ot since Eisenhower was President and Studebakers were popular have the youth been totally optimistic about their futures. The nation was at "Nits prime; government was trusted; and the economy was booming. Since that time costly and questionable wars have been fought, countless political bargains have come to plague the government, and an insurmountable national debt has accumulated.
"Our future is more bleak than that of any of our parents' generations. The preceding generations attempted many new ideas, but no significant improvement in our condition is noticeable. Seven presidents have come and gone since the majority of our parents were born; government has expanded; and the economy has been hindered by inflation, debt, and greed. In the Sixties, graduating seniors recognized some of the same problems we face today. They rebelled in an attempt to restructure the world they lived in. The "Boomers" grew up, they married and they gave birth to a new generation,--ours . . . America's "Unlucky Generation." "Now, like our parents from the mid-Sixties, we face discouraging prospects. For the first time in the history of this nation our chances of surpassing the success of our parents is slim.
"It would seem to the media, and to the social observers of today, that the progress of our society is declining. It is pointless for anyone to lay the blame, because whomever is at fault, we are the ones that will have to deal with the problem. We have inherited a legacy which puts us at a significant disadvantage.
"Worldwide, we no longer have a comparative education advantage; as a group our political efficacy is worse primarily because the young do not vote; we face a biased media and a critical adult leadership which has not yet recognized our potential; and the opportunity for growth and development are prohibitively expensive.
"Still we now must undertake the same problems our predecessors faced, because they never met their challenge: an impossible national debt, overwhelming crime rates, a growing number of welfare recipients, a rampant illegal drug market, an obvious crisis in both health care and education, and the prospect of inadequate employment for the majority of individuals.
"We must prepare ourselves to take the necessary risks and make the necessary sacrifices in order to protect the generation of our children from inheriting a similar situation. Our responsibility is not only to prepare ourselves for our individual success in the future, but we must also be concerned with the success of the entire nation. We must prove ourselves first if we are to overcome our foreordained failure. It is a given that our political and social involvement is critical; but what we need above all else is a vision of the promise democracy has to offer, in the same way that Pericles once advised the City of Athens:
'...poverty we think is no disgrace to acknowledge but a real degradation to make no effort to overcome....We differ from other[s]...in regarding the man who holds aloof from public life not as 'quiet' but as useless. We decide or debate, carefully and in person, all matters of policy, holding that acts are foredoomed to failure when undertaken undiscussed. For we are noted for being at once most adventurous in action and most reflective beforehand. In doing good, too, we are the exact opposite of the rest of mankind. We secure our friends by not accepting favors but by doing them. We are alone among mankind in doing men benefits, not on calculations of self-interest, but in the fearless confidence of freedom.'
"This, therefore is our duty: to vote, to hold our elected officials responsible, to be willing to sacrifice our wealth for the benefit of society, to support improvements in education for all, to resist the illegal, the oppressive, and the debilitating, and to assume genuine social responsibility. "We must go forth with determination, and regardless of how difficult it is, we must not yield to complacency, or our mansion on the hill, but demand actual improvement in our lives and for all generations to come. Pericles would have extended the same challenge to us: 'Fix your eyes on the greatness of [America] as you have it before you day by day, fall in love with her, and when you feel her great, remember that this greatness was won by men and women with courage, with knowledge of their duty."
- Ian Thomson. 1994 Class Valedictorian Commencement Speech Graduation Ceremonies BYU Marriott Center May 1994
A lot! The east side has added an entire wing, atrium, offices and classrooms. The commons are by the lunch room was covered and enclosed.
An additional band room has been built, the football stadium added field turf, rebuilt stands on each side and a large scoreboard.
The pool was redone and a large community center was built. The parking lot drag was expanded by tearing down several homes.
Check it out!
All new outside entrance:
None of this existed when we attended. This is by the marquee.
Notice the new band room at the right, the new classroom wing to the left and main entrance in the middle!
Upon entering the new entrance, you enter a large atrium/commo ns area:
This large 2 story area is for students to mingle and congregate. That wall painted blue is our original outside of the library! And the brick wall to the left is the outside of what was the most east of our school. Now fully enclosed.
Walking forward you come to our original entrance - to the right of the library wall above: Where we used to enter school. The Main office in front of us now is the new counseling office. The Main office has moved to the new atrium just to the right of these doors.
Our old outdoor commons area has been enclosed so it can be used all year long. This is next to the cafeteria. Those windows in the back used to be the main office outdoor windows.
Mr. Viking (a school gift) now sits in this commons area and the original “G” rock has been combined into this statue.
Outside the commons area (in the hall by the drama department, a large trophy case has been set up.
Down by the auditorium, they have changed those trophy cases to display cases. Each decade has a display case with memorabilia. Our decade is full of stuff we contributed.
Including this nugget:
New Football Stadium – Nothing like when we were there…MUCH BETTER.
Refurbished Gym and Seats
Great upgrades. Of course, the best class has already come and gone……
1. 1994 Cost of a gallon of Gas $1.09 2. President: Bill Clinton 3. Cost of a first-class stamp: $0.29 4. Average Cost of new house $119,050.00 5. Average Income per year $37,070.00 6. Average Monthly Rent $533.00 7. Movie Ticket $4.08 8. Average cost of new car $12,350.00 9. Loaf of Bread $1.59 10. Dozen Eggs 86 cents++ 11. Cost of a gallon of Milk: $2.88
12. MLB Champions – No one. On Strike 13. NBA Champions – Houston Rockets 14. NFL Champions – Dallas Cowboys 15. NHL Champions – New York Rangers 16. NCAA Football – Nebraska
17. Two large scandals – OJ, Tonya Harding Nancy Kerrigan
18. Cost of a Superbowl ad in 1994: $900,000
19. Oscar for best film: Forrest Gump 20. Top 10 Movies
a. Forrest Gump b. The Lion King c. True Lies d. The Santa Clause e. The Flintstones f. Dumb and Dumber g. Clear and Present Danger h. Speed i. The Mask j. Pulp Fiction
21. Top 10 TV Shows a. 1. Seinfeld (NBC) 2. E.R. (NBC) 3. Home Improvement (ABC) 4. Grace Under Fire (ABC) 5. NYPD Blue (ABC) 6. Murder, She Wrote (CBS) 7. Friends (NBC) 8. Roseanne (ABC) 9. Mad About You (NBC) 10. Madman of the People (NBC)
22. Top 10 Billboard #1 Songs a. December 25 - January 21: Hero - Mariah Carey b. January 22 - February 11: All For Love - Bryan Adams/Rod Stewart/Sting c. February 12 - March 11: Power of Love - Céline Dion d. March 12 - April 15: The Sign - Ace of Base e. April 16 - May 20: Bump N' Grind - R. Kelly f. May 21 - August 5: I Swear - All-4-One g. August 6 - August 26: Stay (I Missed You) - Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories h. August 27 - December 2: I'll Make Love To You - Boyz II Men i. December 3, 1994 - January 13, 1995: On Bended Knee - Boyz II Men
23. Grammys a. Record of the Year: "I Will Always Love You," Whitney Houston b. Album of the Year: The Bodyguard—Original Soundtrack Album, Whitney Houston (Arista) c. Song of the Year: "A Whole New World" (Theme From Aladdin), Alan Menken and Tim Rice, songwriters 24. Pleasant Grove Census – 1994:~17,000 2012: 34,519 25. PGHS enrollment: 1994: ~1200 2014: 1800
Pictures below were submitted online to see who has changed the most and least.
Aaron Williams
Alisha Durrant Hill
Andrea Allred Hutchings
Bethany Massa Longenecker
Brandon Burgon
Bryan Coons
Dustin Wengreen
Cari Thomsen
Chantelle Rhodes Nay
Chelesta Stueck
Christina Caldwell Peterson
Dave Harris
Greg Tucker
Heather Hunt Bott
Ian Geroux
Ian Thomson
JaNae Little
Jason Ferran
Jeff Stueck
Jode Allen
John Grant
Jeff Thompson
Johnny Thomas
Kelli Goodwin Holmstead
Lance Johnson
Lisa Seipert
Lori Makin Gregory
Mary Ann
Matt Pelton
Melissa Morton Leatherwood
Melisa Paul Larson Mindee Hreinson Atkinson
Naomi Weeks
Penny and Jeff Thompson
Penny Thonpson
Rebecca SearcyBoswell
Ryan LeMone
Ryan Robinson
Shelly Young & Tyler Craghead
Serena Hubert
Shy Zufelt
Stacy Wachter Squires
Stephanie Eager
Todd Davis
Wendy DeMill
Jason Fawson
Kristie Shoell Ballantyne
Lori Bowen Cluff
Lyndi Lytle Shellee Lundgren Carrick
Matt Marchbanks
Karen Page Hansen Jame Huntsman Sandee Anderson Davis
ALUMNI Ryan Tingey Passed away June 19, 2002
Jeanine Taylor Passed away December 2, 2012
Lincoln Woodward Passed away May 14, 2007.
