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WHAT HAVE YOU BEEN DOING SINCE HIGH SCHOOL? Please send updates or new submissions to grimison@bhs80cz.com. New posts and new updates show the name in Purple! Steve Appin "Worked for a rental car company as a regional manager. Been married for 13 yrs., one son (Donovan.) Work for an insurance company and also build custom homes." 7/19/99 Warren Archer "Warren is currently living in Austin, Texas. He served in the United States Air Force and retired following a motor vehicle accident in Wichita Falls, Texas. He is currently dealing with a long term illness but is doing fine at this time and is married to Beverly. He has two sons, Anthony and Waldron Archer, recent high school graduates, class of 2005. His current address is 925 Picadilly, Pflugerville, Texas 78660. (contributed by Idolly Archer-White) 8/2005. John Baciocco "After graduating in 1980 I moved back to Sacramento where I attended UC Davis for 4 years. I then entered the US Army (via ROTC) where I spent 3 years as a Patriot Missile Executive Officer. I quickly tired of Army life and went on to join Allstate Insurance Company in 1988. I have been an Agency Owner since that time and have my office in Folsom, California (perfectly situated between Lake Tahoe and San Francisco.) I have been married since 1997 and have 3 handsome boys, Anthony, Dominic, and Joey. If anyone remembers me I would love to hear from you at folsomjb@yahoo.com." updated 7/07 Marcette Benard Kilgore "Graduated from Southwest Texas State University and received a Masters from University of South Florida. Been married 17 years and have three beautiful teenagers, Matrex, Raquel, and Morgan. Am currently an Assistant Principal at Clear Creek High School in League City, Tx. 7/14/04 Margaret Bivin Coffin "I taught elementary school for 18 years. Six years were spent teaching emotionally disturbed kids, and all but two others were spent teaching 3rd grade. I went from Dallas to Panama, met my husband there, then we moved to Tampa, NC, and now VA. I've been married since 1998, and in Jan. of 2003 we had a beautiful little girl named Meg. She keeps me extremely busy. We are living in Woodbridge, VA for now. My husband is in Iraq for the next year." 2/5/05 Linda Brindley Thompson "I attended Emory University in Atlanta, Ga and got an undergraduate degree in Biology and then attended their Medical School. I then went to the University of Alabama in Birmingham and did a residency in Emergency Medicine. I taught Emergency Medicine for several years and then joined a private hospital in Birmingham, still practicing Emergency Medicine. I married 12 years ago and have been blessed with 3 sons, Bret 9, Reese 7, and Cooper 1." 7/31/99 Wendy Brock Ross "University of Alabama...married...two children (Steve and Brock)...divorced...worked my #%! off...B.A.:University of South Florida (Communication Sciences and Disorders)...married...M.S.:(Speech Language Pathology)...Pinellas County School System SLP." 2/11/00 Hannah Brophy-Green "Graduated from University of Rio Grande in '83 with Associates in Technology. Married and settled in Columbus, Ohio. I moved to West Palm Beach, Florida in '92 (after divorcing). Worked for Motorola, Inc. there and then transferred to Ft. Worth, Texas; Back to Florida after that for a few years and now I'm settled back in Ohio. I have two children Alex -16 and Stephanie-14. I feel ready to jump back to Florida. I miss the ocean! I've only made it to one reunion but, hope to make it to the next." 10/1/2002 Eric Burdge "I attended the PCC for one year and then attended the University of Washington for another year. I took a 2 year leave of absence to serve a volunteer service mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Costa Rica, Panama, and the San Blas Islands. I returned to the University of Washington to complete a Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering. Upon graduation in 1989, I began my medical school education at the Cornell University Medical College. I completed the first two years, then received a fellowship from the National Science foundation to begin and complete a Ph.D. in Bioengineering (I characterized the Mitral Valve, one of the four heart valves, microstructurally and biomechanically for my dissertation research.) I graduated with the Ph.D. in 1996 and returned to Cornell to complete the M.D. I am now beginning my fourth year of a five year General Surgery Residency Program at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center here in New York City. May 24, 2002, I married Tally Elena Farmer in the Salt Lake Temple (Salt Lake City, Utah) and I have never been happier. Finally, I am also a Captain in the USAF and will go active duty in 2005 upon completion of my General Surgery Residency. Drop me a line, I would love to hear from you! ;-)" 6/20/03 