Class of 1996
Name: Kay Link (Raymond)
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Penscola, FL
Date: Jul 17, 2008
Comments: UPDATE:
Kay and John have completed their deployment to Sicily. While in Sicily, Kay had her second child, Malia. After returning to the states, they have been as NAS Pensacola where her husband John is an instructor (No more sea duty!) Since they have been back in Pensacola, they have had their third child, Chloe.
John is looking forward to retirement from the military in two years.
Name: Topp
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Gibsonton
Date: Jul 1, 2008
Comments: Hope all is well with every one. I just wanted to let you know I'm in a process of opening a Thai restuarant in Riverview. We've just started the contructions/renovations at this point, and looking to open the door at the end of August. I'll post the grand opening date on this site once I know for sure when the constructions will be comopleted. I hope to see some of you at the grand opening. If not, please stop by when you're in Tampa or near Riverview. Take care...
Name: Joe Nelson
Class of: 96
Now living in: St Pete, Florida
Date: May 12, 2008
Comment: Looking for AMY PHETTERPLACE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Please contact me if you know how to get in contact with her!
Name: Dawn Cobb (Disko)
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Port Richey
Date: Nov 19, 2007
Comments: I can not believe that it has been 11 years since graduation. I am now working as a RN at Moffitt Cancer Center at USF in Tampa. I have been a nurse going on 5 years now. I am happily married to a Ridgewood grad and we have a beautiful 3 year old daughter.
Name: John Barolo
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Tampa
Date: Jul 27, 2007
Comments: Living in Tampa now and married for almost 5 years. I work down in Hyde Park and live in north Tampa.
Name: Krysia Viquez (Villalobos)
Class of: 1996
Now living in: salem, Ma
Date: Feb 14, 2007
Comments: I now work for Xerox @ Putnam. I'll be learning the Docutech center
and shipping and recieving. All is still quiet in out here. salem doesn't get
busy till October then we get all the nuts looking for witches and ghosts. Their
is a really old jail from the early 1900's or later. it's blocked off so you
can't get inside but you can see thru the windows. Gotta go work to do.
Name: Jessica (Murphy) Paxton
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Holiday
Date: Jan 3, 2007
Comments: I just wanted to wish everyone a happy new year. I hope it is a great one. I am still at Community Hospital in New Port Richey. My
daughter will be 8 this year. Where does the time go? I myself am training for a new job at the hospital, and have many great things coming
up. Looking forward to a good 2007. Feel free to drop me a line anytime.
Name: April
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Date: Dec 27, 2006
Comments: Well l just wanted to say hello to everyone. Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas. Still living in Va Beach, Va. My husband
has been in the Navy for 9 years, my son Andrew will be 6 years old in Feb. and my daughter Victoria just turn 2 years old. I have my own Daycare
business and selling Avon.
I have a myspace which is: http://www.myspace.com/aprilmarie28
Well hope you all have a HAPPY NEW YEARS!!!!!!!!!
Name: Krysia Viquez (Villalobos)
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Salem, Mass
Date: Oct 11, 2006
Comments: Made the move to Salem and loving it
.Left my job an looking for a new one. I loved the place but it was taking a toll on my sanity. Enrolled
my daughter in a very nice school. They only have grades Pre-K thru 5th. One class of each,
it's a smaller school but they get more one on one attention which will give her a head start in the long run.
Name: Amy N. Williams
Class of: 1996
Now living in: New Port Richey, FL
Date: Aug 29, 2006
Comments: OMG! It's been how long???? Well, I hope everyone is well. I'm sad to know I missed out on the reunion, but I never received anything about it.... Hum
Time has changed a lot for me because ten years ago I didn't realize I would be putting my baby in Kindergarten in 2006. I have a lady-killer (blue eyes &
blond hair) on my hands and he's almost
as tall as me. I know, I know, it's not saying much. I was with his Dad for almost 7yrs., but we finally called it off over a year ago. It was for the best. So, Travis and I
started over on our own last year and now I'm planning a wedding and Travis is giving me away. I met a wonderful guy that Travis and
I both fell in love with. He's a great person and nothing comes before Travis and I. I got lucky!!!
I e-mailed Topp, but I guess he didn't want to talk. Thanks a lot! Just Kidding.