Michael Jeff Batchelor Passed away April 19, 2009
Tim Johnson
Jeremy Bartlett
Aaron Fronk
Gene Robertson
TEACHERS Terry Tucker Terry Tucker or “Mr. Tucker” as he was always affectionately called passed away of a severe form of kidney cancer in March 2007. He taught choir and clogging for 31 years at PGHS and loved every minute of it. His choirs were one of the only groups in Utah choral music history to receive a perfect Superior in every music festival entered and his cloggers were famous for touring the world.
Amber Peterson Kristie Ballantyne Anne Richins Lin McKinnon Ben Becker Lisa Jensen Brad Cattermole Lori Gregory Brandon Burgin Lori Cluff Brandon Huntsman Luke Nehring Brandon Walker Lyndi Johnson Lytle Bryan Coons Mary Ann Candise Gilbert Matt Graham Cami Nord Matthew Marchbanks Cari Thomsen Melissa Larson Chelesta Stueck Michael Monson Dan Ibarra Mindee Atkinson Dana Pack Mindy Holtey Daniel Adams Mindy Spencer David Jensen Misty Ross Glen Murdoch Naomi Brower Greg Tucker Natalie Hayes Greg Williams Quinton Jones Heidi Bezzant Ryan Atwood Jame Hunstman Ryan LeMone Jamie Limb Ryan May JaNae Gravatt Ryan Robinson Jared Heaps Samuel Willis Jefferson Stueck Sandee Davis Jennifer Bell Shelly Craghead Jennie Fullmer Shy Zufelt Jeremy Slater Stacy Squires John Thomas Stephanie Ostler Josh Martin Tia Simpson JoyAnne Miller Tamara Cullimore Kammi Johansen Todd Davis Karen Hansen Travis Despain Katie Konold Tyler Craghead Kelli Holmstead Wendy Ruf Keri Evans Zackery Walker
Information submitted online about what has happened in the past 20 years…..
Amber (Gallagher) Peterson Currently Amber (Gallagher) Peterson currently lives in Salem and works as/at ER/Surgery Registrar @ Mountain View Hospital. I get to hear all the good stories of how you swallowed a pin or how you got what where? In free time, my hobbies are Driving my kids around is kind of my current full time hobby, but I do love to travel when we get a chance, love to get together with my girlfriends and am kind of a pageant Mom. I know. But it's really kinda fun!. In the past... Amber (Gallagher) Peterson in the past has lived in We lived in AF and Lehi for a hot second. My husband grew up in Salem and we built a home there in 2000. We live close to all his siblings and parents and I really just love Salem! and worked as/at Prior to working for the hospital I worked for several years for my parents auto dealership until it closed in 2008. Really enjoy working for Mtn View. . Education
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Major Accomplishments I have no amazing accomplishments other than raising my kids! But it has been very fullfilling and we've been really happy and blessed. Ben Becker Currently Ben Becker currently lives in Sandy, UT and works as/at Nurse Administrator- I currently work for Intermountain Healthcare, I work for the Assistant Vice President of Nursing overseeing corporate teams and projects. In free time, my hobbies are Dates with Wife, U of U Sporting Events,Time with family, hiking, biking, fly fishing, snowmobiling, learning to In the past... Ben Becker in the past has lived in Mexico, Gilbert, AZ; Logan, UT; West Jordan, UT; Midvale, UT and worked as/at Nurse-Huntsman Cancer Hospital; Nurse Manager-Primary Children's Hospital. Education Bachelors Degree: Nursing; University of Utah Masters Degree: Nursing Administration & Buisness; University of Utah
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Major Accomplishments University of Utah-Outstanding Clinical Student Award; President of U of U College of Nursing Alumni Association; Utah Orginization of Nuse Leaders- Utah Emerging Nurse Leader Award 2012 Brad Cattermole Currently Brad Cattermole currently lives in Orem, UT and works as/at Quit job of 14 years, back to full time student, studying Computer Networking and System Administration, with an emphasis in Security, very exciting!!! In free time, my hobbies are Reading, learning computer stuff, hanging out with family and on the rare occasion golf and softball.. In the past... Brad Cattermole in the past has lived in London, England Orem, UT SLC, UT and worked as/at Protection One security sytems. Chili's server, bartender, manager . Education Associates Degree: UVU, Computer Networking
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Major Accomplishments According to my wife, ranking in the top 5 of most obnoxious husbands in the world. Brandon Burgon Currently Brandon Burgon currently lives in Saratoga Springs, UT and works as/at Filed Engineer for National Oilwell Varco. I now work as a field engineer and travel to some pretty exotic locations, Trinidad Tobago, Norway, Scotland, and the most exotic Texas. I work on offshore and onshore rigs running a computer system and wired drill pipe for gas and oil. Most locations I take a 1 hour In free time, my hobbies are Artist, part time selling sculptures police, Military . In the past... Brandon Burgon in the past has lived in Lehi and worked as/at I graduated from firefighting school and was a firefighter for about a year before joining the Utah Highway Patrol. I was with the Highway patrol for 9 years 8 of those years as a Detective and a member of the State SWAT Team. 1 year with The Utah Co. Sheriffs office as a Deputy Sheriff. The police career provided me with many exciting stories. . Education Associates Degree: Firefighter Bachelors Degree: Criminal Justice
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Major Accomplishments Dignitary Protection for U.S. Senator Hatch and working with President Bush's detail while he was here with the Olympics. I own a small business Burgon Art Works where I create tribute sculptures that I sell to customers such as the FBI, DEA, and local police Agencies. I also create art in Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Western and other areas. I have a Sculpture in the Sleepy ridge golf course. I have also got to live my dream having some "national Geographic " experiences. Watching Leatherback turtles lay eggs and those eggs hatch, hiking through the jungles of Trinidad Tobago, scuba diving with sharks, climbing coconut trees, hiking the fjords of Norway, seeing the castle ruins of Scotland, along with visits to the Artic circle, along with other adventures. The biggest accomplishment is I haven't died trying all these things. Brandon Huntsman Currently Brandon Huntsman currently lives in Lindon and works as/at Commercial Real Estate Agent In free time, my hobbies are Ski,Boat, and all sports. In the past... Brandon Huntsman in the past has lived in Ocean City Maryland, Victorville California and worked as/at Baseball Baltimore Orioles, Sundance Resort,. Education Associates Degree: Business
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Bryan Coons Currently Bryan Coons currently lives in Redwood City, California, USA. and works as/at Office Manager for CNE Media. Based in San Francisco, we create and manage high quality online content. In free time, my hobbies are I'm a bassist, playing in 2-3 active bands at any given time as well as recording with various bands and projects as needed. I also collect music gear, a mix of vintage and modern top-end stuff. I'm a record collector, and DJ for several dive bars and clubs in San Francisco. I still skateboard some, and worked in the skateboard industry for 15 years. . In the past... Bryan Coons in the past has lived in All over the bay area, I came out here less than a month after graduation. and worked as/at I worked in retail skateboard shops in Marin County(just north of San Francisco), before moving into the brand management side of the industry. I worked for several skateboard and clothing companies based in San Francisco for 9 years. In 2005 I founded several brands and a distribution company based in the east bay through late 2008. I worked with a close friend who's a famous artist for a couple years before returning to a production based office job in San Francisco. . Education
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Major Accomplishments I've had an amazing life since leaving Utah, traveling, working at well known companies with amazing and creative people. I've played in several working and touring bands over the years. I have contributed to several recordings that have been released in various formats. I've met, and made friends with many of my heros from skateboarding, art, photography, and music. Camie (Rehling) Nord Currently Camie (Rehling) Nord currently lives in Evanston, IL and works as/at Sr. IT Project Consultant at Optum. Basically get to tell IT what makes sense from a user and industry perspective on healthcare technology. In free time, my hobbies are baking bread, cooking, gardening, bicycling, investing. In the past... Camie (Rehling) Nord in the past has lived in Layton, Utah; Salt Lake City, UT; Midvale, UT; Evanston, IL and worked as/at I worked at Alpine Country Club for a summer cutting greens every morning and playing golf. Then I started an unintended 19 year career in healthcare on both the provider and payer (insurance) side. I've been with UnitedHealthcare since 2002 and work for their IT company called Optum.. Education
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Cari (Clyde) Thomsen Currently Cari (Clyde) Thomsen currently lives in Mapleton and works as/at Prosecutor's Assistant and Divorce Mediator In free time, my hobbies are Volleyball, swim, golf, read. In the past... Cari (Clyde) Thomsen in the past has lived in St. George, Provo, PG, Highland, Springville, Mapleton and worked as/at Computer coordinator, Dental Office Manager, Court Clerk, Divorce Mediator, Legal Assistant. Education Associates Degree: Paralegal, Spanish
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Major Accomplishments Family and Career Chanda Nuttall Currently Chanda Nuttall currently lives in Eden, WY and works as/at Assistant Manager - Retail and Ranch Hand In free time, my hobbies are Fishing, golfing, camping, wake boarding, snowboarding and horseback riding.. In the past... Chanda Nuttall in the past has lived in Park City UT, Portland OR, Provo UT, American Fork UT, St. George UT, Mesa AZ, Chandler AZ, Gilbert AZ, Chester SC, Rock Hill SC, Benjamin UT and worked as/at Estimator, Project Manager and Chief of Operations.. Education
