Driving to Rochester from Philly for the reunion. Thinking about living in Boise for 10 years and being jealous of my friends who would run into people from high school. I felt they had some sense of security and that I was missing out on to be with "their own people". I look forward to feeling at home with you all, just for one night.
We are all different. We might have different values or disagree about politics or God. We might totally annoy eachother. But inside each of you lies a piece of my history and a sense of home, whether I like it or not. I am one of you, and we are all apart of a unique experience, time and place. To some degree, you made me who I am -- good or bad.. And I'm grateful.
We might not keep in touch after the reunion, or maybe we will rediscover friends old and new. But either way, I'll treasure you forever. You're my people...and I can't wait to come home.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mn60NIh2NGU&feature=youtube_gdata
Friday, September 25, 2009
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Surprise inside, Devil Inside
What's the surprise? People are coming out of the woodwork for this reunion and buying their ticket at the door -- reportedly, a few who haven't aged a day since high school, and a few who are now Unrecognizable! Isn't it great!??So many people are pumped for the golf outing and the Friday night fundraiser, along with the main event. We have some fun things in store for you Saturday night. It's possible you'll be asked to do a little "Treasure Hunting" in exchange for a chance to win 50% of your ticket price back in cash! I hope you plan to come and join us! I promise I will personally make sure you have a good time re-connecting with old friends and people you don't even remember!
Trust me, I don't remember a handful of you and I'm darn sure people are having trouble remembering who the heck I am. Well, to jog your memory, I was president of the bowling club senior year. I'm sure you remember now! ....not. Isn't that the title you hope your own children will hold in high school?
Here's another clue, after asking at least 12 guys to prom and getting rejected, I wrote a bitter article in the Talon newspaper about how senior boys were cheating senior girls out of their high school prom by taking underclassmen. To accompany the piece, Jeff Zinn drew a lovely illustration - a dude with a 5 '0clock shadow and a tiny girl with a flip and headband under a banner that read "Senior Guy, Peon Girl Prom." Luckily, a kind sophomore from yearbook took pity on me and took me to prom. A double standard, for sure, but he was taller than me, bought my shoes and let Holly Peters drive his red convertible because our dresses were to big to sit in the back seat.
How about this: I won the teachers' choice for best speech (Jessie Jackson) for our Mock Election. I'm pretty sure the students' choice award went to the Bill Bradley guys. I think that was the group who mooned the audience in their boxers? My brown power suit could just not beat that.
OH...this one maybe you'll know: I drew the illustration for the senior girls' powder puff football team shirts -- "Devil Inside." Eh? Eh? See??!!! I was SOMEBODY. And you are too, so get your body to the reunion and show us what you're workin' with!
Remember when we said "Later days?" Well Saturday is that day. Be there.
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Forever young? Maybe not
Well...the reunion is just days away and I've finally decided I might try to lose 20 pounds, maybe 30, in a hurry. In fact, I'm already grateful we might have a 25th reunion, so that maybe I can redeem myself as a fabulous 40-something next time. Can you relate? Or, maybe you're bald and you're on the phone with Hair Club for an emergency transplant. Is this your situation? Are you still trying to decide if you want to come to the reunion because you're worried about unveiling the new you, 20 years older?
The last time we saw each other, we were 17-18, firm and invincible. It's true, there are some of us who might look better now than we ever have, while others might not be feeling so hot. But seriously, does it really matter? Aren't we all in the same boat?
"Forever Young" was our class song... And in our hearts, we'll always be forever young. But time has passed, we've all been through some things and it's OK. Don't let the fear of how the years have treated you keep you from giving us the gift of you, your light and your life. You might be thinking..."I've lived the last 20 years without them. Why do I need them now?" You could be right. But how will you ever know if you stay hidden away? We all have something to offer each other and something to gain. Be there!
The last time we saw each other, we were 17-18, firm and invincible. It's true, there are some of us who might look better now than we ever have, while others might not be feeling so hot. But seriously, does it really matter? Aren't we all in the same boat?
"Forever Young" was our class song... And in our hearts, we'll always be forever young. But time has passed, we've all been through some things and it's OK. Don't let the fear of how the years have treated you keep you from giving us the gift of you, your light and your life. You might be thinking..."I've lived the last 20 years without them. Why do I need them now?" You could be right. But how will you ever know if you stay hidden away? We all have something to offer each other and something to gain. Be there!
Monday, September 21, 2009
Reunion Do's & Don'ts - Don't wear denim; do bring cash
Time, Date & Place - 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 26, Wyndgate Country Club, Rochester Hills, Mich.Tickets - If you haven't purchased your tickets yet, you can buy your tickets at the door, CASH ONLY - $80 per person. Please email us at reunion@rochesterhighschool1989.com to tell us if you plan to attend and buy your tickets at the door.
Dress Code - "snappy casual." It's a country club venue, absolutely NO DENIM allowed. Not prom or wedding fancy, but wear something cocktail party-ish -- perhaps too sexy to teach high school, too nice to wear bowling.
