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| Name: | Dede Stokes |
| Year of Graduation: | 1982 |
| E-mail address: | dstokes5@cox.net |
| Address: | 14F Rue Chardonnay
Kenner, LA 70065 |
| Name: | Dede Stokes |
| Year of Graduation: | 1982 |
| E-mail address: | dstokes5@cox.net |
| Address: | 14F Rue Chardonnay
Kenner, La 70065 |
| Comments: | I would have graduated from ROA in 1982 but I moved to Houston in my junior year. I have such wonderful memories of my years at ROA, especially as a Pantherette. I have recently been in touch with Sherri Yundt Oddo( who looks EXACTLY the same) and Allison Rebstock. Happened to work with Eddie Peters(84) in Houma for years. I have been "semi-retired" since being diagnosed with cancer in 2006. I would love to hear from alumni. |
| Name: | Allen Foxworth |
| Year of Graduation: | 1975 |
| E-mail address: | pastorallen2@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | sad news, Tonasio Balestra, class of 1974, died this week. Funeral was today 11/28/2008 |
| Name: | Allen Foxworth |
| Year of Graduation: | 1975 |
| E-mail address: | pastorallen2@yahoo.com |
| Address: | 2886 Elkcam Blvd.
Deltona, FL 32738 |
| Comments: | Sad news: Tonasio Balestra class of 1974 died the week of Nov. 21-28 (I don't know the exact date) |
| Name: | johnny choina |
| Year of Graduation: | 87 |
| E-mail address: | choinajs@yahoo.com |
| Address: | 874 deerfield road
terrytown |
| Comments: | Hey! Has anybody heard from Shane Bryant or Jimmy & Eddie Sisk? Was hoping to see some of the guys from football and such but I think just about everyone has moved, married or died by now. I hope that all alumni are doing well and continue to have wonderful lives. God Bless all of you. |
| Name: | Lizett Rodriguez (Barquero) |
| Year of Graduation: | 1982 |
| E-mail address: | zetzet1964@yahoo.com |
| Address: | 4050 106th ave n
Clearwater, Fl 33762 727-954-4475Hm 214-406-8751-cell |
| Comments: | I went to River Oaks Academy, god it seems like so many years ago, my best friend @ ROA was Michelle Weber. I miss that time so much and think about it often, Would love to hear from old friends |
| Name: | Allison Rebstock Cheramie |
| Year of Graduation: | 1984 |
| E-mail address: | cheramie@tds.net |
| Address: | 331 Pine Crossing Street
Woodbine, Ga. 31569 |
| Comments: | Hi Guy's -
I just wanted to take a moment to THANK ALL OF YOU for your thoughts and prayers for my granddaughter Holly. I received so many notes and E-mails from so many of you and I sincerely appreciated everyone of them. Queen Holly (as the nurses in the NICU referred to her) is now 5 lbs 3 oz and is on her way home from the hospital as I write this. Amazing to think that just 3 short weeks ago doctors told us that she would not make it through the night due to going into septic shock after her last surgery. NEVER LOSE FAITH!!! |
| Name: | Shana Vieau |
| Year of Graduation: | 1984 |
| E-mail address: | ShanaOB@msn.com |
| Address: | Vancouver, Washington |
| Comments: | Moving old files etc. off of an old computer to a new one and came across this bookmark. The familiar names are teleporting me back to 1980-84. Would love to hear from folks via email and learn what people are up to. I'm still married, still on the west coast, still loving life. Take care, all! |
| Name: | Frenise KAss |
| Year of Graduation: | 1994 |
| E-mail address: | Sweetdaisy738@aol.com |
| Address: | 5149 Highland drive
Marrero, La 70072 |
| Comments: | I went to River Oaks in 1978-1985. I played in the band and I enjoy the prep rallys. All of my friends that i went to school with. My uncle and aunt graduated from there. We also had a good time there.I still have favors of thing from River Oaks. |
| Name: | Angela Kindermann |
| Year of Graduation: | 1976 |
| E-mail address: | akinder1259@gmail.com |
| Address: | Covington |
| Comments: | Anyone out there from the class of '76? Great memories..been a long long time.
take care, everyone! Angela |
| Name: | Gregg Holt |
| Year of Graduation: | 1984 |
| E-mail address: | silbad@juno.com |
| Comments: | I havr a ton of football videos from 82 through 84, but I am trying to find someone to put them on a digital format so I can post them. I think people would get a kick out of as I have over the years.
gregg holt 770-881-7675 |
| Name: | allison rebstock cheramie |
| Year of Graduation: | 1984 |
| E-mail address: | cheramie@tds.net |
| Address: | 331 pine crossing st.
woodbine ga.31569 |
| Comments: | Hello fellow classmates-
I would like to announce the arrival of my first grand - daughter Holly Christine Segari. Holly arrived early at 26 weeks on August 20,2008. She weighs 1 lb 15oz and is 14 inches long. She is in the neonatal ICU in Savannah Ga. where she will remain for approx. 2 to 3 months. Although she has proven so far to be strong and determined please keep her in your prayers as she continues to fight. Thank You Allison |
| Name: | Susan Guttery Benton |
| Year of Graduation: | 1984 |
| E-mail address: | susanb197@earthlink.net |
| Address: | Seaside,Florida |
| Comments: | Left info on classmates.com recently. Enjoyed scrolling through the past of ROA! |
| Name: | Jennifer Gates-Clancy |
| Year of Graduation: | '86 |
| E-mail address: | Msautumn@aol.com |
| Address: | Texas |
| Comments: | Hey,
James Swider would love to hear from you, we spent lots of hours talking in class. I really looked forward to everyday. Shannnon St Marie, PLEASE email me! AND I'm still looking for MIKE CLEMENT!!!!!!! |
| Name: | Veleska Harris |
| Year of Graduation: | 1988 |
| E-mail address: | shutterbug012470@yahoo.com |
| Address: | north texas, USA |
| Comments: | wow~~interesting photos!! the place is completely and utterly unrecognizable, with the exception of the still-there green and white paint on the walls.
thanks for posting these pictures. i haven't been down there in probably 10 years myself. |
| Name: | Darrel Farris |
| E-mail address: | darrelf@gmail.com |
| Comments: | I went to ROA for 3rd through 6th grade in the early to mid-80s, though I do see some familiar names! I just took a ride down there and took some photos and thought this might be a good place to share 'em -- http://darrelf.smugmug.com/gallery/5652127_xTKbH |
| Name: | Jackie Miller |
| Year of Graduation: | 1985 |
| E-mail address: | jackiemiller@richardberry.com |
| Address: | 873 Sweet Bay Drive
Mandeville, LA 70448 |
| Name: | Jackie Weigel Miller |
| Year of Graduation: | 1985 |
| E-mail address: | jackiemiller@richardberry.com |
| Address: | 873 Sweet Bay Drive
Mandeville, LA 70448 |
| Name: | Robyn Rivers Suarez |
| Year of Graduation: | 1979 |
| E-mail address: | robynsua@gmail.com |
| Address: | 1053 Kingsway Drive East
Gretna, LA 70056 |
| Comments: | Hey Everyone! I just attended my youngest son's open house for school and it brought my back to my own high school days, so I decided to just Google ROA. I do not have ANY bad words to say about that school or the people who attended. I loved those days and would give anything to go back to that time. Well, Luis & I have been married now for 27 years, with a 26 year old son who just graduated from LSU, a 24 year old son, who was drafted by the Florida Marlins in 2006 and a 17 year old son, who is a Metal Guitarist with a band named SAVIUS. We also have a 2 year old grandson (how scary is that)! Luis has started to re-live his high school days and has let his hair grow half way down his back. Anyway, I miss all of my friends and am very grateful to have the wonderful memories from ROA and the wonderful people who were there with me. I would love to hear from you - shoot me an e-mail sometime....... |
| Name: | Robyn Rivers Suarez |
| Year of Graduation: | 1979 |
| E-mail address: | robynsua@gmail.com |
| Address: | 1053 Kingsway Drive East
Gretna, LA 70056 |
| Comments: | Hey Everyone! I just attended my youngest son's open house for school and it brought my back to my own high school days, so I decided to just Google ROA. I do not have ANY bad words to say about that school or the people who attended. I loved those days and would give anything to go back to that time. Well, Luis & I have been married now for 27 years, with a 26 year old son who just graduated from LSU, a 24 year old son, who was drafted by the Florida Marlins in 2006 and a 17 year old son, who is a Metal Guitarist with a band named SAVIUS. We also have a 2 year old grandson (how scary is that)! Luis has started to re-live his high school days and has let his hair grow half way down his back. Anyway, I miss all of my friends and am very grateful to have the wonderful memories from ROA and the wonderful people who were there with me. I would love to hear from you - shoot me an e-mail sometime....... |
| Name: | Greg Rebstock |
| Year of Graduation: | 1982 |
| E-mail address: | greb2009@hotmail.com |
| Address: | 124 37th Ave. N.E.
St. Petersburg, Fl. 33704 |
| Comments: | Kinda funny story ......
