John Adams Address:P.O. Box 136 Mountain Rest, SC 29664
Office:(864) 886-8880 Email:john@adamscommercial.com
Spouse:Married to Lonni (Lois Joy) for 43 years with 2 children and 4 grandchildren.
Personal:Lonni (Lois Joy Johnson) was classmate; Our boys live in Orlando. John II is self-employed, and Jeff is sales manager for large building supply company.
My Education:Real Estate Major. Licensed broker in Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina.
My Career:Commercial Real Estate; Broker and developer (Adams Commercial Real Estate)
How I spend my free time:Reading; Leadership volunteer work for County (Committees and Boards).
Other comments:I love fine food, and eat out every meal. (Updated 7/13/2015)
Pam Akins Taylor Address:4412 13th Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34209
Home:941 920 2301 Office:941 748 6300 Email:pamtaylor28741@gmail.com
Spouse:Married to Jack Taylor-ex husband for 5 years with 2 children.
Personal:I met Jack Tayor after graduating from MHS and we were married 5 years. Two sons, Rob and Jason.
My Education:AA degree from Manatee Community College, 1 year at University of Florida. Florida Real Estate broker since 1980, North Carolina Broker as well. I have been involved in real estate sales since 1977 in Florida and North Carolina.
My Career:Selling real estate in Highlands, NC and West Coast of Florida
How I spend my free time:Horseback riding, dogs, gardening, travel, family.
Other comments:Looking forward to seeing classmates at the Reunion in October, 2015! (Updated 3/4/2015)
Lynn Albert Address:1316- 56th AVE. DR. E. Bradenton, FL 34203-5940
Home:941 755-9423 Office:941 747-5172
Spouse:Married to Pat for 36 years with 1 child.
Personal:We met in 1968 ..at a combo.dance and bar... was nice place. I was in Air Force. met in 3rd week of August 1968 and wed in Feb.8th 1969.. son born feb 5th 1975. Brian lives in Gainsville fl. HE'S single.. My wife is a happy person.and tall & bit heavy.. names , Patricia..or Pat..
My Education:AIR FORCE . joined right after school.then, got out! and went to work in moble home building . for a bit .. then went into alumn. installing.. still there..
My Career:Air force .. was bomb loader for 3 and a half years..now installer for Greg Kuypers Aluminum inc... been doing this for over 25 yrs.
How I spend my free time:when i have some ...lol.. i like bowling, .. Darts . not steel tip....and when i have time . fishing too..or just laying around resting & watching tv.. or napping in my recliner..
Other comments:haven't changed much .except for the grey thinning hair, and few pounds.. (Updated 9/8/2009)
Barbara Alexander Harding Address:521 Shell Dr Kure Beach, NC 28449
Email:barbaraiharding@bellsouth.net
Spouse:Married to Richard Harding for 47 years with 2 children and 5 grandchildren.
Personal:I met my husband in Jacksonville, Florida. I mutual friend introduced us. We moved to Kitchener, Ontario, Canada where our oldest son, Brian was born. From Kitchener we moved to Denver, Colorado where our second son, Scott, was born. Next came South Bend, Indiana where we lived for eight years. We were transferred from there to Statesville, NC. In 1993 we moved to Wilmington, NC. Both of my sons graduated with Masters Degrees from NC State University. Brian and his family live in Rochester, NY. Scott and his family live in Greensboro, NC.
My Education:I received an associates degree in data processing from then Manatee Junior College. My last certification was in Database Administration.
My Career:I am currently retired. My careers have all been in the Information Technology field. I started as a programmer, then systems analyst. My last position was as database administrator for New Hanover Regional Medical Center.
How I spend my free time:My husband and I have always enjoyed sailing. We sailed our 34 foot Hunter on Lake Michigan, Lake Norman, and in the Atlantic off Wilmington, NC. My current hobbies are tennis which I still play 2 times a week and I am an avid reader (Updated 11/11/2017)
Mary Allen Gayle Address:Bradenton, FL
Brian Andresen Address:1075 Alison Circle Livermore, CA 94550
Home:925-606-0226 Office:925-606-0226 Email:b.andresen@comcast.net
Spouse:Married to None.
Personal:Never Married!
