mexico high school class of 1991 - 20 year reunion...

mexico high school class of 1991 - 20 year reunion

2011

mexico high school class of 1991 20 year reunion

2011Biography Scrapbook

Name: Mike PottsSpouse or Significant Other: Janelle Potts. Janelle is a family physician. We met in medical school at MU.

Where do you live now? Rogers, AR

What did you do right after graduation? College then medical school

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): B.S. (biochemistry), M.D. (medicine)

Profession and what you like most about it: Obstetrician/Gynecologist--I enjoy delivering babies and doing surgery.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Ethan (9 yrs) - He enjoys video games, math, reading, and kayaking with his dad. Tobin (4 yrs) - He enjoys video games, wants to be a fire fighter, and enjoys rafting with his dad.

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: None

What do you miss most about High School? Having my summers off!

Fun High School Memory: Taking a one-month foreign exchange trip to Japan with Nathan Thomas & Melisa Jansen.

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: The NCAA basketball tournaments when I was in the basketball pep band at MU. The Outer Banks of North Carolina when I lived in that state. Exploring all the outdoors Arkansas has to offer. Cruise vacation with my wife & kids.

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Columbia, MO; Winston-Salem, NC; Rogers, AR.

Hobbies: Surfing the internet, whitewater kayaking, NASCAR, jogging & hiking.

What do you remember about one or two of our classmates? Chris Moore is still the smartest person I’ve ever met. Quint Heaton is still as good as a friend gets.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Marrying my wife & the birth of my 2 kids.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Raising our kids to the best of our ability.

Something my classmates do not know about me is: I’m not a very patient person.



Name: Mike NeikampSpouse or Significant Other: Mechelle Niekamp. Mechelle is the most understanding, kind, considerate person you would ever meet. She would give you her shirt off her back if you needed it. Well not literally lol. We’ve been together since 1994 and have had our good and bad. End the end. love will always survive!!

Where do you live now? Mexico Mo.

What did you do right after graduation? Started with work force then followed my dreams of building my own haunted house. Stuck with D.J. Business and love it!!

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): No

Profession and what you like most about it: Owning own business so I don’t have to rely on “the economy”

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: I have 3 step children. Keith (24 yrs) went to William Woods and is a Regional Manager for U.S. Cellular. Kirk (24 yrs) is in law enforcement. Kyle (26 yrs) is driver for Swan’s.

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: 1 step grandchild.Tristan (5yrs) is the cutest kid you’d ever know. Minds well and just started Tee Ball. Very smart and mature for his age. Son of Kyle and Samantha Jennings.What do you miss most about High School? Seeing everyone up and down the hall, the cafeteria, sports, community and oh yeah, the parties!!

Fun High School Memory: Running in baseball training and caught a ride to the finish line. Boy was coach mad!!!

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: Cozemel Mexico, Las Vegas, New York and many, many Haunted Houses and theme parks.

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Mexico and Prinston Indiana.

Hobbies: Wood working and haunted house prop building and DJing

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Marrying my wife Mechelle.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Go to Italy and other places around the world. Sky dive and fly an airplane.

Something my classmates do not know about me is: The best kept secret Lol!

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Everybody!



Name: Laura (Atkinson) WrightSpouse or Significant Other: My husband of 4 years is Rodney Wright. He is a painter for Wright Restoration, LLC and originally from Olathe, KS. He is an avid bird watcher and loves Nascar.

Where do you live now? Gardner, KS

What did you do right after graduation? Went to college at Central Missouri State University, graduated in December 1996 and became a Flight Attendant for Delta Airlines for 2.5 years.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Bachelor of Fine Arts with a Commercial Art Degree, Emphasis: Graphic Design

Profession and what you like most about it: Graphic Designer for Sprint. I love having a job that allows me to do what I love...design and be creative. I love the perks of being able to work from home at times and play with the latest cell phone technology.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Sunny Kay Wright (3 yrs) is quiet like her daddy and has the spunk and enthusiasm of her mother. She is thoughtful and kind, but sure can throw a drama fit when she doesn’t get her way.Talon James Wright (1yr) is a very verbal and daring child. He loves to whaler all over you and give sloppy, wet kisses. He’s outgoing and ALL boy.

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: Not yet, geesh! I’m not that old! Or am I?

What do you miss most about High School? Not having a lot of responsibility or having to pay bills.

Fun High School Memory: As a cheerleader, going to State with the Boys Basketball team and help pump up the fans and town.

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: The Pyramids in Egypt, traveled all through Europe (loved Italy the best), British Virgin Islands, Hawaii,

Machupicchu in Peru, Mayan Riveria in Mexico, and Moscow, Russia.

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Warrensburg, MO; New York City, NY; Orlando, FL; Cocoa Beach, FL; Terre Haute, IN; Long Beach, CA; Overland Park, KS.

Hobbies: Video Editing (making commemorative DVDs); playing with my kids; water-skiing; traveling.

What do you remember about one or two of our classmates? Tina Baldwin and how she was such a “bad influence” on me. She taught me how to sneak out, go to parties and all of the above. Funny thing now is that we live 1 mile apart and she’s a super good influence on me today. LOL

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Being a Flight Attendant and having beautiful, healthy kids.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Teach my kids to love unconditionally, know God and to respect others.

Something my classmates do not know about me is: I have a tattoo of a pink lizard on my back representing the “Lizard King” (Jim Morrison from The Doors) because I think he was a great poet and l loved his music. I even had a picnic on his grave in Paris, France day dreaming what it was like to have known him.

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Shawn Stowers or Scott Linnemeyer.