In 2003 my wife and I divorced and I moved to Chalmette to be closer to work. A few months went by and I met a Beautiful young lady and we began dating. One afternnon at lunch we began talking about our pasts and the subject of high school came up. The rest of the conversation went like this........... Her: Where did you go to school? Me: River Oaks Academy! Her: Really ?! I went there for a year because my parents Couldn't get me into any other private schools when we moved here. Me: What year were you there? Her: 1982 Me: I was there in '82. In fact that's the year I graduated. I don't remember you from there. Her: Let's see, I was in .......5th grade then. (you do the math) I don't remember if i finished luch or not. Anyway, we dated for a little over a year (OH, YEAH....LIKE YOU WOULDN'T HAVE). |
| Name: | Allison Rebstock Cheramie |
| Year of Graduation: | 1984 |
| E-mail address: | cheramie@tds.net |
| Address: | 331 Pine Crossing Street
Woodbine, Ga. 31569 |
| Name: | Sherrie Yundt Oddo |
| Year of Graduation: | 1982 |
| E-mail address: | sherrieoddo@cox.net |
| Address: | 5687 Evelyn Ct.
New Orleans, LA 70124 |
| Comments: | Hey Panthers! Just an update with some new addresses.
Chris (1985) and I just moved again, this time to Lakeview. Repairing our flooded house in Jesuit Bend wasn't enough for us so we had to do it again. Our sons both attend Jesuit High School, Ethan (16) will be a junior next year, and Stefan (14) will be a freshman. Ethan is quarterback for the football team for the 2nd year and is shortstop for baseball. Stefan is also a talented athlete playing football and travel baseball, but we have yet to see what positions he develops. Chris recently left his job as District Mgr. for Coca Cola for the same position at Frito Lay, amd I am working on finishing this house! We are enjoying being closer to work, school (and games!) and all the things we love about New Orleans and would love to hear from old friends!! -Sherrie |
| Name: | Steven Pye |
| Year of Graduation: | 1973 |
| E-mail address: | stevenpye@earthlink.net |
| Address: | Sandy, UT |
| Comments: | Just another man growing old and gray.... |
| Name: | Pamela Compeaux |
| Year of Graduation: | 1985 |
| E-mail address: | pcompeaux@yahoo.com |
| Comments: | Hey everyone. DeNeil Tolbert(Murphy) told me about this site. This is very cool! |
| Name: | Charlie Gieseler |
| Year of Graduation: | 1975 |
| E-mail address: | glegiese@yahoo.com |
| Address: | 15610 Barman Street
Lowell, IN 46356 |
| Comments: | If anyone wants to find out the latest update on Charlie you can go to www.carepages.com (page name is CharlesGieseler).
Glenda Buras Gieseler |
| Name: | Johnny Choina |
| Year of Graduation: | 1987 |
| E-mail address: | choinajs@yahoo.com |
| Address: | 873 Oakwood drive, Terrytown
La. |
| Comments: | O.K. I guess the pity party is over. after almost 2 years of work and physical therapy I am almost 100%. Moved back to New Orleans finally. I work for Chevron downtown and it's not bad. Still married to the same wonderful woman who God bless her has endured all my bs. Guess she looking for an automatic bid to heaven. Glad to see everybody is doing well. Take care and God bless. |
| Name: | Allen Foxworth |
| Year of Graduation: | 1975 |
| E-mail address: | pastorallen2@yahoo.com |
| Address: | Deltona, FL |
| Comments: | OOPs, forgot the website
here it is.... http://caregivingwithgodslove.blogspot.com/ |
| Name: | Allen Foxworth |
| Year of Graduation: | 1975 |
| E-mail address: | pastorallen2@yahoo.com |
| Address: | 996 Avis Lane
Deltona, FL 32738 |
| Comments: | Hey Class of 75 and others who know Charlie G.
Here is a web site so you can keep up with his progress. Keep praying, God Works! Allen email me if you want to catch up on things. |
| Name: | Laura Oddo Marchese |
| Year of Graduation: | 1981 |
| E-mail address: | laura@travelcentralvacations.com |
| Address: | 939 Burlingame St
Denham Springs LA 70726 |
| Comments: | Hi Panthers!
I am now living in Denham Springs. I have been married for the past 11 years to Johnny Marchese. I have one son, Nicholas Guichard (21) from my former marriage to Ramon Guichard. Nicholas attends LSU. My other son, Brendan Marchese is 7years old. After Katrina, he was diagnosed with juvenile diabetes, insulin dependant. To boot, he also has ADHD. He sure is a handful! I have been working in the travel business since 1986. I really enjoy it. I now work out of my home in Denham Springs. I do all corporate travel. I would love to hear from you guys! I hope everyone is well. |
| Name: | Kevin Glidewell |
| Year of Graduation: | 1979 |
| E-mail address: | kgglidewell@aol.com |
| Address: | Port Orange, FLorida
(berb of Daytona Beach) |
| Comments: | Called Kathy Watson out of the blue and she told me about this site.....very cool......i have been divorced since 1996 but have been a single dad since 1997. My daughter, Whitney (20) is a soph at Florida State and my son Bradley (15) is a 9th grader. Dont have time to leave a long message but will check back regularly and add more... |
| Name: | Kelly (Bell) Mallams |
| Year of Graduation: | 1983 |
| E-mail address: | kellymallams@hotmail.com |
| Address: | 5009 Wiltshire Court
Garland, TX. 75043 |
| Comments: | Hey, Panthers!
It's been awhile since my last entry. I moved to Wichita, Kansas the middle of my Junior year at ROA, but still say the River Oaks days were the best of my life! GO PANTERETTES! My husband Tim and I moved to Texas the day after he graduated from KU Pharmacy school in 1989. I've been married for 20 years with 2 sons: Tyler who is a Junior and is looking to go to LSU after he graduates high school and Tanner who will be a freshman next year. My brother Jeff lives in Baton Rouge and my parents, after 5 years of Kansas weather, moved back to Covington where they are still residing. Tyler is drum major at his highschool and Tim and I are HUGE band booster members, so we are constantly busy. I still keep in touch with several of you..in fact, my family is going on a cruise vacation with Chris Beninate's family in a couple of weeks for Spring Break. Y'all take care! -Kelly |
| Name: | John Lonadier |
| Year of Graduation: | 1975 |
| E-mail address: | jlon5@cox.net |
| Address: | 19 Everglades St.
Kenner, LA 70065 |
| Comments: | Well I would like to thank Pam Bean Cousins for hooking me up with this site. Paul you have a great job on this. I do remember you from Band. I have been reading the entries in all 3 books. I will have to get in touch with Charlie, he and I were the best of friends in high school. We even roomed together one semester at Nichols. I am married for 19 years to Diane. Have two step children, Brandon who is 21, in the ARMY Reserve and is currently working for the Kenner Police. Allison is 20 and going to LSU studying Speach Pathology and she is doing GREAT, in fact both are doing GREAT and I am sooo proud of both of them.
Diane is a Principal of an elementary school with Jefferson Parish. I am still working at "The Stink Plant". You all remember that place don't you, all those wonderful smells that greeted us on our way to school every morning. I have been there for 31 years now. Well gotta go for now will bookmark this site and check in on it frequently. P.S. I will try to get in touch with Charlie to see how he is doing. I gotta find out from my old friend #66. |
| Name: | Sammy Hopkins |
| Year of Graduation: | 1981 |
| E-mail address: | hopkils@hotmail.com |
| Address: | 2311 Whittington Blvd.
Maryville, Tn. 37803 |
| Comments: | Hello everyone:
One of our fellow ROA grads informed me of this web site so I thought I would sign in. I haven't had time to read through all of the comments from everyone (quite a few). I do remember many of the names and faces as I read through this. I'm doing well. Graduated from Nicholls State, married for 16 years, one 3 year old daughter. I'm in the information technology field with Alcoa, Inc. for 17 years. Living just outside of Knoxville Tennessee. For some of you who graduated in 75, you may remember by brothers David and Dale who were twins. I'm very sad to say, both my brothers have passed away. David, just recently 30 days ago. He has a loving and faithful wife and two daughters. One a senior in high school, the other a freshman in high school. His wife and daughters are in Denham Springs, La. I'm working hard to ensure they are taken care of. On a brighter note, I've often wondered where many of the folks that graduted in the class of 81 have gone on to... If any of you are in the east Tennesssee area, don't hesitate to send me an email and I'm in the book. I don't often get a chance to check my hotmail account, but will try to do so from time to time. Later...Sammy. ... |
| Name: | KATHEINE WATSON |
| Year of Graduation: | 1979 |
| E-mail address: | KWATSON2@BELLSOUTH.NET |
| Address: | 523 SECOND STREET GRETNA, LA 70053 |
| Comments: | STILL SINGLE, NO KIDS, AND STILL CUTTING UP!!! |
| Name: | Lisa Smith |
| Year of Graduation: | 1978 |
| E-mail address: | candyministry@yahoo.com |
| Address: | Jacksonville, Fl |
| Comments: | Wow! I have been here before, but like many decided today is the day.. I would sign. Lots has happened during my years at ROA .. I did not graduate there but attended for 10yrs.. with many of you. I left ROA in 77 and went to BCHS graduated 78. I missed you all when I left.. although saw a few ROA' in the hall there.. Robin Gray was there with me.. Ann Williams .. to mention a few .. I still have family back in Belle Chasse .. but do not get to visit often .. I am remarried.. have 2 grown children.. 1 grandson ..I wonder about friends I left behind .. anyone know the where about of Kim Brink.. would love to hear from her.. I see Edwin signed the book .. If you remember me.. I would love to hear from you .. Check me out on myspace..http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=80963100 .. God Bless you All .. Lisa Fryar .. LisaMe! A CandyMinistry |
| Name: | Steve Yoakum |
| Year of Graduation: | 1985 |
| E-mail address: | yoakum2@comcast.net |
| Address: | 35 Hidden Brook Lane
Signal Mountain, TN. 37377 |
| Comments: | I actually attended ROA in 7th and 8th grade. My family moved to Baton Rouge after that. My classmates were those who graduated in 1985. Tonya Bagaley, Leigh Ann Dooley, Stacey Miller (where is she? anyone?) Ben Becnel, Tonya Becnel, all of those Becnels, Gary Barber,...I loved those days. Currently living in Tennessee w/ lovely wife and son. Love to hear from old friends. |
| Name: | Allison Rebstock Cheramie |
| Year of Graduation: | 1984 |
| E-mail address: | allison.cheramie@yahoo.com |
| Address: | 331 Pine Crossing Street
Woodbine, Georgia 31569 |
| Name: | Allison Rebstock Cheramie |
| Year of Graduation: | 1984 |
| E-mail address: | allisoncheramie@yahoo.com |
| Address: | 331 Pine Crossing Street
Woodbine, Ga. 31569 |
| Comments: | Hello fellow Panthers. I came across this Dream Book by accident and I'm thrilled I did. It has been great reading about everyones life after high school.