My Education:B.S. (1969) Florida State University (Major Chemistry, Minor Oceanography) M.S. (1972) Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)- Wood Hole Oceanographic Institute Joint Program (Degree in Chemical Oceanography) M.S. (1972) MIT (Degree in Analytical Chemistry) Ph.D. (1974) MIT (Degree in Organic Chemistry and Mass Spectrometry)
My Career:1974-1979 - Assistant Professor, College of Pharmacy, University of Florida. 1979-1983 - Professor of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, School of Medicine, The Ohio State University. 1983-2003 - Senior Research Scientist and the First Director of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory Forensic Science Center (Support to local, Federal, and International Forensic Investigations) 2003-present - Retired!! (Currently, antique clock and watch repair, a home business. 15 Patents (Medical and chemical analysis tools and "Fiber Optic Candy".
How I spend my free time:I still play drums in Big Bands and rock-n-roll bands: "The Downtown Blues Band" (http://livedowntownblues.wordpress.com/. Previously, a drummer in a 20 piece big band: "The Cooltones" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kojoRLXjCL0). Currently I am a drummer with the "Nightlife Big Band" and I am in the "What's Up Big Band" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF-F4Edicbc). I also play drums with a swing band The "Mellotones". I am having great fun playing my parent's music and all the songs we listened to in high school!! I have an active home business ("Andresen's Antique Restorations") for repairing clocks, watches and fine antiques for extra funds to buy more drums, cymbals, and music gear!! When possible, I get out to gold-country with my metal detector to look for coins and gold nuggets. I also am an avid thrift store shopper looking for that "unusual" and hopefully valuable antique item for resale on Ebay!!
Other comments:I occasionally continue consulting on forensic investigations to support the U.S. Government and/or the defense or prosecuting attorney needs (http://www.designthink.com/afs/). If in the future your are thinking about committing a crime, please let me know and I might be able to help and keep you out of big trouble! (Updated 11/8/2017)
Merrilee 'Lee' Anstey Wasson Address:909 Hays Street Tallahassee, FL 32301
Home:850/ 561-1565 Office:850/ 431-7310 Email:leewasson@me.com
Spouse:Married to Ken for 47 years with 3 children and 7 grandchildren.
Personal:Vanderbilt emergency room. We had an argument about a patient. 2 sons in insurance, one lives in Tallahassee, one in Glastonbury, CT, daughter is Social worker in Port Orange, FL
My Education:RN AA in nursing, certification in heart and vascular nursing
My Career:I work at Tallahassee Memorial Hospital in ??& Vascular, Shane’s ER in Gainesville, ophthalmology 4 years, Vanderbilt ER
How I spend my free time:Gardening, Bible Study Group, model railroading - 0 gauge (assistant to husband)
Other comments:Plan to take a trip with Dot Oakley ( Smith) and Shirley Green (Harris) in January 2018. Miss MJC 1968 (Updated 11/16/2017)
James Arendell Address:4818 3rd Ave. NW Bradenton, FL 34209
Home:941-730-7883 Email:resortjim@aol.com
Personal:marital status: Divorced for 3 yrs after 35yrs of marriage to Jeanne Davenport whom I met in my senior year of High school. We have two children Patrick who is serving in the Air Force, wife Lisa and two of my grandchildren. Christine homemaker married to Greg who works at GTE telephone computer designer in Atlanta. They have two girls and my newest grandson.
My Career:Retired from the Air Force in 1986. served 2 yrs at Wartsmith AFB Mich., 4yrs at RAF Alconbury, England (loved it), 2yrs at Mac Dill AFB, TAMPA, 2yrs AT Incerlick CDI, Turkey, back to RAF Alconbury, England for 8yrs and retired at Homestead AFB,South Miami,Fl. During my Air force career I ended up with 2 yrs of collage credits between the Air Force and classes I had taken. In the Air Force I was a supply sergeant in charge of war readiness meterial and the last two year as a First Sergeant. After retiring we moved to Columbus, Ga. to be near my mother in-law as she was living on her own. During the 5yrs we lived there I was a live stock feed salesman traveling around mid Georgia and Alabama area. The last year I worked at Freeway Ford dealership selling Fords and Jeeps. My wife needed to be away from her mother so we moved back to Bradenton. I got a job as a maintenance supervisor at Via Roma and Resort 66 on Anna Maria for over 11yrs. I enjoyed that job talking to people form all around the world and from places that I had visited while I was in the air force. I'm persently working at Lowe's on 14th street. My many years as a maintenance person has come in handy helping the customers. Feb. 1 2017 going part time and start retiring. YA...
