Other comments:I was depressed when I hit 40 . . . then delighted to have survived when I hit 50 . . . and am not at all sure what to think about 60. But as one of my classmates wrote a few months ago . . . "Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming 'WOW! what a ride!'"
Loa Morris Burch Address:530 Davis Branch Rd Bryson City, NC 28713
Home:828 488-2346
My Career:Swain Middle School in Bryson City, NC (Updated 9/8/2009)
Kathryn Morrison Goethe Address:6842 67th Street Cir E Palmetto, FL 34221
Home:941 721-9038 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Rodney Moses
Bill Mullis Address:6280 Riverview Blvd. NW Bradenton, FL 34209
Home:941 798-9199 Office:941-7571300 Email:majan47@yahoo.com
Spouse:Married to Jan Meachen for 43 years with 1 child and 2 grandchildren.
Personal:We met at Jessie P. Miller elementary in the 3rd grade. We have one wonderful daughter (Lisa Dawn) and a 15 year old grandson (Chase) and a 10 month old grandson (Teegan). They live out east of town on a horse ranch. Lisa like her mom has always loved horses and barrel races professionally. Chase loves all sports and has great natural ability. He must get that from his grandmother. WE ARE VERY PROUD OF BOTH OF THEM!!
My Education:Graduated from Manatee High School with a third grade education and it has been very good to me !!
My Career:I was in the banking business for 15 years. In 1984 we started a company called Staff Leasing which grew to be the largest leasing company in the country. We sold that company in 1993 and retired for about 8 yrs. Four years ago we decided to do it again and started a company called EMPLOYEE LEASING SOLUTIONS which specializes in the construction trades. I have surrounded myself with people much smarter than myself which enables us to travel and enjoy the good life.
How I spend my free time:We enjoy boating,fishing and spending time at our farm in North Carolina.. L have always been a car buff and enjoy collecting old corvettes and motorcycles that I keep at my farm in N.C.
Other comments:Jan and I have been so fortunate to maintain a close relationship with many of our classmates and spend alot of quality time with them. We truly cherish their friendship and look forward to seeing all of our old classmates at the reunion. (Updated 1/8/2018)
Joyce Neff Courchesne Address:2805 36th Ave. W. Bradenton, FL 34205
Home:941 755-0692 Office:753-8121 Email:joysee47@aol.com
Spouse:Widow of John Courchesne We were married with 2 children and 2 grandchildren.
Personal:My husband John died in 1981 of lung cancer. Daughter Karen has 2 children and lives here in Bradenton. Son Steve is in Bushnell
My Education:Attended MCC, U of F
My Career:Traveled with various circuses after my husband died and got involved with costuming. I now own Cathy's Costumes with over 5000 rental costumes. Also own Casino Decor and More, a casino party company.
How I spend my free time:After playing with grandchildren my favorite past time is riding 96 Harley Road King with my boyfriend.
Glenna Neumaster Boggie Address:3632 Kapalua Way Raleigh, NC 27610
Home:919 329-0878 Email:dboggie@nc.rr.com
Spouse:Married to Doug for 45 years with 3 children and 4 grandchildren.
Personal:I met Doug in Art History class at MJC. Our oldest son Jason is 38, married, has two girls, one 17 and one 4 and lives in Raleigh. He is in the heating and air-conditioning business. Our twins, Jared and Jennifer are 34. Jared graduated from East Carolina Univ. in Dec. 2004 with a major in Finance. He lives in Raleigh and has been married for two years. He is employed at Charles Schwab as a product specialist and has a five month old son. Jennifer graduated from Appalachian State Univ. with a Biology/Chemistry Degree. She received her Doctorate of Optometry from New England College of Optometry and practices in NYC. She has been married for six years and has a three year old son.We lead an active and busy life. Always love new adventures. Most days I'm involved in some kind of exercise. Core classes, water aerobics, walking, strengthening and weights. I'm in a ladies Bible Study and assist with four year olds at church. Love to travel-we've been to Alaska, Normandy, Paris, and Provence the past few years and love to slip away often for weekends to our North Carolina mountains. Blowing Rock is our favorite place, partly because it's close enough for an easy drive and it's also one of the most quaint and beautiful small towns in America. Doug goes on long bike rides or goes cross country skiing in winter while I shop or go to "Art in the Park." We feel fortunate that three of our grandchildren live in Raleigh so that we get to see them often and participate in their lives. Miss the one in NYC! They are such a joy!
My Education:MJC two years/Florida State Univ. BS in Elementary Ed.
My Career:I taught Elementary School for seven years.