I was married for 7 years and divorced. I have since been remarried for 10 years to Reed Cheramie. I have 4 wonderful children Brandon 16, Alexis 14, Reed 9, and Michael 7. I am a stay at home mom and have been living in Kingsland Georgia for the past 13 years. Having been raised a city girl, I'm still trying to adjust to living in the sticks. The most exciting thing to do around here is to attend the Camden County High school football games. My son Brandon is a defensive lineman. A few weeks ago I came across my yearbooks and went through them with my kids. Needless to say they got a kick out of it and so did I. My son is reading this as I write and he said,"Yea we got a kick out of it, Your entire school was the size of one of our hall ways". What can I say? I'm looking forward to reconnecting with old friends and think of ya'll often. Take care! Allison (912) 673-6728 |
| Name: | Allison Rebstock Cheramie |
| Year of Graduation: | 1984 |
| E-mail address: | allisoncheramie@yahoo.com |
| Address: | 331 Pine Crossing
Woodbine Ga. 31569 |
| Comments: | Hello fellow Panthers. I came across this Dream Book by accident and I'm thrilled I did. It has been great reading about everyones life after high school.
I was married for 7 years and divorced. I have since been remarried for 10 years to Reed Cheramie. I have 4 wonderful children Brandon 16, Alexis 14, Reed 9, and Michael 7. I am a stay at home mom and have been living in Kingsland Georgia for the past 13 years. Having been raised a city girl, I'm still trying to adjust to living in the sticks. The most exciting thing to do around here is to attend the Camden County High school football games. My son Brandon is a defensive lineman. A few weeks ago I came across my yearbooks and went through them with my kids. Needless to say they got a kick out of it and so did I. My son is reading this as I write and he said,"Yea we got a kick out of it, Your entire school was the size of one of our hall ways". What can I say? I'm looking forward to reconnecting with old friends and think of ya'll often. Take care! Allison (912) 673-6728 |
| Name: | Larry Dean Woods |
| Year of Graduation: | 1978 |
| E-mail address: | LDWoods60@yahoo.com |
| Address: | 964 Blackmud Creek Crescent
Edmonton, AB T6W 1J7 Canada |
| Comments: | Hey Paul, thanks for setting up the site. I was looking around on Facebook to see if anyone was planning a 30 yr reunion.
Gotta go, work to do, but I will check in again later. |
| Name: | Heather Darling Neil |
| Year of Graduation: | n/a 1991 |
| E-mail address: | hdarling3@yahoo.com |
| Address: | New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Comments: | Just updating my email address.
I finally got married. It'll be a year this February (2008). My first marriage his second. I have a beautiful daughter, Tayler, who will be 11 in Feb. and I also have a step-son, Devon, who is 9. I work at a down town law firm as a paralegal doing insurance defense work. Although, I have been inspired since meeting my dear husband to go back to law school, finish this time, and maybe get into family law. I hope everyone is doing well and email me!!! |
| Name: | Gena Doering Wharton |
| Year of Graduation: | 1982 |
| E-mail address: | genachet@bellsouth.net |
| Address: | 14204 Hwy. 23
Belle Chasse, LA 70037 |
| Name: | Jill Stanley Lyons |
| Year of Graduation: | N/a |
| E-mail address: | jillslyon@cox.net |
| Address: | 1003 E 4th St. Crowley Louisiana 70526 337-785-0403 |
| Comments: | I have such fond memories of my few years at ROA, I left ROA in 1978, and graduated from high school in Tyler.TX. I have always regretted not being with my class of 1980, and would love to hear of any reunions or get togeathers. I live in Crowley and have one beautiful son, Austin (15) and I am divorced. I own a small publishing business that has kept me busy for the last 12 years.It also keeps me in this small town but it is a great place to raise a child. I'm engaged to a man that lives in New Orleans, so I am there quite often. I am so glad I ran across this web site, it was so great to see people I have missed, and the great memories that went with them. |
| Name: | Lisa Beyer |
| Year of Graduation: | 1987 |
| E-mail address: | slotsmail-roa@yahoo.com |
| Address: | 1831 Manhattan Blvd
Ste F Box 211 Harvey, LA 70058 |
| Comments: | Hello ROA Classmates, I earned a bachelor's degree in Business Management in 2001, and I earned my MBA from Tulane in 2003. I worked for Harrah's Entertainment from 1995-2007 until my position was one of hundreds eliminated due to a downsizing of corporate operations. As a result, I have just returned to the New Orleans area from Las Vegas. Sally Crow and I had a great dinner in 2007, and I ran into Brent & Gina Chauvin at Red Maple in Gretna. I would love to get together with other classmates too. Is anyone planning on the ALL CLASS REUNION CRUISE on July 7, 2008? Details are online at: http://www.enerjazz.com/roa/ |
| Name: | Michael Scorsone |
| Year of Graduation: | 1985 |
| E-mail address: | mscorsone@cmaaccess.com |
| Address: | 150 Adam Drive
Belle Chasse, LA |
| Comments: | Just checking the site...it’s been awhile since my last entry. Great to read about “old” classmates, I just wonder why some of our class officers and our Valedictorian and Salutatorian hadn’t found this site to chime in on what they are up to...??? I hope they are okay…anyone know the whereabouts of Todd Holt, Stacey Miller, Rusty Shaw???
Since my last input here I’ve had a few life changes. I’m now the proud daddy of a great little boy named Evan, he’s 20 months old and is keeping his mommy and I very busy. I’m now retired from the military, 22 years with the Air Force….enlisted when I was still in River Oaks, rose up the ranks and retired as a Major….I’m another one of Mr. AV Cousins successes! Did a tour in Iraq, I came back in one piece. Did some soul searching when I got back and decided that I would do enough time at rank to retire and then “pull the rip cords”. Plus with little Evan here there is no way I could ever leave him for another extended stay in the sand box. I now work for the Navy as a civilian project manager at the Air Station here in Belle Chasse. Great Job, close to home…..and most importantly, very little stress! I still live down in Jesuit Bend across the street from Melanie (Morvant) Hinkel, I still pal around with Ben Becnel, still see Kathy Roundtree since she and my wife are good friends, Tara (Yundt) Means lives a few streets over from us. Reuben Alfortish lives next door to my in-laws in Hammond. See Todd Epply and Vincent Protti from time to time as well. I love it down here in Jesuit bend but I still have to pass the location of our alma mater, it is sad to see the place knowing that 20-30 years ago that we were having some of the best times of our lives on that campus. The lights are still up on the creosote poles where football field used to be! Sad. I still have a River Oaks Basketball Practice tank top that I refuse to discard, even fetched it out the goodwill bag when my wife wanted to dispose of it a few years back! For fun I do a lot of fishing in the Lake Hermitage area where my brother Vic (ROA 1975) and I have our fishing camp…..home away from home! Can’t wait till Evan gets old enough to enjoy this with me. To all my fellow ROA alumni, take care and best of luck to you. |
| Name: | Rachell Boudreaux Vicknair |
| Year of Graduation: | 1989 |
| E-mail address: | Rachell@teacherswhoplay.com |
| Address: | Albany, Louisiana |
| Comments: | I attended River Oaks from 1st through 6th grade. I remember the daymy mom said I could not go back because the bus service would not run anymore. I have the best memories of ROA: black and gold Fridays, Pep Squad days, and true friendships that were made! I am lucky enough to have high school memories of football games and events wearing the black and gold!