Name: Jennifer (Fetterhoff) MortimoreSpouse or Significant Other: Jon Mortimore. Jon’s from London, England and all of his family still lives there which makes for some great family vacations! I met him at a summer camp for the blind and visually impaired. He’s an amazing man and amazing father! I’m truly blessed.

Where do you live now? Lake St. Louis, MO

What did you do right after graduation? After graduation, I attended William Woods University in Fulton, MO. Following college graduation, I wasn’t quite ready to grow up and get a real job, so I moved to London for 6 months on a student visa. While I was there, I visited Athens, Greece and the islands of Paros, Ios and Santorini. When I came home, it was time to be a pseudo-adult so I moved to St. Louis and starting working.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Bachelor of Social Work.

Profession and what you like most about it: Physician Recruiter. I get to interact with people from all backgrounds. They make for some very interesting stories, i.e. a physician who went on an interview in a dress, forgot the false teeth and had Mom sit in the corner to help boost the ego. Did I mention this physician was a MAN?

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Christopher (10 yrs) is one of the most gentle and spiritual souls I’ve ever known. Samuel (6yrs) has big, brown eyes that can get him out of just about any anything!

What do you miss most about High School? Not having a lot of responsibility or having to pay bills.

What do you miss most about High School? The water balloon fight we had after we had graduated and the underclassmen were still in school. I’ll never forget lying in wait for them to come out of those doors!

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: London, Greece, Riviera Maya, Destin Florida and the road trip Jon and I took after our wedding moving to San Francisco.

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: London, St. Louis, San Francisco, Portland.

Hobbies: Red Wine! James Patterson books. What other hobbies exist with 2 grade school boys?

What do you remember about one or two of our classmates? Krista - always there for me and one of my best friends still to this day. Scott Linnemeyer - always felt the need to show me his football wounds in stats class on Mondays following the Friday night games.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Working at Girls Town of Missouri with the teen girls in the house. It was such an amazing feeling to let them know someone truly cared about them. I will always hold that job dear to my heart.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? I want to raise my boys to be respectful, self-assured men who believe in themselves to accomplish great things in life.

Something my classmates do not know about me is: When I gave my graduation speech, my knees were knocking together so hard I was sure you could hear it through the microphone!

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Jenny Foster



Name: Hope (Spradling) WatkinsSpouse or Significant Other: Kevin Watkins Electrical Engineer at Washington University Wrestling and Baseball Coach for the boys.

Where do you live now? St. Louis, MO

What did you do right after graduation? After high school I went to Nursing School at Mizzou! Go Tigers! It is there that I met my husband of 13 years! We hope to be raising future tigers! M-I-Z...

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Profession and what you like most about it: I am a Operating Room Nurse! I love being a nurse of sleeping patients! Ha! It is fun to see one’s insides and assist in fixing them!

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Kevin Scott, Jr. (7 yrs), “Mom tell my teacher that I was born to RUN, I am going to be in triathlons like Uncle Max when I grow up!” Luke Maxwell (5 yrs), “I am going to be a race car driver when I grow up and my car number will be 5 and it will be orange!”

What do you miss most about High School? Cross Country and Friday Pizza Nights!

Fun High School Memory: Muddy Rambo Runs!

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: Fun for me equals: Disney’s Magical Kingdom with the boys, Broadway show in New York and pizza after, San Antonio’s River Walk and boat ride while enjoying some Mexican food and margaritas, snorkeling in Cozumel, and sitting by a warm fire place watching the snow fall and boys ski (haven’t skied since knee injury).

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Columbia, MO St. Louis, MO.

Hobbies: Spending time with the family! Watching the Cards, Rams, Blues or Tigers play! Running (Just completed 1st 1/2 Marathon in April and already signed up for 2nd!) Book Club (I have belonged to a book club for over 11 years now--of course it could be called “wine club”) Shopping--my husband made me put this! Ha! Traveling! Vacations!

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Having the boys! They are crazy fun to hang with! They crack me up with their words of wisdom. I love seeing the world through their eyes! They are awesome and I am so blessed to have them!



Name: Becky BrookshierWhere do you live now? Frankfort, IN

What did you do right after graduation? I started working right out of high school.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Bachlor of Science in Business Administration Medical Office Specialist.

Profession and what you like most about it: Personal Assistant--- I get to work with some unique and amazing people. I help them be able to continue living in there home.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: No children.

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: None.

What do you miss most about High School? What I miss the most is the chances that I should have taken when I add a chance.

Fun High School Memory: Going to friends house.

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: California.

Hobbies: I scrapbook a lot thanks to one of my nieces. I get on my treadmill and walk and going for walks outside. I attend church and church activities.

What do you remember about one or two of our classmates? Melody Yount--was and still is always a positive person.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? I moved to Indiana, bought a house and am working on making myself happy.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? I want to be able to travel and see different places.

Something my classmates do not know about me is: I have 2 cats and 1 dog which are pretty much my kids since I don’t have children. Kailyee, Joey, and Razzai.

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Rico Miller, Scott Linnemeyer, Chris Huff



Name: Julie (Heaton) LassereSpouse or Significant Other: Tracey Lassere, married for 15 years.

Where do you live now? Daphne, AL

What did you do right after graduation? Attended Truman State University. B.S. in Animal Science.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, UMCVTH ‘99.

Profession and what you like most about it: Veterinarian...I work at a wonderful small animal veterinary clinic. Great clients, great patients and flexible hours to work around family.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Erin (8 yrs) - She is an intellectual, an individual, and future tree-hugger. Ethan (6 yrs) - He is a natural athlete and social butterfly. Ellen (3 yrs) - She is a free spirit with endless exuberance. She also wears her parents out each day.