Well, everyone take care and it's good to look back and see things are going well....
Name: Whitney Guzdzial
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Atlanta, GA
Date: Aug 15, 2006
Comments: Hi there! Topp, I just wanted to apologize for not making it to the reunion last month, I was
in the middle of moving at the time. I hope you guys had a great time and if you plan an annual get together,
please count me in. I'm currently living in Atlanta, GA and it doesn't look like I'm going anywhere anytime soon.
I've recently started a new job at the Coca-Cola Company and bought a new townhouse, so I will be in Atlanta
for at least a few more years. Hope that everyone is doing great!!
Name: Amy Hansen (Terwilliger)
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Ronkonkoma, NY (Long Island)
Date: Aug 5, 2006
Comments: So it looks like I missed a pretty good party at the reunion! I would have loved to attend but work
and living over a 1000 miles away kept me away. If you guys ever do decide to do a yearly get together, keep me in
mind. I'd love to catch up with everyone.
Name: Sara Walsh
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Washington D.C.
Date: Jul 25, 2006
Comments: Thanks Topp and Eric for organizing the reunion! I'm sorry I couldn't be a part of it because I
was right (literally) in the middle of another tv move. I am now a sports anchor/reporter for CBS in
Washington D.C. . The email to get me at:
sarawalsh10@gmail.com
. Hope everyone is well and one of these days I'll wind up back in Tampa.
Name:
Clas sof: 96
Now living in:
Date: Jul 24, 2006
Comments: Didn't get to attend the reunion,
But would love to see pictures of it, and everyone.
Can someone post some?
Name: Melissa Remy
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Tallahassee
Date: Jul 20, 2006
Comments: I had a really great time at the reunion (and afterwards)!!! Did anyone peel Nick off the bench
at Chili's yet??? Topp and Eric, thanks so much for setting it all up. Hopefully it won't take ten years for all of us
to get together again. Heather, best of luck at your wedding! Can't wait to see you all again! If you want pictures, let
me know, I have Camille, Stacy and my pics.
Name: Topp S.
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Gibsonton
Date: Jul 10, 2006
Comments: Hello C/O '96! I apologize for taking so long to give a debrief of our class reunion. We had
about 50 attendees at the reunion dinner and also about 30 attendees at the reunion picnic. I believe all of
the events turned out really well, even the golf outing - at least I had a great time! I want to thank Eric Young
for spending a lot of his personal time to deal with the Reunion Makers. I also want to thank Matt Knauber
for allowing us to use his grill at the picnic.
All in all, I think the Reunion Makers did okay. The only complaints that came to my attention were
that there was no one from Reunion Makers present at the event to coordinate the group pictures, the DJ that
they selected was late, and some class members did not receive invitations. I would have coordinated the
class picture, but my mind was on Crown and soda all night long!
Lastly, those of you who attended any of the reunion events, please send me any pictures that you've taken so
I can create the reunion photo album for any of you who care to have one. Once I have collected enough pictures,
I will burn these pictures and all of the materials that were presented at the reunion on a CD for you. All you have
to do is send me a blank disk with a self-addressed stamped envelope and I'll send it right back to you. My address is
9421 Cypress Harbor Dr. Gibsonton, FL 33534
Name: Jessica (Murphy) Paxton
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Holiday
Date: Jun 30, 2006
Comments: I just wanted to say thank you to Topp and Eric. I couldn't make it to the dinner, but I had a
lot of fun at the picnic. I would definetely be up for getting together at least once a year.
Name: Jason VanOchten
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Hudson
Date: Jun 29, 2006
Comments: I had a great time at the picnic. I think a yearly thing would be great and hopefully I'll be
able to catch a round of golf next time if I am not racing that weekend.
http://www.rocketdogracing97.com
Name: Matt Knauber
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Npr
Date: Jun 28, 2006
Comments: I have to say, The reunion was a great time and thanks to topp and eric for holding it
all togethor. We should all get togethor at least once a year. Please contact me if you are in town and want
to get togethor. Matt
Name: Topp S.