These days I am married and have a two-year-old son named Daniel. It was great to run across this and get some email addresses of people I would like to contact! |
| Name: | B. J. Perez III |
| Year of Graduation: | 1975 |
| E-mail address: | saxmanno@aol.com |
| Address: | 800 Double J Road
Covington, LA 70433 |
| Comments: | Glenda,
I would like to echo Carol's comments. My prayers are with Charlie, you, and your family. Charlie and I were classmates from Kindergarten to our 1st year of college at Nicholls State University. Reading your post last night was, to say the least, a shock. Take care, stay strong, and keep us all posted on Charlie's recovery progress. |
| Name: | Carol Ann Cousin Lukes |
| Year of Graduation: | 1974 |
| E-mail address: | clukes30@hotmail.com |
| Address: | 104 Tortola Lane
Youngsville, La 70592 |
| Comments: | Dear Glenda,
My family lived behind Charles's family on Hunt Street. Please let him know that we are all praying for him, you, and the entire family. Carol Ann Cousin Lukes |
| Name: | Charlie Gieseler |
| Year of Graduation: | 1975 |
| E-mail address: | glegiese@yahoo.com |
| Address: | 15610 Barman Street
Lowell, IN 46356 |
| Comments: | This is Glenda Gieseler, Charlie's wife. I felt a need to post here for Charlie. On December 11, 2007, Charlie was diagnosed with Stage IV Mantle Cell Lymphoma (an aggressive and stubborn type with shortest survival rate of all lymphomas). He is facing 7 more rounds of chemo and a stem cell transplant. The transplant is our hope for a cure. We also know that if God wills it, HE can heal him without a transplant. We would appreciate your prayers. |
| Name: | Eric Treuil |
| Year of Graduation: | 1979 |
| E-mail address: | ET@LaChiAlpha.org |
| Address: | 202 Carolyn Dr
Lafayette, LA 70508 |
| Comments: | Wow - great to hear that River Oaks grads are still around. When I tell people I went to High School at River Oaks they assume I am talking about a Psychiatric facility - no but real close is the usual response.
I have been married for 22 years to Anabelle Garcia and have three children - Ana Cristina 19, Victoria 17, and Benjamin 14. I am serving as a campus minister with an organization called Chi Alpha Campus Ministry and have been on campus at UL - Lafayette for over 20 years. Not what I thought I would be doing - especially back at River Oaks - it is just proof that God has a sense of humor! After high school I attended Nicholls State in Thibodaux - graduated and went to Grad school - it was at Nicholls that I had a major life change - I made a decision to become a follower of the person and claims of Jesus and the rest has been quite a journey! We have really enjoyed living in Lafayette - but always enjoy time back in New Orleans. I look forward to reconnecting! |
| Name: | Cheryl Boquet Westmoreland |
| Year of Graduation: | 79 |
| E-mail address: | cheryl70438@yahoo.com |
| Address: | 28136 Old Columiba Rd.
Franklinton,La. 70438 |
| Comments: | I was just traveling down memory lane and searched for this site. It's great. I left ROA in 1977 and moved to Franklinton with my family. I have great memories of ROA ,the pep ralleys and football games. I have two children Justin-24 and Lauren-16. Would love to hear from friends from ROA. |
| Name: | Margaret Graff Firth |
| Year of Graduation: | 75 |
| E-mail address: | margaret.Firth@usm.edu |
| Address: | 117 Somerset Drive
Hattiesburg, MS 39402 |
| Comments: | Vic,
I saw your post and had to write. Pam, Anita and I were talking about you not too long ago. We were wondering were you were. I would see a reunion put together. I think that is a good job for you , maybe we could do 74 & 75 together. Not so long ago I went by ROA and I couldn't find it, it was covered with trees and bushes. I found it because of the football lights. It broke my heart. I wish sometimes we could go back to those days. It was a whole lot easier thinking about slipping each other notes in class, then grown up worries. Let me hear from you sometime. Once a panther always a panther! Love, Maggie ps By the way Anita has 3 grandchildren, Pam has 5 and I have 1! |
| Name: | Victor Scorsone |
| Year of Graduation: | 1975 |
| E-mail address: | vscorso@cmaaccess.com |
| Address: | 115 Upsilon Street Belle Chasse, La |
| Comments: | Hello everyone. I'm currently married (1st time) and live in Belle Chasse. I still work for Entergy and enjoy fishing from my camp in Lake Hermitage. I was hoping that someone would have put on a 30th reunion from our class. 30 years did fly by pretty quick. Believe it or not, I actually walked through the school weeks prior to them leveling the high school building. It was so sad to see our school in such dis-repair. During the walk through many good thoughts of classmates and teachers. I wished a monument would have been erected to remember ROA. Some of my best memories were in those buildings....!!!!! |
| Name: | Carol Ann Cousin Lukes |
| Year of Graduation: | 1974 |
| E-mail address: | clukes30@hotmail.com |
| Address: | 104 Tortola Lane
Youngsville, La 70592 |
| Comments: | What a great site! My dad will be thrilled when I bring him over and show him all of his "children" and what everyone is up to. All of you that know my dad, Principal of ROA Allard Cousin, know that he would not own or use a computer.
Well, I retired from teaching 6 years ago and ended my career teaching Home Economics at Destrehan High School. My last several years were more hetic as I became "the teacher helping other teachers" to become better in the classroom. Many seminars, lectures, and observations later I burned myself out on all the running and retired. I have been married to Scott Lukes, a Destrehan High School graduate, for 17 1/2 years and we have three children and one grand-princess, Elle Ann Lukes. John Allard, named after my dad, lives in Youngsville near us and works for Pitney Bowes, Mallory Ann lives in Lafayette and is a school teacher, no surprise there, and our youngest is at Southeastern and about to graduate. Elle is three and I watch her every morning and bring her to her first year of day school. I am a very lucky person in my life. My mom and dad live 2 blocks from us and I see them at least 5 times a day. They moved here after Katrina when their home was destroyed by Katrina (many trees fell into it)and simply needed to get closer to me and my sisters. Please keep this wonderful dialog from all the "Panthers" going. I am on the phone with Beleta Shambra Bischoff she can't wait to fill her in on this site. |
| Name: | Frenise Kass |
| Year of Graduation: | 1979 |
| E-mail address: | Sweetdaisy738@aol.com |
| Address: | 5149 Highland drive
Marrero, La 70072 |
| Comments: | I want to River Oaks Academy in 1979 -1987. I did'nt graduated from there and I enjoy all the the good times that we have and the football games and prep rallys. I have been a Optician for 12 years and I enjoy the time with the patients. If anyone would like to talk Please feel free to E-mail me. It would be nice to talk with some of your classmates. Good Bless everyone. |
| Name: | Tina Lowe |
| Year of Graduation: | 1979 |
| E-mail address: | tinalowe@mchsi.com |
| Address: | 6021 Kiowa Street
Kiln, MS 39556 |
| Comments: | Hey!!! It's so nice reading everyone's updates. We really need to have a reunion. The last one (not even sure how long along it was!!) was great. Let me know who'd like one and I'll be happy to help with it!!!
I'm living in Kiln, MS about 2 minutes from Mary Ann Pecoraro. I have one son, Blake, who is 19 and attending MSU. I had a massive heart attack in 12/06 which made me realize, once again, how important friends and family are. I spent a month in ICU on a ventilator and came out thankful that my friends from ROA were there giving me the strength to get thru it. I love you all!!!! Now......I'M READY FOR A ROA PARTY!!!! GO PANTHERS!!!!! |
| Name: | Chris Curow |
| Year of Graduation: | 1986 |
| E-mail address: | cjcurow@bellsouth.net |
| Address: | 2701 Royal Lane
Pelham, AL 35124 |
| Comments: | After graduation I went into the Air Guard for a while. I graduated from UNO in 1991 in Elec Engr'g. Nikki Naquin (lived across the street from David Cucchia) and I got married and had I son, Thomas. He's 11 now. We ended up in Pelham, AL after a few moves and I now work for Southern Company. In 1999, we found out Nikki had breast cancer and in 2000 it had metastized to brain cancer. I haven't remarried. It's just Thomas and me. In 2001 I rec'd my MBA from UAB (here in B'ham). I'm done with school...I think...for now.
I still, occasionally, talk to Richard V. and recently found Rob Peters, who lives in Houston now. My Mom recently moved from Terrytown to Mobile, AL because of Katrina; a company move. But at least she's a little closet to visit. I enjoy working on my house, playing with Thomas, watching Barons baseball games, watching Thomas's baseball games, etc. There's a big state park very near that we visit often and hike or ride bikes. Thomas & I also enjoy camping when we can. E-mail address is available and write if you'd like. |
| Name: | Raymond Reeves |
| Year of Graduation: | 1982 |
| E-mail address: | reeves.raymond@gmail.com |
| Address: | Brandon, Miss. |
| Comments: | Good to hear from you Greg and Larry, glad y'all posted. |
| Name: | Daniel Bent (DB) |
| Year of Graduation: | 1989 |
| E-mail address: | dbent@stoneoil.com |
| Address: | 6241 Memphis St.
NOLA, 70124 |
| Comments: | I'm still doing time in Angola for a crime I did not do on purpose.... I should be out any day now..... Life is good here I get 3 hots and a cot not to mention all the great tv shows and weight lifting.
Now for the regular info: After 2 years we will be moving back to our home in Lakeview. My kids (son & daughter) are wonderful and I love spending all of my time with them and my wife. I still work for Stone Oil (13 years) and I really like my job. I am really bad with names so if you see me please refresh it.. I went to Alabama soo ROLL TIDE ROLL: |
| Name: | Robyn Rivers Suarez |
| Year of Graduation: | 1979 |
| E-mail address: | robynsua@gmail.com |
| Address: | 1053 Kingsway Drive East
Terrytown, LA 70056 |
| Comments: | What a great idea. Everyone always seems to think of things such as this, but never acts on it. THANKS! |
| Name: | Greg rebstock |
| Year of Graduation: | 1982 |
| E-mail address: | greb2009@hotmail.com |
| Address: | 124 37th Ave. N.E.
