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Class of 1970 Don Kunkle: (May 2006) Teaching technology education at the Kokomo Area Career Center.   Licensed Indiana real estate broker affiliated with Carriger/Oldfather Realty, Peru, IN.  Married to my wife, Shirley, for 37 years.  We have three children and six grand children. 

 

Patricia Litteral:   Last name Hensley...Nursing at McLaren Regional Medical Center, Flint.
Richard G. Hart:  Transportation supervisor at West Branch/Rose City Area Schools and local real estate agent.
Deanna Dean Hair:  I am a Financial Manager for the University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor, Michigan since 1974. 
Class of 1971 "Randy" Geoffrey Denison:  (March 2007) I reside in Minneapolis, Minnesota with my wife Azar.  I write for the State of Minnesota as well as for my own projects. I was sorry to hear that the 35th reunion was cancelled as I considered attending.  I would invite any folks who might remember me to write.
  John M. Martinez:   I'm currently employed by Genesee County Road Commission , located in Flint, Michigan. Married to Diana and have three  kids, Candice, Adam and Gina.  I also have an Internet Business based at home. 
Glen Granger: Systems Programmer for the third largest airport in the world, LAX. My job is the computer applications for airport security. I  live in Los Angeles. My son lives in the Los Angeles area near me. My daughter is currently attending Michigan State University.  Received my degree from CMU in computer science.
 Richard Isaac: I am currently living in Phoenix, Arizona working as a Urban Planner for the U.S. Air Force at Luke Air Force Base.  Prior to coming to Arizona, I worked in Japan near Tokyo for the Air Force for ten years.  It's taking a bit of time to adjust to living in the United States. I am currently divorced and have two girls, six and eight.  They both live with their mother in San Antonio, Texas.  I would like to know if their will be a 30 year class reunion this summer for the class of 1971.  My parents still live in Flint Township and I will be visiting them this summer.  Please let me know if anyone has any information. 
Tom Webb: Currently reside in Royal Oak, MI, working on my computer literacy. I enjoy my wife and three children, love to run and race, and like to examine the new and old cars on Woodward Avenue near my home.
Class of 1972 Eve (Sklena) Brown:  (May 2007) Married for 32 years to Norm; 3 children - getting the last one through college and trying to recover funds.  I work as a lunchroom cash manager/aide at Bertha Neal Elementary/Durand Schools.  I also spend a great deal of time doing research in genealogy and have made great progress in that area.  I would like to someday to travel to my parent's villages in the former Yugoslavia and follow my mother's route of escape during WWII.
  David Coffin:  (May 2007) I am currently a Lutheran Pastor at St. Mark Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Ada, Ohio. I think I was "Left Behind" at the "Rapture," so I may take to selling "666" T-Shirts and Coffee cups soon as a sideline.
  Scott C. Hardy: (May 2007) I am 1972 alumni, my wife, Andrea (Franklin) Hardy is 1975 alumni. Just moved from the Creek to a house on Lobdell Lake.  Traded in the lawnmower for a 25' pontoon boat. Since 72', I've spent four years in the military, was a cop, firemen and EMT, currently teach EMS for the state, Anti-Terrorism for USDOJ; am member of the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (think MASH) out of Selfridge AFB; am Adjunct Instructor for University of Michigan; Mott & Baker Colleges.
  Brad Lane: Married with 2 daughters.  Living on the "sunset" side of the state and work for Herman Miller, Inc. (office furniture...not clocks) as a Sr. Design Engineer.  Go Dragons!!!
C.S. Dujic: I would like to know if the class of '72 is having a 30 year class reunion this year? Please contact me by e-mail at this address. Thank you, C.S. Dujic 
Ron Snell:  I am an Operating Room Technician for McLaren Hospital, and have been since I graduated.
Class of 1973
Tim Pertler (November 2007)  I taught Second Grade for 22 years after graduating from Anderson University (Indiana). I have a MA degree from Ball State University. I have been married for 30 years to Kathy (We met at AU). She has a BA and MBA from Anderson University. I am now the Public Educator for Pike Township Fire Department (Indianapolis, IN) and Kathy is Director of Pathology Department for IUPUI. We live in Indianapolis with Sugar, our Samoyed dog.