What do you miss most about High School? I miss the excitement of home football and basketball games. I also miss playing softball. These memories come back when I watch my kids play!

Fun High School Memory: I cut my bottom lip four wheeling (when Dad told me NOT to), had to get 10 stitches in the day before the District Softball game and two days before pictures for Homecoming Court. Yep....that’s what happens when you don’t listen to your parents!!

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: St. Louis, MO and Daphne , AL

Hobbies: I am still heavily involved with horses (now with my kids!), running, and spending as much time with my family and wonderful husband as possible.

What do you remember about one or two of our classmates? Kathy Schmidtke Felts....by far the most spirited person in the class. She always cheered for everyone at their sporting events, and was my biggest shoulder to lean on during those tough track workouts and meets.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Being blessed with three healthy children.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? To raise my kids to be confident, patriotic, Christian, and humble.

Something my classmates do not know about me is: There’s a lot of gray under those highlights!!!

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Coach Woodruff R.I.P.



Name: Jason CrawfordSpouse or Significant Other: Kristina Crawford.

Where do you live now? Mexico, MO

What did you do right after graduation? Went to school at Truman State and Columbia College.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Bachelor Degrees in Accounting and Business Management.

Profession and what you like most about it: I am now a 911 Dispatcher for Callaway County. I love my job, helping those in need. It is a very stressful but rewarding profession.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Kris and I are foster parents, we have fostered many children in the last 4 years of doing this. We have a 19 year old daughter, Winter Crawford, who we adopted 2 years ago. We are at this time trying to adopt a wonder 3 year old girl, we call Pooter, and a very active 7 year old boy, we call Bub. We also at this time have an amazing 17 year old girl, who went from have 11 high school credits to 22.5 in one semester, that we consider are own living in our house. We have had many many children come in and out of our lives that still consider us Mom and Dad.

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: None, however Winter is due in late November with our first grandbaby. And we have another “grandchild” due in November with a former foster kid.

What do you miss most about High School? I miss the free time that I don’t have now. Being able to just get up, go and do whatever I want to do for the day.

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: I got to go live in Northern Ireland for 4 months, companied paid. I lived in Coleraine, N. Ireland in a hut on the coast. It was one of the best experiences that I could imagine. One day I hope to go back, it is truly a beautiful country.

Hobbies: In my free time, if I get any, I like to go camping and fishing with my children.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? The most rewarding experience for me is becoming a foster dad. Kris and I made this decision when we found out that she could not have children, so we opened our house and arms to children that need a family to love and care for them while their parents get the help they need.



Name: Paula (Day) GoughSpouse or Significant Other: Scott Gough.

Where do you live now? Shelbina, MO

What did you do right after graduation? College at Mizzou

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): BS in Civil Engineering May 1995.

Profession and what you like most about it: Civil Engineer - I like working to help communities in Northeast MO.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Emma (11 yrs); Millie (8 yrs); Kayl (5 yrs); Carson (3 yrs)

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: None.

Hobbies: Scrapbooking, gardening, active in church.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Inspire as many people as possible to accomplish their own dreams.

Name: Wendi Estill-KelsaySpouse or Significant Other: Todd Kelsay

Where do you live now? Mexico, Missouri

What did you do right after graduation? Had a daughter.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Registered Nurse program Moberly College.

Profession and what you like most about it: Registered Nurse. I have the opportunity to help people every day :)

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Ashley Brianne Kelsay (19 yrs) - My mini me.Austin Todd Kelsay (14 yrs) - My comedian.

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: 0

What do you miss most about High School? My friends.

Fun High School Memory: I do not feel comfortable displaying them here. But we sure had a blast!

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: Jamaica 3 times. Love it!

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Just this one.

Hobbies: Photography, painting, atv riding, camping, reading, hanging out with family and friends.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Becoming a mother.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? To finish out the rest of my life with no regrets.



Name: Stephanie (Curtis) Williams

Spouse or Significant Other: Bryan Williams and he’s a Chief’s fan from K.C.M.O!

Where do you live now? Mexico,Missouri

What did you do right after graduation? Had my beautiful daughter and got married in that order. Oops! was it suppose to be the other way around!! lol

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Some College!

Profession and what you like most about it: Cat Claims @ State Farm.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Tatyana (19yrs) - Very quiet.Taz (16yrs) - Ms. Attitude.Ryan (4yrs) - Justin Bieber wanna be.

What do you miss most about High School? My Grandma & Parents paying my way through life!!

Fun High School Memory: Just being amongst my peers!

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: ???

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: None

Hobbies: Facebook, Scrapbooking.

What do you remember about one or two of our classmates? Its been 20yrs. give me a break lmao!!!

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Becoming a Parent!! Hitting the Lottery! $300,000.00 :)

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Flying! and enjoying it..

Something my classmates do not know about me is: I D K...

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Fran Lambert!

Name: David HammondWhere do you live now? Comstock Park, MI

What did you do right after graduation? Joined the Military (Army).

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Associates in applied Science of Electronic Technology.

Profession and what you like most about it: RF Tech for Nextel, Sprint, Ericsson. I don’t have to sit behind a desk everyday.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Blake Hammond (14 yrs) - He loves Football and Motorcycles as much as I do.Isabel Hammond (10 yrs) - She has her daddy wrapped around her finger. HAHA. She loves soccer and running and riding quads.

What do you miss most about High School? Being young.