Other comments:I'm still very active in church. In England I led British youth groups and the second time there I ministered to single GI's with Bible studies in my home. My few years of singing in the quire at Manatee high were helpful in leading some church quires over seas. I'm presently attending Harvest Chapel Assemblies of God Church as second sound person and tape ministeries. Would like to see you there. (Updated 11/10/2017)
Sandi Armstrong Beaman Address:5011 20th Avenue West Bradenton, FL 34209
Home:941 749-7036 Cell:941- 807- 1656 Email:rogsanbeaman@verizon.net
Spouse:Married to Roger for 46 years with 2 children and 5 grandchildren.
Personal:I metRoger when he came to Bradenton in 1968, to do student teaching with Jim Forssell. He visited my church, West Bradenton Baptist, and my Mom spotted him. She told me I needed to meet him,and so December 21,1968, we were married.(Mr Forssell sang at our wedding.)Roger taught Choral Music in Orlando for eleven years.Then he was Drug Manager with Albertsons. Four moves in three and a half years brought us back to Bradenton in 1982. Roger has taught at Palmetto High School for the last 28 years. Our sons were born in Orlando, Shannon Wilson Beaman in 1973, and Ryan Wallace Beaman in 1975. Both are MHS graduates and sang under Mr Forssell. Shannon has been in the Marine Corps since graduation, in 1992, and is a Chief Warrant Officer 3.He retired July 2014 after 22yrs.He and family now live in Union City, Tennessee.Wife Wendy,and three daughters Devon,age 22,Taylor age 17, and Allyson age 8. Ryan is a Manager with All Food Bank in Sarasota County.He l He manages a truck called SPROUT that is filled with fresh fruits and vegetables donated from local farmers and financial donations from area donors.The truck makes routine stops in areas throughout Sarasota County distributing the fresh food to low income families who otherwise would not have access to this food.This program is the first of it's kind in the state.He is thrilled to be out of the restaurant business and Supermarket business.He had been in the resturant business since graduation in 1993.He lives in Bradenton with his wife Jormarie Mere-Beaman, and two sons. Hunter age 15,a junior at Manatee High School and Kaleb 10,a 5th grader at Jesse P. Miller.It's neat to have grandchildren attend your former elementary and high school.
My Education:I attended Manatee Community College with majors in nursing and music, until my marriage. I graduated from Florida Hospital School of Nursing in 1970, and received my L.P.N. license. I received a Dental Radiology Degree 1n 1983.
My Career:I worked in all areas of Hospital nursing 1970-1983. I then worked in a Periodontist office ,where I gave all the intra-oral injections for surgery and other procedures. I was Admitting Supervisor at Manatee Memorial Hospital for 10 years. I was School Nurse at Bayshore High School for 2 years. I moved to Blake Medical Center in 1995. I worked in Medical Records for 7 years, assisting the physicians to complete charts and dictation.Then I moved to Quality Specialist in Quality Resources at Blake. I abstracted information from patient charts for National Reporting and Joint Commission Regulations as it pertains to Standard of Care.I became disabled and retired in April of 2006.I had 40 years of nursing behind me.I stay busier now than I ever did when I worked. I took care of my 89 year old father,until he passed away June 2013.I also help with the 2 grandboys,picking them up from school and other assorted duties with them.plete
How I spend my free time:Most of my time is spent with my family, and especially grandchildren. We are so blessed to have them close by and we make the most of the time we can spend with them. My mother passed away in 2005. My Dad passed away in 2013. I love to read. I have book everywhere I go. I have done quite a bit of cross-stitch for my family, and their special occasions. Roger and I really have gotten into antiquing and fixing or refinishing our wonderful finds.We ventured out 2 years ago and have 2 booths in a local Antique Mall.It's a great hobby.I also have taken up needle felting. It's a very old craft.
Other comments:God has been good and we are very thankful. I have had a rough year. I had 3 surgeries on my back in 2 1/2 wks, a spinal cord injury w/total right leg paralysis. I ended up with a complete fusion of my back, neck to tailbone.A long road of therapy.The power of prayer from my church family and a very large extended family for the 61 days I was in Tampa General Hospital,and then a very long recovery time,is why I am here today.I have the most loving and supportive family one could ever want, and I love them all very much,especially my ever patient and supportive husband, Roger. He is now totally retired,yet busier than ever.We are making plans to travel in the fall. (Updated 9/4/2015)
Charles Arthur Address:Bradenton, FL 34210-3659
Gary Austin Address:8811 Bay st NE St Petersburg, FL 33702-3221
Home:727 322-9302 (Updated 12/1/2009)
Terry Bailey Address:5202 17th Ave W Bradenton, FL 34209
Home:941 792-1470 (Updated 9/18/2009)
Harold Baker Address:PO Box 430 Byrdstown, TN 38549
Home:812 736-9933 Cell Office:812-736-9933 Email:halbaker@pilotspeak.com
I have 4 children and 4 grandchildren.
