Classmate News
Welcome to Classmate News. Here you'll find information that classmates
have submitted to the site to tell you about themselves. Other news
relevant
to the John Jay Class of 1978 can also be found here.
Mr. Dan Schreiber, band director at John Jay for 24 years, was killed
when
his plane went down near Blanco, Texas. Details
can be found here.
Please use the "Where are YOU now?"
link to submit news that you
want the rest of the classmates to know about.
It will be posted here.
Classmate Information
Analiese Espurvoa, Class of '78
(updated email)
email:
AERod1114@satx.rr.com
Analiese Espurvoa in 1978, still in San
Antonio, happily married 22 years in November to
Daniel Rodriguez. I have 3 great kids Amanda
20, DJ 18 and Jessica 14. The 2 oldest went to John
Jay, my daughter Amanda was in the band. It was
great to see her on the football field like her
mom. We moved out towards Castroville and they
graduated from Medina Valley in 2001 and 2002. Any
old Pep Squad members of the "Squad of 1978" (and
you know who you are!) send me a line and
lets catch up. Can't wait for the 25 year reunion,
the 20th was great.
James Hernandez, Class of '78
email: kijh19@earthlink.net
(9/7/08)
Hello John Jay Class of 1978,
How are you doing? I am sorry I did not attend the 30th
anniversary reunion. I am blessed with being a married to Kim Ingle and
she is disabled. She had a bad weekend the weekend of the reunion. We
have been married 15 years and no children, but 8 toy poodles. I have
been in touch with some of you through Chirstmas cards and I will still
be in touch. I enjoyed the pictures of the reunion and I thought to
myself "my God have I changed that much!" I live in the country near a
town of Manor, Texas, which is near Austin, Texas some 13 miles away. I
live around 2.4 acreas and $25,000.00 to finish paying off the
mortgage. I was in accelerated plan to pay off sooner, but a home
central a/c had to be replace and a lot of my money goes for gasoline.
Hope to hear from some of you. If you like write at po box 144682,
Austin Tx 78714, cell phone 512-775-0046 and e-mail kijh19@earthlink.net
God Bless you all,
Sincerely,
James
james hernandez
Janet Hassall (Heinz), Class of '77/78
email: jmheinz4@yahoo.com
(10/07)
Hi!!!!!!
My name is Janet Hassall (Heinz). I was in the class of "78", however I managed to graduate in the class of "77". Go Team! A couple of years after graduating, I married Brian Bippert (class of "76") and he entered the Air Force. We spent 4 yrs in Phoenix and returned to SA when he got out. We later divorced. I have been with my husband now for 22 years. My husband is a new home contractor and I am a medic on the ambulance service here. We live in Princeville, IL which is 20 miles from Peoria. We have lived here for 21 years and have 2 children. Justin, (from my previous marriage), is 25, and my daughter Arin is 15 and a sophomore in high school. I go back to SA at least every 2 yrs to see my father and brother who still live there. Feel free to contact me about any upcoming events and if I'm in town I will definitely attend. Have a great day!!!
Jon Marshall, Class of '78
email: calicojack@marshalltrio.com
Howdy y'all,
Perhaps you remember me as the boy who had the scraggly goatee and longish bushy hair running around the halls of John Jay. I figure that if Mrs. Carnahan's impromptu lectures about the dangers of drug abuse upon sight of me are any indication that most of you figured I would end up in prison or worse. The funny thing is that none of that was true. I didn’t “really” abuse alcohol or drugs in high school or in university. I bring all of that up to contrast what I did do. I worked for 10 years as a social worker with people with AIDS and older adults in Austin. Since then, I’ve been living in Busan, South Korea where I’ve taught English as a foreign language for almost 10 years. I am now the coordinator of the foreign faculty at Pusan National University.
I married a French Canadian woman that I met here and we had a daughter last spring! It’s been fun seeing all of the pictures and recognizing the older faces of all of my classmates. If I’m in the States for the 25th reunion, I’ll be there. Take care, y’all!
Jon Marshall
P.S. Would you consider including John Homberger (sp?) on the in memoriam page? He accidentally shot himself in the head during the summer of our sophomore year. It was quite tragic and upsetting at the time. He was a good kid who was taken from us too young. I’m sure he would have grown into a fine adult, too. Also, I believe John French died of a brain tumor during our sophomore year. I’m not certain of this, but I’m pretty sure.
