Carole LaVoie Van Valkenburg Address:12 Kirk Lane Dr Troy, MI 48084-1705
Home:248 689-9019
Spouse:Married to Mark for 19 years with 1 child.
Personal:Met my husband at church. My son just finished his first year at Ferris State University in Big Rapids, Michigan.
My Education:Associates degree in accounting from Oakland Community College in Michigan.
My Career:I am presently a comptroller in a trucking firm. Have worked in accounting since high school graduation.
How I spend my free time:I was our church treasurer for 15 years, treasurer of my son's high school band boosters, I love to read and enjoy boating.
Other comments:We have a cottage in northern Michigan on Mullett Lake and spend most of the summer there. My uncles and counsins still live in Bradenton.
Pattie Lawton Gagnon Address:Richmond, VA
Email:Ptinsley2004@comcast.net (Updated 1/14/2015)
Kenneth Ledbetter(Passed Away) Address:7112 16th Avenue NW Bradenton, FL 34209
Home:941 795-4767 Office:941 748-4465 Email:kipled@tampabay.rr.com
Spouse:Married to Bobbi Carrington Ledbetter for 35 years with 2 children.
Personal:I met Bobbi in seventh grade at Walker Jr. High. We have two boys; one lives in Las Vegas and is an industrial designer, the other lives in Pensacola and works in construction.
My Education:BS Environmental Design- Auburn University 1980 BArch- Auburn University 1981 Registered architect- Fla.,Kentucky- A.I.A member
My Career:I enlisted in the Navy 1966- 1970. Worked in civil engineering as a draftsman/ designer for several years, then went to Auburn on the G.I. Bill. I Have been in architecture since then.
How I spend my free time:I used to enjoy riding my motorcycle and doing some fishing but can't seem to find the time lately.
Other comments:Kip passed away on July 17, 2017 with his family by his side. Kip was born May 23, 1947 in Bethesda, MD to parents, Selman and Mary Ledbetter. The family moved to Bradenton in 1959. Graduating from Manatee High School in 1965, he was a member of the Hurricanes football and track teams. Joining the US Navy in 1966, the majority of his service was spent as a Radarman aboard the destroyer, USS Stormes. Kip attended Auburn University, graduating with a Bachelor of Architecture degree and a BS in Environmental Design. A member of the AIA, he was a registered Architect in both Florida and Kentucky. Practicing architecture in Louisville, Pensacola, and Bradenton, he enjoyed a diverse range of projects including college and school buildings, historical restorations, airport expansions, banks and many other commercial and residential projects. Kip is survived by his wife of 47 years, Bobbi (Carrington) of Bradenton, his son, Christopher of Long Beach, CA, and his mother, Mary, of Freedom Village, Bradenton. He was predeceased by his son, Brett, and his father, Selman. Kip enjoyed being a father, cheering for his Auburn Tigers, riding motorcycles, fishing, and reminiscing with his lifelong MHS football buddies. (Updated 7/19/2017)
Judith Lehman Yancey Address:9353 Yancey Rd Myakka, FL 34251
Home:941 322-1249 Office:041-955-0071 Email:ybbyancey@yahoo.com
Spouse:Married to Ronald for 37 years with 2 children and 3 grandchildren.
Personal:Met at church. Oldest son Robb, lives in DC after 8 years in the Navy, and now works in the corporate end of Home Depot. Younger son Ryan, lives next door with wife Nicole and our 3 beautiful granddaughters Haley 6, Paytton 3, and Hannah 11 mos. Ryan and Ron are in the Custom Harvesting business which includes the whole state of Fl., along with my brother-in-law.
My Education:Cosmetology is my field , and believe my it can be a hair raising experience! Currently own 2 salons
How I spend my free time:Now my time is spent with my grandchildren. Quilting when I get a chance, gardening, laying brick for a sidewalk, building a swing set, painting a room , barbecuing, reading, etc. (Updated 9/8/2009)
Nancy LeLacheur Hinkle Address:5304 Harbor Rd NW Bradenton, FL 34209
Home:941 749-0200 Office:N/A Email:jnhinkle@yahoo.com
Spouse:Married to Jim for 51 years with 2 children and 4 grandchildren.
