Shawnee Mission North 1968 - Fifty Year Reunion

Andrew Tolson

Then

Now

Occupation:Honorary Visiting Fellow, Department of Media and Communication, University of Leicester Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

From Andrew:Until 2014 I was Professor of Media and Communication at De Montfort University, Leicester, UK. Prior to De Montfort University I worked at Griffith University (Brisbane) and Queen Margaret College (Edinburgh). I have also worked as a consultant for the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications. I am a member of the editorial boards of Discourse Context and Media (Elsevier Publications) and Journalism and Mass Communication (Sage).

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Marilyn Stainbrook (Triebel)

Occupation:Retired from Business Men's Assurance Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

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Sheridan Tucker

Occupation:psychiatrist Marital Status:Divorced No. of Children:4

From Sheridan:Josh, it's so good to see the names of so many old friends and acquainces! I have been in the Army Ft. Polk LA. I married in a fever, have 3 wonderful children, Julia 28 with my first grandchild Kate 2 months, Elliott 25 a lawyer soon to be married, Oliver going to college to be a Park Ranger, and from a second marriage Alexandra 10 yo who captivates eveeryone with her personality. I am now headed for Gulfport MS. I know sounds crazy but I have friends who know where its safe to live and wow ...to see the ocean (called the Gulf by non-transplants) everyday ...incredible!

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Pamela Broom (Turner)

Occupation:Instructional Coach Marital Status:Married

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Eileen Ukleja

Occupation:Inventory Mgmt Marital Status:Single

From Eileen:

We had moved to the area in 1966 and since I was very shy I never got to know very many people.
I left the area in 1972 and lost track of the people I did know. I hope to meet more of my classmates than I did while I was in school.

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Robert Upjohn

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Vickie Fangohr (VanBlarcum)

Occupation:Acct- lawrence memorial hospital Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

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Carol Ray (Vierthaler)

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Occupation:Donor Recruiter Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4

From Carol:Wow! 40 years. It can't be. I am happily married for the second time. I have four children that are all KSU graduates. Chris (civil engineer) is in Lenexa with my four grandchildren, twins Scott (CPA) and Jeremy (elementary school teacher) are in Dallas and my daughter Julie (marketing major) is in Omaha.
Gary and I love to travel, cruising mostly and just returned from Italy.
I work for the Community Blood Center in Kansas City. I am a donor recruiter for most of Johnson County so if you live here and donate blood, look for me at your drive. If you work for a company or church that doesn't do a blood drive, get in touch with me. I need you!!!

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Danny Walker

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Occupation:Retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:8

From Danny:We live in Mission Tejas here in East Texas. I've lived here since 1982 basically and right here since 1994. I did live in Phoenix, Az. for a few years with my work. I had to retire in 2010 after a Heart Attack & a light Stroke. I had a Triple Bypass in June of 2016 and do'in pretty good now-a-days. Thanks to the Good Lord. I properly won't be able to come to 50th Reunion, as bad as I want to. I'm like so many of the others have said; I just can't believe how fast time has went. Also, If any of you Pray....I'd like for you to Pray for my wife as she is Bed Ridden with Mini-Strokes. Her name is Carla and we need all the Pray's we can get. Thank You.

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Dan Walkup

Occupation:retired Marital Status:Committed Relationship

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Lewis Wall

Now

Occupation:Physician/anthropologist Website:dignityperiod.org Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

From Lewis:Greetings to all former SMNers! A long journey since then: KU, Oxford University, medical school, etc. I am currently the Selina Okin Kim Conner Professor in Arts and Sciences and Professor of Anthropology and Obstetrics & Gynecology at Washington University in St. Louis. I have been married to Helen for almost 40 years and we have two sons, Jimmy and Thom. Jimmy works as an intelligence analyst in Washington, DC, and Thom is a professional juggler with Cirque du Soleil! We really did had a child run off and join the circus! We have spent lots of time working in Africa since 1968. For updates on useful charitable activities, check out the website dignityperiod.org and worldwidefistulafund.org.

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Richard & Becky Waterman

Occupation:Richard- Retired CFO & Currently Consulting, Becky- Teacher Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3

From Richard & Becky :We have lived in the Denver, Colorado area since 1973. We love Colorado! Our three children, Matthew 28, Megan 24, and Michael 20 enjoy snowboarding! We are looking forward to seeing all of our old classmates again!

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John Webb

Marital Status:Single No. of Children:1

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Debbie Osborne (Weiss)

Occupation:Realtor Marital Status:Widowed

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Richard Weiss

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Occupation:Audit Manager Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

From Richard:After high school, I attended junior college and then graduated from Pittsburg State University with a BSBA in Accounting. In 2005, I got my MBA from the University of Phoenix.

I've worked for the same company, Farmers Insurance, since 1973. Moved in 1980 to CA and Columbus, Ohio. Moved to Baltimore, MD in 2001 and back to KC in December, 2005. I've been both an Accounting Manager and an Interal Audit Manager.

I've been married for 24 years to wife Chris and we have two children Jayson 22 and Brooke 19.

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Fran Kessler (White)

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Occupation:Office Manager Russell Sifers Candy Co. Marital Status:Committed Relationship

From Fran:Wow 50 years, who would have believed it? Still work part time, So many changes in the last 10 years, so many to mention. I'm looking forward to the 50th, see you there.

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Wayne White

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Occupation:sociologist/farmer Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

From Wayne:

Sandy Manning (SNM 69) and I have been married since 1970. We have two sons and three grandsons. I spend most of my time writing and caring for forest and grassland. I spend as much time as possible at our place in Northwest Ontario, Canada. i play softball (outfield), table tennis and pickleball every chance I get!

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david wiglesworth

Occupation:retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4

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Joe Wilner

Occupation:Key Account mgr Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

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Greg Wingert

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Occupation:President/CEO Website:www.moregroup.org Marital Status:Single Again No. of Children:2

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