St. Petersburg, Florida |
| Comments: | Hey yawwwl!! This site is too cool! Living in St. Pete Florida now thanks to Katrina. I have now been married twice (shut up, I know). I have a 21 year old daughter now living in Deleware and 10 year old twins (boy and girl) who live not far from me here in Florida. Spend most of my time fishing and riding the Harley with my kids. I worked for Coca Cola for ten years and was surprised to find that Chris Oddo did too. I still keep in contact with a couple of old-schoolers...Mike Hanberry...Tina Lore...Larry Amacker. Anyway, it's great seeing all of these names again. WE REALLY DO NEED A REUNION !!!!!!!!!!! Miss u guys |
| Name: | Larry Amacker |
| Year of Graduation: | 1982 |
| E-mail address: | larry_amacker@yahoo.com |
| Address: | Old Metairie
Metairie, LA 70001 |
| Comments: | Just wanted to sign in and let everyone know that I am alive and doing well. E-mail me sometime and let me know how ya'll are. |
| Name: | KAREN GIESELER KOENIG |
| Year of Graduation: | 1976 |
| E-mail address: | boudinskaren@bellsouth.net |
| Address: | 5110 AMES BLVD #20
MARRERO, LA 70072 |
| Comments: | I have 3 children and 3 grandchildren. I'm recently remarried to Ignatius Koenig III who is also a graduate, 1975. I have a degree in Business Administration and have been in the insurance industry for 26 years. |
| Name: | Michael Charles Genard |
| Year of Graduation: | 87 |
| E-mail address: | mcgenard69@hotmail.com |
| Address: | 248 Barry Ave. Jefferson, La.
70121 |
| Comments: | I lost touch with Anne Marie Pruyn(Bozzaco) if anyone has some contact info please send it to my email address. Last time I spoke to her it was during the week of our reunion at Boomtown and she was living in Charolette, NC. |
| Name: | Glenn Scorsone |
| Year of Graduation: | 1974 |
| E-mail address: | gscorso@cox.net |
| Comments: | I saw this in the Times Picayune. For those that don't remember Coach Heider was the head football coach before Coach Gravolet. I believe he coached in the early 1970's.
http://www.nola.com/obituaries/t-p/index.ssf?/base/obits-33/1190614995258170.xml&coll=1 Edward F. Heider, former athlete, coach Monday, September 24, 2007 From staff reports Edward F. Heider, a former Tulane University athlete and St. Bernard Parish coach, died Friday at Slidell Memorial Hospital. He was 80 years old. Mr. Heider was born in New Orleans and lived in Slidell for the past 18 years. He attended Holy Cross and S.J. Peters high schools, and played football, baseball, basketball and track. He earned many honors in high school sports, including all-district, all-state and all-Southern distinctions. At Tulane, Mr. Heider played baseball and football alongside such Tulane sports notables as Eddie Price and Bennie Ellender. Mr. Heider later received a master's degree from the University of Southern Mississippi. He was a lieutenant colonel in the Army Medical Corps during the Korean War, where he received the Combat Medic Badge, and was a member of the Louisiana National Guard. Mr. Heider began coaching football, basketball and track at St. Bernard High School in 1957 and was named Louisiana coach of the year at least once in all three sports before he left that position in 1966. Mr. Heider then served as director of the St. Bernard Parish Recreation Department until 1976. He has been inducted into the St. Bernard Parish Sports Hall of Fame, and in 2003, the St. Bernard High School football stadium was renamed Ed Heider Stadium. Mr. Heider was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion and WeDK. He was a member of St. Luke the Evangelist Church, where he was a lector for several years. He is survived by his wife, Thais O'Neil Heider; two sons, William and Ronald Heider; three daughters, Thais Wahl, Kimberly Custer and Catherine Ringer; and 10 grandchildren. A Mass will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Funeral Home, 5200 Canal Blvd. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. |
| Name: | Tonya Bagaley |
| Year of Graduation: | 1985 |
| E-mail address: | teabag1@msn.com |
| Address: | Orange Beach, Alabama |
| Comments: | I did not graduated from ROA, what a mistake. I was only there for 7th & 8th grade, and to this day I can say with a big smile that ROA was a great school. I had the best time there and met some really wonderful people. It would be great to have a reunion with a bunch of different graduation years. The sad part is that I left my year books in Houston when I moved. Does anyone know how I could get my hands on them? Does anyone remember the time we were able to take swings at this car with a bat or something? I think it was to raise money. What a Blast!
I use to hang around Tonya Becnel and Susan Brown. Susan and I were on the flag team when we were in the 8th grade. Anyway I'm living in Orange Beach Alabama with my 2nd and last husband (I hope). We run a Helicopter tour Business. But I go back to NOLA as much as I can. I have no children except for an adorable Malshih(Maltese/Shihzu) name Talon. That's my baby!! Take Care Everyone, Tonya |
| Name: | Robin Cosgrove Rivers |
| Year of Graduation: | 1988 |
| E-mail address: | robin.rivers@hotmail.com |
| Address: | 113 Bayou Estates Drive
Des Allemands, LA 70030 |
| Comments: | Great site. Nice to see familiar names, would like to have some kind of reunion soon. Almost 20 years since the school closed. Married to a great guy, David, with two children Evan(14)and Bailey(8)Melancon and one stepson Willis(20). Living in St. Charles, still working for OCS/DSS. Hope to hear from some former classmates. |
| Name: | Pam Schieman Villaloboz |
| Year of Graduation: | 1976 |
| E-mail address: | borncajun@comcast.net |
| Address: | 11900 NE 18th Street
Apt. 489 Vancouver, WA 98684 |
| Comments: | This is a great sight, always wondered how to contact lost classmates. I have a MySpace page that I use to keep up with my kids and it asked for my high school and it couldn't find it...go figure. My little sister, Cheryl, Class of 77 forwarded this to me. I even found my other sister Missy, Class of 75 put a posting on here. What can I say except life goes by so quickly and before you know it you are 50 years old. But finding this site brought back a lot of good memories and some not so good ones. Spirit of 76 will always hold a special place in my heart and my memories. Go Panthers! |
| Name: | Kathryn Moerer Benoit |
| Year of Graduation: | 1984 |
| E-mail address: | kmbenoit@comcast.net |
| Address: | 1384 John Ridge Drive
Collierville, TN 38017 |
| Comments: | Neat to see so many familiar names. I'm living in a suburb of Memphis, TN. Been married for 20 years with three daughters: Allie, 19 yrs., Courtney, 17 yrs., and Payton, 8 yrs. I'm a nurse anesthetist at the Children's Hospital in Memphis and love it! Would love to have some kind of reunion. |
| Name: | Tammy Foxworth Carter |
| Year of Graduation: | 1980 |
| E-mail address: | tafc@comcast.net |
| Address: | 19102 Tulip Dale St.
Houston, TX 77084 |
| Comments: | I have already written a little about me earlier, and you can see my brothers have also written. I have an updated email address and would love to hear from friends.
Does anyone know how to reach Jimmy Sholar? If so,please let me know. Hope to hear from all soon. As this is football season, I have been sharing many fond memories with my children about the games, pep rallies and all the great things we did at ROA. My parents are still in Marrero. Looking forward to hearing from friends. |
| Name: | Jennifer Gates |
| Year of Graduation: | 1986 |
| E-mail address: | Msautumn@aol.com |
| Address: | Texas |
| Comments: | Hey,
This has been a crazy year. Talk to Vanessa S. and Chris C. emailed Rob P.,Jennifer N.& Stephaine I.. I always talk to Loren N.(who lives next door to Pam C.) and Tonya I.(who called Doug H..) But where the Hell is Mike Clement! Somebody please tell him to get in touch with me. And I would love to hear from "Peanut" too. Thats the least you could do Nut after the hell you put me through.LOL Pud, I'm glad to hear you are doing good, you made school fun! Jenny Gates |
| Name: | Scott Munn |
| Year of Graduation: | 1981*** |
| E-mail address: | smunn@oklahoman.com |
| Address: | 17705 Gold Drive
Edmond, OK, 73012 |
| Comments: | The asterisks next to my graduation date means that I attended River Oaks and would have graduated that year, but my family was transferred from Louisiana to Oklahoma City in February 1979. I was fortunate to see the 1978 Panthers football team finish with a 7-3 record, which included a tough loss to John Curtis and future NFLer Reggie Dupard. Blake Eloi, Lloyd Caruso, Bobby Minton ... I had classes with several of those big boys. I indeed have fond memories from my short time at ROA.
I am currently the assistant sports editor for The Oklahoman newspaper in Oklahoma City. I've been in sports journalism for 25 years. My brother, Jeff, who played on the very first junior high football team at ROA, lives in Phoenix, Ariz. He is a vice president for the Harlem Globetrotters. That's right, the Trotters are based in Phoenix! GO PANTHERS!!! |
| Name: | keith graves |
| Year of Graduation: | 1977 |
| E-mail address: | keith.graves@att.net |
| Address: | 11508 sw oaks
austin tx 78737 |
| Comments: | has anybody heard from todd schouest? let me know his email if so.
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| Name: | Brenda Boyd Dunaway |
| Year of Graduation: | 1978 |
| E-mail address: | Fieryone2@aol.com |
| Address: | Madison, Ms. |
| Comments: | I would love to hear from some of my classmates. I can't believe that next year will be 30 years! Where has the time gone. I have so many fond memories of ROA. It would be great to catch up with you. Take care. |
| Name: | Charles Gieseler |
| Year of Graduation: | 1975 |
| E-mail address: | cgieseler@comcast.net |
| Address: | 15610 Barman Street
Lowell, IN 46356 |
| Comments: | After graduating from ROA, I attended Nicholls State University and graduated in 1979. In November 1979, I married Glenda Buras. I worked several years as a wireline engineer while living in Louisiana. We moved to Northwest Indiana so that I could attend seminary. In 1994, I obtained my masters degree in pastoral theology. After pastoring Bayou Baptist Church in Houma, LA for almost 9 years, we moved back to Northwest Indiana. Glenda and I have been happily married for almost 28 years now. We have 3 married sons and 2 teen girls. We are now the proud grandparents of one year old Jordan Gieseler |
| Name: | Mike Keeton |
| Year of Graduation: | 1980 |
| E-mail address: | mikekeeton@gmail.com |
| Address: | Nashville, TN |
| Comments: | Just an email update. I have a quick blurb about me at the end of book 2.