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Gibsonton
Date: Jun 18, 2006
Comments: I don't have an actual count of how many tickets have been purchased for the reunion. I will
reach out to Pat West, the event coordinator from the Reunion Makers, on Monday. I will send the information
to every one as soon as I find out. As far as the pinic on Sunday, your entire family, including kids and
relatives are welcome. All Eric and I asked for is $5/adult so that we can get enough food and beverages for
every one. It dosen't mean, however, that you're not welcome if you can't pay. We just ask for every one
to chip in so that the cost is not so much out of my pocket. I will have a collection jar at our reunion
dinner for those who have not sent me the money for the picnic. I will see you all in a week.
Name: Karen Strawn
Class of: 1996
Now living in: New Port Richey
Date: Jun 18, 2006
Comments: If anyone has tried to view Jason Beggs memorial site and were unable to
it is now working again and viewable by everyone.
www.jason-beggs.memory-of.com
Name: Matt Knauber
Class of: 1996
Now living in: npr
Date: Jun 15, 2006
Comments: Cheyenne, Please inform all classmates that they are all welcome to come and if they didn't
get an invite its probably sitting at their last residence. Please refer them to reunionmakers.com or here. As
for the picnic, please bring kids and soccer balls and fun. As for a count on how many attending. They dont
post these things, I guess for good reasons. Hopefully we'll see you there.
Name: Angelina Tripepi-Leggiere
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Port Richey, FL
Date: Jun 14, 2006
Comments: New E-mail address. Please note change of e-mail address. Thanks
Name: Cheyenne George (Parker)
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Edmond OK
Date: Jun 13, 2006
Comments: I was looking at the reunion makers website and part of the cost we are paying them was to include invitations,
postage, finding missing classmates, and stuffing envelopes among other things. I know I and many other classmates
I have talked to never received an invitation, Does anyone know anything about that? Also does anyone have a count on
how many are registered so far for the reunion? And are kids allowed at the picnic/BBQ? Hopefully I will see you all there. Cheyenne :-)
Name: Karen Strawn
Class of: 1996
Now living in: New Port Richey
Date: Jun 11, 2006
Comments: I just wanted to let everyone now that I have a website for Jason Beggs Memory If you are interseted the address is
www.jason-beggs.memory-of.com
Put any memories or pictures. If you want light a candle for him. If you need help you can email me
Name: Matt Knauber
Class of: 1996
Now living in: City of NPR
Date: Jun 9, 2006
Comments: Top Tim and I will be playing!!
Name: Topp S.
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Gibsonton
Date: Jun 8, 2006
Comments: Sorry, I misunderstood Matt's e-mail. He and Tim are not playing. So that means I have 10 spots open. Sorry Matt!
Name: Topp S.
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Gibsonton
Date: Jun 8, 2006
Comments: For those who are interested in a round of golf on the morning of June 24th, I have reserved
12 spots starting at 8:45 am for $29.00/person at Seven Springs Country Club. Currently, I have myself,
Eric Young, Matt Knauber, Tim Curley committed to play. That leaves 8 more spots for any one who whould like to
join us. Please let me know by June 17th. Thanks!
Name: Joleen
Class of: 1996
Now living in: New Port Richey
Date: Jun 7, 2006
Comments: I just wanted to say hello to everyone. I will not be able to attend our reunion because I will
be on a cruise! I hope you all have fun taking a trip down memory lane, everyone have a drink for me!
Name: Topp S.
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Gibsonton
Date: Jun 6, 2006
Comments: Thanks, Matt, for letting me know you're attending! I also want to let every one know that
I have not received any story or pictures that you may want to share with your classmates at the reunion. I'm
sure all of you have some thing to share since you left GHS ten years ago. Even if you don't think you are
attending the reunion, some pictures to update your old friends of your current life would really be appreciated. All
of us have gone on and made great new friends, but it would really be unfortunate if you can't share your life
with the old friends. If it's sounds like I'm begging, it's because I am...Please...With a cherry on top! I hope to see all of you on the 24th.
P.S. - My email is
toppski@verizon.net
and my cell is 813-924-1895. Let me know if you have any question.
Name: Matt Knauber
Class of: 1996
Now living in: The city of New Port Richey
Date: Jun 3, 2006
Comments: Just purchased My tickets last night along with a few other class mates please come out and join
in the event. You will wish you had come if you don't. Bring baseball gloves and frisbees to the park and have
some fun at least! Matt
Name: Topp S.