Anna Phelps-Richardson, Class of '78
email: Anabelley@hotmail.com
I attended Jay from 74-77, moving away my senior year,(thanks alot Mom
and Dad)! I have been married for almost 24 years and we have
5 children and one fantastic granddaughter. We have lived in Newport News,
Va. for the last 16 years where I have been busy keeping up with my
family. Please drop me an email, I would love to catch up with
everyone.
John Benavides, Class of '78
email:
john_benavides@comcast.net
I'm living in Dallas, Texas. Been working
for Hewlett Packard for 15 years designing computers (high end servers).
I have three kids (18, 14, and 13). I married a girl I met
in college (University of Texas) and we have been married almost 20th
years. Time sure passes quickly.
Mike Fritz, Class of '78 (update)
email: fritzf16@mindspring.com
Hi,
Thanks to hard work on the part of Johnny Villalobos & Co., a VERY good time was had
by all at the 25th reunion.
I really enjoyed catching up with long lost classmates: hope to see the rest of you
at the 30th!
Mike Fritz
- - -
[Hi!
I just retired as an AF Lt Col flying F-16s in Phoenix, and went from the desert to Seattle where I'm checking out as a civilian F/A-22 instructor for Boeing. Married for 20 years
and have two boys, ages 13 and 10. Definitely looking forward to the 25th reunion.
See you there!
Mike Fritz.]
Carl Fraser, Class of '78
email: cfraser@ptd.net
Just a quick update...Carl Fraser Class
of '78 has a new email addy. Email when
you get a chance.
Linda Olivarri de-Trinidad, Class of '78
email: ltrinida@bellsouth.net
Hey "Class of 78" At our 20 year
reunion, I laughed at all the ladies that had just
had babies! Kept asking myself..how could they
have a baby at their age? Well,funny how things happen....Guess what condition I found
myself after the 20 year reunion? Looking forward
to 25 (please no more surprises)
Linda Olivarri de-Trinidad
Mary (Rollow) Lewis, Class of '78
email: glewis1@satx.rr.com
We still are in SA. My husband and
I both teach at SWISD. We don't have kids of our
own, but about 50 kids from school have adopted
us as "another set of Parents". The extracurricular stuff keeps us really busy. Don't
get me started on their achievments, because I'm very
proud of them all!!
Carol Glover Nichols, Class of '78
email: txtopazbl@aol.com
Hi everyone,good to hear from my
fellow classmates.Class of 78!I have been married
to Derek for 22 years, we have 1 daughter,
Caressa she is 15 and very active in Band, Sports,
FFA, FCA, CRT an was just elected to Americas
Who Who in High school Athletics! As you can see
we are very proud of her! We live in Hondo, Texas,
I own the only Picture Frame Shop in town. I
am no longer that shy girl from high school!
Hope to see you all at the reunion. Until then
be safe.
Carol Glover Nichols
Lyn Martinelli-Bellows, Class of '78 (update)
email: cbellows1@satx.rr.com
Hi guys, Still living in S.A.. I am an
8th grade basic chemistry and Physics teacher, and
own a web business. Husband of 14 years still
working with animals at Sea World. My son is 7
and in 2nd grade, two belts away from his black belt
in Tae Kwan Do. We are very proud. Still helping
out somewhat with the Jay Hope Scholarship. Hope
all is well, and will see you at the reunion.
good job Johnny and friends!!
René Hansen Søndergaard, Class
of '78
email: rene.sondergaard@wanadoo.dk
Hi I was the Danish AFS exchange student '77-'78. I'm living in Denmark as I have been since
I returned from that amazing experience
it was living and attending school with you guys. I've been married for 20 odd years and
have to girls age 14 and 17. The older was in
Maine last year with AFS. If anybody remember me please send me
a note.
René Hansen (now Søndergaard)
Paul Lewis, Class of '78
email: dawgshawg7@hotmail.com
hi everyone, this is paul lewis.
i was in the air force for ten years got out with bad
knees. i am currently in omaha nebraska. i am
an electronic tech currently working for
company called surftable. we developed the
v-chip that is in your tvs. I have been with
Becky Ralls for
about a year now we are very happy together.
met again through the classmates email. we
will be coming to the reunion together.
Mark Wyss, Class of '78
email: mcwyss@hotmail.com
Still living in SA. I work for a company
that builds automatic test equipment. Current
project is with the US NAvy for a jet engine tester.
I have been married for 18 1/2 years and have two girls, the oldest is 5 1/2 the youngest is 3. They are a hand full. I look forward to
hearing
from anyone that remembers who I am.Mark
Bobby Vardeman, Class of '78 - (update)
e-mail: bobbyvardeman@hotmail.com
I'm now living in Columbus, Ohio, working
as the Quality Assurance Manager for a software
firm. My address is 2937 Berry Lane Court, Columbus,
OH 43231. Looking forward to the 25th Reunion.