Love to hear from former classmates. |
| Name: | Donna Winters Thiebaud |
| Year of Graduation: | 1980 |
| E-mail address: | donna6171@cox.net |
| Address: | 615 Yetta St
Harvey |
| Comments: | I found this website through my sister, Jeanne, who got the information from somebody else. I'm a paramedic, proud parent of 4 children, Kenny-25, Donald-24, Bonnie-20, and Stephen-17. I also have 2 grandsons, and another due in October. I remember all the fun at ROA and wish we could go back to those days. I saw the posting about a possible reunion and would love to go!! I'd also love to hear from anybody who remembers me!!!!! |
| Name: | Jeanne Winters Thibodeaux |
| Year of Graduation: | 1982 |
| E-mail address: | cypressvalley2001@yahoo.com |
| Address: | 619 Yetta St.
Harvey, LA 70058 |
| Comments: | I didn't graduate from ROA having left there in '79 (9th grade)and I did miss it. The Panther spirit reminded me of New Orleans, it was unique in its own way. I married, divorced, then found my soulmate but lost Kirk April 9, 2007. I have 1 daughter, Trisha (25), and 2 grandsons (Joshua & Conner). I worked with the government, as an EMT, and now I groom dogs at Petsmart in Harvey. I am still animal crazy which helps in my job alot.
I often think about the good times at ROA especially the pep rallies and the band marching to the football field for the games. I loved being a majorette and playing the flute, there sure were some great times in the bandroom. I have sadly watched the old school fall apart as Kirk and I often went fishing down that way. Would love to hear from some good ole' Panthers!!!!1 |
| Name: | Briant Cantrell |
| Year of Graduation: | 1982 |
| E-mail address: | briantc@cox.net |
| Address: | 741 Ruckel Drive
Niceville, FL 32578 |
| Comments: | Hello Panthers!
I have been married 16 years to my wife Jill and we have a beautiful pair of boy/girl twins, Nicholas and Noel. They are 9 years old and heading into the 4th grade next year. Jill and I enjoy traveling and took Nick and Noel to Panama City, Panama for Christmas 2006. We had a great family vacation which was adventurous and enjoyable for us all. I've worked for AT&T (the original) since 1987 and graduated from Southeastern Louisiana University with a BS in Computer Science. We have lived in Niceville, yes Niceville... FL for four years and enjoy living on the coast except when Hurricanes pop up. I love deep sea fishing and enjoy going offshore fishing any chance I get. If you remember me and ever visit Destin, which is eight miles from me, give me a call (850) 678-4722. It would be nice to hear from an old friend! I still talk to Chris Madere about once a month. He is doing fine and lives in Japan with his wife, Etsuko and daughter, Rika. He teaches English to Japanese businessmen and women. My brother Pat, (Pud), lives in Hattiesburg, MS now. He did live in Slidell, until Katrina did a number on his house. He is married and has two young children, Zach and Abby. Take Care Everyone! We are all aging like fine wine! Briant Cantrell |
| Name: | Michelle Paolini |
| Year of Graduation: | 1988 |
| E-mail address: | planetbeach504@yahoo.com |
| Address: | Belle Chasse |
| Comments: | Looking for info if Mark Williams came back from Iraq yet? it's been a year and i have not heard from him... any info please let me know!! Thanks love Shell |
| Name: | Margaret Graff Firth |
| Year of Graduation: | 75 |
| E-mail address: | Margaret.Firth@usm.edu |
| Address: | 117 Somerset Dr.
Hattiesburg, MS 39402 |
| Comments: | I have some happy news...Pam Bean Cousins is a grandmother again. Steven Aaron Cousins was born to Pam's son Steven and his wife Connie (Texas). Also, I am a grandmother for the first time! William "Tucker" Firth was born to my son Paul and his wife Carrie (Florida). Both mothers and sons are fine, and their father's feet have not touched the ground since their births.
Maggie |
| Name: | Vanessa Sodofsky |
| Year of Graduation: | 1986 |
| E-mail address: | vansod826@yahoo.com |
| Address: | Buffalo, MN |
| Comments: | Hello!
It's so cool to see some familiar names on this site. I saw Jenny Gates and Jennifer Neilson mentioned. Anybody know anything about Kristin Mott or Stephanie Chick? I've been living in MN since 1993. Never married, but I'm living with my wonderful boyfriend Jeff (we met on eHarmony!). No kids because I never wanted any. Oh, Amy Peterson, now Nunes, lives here in MN too. I'm going to tell her about this site. Take care and God Bless, Vanessa Anyone who remembers me send me an email. |
| Name: | John Burton |
| Year of Graduation: | 1989 |
| E-mail address: | jrb_bbb@hotmail.com |
| Comments: | Tricia, Last time I talked to Jay he was leaving in Florida. Julie Butler talks to Jay more than I do. Jay comes to New Orleans fairly regular. I will tell him you are looking for him.
Burton |
| Name: | Steve Foxworth |
| Year of Graduation: | 1977 |
| E-mail address: | sfoxworth@salmacon.com |
| Address: | 5726 Trowbridge Lane
Macon, Georgia 31210 |
| Comments: | Greetings. I am married to Melia, have 3 children: Stefanie 21, Caleb 17, and Jared 14. Graduated from ROA then graduated from La Tech with Math Ed degree in 1982, went to Southwestern Seminary graduated with masters in 1986. Moved to Mississippi were i served in 2 diffeent churches as student minister, then moved to Georgia to another church and served there over 10 years. I am currently the executive director of an non profit pregnancy resource center in the same city of Macon.
The web site is www.salmacon.com. I love to travel (my daughter is in South Asia for 2 years), hunt, fish, watch my boys play sports, and of course cheer for the Saints. My parents still live in Marrero and i visit once or twice a year. Take care and keep on truckin' Steve |
| Name: | Brian "Ernie" Cleveland |
| Year of Graduation: | 1974 |
| E-mail address: | bacplc@bellsouth.net |
| Address: | LaPlace, La. 70068 |
| Comments: | Hello to all of our past ROA friends. Basic lowdown is that I am married for 29 years, 2 great boys, Jason (26) and Joshua (16). I have my degee from SLU in Hammond in Computer Science. Work for DHL for 26 years now, meaning I have been thru 3 mergers and alway made the cut. Met my wife, Pattie, at SLU.
Well with 2 boys who play sports just as I did, I really miss the high school days. My oldest, Jason, played football for Riverside Academy in Reserve. This was a small school just like ROA. He was an offensive lineman, played in the Super Dome Classic for a Class 2A State Championship in 1998. My youngest, Josh, goes to one of old enemeies, St. Charles Catholic. He is also an offensive lineman. In his first year playing as a freshman, SCC went to the State Championship game in CLass 2A, in Shreveport, LA., this was the Katrina year. Then in his 10th grade year, which is now, one of the senior lineman got hurt in the beginning practice, so they called on Josh to start. Well, he did great and also SCC went to the Super Dome this past year, 2006 to play for the second year in a row for the Class 2A State Championship. What sucks is that both years they had to play John Curtis. But I told him as least you got there 2 years in a row. And you will be a 3 year letterman in football. He also qualified for the the state power lifting meet where he finished 6th in the state in class 2A. He is also at this time the strongest kid on the football team. I am really proud of both my boys. Now for me I did alot of coaching for both of them thru the years. Coached Jason in biddy basketball and our team won the River Parish League 2 years in a row. Coach summer baseball when Josh was playing and coached the middle school team at Ascension of Our Lord School for 4 years. Of the 4 years we won the River Parish Catholic League 2 years. Now I just watch him play. I do try to keep active, playing flag football with the boys, basketball still, teaching these young kids that a 51 year old man still has his game. But I do get tired really quick now. The mind says, "You can do it", but the body just don't move as quick as before. Well everyone, please keep in touch and it is great to see comments for many old friends. To all my fellow school mates, I have not forgotten any of you and I do miss the good ole' days at ROA.... |
| Name: | Scott Vinson |
| Year of Graduation: | 1988 |
| E-mail address: | GRETNA154@AOL.COM |
| Comments: | 8 YEARS IN THE MARINE CORPS AND 12 YEARS WITH THE GRETNA POLICE DEPT. JUST GOES TO SHOW. NEVER JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER. MARRIED SINCE 1989 AND I HAVE THREE GREAT CHILDREN (16, 14 AND 14 (TWINS)). THOUGH I AM AND WAS AS ANTI-SOCIAL AS THEY COME, IT IS GOOD TO SEE SOME OF THE NAMES. ME AND MARK RILEY SHARED AN E-MAIL ONCE, BUT I HAVEN'T BEEN IN TOUCH SINCE. GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS. |
| Name: | Barry Wood |
| Year of Graduation: | 1973 |
| E-mail address: | sabnw@cox.net |
| Address: | Metairie, LA |
| Comments: | Thanks to Glenn Scorsone I have been reading this ROA book and finding myself longing for the simple time in life. I guess that's what happens when you get long in the tooth. Still in the area working as a Federal Special Agent with ICE (Formerly U.S. Customs). Getting close to KMA time (Kiss My Ass) terminology in the Gov't. Been married for 25 years and have one daughter. Tried to leave the area many times for other posts of duty to get a feel for the world, but wifey shut that down. I do get out for temp duty assignments, so it's not so bad. Most of my family, that is still surviving, is still in the area. My brother Jody lives in Terrytown with his wife and stepchildren. I only really keep up with my long time best friend Teddy Mackenroth. I've spoken to Liz Coulon (My former High School Sweetheart) on rare occasions about reunions and such. We should all get together somewhere and have a three day blowout like an old Lion roaring. Just to let everyone know, she and Teddy are doing fine. I wish more of the '72-'73-'74 classes were on the site since I don't remember too many others (Old timer's syndrone). ROA was the good times, the simple times that I will always cherish. I lost all of my documents and yearbooks during Hurricane Katrina, but I still have the memories. I wish today's youth could have all the experiences we had without the baggage. Take care everyone and strive to be the best.
