Occupation:  President of Ocelco Inc. 
(Patient Aid Equipment 
& Parts)
Website:  www.ocelco.com
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  2
From Erich:
Will update soon.

Occupation:  Stay at home Mom
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  3
From Ann:
I've had fun reading all the bios. Thanks for creating this web site.

I graduated with a BFA degree in Graphic Design from Moorhead State University in 1993. I played college volleyball. Twice we qualified for the national championship tournament in Hawaii. I traveled to Europe on a short term missions trip. I met my husband, Mike, during college. He graduated from NDSU in Fargo, ND with a degree in Agricultural Engineering. We were married in 1994.

If you would have told me even 10 years ago I'd be on a farm, I'd laugh. And guess what? I love it. This didn't happen over night. The process took many years and moves to get me here.

I started out working at General Mills in their Graphic Design department. Then we moved to Fargo. I got a job working in the publications department for NDSU. Then we moved to Wahpeton, ND. I became a stay at home mom and worked from my computer at home in 1998. I set up my own design company: Uniquely Yours Design Studio.

Then the opportunity came for us to move again to Mike's home town in Harvey, ND to run his family's farm after his dad died. After much prayer  we made the leap of faith and took on the occupation of farming. I've learned so much about farming. I had to learn to drive a grain truck (stick shift... of course).

I still do some graphic design, but that is lower on my priorities. I have three boys: James (8), Joshua (6), and Andrew (2). I'm homeschooling them. We love to travel.

Friends are what make the best memories! It would be fun to see you all again.  :)

Occupation:  market research
Marital Status:  Single
From Cathy:

Occupation:  Administrative Assistant
Marital Status:  Divorced
No. of Children:  1
From Julie:

Hi Everyone!  

WOW!  20 years!  Do NOT believe it!  First, big thanks to Ellaina for this awesome website.  Secondly, big thanks to the committee for all of their efforts.

After graduation, I went to Mankato State, got a BS in Education, taught briefly, realized there was no money in it, and started my career as an Administrative Assistant.  LOL!  I moved to Hastings in 1994, where my X is from.  We got married in 1997, and our daughter was born in 1999.

We were married almost 8 years, divorced now for 3.  I have custody of our daughter, Emily, she's 8.  She see's her Dad regularly, so all is good there.

Emily is in 2nd grade.  She is a very bright, high energy kid.....definitely keeps me on my toes.  I wouldn't have it any other way.  She likes school and does well.  She also likes to swim, rollerblade, ride her bike, read, jump rope, dance, and do crafts.

We don't travel really...just to Sioux Falls to see my brother Joe (RHS-1984) and his family.  And to my parent's lake place in Luck, WI.

I currently work at ConAgra Foods in Hastings, and have been there for 8 years.

I still talk to Michelle (Healy) Fox, and Shannon Coulter regularly.

My HS memories are of cutting class to go to Lake Nokomis and lay in the sun, and watch the guys! And of the hockey tourney!  (Sly Fox, Let's Go All The Way!) What a blast that was!  And of course, our Senior Party!

Well, I guess that is pretty much it.  Love reading these and hearing about all of you.  Drop me a note if ya want.  Would love to hear from ya.  Take Care.

~Julie~

Occupation:  Sales & Marketing
Website:  www.bebtexas.com
Marital Status:  Divorced
No. of Children:  1
From Ann:
Hi all:  First off, thanks to Ellaina for setting up this web page....how fun!  

I am now living in Saint Boni...I love living so close to the lake but it's just a bit too much farm equipment for me! ha. 

After graduating college I ended up doing something completely different than my degree.  In 1995 I started selling marketing data to businesses and still pretty much do that for a company based in Houston.  We specialize in Sub-prime consumers. Blah, Blah, Blah.....(smile).