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Major Accomplishments First girl to complete the El Diablo Run (7 days thru Mexico on a motorcycle). John Deere Women in the Green Leader for 3 years.in EasyRider and The Horse. Dan Ibarra Currently Dan Ibarra currently lives in Orem, UT and works as/at Physician Assistant since 2009. I work at Central Utah Clinic in Provo as well as rounding at UVRMC across the street. What do I do? Basically I take care of sick people. In free time, my hobbies are Free time? What's that? I've become a bit of a home-body and enjoy working on projects around the house. Liz and I really enjoy the DIY type of stuff in beautifying our yard and house. We also like to run and I like soccer. This year is my first 12 mile Spartan Race and I just finished a really fun indoor soccer season with a clinic team. However, as with most parents of young children, most of our free time is spent doing stuff with our kids.. In the past... Dan Ibarra in the past has lived in After graduation, I attended SUU in Cedar City, UT on a Track scholarship. I took a 2 year break for a mission in Salta, Argentina. After graduating from SUU we moved to Highlands Ranch, Colorado where I taught High School and coached soccer and track. It didn't take long for me to realize I was meant to do something different and after the attacks of 9/11 I joined the Army. I completed my initial Infantry and Airborne training at Ft. Benning, Georgia. I volunteered for the Special Forces (Green Berets), so I then moved to Ft. Bragg, North Carolina for the assessment and selection process to try and get into SF. I was selected and was able to have Liz move there to join me as I completed my training at Ft. Bragg. After completion of all my SF training, we moved back to Orem, UT and I joined my unit at Camp Williams. My deployments took me to some Asian countries such as Bangladesh, Thailand, and the southern Philippines/Indonesia areas. We then moved to SLC while I attended PA school at the UofU. Now we're back to Orem, probably to stay. and worked as/at After High School I worked several jobs here and there while getting through college, to include landscaping, janitorial work, cafeteria work, tutoring and telemarketing. My first real job was as a High School teacher and coach in Colorado. My first “cool” job was really my time spent in the Special Forces. As part of training everyone is selected to go into 1 of 4 specialties on the teams, I was a medic, so I spent a lot of extra time in medical training and refresher courses for my assignment. It opened the world of medicine to me and is what led me to want to be a PA. I considered medical school, but it would have been a much longer road with considerably higher student loans and being older with a family I decided the PA route was the best way for me to get into practicing medicine. It has turned out great for us and I enjoy my work...most of Education Bachelors Degree: Sports Medicine, Secondary Education, Spanish. SUU, Cedar City, UT Masters Degree: Physician Assistant Studies, UofU, SLC, UT
Additional Service Missionary Service: Salta, Argentina. 1996-1998. Military Service: Army Basic Combat Training, Infantry Training, Airborne School, Special Forces Assessment and Selection, Special Forces Qualification Course, Special Operations Combat Medic Course, Special Forces Medical Sergeant Course, Language Traning - Russian, Survival Evasion Resistance and Escape (SERE). Deployments to South East Asia, didn't get to go to the deserts.
Major Accomplishments I suppose there are a few things I'm fairly proud of that I've been able to accomplish. Starting out right after High School I was very lucky to land a full ride scholarship in Track. I had taken 2nd in State my senior year and wasn't sure if my times were fast enough to impress any college the time..coaches. SUU took a chance on me and I ended up doing very well. Made it to Nationals my freshman year and was conference champion my sophomore year. After my mission I was starting out the 2000 season running some very fast times and we thought I might have a chance at the Olympic trials if I could keep improving, but alas, fate had other plans and I suffered a pretty brutal hamstring injury that derailed any of those hopes. Next on the list of accomplishments would have to be my military service. I enjoyed and miss my time as a soldier. As a member of the Special Forces I was able to participate in some very exciting training and operations. I am proud of the work we did and the awards I received. The physical, mental and emotional challenges through those experiences were extremely rewarding. But by far, my greatest accomplishment in life so far has been to somehow convince Liz to stick with me for all these years. All other success in life has pale in comparison to our happy marriage.
Dana Pack Currently Dana Pack currently lives in Pleasant Grove and works as/at Husband to the loveliest woman in the world. Father to the greatest six kids a dad could have, and owner of downtown PG Allstate Ins for the last 17 yrs. In free time, my hobbies are Raising a family, and all the joy that comes along with it.. In the past... Dana Pack in the past has lived in Mission to Buenos Aires Argentina, Orem UT and PG and worked as/at Restaurant Manager and Allstate the last 17 yrs.. Education Bachelors Degree: Finance, BYU
Additional Service Missionary Service: Buenos Aires Argentina Major Accomplishments Any accomplishment that I will ever be proud of is building a home and raising a loving family. No accomplishment can be greater! Daniel Adams Currently Daniel Adams currently lives in Pleasant Grove and works as/at Field Specialist for NOV/IntelliServ....managing wired drill pipe (transmits data to/from downhole tools) for oil and gas drilling operations. In free time, my hobbies are Camping, exploring cool places in Utah, spending time with my family, and changing diapers.. In the past... Daniel Adams in the past has lived in San Diego, CA. Alpine, UT. and worked as/at Construction, cabinetry, and a short stint with auto sales.. Education
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Major Accomplishments Hmmm...it's hard to choose just one. Perhaps I peaked early because one of the more prominent memories I have is of camping with friends in high school and singing 100 bottles of beer on the wall IN ITS ENTIRETY! David Jensen Currently David Jensen currently lives in Lehi and works as/at Medical equipment sales. We purchase used medical equipment, recondition it and sell it again. In free time, my hobbies are Family, flying, honey do list.. In the past... David Jensen in the past has lived in Italy, Logan, Springville, Pleasant Grove, and Lehi and worked as/at Butcher, HR Manager/Bookkeeper, Dir. of Sales. Education
Additional Service Missionary Service: Padova, Italy Major Accomplishments Raising a beautiful family, finished the Chubby challenge in 11 minutes, challenged my kids to a pillow fight and won, held my breathe for a minute and 43 seconds, made a giant snowman without throwing out my back, and many other similar accomplishments. Fred Donaldson Currently Fred Donaldson currently lives in North Salt Lake and works as/at I work as a lawyer for the Utah Attorney General's Office in the Natural Resources Division. I represent the state in matters and cases related to the Great Salt Lake and other resources. In free time, my hobbies are I like to lift weights, mountain bike, and spend time with my family. I serve as a Bishop. I have grand ambitions to do triathlons, write a book, and complete art projects. . In the past... Fred Donaldson in the past has lived in I went on a mission to the Philippines then I lived in Provo and then Washington D.C. and then Salt Lake City and then North Salt Lake. and worked as/at I went to UVSC for an Associates and then transferred to BYU and completed a BS and MS. I went to law school at the University of Utah. I guess this is my first job after school, but my coolest job was making video games. . Education Associates Degree: Individual Studies Bachelors Degree: Geography, BYU Masters Degree: Geography, BYU PHD/Graduate Degree: Law, University of Utah
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Major Accomplishments My major accomplishments: 1) marrying the most amazing woman in the world, 2) being a dad to four great children, 3) finishing my degrees, 4) getting a job, and 5) keeping my job. I have written a graduate thesis and published a couple of articles and a book chapter. Greg Tucker Currently Greg Tucker currently lives in Orem and works as/at Teacher & Dance Coordinator at BYU, RME Dance Studio (Owner), Owner of America On Stage Production Company. In free time, my hobbies are Dance, Football, Skiing, Travel, DISNEY! We love to travel as a family and often do so on clogging tours. We visit Disneyland several times a year (our favorite), and love us some BYU football and Denver Broncos.. In the past... Greg Tucker in the past has lived in Lindon and worked as/at Worked at NASA/Thiokol a short time. Then the Lord said its time for something else, and now I dance and produce large events for a living - and love it.. Education Bachelors Degree: Mechanical Engineering Additional Service Missionary Service: Sweden Stockholm
Major Accomplishments Married my sweetheart in 98, have four amazing kids who all love to dance and play sports. We have won 27 National Championships in dance. Choreographed part of the 2002 Olympic Opening Ceremonies. We choreograph for dance shows around the US and tour around the nation each year. We run two large companies including the largest dance and clogging competition circuit in the world and love what we do.