Regards, Barry Wood |
| Name: | Missy Schieman Rockenbaugh |
| Year of Graduation: | 1975 |
| E-mail address: | missy@keans.com |
| Address: | Baton Rouge, LA |
| Comments: | Wow, just found site thru my sister Cheryl '77. Was fun to read and recognize many familiar names!! Will be married for 30 years Sept. 2007!! Two boys, Gregory 23 and Stephen 20. Have lived in Baton Rouge for 20 years. Life goes by fast, this site brings back many memories, thanks to those who have made this possible. |
| Name: | Shaun Manning Farmer |
| Year of Graduation: | 1982 |
| E-mail address: | farmersmf@yahoo.com |
| Address: | 305 Beverly Drive
Jacksonville NC 28540 |
| Comments: | Thanks Russell Voyles for letting me in on this web-site.
I think a reunion would be great!! I am currently living near the USMC Base, Camp Lejeune in NC. I have been married for 14 years to Cliff (who is in on his 2nd deployment to Iraq). We have one son Dylan 8, and I have a step-Daughter Kaytlyn 15. I am a nurse and do homehealth and hospice (hospice is my passion). Hope to hear from someone!! The only person I keep in touch with these days is Russell. But he has been in my life since 1st grade!! |
| Name: | Tracey BELL Trosclair |
| Year of Graduation: | n/a 89 |
| E-mail address: | trabae123@aol.com |
| Comments: | What a wonderful site. Love to hear from you guys, so send me an email. |
| Name: | Richard Repp |
| Year of Graduation: | 1983 |
| E-mail address: | reppsmarine@comcast.net |
| Address: | 4116 32nd Ave Ct N.W. |
| Comments: | Hey All,
Haven't signed in a while so here's the update. I own a marine electronics store and dive service in Gig Harbor, Washington. I have two beautiful little girls, Jessica and Janelle. Janelle was born with Cerebral Palsy but is an absolute delight. My wife is Dana and I met her while I was in the Navy in California. We will have been married 15 years this June. Here are a couple links to my life. The first one is for Janelle and the second one is a boat I have for sale. http://www.moddinart.com/podcasts.html Once there, click on Janelle. http://www.yachtworld.com/core/listing/pl_boat_detail.jsp?&units=Feet&id=1679780&lang=en&slim=broker&&hosturl=gigharbor&&ywo=gigharbor& |
| Name: | Robyn ROBERTS White |
| Year of Graduation: | 1977 |
| E-mail address: | ROA72to82@aol.com |
| Address: | 305 Creswell Avenue
Scott, LA 70583 |
| Comments: | Trying to put together a JOINT Class Reunion for River Oaks Academy graduates from 1972 to 1982 ... that means we would have graduates of 25 to 35 years!!
Don't have the slightest idea what I'm doing, but I added the screen name above -- ROA72to82@aol.com to have one place where I can collect the names, email addresses, physical addresses of others who might be interested. After I see the response, we'll see what we can do ... so if you'd like to see just how FAT I've gotten or who is BALD or how great folks like Karen Sons Tierney still look 30 years later ... then send your info to ROA72to82@aol.com and we'll figure out what the steps are from there -- kind of like we used to do in Pantherettes!! |
| Name: | Glenda Barrilleaux Cleveland |
| Year of Graduation: | 1974 |
| E-mail address: | glendacleveland@cox.net |
| Address: | 2501 Oklahoma Dr
Marrero, LA 70072 |
| Comments: | Hi everyone!
It's good to hear from some of you that I haven't seen or talked to in years. I have been married for 32 years now to a wonderful man Billy Cleveland who graduated in 1971 from River Oaks. And my brother-in-law is Brian Cleveland "Ernie". I have three daughers; Monique, 29; Jaclyn, 25; & Erin 23. I also have three wonderful grandsons; Gage, 12; Aydan, 5; & Treyton, 1. Monique is married & lives here in Harvey; Jaclyn marred an Army man and is living in Ft Riley, Kansas; Erin is living in Ft Riley, Kansas while James (Jaclyn's husband) is in Iraq. Billy is going thru some cancer treatment right now! And hopefully everything will be okay when he finishes. I miss the old days at school when everything was so easy. It seems like everything that happens nowadays is a major problem or catastrophe. But I know with the help of God everything will turn out all right. Please pray for Billy & James! Your prayers will mean a lot. Thanks, Glenda |
| Name: | Raymond Reeves |
| Year of Graduation: | 1982 |
| E-mail address: | reeves.raymond@gmail.com |
| Address: | 305 Park Ridge Drive
Brandon, MS 39042 (601) 408-1221 |
| Comments: | I work for the Clarion-Ledger here in Jackson. I received a notice from a local high school; its alums have planned a "decade reunion." All of the classes from the 1980s are invited, instead of just one graduating year.
Maybe we should consider something along these lines and set a River Oaks reunion - for all former ROA students - at a certain time and place. What do y'all think? |
| Name: | Tammy Foxworth Carter |
| Year of Graduation: | 1980 |
| E-mail address: | tafc@houston.rr.com |
| Address: | 19102 Tulip Dale St.
Houston, TX 77084 |
| Comments: | Just wanted to say hello to all you panthers out there.
This is great. I have been enjoying the read and updates. I don't make it back to New Orleans as much as I would like,but think about ROA often. I live in Houston, acutally west, Katy, and I teach 5th grade math and science. I have been married to Delton for 19 years and I have two children, Austin, 17 and Alyssa 14. Hope to hear from you soon. |
| Name: | Tricia Vars-Rauch |
| Year of Graduation: | 1989 |
| E-mail address: | mtrauch2@comcast.net |
| Comments: | Great site. I am looking for all of those 1989 grads....given that the school would have made another year...just to say hello. I am also looking for contact information on Jay Deubler. Please forward that info to my email address listed above.
Note: Jay I am looking for Jennifer R. Looking forward to hearing from everyone. |
| Name: | Tricia Vars-Rauch |
| Year of Graduation: | 1989 |
| E-mail address: | mtrauch2@comcast.net |
| Comments: | What a great site. I am looking for anyone from the would have been class of 1989. Anyone with information on Jay Deubler please pass it along to my email address listed above. ( Jay I am looking for Jennifer R.) |
| Name: | Cindy St. Clair Stevens |
| Year of Graduation: | 1974 |
| E-mail address: | alwayscindy@aol.com |
| Address: | 31 Langworthgate
Lincoln LN2 4AD United Kingdom |
| Comments: | Wow, this is an awesome site. I feel like I'm back home when I read the entries. I'm glad that Adele Maurer Alfortish(74) and Glenn Scorsone(74) told me about this site. I have a lot of cherished memories of friends and experiences from ROA.
Time seems to pass us by so fast. After graduating from River Oaks, I attended LSU Baton Rouge and University of New Orleans(Communications/Sociology major). I've been married to my husband, Bud for almost 29 years. We have 3 children who are very dear to me(2 sons and a daughter), Bill(27), Christopher(24) and Nicky(22). We live in jolly ole England which is very different from any place I've ever lived. We live in a neighborhood with a lot of history...a thousand year old castle and cathedral and Roman ruins. My husband, Bud is engineering manager working on a defense project for the Royal Air Force. And, he is also a representative for NATO, North Atlantic Treaty Organization. I was a social worker until we moved to England. Now, I spend most of my time trying to keep up with hubby...We do a lot of traveling to different countries. I love to travel...learn about different people and explore new places. I'm also a student of antique dealing...still an amateur, but learning. I do a lot of traveling back to the U.S. to spend time with family and friends. I'm very much looking forward to our next class reunion....I'll be there! Here's wishing All an abundance of happiness and good health. :)) |
| Name: | Kerrie Sisson Hutchinson |
| Year of Graduation: | 1979 |
| E-mail address: | khutchinson@suddenlink.net |
| Address: | 1101 Kevin St.