  Tony Genovesi:  (October 2006) GM Retiree July 2006.
  Brian Lehr: (August 2006)  Live near Montrose.  I've worked at the Flint Metal Center for the last 33 years & taking the "BIG BONUS CHECK" and retiring at Christmas.  Was married to a 1974 Flushing grad for almost 25 years, raising two great sons, now 24 & 26 years of age.  I've been divorced for over 5 years and yes, I'm looking again!  LOL  Hoping to move to a warmer climate someday........................
Leanne (Simpson) Carter:  I have been married for 19 years.  I have two daughters, age 6 and 7.  I work for EDS, and am currently involved in Y2K testing and disaster recovery activities.
Pam (Martin) Bagwell: I have been married for 18 years, living in Mechanicville, VA (outside of Richmond). I have two boys, ages 23 and 26.  I work for a Market Research firm.
Jan Talhelm:  I will be married 25 years this Nov.  We have three children. Our oldest girl has been married 2 and a half years and teaches elementary here in Muncie. Our boy is in his 3rd year of college. Our youngest girl graduated from high school this year and is off to college in the fall.  I am currently taking classes at Ball State University to finish my degree in el.ed.  We are grandparents now for the last 7 months and we are enjoying it a great deal. I married Ken from the Flint area and he manages the Avionics Department here at the Muncie Airport in Indiana. 
Class of 1974 Roxanne (Tacker) Walker: (September 2008) I moved to Flint three years ago and commute to Livonia to work for Siemens PLM as a business development professional for their Consumer Products Division. I earned a Master's degree from Walsh College in Business Information Management and have one son, Bill who is in his last year of law school. I enjoy skiing and travel. My number one favorite place is wherever my son is, and after that... Maui.
  Jeff Cunningham:  I live in Coopersville half way between Grand Rapids and Lake Michigan.  Married to Cindy, have two adult (out of the house fully grown) boys.  Currently a Senior news writer with the Advance Newspapers.  Coach swimming, diving, and water polo for Hudsonville High School.
T. O'Brien:  "Finally retired from Wall St.!"
Dan McDonald:   I own a small communications company and I am raising my 4 daughters that are left at home.
Julie (Deal) Hagler:  Work for Baker College of Owosso, Financial Aid Department. Married 24 years to Rod Hagler SC class of  '73 .  We have two sons, Ryan 19 (SC class of 98)& Eric 17 (SC class of 2000). We have 2 granddaughters and we live in Gaines. 
David Ives:  Currently in the GM Jobs Bank program, working full time with the Swartz Creek Band Program.  Go Marching Dragons!
Robert Davis: I reside in Tennessee and work for The Saturn Corporation
Teddi Anne Anderson: (July 2006) I am recently divorced and very happy.  Life is great at 50!  I still teach for the Rochester City School District and live in Webster, NY
Class of 1975 Mark S. Bonham (May 2008) Graduate in Business Administration.  After thirty years in Commercial Real Estate, I have just accepted a position in Ft. Myers, FL as Director of Property Management for a local commercial real estate firm. Trying to locate Mark E. Vineyard, classmate, who is from Lafayette, IN. 
  Deb Faulkner:  (February 2008)Regional Vice President for an international Contract Management Company.  Living near Pittsburgh, PA;  married with the most amazing 16 year old daughter!
  Susan Ives:  (July 2007) I’m working for the Michigan Education Association (East Lansing) in the Communications department. I earned my BBA in MGT from Baker College in June. Raised my two sons in Flushing - Brian is 23, Brad is 20, then moved to Lansing after they went away to college. They are both students at Ferris State University. I started playing my flute again with the Meridian Comm. Band (Okemos).
  Leon Lundie: (July 2005) I am currently attending pharmacy school at Ferris State University and will graduate in Aug. 2007.  Before that I got my Ph.D. in microbiology from Ole Miss (University of Mississippi), post doc at Virginia Tech, taught at New Mexico State University, Appalachian State University and Rogers State University before going back to be a pharmacist.  I was married for 16 years, now divorced.  My daughters, Jessica (15) and Jillian (13), live with their mom in Oklahoma.
  Craig Sepanak: (June 2005) I am a policeman/paramedic working for the Genesee County Sheriff's Dept.