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Clarksville KY. Korea Lansing MI, Grand Rapids MI, Ravenna MI.

Hobbies: Sports with my kids and riding when ever possible.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? The Birth of my children.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Live happy.



Name: Amy (Anderson) RobbinsSpouse or Significant Other: Jason Robbins. Works from home doing computer aided steel detailing. The perfect dad & husband. Races ATVs in his free time.

Where do you live now? In the country between Centralia & Hallsville, MO.

What did you do right after graduation? Lindenwood College St. Charles, MO. Theatre major.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): BS in Business Admin.

Profession and what you like most about it: International Buyer for Gates Corporation. I like that every day isn’t predictable & I work with people located at Gates facilities all over the world.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Claudia (5 yrs) - The most amazing ballerina cowgirl princess to ever aspire to be the next American Idol or SYTYCD star!

What do you miss most about High School? Not a whole lot.

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: Puerto Vallarte, Mexico; Myrtle Beach.

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: St Charles, MO; Fenton, MO; Rush Hill, MO; Columbia, MO; Farber, MO; Thompson, MO.

Hobbies: Horseback riding, boating, gardening.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Raising my daughter.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Helping my daughter accomplish whatever dreams she may have.

Name: Quintin HeatonSpouse or Significant Other: Haidee Heaton from Wichita, KS

Where do you live now? Hannibal, MO

What did you do right after graduation? Attended the University of Missouri-Columbia. Now, The University of Missouri.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): B.S. in Biology from MU, M.Ed. from Maryville University.

Profession and what you like most about it: I got into teaching 12 years ago as a temporary thing, but I’m still doing it because I love teaching and the challenges that go along with it.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Garrett (6 yrs) - He is a budding scientist that has the most creative imagination ever. Rory (3 mo) - He is the laid back charmer.

What do you miss most about High School? Cruising the Hardee’s 500. The mileage I racked up on that 2 mile strip, can you imagine how much that would cost in gas today?

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Columbia, MO; Cedar City, UT; Seattle, WA; Madison, WI; St. Louis, MO; Mexico, MO; Hannibal, MO

Hobbies: Hiking, discgolf, canoeing/kayaking.



Name: Becca (Martin) PadenSpouse or Significant Other: Todd Paden is my awesome husband. He is a very hard working farmer and been a farmer all his life.


What did you do right after graduation? While I continued working after graduation, moved in with some friends, then I got my own apartment, then I met my future husband. We met in November and married in May. In June of 2000, out of the blue I had a seizure that was followed my many more and I was diagnosed with epilepsy. It has been a long hard 11 years, but I have had a great amount of support with family and friends.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): High School

Profession and what you like most about it: My profession is wife and mother. It is the most rewarding job in the world. Nothing like seeing the smiles on the faces of your kids when you have made them happy, fixed their boo-boo’s, made your husband his favorite desert just because you love him more than anything in the world and it makes his day! Just the simple things in life that you do to make your family happy.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Todd Paden Jr. (15 yrs) - He is very much a country boy, doesn’t like to sit still, always likes to be doing something, like fishing, riding his bike, playing with his dogs, being down in the woods, anything out on the farm. Tara Paden (12 yrs) - She is a people person. She is caring, loving, always wants to be around people. She loves to scrapbook, loves animals.

What do you miss most about High School? My friends.

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: Las Vegas...had a blast!

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Just here in Mexico.

Hobbies: Scrapbooking, love taking pictures, collecting movies/dvds, reading, F/B..LOL, garage sales, fishing.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Having a wonderful family of my own.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Raise my kids with the best values that I can.

Something my classmates do not know about me is: That I have epilepsy.

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Melinda Williams



Name: Tammy (Ward) RaleighSpouse or Significant Other: Darin Raleigh, Gun Dealer and Manufacturer.


What did you do right after graduation? Got married and moved to Hawaii for 2 yrs then returned and went to Nursing School.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Nursing.

Profession and what you like most about it: LPN - helping people wither physically or mentally.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: DJ (20 yrs) - He’s a U.S. soldier in the Army.Katie (12 yrs) - She is her Dad’s worst nightmare that is 12 going on 30.

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: None yet!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What do you miss most about High School? Seeing and hanging out with the friends.

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: Hawaii, Cancun, Cozumel

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Wahiawa, Hawaii; Auxvasse, MO; and now Mexico, MO

Hobbies: Motorcycle riding, cooking, reading and shooting weapons.

What do you remember about one or two of our classmates? The times I would spend with Candy Bell and her family down at the Lake.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Multiple experiences that have been rewarding, too many to name.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Enjoy life and see my kids and family happy and healthy.

Something my classmates do not know about me is: I ride my own Harley Davidson motorcycle.

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Too many to name.

Name: Sanji (Gibbons) HuntsmanSpouse or Significant Other: Rusty Huntsman - Engineer.

Where do you live now? Overland Park, KS

What did you do right after graduation? College - MU.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): B.S. - Elementary Education.

Profession and what you like most about it: Stay-at-home mom: the teaching opportunities you have with them and just watching them laugh and play.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Grant (9 yrs) - He’s tall, dark and handsomeKate (8 yrs) - She’s shy yet sassy.Jack (5yrs) - He’s a wild n’ crazy guy.

What do you miss most about High School? Hanging out with friends.

Fun High School Memory: Following the boys’ basketball team to the Final Four.

Hobbies: Watching my kids’ sports, reading, yard work, working out, hanging out with my girlfriends.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Having my own family; we’re healthy, happy and blessed.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? To tell everyone I know and love about Jesus Christ and the salvation He brings.

