes!  A son, Dustin Dailey.  He just turned 25 in August.  He played baseball at Connors and then at UCO-Edmond.  After college he went to work for Republic Wholesale as a sales rep -- he loves it.  He lives in Edmond.

Any grandkids yet? NO

What's your job these days? School Counselor

 Your employer? Hilldale

 How did you end up choosing that field? Was teaching first and then decided that being a School Counselor was my real calling.

 Did you go to college? Where? Yes- NSU

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Working, raising the kid, remodeling an old house.

What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school?  Every day is a gift.  You never know when you will see somebody for the LAST time.

 What's still on your "bucket list"? Too much!

What's your favorite memory from high school? Too many to list.

Favorite teacher/class? Melanie Martin Carey, Bruce McAfee, Coach Clements

What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Once again, too many to list.

What would you like to say to everyone? Be grateful!

Johnny Shine                               
dawgshine@yahoo.com
Living in: Welling, OK
Birthday: New Year's Eve

Are you married? No, but I was for 24 years.

Shawn P. Slavin                 
sslavin@cs3technology.com
Living in: Owasso
Birthday: July 1

Are you married? Yes; 26 years to Rhonda
Got kids? Tell us about them! Phillip, 25, graduated OU with a bachelor’s degree in art with an emphasis in film.  He works as a production assistant for KOTV (Channel 6) in Tulsa. Timothy, 21, is a Senior at OSU, studying hotel and restaurant management.
Any grandkids yet? None

What's your job these days? I am the Vice President of Consulting and a Shareholder in CS3 Technology in Tulsa. 
How did you end up choosing that field? In my senior year at MHS, I took a computer programming class. That experience was extremely positive and motivated me to study technology in college. While at Northeastern, I took a number of accounting courses in the college of business and found that accounting came easy for me. As I worked my way through school, I began to formulate the idea of a career that  would incorporate both accounting and technology. The route I followed to get there certainly was not what I envisioned but I am definitely doing what I wanted and intended when at NSU.
Did you go to college? Northeastern State University in Tahlequah. Graduated with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and minors in data processing and business administration.

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Since graduating from NSU in 1984, I have held a number of positions in both public and private accounting, working for BKD and Arthur Anderson. While in my public accounting career, I became a CPA in 1987. I started my first management and technology consulting firm in 1993 with three other members. I left that venture for an opportunity in 1996, which has now lasted more than 14 years.
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? I learned my most important life lesson on an FBLA trip to Oklahoma City my senior year.  It was that we can each be anyone and anything we want to be if we want it badly enough, are willing to work and sacrifice to get it, and never let others set or steer your course.  It’s your life, get off your butt and live it.
What's still on your "bucket list"? Rhonda and I started our family right out of college.  As such, we did not had the time or resources to pursue the things we thought we wanted for ourselves for personal enjoyment.  However, now that our youngest is in his senior year at OSU, the time issue is no longer a constraint.  Because of this, we have been contemplating what we want to do, see and experience and find ourselves amazingly happy with our places in life.  The things that once seemed important no longer hold my intrigue.  We have had  the opportunity to travel the U.S. some and have enjoyed that.  We look forward to traveling abroad some day.

Favorite teacher/class? Dan Deetz (math and computer science) — he opened doors for me into technology; Mrs. Freda Guthrie (Chemistry) — she pushed when she needed, mothered when appropriate, and kicked me in the tookus otherwise to make sure I succeeded; Saundra Lightle (Business) for giving me opportunities via FBLA to travel to OKC and Washington, D.C. and plot the course of my professional career.
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? The steel-belted radial tires looped over the MHS flag pole the morning of the senior class picnic in 1980.

What would you like to say to everyone? Hello and welcome home.  Success is how you define and measure it.  To heck with what everyone else thinks.

Joy R. Sloan                                
jsloan@gcbhs.org
Living in: Muskogee
Birthday: Aug. 2

Are you married? Never
Got kids? Tell us about them! Only the four-legged kind (but she’s really cute)
What's your job these days? Working for a nonprofit agency for behavioral health care
How did you end up choosing that field? Just trying to do something good
Did you go to college? NSU /OU

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Very involved in the Youth Softball world – umpiring at various levels; working on political campaigns; spending time with friends
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Everyday is a life lesson, as long as I’m willing to learn!
What's still on your "bucket list"? Still have some major-league ballparks to visit.

What's your favorite memory from high school? Wow, way too many to narrow it down
Favorite teacher/class? Mrs. Bradley - English
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Everything Carmelia and Brita did!

What would you like to say to everyone? Don’t sweat the small stuff!

