My Career:Served in the Army Reserve for six years after college. After graduating from FSU I was offered a job with General Electric in the marketing department of the Central Air Conditioning Division. I spent three years doing a variety of jobs with GE. In 1973 Ernie Kendler and I left General Electric and started our own company. That company continues today employing 60 people with locations in Pinellas and Manatee counties. In 2006 we sold the company to the employees through an ESOP. I continue to work part time.
How I spend my free time:Golf is my favorite. Carol and I have a home in the mountains and are spending more and more time there. The golf course is great and the summer climate is much nicer than St. Petersburg in August! We've been fortunate to travel quite a bit over the years.
Other comments:I'm sorry I missed the last reunion but will try and make the next one. (Updated 7/1/2015)
David Roell Address:3014 22nd Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34205
Home:941 748-8354 Email:daveroell@verizon.net
Spouse:Married to Sharon for 46 years with 2 children and 1 grandchild.
Personal:We met at the airport. She was a Hertz girl and I worked for Eastern Airlines. My daughter Sandi has a home in Bradenton and my son Stephen has a home in Palmetto. Sandi has worked for a doctor in Bradenton for over 20 years after graduating from Carson-Newman College in Tennessee. My son has been a Merchant Marine for 20 years and has traveled all over the world. He is presently on a ship based in Corpus Christi Texas and spent the Summer running from hurricanes. Prior to that they sailed to Kuwait and Bahrain via stops in Greece and Spain. You name it and he has been there.
My Education:MCC for two years drafting/aviation. I have a commercial/instrument/multi-engine rating.
My Career:U.S. Air Force 1967-1971 Worked for Eastern Airlines at Sarasota/Bradenton 24 years. Then in 1991 joined my Parents business in Largo, R2J Chemical Services, Inc. We do chemical water treatment for commercial heating and cooling.
How I spend my free time:Fishing when I can. Trying to keep my yard green and flowers blooming. We were charter members of Faith Bible Church on Morgan-Johnson Road. I served on the Board for many years in many different capacities. We are now members of West Bradenton Baptist Church and involved in several ministries
Other comments:In 2008 we purchased a home in Clyde North Carolina. The first few years was a lot of work but most of our projects are complete and weI can enjoy our time there. I love to sit on the front porch in the mornings with a cup of coffee watching the sun rise and look out at the mountains. Now that my wife has retired we plan to spend more time there. (Updated 11/10/2017)
Don Rowe(Passed Away) Address:1603 21st Street West Palmetto, FL 34221
Home:941 721-9328 Office:941-708-9722
Spouse:Married to Vicky for 9 years with 6 children and 4 grandchildren.
Personal:We met through mut. friends/kids and gkids scattered-all in the US
My Education:USAF/General Contractor/Real Estate Developer
My Career:same
How I spend my free time:Work!/golf/TV/arguing w/wife.....not always in that order/sleep
Other comments:Don was a lifelong resident of the Bradenton area. He grew up enjoying Boy Scouts, Little League, Track and Field and graduated from Manatee High School. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1967 and served in Vietnam. After the service, he entered the construction industry spanning over 30 years. Dons career included building residential, commercial and church properties. During his lifetime Don loved boating, fishing, golfing and music was his passion. His greatest accomplishment were his children whom he raised in Parrish with his first wife, Donna. After marrying Vicky in 2001 they built their new home together in Palmetto, where the two families became one.... (Updated 6/12/2010)
Carolyn Rowley Kutt Address:6027 22nd Avenue Circle, E. Palmetto, FL 34221
Home:941 722-5511 Office:941-749-7170 Email:cbkutt@frontier.com
Spouse:Married to Bruce for 18 years with 5 children and 6 grandchildren.
Personal:My husband and I met at a political conference at River Ranch, Florida in 1982. Bruce has three children from his first marriage: Andrew, Karen and Adam and I have two: Holly and Jeffrey. Our daughter Holly is 37 and single. She received her masters in social work from FSU. She is currently the director of welfare to work program for single moms in Venice. Our son Jeff is 34, lives in Atlanta, and just graduated from Life Chiropractic School. He is married to Rachael and they have three beautiful children. Our son Andrew is 33, single and lives in Bradenton. He is an electronic technician. He is keeping busy remodeling his home. Our daughter Karen is 31, married, and a stay at home Mom. She and and her husband, Mike have two beautiful children. They live in Bradenton. Our youngest son, Adam is 24. He is the single Dad of our darling grandson, Hunter. Adam works as a cabinet maker.
My Education:I received a bachelors degree from USF in criminology. I also have a real estate broker's license.