How I spend my free time:I enjoy working out, decorating, spending time with our grand children, keeping in touch with family, working with flowers, church, traveling, dinner out. We have always had one or more weekly date nights and always look forward to that.
Other comments:I'm looking forward to this reunion. It has been so many years since I last attended. I am proud to have known so many wonderful classmates! Thank you to the reunion committee for spending endless hours putting this event together! (Updated 10/7/2015)
Mike Nicholas Address:2808 93rd St. E Palmetto, FL 34221
Home:941 723-9228 (Updated 9/8/2009)
Helen Nichols Dolbec Address:1700 72nd St. NW Bradenton, FL 34209-9415
Home:941 792-8274 Email:bhsmabear@verizon.net (Updated 5/26/2015)
Fran Niesman DeSantis Address:Claremont, NH
Ted Nipper Address:701 68th St W Bradenton, FL 34209
Email:tednipper@aol.com
Spouse:Married to None with 2 children and 5 grandchildren.
My Education:AA MJC; BS USF; J.D.FSU
My Career:Retired Attorney (Updated 11/8/2017)
MaryJane Noll Houck(Passed Away)
James Nosworthy Home:239 656-4389
Spouse:Married to Madeline for 35 years.
Personal:We met when James Nosworthy, Sr. was a patient at Manatee Memorial Hospital. Madeline was in the Manatee Junior College nursing program.
My Education:FHP Academy 1974
My Career:Military: US Army 1966-68Current job: Assistant Manager in a floor covering store.
How I spend my free time:Boating, golf, landscaping (Updated 9/30/2009)
Dot Oakley Smith Address:Murfreesboro, TN 37128
Home:615-890-2241 Email:1gruvingranny@att.net
Spouse:Married to Mike for 40 years with 3 children and 5 grandchildren.
Personal:Married to Mike 40 years and for this milestone he came home with a 40th edition (1993)vette. I had to laugh...Somehow the thought of 1 hot ride + 2 old grayhaired gramps just doesn't equate! In all fairness though, it is a beautiful car and he has always wanted one so... Happy Anniversary to us dear. We have 3 daughters;Karlee,who works with the school Headstart Programs, Krista ,who works in her architectural and commercial design fields, and Kyle , who is a Dental Assistant. We are very proud of them and the 5 beautiful grandchildren they have given us.
My Education:Went to Methodist College in Fayetteville,NC majoring in Elem.Ed.
My Career:Put the teaching on hold in 1971 when my sister,LuLu, and I went to Kissimmee,FL to open with Disney World. (Now THAT was an education !)When my daughters came along I was a stay at home mom until they were in school. At that time I went back to work with classes of gifted as well as classes of challenged students. I think one thing I hold most important at this time was my work with The Adam Walsh Society's "Safety with Strangers" program. I went to all the elem. schools in the county and taught children how to react should they be approached by a stranger. After moving to TN in 1990, I went to work for, and retired from, Pillsbury/General Mills with 20 years tenure.
How I spend my free time:Time for myself, when permissible , involves working on my bucket list with two items of which I was able to cross off my list last summer. Now don't think I'm crazy, but all my life , due to my fondness of animals, I have always wanted to hug and kiss a baby camel. Her cheek was as soft as cashmere. (OK ,so maybe I am weird, but I loved it.) The second item I crossed off my list is writing a children's book. My cousin, a commercial artist, did the illustrations. I have sent it out and written two sequels. Now we wait...either way,I have done it. In this category I must mention the most fulfilling and important thing to me in my life is family. Luckily they are all near and we spend much quality time together. Annual get-togethers on the holidays are a "givin" and the superbowl is always a biggie as we have so many different allegiances. Good times-good fun!
Other comments:The last thing I would like to share with you, if you're still awake, is one I am especially proud of. I have always taught God's Love and have been wonderfully blessed to have all three of our girls accept the Lord and live their lives for Him. What more could you want for your family ? I have kept in touch with lifelong gal-pals Lee Anstey and Shirley Green , but want you to know I will always be thankful for having known all of you. Thanks for the memories. Go Canes!! (Updated 1/23/2015)
Van O'Quinn Home:941-753-3668
Spouse:Married to Barbara. (Updated 6/22/2015)
Patricia Parrott Bills Address:2206-42th St. E. Bradenton, FL 34208
Home:941 746-9157 Email:patty.bee27@gmail.com
Spouse:Married to Marvin for 43 years with 1 child.
Personal:My husband, Marvin, passed away in 2015. I still split my time between FL and NC. Our daughter, Spring, is now living in Greenville, SC and loving it. She has a wonderful guy and his 7 year old daughter. She is now my granddaughter and I love it! We have had a wonderful group of friends who also have homes in FL and NC. We have a lot of fun going to movies, out to eat, and shopping.
