Occupation:  Yellow Book Account 
Executive
Marital Status:  Married
From Jennifer:
Hey, everybody!  Just for the record, I did try to make it to the 10 year reunion, but we got half-way there and my step-son called to say that the basement was flooding, so we had to go back home!  Remember the storms that night?  Anyway - was a professional model and actress for several years in Chicago after graduating from UofI in '91, met my husband (who is a director), and married in '94.  Left the acting/modeling world for the cosmetics world, and now I still sell, but as an Account Executive for Yellowbook USA (anyone need an ad???)  One step-son, 24years old, who is a lieutenant in the Navy.  My husband, Roger, and I now live in beautiful Geneva, IL, and are loving life!  Can't wait to see all my old buddies in October. 

Occupation:  Operations Manager
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  2
From Lance:
After graduating from Valparaiso Univeristy with an Engineering degree, I started to work for Parker Hannifin in Des Plaines where I stayed for one year.  I then worked in Atlanta for a year, then moved to Ohio where I met my future wife, Kathy.  I moved to North Carolina and lived there for a year and a half.  Kathy and I got married in 1998.  We then moved to Michigan where we stayed for two years, then moved back to Atlanta and stayed for a year and half.  While in Atlanta, I received my Masters Degree in Business from Easterm Michigan.  In 2002, we moved back to Ohio and had our twin boys Andrew and Ryan.  The boys are now four years old and we are still living in Ohio.  Looking forward to seeing everyone this fall!

Occupation:  Accountant
Website:  www.mcquay.com
Marital Status:  Married
What song or TV show reminds you of high school?:  KISS - Crazy Nights
Favorite high school memory?:
Early mornings in the bleachers above the Purple gym (you know what I am talking about) and Mr. Formato's english class.
Most memorable experience since high school?:
Joining the Marine Corps and getting married to my wonderful wife of 19 years.
From Paul:
I was lost now I am found.  Check back later for more info.

Occupation:  Police Officer
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  2
What song or TV show reminds you of high school?:  OMD
Most memorable experience since high school?:
Watching the birth of my two kids.

Occupation:  Attorney
Marital Status:  Committed Relationship
No. of Children:  1
What song or TV show reminds you of high school?:  Anything by the Cure or the Violent Femmes.
Most memorable experience since high school?:
Having our daughter in August! She's so wonderful - absolutely the best thing that I've ever done. :)
From Nedra:
It was great to read everyone's updates!  Here's my 20 year snapshot.  Graduated from the University of Chicago in June 1991 with a B.A. in History and M.A. in Social Science.  Moved back to Los Angeles to attend law school at UCLA.  Graduated in 1994.  I'm a litigator practicing primarily in the areas of employment and breach of contract construction law.  

I volunteer a lot with several legal nonprofits which included stints as President of the Black Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles and the Harriett Buhai Center for Family Law.  I'm currently a member of the Tournament of Roses which holds the Rose Bowl Parade and BCS Rose Bowl Game. Now we go to the Rose Bowl game every New Year's Day. It's pretty cool to see the floats up close for the Rose Parade too. 

For fun, I love to travel and throw parties. I just finished a book ("Dining with Divas") on how to throw parties, complete with party ideas, food and drink recipes, and menus.  Who knows, maybe people might enjoy it.

Nej

Occupation:  Business Owner/ Mommy
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  1
From Tammy:
Wow!!! Welcome Back!!!

Married 13 years to Nick, have a 5 year old son (Masun), Have an Epoxy Coating Company,( See Leigh Ludwig's Garage Floor, haha)  Keep a  very busy life style, look forward to seeing you all!!!!!

Tammy

Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  2
What song or TV show reminds you of high school?:  Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles (movies), Yaz, Fems, and Psych Furs (music)
Favorite high school memory?:
I was pretty excited to be Chicago Tribune Prep Athlete of the Week, and to have a half page interview in the DG Reporter. My favorite times were when I had a wine cooler in my hand!
Most memorable experience since high school?:
I will never forget the birth of my two sons at home with no drugs! I can still feel it.
From Amber:

I am happy to see everyone is looking and doing so well.  What great stories and beautiful families.

I have been living in Phoenix for almost twenty years.  I have been with my husband Tim for sixteen years, married for twelve.  We have two sons, Skylar is 12, Noah is 7.  My family is my greatest accomplishment!

The reunion was like going through a time machine.  It is  hard to catch up after so long. I wish I could have maintained friendships with so many of you. I had an incredible trip.  I did not realize how much I needed it.  Thank you to my friends that did all the hard work of organizing and bringing everyone together.  It was flawless.  Thanks to Jeff Overstreet & Co. for providing the sound track.  See you in 5!

Occupation:  Cocktail Manager
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  1
From Camile:
Looking forward to a fun weekend!!! Can't wait to see everyone. Have been married for almost 16 years and have a 13 year old son named Grant. One problem, he will be a Mustang in the fall of 2008!! I will have a hard time buying blue and not purple. Go Mustangs? Having a blast planning the event. It is going to be a great 20 year reunion.

Occupation:  Adjunct Professor & 
Mom
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  2
What song or TV show reminds you of high school?:  Anything by Prince, Genesis or Phil Collins
Favorite high school memory?:
Showbiz Pizza Tuesday Teen nights, Ken Gibson's (DGN85) parties.
Most memorable experience since high school?:
The typical stuff; meeting and marriage to Artie, the births of our children Maura (6 years) and Maegan (3 months), obtaining my Masters, and Italy and Ireland trips.
From Mary Katherine:
Wow 20 years!  I too don't feel that old, and I feel like I am just getting started.   

The nutshell on me - Went to SIU partied too hard! Went to COD got AA, Went to NIU got undergrad, Went to Chicago State got Masters.  Once I figured it out school was definitely where I belonged.  I teach college computer classes at COD & JJC.  Never really left DuPage county.  Lived in 4 Lakes Lisle, Downers, Glen Elly, Bolingbrook and we currently live in Downers Grove.  Found my price charming, Artie Kennedy from Oak Lawn, got married in 1999.  I too have to get into buying mustang blue, cuz we live on the south side of DG and our children will attend DGS!!!  Artie works for ESPN radio 1000 in Chicago so we are sports crazy at our house.  Two children Maura 6 and Maegan 3 months. We live for them!  Life is good!

That's pretty much it, a very normal, average life, just like I was 20 years ago. LOL.  

Were in the book!  Later! 

Mary

Birthday:  July 04
Occupation:  CEO, Kinder Family/ 
Professional Volunteer
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  2
From Victoria (Viki):
In the past 20 years...My parents still live on Main St....Graduated from ISU with a Public Relations degree, worked at a PPO in D.G. in the marketing dept. as an audio visual trainer, assistant to the CFO and CIO, and ultimately an event planner for the entire corporation.  Had 2 lovely girls and became CEO of my family.  Now working full time at my daughters grade school, in charge of all of the computers and AV equipment - the hours are perfect!  Life is about what good you bring to others, not only to yourself.

I long to do great and noble things,
but it is my destiny to do small things
in a great and noble way.  - Helen Keller