Personal:Jim and I dated in high school and we were married in 1966. We have two beautiful daughters, Kimberly and Marcy. Kimberly lives in Palmetto, FL with her husband Danny and their daughter Abigail. Andrew is out on his own now. Kimberly has earned her RN degree and is now working at Manatee Memorial in the PICU. Marcy lives in Ellenton with her husband Dan and their two children, Amanda and Daniel. They are very active at Bayside Community Church. She is doing very well as a hair stylist.
My Career:I retired in April 2015, after 22 years as an Executive Assistant with a property management company that specializes in HUD housing for the elderly.
How I spend my free time:Cooking, Reading, Gardening, Arts & Crafts, Kayaking, Bicycling, Family activities, Travel, Still Enjoying Life! :) (Updated 11/10/2017)
Tom Leonard Address:San Francisco, CA
Home:415 922-1050
Rick Leonard(Passed Away) Address:221 S Sequoya Dr Woodstock, GA 30188
Home:770 928-1058
Spouse:Married to Faye for 26 years with 2 children.
Personal:I married Rita Kay Whitfied in October 1967. We divorced in December 1971. I stayed single until October 1979 when I married my wife Faye. We have been happily married since. We have two grown boys. Bryan (34 yr. old) from Faye's first marriage and Steven (24 yr. old) from our marriage. My dad lives with us and is 82 yr. old. My mother passed away July 1996.
My Education:I entered the Air Force in May 1967 and became part of the Air Force security service. Spent 2+years at an isolated base on top of a mountain in Taiwan. Returned to the states at the end of 1969 and spent 9 mos. at the National Security Agency in Maryland. Was discharged from the service there in Dec. 1970. Enrolled at University of South Florida January 1971. Graduated with a degree in business administration in March 1973.
My Career:Job market was bad at that time so a college roommate and I saved up money from working construction and took off to Europe. Spent 6 mos. covering England, France, Italy, Yugoslavia (Bosnia), Greece, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Switzerland, Austria, Germany and Belgium. Worked illegally in three different businesses while in England (no green card). Returned to states at the end of 1973 and moved to Atlanta, Ga. early 1974. Started working for an international company that manufactured maintenance and repair welding alloys and associated products. Was in sales and sales recruiting with them. Left that company and started working for a transportation company specializing in the shipment of new automobiles from ports, railheads and auto manufactures. This was March 1977 and I supervised our companies operation at the Doraville, Georgia General Motors assembly plant. In 1979 I did the same type of job at the Atlanta, Georgia General Motors assembly plant until they closed the plant in 1989. I then went back to the Doraville facility until December 2002. At that time I decided to make a change and started working with a friend of mine in the residential remodeling industry. This past winter, I started my own remodeling company.
How I spend my free time:I see Bob McReady every so often. He lives in Hartwell, Georgia. I ran into Larry Smith many years ago and I think he said that Mike Moore and Bob Warner live around the Atlanta area somewhere. Ran into Gordon Tyler years ago at a party. He graduated in 1964. That about covers the last 40 in a nutshell.