Sharil (Barnette) Steiner                     
sharilsteiner@cox.net
Living in:   Jenks
Birthday:  July 28

Are you married? Yes, 19 years

Got kids? No

What's your job these days?  Accountant

Your employer?  Kaiser-Francis Mgmt Co.

How did you end up choosing that field?  Job security

Did you go to college? Yes, OSU

Jon Stolper            
jon.stolper@raymondjames.com
Living in: Tulsa
Birthday: May 16

Are you married? Yes; 16 years to Angie

Got kids? Tell us about them! Two boys — Nathan, 12, and Matthew, 10, who luckily take after their mother!

Any grandkids yet? Better not have any!

What's your job these days? Investment Advisor

Your employer? Stolper Asset Management

How did you end up choosing that field? It was the path of least resistance.

Did you go to college? Oklahoma State University

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Building a business, raising a family and volunteering for the community.

What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Your reputation is the most valuable asset you have.

What's still on your "bucket list"? Eventually figuring out how to “make a difference”

What's your favorite memory from high school? Cruising Muskogee’s hot spots (McDonalds, Three Forks, etc.) in the blue missile

Favorite teacher/class? Gray/ biology

What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS?  The tires around the flag pole our senior year!

Jennifer D. Thomas                  

Jennifer.thomas@cancercareokla.com

Living in: Tulsa

Birthday: Oct. 24

 Are you married? No

Got kids? Tell us about them! A beautiful daughter named Diane, who is Medical Secretary/Early Childhood Management.

Any grandkids yet? One of the most cutest little girls

What's your job these days? Oncology clinic nurse/floor nurse for a hospital

Your employer? CCA/ Total Medical

How did you end up choosing that field? Love taking care of people.

Did you go to college? NSU, Bacone College

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Working, enjoying the family and life.

What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? People are very manipulating, when they see you are a caring person. You have to not show all of yourself to someone.

What's still on your "bucket list"? Nothing

 What's your favorite memory from high school? Being in Rougher hall and watching everyone going up and down, the talking and trying to get to class.

Favorite teacher/class? French with Mr. Wise and biology

What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Nothing

What would you like to say to everyone? Enjoy life.

Cheryl Eanes Upchurch             

Living in: Peachtree City, GA

Birthday: Nov. 26

Are you married? Yes, 20 years to Tom

Got kids? Tell us about them! Kyle is 27 and married to Shellie. Kari is 25 and getting married to Chris. Kevin is 21.

Any grandkids yet? No

What's your job these days? Registered nurse, specializing in GERD (acid reflux)

Your employer? Southern Regional Medical Center, Riverdale, GA

Did you go to college? NEOSU, CSC, Bacone, Western Oklahoma State College

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Raising my kids

What's still on your "bucket list"? Travel

Eric Upchurch     
eric_r_upchurch@yahoo.com
Living in: North Fremantle, WA, Australia
Birthday:  16-March-62
Are you married? 25 years to Kim Richards Upchurch, who can’t make the reunion.
Got kids? Tell us about them! 1 son, Griffin, who’s 9 years old and a real sweetie pie.
Any grandkids yet? No
What's your job these days?  Deepwater Drilling Superintendent
Your employer?  Chevron
How did you end up choosing that field?  Oklahoma = Oil = University of Tulsa = Present Job = A lot of fun
Did you go to college? University of Tulsa (bachelor’s degree), California State University at Long Beach (master’s degree), University of Southern California (doctorate)
What have you been up to over the last 30 years?  4 years at TU, 4 years in Louisiana, 15 years in Los Angeles, 4 years in Thailand, 3 years in West Africa — and now in Australia
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school?   Don’t over-complicate life.  The more you own, the bigger the ball and chain attached to your leg (Henry David Thoreau).
What's still on your "bucket list"?    Watch my son graduate from college.  Surf with my son in Indonesia when he is a grown man. Visit South American and Antarctica with my wife and son.
What's your favorite memory from high school?  Hunting, fishing and hanging out with my friends. Football with my teammates.
Favorite teacher/class?  Physics, Physiology and Communications.  Mr. Gray (physiology class) and Barbara Staggs (communications class)
What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS?  Pie in the face to Barbara Staggs.
What would you like to say to everyone?  Ieyeee!  Does everybody still remember that call?  I’m certainly looking forward to reconnecting with those I haven’t seen in the last 10 years.