My Career:For the past 33 years, I have worked in the court system as a probate clerk, judicial assistant to Judge Claflin Garst, Jr. and Judge Walter Talley. My current position is judicial assistant to Judge Janette Dunnigan. I plan to retire in four years. I also have my own small real estate brokerage, Castle Realty, Inc., which keeps me busy on a parttime basis.
How I spend my free time:I love to read, garden, paint (not houses), and enjoy outdoor activities. I play a little golf -not well. My husband and I are currently building a log home in Franklin, North Carolina. We both love the mountains and look forward to spending our summers there when we retire.
Other comments:It is hard to believe that forty years has passed. In some ways, it seems like we left school yesterday. I feel truly blessed in my life and hope that each of you have found happiness and contentment in yours. We are looking foward to spending six months of the year in Franklin, North Carolina when we retire in 2009 (Updated 5/12/2015)
Pamela Rucker Morgan Address:4107 57th Drive East Bradenton, FL 34203
Home:941 567-5130 Office:941-556-4034 Email:PMorgan531@aol.com
Spouse:Married to Paul Morgan for 6 years with 2 children.
Personal:Married Paul Morgan in 1967. We had been childhood friends since both of us were three years old. We had two beautiful children, Eric born in 1970 and Stephanie born in 1972. Unfortunately, we should have remained friends, but divorced in 1973. Eric who was born in October 1970 resides in Orlando and is an electrical designer engineer with Peninsula Engineering. He is married to his lovely wide Ada, and have no children, but do have two dogs, six cats, two parrots and two 500-gal saltwater fish tanks. Stephanie who was born in February 1972, lives in Vero Beach and is a hairdresser, Stephanie has no children, but does have three dogs.
My Education:After I graduated I attended the University of South Florida in Tampa, but wasn't making the grades, so returned to Bradenton and attended Manatee Jr. College. And as fate would have it, I got married at 19, had two children and divorced, so never went back to school.
My Career:The highlight of my career was owning my own executive suite and secretarial service in Orlando for 16 years. I thoroughly loved being my own boss and had a very successful business until technology and times rendered it a dinosaur. I returned to Bradenton in January 2004 and retired from the Greater Sarasota Chamber of Commerce in April 2010 and am loving retirement.
How I spend my free time:I do volunteer work - mostly with animals or children. I was an active volunteer while in Orlando with Canine Companions for Independence which provides assistance dogs for the mentally challenged and the physically handicapped. That was a very rewarding experience. And although I talk about it, I haven't yet contacted Southeastern Guide Dogs, to get involved with them. I did volunteer at the Juvenile Detention Center and the rewards of that were immeasurable. I own outright two male Shih Tzu's and co-own five that live with their other owner. (Updated 11/8/2017)
Richard Rudolph Address:7524 2nd Ave W Bradenton, FL 34209
Home:941 794-0591 Email:chulpa2@verizon.net
JoAnn Safford
Gustavo Santana
Ronnie Santaniello (Updated 7/30/2015)
Tania Sarmento Raik Address:205 Circle Ave. Forest Park, IL 60130
Home:708 488-9270 Email:raita29@yahoo.com
I have 2 children and 2 grandchildren.
Personal:I met my ex-husband in Atlanta, Georgia where I was training Peace Corps Volunteers. My oldeste daughter Daniela lives in Madagascar, Africa with her husband and their two sons. They both work for American companies: Daniela works for Conservation International in the area of Natural Resources Management and her husband works for PSI in Public Health. They are going to relocate to Washington, DC by the end of 2009. My youngest daughter Eliana and her husband live in Chicago - no children yet. Eliana teaches High School English and Spanish, and her husband works for a community based organization providing human services to immigrants. He is finishing his Master's in Spanish and will be teaching High School next year.
My Education:After graduating from Manatee High, I got my BA in English from Southern Illinois University and my Master's in Linguistics from Northeastern Illinois University.
My Career:I have worked for Peace Corps in Latin America and, after coming to Chicago, I have worked in Training Design and Development for several companies. Currently, I am working for McDonald's Training Center in Oakbrook, IL as an Instructional Designer. I also teach College English at Oakton Community College.
How I spend my free time:I travel to visit relatives in Brazil, my grandchildren in Africa, and my American family in Bradenton as often as I can. I like to get together with friends, cook, read, go out dancing, and enjoy the outdoor when the weather in Chicago is not freezing cold.
Other comments:Since Manatee High, I lived in several countries in Latin America before settling in Chicago where my daughters were born and raised. I have kept in contact with my host family from Bradenton ever since my High School graduation. We have spent vacation time and special occasions together since our children were young. What was supposed to be just the opportunity to attend my senior year at Manatee High grew as a lifetime relationship that I cherish till today.