Whitehouse, TX 75791 |
| Comments: | Hi, Everyone:
I turned 46 last month (what happened to 18?)... and so ROA was a VERY long time ago!! Remember when the year 2000 seemed like light years away? LOL!! I am in Tyler, Texas area now. Left N.O. in 1995 for Kansas City, MO. Made our way down to Texas at the end of 2002. Really do like East Texas - hope to stay here - tired of moving! I've been married to a Louisiana boy since Dec 88 - we have 3 kids - Chelsea - 15, Paul - 12, David - 9. I am teaching part time at a small school here, King's Academy Christian School, and am going to LeTourneau University. I didn't finish that back in the 80's, so finishing up now finally. I haven't been back to N.O. since 2004. I hear it is in bad shape, and that makes me sad. It is all really unreal.... that so much of that city is changed. I'd love to hear from any of you at my e-mail address who might remember me... I am wondering where everyone is and how those of you who are still in the N.O. area made it through Katrina/Rita. Blessings, Kerrie |
| Name: | Rob Peters |
| Year of Graduation: | 1986 |
| E-mail address: | rpeters@maintech-usa.com |
| Address: | Houston, TX |
| Comments: | Anyone heard from Chris Curow?
wife, 2 kids |
| Name: | B. J. Perez III |
| Year of Graduation: | 1975 |
| E-mail address: | saxmanno@aol.com |
| Address: | 800 Double J Road
Covington, LA 70433 |
| Comments: | I just found out there was a website/guestbook for ROA! OK, this is what I've been up to since May '75. Attended Nicholls State for a year. Transferred to UNO and became a music ed major (clarinet major). Graduated in 1980 with my BA in Music Ed. Started at Loyola in Fall '80 on my masters degree, completing the degree in '88 (classical sax major). Hired at Jesuit High School and taught there from Jan 81 to May 83. Left Jesuit for Belle Chasse High School where I met my future, and now, wife, Denise Orgeron. Left BCHS in May 87 and went to Jefferson Parish. Taught at Gretna Jr Hi for 7 years. Went back to school, again, to get certification in administration. Also began learning about computers. Became an administrator in Aug 94. Seved as an Asst. Principal at Gretna for 1 year, at Ehret HS for 7 1/2 years (also technology coordinator), and then principal at Marrero Middle School and Westwego Elementary. Moved to Covington in June '05 and transferred to Harris Middle School, where I am now, as an AP again. Have been blessed with 3 boys, the older two graduating from the Louisiana School for Math, Science, and the Arts, and the youngest now attending Jesuit High School as a sophomore. He is also the only one of my boys involved in music performance.
I have "amassed" a collection of instruments -- 4 saxes (SATB), 3 clarinets, a bass clarinet, flute, piccolo, oboe, 2 trombones, a trumpet, and 2 keyboards. I also play professionally whenever possible. My performance credits include the Temptations, the old New Orleans Philharmonic, the New Orleans Summer Pops, Pete Fountain, Sergio Franci, Lou Rawls, Bob Hope, Kylie Smith, and Harry Connick Sr. I have also played with the Saenger Theater Orchestra, at the Rivertown Reperatory Theater, Jefferson Performing Arts Society, Le Petit Theater, Jazz Fest, and various carnival balls over the last 30+ years. Have also played with various big bands -- Jan Garber, Guy Lombardo, Nelson Riddle, and locally, Frankie Mann and Jimmy Maxwell. Paul, this website and guestbook are great! Karen, my sister -- '78, has been telling me about your engineering advances in domestic and industrial energy conservation. It makes me proud to be a ROA alum. If anyone out there begins to organize a reunion, please contact me. |
| Name: | Margaret Graff Firth |
| Year of Graduation: | 75 |
| E-mail address: | margaret.Firth@usm.edu |
| Address: | Hattiesburg, MS |
| Comments: | Where is everyone from the Class '75? Would love to hear from everyone! |
| Name: | Margaret Graff Firth |
| Year of Graduation: | 75 |
| E-mail address: | margaret.Firth@usm.edu |
| Address: | Hattiesburg, MS |
| Comments: | Where is everyone from the Class '75? Would love to hear from everyone! |
| Name: | Margaret Graff Firth |
| Year of Graduation: | 75 |
| E-mail address: | margaret.Firth@usm.edu |
| Address: | Hattiesburg, MS |
| Comments: | Allen Foxworth forward this website to me. I have to pass it on to Anita McAllester Jewett (74) and Pam Bean Cousins(75). Where is the class of 74 & 75? I would love to hear from you. Days may pass and times may change but we are still the ROA PANTHERS and that will every change. |
| Name: | GERALD DITTA |
| Year of Graduation: | 77 |
| E-mail address: | gpdjrvette@aol.com |
| Address: | 1956 FAITH TERRYTOWN LA 504 361-5032 |
| Comments: | HEY YALL, IT SURE HAS BEEN A LONG TIME.. I WISH ID FOUND THIS A LONG TIME AGO IM LOOKING FORWARD TO HEAR FROM ALL OF YOU IM DOING GREAT
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| Name: | Jimmy Ricouard |
| Year of Graduation: | 1980 |
| E-mail address: | sk8no@aol.com |
| Address: | gretna la |
| Comments: | For somereason my three grandaughters were left out of my last entry. I don't want them saying "paw paw you left us out". So girls now your not. |
| Name: | Jimmy Ricouard |
| Year of Graduation: | 1980 |
| E-mail address: | sk8no@aol.com |
| Address: | Gretna La
70053 |
| Comments: | Hello all,
Its been a while since I log on to the dream book. Hope everyone is doing well. I see quite a few ROA friends in my Barber shop and at Skate Country were I been working for the pass 27 years part time. No, I do not own it! The Barber shop survived Katrina, but the Rink had to be totaly rebuilt. I stayed for katrina, what a ride. Never, Never ,Never want to do that again. I did say never right..... I saw stuff flying threw the air that should not have been. I want to start a ROA DREAM list..... I Dream that we all get together in LAS VEGAS for a Reunion. Any takers big enough group could save us $$$ on hotel airfire etc..... OH! I have one natural son, four step sons, and five grandkids Two boys. The Christmas list keeps getting bigger :) Again hope everyone is doing well. Really miss the old days. Ran into MR A.C. a few years back could not believe he still remember me. |
| Name: | Todd Manno |
| Year of Graduation: | 1986 |
| E-mail address: | Tmanno@bellsouth.net |
| Address: | 9526 Jefferson Hwy
River Ridge, LA 70123 |
| Comments: | What a bunch of slackers! Less than 450 posts in six plus years. I know geeks that post more in one day on their blogs.
I've been sitting on my ass waiting for someone else to organize a class reunion. Guess that'll never happen. It's not like our Class President works for a major cable company or anything. I took a stab at coaching tee ball in 1998. Glad to see Chris Oddo's son hasn't been scarred for life. I graduated from UNO in 1992 with a finance degree and have been a Certified Real Estate Appraiser for 16 years. I will be opening a wine shop in Houma within the next few months. I have a wife(Mandy), daughter(Gabrielle) and two sons(Luke and Jake). We're looking into adopting a baby from China in the next two years. The only thing that could make life any better would be to have an alma matter to cheer for. |
| Name: | Beth Fite-Harris |
| Year of Graduation: | 1980 |
| E-mail address: | bethfiteharris@kw.com |
| Address: | Arlington,Tx |
| Comments: | Hi everyone! David Kinberger told me abut this sight and thought I would check it out. Good to see some familiar names. I am married to Blaine Harris (class of 1980 too), for 25 years now, have 2 boys, ages 24 & 19. We will be grandparents in June. I am a Realtor in Arlington, Tx (Dallas/Ft. Worth area) and Blaine has his own sales and marketing co. We relocated in Sept. 2001. Which is when I retired from Hairdressing,after 20 years. Look forward to hearing from any or all of you!
Beth Fite- Harris |
| Name: | Karen Sons Tierney |
| Year of Graduation: | 1977 |
| E-mail address: | kat46kat@aol.com |
| Address: | Baton Rouge,La. |
| Comments: | Hello everyone! My brother Brian (graduate of '75 living in California) told me about this site. So many memories! I have been married for almost 27 years to an awesome guy who has made so many dreams come true. I have two children, Chris,(24) who graduated from LSU and now works for the University and is currently studying for his Masters and Kelly,(21) who is currectly in her third year at LSU. We left Louisiana in '89 and have lived many places in the U.S. It's been a wonderful journey but I recently moved back and am now living and working in Baton Rouge near my children. It would be so great to see everyone again. I'm sure we would all have so many stories to tell! |
| Name: | Karen Sons Tierney |
| Year of Graduation: | 1977 |
| E-mail address: | kat46kat@aol.com |
| Address: | Baton Rouge,La. |
| Comments: | Hello everyone! My brother Brian (graduate of '75 living in California) told me about this site. So many memories! I have been married for almost 27 years to an awesome guy who has made so many dreams come true. I have two children, Chris,(24) who graduated from LSU and now works for the University and is currently studying for his Masters and Kelly,(21) who is currectly in her third year at LSU. We left Louisiana in '89 and have lived many places in the U.S. It's been a wonderful journey but I recently moved back and am now living and working in Baton Rouge near my children. It would be so great to see everyone again. I'm sure we would all have so many stories to tell! |
| Name: | Sherrie Yundt Oddo |
| Year of Graduation: | 1982 |
| E-mail address: | sherrieoddo@bellsouth.net |
| Comments: | We have lost another Panther. Ramon Guichard lost his battle with cancer on Friday Jan.26,2007. He is survived by a son,Nick (20), from his first marriage to my sister in law,Laura Oddo, and a set of twin boys (8) from his second marriage. Please remember this family in your thoughts and prayers.
-Sherrie |
| Name: | Kathy Roundtree-Usey |
| Year of Graduation: | 1985 |
| E-mail address: | kgbusey@msn.com |