Vince Carroll "Hello from the Southwest. After leaving Panama I attended Auburn University for two years. Then transfered to New Mexico State University where I graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Out of school I joined the Garrett Turbine Engine Company. During my 13 years there I had the opportunity to be a part of the development of the current Presidential airplane, the 737, 757, 767, and the 777. Finding myself wondering if there was something more to be had in the world, I made the natural transition from turbine engines to implantable medical devices. Today I am an engineering manager for Medtronic working on defibulators, pace makers, and neuro stimulators. I live in the Phoenix area on my little ranch in the middle of town with my 17 year old daughter and my three horses. Outside of work I flyfish, fly, trailride, hunt, country dance, and work as a volunteer mounted search and rescue deputy sherriff. Lovin Life." 8/01/2006 Javier Cedeno "Proud Father (daughter Jackilin,) Automotive Technician, Business Owner, Musician." 7/24/99 Dan Coffey "After BHS, went to PCC, University of Wyoming, and a few community colleges afterwards. Decided to complete the deal in 1991 at Georgia State with a BBA in International Finance. Followed that with an MBA in 1995. I've been married 12 years to wife Kim and blessed with three of the most beautiful children I have ever laid eyes on (Lauren 11, Nathan 5, and Lucas "El Nino" 3.) I've been with United Parcel Service the past 8 years and am the Americas Region Marketing Manager which takes me to many beautiful countries in Latin America (to include Panama, "mi patria.") We are currently living in Weston, Florida and loving it! Paul Conover "Left Panama in 1982 and went to FSU and graduated in 1985. From 1985-May 2000 I worked for Otis Elevator Company. Manager in Dallas, Ft. Lauderdale, Grand Cayman, Bahamas, and then from 1996-1999 I was Sr. Mgr. in Beijing, China. Covered all of China and traveled to 38 cities including Japan, Taiwan, Singapore, Korea, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Australia. What a wonderful experience. After 16 years with Otis I decided to have a career change in June 2000. I was recruited for the position of Director for Convenience Food Systems. This company is based in Bakel, Netherlands with a headquarters in McKinney, Texas. I currently live in Plano, Texas with my wife Maria Paredes (Panamanian) and our two daughters Nicole 5, and Natalie 2. Twenty years has flown by and I pray the next 20 years are as wonderful as the last." 9/23/00 Update: "I accepted a promotion to be Regional Director and President of CFS AOA Region, responsible for Africa, Asia, and Oceania. We moved from Plano,Texas to Bangkok, Thailand in Feb. 2007. Everyone has settled in well and although at times challenging, we make the best of it everyday." Oct. 2007 Yvonne Cooper "I have a Bachelors Degree in Interior Design, been married and divorced, still living in Panama and now hoping to leave here with my son (Luigi.)" 7/17/99 (Since Yvonne wrote this she has relocated to South Florida.) Nina Corson "I went to the Univ of Co and got a B.S. in accounting. I am currently the Marketing and Sales Controller at Leprino Foods in Denver Co. I live in Littleton Colorado with my husband and two kids (Steven and Devin.)" 8/1/99 Ronnie Deason "Since graduation June of 1980 I joined the Navy in October. I have been in every conflict in the Med area from Lebanon, Bosnia and Iraq (no fun.) Retired in May '02. I have been married for 20 years with my wife Nelly and I have three kids, Francesca, 21, junior at UCF business, Joseph, 18, freshman at USF medicine, and my baby Stephanie, 17, junior at a local Catholic High School. I live here in Jacksonville, FL and work for the Navy. For those that know my brother Troy he is married with three kids, 2 girls, 1 boy. He lives in Dallas and works for the brown guys (UPS) in management." 2/8/05 Jody de St. Germain “I’m back living
in
Shirley Dodd Saul "Living in Plantation which is Ft. Lauderdale (west.) Married with one child, Chase Saul. I'm a State Farm Insurance Agent. Last trip to Panama was June of 1999. Been back for several Carnivals and some weddings. Love living the South Florida lifestyle - boating, sea-dooing and trips to the Keys." 2/13/00 Brian Dooley "Lately just moved to Atlanta to take a new job with a firm in the construction field. I run the crews in the field and insure quality construction. I work out of my house most of the time and do follow up inspections in the field. Enjoying my freedom." 12/29/03 Lynn Dunning Harp "After leaving Panama I lived in Tampa till 92 and worked for a lawyer, Time magazine and Tampa General Hospital. Then I moved to Rogers, AR and married Jess Harp (BHS 79.) We have 3 children (Samantha Rae, Jess Nathan, Cheryl Renee) and I am now a home maker." 