Joanne Burgess/Shipley:   I am now a Corrections Officer at Thumb Correctional. Looking forward to our 30th reunion.
Vicky (Harmon) Wright: (Oct '04) I am still living in Swartz Creek.  I have been married to Larry for 20 years.  We have 3 boys ages 17, 12, and 10.  I help out with band by playing the piano for their solo and ensemble performances and in the pit band for the musicals.  I have been working as a nurse in various places for the past 25 years.  We enjoy camping in our pop-up, music and serving the Lord (not necessarily in that order). Would love to hear from any classmates.  Are we having a reunion?
Jeannette (Wisner) Lewis: School to work coordinator, Petoskey Public Schools, Petoskey, MI.  Married to an elementary school principal.  We have a 12 year old daughter!
Duane Browning:  I am the Area Engineer for the Texas Department of Transportation in Beaumont, Texas.
Nancy (Ward) Blakely:  I teach anatomy to occupational therapy students at a college in Toledo, Ohio.  I practice as an occupational therapist.  I have three children: Ken, 18; Karen, 17; and Rebekah, 14.
Janet (Sevick) Walton: I am married to a wonderful man for over 18 yrs. and have three grandchildren. Living in Grand Haven (heaven), MI. Have worked the past 20 yrs. as a nurse. Enjoy metal detecting along the beaches and serving God.
Michael Anderson: I work for the Central Michigan University Police Department and I own a Canoe Livery in Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, called Chippewa River Outfitters. Born again, married with three children two in high school and one in college.
Class of 1976 Leigh Dye-Savage: (May 2006)I  am married for 20 years and we own our own Landscape Company. I have two boys 15 and 11 both going to Creek.  I purchased my parents home shortly after my Father passed away in 2000.  I am a para legal and work for a law firm in Grand Blanc.  I have by BA and currently working on my Masters at U of M
Flint in education so that I can teach pre-law.
  Crystal (Sova) Genovesi:  (October 2006) Material Department Customer Contact - Flint Metal Center
  Dennis Kelly (June 2006): I am married to Kathryn and have two daughters (25 & 27 yrs old). I have retired from the Air Force in North Carolina and am now a corporate training manager.  However, we have bought a home in Oscoda, Michigan and intend to move there as soon as possible.
  Pat Ward Helou: Hi. I am Pat Ward Helou.  I live in Shelby Twp, Mi.  I have been married to George for 17 years.  I have four children, Lamia-16, Christina-15, Danny-13 and Tony-10.  My email address is HelouGeorge@aol.com if anyone would like to email..  It was the VH1 show I love the 70's that inspired me to email into this site.  My children are having a field day with my old year books from the 70's because of the show. Especially since I have 2 high school children.  I also have a varsity cheerleader who has competed with Swartz Creek.  It's a little weird when the people in this area wonders where Swartz Creek is.  My Parents still live in SC.
Michele Gray James: Is there any tentative plans for the 25th class reunion for the graduating class of 1976.   I know it's a little early but I plan my summer vacations a year in advance because of my job.  I live in Virginia and would like to get this information as soon as possible or get the name of someone I could contact. Thank you.
Rhonda (Wright) Ramberg: I am trying to find out who to contact and how for my class reunion this year. I graduated in 1976. I believe it's Tammy (Homes) Pronto but I don't know how to contact her. They must not have my address because everyone I've talked to has already received their invite & I have not. Could someone  help me? Anything you can do will be great. Thank you. 
Susan Woodell Dishaw: I am a graduate of SCHS, class of ‘76, and I am on the reunion committee.  We are in the process of finalizing our plans and would appreciate any help you might provide in getting the word out to our fellow classmates.  We have most of our plans completed.
Thank you.
Penny (Hartwell) Dorr:  Hi  to all graduates class of "76". Have two children 20 and 14, divorced for 10 years and working for EDS on the Y2k project.
Pam Davis: I have 3 children and 1 grandbaby. Work at area Hospital. Would love to hear from class mates!!!
Patricia Berriman (Reeves): I am a Medical Claims Examiner. Married for 24 years and have a Daughter who is now 23.  We have been living in Las Vegas, Nevada since 1977.