Heather (Hunt) Bott Currently Heather (Hunt) Bott currently lives in Perry, Utah and works as/at Mom In free time, my hobbies are Spending time with family, watching movies, home design, yard sales, reading and serving in the church and helping out at my children's schools. . In the past... Heather (Hunt) Bott in the past has lived in Logan Ut while attending school. Hyrum Utah- 10 years. Perry Utah for the last 2 years. and worked as/at During college I worked with kids that had hearing and vision impairments. I also worked at Taco Time(closest thing Logan had to a Taco Amigo). After college I taught Special Ed. for 2 years to 1st and 2nd graders with severe disabilities. . Education Bachelors Degree: USU- Special Ed
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Major Accomplishments My family is my biggest accomplishment. Heidi Ward Christensen Currently Heidi Ward Christensen currently lives in Albuquerque, NM and works as/at CEO at Christensen Manor (being a MOM!) In free time, my hobbies are I love telling a story through photography. Capturing life one picture at a time.. In the past... Heidi Ward Christensen in the past has lived in Pleasant Grove Utah, Logan Utah and currently reside in Albuquerque, NM for the past 12 years. and worked as/at Dental Assistant, CEO of Christensen Manor. Education
Additional Service Major Accomplishments Ian Geroux Currently Ian Geroux currently lives in Panama City FL and works as/at USAF, Senior Air Defense Technician In free time, my hobbies are Fishing, working and fishing. In the past... Ian Geroux in the past has lived in Alaska, Canada, Florida and worked as/at Baker, Chef 2002 Olympics,Transportation Security Officer, Painter and Dot watcher.. Education Associates Degree: Air and Space Operations Technology Bachelors Degree: Business Administration
Additional Service Missionary Service: Canada Edmonton Mission Military Service: Air Force AKANG, HIROC, FLANG
Major Accomplishments Ian Thomson Currently Ian Thomson currently lives in Boise, ID and works as/at Lead Attorney, Capital Litigation Unit, Idaho State Appellate Public Defender: I represent Idaho inmates sentenced to death for murder in their post-conviction claims and in their direct appeals; in other words, I try to keep the State from killing my clients. In free time, my hobbies are I like to read, travel, hike (spend time outside), watch movies, engage in amateur astronomy, and share good conversation and food with friends.. In the past... Ian Thomson in the past has lived in Chicago, Provo, Philadelphia. and worked as/at Have worked for groups on migrant farm worker civil rights and abolition of the death penalty. After law school I worked as a public defender in Philadelphia for eight years doing trial work, representing those charged with drug dealing, violent crimes, sex crimes and high- profile cases where juveniles were being tried as adults (eg. for shooting a police officer). I had a lot of great co-workers, some great clients, and some pretty entertaining stories of the "strange but true" variety.. Education Bachelors Degree: University of Chicago, AB in Philosophy, 2000 PHD/Graduate Degree: Brigham Young University, JD, 2003
Additional Service Missionary Service: Monterrey Mexico-North (1995-1997)
Major Accomplishments I'm most proud of my marriage, which brings me more happiness than anything else. I am also proud of the fact that after having seen a lot of ugliness in my life, I'm still an idealist and believe that we can make the world a better place. I am also very grateful to have been able to see as much of the world as I have--with all its beauty, mystery and incredible history. Jake Pollmann Currently Jake Pollmann currently lives in Lehi and works as/at Director of Information Technology at BidSync In free time, my hobbies are Hiking, Cross Fit, Watch Cougar Football, Playing with my kids, vacationing.. In the past... Jake Pollmann in the past has lived in Salt Lake, Orem,and Lehi and worked as/at Being a computer nerd and now managing computer nerds. Education Bachelors Degree: Computer Science from UVU
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Major Accomplishments Married a smokin hot wife.
Jamie (Duvall) Limb Currently Jamie (Duvall) Limb currently lives in Orem and works as/at Customer Service Representative for Cisco Remarketing Team at ModusLink In free time, my hobbies are I still love to read, I love to spend time with family, camping, crocheting and some arts and In the past... Jamie (Duvall) Limb in the past has lived in I've pretty much remained in Utah County, Lehi, Pleasant Grove, Orem. Although I did spend my summer right out of high school in Las Vegas and spent a little time in Layton and Ogden. and worked as/at ShopKo, WalMart, Speedy Turtle gas station and numerous call centers.. Education
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Major Accomplishments Jamie (Edde) Harris Currently Jamie (Edde) Harris currently lives in Lehi and works as/at I own and operate two large daycare/preschool centers. I am seldom there, because I pay people to run them. I mainly do the accounting and the stressing. In free time, my hobbies are I pretty much have a lot of free time, so I play tennis. I'm on four different leagues, and my team is working it's way to Nationals. . In the past... Jamie (Edde) Harris in the past has lived in I've lived in Taiwan, Price, Logan, Orem, Herriman, and now Lehi and worked as/at I have my accounting degree, so I've had several exciting accounting jobs at Extra Space Storage and Ancestry.com. Education Associates Degree: General - College of Eastern Utah Bachelors Degree: Accounting - UVU
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Jared Heaps Currently Jared Heaps currently lives in Pleasant Grove and works as/at I work the greatest group of people at Ford dealership in WA state In free time, my hobbies are Float the river, golf. Traveling. . In the past... Jared Heaps in the past has lived in and worked as/at Been in the automotive business for over 15 years. Education
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Jeffery Tessem Currently Jeffery Tessem currently lives in Provo, UT and works as/at Assistant Professor of Nutrition, Dietetics and Food Science at BYU In free time, my hobbies are Spend time with wife and kids, run, bike, work in the yard, . In the past... Jeffery Tessem in the past has lived in Denver, CO and Durham, NC and worked as/at Graduate Student at University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Post-doctoral fellow at Duke University, Adjunct professor at North Carolina Central University and Elon Education Bachelors Degree: Microbiology, BYU PHD/Graduate Degree: Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center
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Major Accomplishments Convinced a really pretty lady to marry me. Have four great kids. Took up running after having heart surgery and my ACL repaired. I have run five marathons, my last marathon was Boston-
Jennifer (Fisher) Bell Currently Jennifer (Fisher) Bell currently lives in American Falls, Idaho and works as/at I am a Paraprofressional In free time, my hobbies are I like to ride waverunnerers, hike, sew, scrapbook, and bake: not always in that order.. In the past... Jennifer (Fisher) Bell in the past has lived in Ogden, UT Roy, UT Rupert, ID Hagerman, ID American Falls, ID and worked as/at . Education Associates Degree: English and German at Weber State University
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Major Accomplishments I am a mother of four amazing kids. What could be cooler than that? Jennifer (Grow) Waldrop Currently Jennifer (Grow) Waldrop currently lives in eagle mountain and works as/at I am the Owner of Pure Body Balance in Draper. I specialize in massage therapy and lash extensions I've been doing massage for over 16 years now and esthetics (skin care) for about 10 years. In free time, my hobbies are My husband is obsessed with boating.. So we go out often...maybe a little to often. I've run several half marathons and I am working up the courage to dive into triathlons. We do a lot of wake surfing behind the boat and skiing in In the past... Jennifer (Grow) Waldrop in the past has lived in I lived in Tennessee for a year, soon after high school. Stuck around utah though. I currently live in eagle mountain. and worked as/at Up until last year I worked at the spa at sundance for almost 12 years. I absolutely loved being at sundance and in the mountains. In between then I've worked for a hand full of plastic surgeons and medical spas. Now its nice to be doing my own thing.. Education
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Major Accomplishments I won't be able to attend the dinner tonight. My sister decided to get married on the same day.I hope you are all doing well. I love seeing the updates on FacebookI hope to see you at Strawberry days. Jeremy Slater Currently Jeremy Slater currently lives in Payson, Utah and works as/at Church Sales Account Manager at Mity Lite Inc. In free time, my hobbies are Outdoors, Camping, Hiking, Skiing. In the past... Jeremy Slater in the past has lived in Pleasant Grove, Orem, Provo, Payson and worked as/at Sundance Ski Resort, Traco, Contractors H&C, FedEx Courier, Mity Lite Tables and Chairs Sales for past 9 years.. Education
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Jode Allen Currently Jode Allen currently lives in Tooele, UT and works as/at Realtor In free time, my hobbies are Singing in my band, riding motorcycles and watching movies with my girl.. In the past... Jode Allen in the past has lived in Provo, Salt Lake, Taylorsville, Midvale, Stansbury Park, Tooele and worked as/at Put myself through college as a building maintenance specialist. Got my degree in Nursing and worked at LDS hospital on the cardiac units. Got a degree in nursing information systems and started designing and implementing medical charting software for Intermountain Healthcare, GE and Microsoft. Left that business and started my own as a Realtor for Century 21. Education Bachelors Degree: Nursing, Brigham Young University Masters Degree: Nursing Informatics, University of Utah
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Major Accomplishments No major awards or anything, but I feel pretty blessed to have 5 beautiful kids and an amazing Jonathan Nielsen Currently Jonathan Nielsen currently lives in Camarillo, California and works as/at Bachelor Blogger In free time, my hobbies are Watch reality TV. In the past... Jonathan Nielsen in the past has lived in Cedar City, UT; Bogota, Colombia; Los Angeles, CA. and worked as/at Lawyer. Education PHD/Graduate Degree: Law - Pepperdine