Other comments:Rick K. Leonard, a loving father, husband and grandfather, died at the age of 59 on January 22, 2007. Mr. Leonard was preceded in death by his mother, Gertrude Leonard. He is survived by his father, Don Leonard of Eustis, FL; his wife, Faye of Woodstock, GA; his sister, Sandy Magnusson of Grand Island, FL; two sons, Steven Leonard of Woodstock, Bryan Carter and his wife, Mary and grandchildren, Caitlin and and John of Sandy Springs; and a host of extended family and brothers and sisters in Christ. He wsa born in Bucyrus, Ohio on May 10, 1947. He graduated from Manatee High School in Bradenton, FL in 1965 and enlisted in the United States Air Force in 1967 and served on active duty until 1970: honorably discharge as Staff Sergeant after serving in the US Air Forece Reserves until 1973. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from the Univesity of South Florida in 1973. Rick was a loving and devoted husband who enjoyed spending time with his family in the outdoors while hiking, camping and fishing. Rick had a passion for serving his Lord Jesus Christ through his faithful service at Mt. Paran North Church of God as a Deacon and an Elder, as well as Care Ministry. Rick was a leader in Man to Man Fellowship at Mt. Paran North and helped other men to be leaders in this fellowship. He and his wife were committed to reaching out to those in need and ministered to youth locally as well as to others through Mission trips around the world including Russia and Scotland. Rick and Faye enjoyed a blessed marriage of 27 years. Rick was dearly loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed.
Marylyn Lesser Butcher Address:493 Hillcrest Lane Ellenton, FL 34222
Home:941-729-6313 Office:941-592-7100 Email:msbutcher@juno.com
Spouse:Married to Ex-spouse:Jeff Butcher with 2 children and 2 grandchildren.
Personal:Son, Jonathan, lives in Louisville, KY with wife, Kierstie and twin daughters,Savannah and Breanna (5 years old in July). Daughter, Alicia, lives in Lexington, KY
My Education:B.A. Elementary Education; Masters Degree in Christian Education - Asbury Theological Seminary, 1997; Masters Degree in Theological Studies - St. Meinrad School of Theology, 2003
My Career:Preschool Teacher; Instructional Assistant; Chaplain; Library Assistant - Public Library and Periodicals Library Assistant - Theological Library; In 2006 I started my own ministry to health care facilities - Bridge to the Soul. I do spiritual and reminiscing programs at all levels of senior residential care facilities. It is so rewarding to bring special programming to these residents. They truly look forward to the programs, whether they are spiritual in nature or whether they take them back in time to special places, events, or periods in their lives. In the evenings, I also work part-time at Roaring 20s Pizza and Pipes Restaurant. What pure joy for a music lover like myself to be where a beautiful 1931 Mighty Wurlitzer Theater organ is played by outstanding organists. The customers especially love Sat. nights when my co-worker and I become the flapper "ladies in red" dancing the jitterbug, Charleston, and any other dances we can fake our way through!!!
How I spend my free time:What "spare time"???? I USED to enjoy writing when I DID have spare time. (In the late 90’s, Blue Mountain Art accepted 6 of my pieces for a market review. Although they did not make the final cut for publication, I hope to be able to try again at some point in time.) I love square dancing (especially singing calls to more modern music rather than the typical western fair), and line dancing, but unfortunately square dancing is not available as it used to be years ago. I sure do miss it!!! For many years I was involved in the Walk to Emmaus and Residents Encounter Christ Prison ministry - spiritual retreat weekends patterned after Cursillo... a true outpouring of Christian love and sharing. I want very much to be able to return to this ministry again.
Other comments:It is such fun catching up on everyone’s lives through the website, and I’m really looking forward to the reunion (but I’m still having a great deal of trouble accepting that we are not just parents anymore we are GRANDPARENTS!!! The problem is that my mind still thinks I’m YOUNG, but my body refuses to agree; it continues to argue its case with bags and sags wrinkles and crinkles! (Updated 5/20/2010)
Bob Levenson Address:4115 Cesar Chavez St. San Francisco, CA 94131
Home:415 285-6792 Office:510-642-5050 Email:boblev@socrates.berkeley.edu
Spouse:Married to Lani Shiota for 2 years.