Howard Marshburn, Class of '78
email: howard.marshburn@honeywell.com
Sorry I missed you at the 20th Reunion,
but these things happen. I am currently working
for Honeywell International, Inc. in Houston.
That is my home base, but I tend to be on the road
quite a bit. I am the Director of Engineering
for the Americas, and that keeps me on the move.
I also have a one year old daughter who is the
love of my life. I would like to hear from you
if you are gathering to celebrate 25 years. I can
be reached at this e-mail address, or via snail mail
at:
Howard Marshburn,P.O.Box 980332, Houston,
TX
77098. I look forward to hearing from you.
Chris Masters, Class of '78
email: ejcjcjtjbj@aol.com
Hey it's Chris Masters. I still live in
San Antonio. I am a single mother of 2- one girl and
one boy. I am an office Manager for a Contracting
Co.
Debbie Webb Saavedra, Class of '75
email: Dsaavedra@aol.com
I still live her in good ole San Antonio.
Married with 3 kids Celeste 24, Clinton 20, and
Justin 17. I am currently an RN Nurse Manager
at Methodist Hospital Neuroscience Unit. My daughter is a graduate of Marshall High
School and Arizona State Univ., CLinton is a graduate
of O'Connor High School and is attending SWT.
Justin is a junior at O'Connor and is on the swim
and water polo team. Would love to hear from
any classmates!
Rick Castilleja, Class of '78
email: RickCastilleja74@msn.com
Hey you guys!
Time to celebrate! The Varsity Basketball
team just won the state 5A championship! I was watching the
game at the Frank Erwin Center in Austin with my wife and the game
was awesome. That last shot was the best. We were sitting
in the Kimball section and I never seen a party come to an end so
fast. Please do some kind of tribute on your website. It may
be the only chance you get because the football team sure as to hell is not
going to get it done. We are all so happy and so you should be.
John Jay-Boys Basketball State 5A Champions
2002
Thanks
Rick Castilleja
John Jay Graduating Class of 1978
Post Script: "Kevin Pies and Wes Tart look
very funny in the reunion pictures!"
Jesse Cabrerra, Class of '78
email: JJJ202@yahoo.com
Hey all! I joined the USAF at 19 and went
to Bergrstrom for four years, then to Osan
AB, Korea for a year. Settled at Davis Monthan AFB (Tucson,AZ) and have been here ever since.
Worked for Dept. of Health Services, then, Dept.
of Corrections and finally Post Office. They "disable retired" me April 2001, hurt
my shoulder at work. So I'm goin crazy being a "stay
home dad", but I coach my 11 y.o.'s soccer
team and my 9 y.o. daughter does soccer too! So I
keep busy. I saw the "memoriam" page and was very
sad, as I knew several of our classmates. I hope
to get to S.A. for the next reunion "if" someone
lets me know about it!! Jesse Cabrera Class
of 1978
Rhonda Yawn, Class of '78
email: rhondayawn@comcast.net
I am living just outside of Washington
D.C. in Maryland. I am currently a stay at home
mom of a 13 y.o. and 2 y.o. and I do interior design
part time.
Wayde Pittman, Class of '78
email: pittmantw@aol.com
Living in England now & working as
a lawyer.
Cheers all,
Wayde
Carl Fraser, Class of '78
email: carl_fraser@hotmail.com
(SEE CORRECTED EMAIL ABOVE)
After spending 12 years in the USAF, I
moved out east. I live in Lancaster, Pa with
my wife and 3 children. I'm a VP for a graphics
company in York, PA. http://www.ggsinc.com
I have not been back to San Antonio, as
of yet, for a reunion but I do plan on attending
the next one. Best of luck! If anyone remembers
me, please send an email!
Carl
Bill Ogle, Class of '78
email: w.g.ogle@att.net
Hi,
Bill Ogle here.
Finished 21 years in the Navy last year
and am living in Hampton Virginia now. I am on my second marriage now, have three
kids from the first marriage. I am working
as an Engineering Analyst at Newport News Shipbuilding, overhauling and building aircraft carriers. I look forward to being able to be in
touch with some of our classmates and being able
to be contacted about any future reunions.
Thanks, I recognized many names of the
reunion commitee.
Bill
Tisha Talamatez Bandi, Class of '78
email: bltimami@msn.com
Hello,
I am currently working as an Examiner for Chubb Group. I have two kids and have been married for almost 16 years. I'm living in Peoria, Az (just outside of Phoenix). I'd love to hear from some of my old classmates. I will definitely be there for the 25th Reunion. Have a
Happy New Year.