4/25/00 Vanessa Evering "I graduated from Balboa High School in 1980. Afterwards, I enrolled in Panama Canal College in the Fall of 1980 to later graduate with an A.A. degree in English. Twenty-one years later, I pursued my Bachelors Degree and completed it in the Fall of 2004." 1/03/05 Roger Forbes "Lived in Miami for a short while working at a electronics company as a tech. Left there and joined the Army in 81. I’ve been in the army since. I’m married with three kids Jamal 18 (attends Augusta University), Tiffany 16, and Trisha 12. I’m married to the former Gina Serbinio for 20 years now. I just returned from Iraq (my second trip). Recently promoted to Sergeant Major. I’m currently stationed in Baumholder Germany. I’ll be leaving Germany in November to attend the Sergeants Major Academy at Fort Bliss TX." 8/13/03 Diana Foster "I moved to Florida after graduation. Married an Englishman in 1984 but couldn't take the cold weather. It didn't take much to convince him to move to sunny Florida. We have two boys, Grant 16 who plays offensive guard (6'1", 270 lbs of solid muscle) and Brenan 13 who plays travel soccer. I'm still into horses; own two and take care of three others, work part-time and do some translating in between trail rides." 2/22/05 Leigh Frank Heath "I was active duty during Desert Storm. Did not stay active though. Live and work for the state of Virginia, working for Prince William County schools. Have the summers off--about 10 weeks. Get paid while I'm off--that's nice. Three unique children. My two boys are 21, and 16. My daughter is 13. Chris, 21, is just like a 1960's beatnick. Brad, 16, is very athletic and has too many girlfriends. Caitlyn is 13 and thinks she's 21. She is a state finalist for the National American Miss pageant. She's on the school dance team, and plays clarinet, and bass clarinet. She's also teaching herself how to play the flute on her own time." 2/09/06 Silvia (Sybil) Galindo Eastman "I went to Curundu Jr. High for 7th/8th and 9th. Then to Balboa until graduation. -- Attended Panama Canal College for one semester before relocating to Gainesville, Florida.------ Presently residing in Albuquerque New Mexico with my hubby. No children. Retired from the Air Force and now back in school, looking for another career." 5/30/06 Michele Gardill "DID make it to our 15 year reunion! Great to see folks again... When I'm not working I still like riding horses, playing flute, swimming. Enjoying sunny Florida with hubby Dwight. Had my own engineering consulting business for 5 years. Now back in corporate life: designed and built softgel vitamin plant. Now the Plant Manager!" 8/28/99 Don Gartlan "Graduated from Texas A&M. Married 14 years to Amy and have a 3 1/2 year old son, Zachary. The coolest! Have been in the investment industry since college. Recently moved to the Pacific Northwest where I am the Director of Russell Managed Portfolios for the Frank Russell Company. Living in Gig Harbor, Washington." 5/03 Leonor Georges Orlicki "I graduated from Miami University in 1984 after attending 2 years at the Panama Canal College & getting my associates there in 1982. I received my Bachelor's Degree in Business & have primarily been in sales. I did Financial Planning for 5 years and worked for MCI for two years before getting married in 1994. I have 2 children (Autumn & Josiah) and am now a stay at home Mom during the day & a Partylite Sales Consultant in the evenings (candle sales.) In 1993 I asked Jesus to be my Lord & Savior & have been a Born Again Christian ever since! He introduced me to my husband one month after I accepted His will for my life instead of trying to do it on my own. Now I have a wonderful family both at home and with the church-Calvary Chapel as well as the assurance that I will be spending Eternity in Heaven! That's the best thing that has happened to me in the last 20 years. I didn't know a lot of people in my class of 1980 since I came to Balboa halfway through our senior year but there are a few people I would love to see again. I actually knew more people from my brother's class 1981 and the ROTC gang. If I don't make it for the reunion, I hope you all have a great time!" 3/19/00 Michele Gerchow O'Halloran "After graduation I moved to Colorado then decided the cold was not for me. Moved back to Panama and attended PCC, Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua and FSU. Got married in 1985, divorced in 1989. Met the man of my life and married again. I currently live in Florida and work for the Department of Health as a Personnel Manager for Indian River County and have three great kids, Clay 15, Tatiana 14 and Conor 9. (Clay just cut his first CD with his "Heavy Metal Band.") My husband, Christopher has been activated and is an officer in the Coast Guard." 8/14/03 Chris Gordon
"Left Panama the day after graduation!