Ted Sauter Address:417 Candlewood Ln. Naples, FL 34110
Home:941 594-3098
My Career:Pastor North Naples United Methodist Church
Judith Schiek Robinson Address:3550 Millersport Hwy Getzville, NY 14068
Home:716 568-1453 Office:716 645-2412x1166 Email:lisrobin@buffalo.edu
Personal:Grew up in Tampa Bay, surrounded by salt water. Weaned on rice and gravy, collard greens, iced tea. The spiders were as big as saucers; our high school football team the "Hurricanes;" our county's namesake the gentle Manatee.
My Education:Ph.D., M.L.S., B.A., Florida State University.
My Career:Professor and Department Chair Library & Information Studies
How I spend my free time:541 Baldy Hall University at Buffalo State University of New York Buffalo, NY 14260
Brenda Schoocraft Clarke Address:7018 41st Ave E Bradenton, FL 34208
Home:941 747-7414 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Dennis Schooley Address:2038 84th St Cir NW Bradenton, FL 34209-9452
Home:941 792-5672 Email:excelinspects@verizon.net
Spouse:Married to Vicki for 48 years with 2 children and 4 grandchildren.
Personal:I met my wife Vicki on a blind date while attending Florida State University in 1967. In 1969, after graduation, we got married. We have two daughters: Jennifer who is an attorney in Richmond Va. and Susan who works for Wells Fargo Bank in Ft. Lauderdale. The whole family attended Florida State University and are proud Seminoles.
My Education:I attended MJC for two years and transferred to Florida State, graduating in 1969 with a BS degree in business management.
My Career:I have been a State Certified Building Contractor in Manatee County since 1973, but have gotten out of the "rat race" and formed a home inspection service trying to only work 5 days a week.
How I spend my free time:I enjoy woodworking, furniture making, and travel.
Other comments:We have 4 grand children. (Updated 11/8/2017)
Angi Schug Mathes-Waters(Passed Away) Address:2324 Baesel View Dr. Orlando, FL 32835
Home:407 522-1860 Office:407-240-3863
Spouse:Married to Jim Waters for 11 years with 3 children and 2 grandchildren.
Personal:After graduation, I went to college, got married and had a daughter. Connie lives in Detroit and is VP of Operations for Continental Management. She is married to her job. My first husband (Darrell Mathes) was killed in an accident in 1980. I met Jim while working at Tropicana Products Inc. Jim and Lynda Keever are cousins. He was my boss..... and you know where this story is going! Jim and I were married in 1993. Jim has two children. Kelly and her husband, Jeff and two beautiful daughters, Kaitlyn and Madison live in Tampa and his son Jimmy and wife Peggy live in Sarasota. Jim and I moved to Boca Raton in 1989. And in 1991 we moved to Cheyenne, WY. We lived there until 1997. We now live in Orlando and Jim is VP of IS at Universal Orlando. The best theme park in the world, I might add!
My Education:Massey Business College, Jacksonville
My Career:I worked at Tropicana Products, Inc. for 20 years. When we moved to Boca Raton, I worked for SafeCard Service, Inc. as an operations manager. The company announced that it was moving to Cheyenne, WY less that a year after I started. At the same time, the company Jim was working for was relocating to California. Fortunately, SafeCard offered Jim a job as VP of IS so we moved to Cheyenne. We stayed there for five years and had an absolutely wonderful time. We made some wonderful friends and as a result, we have a lot of company now. Currently, I work as an operations manager for Attorneys' Title Insurance Fund, Inc.
How I spend my free time:Jim and I are very involved in the community. Jim is on the board of Quest and Orange County Public Schools. I volunteer at Arnold Palmer Hospital in the NICU. We enjoy golf, FSU football, theater, traveling, and entertaining. We travel frequently to New York, Denver, Detroit and Chicago. Jim travels to Japan as Universal has a park there. And occasionlly we travel to London. We really enjoy our friends from Cheyenne visiting and we are very happy to be back close to Jim's children. I spent a lot of weekends in Detroit visiting Connie.
Other comments:Looking forward to seeing everyone on Saturday. (Updated 12/7/2014)
Ken Schultz Address:Orfordville, WI 53576
Home:608 879-2752 (Updated 9/7/2009)
Dan Schumaker
Lawrence Scott Home:941 778-2362 (Updated 9/7/2009)
John Shadron Address:811 Meadow Branch Converse, TX 78109
Home:210 659-1284 Email:jshadron@gmail.com
Spouse:Married to Beth for 21 years with 1 child.
Personal:Meet Beth in a singles Sunday school class at church. We have an amazing son, Joshua, who is eleven but acts like he is eighteen. Joshua has done extremely well in school and has set many firsts at his school.
My Education:Attended Manatee Community College for two years and transferred to the University of West Florida.