Russell Galloway, Class of '76
email: qikattack@aol.com
Living in Longview, Texas. Married 20+
years, with three children. Looking for Louis
Wayne Correa who I haven't seen in at least
20 years. Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Carl Fraser, Class of '78
email: carl_fraser@hotmail.com
I joined the US Airforce in 1979 and spent
12 years traveling near and far. I
now live in Lancaster, PA with my lovely wife and
children. My oldest daughter is Kristin then follows Shawnie and Devin my son. Its hard
to belive I'm now 40. Maybe thats the reason I
am searching for my friends of yester year. As
I sit here and write this short paragraph and listen
to "Dust in the wind", I relive the great times we
all had at Jay! Please keep me in mind for
the next reunion since I've unfortunately missed the last
ones.
Best wishes,
Carl
Rick Castilleja, Class of '78
email: coon174@nisd.net
I am still in San Antonio presently teaching
at Carlos Coon Elementary (NISD). I have
a son and am getting divorced soon. It feels
weird to have gained 75 pounds and lose all of my long
hair. Any one familiar say "hi" sometime.
Maybe one day the Mustangs will make the football
playoffs again. "Go Mustangs"
De De Browen, Class of '75
email: destrang@hotmail.com
Howdy! I'm from the class of '75 I live in Goldsboro, NC. Single parent
of 2 wonderful teens. I wear any hats, webmaster of many websites including Piggly Wiggly stores
in our area. I am currently working
with the 2000 Census. did you fill yours out? I'm a born again Christian, love to sing
solo and with my children. I graduated as De De Browen and lived on Buckboard Lane. I would love to hear
from others from our class as well as others who went
to Jay. I would love to share some of the ways
Jesus has changed my life. Radically!
De Strang
bad bad De De Browen
Susan Smith Simonsen, Class of '78
email: LgCoffee3crm2sgr@aol.com
1215 S Blanchard St.
Findlay Ohio 45840
3 children
Married 18 yrs
Music pastors
Jay Daniel, Class of '78
e-mail: jaydaniel@carolina.rr.com
I live in Charlotte, North Carolina with
my family. My wife, Ellen, and I have
three wonderful boys: Blake (10), Collin
(9), and Taylor (5). After graduating from
Jay I went to St. Mary's and then moved to Dallas to
get an MBA from SMU. I joined the old NCNB
bank in Dallas, aka NationsBank, aka Bank of America.
They relocated me to Charlotte about 4 years
ago. I miss Texas, but it's a nice family town
out here.
James B. Carrico (Brian), Class of '78
e-mail: shepherd@earthling.net
I am living in Canyon Lake, Texas, North
of San Antonio. In the interim I have been
in the USAF and worked in the nuclear industry.
Presently I am a computer programmer in Austin.
I am also a member of Cornerstone Church. We have
three children, one girl, 20, two boys ages
13 and 8. We just became grandparents in September
'99. I haven't been able to come to the reunions,
but would like to attend anything that may
come up later.
Rene Galloway Gaytan, Class of '78 -
e-mail: rgaytan@teknekron.com
Hi, I didn't make any of
the reunions due to one reason or another. My name is Rene
Galloway Gaytan and I graduated in 1978.
I live in Ft. Worth, Texas now working as a Software
Systems Analyst for a telecommunications company.
I am married and have 3 children.
Dean Saunders, Class of '77 -
e-mail: dsaunde@ibm.net
Hi, I actually graduated
in 77, however soon after, I left San Antonio and haven't
really been back since. Unfortuatly I've missed
every reunion but I would like to get to the
next one. If you have any information about the
class of 77, such as a web page, could you please
let me know.
Thanks
Dean S.
Pre-2000
Mary Sattler, Class of '78 -
e-mail: msattler@swri.edu
Hi everyone. I'm still
single. I have been working at Southwest Research Institute
in San Antonio for the last 14 years. We
do a lot of sub-contracting for NASA. We will
be launching a satellite (IMAGE) in february of 2000,
SwRI is the lead team on this project. Well
enough about work. Anyone that remembers me or
my brothers, Julio or Nelson please get in contact.
Bye.
Pamela Patton Bridges, Class of '78 -
e-mail: jigi4@yahoo.com
Sorry I missed the 20th Reunion.
I know that Michelle Kasavage Smith went and had a
wonderful time. I've looked at the pictures
from the reunion and it looks as if everyone had
a great time too. I have been up here in
North Texas for 11 years now and I really love it.