Headed to
Kiera Griffith Got married right out of high school, attended Clark College, Atlanta, GA. Graduated with degree in Community Health Education. Have been working as a Dialysis Nurse for the past 16 years. I have one son, Oscar, who will be 21 in October this year. I also have one grandson, Keyon, who is 2. 9/28/03 Richard Grimison "I did two years at PCC then went to the Merchant Marine Academy and graduated in 1986. I spent the next 11 years sailing as a deck officer in the Merchant Marine (mostly oil tankers) and upgraded my license to Master, unlimited tonnage. I returned to Panama to work as a Panama Canal Pilot from 1997 to 2000. In October 2000 I started working as a Harbor Pilot at Port Canaveral, Florida. I married Diana Huff (BHS '89) in 1996 and we have four children Carly, Tommy, Samantha, and Megan." 6/2003 John Hill "I attended and graduated the University of Texas at Arlington. After college Diana (a BHS class of '81 grad) and I got married and settled in the Dallas Ft. Worth area. In 1988 we were transfered to Tulsa, Oklahoma so Diana could take a job promotion and I could attend flight school at Spartan School of Aeronautics. Upon completion of my Flight Instructor ratings I became an instructor pilot. In 1993 I left flying as a profession, and took the position of Finance Director at Lexus of Tulsa. In 1995 I was promoted to New Car Sales and Leasing Manager where I work today. Our first son John came into our lives September 4th 1992. His brother Michael was born Christmas Eve 1996. Today, Diana works at home raising our two sons and we are nearing the completion of construction of our new home." 7/21/99 Gilberto Howard "After Balboa tried one year CZ College, was not for me, joined the Army 1981, served in California, Korea, back to California, Germany, Panama. Did 5 years as instructor in JOTC FT Sherman then moved to FT Campbell, KY and finally moved to Puerto Rico where I finished 20 yrs as ROTC instructor. Retired in 2001 and now living in Puerto Rico. Got married in 1989 and have a daughter and son, Yermira M and Gilberto Jr. Purchased some land in the interior of Panama (El Valle) and hoping to go home soon." 1/22/06 Terry Hughes Buchanan "Graduated in December so I didn't get to go through graduation. Fond memories of HS, especially the choir, 'secretarial club', and great Spanish classes! I went to LSU and Purdue. Finished with a PhD in Early Childhood Education and am back in Louisiana. Just got tenure and am now an Associate Professor. Have 2 kids - great little boys (10 and 7). I would love to go to a reunion sometime." 9/01 John Irvin "Dragged out of the Zone right after graduation in '80, graduated Texas A&M (Maritime) '85 - crammed 4 years of college in to 5. Sailed in the Merchant Marine 2 years, joined the Navy, went to flight school. 16 years, a lot of carrier landings and gray hairs later; I'm still flying Navy airplanes, divorced with two great kids, 10 and 13, enjoying the outdoors, stationed near Lake Tahoe in Nevada." 10/7/04 Hubert Jordan "Working and playing in the big city of Atlanta." 9/13/99 Richard Joyce "I am living in Panama working for Sony Corporation of Panama for the past ten years." 7/19/99 Obie Johnson
"Hello
from Sue Kelleher White "went to college--FSU (too much partying), graduated from Troy State, traveled as much as I could to Europe while my sister Mary lived in Belgium, got married to Dave and have one child--Jack, and twins on the way, have been working for USAA insurance for the past 12 years." 7/00 Walter Kenna "Went to PCC one year, TCC in Tallahassee, joined the Marines. Went to Parris Island for boot camp, went to 29 Palms Ca for Communications school, I served with 8th Tanks, Tallahassee, Florida , and 4th Amphibious Assault Bn in Jacksonville, some sea time with the U.S.S Harlan County. Got my military discharge in 1988. It reads HONORABLE. Joined up with a military contracting company to support the Marines once again under the MARITIME PREPOSITIONING SHIP PROGRAM...Allied Signal, went shipboard for five years around the globe. I was in the Persian Gulf during the war, I went to Honduras, Korea, Guam, Australia, Spain, UK, Begium, Kuwait, Baharain, many more countries, oceans, seas, canals and straits. Went through the Panama Canal by ship in 1988, and three times through the SUEZ canal during the Gulf War. All this between 1986-1991. Got back