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Gibsonton
Date: May 24, 2006
Comments: Guys, Please read the message below from the Reunion Makers...I know that many of you are waiting for the last minute to order your tickets, but it's only 4 weeks away
so there's isn't much time if you think about it. The more people who show up, the more fun the evening will be, so please consider buying tickets. REMEMBER: You have to purchase online, because they will not be available at the door...Thanks!
Gulf Class of 1996
Our reunion is only a few weeks away! I know many of you have already registered at reunionmakers.com, but if you’re one of the few who haven’t, do so today!
Registration is free and easy! Just visit reunionmakers.com and follow the simple steps. Through our website you may also submit a memory book entry
which allows you to share what you have been doing since high school. If you provide a valid email address, you will receive a free copy of the Reunion E-Book after the event, whether you’re able to attend or not!
Late registration for ticket prices will begin soon, however there is still time to purchase your reunion ticket at the regular price. Buy your tickets and/or the Snapshot CD (containing all the reunion photos) online at reunionmakers.com or by calling
800-977-6201.
THERE WILL BE NO TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR!
If you are in contact with other classmates, encourage them to register and attend the reunion. I’m looking forward to seeing you all there! Help spread the word to make this a night we’ll never forget!
Name: Leslie
Class of: 1996
Now living in: New Port Richey
Date: May 22, 2006
Comments: Hey, just wanted everyone to know I just saw in the Sunday 5/21 obits that Jason Beggs passed
away Fri 5/12. Not sure how many of you remember that name....swimmers will. He apparently leaves behind a
girlfriend and a little girl. Very sad.
Name: Krysia Viquez (Villalobos)
Class of: 1996
Now living in: malden, MA
Date: May 20, 2006
Comments: Well I finally finished school. The 8 months of hell are over. It only took me 4 days to find a job.
I now work at Tri-City Mental Health. I work Upstairs with the Doctors and the Social Workers.
And I love it there. It's a 15min walk or a 5min drive from my house.
Course that will change since I'm moving to Salem in the next 2 months. Yes salem is where all the witch's
were burned. it's pretty cool little town I love spending weekends out there. Gotta go lots to do.
Name: Topp S.
Class of: '96
Now living in: Tampa
Date: Apr 20, 2006
Comments: Hey guys, I have to apologize up front for not being able to give you the updates on our finalized plan
for the reunion sooner. I won't share the boring details with you, but I don't think you'll hold a grudge against me.
So here it is. Below is the itinerary for the entire weekend:
Saturday, June 24th -
10AM - 3PM C/O 1996 Golf Classic ** SEE BELOW
Location: Seven Springs Country Club
Price: TBA (Contact Topp or Eric Young)
5PM - 6:30PM Happy Hour at Chili's
Location: Corner of SR 54 and Little Rd.
7PM - 8PM Doors open for reception
Location: Seven Springs Country Club
8:30PM - 9:30pm Dinner
9:30PM - 9:45PM Ice Breaker
9:45PM - 9:55PM Class reunion photo
10:00PM -12:00AM Dancing and mingling.
Sunday, June 25th
12PM - 6PM C/O 1996 Picnic ** SEE BELOW
Location: Fred Howard Park - Shelter 1
Activities: BBQ, kickball, volleyball,
and soak up the sun on the beach.
** For those of you who are interested in the golf game on Saturday, June 24th, please let me or Eric know by May 30th so we
can set up proper tee times. Eric and I are also asking those of you who are planning to attend the picnic on Sunday,
June 25th to send us $5/person so that we can have funds for food and beverages. Send your check to me at 9421 Cypress Harbor
Dr. Gibsonton, FL 33534. Also send me an email that you've sent me a check so that I know I should be expecting a check
in my mailbox. Just a safety precaution. Lastly, if any of you want more details of the Reunion Makers itinerary,
please let me know and I'll forward you what Pat West has sent me. See you on June 24th.
Name: April Kumley (Skaggs)
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Virginia Beach Va
Date: Apr 18, 2006
Comments: I just wanted to say hello to everyone. Hope you all had a wonderful Easter.
Name: Jennifer Dodge
Class of: 1996
Now living in: Atlanta
Date: Apr 13, 2006
Comments:
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