Something my classmates do not know about me is: I have become quite frugal in my old age...I don’t like to spend money!



Name: Stefany FarrisSpouse or Significant Other: Glen McCurren, boyfriend. He was my high school math teacher.


What did you do right after graduation? Went to college and became a nurse.

Profession and what you like most about it: I am a nurse and love my job. I work in Columbia for a Cardiologist.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Madison Davis (14 yrs) - She is smart, funny and likes to make people laugh.Morgan Carmean (5 yrs) - She is lovable and very cute. Likes life too.

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: Don’t have any.

What do you miss most about High School? Being free, living at home with no real worries.

Fun High School Memory: Going surfing on our cars on back roads, laughing and enjoying friends and life.

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: Jamaica, Key West, Oklahoma, Texas and California.

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Columbia and Centralia.

Hobbies: I have 2 horses that I enjoy riding and racing on. I train horses when I have time. I like to bowl, roller skate, watch movies and spend time with my daughters.

What do you remember about one or two of our classmates? David Hammon: Always falling asleep in class.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Having my two daughters and learning how to be a good mom and doing the best I can.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Go back to school to get my RN degree.

Something my classmates do not know about me is: I have 4 brothers and 1 sister.

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? A lot of different people.



Name: Joe HeadSpouse or Significant Other: Jessica Englund she is originally from Seattle.


What did you do right after graduation? United States Marine Corps got out in 95 and lived in CA till 2009

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Associates in computer networking.

Profession and what you like most about it: I’m my own boss.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Ryan Head (15 yrs) - He’s 6’ 3” and lives in CO. Taylor Head (9 yrs) - She lives in CA still.Madison Head (9 yrs) - She too lives in CA.

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: N/A

What do you miss most about High School? Friends and all the hang out time.

Fun High School Memory: Senior skip day that only 4 of us went to.

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: A lot of over seas.

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Too many to list.

Hobbies: N/A

What do you remember about one or two of our classmates? Bob Mitchell and Joey Owens good friends and good times.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Birth of my kids.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Running a successful business.

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Everyone.

Name: Chris WilsonSpouse or Significant Other: Samantha (Day) Wilson, wonderful wife and mother. Enjoys running, teaches Children’s Church to 3-5yr olds.


What did you do right after graduation? Joined the Marine Corps in 1993. Served 4yr active duty. Got married in 2002. Currently working at Spartan Light Metals in Mexico for 14+ yrs.

Profession and what you like most about it: Manufacturing Line Leader (Honda Intake Manifold). Still trying to figure what I like about it.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Brenan (9yrs): Has CFC syndrome, has had 3 heart operations, however he is the most helpful child I have EVER known, and has a “win you over personality,” unlike his father :) Landen (6yrs): Very shy (like his father was in school), very intelligent, and wears his heart on his sleeve. Aiden (2yrs): FEARLESS! Wife and I would have stopped at 2 children had we known. But he loves to be the center of attention, loves dancing.

What do you miss most about High School? The usual.....friends you used to hang out with. But thats about it.

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand, Africa, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Philippines.

Hobbies: Reading and studying Gods Word, staying in shape other than round, running.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Rededicating my life to Christ in 2007 and my family.

Something my classmates do not know about me is: Like I am telling you guys. lol



Name: Kristen (Burchfield) MartinSpouse or Significant Other: Jonathan Martin, married almost 12 years!

Where do you live now? Raymore, MO

What did you do right after graduation? Went to Central Missouri State University.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Bachelors Degree in Business Admin.

Profession and what you like most about it: Was a systems analyst at Fortis Benefits Insurance for 10 years before becoming a Stay-at-home Mom. I’m now a Scentsy Independent Consultant, and loving my part-time job!

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Kamryn (10 yrs) - Intelligent, talented musician & awesome dancer; takes after her mom. Ashlyn (8 yrs) - Loves the outdoors & physical activity, terrific gymnast, smart, carefree, but stubborn; takes after her dad. Brooklyn (2 1/2 yrs) - Drama queen, but sweet & cuddly when she wants to be - can’t figure out who she takes after yet.

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: Not yet!

What do you miss most about High School? Friends, cheering, cruising the strip, dances.

Fun High School Memory: So many...

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: New York City, Daytona Beach, Ft. Lauderdale, Key West, Bahamas Cruise, Barbados (honeymoon), Cancun, Cocoa Beach, Barbados (family trip), Disney Cruise, Las Vegas a few times, DisneyWorld.

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Warrensburg, Independence, Kansas City, Overland Park, Raymore.

Hobbies: Watching my girls’ dance and gymnastics competitions, shopping, making boutique hair bows & outfits, selling Scentsy, and doing activities with the family.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Becoming a mother to 3 beautiful girls!

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Travel overseas.

Something my classmates do not know about me is: I love couponing and scouting out good deals to save money.

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Everyone!



Name: Tina (Baldwin) LinkSpouse or Significant Other: Brian Link - wonderful Dad and loves to BBQ.

Where do you live now? Gardner, KS

What did you do right after graduation? College.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Bachelor of Science-Business Admin.

Profession and what you like most about it: Customer Service in the packaging industry. Every day is different....

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Carmen Elizabeth (2.5 yrs) - JOYOUS SPIRIT.

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: WOW

What do you miss most about High School? The circle of friends.

Fun High School Memory: Which one? How about our last day of school - huge water fight.

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: San Francisco, San Diego, Palm Springs, Phoenix, Tucson, Las Vegas, Hilton Head Island, West Palm Beach, Orlando, Miami, St. Pete’s Beach, Marco Island, Chicago, Cancun, Yellowstone/Jackson Hole, Denver, Colorado Springs.