My Education:BS in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education from Florida State University. Masters in Elementary Curriculum from University of South Florida.
My Career:I have taught elementary school for 36 years, 31 of them at Jessie P. Miller Elementary. I am retired and loving it. We live in Franklin, NC 6 months and in Bradenton 6 months.
How I spend my free time:I have become knitting obsessed! It is challenging and fun. I have a circle of knitting friends. I also have 3 dogs, all rescues. They keep me busy.
Other comments:email me, I would love to hear from you. I am also on facebook. (Updated 11/10/2017)
Mary Patterson Huffmaster Address:21601 Darden Rd Astor, FL 32102
Home:352 759-2700 Email:maryhuffmaster@embarqmail.com
Spouse:Married to Don for 21 years with 2 children and 5 grandchildren.
Personal:We met through mutual here in good old Astor, FL. My children are Katie and John Blount. Katie lives close by in Astor with her 4 children. John lives in Bradenton and has 1 precious daughter
My Education:I graduated from MJC after high school. Then years later I graduated from DBCC with an AS degree as a Registered Nurse.
My Career:I worked at Halifax Medical for 20 years and retired 2 years ago. While there I worked Ortho, Oncology and even at the Volusia County Jail Medical Clinic........best job ever!
How I spend my free time:I waste alot of time on the internet, but mostly spend time with our pets: 4 dogs 3 cats and 4 goats (we live in the country). Our favorite past time is watching sunsets on the lake.
Other comments:I am a 10 year cancer survivor!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Updated 11/3/2015)
Georgia Patterson
Diane Pemelman Culbreath Address:925 US 301 BLVD. E. - LOT 7 SOUTHERN PINES MHP Bradenton, FL 34203
Home:941-527-2338 Office:RETIRED Email:dianeculbreath@ymail.com
Spouse:Married to DECEASED for 30 years with 4 children and 9 grandchildren.
Personal:I met Lloyd Culbreath in 1962.married in 1964, had 4 children, owned 3 businesses in Bradenton over 28 years. Divorced in 1994.He died from cancer in 2007. I have not remarried. I have continued in several businesses since 1994, JC FLOOR SERVICES & HOUSECLEANING. TEAM FRIDAY PET SITTERS & Extra Help! Currently as well as House sitting & ELDERLY SHUT- IN. All my children live in Bradenton. My boys, Lowell & Duane continue in the IRRIGATION, PUMP & WELL Business. Duane also has included WATER CONDITIONING. That they learned from my Father Lowell Pemelman & father Lloyd. My girl's Charity & Halie.both work for great business in Bradenton.
My Education:I graduated from the FIRST CLASS of PRACTICAL NURSING COURSE in 1966. I became a " Born Again Spirit Filled Believer in Jesus at age 21. Owned & Operated 3 businesses including IRRIGATION Service, bought ORR'S Electric & Plumbing retail store. & Well Drilling for 25 years. I am a CANCER survivor from 1999. Secretary/Bookkeeper for ALL-STAR MGT. a Commercial & Residental Rental Company 9+ years. I have 5 wonderful grand children & 2 great grandchildren.
My Career:RETIRED UNHAPPILY :(
How I spend my free time:I LOVE TO GARDEN AND GROW ORCHIDS AND ROSES AND (VEGETABLES IN A SMALL WAY) I HAVE MEMORY LOSS PROBLEMS SO I GAVE UP MY CAR WHEN I GOT LOST DRIVING 3 TIMES. I HAVE 2 CATS TO KEEP ME COMPANY.AND I BABY SIT FOR DUANES CHILDREN SOMETIMES. MY DAUGHTERS HELP TAKE CARE OF ME WHEN I NEED IT AND SOMETIMES DUANE WILL TAKE ME TO DR. APPTS. Great NEWS..I AM DRIVING AGAIN..Memory is returning.LIFE IS WONDERFUL..GID IS A RESTORER OF MY LIFE..AND MIND.THANK YOU JESUS/YESHUA. MY HEALTH IS BETTER THAN EVER.
Other comments:I AM SO THANKFUL THAT I AM RENEWING OLD FRIENDSHIPS FROM SCHOOL THRU FACEBOOK IT IS WONDERFUL.THANKS CLASSMATES FOR BEING MY FRIEND AGAIN. (Updated 11/8/2017)
Dana Perkins Address:Saint Petersburg, FL
Duane Petersen(Passed Away)
Betty Peterson
Vivien Peterson Galiano Address:Folsorn, CA
Jan Peurifoy Chambers Address:North Port, FL 34286-4404 (Updated 4/29/2010)
Don Poe Address:2199 Lowell Point Road Camano Island, WA 98282
Home:360 387-1413 Email:donpoe@swampscience.org
Spouse:Married to Brenda for 28 years with 3 children and 1 grandchild.