Janet (Malaska) Baker: I am currently working for EDS in Flint, MI., as a programmer analyst. Married with 2 daughters (22 yrs and 20 yrs old). Also, 2 step children (25 yrs and 22 yrs old).
Cathy Schulz Anderson: I am married to Tim (class of 77) we have two grown kids and a teenager. We live in the Creek and I work part-time at the high school. I am looking forward to hearing from anyone who graduated in 76.
Connie Rarick Brundza:   Moved to Fl with 2 years left before graduation. Graduated from Marathon in Keys. Married 22 1/2 yrs now, 19 yr son & 13 yr daughter.  Expecting first grandchild anyday!
Caroline Magness: I just gave up my career as a paralegal to pursue one in real estate.   I live in the area and have a son that goes to Creek.
Class of 1977 David Moore (February 2007) Self employed CPA.  Still living in Swartz Creek. Married 22 years with a U of M-Flint freshman daughter.
Michele Jackson-Winchester (April 2006)  Masters degree in special education I teach Special education for Flint Schools for 20 years also teach grad classes for CMU 2 children daughter 20 junior at MSU and son soon to be Senior at Powers High
I would love to find Diana Papp-Page if anyone knows her email address.
Melody Tune: (posted March/2004) I have lived in Arizona since 1986. I have a degree in Visual Communications and I'm currently working on a degree in Business with a minor in E Business. I work for a large credit union as the E Marketing Specialist. I am married and have two children, ages 17 & 19. My 19 year old is in her sophomore year of premed at ASU. I also have an internet server that I run 24/7 out of my house and do freelance work in desktop publishing and web sites. I would love to hear from anyone!
Chris Lucia: I am a Special Education Teacher.  I went to Swartz Creek most of my life and my family moved in 1974.  I'm looking for old friends.  I live up north in Farwell.
Linda Gamble (Lasley): I work in a medical office.  I am a divorced mother of 2 girls, ages 22 and 15.  I have a 3 year-old granddaughter and a brand new grandson.  I am just as happy as always!
Marilyn Sevick Barber: I work for Lear Corp., am married for the second time to a great guy, have a daughter that's 16 and driving (that means a lot of gray hair), love to sew quilts, and like to go on family trips.
Steve Sowa: Send e-mail about 25 year class reunion please.
Carolyn Litteral  Married to Tom Burns 21 years. Teach chemistry at Watertown (SD) High School and Mt. Marty College. Have 3 boys-Patrick, 16; Paul, 12; Timothy, 8.
Kathy Elliott-Bubin (Kapture): (August 2007)  I graduated from Northwestern Michigan College in 1978 and have been working as an Licensed Practical Nurse for the past 30 year.  I am currently working in the Flint Community Schools as the Head Start Health
 Coordinator. I have two children now grown ages 22 years Matthew and 26 years Ron. Ron is currently married and have a beautiful baby boy. Ron is also currently serving his second tour of duty in Iraq. Matthew is working  with his father selling insurance at Kapture Insurance Agency. I am finishing up my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education. I am remarried to a great guy Paul  he  works as a  Social Worker and is substitute Teaching at Flint Community Schools.
David Sevick: I've been living in Denver, Colorado since 1983, and I've been working in the Media Communications industry as the VP of Marketing for a local company.  I also recently started my own design firm on the side, specializing in website design, as well as traditional graphic design.
Duane Killinger: I work for Daimler Chrysler in Detroit, Married for 21 years, have a daughter going on her third year at C.M.U. and a son that graduated this year from S.C. High School. I am living in Gaines.
Class of 1978 Tammy Turner (May 06) I have lived in Nashville, Tennessee since 1986.  Currently single with one daughter, age 16.  Working at a law firm as a legal assistant.  Haven't played the french horn since high school graduation.  I hardly ever get back to Michigan.
  Andrea Lapinsky Logan:  (May 06) Married and living in Farmington in the Northwest corner of New Mexico. No kids, 3 dogs and 3 cats. Office Manager for the Farmington Museum system. Love living in Northwest NM, close to the Colorado mountains for hiking, skiing and camping. World Class mountain bike trails right here in Farmington! Great place to live if you love the outdoors!
  Scot  Workman: Working for  Dee Cramer Heating and Cooling. Still living in Swartz Creek and married with 2 children.