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Josh Martin Currently Josh Martin currently lives in Orem and works as/at Commercial Real Estate Broker In free time, my hobbies are Photography, Kids Sports, Real Estate. In the past... Josh Martin in the past has lived in Orem, PG, Highland, Back to Orem and worked as/at Parks Sportsmsn, Sundance, Pest Control, Real Estate. Education Bachelors Degree: Business
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JoyAnne (Pymm) Miller Currently JoyAnne (Pymm) Miller currently lives in Pleasant Grove and works as/at I am an artist, doctor,Nurse,taxi driver,coach, teacher,movie director, photographer, counselor,dancer,Referee,carpenter,Chef,tailor,custodian,travel guide. But the only one I get paid for is Graphics Design. In free time, my hobbies are I love working on the computer with my Graphic arts. I also love to spend time with my kids making and editing movies. I like to read, watch movies. Play sports with my boys. . In the past... JoyAnne (Pymm) Miller in the past has lived in Mt. Vernon Washington, Oak Harbor Washington, Rexburg Idaho, Bettendorf Iowa and worked as/at I have worked at Accent Design, Tutor Time. And the last couple of years I have been working for myself doing Graphics Design.. Education Associates Degree: Graphics Design
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Major Accomplishments Was an extra in the TV series Touched by an Angel. Won first place in sparring for a Tae Kwondo tounament in 2013. Kammi ((Lyman) Johansen Currently Kammi ((Lyman) Johansen currently lives in Orem, UT and works as/at I am a stay-at-home- mom who sometimes thinks that teaching 25 second graders is a cinch compared to what happens at home! I also do story time at the PG Library - my escape night each week. In free time, my hobbies are If I have free time....hmmmm, since "free time" has become a seldom-used phrase around our house, I'll tell you what I do after the children are asleep or watching a movie in a vegetative state! I still like reading and playing the piano. I do some quilting, I add to my picture book collection. I dream of doing some more traveling.. In the past... Kammi ((Lyman) Johansen in the past has lived in Provo, UT, Brno, Prague and Ostrava (in Czech Republic on mission), Orem, Kensington, MD (just outside of Washington D.C.), Pleasant Grove again, Provo again and now Orem. and worked as/at I started working at the Pleasant Grove Library during my junior year of high school and I'm still there, doing story time every Tuesday night at 7:00 (no subtle plugs here). I worked for Macey's grocery store before and after my mission. After my mission, I taught at the MTC and then I taught second grade for 8 years - 4 at Manila (in PG), one year in Maryland, and 3 years at Mt. Mahogany (in PG). I even taught a couple of kids whose parents I graduated with! I LOVED teaching second grade! I worked for a brief time for Marriot back east filing hotel Education Bachelors Degree: From BYU in Elementary Education
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Major Accomplishments I served a mission, did some traveling for fun in Europe, finally got married and now have four Karen (Page) Hansen Currently Karen (Page) Hansen currently lives in Lehi and works as/at I teach dance and do the book keeping for a local grocery store 2 days a week. Most of all I am Mom. In free time, my hobbies are I spend a lot of time at dance competitions and football games. Go Utes!! I watch anything sports and am always running kids somewhere. . In the past... Karen (Page) Hansen in the past has lived in Eagle Mountain and worked as/at Healthcare, banker, always a mommy. Education
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Katie (Browne) Konold Currently Katie (Browne) Konold currently lives in Provo and works as/at Offspring Management. I run a cafe and a laundry/maid service, drive a shuttle, teach life skills and seminary courses, plan and carry out activities, and often serve as a nurse and referee. In free time, my hobbies are We love to travel and scuba dive in the summer, and in the winter our family loves to snowboard together. Spring and fall are spent cheering on our kids in their bajillion soccer games.. In the past... Katie (Browne) Konold in the past has lived in We've lived in Provo our entire marriage. and worked as/at I wrote training materials for Morinda, Inc. for several years. Since Haley was born I've been a stay-at-home mom with some occasional freelance writing and editing mixed in for fun.. Education Bachelors Degree: English and Communications, BYU
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Major Accomplishments Any day that my kids are completely worn out by bedtime is a major accomplishment. Kelli (Goodwin) Holmstead Currently Kelli (Goodwin) Holmstead currently lives in St. George and works as/at Operations Manager for Soltis Investment Advisors In free time, my hobbies are Baking, walking, reading and spending time with my family. In the past... Kelli (Goodwin) Holmstead in the past has lived in We lived in Alpine after we got married. But then it started to snow and it NEVER STOPPED. So we packed up and moved to sunny St. George. We love it there! and worked as/at . Education
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Keri (Eggett) Miner Currently Keri (Eggett) Miner currently lives in American Fork, UT and works as/at I love being a mom to 4 darling kids. I also work from home part time for Dream Dinners as an Events Manager. In free time, my hobbies are I love to be with family, making scrapbooks and cards. I love running and keeping fit. . In the past... Keri (Eggett) Miner in the past has lived in Since graduating I attended Snow College for 2 years in Ephraim, then I went to Virginia to be a Nanny for a year. I then moved back home and lived until I met Jason in 1999 and we made our first home in Orem. We then bought a home in Pleasant Grove where we lived for 9 years and then we built a home in American Fork 5 years ago. I hope to never move again! and worked as/at I spent my time after college being a nanny, working in banking and then daycare/preschool. My degree is in Child Care Management, so I opened my own preschool and did that for 5 years. I have spent most my time just being the world's best mom and enjoying my kids and Hubby. I Education Associates Degree: Child Care Management
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Major Accomplishments My major accomplishments are getting married and having a family! Kristie (Shoell) Ballantyne Currently Kristie (Shoell) Ballantyne currently lives in Pleasant Grove and works as/at I do accounting work for Soelberg Industries In free time, my hobbies are My favorite thing is watching my boys play competitive baseball. I pretty much takes up all my time, and I love it! I also love to read, play the piano, and camp with my family.. In the past... Kristie (Shoell) Ballantyne in the past has lived in Ephraim (Snow College), Mapleton, Orem, Pleasant Grove. (Pretty dang boring...guess I'm a home body.) and worked as/at Teller, Loan Officer, and Branch Manager at Family First Credit Union,Piano Teacher, and Accounting for Soelberg Industries.. Education
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Lin (Butler) McKinnon Currently Lin (Butler) McKinnon currently lives in Pleasant Grove and works as/at Mom, Mother, Wife, Mom (yes, I know. I repeated it), etc...etc...but also recently started as a Virtual Assistant to a couple of business owners in Arizona, I'm also a Wellness Advocate with doTERRA and a Manager @ Valshi Boutique in PG...yeah, I'm really not that exciting, just crazy. In free time, my hobbies are I just like to try new things...I love to read, go to movies with the kids or hubby, spend time with my husband, eat yummy food, travel would be In the past... Lin (Butler) McKinnon in the past has lived in We have lived in Lehi, Eagle Mountain, Saratoga Springs and currently live in PG. What is really strange is going to parent/teacher conference and meeting with a teacher that taught me when I went there! Now THAT, is just all kind of WEIRD & awkward for me! and worked as/at Ha, ha!! All the cool stuff?! Well, no really cool stuff here just Bank Teller & Asst. Loan Processor at Bank of American Fork, Inventory Specialist at RGIS etc...What I do now is way more cool than any of that! :D. Education Associates Degree: University Studies, UVU
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Major Accomplishments Life is a pretty major accomplishment! But, if we can get all of our kids raised to be decent Human beings, then that will be the greatest accomplishment of all!
Lindsey (Wilde) Voltolini Currently Lindsey (Wilde) Voltolini currently lives in Columbus, Ohio and works as/at I am a Mom to three busy kids and a Football Wife. In free time, my hobbies are I love to shop, read, go to any and all sporting events. I love visiting MLB ballparks that are near us here in the In the past... Lindsey (Wilde) Voltolini in the past has lived in Cedar City, UT Provo, UT Salt Lake City, UT Bowling Green, OH Gainesville, FL Columbus, OH and worked as/at . Education Associates Degree: Southern Utah University Bachelors Degree: University of Utah
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Major Accomplishments By far the coolest thing to happen is that only months after my husband and I were married, Brian was offered a job with an unknown football coach with a weird name. Urban Meyer hired my husband at Bowling Green State University and we have been on a roller coaster of football ever since. We were there for 2 years before our prayers were answered and got to come back to be Utes, followed by Gators - MANY Bowl Games - and now we are in Columbus, Ohio as Buckeyes. Brian is now the DFO and we are very happy where we are. And if ANY of my fellow PG Alumni would like tickets/sideline passes to an OSU game, feel free to email me! Lisa (Lamoreaux) Seipert Currently Lisa (Lamoreaux) Seipert currently lives in Kearns, UT and works as/at Teacher for severely disabled students In free time, my hobbies are Hike, museums, movie nights, go on adventures with my family. In the past... Lisa (Lamoreaux) Seipert in the past has lived in Ephraim, Cedar City, Kearns and worked as/at gas station attendant, D.I., retirement home, home for people with disabilities - whatever it took to pay for college! . Education Associates Degree: Snow College - generals Bachelors Degree: SUU - Elementary Ed. & Special Ed.