My Career:Current Job: I am retired, stay at home Dad, and volunteer at my son's previous and current school. I served in the Air Force for 10 1/2 years working in race relations. EEO, and substance abuse counselor. (Updated 11/12/2017)
Thomas Shanafelt(Passed Away) Address:1129 Montezuma Dr Bradenton, FL 34209-3337
Home:941 792-6331 Office:retired
Spouse:Married to Linda for 35 years with 2 children and 2 grandchildren.
Personal:Linda and I met at Pete Reynard's Restaurant in Holmes Beach. Our son, Tom, lives in Bradenton and works as a detective for the Sarasota Police Department. Our younger son, Louis, lives and works in Orlando as a teacher.
My Education:After Manatee High, I enlisted in the Air Force, where I spent most of my time in North Dakota as a medic, but finished my service in Washington DC as part of the Air Force Honor Guard.
My Career:When I returned from the Air Force, I spent twenty eight years as a law enforcement officer in Manatee County. I retired from Manatee County Sheriff's Office in 1996.
How I spend my free time:I still love cars and motorcycles, and spend quality time with my family and friends as much as possible.
Other comments:Thomas L. Shanafelt, 64, beloved husband of Linda (Graves) Shanafelt, passed peacefully on Monday, February 6th, 2012 at Shands Hospital at the University of Florida in Gainesville after a long illness and courageous fight. He was born August 20th 1947 in Niles, Mich., the son of Katherine Shanafelt and the late Jules Shanafelt. He graduated from Manatee High School in 1965 and enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served most proudly as a member of the US Air Force Honor Guard in Washington, DC. Following service to his country, he chose to serve his community where he spent nearly thirty years as a law enforcement officer in Manatee County. He started his career in Anna Maria, served with distinction as the Chief of Police for the City of Holmes Beach Police Department and retired as a Deputy Sheriff with the Manatee County Sheriff's Office. Besides his loving wife of almost 38 years, Tom leaves behind two sons, Thomas Lyle Shanafelt, II and his wife, Joy of Bradenton, and Louis Sloane Shanafelt and his wife, Lesley of Orlando, Fla. He is also survived by his mother, Katherine Shanafelt of Ft. Collins, Colo.; a brother and his wife, Gary and Chris Shanafelt of Estes Park, Colo.; a sister and her husband, Kathy and Gene Watkinson of Ft. Collins, Colo.; a grandson, Thomas Lyle Shanafelt, III and a granddaughter, Avery Grace Shanafelt; as well as three nephews. In addition he leaves a large extended family behind in Bennington, Vt.; along with numerous close and dear friends. (Updated 2/15/2012)
Ruth Shane McDowell
Laura Sharples Dennis Address:932 25th St W Bradenton, FL 34205
Home:941 746-6484
Personal:Single and hating it
How I spend my free time:Dine with friends, Go to movies, Have drinks with friends, Listen to music, Read, Sleep, Spend time with family, Surf the Internet, Vegetate, Watch TV, Work on my hobbies (Updated 9/8/2009)
Sam Shaw Address:5847 F.Gailey Rd Clermont, GA 30527
Home:770 983-7749 Office:770 654-5676 Email:sshaw47@gmail.com
Spouse:Married to Debra for 31 years with 3 children.
Personal:Married
My Education:U of F
My Career:Own heavy construction equipment sales company
How I spend my free time:Boating, motorcycles
Pete Sheff Address:Rockland, ME
Paula Sheley Bassitt Address:16 Meadowlark Circle Ellenton, FL 34222
Office:386 864-1188 cell Email:paulamodels68@gmail.com
Spouse:Married to single with 2 children and 5 grandchildren.
My Education:Cosmetologist and Nail Tech Retired
How I spend my free time:Family * Friends * Church * Dancing * Motorcycle Riding * Home Renovations*
Other comments:While on this ride called Life....you have to take the good with the bad and smile when your sad, Love what your Blessed with remember what you had Be Humble* Be Real If you have Christ in your life... You have a story God should be part of everything we do Be angry but do not Sin ...Gossip is the greatest Devils tool (Updated 11/8/2017)
Kathy Sheridan
Sandra Shymanski Thomas Address:1943 SE 21st Street Cape Coral, FL 33990
Home:239 574-1596 Office:239-574-0224 Email:sandra.thomas@leememorial.org
Spouse:Married to Jerry for 42 years with 2 children and 1 grandchild.
Personal:Jerry and I met while I was in Nursing School in Miami and he was home on leave from the Navy. Jerry is a retired Lt Col. from the Florida Marine Patrol. I am RN Supervisor of the Endoscopy Department,Cape Coral Hospital. Our son Matt lives in Lakeland with his wife and daughter. Daughter Judy lives in Cape Coral. Our grandson Jordan is 12, lives in Cape Coral.