Rebecca Parker: Currently work in Financial Planning and Investments.
Patty Jennings:  I am married (24 yrs.!) and since high school I have lived in several different places including Germany (military).  I am settled in Riverton, UT-a small urban community about 30 miles outside of Lake City with my husband and our 14 year old son.  Our 23 year old daughter lives 10 miles away with her husband and 2 little girls (2 & 3 yrs.), so I am a grandma!  I work as an Administrative Assistant in a hotel on the U of U campus.  I love to travel, read, write, attend plays, going to country music concerts, enjoy cheering for my son's baseball team, hiking, camping and am taking up golf this summer.
Gale (Hartwell) Boutell:  Married with 2 teenagers, one in college and one in high school. Living in the north country, love to garden recently built new home.
Class of 1979 Julie Czerniak (August 2007) In addition to being a Mom to my 5 year old Daughter here in Michigan, I am in Sales and have worked with George P Johnson (gpj.com) for 23 years.
  Olga Ivonne Jara Rivera Yanes:  (July 2007) I was an exchange student that came from Chile to Swartz Creek High in 1979.  Went back to finish school, came back and am now living in sunny Florida.  I work in the healthcare industry after being a Technical Writer for several years at one of our largest airports. I have three sons, Preston (18), AJ (13) and Cole (1).
  Chari (Earl) Will: (June 2006) I have been married now for 26 years to Rod Will from Lennon. We moved to Texas in 1984, then moved to Florida in 1996. Still living in Florida. We have 2 wonderful boys , Benjamin age 24 and Jeffrey age 22. Benjamin was recently married and Jeffrey recently bought his first home and built his own airplane. I hope to make it to the reunion. Have fun Y'all!
  Teresa Tuohy (Williamson) (May 2007) My husband Gene and I live in Grand Blanc MI on the 8th hole of the Captain's Club golf course where the 70's reunion will be.  I look forward to seeing all the alumni. 
  Mary (Shank) Wright:  (September 2006)  I am working for Peerless Furniture doing Payroll and Acct Payables I have two children, daughter-Jamie 22 (who just got married this year 2006) and son-Daniel 17 who will graduate from Swartz Creek this year. I've been very active in the Band Boosters and will miss it after Daniel graduates.
  Dave Beemer: (January 2006) Taught for City Colleges of Chicago and picked up my MBA during a Supply Corps career in the Navy, left that, programmed for an insurance company in Illinois, went into corporate training, went from there to strategic procurement and earned my CPM, and am now in a place in my life where I can change careers to something I like doing rather than seeking the almighty dollar. In 100 flight hours or so, I will be eligible for a commercial pilot rating, and most likely will teach new nugget aviators the ropes.
  Diane S. Mathers (Harnden):  You name it, I'm doing it!
Dawn (Geesey) McComb: I am a Social Worker, MSW, currently with Genesee County Children's Protective Services. Married to Larry McComb - my best friend, and have 3 grown children, 4 stepchildren, 4 (soon to be 5) beautiful grandchildren. God has been good to me !
Jeanine (McRee) Adams:  My husband Randy and I live in Huntington, Indiana and I work as a lab technician in a dairy.  I have 2 grown daughters, Jana 22, and Jeni 19, 3 step-children and 1 beautiful granddaughter Jesi 1.5.
Mike Macciomei:  Married to Dawn for 13 years, four daughters, Mallory 13, Elissa 10, and twins Isabella and Audrey 4. Recently relocated to west suburbs of Chicago, working for Discount Tire Company as a regional Assistant Vice President.
Dawn Etzler (Wilson): I am a Registered Nurse working at HealthPlus of Michigan in Flint. I live in Swartz Creek with my husband (Greg), son, and twin daughters.
Cheryl Huffman: Working and raising a family in Ft. Worth Texas.
Carlene Auge: I'm living in Alaska.
Anne McDonald (Robinson): I married Mike McDonald (class of '78) in 1984. We have two children. We also live in Florida.
John Knickerbocker:  Self-employed manufacturer rep.  Swartz Creek Board of Education member.
Jim Ward:  Teacher (C-A Jr. High, Math)
Laura (Riddle)Sagley:  Retired from the US Army, now working in Grand Blanc in a management position.

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