Personal:Through work and music
My Education:Georgtown University: B.S. in Psychology (minor: Political Science) Vanderbilt University Ph.D. in Psychology
My Career:1974-1985: Indiana University, Professor, Department of Psychology. 1986- University of California, Berkeley, Professor, Department of Psychology. My job centers on research and training graduate students. Since moving to Berkeley, I have been studying human emotions, with a particular interest in how they are organized in the central and autonomic nervous systems, and how they are influenced by age, culture, and, most recently, neurological disease. One way that we have studied emotion is in the context of marriage and other intimate relationships, a bit ironic for someone who was unmarried until very recently. In recent years I've also been doing a certain amount of administrative work, directing research institutes, training programs, and working with national organizations. It's been a real privilege to have this kind of career in science, following my curiosity, and getting to work with great colleagues and students.
How I spend my free time:I played in jazz and rock bands all the way through graduate school and my first job in Indiana, then took about a decade off when I moved to California. I started up playing again after that and it sort of exploded. At times I've been playing in as many as four bands, mostly small jazz groups, but also big jazz bands, and rhythm and blues bands. There's a vibrant live music scene in the Bay Area, so the groups perform regularly. About 8 years ago I took over as musical director/conductor of a local big band jazz group and now that group is also performing regularly. It nicely completes a circle for me because my first experience playing jazz came in the Manatee High jazz group (I think it was called the Raisin' Canes). Beyond music (playing, conducting, listening to), I have two huge addictions: ballet and sailing. San Francisco has a world class ballet company and I never miss a performance. And the San Francisco Bay is a remarkable, beautiful, and challenging place for sailing.
Other comments:I won't be able to join everyone for the reunion this year, but I've really enjoyed reading through the updates everyone has posted and following the paths of peoples' lives. I know the reunion will be great fun and a wonderful opportunity to renew friendships and relive memories. I'm planning on putting aside some time during the reunion weekend to think about those high school times, now so long ago. (Updated 11/8/2017)
Janice Lewis Maginness(Passed Away) Address:5907 40th Ave W Bradenton, FL 34209
Home:941 792-1275 (Updated 5/14/2015)
Bobbi Lively Coleman Address:28 Iroquois Trail Ormond Beach, FL 32174-4328
Home:386 676-7433 Cell:386 679-2686 Email:bobbi@bobbicoleman.com
Spouse:Married to Bob Coleman for 46 years with 2 children and 2 grandchildren.
Personal:I can honestly say that I have lived a storybook life. I married classmate Bob Coleman a month after he graduated from engineering school, FIT. Due to his work with Florida Power & Light, we’ve lived a number of places in the state and now have friends everywhere. We have two sons, Matthew and Micah. Matt earned his BA and MA from UF, teaches school in Ormond Beach, is married to a local girl who is a drug representative with AstraZeneca and they have two beautiful girls, Katie & Kelly. Matt is an Elder in the Presbyterian Church, as are Bob and I. Micah graduated Summa Cum Laude from UF and received his PhD in Mathematics there. While in the US Navy and stationed in Japan, he met a young lady there and they were married and now live in Atlanta where Micah is with Georgia Tech Research Institute. His wife, Hiroko, is a dental hygienist at a Japanese Medical Clinic. They have two Beagles and a son Yoshi, born Sept 20,2016.
My Education:I attended MJC while working in the accounting dept. of Manatee Memorial Hospital and attended USF. I earned a Certificate in Fund Raising from the Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership Center at Rollins College.
My Career:My career was raising our sons, and that was a handful. Have you met Matt? Between babies, I worked as a photographer for a weekly newspaper in Port Charlotte. After the boys left home, I became more involved with non-profits and then Development Officer for the education foundation for our school district, FUTURES Foundation. I am now once again living off Bob and spending our childrens' inheritance. I'm so good at this, too.
How I spend my free time:We are fortunate that one boy lives nearby, so we love spending time with him and his family. We both are involved in various religious, civic and charitable organizations in our area. I’m Past President of Leadership Daytona, Past President of the Daytona Beach Symphony Society, Ormond Beach Historical Society, and past board member of the Ormond Beach Chamber, and the Volusia Literacy Council. Currently, I'm on the board of the Eagles Athletic Association for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, OBHS, and Chair of the Chamber's Education Committee. I'm an Elder in the Presbyterian Church. We enjoy getting away on the motorcycles, especially long trips (last year 4700 miles to Canada) and weekend rides with friends. I ride a 2011 1200 Custom. I’ve been riding for over 20 years and love it. I enjoy growing orchids, volunteering, and reading.