Anyhow, I hope to see you all soon!  Ann

Occupation:  4th Grade Teacher
Website:  web.mac.com/ssimacek.mac/ -
iWeb/Simacek/Welcome.html
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  1
From Keri :
I graduated in 1992 with a BS in Elementary Education. I took a 4th/5th grade teaching job in 1992 in Princeton, Wisconsin (about an hour northeast of Madison) where I met my husband, Scott, originally from Hastings, MN. We married in 1994, bought 18 acres in 1996, and built our dream home in 1997. I took a 4th grade position in Ripon, WI in 1994, and I have been there ever since. I finished my Master's Degree in Reading in 1998 from UW-Oshkosh. Our precious gift from God, Jenna Mae, arrived on May 17, 1999. Due to complications with delivering Jenna, we're unable to have any more children, but we don't mind....We struck GOLD with Jenna! She is the WORLD CHAMPION Kitty Cat Amateur Stock snowmobile racer! She has been active and successful in gymnastics too. I'm the Brownie Girl Scout Leader too. I stay active professionally as well and am still active with patriotic organizations including VFW Auxiliary (I'm the secretary), and Legion; I lost my dad, Joe, in 2000 to cancer. Looking forward to reading more about you, RHS Class of '87!! I love to travel (especially Hawaii), four wheel around our property, take pictures, scrapbook, and cheer on my daughter in snowmobile races and gymnastics meets. I also enjoyed a school related to trip to Wales, UK in 2004 with my mom, Rose. We toured 8 castles, 5 schools, and many sights in London. I have remained a die-hard Vikings, Twins, and Wild fan - which is pretty tough in eastern Wisconsin...My brother, C.J. (now called Chris), teaches 5th grade at East (Richfield Intermediate now), and he keeps me posted on the Minnesota sports scene. My favorite high school memory has to be the 1986 State High School Hockey Tournament as a hockey cheerleader. Remember that video of RHS we made for the tournament? One of my favorite RHS teachers was Senor Brett. Of course, Loni Oiseth, was an awesome lady, our cheerleading advisor.

Occupation:  Social Worker & Mom
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  2
From Lita:

Hi all!

My youngest man, Vincents (9months) is grabbing at the laptop as I write this, so this may be brief! I have an older boy, Vilis (6 1/2), and a nutty Mini Aussie dog named Crooky. 

We make our home in the NW suburbs of Chicago, where my parents moved, as well. My mother is primary childcare for my boys when I'm at work (part-time therapist). My husband, Marty, is a graphic designer by day and a musician whenever he can eke out an evening.

We lived in Latvia for a couple of years, then in Chicago for a time. My first career was massage therapy, then I returned to school for my Masters in Social Work after a bout of postpartum depression with my first son. I'm now working in a Women's Program for mental health and volunteering with various postpartum organizations in the area. (This postpartum period, BTW, was fabulous!)

Thanks, Laura T-G for letting me know about the site. I'm not committing to anything yet, but would love to see y'all!

Family photo from our recent trip to Portlant, OR

Occupation:  Accounting Director
Marital Status:  Married
From Deborah:

This website is wonderful.   A special thanks to Michelle Potter for taking the time to find so many of us -- that can't be an easy job!  

I graduated from Mankato State University with degrees in Accounting and Finance.  I took a job with a CPA firm in Mankato, obtained my CPA licensure, and worked as a non-profit/governmental auditor for about nine years.  I then woke up one day and couldn't remember what I ever thought was so glamorous about 12 hour days, lugging all my stuff with me, with the sole intention of pointing out peoples' mistakes to them. 

I went back to my alma mater looking for work, now called Minnesota State University, Mankato.  I am currently employed there in the Finance and Administration Division as the Director of Accounting.  I love it -- great place -- great people.   In my spare time I enjoy participating in church activities and serving on the board as treasurer of the Blue Earth Nicollet County Humane Society.  Here's my plug -- please support your local shelter how ever you are able.  God's animals need you. 

I met my husband, Craig, in 1998 walking to work one day.  We were married in 1999.  My situation is a little unusual in the way that I have two "step-sons" that are very near my own age.  They are both married with children.  Both graciously allow me to play "grandma" to their kids.  We have a great time. 

Although I wouldn't have said this at the time, my favorite high school memory is when I was permanently kicked out of Senior Saxton's spanish class -- what a spectacle that was.  It's a long story, but looking back, I learned more about myself, other people, and just life in general that day, than I have in all the days of  the last 20 years combined. 

Words of wisdom: 
"I looked at that sad situation and thought, 'somebody should do something about that.'  And then I remembered......I was somebody."

You know, aside from owning a dog, nothing in my life has turned out how I thought it would on graduation day in 1987 -- yet it is all very good.  I sincerely wish it to be all very good for you, too. 

Much happiness -- God bless. 
Debbie

Occupation:  Real Estate Investor
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  1
From Susan:

I'll update soon.

Occupation:  ARMY
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  3
From Michael:

Hello to all, I made it back from Iraq again in one piece. I have an angel on my shoulder, Thank you all for your prayers and support. May God Bless you all. Michael