Hobbies: Playing with Carmen, Church/spending time w/ our church family, Running/Exercise.

What do you remember about one or two of our classmates? Matt Bramon - “heim?”

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Figuring out what life is about...with God’s help.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Be a good mother & wife to my child/husband.

Something my classmates do not know about me is: I have ran two marathons & 15 half marathons.

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Shawn Stowers.



Name: Katie (McCarty) BrownSpouse or Significant Other: Rusty Brown-He is the love of my life and my best friend!

Where do you live now? Grain Valley, Missouri

What did you do right after graduation? After graduation I attended CMSU and earned a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education. While attending CMSU, I met my husband who I later married.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Bachelors Of Science in Elementary Education from CMSU. Masters in Curriculum and Instruction from Avila University.

Profession and what you like most about it: I am currently a 3rd grade teacher in the Grain Valley School District. I have been teaching for the last 13 years. I have taught 2nd grade for 12 of the 13 years. I love learning and working with the kids I teach.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Amanda (Mandy) Grace Brown (6 yrs) - She is 6 years old and she keeps us on our toes.

What do you miss most about High School? What I miss most about high school is the fun times and friends. I am excited to see them again!

Fun High School Memory: Attending the Friday night football games with friends!

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: I have been to Colorado, Washington DC, San Diego, Orlando, Texas, and Las Vegas.

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: I have lived in Blue Springs, Warrensburg, Independence and currently Grain Valley, Missouri!

Hobbies: I enjoy photography, making cards and working on scrapbooking. I enjoy being outside and spending time with my family.

What do you remember about one or two of our classmates? I remember that everyday for lunch that Janet Thomas would eat Swiss Cake Rolls and peal the chocolate off to eat them.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Earning my Bachelors and Masters degree’s and being successful in my teaching career.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? I would like to do more traveling to various places around the world.

Something my classmates do not know about me is: That my husband and I grew up on opposite ends of highway 54, I grew up in Mexico and Rusty grew up on Nevada.

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Monica Hill.



Name: Kara (Lierheimer) CabezasSpouse or Significant Other: Xavier Cabezas

Where do you live now? Flintstone, Georgia

What did you do right after graduation? Studied at MU-Columbia.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): BS-Agricultural Economics, minor in Spanish BS-Nursing

Profession and what you like most about it: I’m a registered nurse. I enjoy helping folks learn and be excited about living healthy as well as the flexibility in types of jobs and schedules nursing offers.

Fun High School Memory: Most all of our senior year because our class felt more close-knit that year than the rest. Especially the road-trips to play-off games and the day-long water fight there at the end of the spring semester...riding around in the back of somebody’s truck with Rusty Brett and Rachel Reed!

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: Ecuador, Costa Rica, Mexico, Charleston, a cruise through the Caribbean.

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Cuernavaca and Guadalajara, Mexico; San Jose and Guacimo, Costa Rica; Springfield, MO; Chicago, IL; Columbia, MO; Flintstone, GA.

Hobbies: Cooking, vegetable gardening, traveling.

What do you remember about one or two of our classmates? Bubba and Bramon come to mind most always when I think of high school. Because of our last names, Bubba and I always got to sit by each other in classes. He was always tapping my shoulder in Oldvader’s class to make a funny comment or ask for an answer. These two guys were always testing Miss Craghead’s sanity. Does anybody remember that old station wagon Bramon drove??

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Better late than never: realizing that life is not just about striving or doing but about being and relating.

Name: Terri (Burts) Pitts Spouse or Significant Other: Chuck Pitts is a loving person.

Where do you live now? Higbee, MO

What did you do right after graduation? Got married.

Profession and what you like most about it: Disabled now.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Trisha Swindler (16 yrs) - She is very out going. Wesley Swindler (11 yrs) - He passed away in March of 2003.

What do you miss most about High School? Hanging out with my friends.

Fun High School Memory: Hanging out smoking in the Vo-Tech parking lot in the mornings.

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: Las Vegas

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Columbia, Moberly and Higbee.

Hobbies: Driving.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? The birth of my kids.



Name: Brian UngerSpouse or Significant Other: Christina (Stack) Unger - Class of 1990.


What did you do right after graduation? University of Missouri - Columbia.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): B.S. Agricultural Systems Management.

Profession and what you like most about it: Partner in an Internet Retail business. Sell replacement tractor parts. Every day I get to work with new people from around the world.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Emma (10 yrs); Jackson (8yrs); Chase (3yrs)

Name: Christy (Miles) LyonSpouse or Significant Other: Dave Lyon - Retired from the US Navy after serving 22 years.

Where do you live now? California, MO

What did you do right after graduation? Went to Moberly Area Community College for 2 semesters then married.

Profession and what you like most about it: I am a Senior Escrow Officer and have been doing this since 1994. I love working with the public and being a part of the ultimate dream of homeownership.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Cody Fort (18 yrs) Kristyn Lyon (18 yrs) - They both graduated high school this year and both are off to college.

What do you miss most about High School? The carefree days and of course the socializing. What fun we had!!

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: I have lived in Ocean Springs, MS, Jacksonville, FL & Denver, CO. dreaming what it was like to have known him.

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Wendy



Name: Julie (Giger) BurrSpouse or Significant Other: Shannon Burr; we met in Mexico after college. He’s a professional electrical engineer, and we’ve moved around MO several times w/ his work. We will soon be moving again (to Chicago area?). He’s the most patient person I’ve ever met (requirement for being married to me!)

