Occupation:  Financial Consultant
Marital Status:  Married
Favorite high school memory?:
Being in the Drivers Ed car with Lorna.
Most memorable experience since high school?:
Completing Ironman Madison in 2005.
From Joseph:
After high school I went to Western Illinois University where I studied Industrial Technology. I worked in fiber optics for several years and earned my MBA from Benedictine University. About a year and a half ago I decided to pursue my dream of being a financial advisor.  In my free time I enjoy cycling, triathlon, camping and kayaking. I'm looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion!

Occupation:  Medical Equipment Planner
Marital Status:  Married
What song or TV show reminds you of high school?:  Anything by Madonna, U2, Genesis and Tears for Fears. I remember hearing Frankie goes to Hollywood quite a bit in the Cafeteria too!
Favorite high school memory?:
Hanging out with friends, gymnastics, the great teachers, and all the school spirit.
Most memorable experience since high school?:
Meeting and marrying Joe, Raising over $5000 for AIDS and riding our bikes 500 miles from Minneapolis to Chicago on the AIDS Ride, running the Chicago Marathon.
From Lorna:

I studied Interior Design at Miami University in Ohio. I now do medical equipment planning at an architecture firm that specializes in healthcare. I "re-met" Joe (also DGN '87 alum) in 2001 and we were married in 2003. We enjoy living in Elmhurst - close to downtown and our families. I like to exercise (when motivated), garden, read and do anything arts-related. I'm really looking forward to the reunion and it's been wonderful reconnecting with many of you!

Occupation:  Director of Business 
Development
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  3
From Kelly:
Quick recap of the last 20 
My Husband Joe & I have been married for almost 16 years we have 3  beautiful girls Jacqueline 11, Marisssa 8, & Paige 6. 

Joe & I have successfully  run our own Commercial Construction  business for several years. I have gone back and forth between being a full time Mom and a working Mom.

I am in my 5th year of being head coach  for Marian Central Catholic High School in Woodstock, IL , I coach their Varsity Dance and Pom Teams as well as oversee their JV Squads. 

I also am the Head Pom Director for the McHenry Pom league known as McHenry Junior Warriors for the grade school girls 3rd  grade thru 8th grade. 

Life is good could not ask for more and look forward to see everyone in October!

Thanks to the reunion group for all their hard work.

Birthday:  January 09, 1969
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  3

Occupation:  Stay-at-home Dad, Daycare 
provider
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  3
From Andy (Drew):

Hello everybody. Yes...I'm a stay-at-home dad.  I have a five year old daughter (Alyssa), two year old son (AJ) and 19 month old son (Aydan).  Just like my last name had to be spelled differently, so is Aydan's name (normally spelled Aidan).  Aydan is Celtic for "Little Fiery One" and whoa man did we name him correctly.  I also watch a two year old girl everyday and deliver pizzas at night (great career move, eh?).  I was employed as a paralegal for nine years prior to being a SAHD and I also managed a number of Discovery Zones for six years prior to that.  No I didn't put them out of business.  Chuckie Cheese bought them and closed them all!  This is a picture of all 3 at AJ's 3rd birthday party in August.  Aydan is pictured on the left.  Send me a message and let me know what you've been up to!  I miss adult conversation!

Occupation:  US Military
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  3
From keith:
Hey everyone, Hope twenty years has been good to everyone. Well, for me, I've in the US Navy for the last 19 years, with one left to go, before i retire. I'm currently living in Tokyo Japan, and have been for the last 8 years with my wife, Kei and my three kids, Kai 13, Sara 12, and Shawn 6. Looks like i'll be staying in Japan once I retire, working for the Military in IT work. I have a side job, working/racing motorcycles, well its more of a hobby then anything else. 
Well it looks like I being all of you in October. Seen you then.

Occupation:  Graphic Artist
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  3
Favorite high school memory?:
Lots of memories to choose from....the PowderPuff Football game comes to mind, we were very rough on the Juniors.
Most memorable experience since high school?:
My wedding and the births of my three children are at the top.
From Colleen:
WOW!! Time flies when your having fun!! Been married to Stan for over 14 yrs and have lived in Darien for over 10 yrs. We have 3 children, Jonathan 12, Matthew 8 and Olivia 2.......thought we were done after the two boys (even got rid of all baby stuff), then, SURPRISE, here comes #3.....but I got my girl!!!! I’ve been a Graphic Artist for over 19 years, currently working part-time. I have coached my younger son’s baseball teams for the past 4 years.....this summer our team won 1st in Division and 1st in Playoffs....(gotta brag). My husband coaches my older son’s baseball team’s also....It’s ALL BASEBALL in our house! Other hobbies include golf, swimming and chasing after Olivia...keeps me on my toes! I have enjoyed reading everyone’s bios and the website is great. Thanks to the planning committee for a great job!!

Occupation:  Stay at home Mom
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  1
Most memorable experience since high school?:
I met my husband one week before I turned 21, and we have been together ever since! We married in 1991, lived in Westmont for 1 year, then bought our house in Braidwood(south of Joliet). After 14 years of fertility problems and treatments .... we were blessed with the opertunity to adopt a baby boy, and now our lives revolve around him! It was a private adoption, so we were able to be there for his birth, and bring him home from the hospital. I worked here and there, and even owned my own restaurant for a couple years, but I was just waiting for my true job in life...to be a MOM ! I couldn't miss one single moment of his growing up. Lucas is the smartest, cutest, and funniest little person I have EVER met, and he only just turned 3! He truely is our miricle ;-)
From Tamara ( Tami ):
Hello Everyone!
I may not be able to make it to the reunion, but if anyone remembers me and wants to get in touch ... tlv777@aol.com

Occupation:  Video Game Designer
Website:  www.punkvinyl.com
Marital Status:  Committed Relationship
Favorite high school memory?:
Wow, I have really forgotten a lot more than I remember. Radio and Graphic Arts classes. Skateboarding, skateboarding and more skateboarding.
Most memorable experience since high school?:
Getting a job in the video game industry which anyone who knew me in junior high wouldn't be surprised that I ended up working in that field, even though I didn't plan it. After 21 years, finally getting the girl I've been in love with since I was 15 years old (she didn't go to DGN), who I've been in a relationship with for almost a year now.
From Mike:
I am pretty sure that "before" picture was the last time I ever wore a suit!

It was nice to see some people at the Heritage Fest gimmick, even though few showed up. Hopefully many more of you will come to the reunion so I can see more people who I haven't seen in two decades. Speaking of which, how in the hell did 20 years already go by?! Sometimes it feels like a lifetime ago, sometimes it feels like it was just yesterday.

Occupation:  Union Service Fitter
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  3
Favorite high school memory?:
Winning the Cougar Cup in Hockey.
Most memorable experience since high school?:
The Birth of my children.
From Carl:
I live in Naperville with my wife Melissa. We've been married nearly 14 years and my 3 kids- Abby almost 10, Maya 7, and Ava almost 4 they keep me on the go.  I have been in HvAc biz for 15 years and work for Midwest Mech.  I can't believe it has been 20 years. I don't feel that old...