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Major Accomplishments My wonderful family, Teacher of the year for students with significant cognitive disabilities in 2013, survived being a Girl Scout leader for seven years
Lisa (Nielson) Jensen Currently Lisa (Nielson) Jensen currently lives in Lehi and works as/at Mom, Chaos Mitigator, Fun Facilitator, and Shuttle driver of children. In free time, my hobbies are Family, Reading, Crafting, Face Painting.. In the past... Lisa (Nielson) Jensen in the past has lived in Rexburg, Logan, Dominican Republic, Springville, Lehi and worked as/at Teacher, Seamstress, Husband supporter. Education Associates Degree: Elementary ED, Ricks College Bachelors Degree: Elementary ED, Utah State University
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Major Accomplishments Family!!!
Lori (Bowen) Cluff Currently Lori (Bowen) Cluff currently lives in Washington, Utah and works as/at Stay at home mom. Owner of Miss Plunkett Boutique. I have a cute children's boutique and gift shop in Washington and also an online store missplunkettboutique.com. It is a fun creative outlet and help to keep my mom brain sharp. In free time, my hobbies are I love to bake, road bike, read, and hang out with my family. My husband and kids are FUN!!. In the past... Lori (Bowen) Cluff in the past has lived in Lehi, Utah; Henderson, Las Vegas; Washington, Utah and worked as/at . Education
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Major Accomplishments I know its cliche, but my family is my greatest accomplishment. They are where I find my greatest happiness. I married Carter Cluff from the GIANT Cluff family of Pleasant Grove. He graduated from PG in 1991. I love owning a business. My partner and I have had lots of fun opportunities and it been a fun outlet for me. I LOVE to cook and have spent lots of time catering weddings and special events.
Lori (Makin) Gregory Currently Lori (Makin) Gregory currently lives in Challis ID and works as/at I have taught kindergarten for two years now. My youngest was in my class this past school year. This next school year I will teach first grade reading and math in the morning, then kindergarten in the afternoon. I love teaching young children...it's kind-of like being a celebrity. Who gets tired of hugs and "Mrs. Gregory you're so pretty, I like your boots, I like your hair... In free time, my hobbies are Read, work-out, watch movies, camp, play the piano, hike play basketball, play games with the family. In the past... Lori (Makin) Gregory in the past has lived in Provo, Orem, Boise, Twin Falls. ID, Ellis ID, and Challis ID and worked as/at I worked at Sam's club in the bakery while I was going to school. I also worked for ATEC in Lindon, working at Mt. view High and the Orem Rec Center with individuals who are handicapped. I graduated with my Bachelors on my oldest child's 1st birthday. After that, I stayed home with all of our kids. I taught PE at a private school for a couple of years while Ed worked on his Masters. I taught Migrant Summer School for 8 years in Twin Falls.. Education Bachelors Degree: Elementary Education and Early Childhood
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Lyndi (Johnson) Lytle Currently Lyndi (Johnson) Lytle currently lives in Salt Lake Valley and works as/at Web Designer In free time, my hobbies are Photography, Painting and Gardening.. In the past... Lyndi (Johnson) Lytle in the past has lived in Salt Lake City, Murray and of Course Pleasant Grove, Utah. and worked as/at Retail at Mervyns a million years ago in the kids dept. Some other customer service J-O-Bs and then 5 years and 1800Contacts. Now I work for myself.. Education Associates Degree: Graphic and Commercial Art Utah Valley University Bachelors Degree: Geography @ University of Utah
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Marianne (Mary) Van Dyke Currently Marianne (Mary) Van Dyke currently lives in Pleasant Grove and works as/at Bookseller/Supervisor In free time, my hobbies are Playing & watching volleyball, tennis, and other sports, reading, cleaning, watching old movies/shows, especially M.A.S.H., listening to music, dabbling on the piano, visiting historical and scenic sites, reading about In the past... Marianne (Mary) Van Dyke in the past has lived in Just in Pleasant Grove and worked as/at health Care Assistant, worked at the Cougareat at BYU, taught music and 1st/2nd grades at Challenger School in Orem, teacher's assistant at Windsor Elementary in Orem, Substitue Teacher in Alpine School District, currently a bookseller/supervisor at Deseret Book in American Fork. Education Bachelors Degree: History Teaching, BYU
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Major Accomplishments Graduating from BYU, Taking care of my parents' house while they served an LDS Mission to Armenia (mowing the lawn for the entire summer has to be one of my greatest accomplishments- -ha!), teaching elementary school for a few years when I graduated in secondary ed--it wasn't in the plans, enjoyed a trip to Mexico and Guatemala where I got to go ziplining in the Guatemalan jungle near Tikal, I was a Salt Lake Olympics volunteer at the Olympic Oval in Kearns and got to attend the opening ceremonies
Matt Graham Currently Matt Graham currently lives in Cedar Hills and works as/at Software Engineer In free time, my hobbies are Action Photography, Ingress, Drum Corps Fan.. In the past... Matt Graham in the past has lived in Longview, WA. Salt Lake City, UT. Overland Park, KS. Annapolis, MD. and worked as/at Construction AT&T Long Distance Sales. (Before cell phones!) Action Photographer. Software Engineering. Project Management. . Education Bachelors Degree: Software Engineering, UofU Masters Degree: Partial MS - University of Kansas
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Major Accomplishments Member: Marauders Drum and Bugle Corps. Got that weed-wacker started last week. Matthew H Marchbanks Currently Matthew H Marchbanks currently lives in Orem and works as/at Financial Industry Partner at OPTIONiQ Brokerage In free time, my hobbies are Golf Treasure Hunting. In the past... Matthew H Marchbanks in the past has lived in Nagoya Japan, Saratoga Springs, Orem, UT and worked as/at Salesman, Sales Manager, VP of Sales, Partner. Education Bachelors Degree: Business Management University of Phoenix
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Major Accomplishments Created a Beautiful Family that is a big accomplishment.
Melissa (ovard) Hooley Currently Melissa (ovard) Hooley currently lives in Fort Worth, TX and works as/at Stay at home mom In free time, my hobbies are . In the past... Melissa (ovard) Hooley in the past has lived in Provo, Lindon, Orem, San Antonio, and now Fort Worth and worked as/at I went to Beauty school after high school and then worked at Looks salon, I also worked at for a chiropractor before having my kids.. Education Associates Degree: Cosmetology license
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Melissa (Paul) Larson Currently Melissa (Paul) Larson currently lives in Pleasant Grove and works as/at Accounting Professor at BYU. In free time, my hobbies are Read, run, ski, golf and Spend time with my In the past... Melissa (Paul) Larson in the past has lived in and worked as/at . Education Bachelors Degree: Accounting BYU Masters Degree: Accounting with an emphasis in Tax
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Major Accomplishments Mike Monson Currently Mike Monson currently lives in Butte, Montana and works as/at Optometrist: I own my own clinic. Website: WWW.MonsonEyeClinic.com In free time, my hobbies are I love to spend time with my wife and kids. I especially like being outdoors. I like camping, fishing, hunting, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, skiing, shooting, and hiking.. In the past... Mike Monson in the past has lived in Logan, UT, Brazil, Memphis, TN, Albuquerque, NM and Butte, MT. and worked as/at I have worked miscellaneous jobs during school like driving pizza, cooking at a restaurant etc. Now I am a Doctor of Optometry.. Education Bachelors Degree: Biology: Utah State University PHD/Graduate Degree: Doctor of Optometry, Southern College of Optometry, Memphis, TN.
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Major Accomplishments Getting married in the temple and having two wonderful children. Besides that I had a Presidential Scholarship to Utah State and also to the Southern College of Optometry. I won the National Optometry Superbowl in 2003 in San Diego (a knowledge bowl for Optometry). I graduated Magna Cum Laude from Southern College of Optometry. I volunteer for the Montana Optometric Association as a Third Party Chair and Legislative Committee Chair. I serve as a Counselor in the Bishopric in Butte. Mindee (Hreinson) Atkinson Currently Mindee (Hreinson) Atkinson currently lives in American Fork and works as/at homemaker In free time, my hobbies are When I find a quiet moment I love to read!. In the past... Mindee (Hreinson) Atkinson in the past has lived in and worked as/at . Education Associates Degree: Snow College
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Mindy (Gerun) Holtey Currently Mindy (Gerun) Holtey currently lives in Pleasant Grove and works as/at European Support Supervisor at MonaVie - I manage the Customer Service Reps for our European markets, and get to speak Polish almost every day. In free time, my hobbies are I love to travel, hang out with my fam, read, play volleyball, watch movies, be outside.. In the past... Mindy (Gerun) Holtey in the past has lived in Boston, MA, Provo, UT, Chandler, AZ, and back to good ole' PG and worked as/at I worked in Customer Service and Accounting for Western Youth and Borges Lamont, was an EFY counselor, taught 1st grade for 4 years and 5th grade for 2 years, taught pre-school in my home, then started as a Polish CS rep at MonaVie. I'd like to return to teaching full-time in the next few years.. Education Bachelors Degree: Early Childhood Education - BYU
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Mindy Dayton Spencer Currently Mindy Dayton Spencer currently lives in Lehi and works as/at I work for my sister at Brain Balance of Pleasant Grove. It is a center for children of all ages struggling with: Academics, Behavior, Social Skills, Sensory Issues, Fine Motor, Coordination & More.