to the states. Went to aviation maintenance technology school in Utica, New York, got my Airframe and PowerPlant license and returned to the ships for another year. This time I went to IWO JIMA, Sasebo Japan, Okinawa, Philippines. There was no aviation jobs when I got out of school. Paid off some bills, saw more parts of the world, and took a job on Saipan in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariannas Islands, where I landed a job with the Airlines, and lived on the island for 5 years, and where I finally got married to a nice wonderful lady from the Philippines. Put in for a transfer for Houston, and here WE are. So I am still with the Airlines, and wife is working for the Hotel industry. " 5/2001 Tony Lopez "I left BHS just early of graduation, but thanks to a few friends (Linda & John) I can still proudly say I graduated from BHS in '80! (even though I finished my last quarter of English with a bunch of derelicts near Andrews AFB, DC) I went on to UCLA to get a Degree in Computer Engineering. Graduated in '85. Started my own Computer Software company in '87, and been happily going at it ever since! 1/23/04 Zamira Lama "During the last twenty years I have kept extremely busy taking care of our four children (Marlene, Jacobo, Diego, and Javier) two of which are twins!! At par with building my career as Industrial Hygienist with DOD. I worked for ten years at Gorgas Hospital until its closure in 1997 after which I worked for two years at Howard AFB until its closure. Now my husband and I run a consulting business on Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, and Industrial Hygiene issues. My husband is from Panama, our children are Panamanian, we plan on staying here a good while!!!" 11/11/99 Annette Lim Elizalde "I got married and have a wonderful son age 13. His name is Allan Lim, he is attending Rockway Middle School and is in the 7th grade. My husband's name is Mario Elizalde and he works doing construction. I was doing volunteering work in Olympia Heights Elementary School for 11 years as a teacher's aide for grades Kindergarten through First Grade with wonderful teachers. Now I am tutoring kids that don't know English. I really enjoy doing this." 11/14/04 Alfredo "Freddy" Martiz "Graduated in 79. Went to college in N.Y with Gerry Espinoza. Came back to Panama in 81. Joined the U.S army. Got station in Germany. Lived there for 14 years of my 20 year military career. My daughter Michaela was born there in 86. Currently living in Fort Hood, TX. Still in the military. Getting ready to go to Iraq. Should retire when I get back. Divorce, one kid." 2/2/03 Gregorio Mayers "I am a tenured Asst professor
and the Chair of the Susan Merklinger Fraiser
"I left Mariangeli (Mari) Miranda "I would have been a member of the BHS Class of ’80 had I stayed in Panama but my father was in the USAF and he was transferred to Maxwell AFB, Alabama. I spent my junior year at Prattville High school. Then we moved again to Tampa, Florida while my dad was stationed at MacDill AFB and I was a senior at Leto High School. I got a scholarship to go to Yale and graduated in 1984 with a degree in Spanish Literature and what would be considered a minor in British Studies. After several unsatisfying jobs, I pursued an acting career for the better part of nine years. I did have one tiny role in a kid’s movie, COP ‘N A HALF and I am credited as a stunt woman for those ten seconds of glory! I now work as a secretary for a senior executive in the planning department at a major motion picture studio in Hollywood, CA. I am still involved in community theater and tend to get cast in soprano roles in musicals. The funny thing is I couldn’t sing worth a lick back in high school. Now I have an operatic type voice due to some serious voice training. Nothing could have surprised me more! My current role: Golde in FIDDLER ON THE ROOF. I’m single and never been married but I have a bunch of nephews to spoil. My mother still lives in Tampa but my dad passed away this February. I’d love to hear from any one who remembers me from my days at St. Mary’s Parochial School, Curundu Junior High School and Balboa High School. Those were some three long years in the Zone!" 6/12/06
Bliss Morris Connerton
"Live
in Frisco, Texas. Married with 2 kids, Jake, a sophomore at LSU & Drew
a 5th grader. Have been in the Advertising Industry for last 8 years.