Where do you live now? St. Charles, MO

What did you do right after graduation? William Jewell College, then back to Mexico for a few years.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): BA in Religion and Sociology MSW in (Psychiatric) Social Work Licensed Clinical Social Worker Domestic Goddess (for last 4 years) with specialty in crazy parenting.

Profession and what you like most about it: Licensed Clinical Social Worker; I like helping hurting people pursue more optimal living (aw, shucks, sorry that sounds syrupy).

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Madison (9 yrs) - my super-sensitive emotional precious who is very much a tween.Lauren (5yrs) - my handful cutie pie who was practically born w/ a book in her hand.Ethiopian baby (0-2yrs) - we have been in the process of adopting for 17 months; we don’t have any idea who the baby will be.

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: Are you serious? We’re still not finished having our first round of rug rats! Patience, please! ( :

What do you miss most about High School? Nothing comes to mind (sorry!). I thought college/postgraduate school was easier and more fun. I do think that MHS prepared me well for the years to come.

Fun High School Memory: Being late to Mr. (I forget his name; the tennis coach)X’s class. Since it was my BD (9-11; great date, huh!), he didn’t give me a tardy slip. Mr.(again, my memory escapes me!) teasing girls about wearing “rooster-red lipstick.” Would that be considered sexual harassment today?

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: OK, gotta brag. . . I studied in Oxford for a year during college. I saw 17 countries while there, including Egypt, Greece, Austria, France, Germany, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, and Finland. Italy and Ireland were my favorites. I’ve also gone on 10 cruises throughout the Caribbean and Alaska (my favorite).

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Liberty, MO Oxford, England St. Ann (St. Louis) St. Charles, MO headed to Chicago (?) in next month.

Hobbies: SLEEP (hard to come by since we had kids) reading (ditto) cruises; travel in general (not enough now that we’ve got kids) watching my kids connect the dots emotionally and intellectually.

What do you remember about one or two of our classmates? Rusty Brett’s perpetual smile Julie Heaton’s perpetual sweetness.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Raising 2 kids that is the most ongoing physically draining profession that I can imagine; although I can’t imagine my life without them.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Raise my children to make knowing Christ and making Him known the most important thing in their lives. Oh, I also want to go on an African safari (2 whirlwind trips to Ethiopia in the next year doesn’t quite count!)

Something my classmates do not know about me is: I went on my honeymoon cruise with our extended families 3 months before we got married (long story. . .)

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Do I have to narrow it down to 1? Hmmm. . .



Name: Stephanie (Schulte) Davis Spouse or Significant Other: Shannon Burr; we met in Mexico after college. He’s a professional electrical engineer, and we’ve moved around MO several times w/ his work. We will soon be moving again (to Chicago area?). He’s the most patient person I’ve ever met (requirement for being married to me!)

Where do you live now? Atlanta, GA

What did you do right after graduation? Attended nursing program and married later years then realized Mexico was not the place for me, nor was he.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Completed Mexico LPN program and 2 years later completed RN degree.

Profession and what you like most about it: RN specializing in orthopedics. Full time case manager for United Healthcare and part time for total shoulder implant company in operating room. I have a true passion for seeing people live healthier life.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Dallas (22 yrs) - Almost completed with college and ready for him to support himself.Kinley (13 yrs) - My mini me.

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: Thank goodness I don’t have any! Keep up the good work kids!

What do you miss most about High School? I miss the socialization with friends everyday.

Fun High School Memory: Pregnant!!

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: Las Vegas, New York, British Virgin Islands, Jamaica.

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Sarasota, FL and Atlanta, GA.

Hobbies: SHOPPING!

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Sticking with my dream to live in the big city and following that against all the odds.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Finding the man of my dreams. (I believe I’ve found him!)

Something my classmates do not know about me is: I was once”Below see level”, not anymore!



Name: Candy (Bell) Beatty Spouse or Significant Other: John Beatty. Employed at Brink’s Inc. as a vault clerk and messenger. Enjoys playing guitar and writing music. He has been playing guitar for 33 years.

Where do you live now? Albany, Georgia

What did you do right after graduation? I went to Central Christian College of the Bible in Moberly, MO.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Bachelors of Science in Christian Education, Christian Counseling, and Biblical Studies.

Profession and what you like most about it: I do not work outside the home. I am a homemaker. I enjoy it because I love making my husband happy.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: No biological children. But 3 “adopted” sons. Thomas Wilson (21 yrs), Zachary Newton-Wilson (13 yrs), and Robert Deuel (22 yrs).

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: No grandchildren.

What do you miss most about High School? I miss all of the people, the football games, and the teachers.

Fun High School Memory: I remember “cruising” Mexico with the windows down and the radio turned up. Those were the days.

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: Estes Park, Colorado, Lake Michigan.

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Moberly, MO., Cassopolis, Michigan, Albany, Georgia.

Hobbies: Reading, watching movies, spending time with John.

What do you remember about one or two of our classmates? I remember spending a lot of fun times with Tammy (Ward) Raliegh and her family. Tammy was and still is one of my best friends.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Watching about 14 youth come to Christ due to John’s and I influence.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? I would like to be able to influence as many people as possible to come to Christ.

Something my classmates do not know about me is: I was the only one in my college graduating class to get my 4 year degree in 4 years.

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Becky Brookshier.



Name: Valerie (Hynes) WolfSpouse or Significant Other: Scott Wolf - police officer, and soccer player and coach.

Where do you live now? Lincoln, NE

What did you do right after graduation? Took my two horses to college - Park College, Kansas City, MO.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): B.A. Equine Studies and Communications-Journalism.