Personal:Have 3 Boys and 1 Girl. Scott graduated from ECU in NC, is in banking, lives in Raleigh, NC with wife Kate and son. My daughter, Casey, also graduated from ECU with a major in sports medicine and has a doctorate in Health Administration. She worked for UNC Charlotte, met Tony, married and lives in Charlotte with their two girls. My youngest, Harley & David, live in the Louisville area. Both are in the KY Air National Guard, were deployed and have returned from assignments in support of our troops in Afghanistan. David is currently a 2nd LT in flight training with USAF. Harley an EMT for several hospitals is continuing his medical education at Indiana University South.Recently reconnected with Marjorie Raines and we are enjoying our new relationship.
My Education:Graduated from the Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics, joined Western Airlines in CA as licensed aircraft mechanic. Drafted in Army but ended up in Marines. Graduated Suma Cum Laude from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
My Career:Began as an enlisted Marine, qualifed for commissioning program. Attained 2nd LT commission in Quanitco, VA., selected for USAF flight school in Valdosta, GA., received my USAF wings, returned to Navy/Marine transition training and received my Navy wings. Did a Viet Nam tour flying the A-6 Intruder. Spent most of my 22 yrs " haze gray and under way" (CF knows what that means) It was easier to tell you which aircraft carriers I wasn't on than name the ones I was!!. Left the service as a Lt.Col. went to work for UPS as a flight engineer, qualified as Captain in the DC-8, Boeing 747 and MD-11. Now retired and busier than ever.
How I spend my free time:Have a home that I share with Margie on Dale Hollow lake in TN. Travel with Margie to NYC, Miami and various garden spots. Love to ski, fish and just ride around the lake. Fly any small plane I can get my hands on. Tried helicopters, they scare me!! Building another plane
Other comments:Have enjoyed fishing trips with Ken Estabrooks, C.F.Snyder and Pete Klear. See Ken Mackley during Sun-N-Fun fly in's. I'm currently building another plane with a radial engine like in the Yak-52, Hope to have it finished and painted CY 2018, yes My target date was in 2017. Building planes never gets easier. (Updated 11/8/2017)
Timothy Bartels Address:358 Maple Ave. Napoleon, OH 43545
Home:419-966-6253 Email:tlbartels@gmail.com
Spouse:Married to Brenda for 43 years with 2 children and 5 grandchildren.
Personal:I met Brenda while visiting grandparents in Ohio. My daughter and family live in Huntley, Il. and my son and family live in Liberty Center, Ohio.
My Education:4 years apprenticeship through Penn. State University , became Journeyman to install sprinklers for fire protection
My Career:2 years Armey 1 yr Vietnam with 111th Engineer Company
How I spend my free time:Enjoy boating, fishing and working on old cars, but has been put on hold due to vacationing in Fla. during the winter months since retirement.
Other comments:Looking foward to seeing all my classmates at the reunion. (Updated 7/10/2015)
Mary Barton
Pam Basehore deGruchy Home:941 778-6474
Spouse:Married to Doug for 29 years with 1 child.
Personal:I love to tell the story of how Doug and I met. We lived across the canal from each other in Holmes Beach. One summer afternoon I bravely waved to him across the canal. we both had been watching each other for some time. He put his surfboard in the canal and paddled over to my dock.We began dating that weekend and were married five years later.We have one daughter,Lisa,who lives in Gainesville.
My Education:College for me began at Manatee Junior College and then on to the University of South Florida where I graduated with a BA and later a Masters in Elementary Ed.
My Career:Since May of 2004, my current job is substituting occasionally at Stewart Elementary. Over the last 32 years I worked first at Anna Maria Ele. then Moody Ele., then Orange Ridge Bullock as a Curriculum Specialist and Teacher . My last five years were at Stewart Ele.