FREE Valet Parking - Drive up to the entrance for valet parking service. It's already been paid for! Feel free to tip or not. Use your own discretion. Remember, if you need to leave your car in the parking lot, it won't be accessible until 6 a.m. Sunday morning.
Bar Time - Beer, wine and soft drinks are FREE, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Cash bar for liquor will be available. CASH ONLY! NO CREDIT CARDS!
Food - Food at the reunion will be served throughout the night in the form of a variety of served appetizers, with some vegetarian options, as well as nacho, coney and pizza stations.
Friday Night - Fundraiser Party, 5 p.m. to 2 a.m., Buffalo Wild Wings Rochester, 1234 Walton Rd, in conjunction with the Matt Moscato Charity Golf Outing which takes place Friday afternoon. Click here for more information about the event on Facebook. Varsity Football Game, 7 p.m. at Rochester High School vs. Stoney Creek High School.
Photos - Be ready for your photo shoot upon arrival. A reunion service company will provide photo memory books, which can be ordered at the reunion event. Also, take your own photos! Click here to check out our Flickr group; upload high school and reunion photos too!
Hotels - SpringHill Suites Marriott in Orion Township and Hilton Suites of Auburn Hills are offering reunion discounts. Click here for more information about hotels.
Transportation - We will have a list contact information for taxis and other safe ride options available at the reunion venue.
Stay Connected - Click here to check out our RHS '89 Facebook group. For all the details and blogs, visit http://www.rochesterhighschool1989.com
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Share your highschool pics for reunion slideshow
Remember when you looked good wearing a baggy and horizontally stripped shirt with a short jean skirt? We want to remember it too!
Take a minute to upload more of your high school pictures with you and your RHS '89 pals to our Flickr group! We'll be showing the pics as a slideshow at the reunion and could really use more mugs!
Check out our group on the link below...and start uploading!
http://www.flickr.com/groups/rochesterhighschool1989/
Take a minute to upload more of your high school pictures with you and your RHS '89 pals to our Flickr group! We'll be showing the pics as a slideshow at the reunion and could really use more mugs!
Check out our group on the link below...and start uploading!
http://www.flickr.com/groups/rochesterhighschool1989/
Monday, September 14, 2009
The Time of My Life
Wow, first Michael Jackson and now Patrick Swayze. You know you're old when your teen idols pass away.I think it was junior year when "Dirty Dancing" came out. I saw the movie, but I was never as into it as some people seemed to be. What I remember most about that movie is the torture I endured because of it. Here's what I mean: My name is Sylvia, see. And every single day, at least once a day from the time that movie was released, someone in the hallways between classes would call out to me. "Oh, Sylvia!" and I would obligatorily answer back..."Yes, Mickey"...and then I was expected to complete the lyrics to "Love is Strange" (click the link to see the clip) for the next year and of half of my life.
On a brighter, less annoying, side there was another song "The Time of My Life" (click the link to see the video) that came from that movie that my gal pals and I, especially Tammy Ferguson, would sing to each other at the top of our lungs. And it was true: high school and being with my friends was great...and we did have the time of our lives. Of course, the years go by and get better with age. Still, I love looking back to my high school days when we were young and free.
I know at our reunion...we'll have the time of our lives again. You'll see! We hope to see you there. (The Pay Pal button to buy your tickets online is still up and running. No official extension is being announced, but I encourage you to take advantage of the savings you'll get by purchasing your tickets online!)
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Still on the fence?
Many are finally succumbing to my incessant nagging about buying reunion tickets, and I thank you. But some are still on the fence. Perhaps you're one of those fence sitters. But I want you to know that I truly think this 20-year reunion is going to be magical. I'm kind of like the gals in Romy and Michelle's High School reunion. Remember that movie? Like them, I was oblivious enough about the reality of high school to think that those were the best days of my life and that somehow I'm so different and so much cooler now. Eh-hem, maybe not.You're probably thinking..."Why on God's green Earth would I want to put myself back in a "high school" situation with those people? (I admit, I have a bit of dread myself.) But seriously folks, we are all grown up now. And as I have reconnected with old friends on Facebook and also with classmates I didn't really know in high school, I realize how wonderful some of us have turned out to be. Don't you agree?
Did you know that Harold Greeney is coming? The dude lives and works in the jungle of Ecuador and some of Rochester-ites are still wondering if they should make the effort to be there. Laura Kray is on faculty at Berkeley in California, and she's making the trip. Jeff Zinn is fancy design guy living in New York and he's showing up. I'm driving 10 hours from Philadelphia. Don't you know we need you too? (...especially my old friends....no offense to everyone else....giggle)
The party really can't start with out you...each one of you....right? I mean, really...could it ever?
Although I might not be able to recreate all the good times I had with my girls in high school, I know there will be dancing...and laughing, and I might make new friends with my old friends, if that makes sense. Or, if nothing else, I will have made a valiant effort. All I can say is, be there, or be square.
Alrighty....three blog posts down, 18 more to go, and in less than 13 days. I LOVE deadlines!