Email update: blissconnerton@tx.rr.com." 1/16/08
Omar Morris "All is well with me and my family. I've been in St. Louis now since 1986. I got married in 1991 and have two wonderful kids: Xiomara (14) and Omarcito (13.) I'm currently a television broadcast editor. I'm also an ordained minister. I teach a bi-weekly bible study in a local city prison." 9/26/07 Mike Mull "I graduated from University of Georgia in 1985 (I was on the 5 year plan) and, excluding a year in the Ft. Lauderdale area, have lived in the Atlanta area since then. I married an Atlanta native 6 1/2 years ago (her name is Traci) and am currently a pre-sales systems engineer manager for an information security company, RSA Security. For those of you in the computer industry, we make the SecurID authentication tokens. I look forward to hearing from many long lost friends soon." 6/20/03 Kathy Newbury Collins "Left for Miami in June 1980 to work for Air Miami in flight control for a year. Got married to Jim (CHS 74) and have lived a little of everywhere, Germany, Denver, Dothan, Oklahoma, before settling in Huntsville, Alabama. We have two beautiful daughters, Jackie, who is in her first year of college, and Erin, a senior in High School. I have been teaching for several years, beginning in DODDS-Germany and now in Hunstville City schools--mostly upper elementary and made the move to third grade two years ago. Had a great time at the reunion this year. See all of you at our 25th!" 10/7/04 Carla Ormsbee
“After graduating from BHS in 1980, I
attended
Edwin Ortiz "After graduating, I went to Puerto Rico with my parents, played some baseball but threw my arm out so I joined the Air Force in January 1982. Retired from the Air Force on 1 Sept 2005 and became a Contractor working in Central Command at Macdill AFB (Tampa, Florida) as an Intelligence Analyst. While in Panama, I lived on Fort Clayton and was good friends with Dwight Hodgens. We still keep in touch, he is back in Panama now." 11/21/05 Billy O'Sullivan "Took in a semester at PCC before my parents retired/moved us to Tampa, FL. Graduated from the University of South Florida, Tampa, FL in '84. Put my well-earned degree right to work...teaching tennis at a local country club. Met my wife at that time (been married 17 years). I went on for a Masters in Theology and graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, Ft Worth, TX in '89. While in seminary, I entered the US Air Force as a reserve chaplain. We returned to Tampa where I pastored a church and completed a CPE internship at Tampa Gen Hosp. The Air Force brought me on Active Duty in '94. We've served in Alamogordo NM (Holloman AFB), Columbus MS (Columbus AFB), Anchorage AK (Elmendorf AFB) and, currently, Baltimore MD (Fort Meade). Always great to hear from you ... osullivan5@hotmail.com" 3/19/05 Ernie Paiva
"Currently living in Hampton, Virginia. Work for family business building new
homes. Recently engaged and working on having a full house in near future. Looking forward to the next reunion."
3/3/02 Kaye Richey "After graduating in 1980, I continued my Terminal Technology degree at CZC/PCC. Did four years there before they ran out of courses. I left to USF in Tampa and realized it was too cold. Went back to Panama for my dad’s retirement a year later and found a job with the Army. Ended up staying until 1999 and witnessed lots of changes, but rolled with it. I made lots of new friends throughout those years, hanging out with the likes of Johnny Hern, Chili McArthur, Marco Robinson and TY. Played tons of softball, drove my jeep into the ground and fished with the Gary Abbott almost weekly. I lived in Cocoli between Mikey Young and Jimmy Wiese for the last 8 years, so it was anything but boring. Luckily my maid continued to clean up after my mess. Not to be outdone by Richard, I married a youngster named Cathy Nelson from Gamboa. She was class of 1980-something (read 9) just like Diana. We married in 1995 and have two kids: Matthew, age 9 and Laura, age 5. We’re working on a third. No plans on trying to keep up with the Grimison’s in the kids department, though. We left Panama in ’99 when US Army South moved to Eastern Dominican Republic. Stayed there for 5 years enjoying the weather and the beaches, but hating the traffic and the attitudes. Last year (2004), the Army moved again to San Antonio, where we now reside. Cathy’s sister (who married Kenny Fearon) lives an hour away, so it’s nice having family around for a change. Although I travel to Central and South America monthly for work, I’m still keeping an eye on Panama for keeps. Someday… So…not as exciting as Frankie’s life, but fun all the same.” Feb 2005 Amy Rivera Ellis "Working!!! No, really left Panama in 1986 moved to Charleston, SC then moved to Gainesville, Fl. My Mom, brother Ivan, Ricky, & Ronnie still live in CHAS, SC. Cindy & Andy live in Virginia. David (unknown whereabouts) if you know tell us!! Joanne is moving back to California, lives in Houston right now. Linda lives in Geneva Switzerland. Dad's in Puerto Rico." (Amy has daughters Monica 17 & Emily 7.) 