I have taught bread making classes with my mother for the past several years. We started a small business called Pantry Secrets. We have a series of instructional DVD's and bread making products that we sell online. In free time, my hobbies are . In the past... Mindy Dayton Spencer in the past has lived in I waited for Eric on his mission and we got married two months after he came home. We have lived in Orem, Rexburg, Pleasant Grove and we are now living in Lehi. and worked as/at Prudential Utah - Realtor
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Major Accomplishments My husband teaches and coaches wrestling at American Fork High School. So we now "bleed" Blue and Red!
Naomi (Weeks) Brower Currently Naomi (Weeks) Brower currently lives in Ogden and works as/at I work as an Extension Associate Professor for Utah State University where I help to improve the quality of people's lives through providing marriage and relationship education and 4-H youth programs. In free time, my hobbies are Traveling, gardening, Zumba, hiking, and camping.. In the past... Naomi (Weeks) Brower in the past has lived in I moved to Ogden to attend Weber State University and except for my mission in West Virginia I've been here ever since. and worked as/at Before my current job, I worked several years as Lead Employment Counselor for the Department of Workforce Services where I managed a caseload of individuals who were receiving government assistance (financial, food, child care, etc.). Education Associates Degree: General--Weber State Bachelors Degree: Family Studies--Weber State University Masters Degree: Family and Human Development--Utah State University
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Major Accomplishments My current job has given me many opportunities to stretch myself--writing curriculum, publishing journal articles, presenting on TV and radio, receiving national awards, etc. I also love to travel and I've had the opportunity to visit over half the United States and a few other countries. But I'd have to say that being happily married to my husband, Matt, brings me more happiness than all of the other accomplishments I've had.
Quinn Warnick Currently Quinn Warnick currently lives in Blacksburg, Virginia and works as/at Assistant Professor of Digital Rhetoric at Virginia Tech (Translation: I study how people communicate on the internet and teach my students how to use it well.) In free time, my hobbies are Hobbies? Free time? I'm not familiar with those concepts.. In the past... Quinn Warnick in the past has lived in In this order: Provo (BYU); Houston, TX (Mission); Provo (more BYU); Washington, D.C.; St. George, UT; Ames, IA; Austin, TX; Blacksburg, VA. (We're tired of moving and hope to stay put for a while!) and worked as/at After I finished my B.A., I worked for Senator Robert F. Bennett for five years (three in his Washington, D.C., office and two in St. George). In 2004, I went to graduate school at Iowa State University for my M.A. and Ph.D. In 2010, I took a job as an assistant professor at St. Edward's University in Austin, TX, and two years later I moved to Virginia Tech.. Education Bachelors Degree: English, Brigham Young University Masters Degree: Rhetoric, Composition, and Professional Communication, Iowa State PHD/Graduate Degree: Rhetoric and Professional Communication, Iowa State University
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Major Accomplishments One time I completely cleaned out my email inbox. It was EPIC. Randy Southam Currently Randy Southam currently lives in Taipei, Taiwan and works as/at B747 airline pilot In free time, my hobbies are Camping, basketball, fishing, tennis, watching college football!. In the past... Randy Southam in the past has lived in Provo, Tokyo, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Manhattan Kansas, Dallas and St George. and worked as/at Construction, bread delivery, direct tv installer, manager of neways Japan, airline pilot. Education Associates Degree: Aviation, UVU
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Major Accomplishments Married for 16 years!! Flying one of the biggest airliners.
Richard Donaldson Currently Richard Donaldson currently lives in Castle Dale, UT and works as/at Family Medicine Physician In free time, my hobbies are Mountain biking, camping, hiking, fishing, soccer, cooking/baking. In the past... Richard Donaldson in the past has lived in Undergraduate: Home Provo/Orem, UT Graduate School: Lewisburg, WV with short stints in Las Vegas, NV, Salt Lake City, UT and Charleston WV, Internship: San Antonio, TX Residency: Galveston, TX Current Practice: Castle Dale, UT and worked as/at Cashier, Donut Baker, Video Game Creator/Tester/ Junior Programmer, Course Instructor and Educational Materials designer for the BYU Office of formation Technology. Education Associates Degree: Sciences UVU Bachelors Degree: Philosophy/Premed BYU PHD/Graduate Degree: Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
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Major Accomplishments After my mission to Norway I went to school at UVU then BYU. I did some interesting research as an undergradute. During my medical school I was inducted into an academic and service fraternity called Sigma Sigma Phi. I received several awards for academic excellence during my medical education and I was the family medicine intern of the year in 2008 at the University of Texas Medical Branch. I am now board certified in Family Medicine and practicing in a rural clinic. I love mountain biking and have ridden all over the state. I also like to fish and have caught a few nice looking trout and bass. I love both playing and coaching soccer. My wife is beautiful and talented and my kids are brilliant, funny, and really cute. Ryan Robinson Currently Ryan Robinson currently lives in Pleasant Grove and works as/at Mortgage Loans - I put people in debt for a living! In free time, my hobbies are Coach my daughters 14U accelerated softball team. Also have coached my other daughters in Bantam Basketball and Jr Jazz. Still a die hard BYU Football and Basketball fan and I have season tickets for In the past... Ryan Robinson in the past has lived in Served my 2 year mission in Sacramento California. After getting married we lived in Provo for 3 years, American Fork for a year, Saratoga Springs for 3 years (our first home) and been in PG since 2006! and worked as/at I finished UVSC in 200 and started working for Enterprise Rent-a-Car for 3 years and was a branch manager for them. Worked for Cintas First Aid and Safety for about 8 months and have been doing mortgages since February 2004.. Education Bachelors Degree: Business Management
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Major Accomplishments Been to 10 Major League Stadiums. 2 NFL Stadiums. Traveled to see BYU play at the Rose Bowl, in Boise, Notre Dame and Texas. Love life, love being active with my kids and family! Sam Willis Currently Sam Willis currently lives in Honolulu and works as/at Banker In free time, my hobbies are Golf, Surf. In the past... Sam Willis in the past has lived in Mendoza, Argentina Kauai, HI Las Vegas, NV Los Angeles, CA and worked as/at Banker Spanish Teacher in Hawaii. Education Bachelors Degree: Marketing and Spanish, University of Utah Masters Degree: MBA, University of Nevada Las Vegas
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Major Accomplishments Sandee (Anderson) Davis Currently Sandee (Anderson) Davis currently lives in Salem and works as/at First and foremost, I am a mommy of five ages 7-18. I also co-own a martial arts business with my husband. I also do some personal training on the side. In free time, my hobbies are Hobbies? Gosh, do I even know what that is anymore? My newest interest is yoga and inversions. I absolutely LOVE to lift weights, and harass friends at the gym who are there at 5am. I guess it would be my sanity, so that I can go home and be a good mom. Maybe I'm just so tired for the rest of the day, that I don't have any energy to yell. I dunno.. In the past... Sandee (Anderson) Davis in the past has lived in Vineyard, Payson, Santaquin, Spanish Fork and Salem. and worked as/at Makeup Artist- Shooting Stars Loads of Retail Sales as a Teenager- University Mall Cardio Kickboxing Instructor- 15 years. Omega Martial Arts, Sweaty Chix Fitness Zumba Instructor- Sweaty Chix Fitness NPC Figure Competitor Natural- August 2012, 4th runner up Personal Trainer AFAA- June 2012- present Screamin Fun- Activitys Director, Utah County Senior Living Facilities 2009-2012. Education
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Major Accomplishments Serena Hubert Currently Serena Hubert currently lives in Pleasant Grove and works as/at Licensing Specialist/SSW - I license Human Services treatment programs & foster homes. In free time, my hobbies are Target shooting, anything fire related, travel, having fun with the nieces and nephews. In the past... Serena Hubert in the past has lived in I have lived far and away in Moab, Logan, and good old Orem. and worked as/at Oh my... here goes: some company making gun cases, Monkey Trainer, DCFS caseworker, Daycare Nutrition Program, assistant manager at Harts (the one that's torn down now in AF), & I don't remember anymore but there's probably a few I missed.. Education Associates Degree: UVU - Behavioral Science Bachelors Degree: USU - Pyschology
Additional Service Missionary Service: Everyday Major Accomplishments Being told to write the "coolest things I've accomplished" - that's relative. I hope you like my definition of cool things.
I have totaled over 18 cars - I'm still alive.
#1 on bucket list is done! I pet a wild wallaby in it's natural habitat! FYI - Australians don't really like Americans who swear when clawed by a wallaby.
I sometimes have homicidal fantasies. I'm proud to say my willpower has prevailed! Those fantasies have not become tendencies!