Thursday, September 10, 2009
80s make a comeback
It's 20 years later. When we were 17, what kind of progress did you think society would make by the year 2009? Did you think we'd be flying cars? Or dressing in some sort of aluminum foil kind of look? It's worse, folks: We're so old, the kids think it's cool to dress like us. I guess fashion goes right round, baby.
It's true! Check out the photo of my old friend and RHS classmate Dana (Mahon) Bougie's teenage kid on his first day of school. She posted this photo to her facebook profile, commenting: "first day of school...10th grade...is it just me or does he have on jeans and high tops like in the 80's????"
Upcoming Fashion Week in New York is all about the 80s. Shoulder pads, harem pants (you know, kind of like MC Hammer used to wear...), track suits and IZOD. Even Duran Duran is on tour. It's all back.
'Course, some of use knew the 80s are back because we have tweens and teenagers who insist on putting their polo collars up before they go to school for God's sake. Seriously? They want to wear their collars up?! The 80s trend has been creeping back for the last 3 or 4 years. When I was teaching high school in Idaho, the girls were all Flash-danced out, wearing leg warmers, hoop earrings and off the shoulder t-shirts AND BELTING THEM Madonna style. They realize WE dressed like that in the seventh grade...right? And my son thinks I'm uncool?
So let's make a deal Gen X, we're not showing up to our reunion looking the same as we did then. Right??? Well, of course not. Many of us are a bit more chunky or bald than we used to be....but the point is - no Max Headroom sunglasses, no ripped jeans and no big hair. Hoop earrings are OK, as long as they've been purchased NEW in the last 2 years. Let's be reasonable.
Friday, August 28, 2009
20 more posts till the 20-year reunion
Here's the dealio. My goal is to write 20 more blogs as a countdown to our reunion that takes place September 26. Here's the first one. Ready? OK!
I don't know about you, but I am losing a little sleep over our upcoming 20-year reunion. It's not because I have much to do with the planning...no, I just get to do the fun stuff, like run the Facebook group, send those annoying emails you keep getting and write this blog. I think I'm losing sleep because I'm feeling excitement and anxiety all at the same time. Kind of like the feelings I used to have a couple of days before the first day of school. Can you relate? Or was I really this big of a dork in high school too?
On one hand, I'm excited to go back to that time with you all, when we were young and free. I can't wait to dance with my girlfriends and laugh till it hurts. I look forward to rekindle friendships with old friends as well as discover new friendships with classmates I never knew at all. But then I wonder, will it actually be like that? Or will it be weird? Are my expectations all wrong?
I guess whatever happens is what happens. I really hope it will be more than just a night of partying and sticking with the same groups we hung out with in high school, as if that's all we're good for. I really think we're so much more than that. Some are flying in from other countries to come to our reunion. While others, who still live in Rochester, aren't even showing up.
As of now, there isn't a high tech program or impressive speeches to entertain....we've got a swanky venue, some food and some beverages. Oh, and a DJ, who promises to play all 80s all the time. Somehow I'm ending up with the roll of M.C...gulp. Thanks to Andy Newberg who has an impossible scheduling conflict and can't be there to..well, be Andy Newberg. Most of you probably have no clue who I am anyway, so I've got that going for me.
And now...thinking about the next 19 blog posts, I plan to chat with a few of you, find out what you're up to and feature you in upcoming posts. Hopefully, that will help get the party started.
I hope to see you there!
I don't know about you, but I am losing a little sleep over our upcoming 20-year reunion. It's not because I have much to do with the planning...no, I just get to do the fun stuff, like run the Facebook group, send those annoying emails you keep getting and write this blog. I think I'm losing sleep because I'm feeling excitement and anxiety all at the same time. Kind of like the feelings I used to have a couple of days before the first day of school. Can you relate? Or was I really this big of a dork in high school too?
On one hand, I'm excited to go back to that time with you all, when we were young and free. I can't wait to dance with my girlfriends and laugh till it hurts. I look forward to rekindle friendships with old friends as well as discover new friendships with classmates I never knew at all. But then I wonder, will it actually be like that? Or will it be weird? Are my expectations all wrong?
I guess whatever happens is what happens. I really hope it will be more than just a night of partying and sticking with the same groups we hung out with in high school, as if that's all we're good for. I really think we're so much more than that. Some are flying in from other countries to come to our reunion. While others, who still live in Rochester, aren't even showing up.
As of now, there isn't a high tech program or impressive speeches to entertain....we've got a swanky venue, some food and some beverages. Oh, and a DJ, who promises to play all 80s all the time. Somehow I'm ending up with the roll of M.C...gulp. Thanks to Andy Newberg who has an impossible scheduling conflict and can't be there to..well, be Andy Newberg. Most of you probably have no clue who I am anyway, so I've got that going for me.
And now...thinking about the next 19 blog posts, I plan to chat with a few of you, find out what you're up to and feature you in upcoming posts. Hopefully, that will help get the party started.
I hope to see you there!
Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Reunion Information
Rochester High School Class of 1989 20-Year Reunion
Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009
Doors open 7 p.m. to 1 a.m.
1975 West Gunn Road
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
After much research, this venue was selected based on the best combination of quality, affordability, location, service and atmosphere.