3/13/00 Mark Robinson "Work for Varian Oncology Systems. Fishing and Diving." 8/4/99 Roland Rodriguez "I graduated from Georgia Tech in 84 and missed my graduation ceremony so I could marry Leila, a beautiful Puerto Riqueña. No graduation ceremony could compare to BHS 80. Remember the parachute on Bondurant's head? I'd give anything for a picture. Anyhow, I went back to Tech-Georgia not Chorrillo-for my MSEE and moved to Ft. Worth TX. We have four beautiful, intelligent, and witty Texan girls: Michelle (14), Melissa (12), Monica (10), and Madeline (8). We've been living in Round Rock, TX which is just outside of Austin since 92. I was in the military defense industry until last December when I started working for Dell Computers as engineering development manager in the performance notebook line. A couple of years ago I got a set of bongos and last year I got some congas so I've been learning to play them in the little spare time I can find. Last year I joined the Knight of Columbus to get more involved with helping the community." 9/01 Eva Foster-Roman "After Balboa, joined the Army, got out in 84, am still in the Reserves and work for the Federal Goverment (The Pentagon) for the Inspector General's Office (Army). Have a daughter, Shel, who's 3 years old. Live in Virginia...for now." 8/2001 Lourdes Royo Genier Since I graduated from BHS in 1980, I got married, divorced, and remarried. Have been for 14 years. I'm living in Canada, Calgary, Alberta, to be specific. Have two beautiful children, a boy 12, Steven and a girl 8, Kazsandra (who is going to turn me grey when she becomes a teenager.) Both of my kids are heavy in to sports. Steven plays top division of whatever sport he is playing (hockey, soccer, or lacrosse) and Kazsandra she is middle of the pack (hockey or soccer.) I have been working for a company called "General Dynamics Canada" for the past 11 years and loving it. My job is very demanding but I get to travel. I also teach aerobics and coach soccer. I try to get back to Panama at least once every three years to see my mother, sister, and family who are still living in Panama. I miss Panama very much especially the nice hot weather since here we freeze 6 months of the year, but the skiing is beautiful. Who would guess that I would become a skier. I plan on taking snowboarding lessons next season. I need to keep up with my kids. 7/1/2004 Ina Russell Eells "After graduation I left Panama and lived in Denver, Colorado for almost a year. I then moved to Texas, my parents were transferred to San Antonio and attended college. I moved to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina and have been here for 24 years. I have been married for 23 years to Marty and have 3 beautiful girls - Rebecca (20) is a junior at Duke University in North Carolina studying pediatric genetics, Christina (18) is a freshmen at Coastal Carolina University here in Myrtle Beach and will be transferring next year to Clemson University studying communications & music, and finally Hannah (10) is in the 4th grade. My husband is a fireman with the City of Myrtle Beach and has a landscaping business. I have been an administrator at Living Faith Church for almost 20 years. Marty may be retiring in a few years and we look forward to doing a lot of travelling. Please email me at ieells@sc.rr.com if you are ever going to be in Myrtle Beach." 3/04/05 John Rydlund "Graduated from the Merchant Marine Academy in 1984. Became a U.S. Army Lieutenant after graduation. Moved to Houston as a civilian in 1987 and began to work in the maritime field ever since. I married in 1995 (wife Jan) and am now the proud (and tired) father of 3 year old Jessica. I am now working as a manager for the Port of Houston. I learned to like working with ships from my days in the CZ. I love my work." 2/14/00 Curtis Sanders "I've been retired for the last 5 years, ok just kidding! I began a career in dental technology in 1982, married my wife Kim in 84. We bought a little house in Allen Texas and have watched this small town explode with new growth. We have two boys Ryan 11, and Collin 8 who are a lot less trouble than I was at their age. Work, school, and soccer consume our daily lives. In 1997 we built a new home here in Allen and plan on being here for awhile." 2/27/00 Mike Scott "Hanging out overseas." 5/10/00 Mike Seitz "Attended PCC for 2 years graduated, moved to North Dakota for a year. Moved to North Carolina to play rugby and go to school. Moved to Florida to live on the beach. Moved to Mississippi to play rugby and go to school. Got married in '89. Moved to Florida to be house husband. Moved back to Mississippi to play rugby and go to school. Graduated. Taught HS in Mississippi two years. Moved to Japan in '93 to teach HS for DODDS. Starting my 7th year here. oh yeah....got divorced in '94." 