How I spend my free time:So far Retirement has been great for Doug and I. We decide what to do each morning after our first cup of coffee. We are still working on our list of "Things to Do around the house when we retire".We are enjoying extended trips to our cabin in the woods of North Carolina as well.
Other comments:My husband also is retired from the Manatee County School System .Some of you may have run into him at Memorial, Anna Maria ,Sugg ,Ballard or Palma Sola. Our daughter is currently available if you have any single sons out there. Wouldn't she just love knowing I've advertised for her. (Updated 3/24/2015)
Rita Beach Overmier Address:402 Newdale drive Byran, OH 43506
Home:419 630-0283
Spouse:Married to Clare Overmier for 23 years with 1 child and 2 grandchildren.
My Career:Consultant: Camlin Home Corporation, Bradenton, Florida
Jim Bear Home:941-737-8937
Spouse:Married to Jane Robinett Bear for 37 years with 3 children and 6 grandchildren.
Personal:I met my wife at the beach; Jodie Smith lives here, Jamie Kibel lives in Texas, Julie Scofield lives in Montana
My Career:I retired from GTE after 35 years. I am the owner of Bear's Telephone Service.
How I spend my free time:I enjoy hunting and any other outdoor activities. (Updated 4/10/2015)
David Bear Address:Sarasota, FL 34236
Linda Bearden Emanuel Address:10211 Deercliff Drive Tampa, FL 33647
Home:813-406-5641 Office:Retired Email:omb1928@tampabay.rr.com
Spouse:Married to Frank for 13 years with 4 children and 7 grandchildren.
Personal:I met Richard Nore at Florida State University and was married to him for 34 years. Three years ago I was blessed to meet Frank Emanuel on a financial planning appointment. I knew immediatley he was a special man. We were married last summer. I have two beautiful and talented daughters, April Leigh and Heather Alise. April graduated from FSU with a BS in Education and from Nova Southeastern with a MS in Media Information. April lives in Orlando with her husband, Zack Winnermark, and her daughter, Calin, who is 3 months old. April is a Media Specialist at St. Cloud High School in Kissimmee and Zack is a pilot with Southwest Airlines. Heather graduated from FSU with a BS in Business. Heather lives in Brandon with her husband, Ryan Miyamoto. Heather is an executive with Target Corporation and Ryan is an officer with Bank of America. Frank's son, Brian, teaches Language Arts at Adams Middle School. He lives in Land O Lakes with his wife, Melissa, who teaches Special Ed. Frank's daughter, Brooke, works for Ford Corporation and lives in Tampa with her husband, Johnny. Johnny works for Target Corporation. Both kids graduated from USF.
My Education:I started the family tradition by graduating from FSU with a BS in Education, majoring in Physical Education and Science and minoring in Health. I have a MS from Nova Southeastern in Administration and Supervision. I also carry a Real Estate License.
My Career:I have had so much fun playing in my life. I taught Physical Education, Health, Science and Math at Southeast High School, Riviera Junior High, Seminole High School and Seminole Middle School. I also enjoyed coaching Track, Tennis, Swimming and Cheerleaders. I then became an Assistant Principal at Meadowlawn Middle School. And finally ended up where I was meant to be all along at Bardmoor Elementary as the Assistant Principal. When the Principal retired I became Principal of Bardmoor. After 40 years with the Pinellas County School System, I have to say I have fun everyday!!
How I spend my free time:Frank and I have been spending a lot of time with our new granddaughter, Calin and plan to do more of the same when Frank's daughter, Brooke, has her child in November. We attend lots of sporting events. We have season tickets for the BUCS, the Lightening (if they ever play again), the Devil Rays (certain games), the University of Tennessee and FSU games. Frank's son, Brian, coaches for Hillsborough High so we also attend those games. In the off seasons we like concerts, the theater and traveling. We will return from Alaska just in time to see you all in June.
Other comments:Last year was amazing for me, Heather, my daughter, got married in March, Brian, Frank's son got married in June and Frank and I got married in July. April announced she was pregnant. Then in December Frank was inducted in the College Football Hall of Fame in New York. I have to say WOW, life is really good. In his youth he played football for the University of Tennessee and was then drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the first year of the franchise, 1966. He was Rookie of the Year for the Dolphins that year. After 5 seasons in the NFL he retired and began coaching at several universities. In the early 80s he coached Special Teams for the BUCS under John Mckay. Then he retired and began a third career as a Financial Planner for Principal Financial Group. (Updated 11/13/2017)