Rochester Hills, MI 48306
After much research, this venue was selected based on the best combination of quality, affordability, location, service and atmosphere.
Purchase tickets:
$80 per person at the door (Cash Only)
Ticket price includes heavy hors d'oeuvres beer, wine, soft drinks, facility rental, DJ entertainment, décor and administrative expenses. Open bar beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Yes! There is a cash bar available for liquor 7 p.m. until midnight.
Plus! Get ready to get your photo taken upon arrival. Reunion memory books will be available for purchase by the Dunning Company.
Please Help Us Get the Word Out$80 per person at the door (Cash Only)
Ticket price includes heavy hors d'oeuvres beer, wine, soft drinks, facility rental, DJ entertainment, décor and administrative expenses. Open bar beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Yes! There is a cash bar available for liquor 7 p.m. until midnight.
Plus! Get ready to get your photo taken upon arrival. Reunion memory books will be available for purchase by the Dunning Company.
If you are in contact with any of our other Class of 89 classmates please encourage them to visit this website and complete the survey.
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Join our Facebook group
"Rochester High School Reunion - Class of 1989"
For questions, email reunion@rochesterhighschool1989.com
"Rochester High School Reunion - Class of 1989"
For questions, email reunion@rochesterhighschool1989.com
Tuesday, February 03, 2009
See Who's Coming
Come make new memories with old friends. The following is a list of our classmates who have purchased their reunion tickets. Make sure your name gets added to this list. Buy your tickets now!
Allison (Donnelly) Mayette & Guest
Amberley Ervin & Guest
Amy (Hallett) Tinnion
Angel (Coon) MacFarland & Guest
Anthony Joquico & Guest
Bradley Wickenheiser
Bryce Sandler
Camey Barber
Carol Ellis
Carrie (Preston) DeBano
Chris Lahti & Guest
Chris Orlandi & Guest
Chris Reading
Christina (Woodruff) Curell
Cosmo Mendez & Guest
Cristy (Wakely) Coleman
Dan Falvey
Dawn (Nardi) Gaden
Dawn (Thomas) Gilbert
Dennis Bruce
Diane Frkan
Diane (Bobish) Littleton & Guest
Diane (Vista) Vista-Deck
Frank McAtamney & Guest
Geri Brandimarte & Guest
Gregg Murphy & Guest
Holly (Siegers) Heter & Guest
Holly Oh
Jaiya (Shah) Borus & Guest
Jeff Garstecki
Jeff Zinn
Jennifer (Brewer) Bruce
Jennifer (Wartinbee) Carroll
Jennifer (Ward) Graff & Guest
Jennifer (Kacanowski) Mannino & Guest
Jennifer (Waling) Sesti & Guest
Jennifer (Busch) Smith
Joey Goachee & Guest
John Drake & Guest
Karen (Paradis) Brown
Karen (Galea) Mendoza & Guest
Kate (Cardon) Parish
Kelley (Hennessey) Soeltner
Kelley (Walklin) Zuder & Guest
Kelli (McKinnon) Thielbar
Kimberly (Vergel de Dios) Smith-Fletcher & Guest
Krista Soroka
Kristin (Gazso) McCarthy
Kristin (Kuczmanski) Reinke
Laura (Carleton) Bagley & Guest
Laura Kray
Laurie (Hamman) Fenchak & Guest
Laurie Holbrook
Mark Doyon
Marty Lynch & Guest
Melanie (Vallelunga) Peck
Meredith Moir
Michael Gaden
Michael Jacobson & Guest
Michele (Watkins) Wickenheiser
Michelle (Stone) Marcum & Guest
Mike Moscato
Mitchell Jones
Molly Reddish
Monique (Scott) Sajan & Guest
Natalie (Barnwell) Richert & Guest
Paul Butcher & Guest
Paul Day & Guest
Paul Marshall
Peter Olivero & Guest
Rachel (Selph) Salisz
Rebecca (Fike) Belding & Guest
Robb Rittner & Guest
Sean Baartmans
Stanley Tan
Stephanie (Calhoun) Jeffries
Steve Calkins
Steve Cirulis & Guest
Susan (Connor) Czaplicki & Guest
Sylvia Dana Atkinson & Guest
Tammy (Ferguson) Guarisco & Guest
Tara (Andringa) Dunfee
Tim Ciotti
Tom Carpenter & Guest
Tom Irwin & Guest
Tracey (Silcox) Arnold
Wendy (Kitzmiller) Dionne & Guest
William Quinn & Guest
Yong Mi (Joo) Lee
Zoa (Scott) Sare & Guest
Allison (Donnelly) Mayette & Guest
Amberley Ervin & Guest
Amy (Hallett) Tinnion
Angel (Coon) MacFarland & Guest
Anthony Joquico & Guest
Bradley Wickenheiser
Bryce Sandler
Camey Barber
Carol Ellis
Carrie (Preston) DeBano
Chris Lahti & Guest
Chris Orlandi & Guest
Chris Reading
Christina (Woodruff) Curell
Cosmo Mendez & Guest
Cristy (Wakely) Coleman
Dan Falvey
Dawn (Nardi) Gaden
Dawn (Thomas) Gilbert
Dennis Bruce
Diane Frkan
Diane (Bobish) Littleton & Guest
Diane (Vista) Vista-Deck
Frank McAtamney & Guest
Geri Brandimarte & Guest
Gregg Murphy & Guest