Ron Walters              

rwalters@tremcoinc.com

Living in: Pinehurst, NC

Birthday: Oct. 23, 1962

Denna Walker Wheeler                
denna.wheeler@gmail.com               
Living in: Muskogee
Birthday: Aug. 8

Are you married? Yes, 25 years to Kenneth Wheeler
Got kids? Tell us about them! Rachel Wheeler, who will be 17 by reunion time, will be a senior at MHS
Any grandkids yet? No

What's your job these days? Coordinator of Research and Evaluation
Your employer? Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences
How did you end up choosing that field? It chose me.
Did you go to college? Yes, University of Tulsa, University of Oklahoma, University of Arkansas and Oklahoma State University

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Mostly working and going to school.
What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Worry less about the destination and enjoy the ride.
What's still on your "bucket list"? Travel

What's your favorite memory from high school? Football games.
Favorite teacher/class? Howard Jayne – International Relations
What would you like to say to everyone? Can’t wait to see you in September

Paula (Ranallo) Wilburn                

paula@wsfw-ok.com

Birthday: Jan. 5

Are you married? Yes, to Wayne Wilburn

Got kids? Tell us about them! Two stepchildren, Abby, 26; and Harry, 24, and mine, Kirstie, 15

Any grandkids yet? No

What's your job these days? Partner in a law office in Muskogee

Your employer? Self

Did you go to college? University of Oklahoma (Class of ’84); University of Tulsa’s College of Law, Class of ‘87

What have you been up to over the last 30 years? Working and raising kids

What's the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? Treat every person how you would be treated.

What's still on your "bucket list"? Going to Italy, home of my grandparents.

What's your favorite memory from high school? Drill team and camp

Favorite teacher/class? Mr. Jayne, Government

What's the funniest thing you remember from MHS? Kill week

What would you like to say to everyone? Live life to your fullest and God bless!

Laurie (Campbell) Wilson         
ausyd@msn.com
Living in:  McKinney
Birthday:  June 22
Are you married? Yes, 22 years to Steve.
Got kids? Tell us about them!  Austin died in March 2004; Sydney is 18 and a freshman at the University of Arkansas; and Olivia is 9 and in the fourth grade.
Any grandkids yet?  No, thank heaven!
What's your job these days?  Preschool teacher
Your employer?  Crossing Point Christian School
How did you end up choosing that field?  Spirit lead...
Did you go to college? OSU
What have you been up to over the last 30 years?  Since graduation I went to school at OSU, got married and moved to Oklahoma City, where I worked as the office manager for a construction supply business. After the birth of my son, I have been in the throes of being a wife and mother mostly.  Raising my children has been my greatest joy and my biggest frustration.  (Knowing what I know now, if my mother were alive, I would apologize!)  We moved to McKinney, Texas, from Oklahoma City in July 1992 and that has been home ever since, with the exception of a 3-1/2 year stay in North Carolina.  I have done lots of volunteer work at the schools and our church including PTA, Sunday school, committees, etc. My husband is self-employed, so I help him out in the office when I can.  I love to spend time with my family and friends and to work in the yard.

 What is the best Life Lesson you've learned since high school? 1) Life is short;make each day count.  2) Tell people you love them every time you get a chance;you never know if it's the last time you will see them.  3)  Forgive and forget … it takes WAY too much energy to carry emotional baggage.  4)  Make a difference in someone else's life.  It will come back to you many times.

Julie Plunkett Wilson 
muskcommjw@suddenlinkmail.com 
Living in: Fort Gibson 
Birthday: December 7 
Are you married? I have been married to Carl Wilson for almost 29 years. Carl will be attending the reunion with me. 
Got kids? Tell us about them! We have 7 great kids (most of the time anyway!): Whitney, 26; Scott, 25; Courtney, 23; Adam, 20; Meranda, 13; Catherine, 12, and Hunter, 6.

 Any grandkids yet? Our oldest daughter is married, and we have a granddaughter, Emma who is 1. Emma is ONE of a kind! 
  What's your job these days? Carl and I have a business, Muskogee Communications, which is basically a family business. Whitney and Scott work with us, as well as little Emma. We sell, install and service Motorola two-way radio equipment as well as emergency lighting, or whatever a customer wants! We also maintain 911 equipment and have a few towers. 
Because we have so much FREE time (NOT) we enjoy camping, four-wheeling, hunting and fishing with our kids, as well as my six siblings. 
Did you go to college? I attended OSU for one year, but decided to get married instead of finishing college. Didn't really know what I wanted to do, but I guess I have figured it out now! Kids, kids, and more kids! It will be long time before we have the EMPTY NEST SYNDROME! 
What would you like to say to everyone? I would like for every classmate to know that it took each and everyone of us to make the CLASS of 1980!