Profession and what you like most about it: Started in Kansas as an obituary writer after college and worked my way up to editor. Moved to Lincoln where I have been the regional championship coordinator for the United States Dressage Federation; took some time off to be a mom; and have since worked part-time in marketing/graphic design for a human service agency and now MilkWorks - a fantastic, unique, community breastfeeding center. Check it out - www.milkworks.org.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Emily (turns 13 on July 30, the reason why I am not at the reunion) - Smart, funny, soccer player. Elena - (3.5 yrs) - She has red, curly hair and the spirit to match. She is fearless, daring and has a lack of regard for good behavior!

What do you miss most about High School? I actually miss closeness of living in a small town - such good friends and not much else to do than spend time together!

Fun High School Memory: Too many!

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: When we travel, we usually go to the mountains in Wyoming or Montana. And sometimes Canada - nothing too exciting.

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Kansas City, MO; Ottawa, KS; Lincoln, NE.

Hobbies: Horses (always horses), biking, running (but I don’t like it anymore!), hiking, camping/backpacking, reading, my kids and their activities.

What do you remember about one or two of our classmates? I think about Nick VanSchyndel often. I remember how much he hated to be stuck with me on our scavenger hunt runs in cross country, because I’m a girl and slowed him down. But he pushed me and made me a better runner, and he was just a good friend. His life ended way too short. Once Nathan Thomas came riding horses with me. He was on the good, reliable horse (Cracker Jack). Well, a combine was coming down the road we were riding on and he bailed! He just jumped off and left the horse to fend for himself! It was so funny. Luckily Cracker Jack was not as scared as Nathan.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Still waiting for it.

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Don’t know yet.

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Coach Green!



Name: Melinda (Williams) PersonSpouse or Significant Other: Reese, the greatest husband and dad ever! He has put up with me for 18 years. He is a manager for AT&T, ST. Louis.

Where do you live now? St. Charles, MO

What did you do right after graduation? 91-93 worked, school - married in 1993- 93-96 Military Wife & stay at home mom.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Nursing (LPN ) Louise Obici Hospital and school of Nursing.

Profession and what you like most about it: I have worked for Childrens Home for 12 years, we offer foster and adoption of babies healthy and those with complex medical needs. We also have children who live there and we provide respite. I also work at a private pay community for seniors. I love my work!

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Tatianna Cierra (17 yrs) - Strong will, big heart, caring. Timothee Andrew (13 yrs) - Loving, thoughtful young man.

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: Come on ... My daughter is 17 & my son 13 little young to have children & I am not ready for grandchildren!!

What do you miss most about High School? The days when all that I had to do was school and chores, Now it’s husband, children and work!

Fun High School Memory: I enjoyed my sewing and fabric class at the Vo tech. I enjoyed the competitions I went to with the clothing I made.

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: Cancun, Nashville, Memphis, West Virginia, Chicago, Myrtle Beach, Kansas City, Dallas, Austin, Virginia Beach, Corpus Christi.

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Fort Bragg, NC, Norfolk, VA, Fort Hood, TX

Hobbies: Walking my cocker spaniel, sewing, cleaning (I love to clean). Spending time with family, going to the Wineries with husband.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? Meeting Reese and having our beautiful children!

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? Go to Hoboken, NJ... To see Cake Boss!! Lol

Something my classmates do not know about me is: I am a fun & very nice person, even though I didn’t show it in school.

Who is the one person you'd like to see or talk to since graduation? Renee Hall



Name: Amy (Schudel) BurgesonWhere do you live now? Mexico, MO

What did you do right after graduation? I lived in Mexico always. Got married, had four kids and went to nursing school.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): LPN

Profession and what you like most about it: I am a nurse and I love everything about it.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Summer (20 yrs) - shes graduating nursing school. Sierra (18 yrs) - Just graduated highschool. Troy (17 yrs) - Gonna be a senior. Tazshia (13 yrs) - Will be MJHS cheerleader.

Name and age of grandchildren and one sentence to describe each of them: Jordyn Gipson (2 yrs) - My angel Trayton Prusak (8 mo) - Grammy’s boy

What do you miss most about High School? Friendships...

Name: Susan (Knutson) SimonSpouse or Significant Other: Dan Simon

Where do you live now? Columbia, Missouri

What did you do right after graduation? I got married and had my first daughter.

Education (degrees earned, Trade Skill): Nursing

Profession and what you like most about it: Homemaker and getting to spend so much time with my kiddos.

Name and age of your children and one sentence to describe each of them: Alexa (20 yrs) - Independent, loyal, amazing. Liz (16 yrs) - Mini me, tough, kind, amazing.Zach (10 yrs) - Competative, sportsman, loving, amazing. Sara (8 yrs) - Beautiful, brilliant, amazing.

What do you miss most about High School? Spontaneity- for me life is one big calendar now!!!

Fun places I’ve been since graduation: Jamaica, Seatle, Washtinton D.C., New York, Hollywood CA, San Fransisco, my all time favorite.. I think I’ve been about 5 or 6 times..Playa Del Carmen, Mexico!!

Cities I’ve lived in since graduation: Columbia, Missouri

Hobbies: Working out, reading, watching my kids cheer, swim, dance, act and play soccer.

What's the most rewarding experience you've had since Mexico High School? By far becoming a mom to 4 of the most amazing people I have ever met!!!

What's the most important thing you want to accomplish before you die? To always remember people are the most important thing in this life and to cherish my family every day!!

mexico high school class of 1991 - 20 year reunion...

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