Holly (Siegers) Heter & Guest
Holly Oh
Jaiya (Shah) Borus & Guest
Jeff Garstecki
Jeff Zinn
Jennifer (Brewer) Bruce
Jennifer (Wartinbee) Carroll
Jennifer (Ward) Graff & Guest
Jennifer (Kacanowski) Mannino & Guest
Jennifer (Waling) Sesti & Guest
Jennifer (Busch) Smith
Joey Goachee & Guest
John Drake & Guest
Karen (Paradis) Brown
Karen (Galea) Mendoza & Guest
Kate (Cardon) Parish
Kelley (Hennessey) Soeltner
Kelley (Walklin) Zuder & Guest
Kelli (McKinnon) Thielbar
Kimberly (Vergel de Dios) Smith-Fletcher & Guest
Krista Soroka
Kristin (Gazso) McCarthy
Kristin (Kuczmanski) Reinke
Laura (Carleton) Bagley & Guest
Laura Kray
Laurie (Hamman) Fenchak & Guest
Laurie Holbrook
Mark Doyon
Marty Lynch & Guest
Melanie (Vallelunga) Peck
Meredith Moir
Michael Gaden
Michael Jacobson & Guest
Michele (Watkins) Wickenheiser
Michelle (Stone) Marcum & Guest
Mike Moscato
Mitchell Jones
Molly Reddish
Monique (Scott) Sajan & Guest
Natalie (Barnwell) Richert & Guest
Paul Butcher & Guest
Paul Day & Guest
Paul Marshall
Peter Olivero & Guest
Rachel (Selph) Salisz
Rebecca (Fike) Belding & Guest
Robb Rittner & Guest
Sean Baartmans
Stanley Tan
Stephanie (Calhoun) Jeffries
Steve Calkins
Steve Cirulis & Guest
Susan (Connor) Czaplicki & Guest
Sylvia Dana Atkinson & Guest
Tammy (Ferguson) Guarisco & Guest
Tara (Andringa) Dunfee
Tim Ciotti
Tom Carpenter & Guest
Tom Irwin & Guest
Tracey (Silcox) Arnold
Wendy (Kitzmiller) Dionne & Guest
William Quinn & Guest
Yong Mi (Joo) Lee
Zoa (Scott) Sare & Guest
Thank You Notes
Thank you to Liz (Andre) Stolz and her store The Parsonage for providing decorations for our reunion:
http://www.parsonageflowers.com/
Thank you to the Dunning Company Inc - Reunion Services for providing reunion photo memory books, which can be ordered at the reunion event. (price not included in ticket cost):
http://www.photomemorybooks.com/highschool-reunions.php
http://www.parsonageflowers.
Thank you to the Dunning Company Inc - Reunion Services for providing reunion photo memory books, which can be ordered at the reunion event. (price not included in ticket cost):
http://www.photomemorybooks.
Matt Moscato Charity Golf Outing
The Second Annual Matt Moscato Charity Golf Outing takes place Friday afternoon, September 25 - the day before our Rochester High School 20-year reunion. The golf outing honors the late Matt Moscato and raises funds for person in need. The Thomas Richards Charity, named after Matt's own women's clothing line, is the sponsor for the annual event.
This year proceeds will go to Cameron Wasiluk, the cousin of RHS 1989 graduate Chris Orlandi.
Here's the story of Cameron told by his mother Julia:
"Three years ago, our lives were drastically changed. Our five-year old boy, Cameron, suddenly fell into a coma. A virus had somehow gotten to his brain and caused encephalitis, which is swelling of the brain. He spent two months in a coma while the doctors tried to get his seizures under control. He spent the next two months in the rehab wing, where he had to learn to hold his head up and sit up again. Right as we were being discharged, he lapsed into constant seizures. He returned to the intensive care unit and was on life support as the seizures came more and more frequently. Finally, the doctors performed brain surgery to remove the area that was causing most of the seizures. Cameron is home with us now. He still is unable to talk or eat. He is fed through a g-tube and has to take many medications. He is cortically blind, but we've recently learned he can see in spots, like swiss cheese. He loves to hold hands and move about on his feet, or cuddle up in his favorite big chair. He loves to be in warm water, and often tries to prolong his bath time by making his body heavy and hard to lift. He has seizures several times a week and must be watched around the clock. Despite all that he has been through, Cameron remains a sweet little boy. It is amazing to see him trying so hard and remain so loving."
This family could use a handicap bathroom so Cameron and his family can enjoy those long baths.
There is room for 144 players so stay tuned for more details and visit the Thomas Richards Facebook page for more information. You can also find our more info on the Facebook event page.
Or contact Tim Ciotti:
This year proceeds will go to Cameron Wasiluk, the cousin of RHS 1989 graduate Chris Orlandi.