I live just outside of town in the country.
We are only a couple of miles from Lake Ray Roberts
(if you know the area). We are about 40
miles north of Dallas up I35. It was so good to
see pictures of my old classmates. Since I wasn't at the reunion I will tell
briefly what I am up to. I now have three
children ages 18, 12 and 6. My daughter Misty
is a college sophomore now. Alex is going into
the 7th grade in the fall and Andrew will be going into
1st grade. I currently work as a teacher
aide for Sanger Alternative school working with
troubled kids. I love the work! My
husband John (Bubba) and I are coming up on our 20th anniversary
this Sept. I would love to hear from
some old
friends. Take care.
Pam
Bobby Vardeman, Class of '78 - (See
updated info above)
e-mail: bvlvcvtv@earthlink.net
Update... the Vardemans have returned
from Germany and are alive and well in Tallassee, Alabama. Take care and stay in touch! Bobby
Lyn Martinelli Bellows, Class of '78 -
e-mail: cdbellows@aol.com
I still live in S.A.. I am a high school marketing teacher now. Who wudda thought?
My husband is an animal trainer at Sea World,
I have a three year old son, and many Sea Lions.
I hope to hear from all of you regarding
the scholarship fund. This is a good thing
and we need your help. Thanks.
Greg Wright, class of '77 -
e-mail: ccsgreg@flash.net
I Am the all time class
clown. 1977. My name is greg wright aka "spoiler #1" Those who know me love me, those who met
me wish they knew me, I am now known as the "
chick magnet" amoung my piers. Spelling was
always a poor subject for me but I excelled in
band and health.
xxxooo
gw
Bob DuPriest, Class of '75 -
e-mail: bdupriest@track.com
Looking for friends from classes of '74, '75, and '76 !! Send me a note!
Reuben Trejo, Class of '77 -
e-mail: reujul@swbell.net
Hello "Class of 78",
Have been looking over your web page and
cannot believe how everybody looks great. Lavon
Light hooked us up to your site. Mitch
is trying to put things together for the "Class of 77". Have alot
of friends that I know from your class, and I hope to hear
from each one of you. If I can be of any help to
you all, please contact me. I helped put together our 10
year reunion, and have pictures from that as well as
a video I put together.Hope to hear from you soon.
Reuben A. Trejo "Class of 77"
Ken Spang, Class of '77 -
e-mail: spang@texas.net
Howdy,
Was nice to see some faces from the past
on the 78 homepage. Since I left in 77 I've retired from the Air Force and then moved back to San Antonio. Married, second time, have two 18 years daugthers and a five
year son. Plan on living here for a while. I'm
in the book so call if you wish.
Mitch Lueck, Class of '77 -
e-mail: Lueckster@aol.com
Hi!
Mitch Lueck , John Jay Class of 77 here.
I would like to tell you what a great job you have done on the Class of
78 page! I'm the ex next door neighbor of Dennis
Dupriest, keeper of the Jay class of 70 page. I'm still searching for
that class of 77 page! It's nice to have a source of info being I'm up here in the
land of no degrees. (Albany, NY area)
Great job!
~Mitch Lueck Class of 77
146 Springbrook
Clifton Park, NY
Lynda Blanton Palmer, Class of '78
-
e-mail: lynda@onr.com
After twenty years, I'm
still in San Antonio. We live in Silver Creek. I have a daughter, Brooke. She's 15 and a sophomore
at Taft. I work for Southwest Immunodiagnostics, Inc.
and Immuno D, Inc., two local medical laboratories specializing in pre- and post-transplant testing. In 1997, I was promoted
to Chief Financial Officer. In February 1999,
I will have been there 14 years. I was able to visit
with some of you at The Hyatt after the game.
I had a really great time. Thanks. Sorry
that I missed the rest. Maybe next time. Please keep in
touch. It would be nice to here from you.
Malcom Bradford, Class of '78 -
e-mail: MBradf6831@aol.com
Malcolm M.Bradford
Special Agent, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, Camp Pendleton, CA
Gunnery Sergeant, USMC (17 plus years)
Married, four kids (19,16,14 year old
girls and a 11 year old son)
Currently resides in San Clemente, CA,
Wish I could have been there. I
will be at the next one for sure. Plan to retire
in San Antonio during Dec2001.
Will see you all then if not sooner.
Emilie Oefinger Rogers, Class of '78
-
e-mail: rlrogers@brain.uccs.edu
I live in Colorado.
I am married to Bob Rogers and had 1 daughter named Rebecca who is
3 years old. I am working part time as a
school psychologist.