Personal:I met Brenda in Costa Rica, Centeral America.
My Education:The past five years (2000-2005) I have attended Western Washington University, Fairhaven College, and Huxley College of the Environment. I will graduate this June and attend graduate school at Evergreen State College for my masters in Environmental Science, I have a degree in Environmental Conservation and am researching wetland restoration ecology.
My Career:Decades of construction management in Florida, Washington, Centeral/South America
How I spend my free time:Conservation committies and local watershed planning
Other comments:I went back to school in 2000 for six years and graduated from Western Washington University, Huxley College of the Environment, BS. June 2005. Brenda and I have been together for nearly 30 years and have raised three children. We attended my 25th MHS renuion but living on Camano Island, Washington, it is a long trip...yes, "What a long strange trip it`s been". I`m currently working as a Development Specialist managing environmental and land use planning for Northwest venture capitol firms. (Updated 7/1/2015)
Susan Pope Carter Address:1443 Millbrook Cir. Bradenton, FL 34212-2644
Home:941 748-9898
Spouse:Married to Zeb Carter for 42 years with 3 children and 6 grandchildren. (Updated 4/11/2010)
Jane Porter Fultz Address:903 25 AVE. WEST. Palmetto, FL 34221
Home:941 722 3104 Office:941 378-3844 Email:janefultz9@gmail.com
Spouse:Married to CHUCK - DECEASED for 23 years with 1 child and 2 grandchildren.
Personal:I met my husband through a mutual friend in 1979, we were both divorced and neither one of us were looking for a commitment. We had so much in common and became really great friends that in 1982 we married. We had one son, Jason. He is married to Carly Panton Fultz also a native of Bradenton they have 2 boys Aidan born 2005 and Carson born 2014. In October 2004 my husband passed away unexpectedly which was devastating. I retired December 2016 and spend my time traveling, volunteering at Manatee Memorial and Egmont Key State Park. Most of my time is spent with my family.!!!!
My Education:I attended MCC for 2 years and then married my first husband, we moved to Gainesville in 1970 so he could attend law school. Charlie went to school days and I worked during the day and went to school at night. We both graduated in 1973, I received my degree in business.
My Career:I went to work for General Electric Company while attending college at the University of Fla. and worked for G.E. 11 years in the Financial Dept. I made a career change in 1982 and took a job with a Home Health Nursing Service-Interim Health Care as Administrator in Tampa, Fl. Afer 18 years if traveling, dealing with the federal government in regards to Medicare and Medicaid, and having private insurance companies dictate the type and length of care a patient could receive, I had enough. Once again I found myself making a career change, this time I chose a less stressful & family owned business in Sarasota, Florida. Vista Products, we manufacture window treatments and have manfacturing plants in Sarasota, Jacksonville, Hamlet N.C. and Arlington, Texas; and I have the task of managing their accounting department. I have always worked for large corporations where you are nothing more than number; but not now, I really enjoy what I do. Retired Dec 2016
How I spend my free time:I have always loved the water and have a 22 foot fishing boat and my son has a 17 ft. flats boat. I love to fish, scuba dive and I do a lot sailing. I race on a 42 ft. sail boat out of the Bradenton Yacht Club, every April we enter a sailing race from St.Pete to Mexico. I enjoy cooking, entertaining, travel but most of all just having fun. Infact I like to do almost any thing!!! In 2008 I took up kick boxing, I may be the oldest in the class but I bet I have the most fun. Reason behind my new hobby is I have vowed not to grow old gracefully. I plan to kick and scream all the way to my grave.
Other comments:At our age we all realize that life is getting shorter but it wasn't until my husband died that I really thought much about our life line. I awake every morning and embrace every moment of that day, the old saying "life is to short" is true. I have not let this sadness in my life get me down but have used it as a learning tool. Enjoy each and every day of life and most of all be happy!!!! November 2017: to my class mates if you have not attended any of our reunions please start and for those that do attend please continue!! (Updated 11/9/2017)
Bill Priesmeyer Address:7609 16th Ave. N.W. Bradenton, FL 34209
Home:941 792-8058 Office:N/A Email:wlpkjp@aol.com
Spouse:Married to Kathy for 45 years.
Personal:Kathy and I met during an evening Algebra class we were taking at MHS. We have been married for 45 years. We still practice 2 or 3 times a day but,alas, still no childern. Practice makes perfect (or so they say).