Here's the story of Cameron told by his mother Julia:
"Three years ago, our lives were drastically changed. Our five-year old boy, Cameron, suddenly fell into a coma. A virus had somehow gotten to his brain and caused encephalitis, which is swelling of the brain. He spent two months in a coma while the doctors tried to get his seizures under control. He spent the next two months in the rehab wing, where he had to learn to hold his head up and sit up again. Right as we were being discharged, he lapsed into constant seizures. He returned to the intensive care unit and was on life support as the seizures came more and more frequently. Finally, the doctors performed brain surgery to remove the area that was causing most of the seizures. Cameron is home with us now. He still is unable to talk or eat. He is fed through a g-tube and has to take many medications. He is cortically blind, but we've recently learned he can see in spots, like swiss cheese. He loves to hold hands and move about on his feet, or cuddle up in his favorite big chair. He loves to be in warm water, and often tries to prolong his bath time by making his body heavy and hard to lift. He has seizures several times a week and must be watched around the clock. Despite all that he has been through, Cameron remains a sweet little boy. It is amazing to see him trying so hard and remain so loving."
This family could use a handicap bathroom so Cameron and his family can enjoy those long baths.
There is room for 144 players so stay tuned for more details and visit the Thomas Richards Facebook page for more information. You can also find our more info on the Facebook event page.
Or contact Tim Ciotti:
FAQ
Here are your reunion FAQs, so far.
How should I dress? We came up with the description "snappy casual." NO JEANS, instead take it up a notch or two. Wear your dancing shoes.
What if I can't come to the reunion and want my money back? We've got financial commitments to the reunion venue and cannot guarantee a refund policy at this time. If you find yourself in a jam, we will work with you on a case by case basis.
How do I purchase my ticket with Pay Pal? The Pay Pal link should take you directly to the RHS 20-year Reunion Ticket for purchase. Once you're to the reunion ticket purchase page on Pay Pay, you can log in or click on "Don't have a Pay Pal acccount? continue..." One user said she had to "update quantity" of her ticket order, and then click the blue arrow to close the ticket window in order to log into her Pay Pal account. However, this was probably a browser issue and shouldn't be a problem for most people. *When you "Review Payment" a field will ask you to add your full (maiden) name plus guest full name.
How do I receive regular reunion updates? Check this blog and the Facebook group regularly. Also, you can subscribe to our email list subscribe-news@rochesterhigschool1989.com. Put the following email address/domain in your safe senders list: reunion@rochesterhighschool1989.com
What if I'm subscribed to the list, but I never received a scheduled message? Check your junk mail box. Also, put the following email address/domain in your safe senders list: reunion@rochesterhighschool1989.com
If you have more questions, email them to reunion@rochesterhighschool1989.com
How should I dress? We came up with the description "snappy casual." NO JEANS, instead take it up a notch or two. Wear your dancing shoes.
What if I can't come to the reunion and want my money back? We've got financial commitments to the reunion venue and cannot guarantee a refund policy at this time. If you find yourself in a jam, we will work with you on a case by case basis.
How do I purchase my ticket with Pay Pal? The Pay Pal link should take you directly to the RHS 20-year Reunion Ticket for purchase. Once you're to the reunion ticket purchase page on Pay Pay, you can log in or click on "Don't have a Pay Pal acccount? continue..." One user said she had to "update quantity" of her ticket order, and then click the blue arrow to close the ticket window in order to log into her Pay Pal account. However, this was probably a browser issue and shouldn't be a problem for most people. *When you "Review Payment" a field will ask you to add your full (maiden) name plus guest full name.
How do I receive regular reunion updates? Check this blog and the Facebook group regularly. Also, you can subscribe to our email list subscribe-news@rochesterhigschool1989.com. Put the following email address/domain in your safe senders list: reunion@rochesterhighschool1989.com