Other comments:I'm anxious to see everyone at the 70th (age) Reunion of MHS 1965. I really hope everyone will make an effort to come to this one. We're ALL old, fat, bald, and feeble, so we should all look the same!!!!!! See ya there! (Updated 6/24/2016)
Kathy Lockhart Johnson Address:603 45th Street Ct W Palmetto, FL 34222
Home:941 722-7915 Email:neofishbowl@aol.com
Spouse:Married to Jim,deceased with 2 children and 1 grandchild.
Personal:My husband and I met when I took my car in for servicing at the dealership where he was working in 1971. We married the same year and were together for 24 years. We have 2 children and 1 grandchild with 1 on the way. My daughter and her husband manage Cortez trailer park. My son graduated from U of F and is an architect with a local firm; his wife is an assist. manager with Applebys.
My Education:I graduated from MJC, as it was known then. I am an assist. store manager with Walgreen drug co.
How I spend my free time:I love spending time searching antique shops and flea markets for lost treasures.
Terry Longpre Address:723 Poinsettia Ave Ellenton, FL 34222
Home:941 722-3086 Office:N/A Email:pgrterry@gmail.com
Spouse:Married to Suetta for 47 years with 1 child and 1 grandchild.
Personal:Sue and I met while she was working at D&S Color Lab in Bradenton. I was a photographer and she developed the pictures I took. We have one son, Travis (and his wife Jessica) who live in Palmetto and he works for Everglades John Deere Tractor, Palmetto.
My Education:Dive Master, USCG Licensed Captain, Numerous College courses, School of Hard Knocks
My Career:Four years in the Military (Arizona (ATC), South Vietnam 67-68 SEA Mobile EOD Team), North Florida 603rd Special Operations Squadron). Twenty-seven years in Law Enforcement. Now really retired!
How I spend my free time:Motorcycling (Patriot Guard Riders), fishing & hunting. Attended Military Funeral Memorial Services at Sarasota National Cemetery, Bay Pines and Bushnell National Cemeteries.
Other comments:I write a weekly column in the North River News entitled 'American Patriot's'. Shoot photos for Sarasota National Cemetery, Patterson Foundation, Gold Star Mother's and Families and others. Most all of my photo work involves the military in way or another. I also shoot nature photos when I get a chance. (Updated 11/10/2017)
Ann Lovejoy Address:Bradenton, FL
Email:stephd1973@hotmail.com (Updated 9/13/2015)
Judith Lyon Lasso Address:13990 W Battenberg Boise, ID 83713
Email:vivagrandma@hotmail.com
Spouse:Married to widow with 2 children and 6 grandchildren.
Ken Mackley Address:1717 Gibsonia Galloway Lakeland, FL 33810-4552
Home:863 858-2115 Email:kmkm1717@aol.com
Spouse:Married to Kathy. (Updated 9/7/2009)
Carol Maginness Miller Address:96509 Blackrock Road Yulee, FL 32097
Home:904-491-6141 Email:carolemiller1@gmail.com
Spouse:Married to James Miller for 39 years with 2 children and 1 grandchild.
Personal:Husband: Met at FAU. Son lives in Alphretta, GA; Daughter lives in Palmdale, CA.
My Education:Manatee Jr. College; Florida Atlantic University
My Career:Secretary; Security Specialist for DON
How I spend my free time:Retired, beginning puppy training, attempting to build a garden (including blueberries) etc.
Other comments:Proud owner of a 5 month old Bouvier de Flanders puppy! Twitter: Carol_in_Yulee@twitter.com (Updated 6/12/2010)