7/19/99 Sherri Swardell Vizcarra "We left Panama for the US in May of 1978. After finishing my last 2 years of high school in PA, I went on to graduate from Penn State in 1984. I lived a fun single life in Atlanta for 11 years then went to visit Mike Vizcarra (BHS ''79) in San Diego. I fell in love with him (and San Diego), so we got married and lived in San Diego for 2 years, before moving to various Naval bases all over the US and Japan. After turning over his command at VFA-102 (NAS Atsugi, Japan) in June of 2004, we moved to Tampa just in time to experience the worst hurricane season in anyone's memory! Mike works at MacDill AFB but is actually a Commander in the Navy. We will celebrate our 11th anniversary this year and have two children, Tori (9) and Nick (7). Since I left Panama near the end of my sophomore year, I'm looking forward to this year's 25th reunion and becoming reacquainted with anyone who even remembers me! :)" 3/02/05 Marianna Tanguy Hetrick "Majored in Jazz Studies at North Texas State for three years then bailed out to learn about myself in Psychology (should of stayed in music). Got a PhD in psych from Ball State in Munice, Indiana....where I met my husband of 15 years...he's a musician too. I was an Air Force Psychologist for 4 1/2 years...lived in Santa Barbara, CA...(Vandenburg AFB) for 15 years....taught college classes, private piano lessons, played with numerous bands, did some therapy...we just moved to Austin Texas....and we LOVE it. Have two Beagles and a cat....and a King size bed.... writing and playing music...would love to attend the next reunion." 4/28/06
Daphne Terry Hall
"After BHS did a stint at PCC and B4 the war ensued I
moved to W. Germany and traveled Europe with my familia. I worked for the
Army for a few and hit U.S. soil in '86. Lived in Massachusetts then left
for Sin City in '91. (My Momz entire family have retired there).
Met my hubby Gerry and married in '93.( No Kiddo's
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It's '06, we are sick of the desert.
Gerry and I are selling the homestead, buying a 40ft RV and traveling for a
bit. We will settle in Washington State." 8/14/06Veronica Vela-Cook "Joined the Air Force. Got out Dec 1999. Am currently living in Colo Springs and work at the Air Force Academy. Am married and have a 12 year old son (Matthew.)" 5/10/00 Leslie Wallace Czwakiel "I graduated from the Ohio State University 1987. MBA from Gonzaga University. Worked for Ford Motor Co. and last five years worked at Boston University Medical School as a Dir. of Financial Aid for School of Public Health. Home since July 1996 with my daughters (Solana age 3 and Miranda age 1) and part time computer consulting. Got married to Ray in Panama in 1988. Due to my husband being an USAF officer, lived in Spokane, WA and Cheyenne, WY. Had the knack of meeting people from Panama along the way. Ray left AF and got JD from BU School of Law. Live in Boston area where I speak Spanish to the kids all the time - that is why I took career hiatus for a few years. Have visited Panama throughout years. Spent Xmas 1998 w/family in Panama." 8/24/99 Christy Walsh Taylor "Graduated from the College of Charleston in 1984 with an art degree. Then moved to Germany where my Dad was stationed. Then moved to Las Vegas, NV where I had some family and lived there 12 years. I worked as a Graphics Illustrator at the test site. Married a Vegas Detective for a very short period of time. Then spent 5 years figuring out why I married the Vegas Detective. I started painting and having shows in galleries around town, which was a lot of fun and my company paid for me to get an MBA so I could move up to graphics supervisor. Then I married a really cool Air Force security guy and had two super cool kids. Now living in Nokesville, VA outside of DC with husband Tom, Madison-6 and Zach-3, and Mom, Jean Walsh, who lives down the street. Have a small art business while stay-at-home-momming. See www.TaylordDesign.com." 1/1/05 Bobbee Weigle Tyson "Have been enjoying life! Married for 13 years and have two TERRIFIC BOYS!! Kenneth is 7 and William is 6." 3/20/00 Bernie Welch "I taught school for 12 years. Then wised up and went back to school and got a law degree. Now I'm an attorney. I'm going back to school to University of Florida for the 2000-2001 school year to get an Ll. M. (Masters in Tax on top of the law degree.)" 2/9/00 Dean Young "Same thing I did when I was in my first 18. Enjoying life. 'Having fun.'" 8/13/99 Frank Young "Left the Zone in 1981. Went to a Vo-Tech school in Clearwater for two years. Moved to Washington State. Left there for Alaska for the summer for work. Moved back to Seattle and landed a job with the Boeing Co. and have been here ever since. YAWN......" 3/16/00
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