What if I'm subscribed to the list, but I never received a scheduled message? Check your junk mail box. Also, put the following email address/domain in your safe senders list: reunion@rochesterhighschool1989.com
If you have more questions, email them to reunion@rochesterhighschool1989.com
Missing Classmates
Help us find our missing classmates - these are alumni for whom we don't have correct email addresses, phone numbers or mailing addresses. Please email us at reunion@rochesterhighschool1989.com and let us know how to get a hold of any of following people you might have contact info for:
Tara Adkins
Jenny Aleshker
Bradley Alexander
Michael Allen
Janeen Alston
Robert Anderson
Steven Andrus
Marcus Arnold
Jennifer Aulph
Karen Avery
Donald Bailey
Dane Baker
Michael Balten
Shawne Beiter
John Berney
Bill Bielawski
Kimberly Blank
Kristina Bloomfield
Jessica Bockhausen
Kimberly Bray
Christine Breish
Tina Bridges
Matthew Brittingham
Dawn Brooks
Michael Brown
Jeffrey Buckmaster
Karl Burnside
Nicole Burton
Todd Cameron
John Carlson
Kimberly Casper
Bryan Chafy
Nancy Childs
Lisa Clark
Tricia Corazza
Christina Cutler
Patrick Daniels
Laura De LaFuente
Kelly Deland
Jeremy Dempsey
Michael Diehl
Jennifer Dionne
Gregory Donaldson
Jill Dunn
Elizabeth Egan
Richard Fenstermacher
Alycia Fitz
Robert Freeland
Todd Gates
Kristine Gay
Linda Goff
AnnMarie Goisdzinski
Jennifer Grant
Michael Gratopp
Jennifer Greene
James Griffin
David Gronzo
Dean Hanna
Charles Harlan
Melissa Heiden
Carla Herr
David Hetler
Paul Hildebrand
Steve Hixson
Samphon Hoeung
Lisa Hopcroft
Aimee Hundiak
Daniel Hunt
George Hunter
Mark Hunter
Eric Hurtado
Jason Jankowiak
Joseph Janoschka
Charles Jaranilla
Keith Jenkins
Jennifer Johnson
Michael Johnson
Jacqueline Jurchenko
Jennifer Kayl
David Kelly
Chad Kemp
Colleen Kennedy
Tina Kenny
Tricia Kincannon
Aaron Kizer
Bethany Klinetop
Jason Knapp
Richard Kotecki
Dana Kroupa
Andrew Lahde
Traci Langdon
Craig Lavoie
Susanne Learman
Krista Lodico
Jennifer Low
Victoria Lucia
Jennifer Maffetone
Christopher Magley
Timothy Magnan
Michael Majewski
Patrick Majur
Michael Malek
Lindsey Maull
Jennifer May
Elaine McDonald
Todd McLane
Jennifer Messick
Jill Metzler
Meredith Meyer
Eric Miller
Julie Miller
Darla Moore
James Mullett
Scott Murray
Christopher Nalepa
Christopher Neff
Laura Nelson
Dawn Norris
Tyrone Norris
Jennifer Nouhan
Cyndee Nyboer
Kathryn Obremski
Chris O’Grady
Katie Osgood
Leigh Overdurff
Justin Ozerhoff
Sigrid Peterson
Lisa Petrucci
Dawn Phillips
Helen Phillips
Linda Phillips
Jill Phillipson
Jonathan Pielak
Charity Pihajlic
Tammy Plourde
Michael Poet
Robert Pomeroy
Christopher Post
Richard Price
Lorie Pugh
Heather Rampenthal
William Redd
Daniel Reddan
Laura Roberts
Scott Robinson
Isaac Romero
Traci Roop
John Root
Twandolyn Ross
Andrew Ryntz
Philip Sadow
Carolyn Sagi
Lisa Sales
Horung Samphon
Brian Schlatterbeck
Michael Schmidt
Trevor Scholtz
Shelie Schwarz
Rhonda Self
Kevin Shellberg
Gregory Shepard
Timothy Simmons
Brent Solwald
Elaine Spilson
Kevin Steffes
Joanne Steinke
Gina Stevens
Marissa Stitle
Michael Storm
Chris Strait
Robert Strauss
Joseph Taylor
Steven Terenzi
Jonathan Thompson
Laurel Thompson
Nathan Todd
Scott Trautman
Monica Valli
Karol VanWulfen
Eric Vanleeuwen
Juanita Velasquez
Monica Ventimiglia
Dolores Vidal
Steven Vincent
Craig Vroegindewey
Cristy Wakely
April Walford
Michael Walker
Robert Wallace
Stacy Watkins
Heidi Wendel
Marshall Wethy
Bryon White
Dawn Whitehorn
Alexander Whowell
Deborah Wilkins
Carrie Wilson
Mark Wilson
Karen Wynne
Laura Zanotti
Kirk Zymslowski
Tara Adkins
Jenny Aleshker
Bradley Alexander
Michael Allen
Janeen Alston
Robert Anderson
Steven Andrus
Marcus Arnold
Jennifer Aulph
Karen Avery
Donald Bailey
Dane Baker
Michael Balten
Shawne Beiter
John Berney
Bill Bielawski
Kimberly Blank
Kristina Bloomfield
Jessica Bockhausen
Kimberly Bray
Christine Breish
Tina Bridges
Matthew Brittingham
Dawn Brooks
Michael Brown
Jeffrey Buckmaster
Karl Burnside
Nicole Burton
Todd Cameron
John Carlson
Kimberly Casper
Bryan Chafy
Nancy Childs
Lisa Clark
Tricia Corazza
Christina Cutler
Patrick Daniels
Laura De LaFuente
Kelly Deland
Jeremy Dempsey
Michael Diehl
Jennifer Dionne
Gregory Donaldson
Jill Dunn
Elizabeth Egan
Richard Fenstermacher
Alycia Fitz
Robert Freeland
Todd Gates
Kristine Gay
Linda Goff
AnnMarie Goisdzinski
Jennifer Grant
Michael Gratopp
Jennifer Greene
James Griffin
David Gronzo
Dean Hanna
Charles Harlan
Melissa Heiden
Carla Herr
David Hetler
Paul Hildebrand