Most awesome accomplishment: CENSORED
Shellee (Lundgren) Carrick Currently Shellee (Lundgren) Carrick currently lives in Saratoga Springs but will move to Salem. and works as/at Full time mom In free time, my hobbies are running, biking, snow skiing, traveling & playing. In the past... Shellee (Lundgren) Carrick in the past has lived in Lehi, & Cedar City and worked as/at Accountant assistant for few years before I served my mission. I was an ASL teacher at SUU for three years, at UVU for one semester before I got a full time teaching job at PGHS and Lone Peak for four years. . Education Bachelors Degree: ASL & Psychology at UVU
Additional Service Missionary Service: Omaha, Nebraska, Riverside, California and NY north. Major Accomplishments I did olympic & sprint TRIs, three half marathons & century races and I was able to get my cochlear implant. Shelly (Young) Craghead Currently Shelly (Young) Craghead currently lives in Utah. and works as/at I am a seamstress for ScreenPlay. I also do other small jobs for them. I get to work from home most of the time which is the best part of the job. On the side I also do photo restoration and digitize photo collections for other people. It takes up a lot of my free time but I really enjoy doing it. In free time, my hobbies are I love to restore antique photos, working on my antique truck and vehicles in general, hunting for antiques, camping in our trailer in the mountains,shooting guns with the family, scrapbooking, gardening. I'm also very attached to my 2 1/2 year old bunny who thinks she is a dog. I've actually been able to train her to do tricks. I know...wierd. LOL. . In the past... Shelly (Young) Craghead in the past has lived in Pleasant Grove, UT and Orem, UT and worked as/at Assistant Manager at Maverik Country Stores, Kmart, SOS staffing, and a Clerk at Alison's Pantry. I also had my own small buisness for a while called "It's Your Dish" where I personalized dishes. I had to give it up when I found out I had Internal Lupus (a immune system disorder.) I decided I needed to focus my energy on being there for my kids Education Associates Degree: Political Science
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Major Accomplishments I was given the Top Gear USA badge of honor and featured on their Facebook page for the restoration and story behind my '67 Ford F250. My biggest achievements so far have been successfully raising three kids and being married to my best friend for 17 years. Shyla Ann Zufelt Currently Shyla Ann Zufelt currently lives in Provo and works as/at I am very active in my personal recovery and treatment of some insanely stupid choices. In free time, my hobbies are I am currently in the middle of editing my first manuscript. I also enjoy camping,fishing, movies, reading, Comic-Con conventions. . In the past... Shyla Ann Zufelt in the past has lived in Marsing Idaho, Medford Oregon, Salt Lake City Utah, Clearfeild Utah, Uintah Utah, Provo Utah. and worked as/at The Executive Secretary @ The Country Club in Salt Lake City. Secretary Extraordinair, Law Office of D.Richard Smith. Mother. Wife.. Education Associates Degree: Business Management
Additional Service Major Accomplishments Sorogini (Singh) Persaud Currently Sorogini (Singh) Persaud currently lives in Palm Harbor and works as/at Marketing Director, R.N, Health Care Administrator,Doing classes for my Law Degree In free time, my hobbies are Night Club Promoter, Latin Dancing, Competitive Boys Soccer coach, Promotional In the past... Sorogini (Singh) Persaud in the past has lived in Pleasant Grove and worked as/at R.N Director of Marketking at an ALF currently Marketing Development Director for a huge law firm who's also paying 80% of my masters degree for Law School.. Education Associates Degree: Health Adminstration Bachelors Degree: Nursing Masters Degree: Law
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Stacey Squires (Wachter) Currently Stacey Squires (Wachter) currently lives in Saratoga Springs and works as/at Teacher In free time, my hobbies are Spend time with family, dance, exercising. . In the past... Stacey Squires (Wachter) in the past has lived in After graduation I lived in Logan and went to USU. Following graduation from USU, I got my first teaching job in Tooele and lived there for a long 6 years. and worked as/at I'm pretty sure they haven't been cool, but I've done the call center thing, worked at ZCMI, later Frank & Myer, then Macy's. Became a high school dance teacher where I've coached drill and directed dance companies. Currently at the good old Pleasant Grove v. Education
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Major Accomplishments I have coached the Tooele and Pkeasant grove drill teams to a hand full of Nationsl championships. Last year I coached the Vikettes to a Region Title sweep, first region win in over 11 years. We also placed 4th overall in State. I was also honored to receive the 5A Drill Team Tami (Johnson) Cullimore Currently Tami (Johnson) Cullimore currently lives in Springville, Utah and works as/at Purchasing and Facilities Manager for Excel Eye Center In free time, my hobbies are I'm football mom, cleaning the House, yard work, Stitch, outdoorsy stuff . In the past... Tami (Johnson) Cullimore in the past has lived in Orem and worked as/at . Education
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Tara LaVella( Hopkin) Wendel Currently Tara LaVella( Hopkin) Wendel currently lives in Orem and works as/at Independent Distributor, merchandiser, and server In free time, my hobbies are dancing, hanging with the kiddos, and listening to music. In the past... Tara LaVella( Hopkin) Wendel in the past has lived in ALPINE, OREM, PROVO, WEST VALLEY, PLEASANT GROVE, HIGHLAND, AND LEHI, PLEASANT GROVE, AND NOW BACK IN OREM. and worked as/at BJ'S, HARMON'S, TNG MERCHANDISING, AND LOS HERMANOS. Education
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Major Accomplishments MY 4 AMAZING CHILDREN ARE MY MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS. I ALSO TOOK 1ST PLACE AT HARMON'S IN DONATIONS 4 YEARS IN A ROW. Tia Simpson Currently Tia Simpson currently lives in Lehi and works as/at Account manager for a wholesale mortgage company (it's about as exciting as it sounds...) In free time, my hobbies are Hanging out with my son, reading, camping (mostly in the back yard). In the past... Tia Simpson in the past has lived in American Fork, Lehi and worked as/at . Education
Additional Service Major Accomplishments My proudest accomplishment was adopting my son son Collin before, during and after the earthquake in Haiti in 2009. He is the most amazing little boy and being his mom has been awesome!
Todd Davis Currently Todd Davis currently lives in pleasant grove and works as/at Project manager for Stout Building Contractor's In free time, my hobbies are Same old stuff...camping, hiking, skiing, golfing (that's new for me), biking....I do pretend I'm a athlete still and do some triathlons...1 to 3 a year, . In the past... Todd Davis in the past has lived in Henderson, NV, Albany, GA, and worked as/at Self employed - Rock Solid Restoration, superintendent @ America's Home Place. Education Associates Degree: construction mgmt - UVU Bachelors Degree: technology mgmt - UVU
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Major Accomplishments I'm still alive and haven't done anything stupid enough to get me killed....that's my major accomplishment Tyler Craghead Currently Tyler Craghead currently lives in Utah and works as/at Virtualization Engineer at Verisk Analytics. In free time, my hobbies are Camping in our trailer with the kiddos and wife, collecting and shooting guns. . In the past... Tyler Craghead in the past has lived in Pleasant Grove, UT Orem, UT and worked as/at I worked for my father's company (Bob Craghead Plumbing) while I went to college. I also worked for Knowlysis as a software engineer. . Education Associates Degree: Buisness Management Bachelors Degree: Information Systems
Additional Service Missionary Service: Montreal, Canada Major Accomplishments Being married to my lovely wife for 17 years and raising three wonderful kids. Wendy (Huntsman) Ruf Currently Wendy (Huntsman) Ruf currently lives in Santaquin, Ut and works as/at I am a mom and care taker for my niece and grandmother. In free time, my hobbies are I love to camp, fish, cook and help anyone who is in need.. In the past... Wendy (Huntsman) Ruf in the past has lived in Lehi, Provo, Santaquin and worked as/at I worked at Kencraft after graduation. I then worked in a couple different companies with people with disabilities. I then got a job at a medical manufacturing plant in Salt Lake where I became a machine operator. The last company I was with was Nature's Way in Springville. I moved from a machine operator to the quality department and became a labeling specialist. I now have the greatest job of all...Mom. . Education
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Major Accomplishments My greatest accomplishment is finding the Gospel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. It took me 33 years to find it. It has made such a profound impact on my life. Zack Walker Currently Zack Walker currently lives in Draper and works as/at Project Manager for Electronic Arts, working on Mobile Games. In free time, my hobbies are Playing with my kids, remodeling our home, various sports, scuba diving and travel in general.. In the past... Zack Walker in the past has lived in Provo, Sao Paulo Brazil, Sandy, Draper, and Melbourne Australia and worked as/at Prestwich Farms, Novell, Electronic Arts. Education Bachelors Degree: Computer Science, U of U
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Major Accomplishments Graduated Magna Cum Laude in CS from the U of U. Summited Mount Kilimanjaro, dove the Great Barrier Reef, Piranha fishing in the Brazilian Amazon, lived with headhunters in Papua New Guinea
Pictures from the reunion – June 14, 2014 Sundance Resort – Redford Convention Center