Steve Hixson
Samphon Hoeung
Lisa Hopcroft
Aimee Hundiak
Daniel Hunt
George Hunter
Mark Hunter
Eric Hurtado
Jason Jankowiak
Joseph Janoschka
Charles Jaranilla
Keith Jenkins
Jennifer Johnson
Michael Johnson
Jacqueline Jurchenko
Jennifer Kayl
David Kelly
Chad Kemp
Colleen Kennedy
Tina Kenny
Tricia Kincannon
Aaron Kizer
Bethany Klinetop
Jason Knapp
Richard Kotecki
Dana Kroupa
Andrew Lahde
Traci Langdon
Craig Lavoie
Susanne Learman
Krista Lodico
Jennifer Low
Victoria Lucia
Jennifer Maffetone
Christopher Magley
Timothy Magnan
Michael Majewski
Patrick Majur
Michael Malek
Lindsey Maull
Jennifer May
Elaine McDonald
Todd McLane
Jennifer Messick
Jill Metzler
Meredith Meyer
Eric Miller
Julie Miller
Darla Moore
James Mullett
Scott Murray
Christopher Nalepa
Christopher Neff
Laura Nelson
Dawn Norris
Tyrone Norris
Jennifer Nouhan
Cyndee Nyboer
Kathryn Obremski
Chris O’Grady
Katie Osgood
Leigh Overdurff
Justin Ozerhoff
Sigrid Peterson
Lisa Petrucci
Dawn Phillips
Helen Phillips
Linda Phillips
Jill Phillipson
Jonathan Pielak
Charity Pihajlic
Tammy Plourde
Michael Poet
Robert Pomeroy
Christopher Post
Richard Price
Lorie Pugh
Heather Rampenthal
William Redd
Daniel Reddan
Laura Roberts
Scott Robinson
Isaac Romero
Traci Roop
John Root
Twandolyn Ross
Andrew Ryntz
Philip Sadow
Carolyn Sagi
Lisa Sales
Horung Samphon
Brian Schlatterbeck
Michael Schmidt
Trevor Scholtz
Shelie Schwarz
Rhonda Self
Kevin Shellberg
Gregory Shepard
Timothy Simmons
Brent Solwald
Elaine Spilson
Kevin Steffes
Joanne Steinke
Gina Stevens
Marissa Stitle
Michael Storm
Chris Strait
Robert Strauss
Joseph Taylor
Steven Terenzi
Jonathan Thompson
Laurel Thompson
Nathan Todd
Scott Trautman
Monica Valli
Karol VanWulfen
Eric Vanleeuwen
Juanita Velasquez
Monica Ventimiglia
Dolores Vidal
Steven Vincent
Craig Vroegindewey
Cristy Wakely
April Walford
Michael Walker
Robert Wallace
Stacy Watkins
Heidi Wendel
Marshall Wethy
Bryon White
Dawn Whitehorn
Alexander Whowell
Deborah Wilkins
Carrie Wilson
Mark Wilson
Karen Wynne
Laura Zanotti
Kirk Zymslowski
Hotel Information
SpringHill Suites Marriott
4919 Interpark Drive
Orion Township, MI 48359
(near corner of Dutton and M-24 ----behind Culver's)
(248) 475-4700
Use this link (cut and paste link into your browser) to reserve a room online and receive our group room rate.
http://cwp.marriott.com/dtwra/rochester/
$79.20/night....must book by 9/23/09
5 miles from Wyndgate
Hilton Suites Auburn Hills
2300 Featherstone Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 334-2222
Use this link below to reserve a room online and receive our group room rate. Make sure to enter RHS into the Group/Convention Code box to receive the special rate.
auburnhillssuites.hilton.com
$79/night
10 miles/17 minutes from The Wyndgate
Royal Park Hotel
600 East University Drive
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 652-2600
www.royalparkhotel.net
5.3 miles/10 minutes from The Wyndgate
4919 Interpark Drive
Orion Township, MI 48359
(near corner of Dutton and M-24 ----behind Culver's)
(248) 475-4700
Use this link (cut and paste link into your browser) to reserve a room online and receive our group room rate.
http://cwp.marriott.com/dtwra/rochester/
$79.20/night....must book by 9/23/09
5 miles from Wyndgate
Hilton Suites Auburn Hills
2300 Featherstone Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326
(248) 334-2222
Use this link below to reserve a room online and receive our group room rate. Make sure to enter RHS into the Group/Convention Code box to receive the special rate.
auburnhillssuites.hilton.com
$79/night
10 miles/17 minutes from The Wyndgate
Royal Park Hotel
600 East University Drive
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 652-2600
www.royalparkhotel.net
5.3 miles/10 minutes from The Wyndgate
Monday, February 02, 2009
Volunteers Wanted
We're getting down to the nitty-gritty details and we need your help!
If you're willing to assist with some final reunion details, please let us know!
Email your name (with maiden name), phone number and address. We may or may not call on you, depending on how many volunteer...but every helping hand is much appreciated!
Contact us at 89rhsreunion@gmail.com
If you're willing to assist with some final reunion details, please let us know!
Email your name (with maiden name), phone number and address. We may or may not call on you, depending on how many volunteer...but every helping hand is much appreciated!
Contact us at 89rhsreunion@gmail.com
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