Downers Grove North Class of 1987

Tricia Russell (DeShane)

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Occupation:Independant Business Owner/PT Childcare Provider Website:www.the-team.biz Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 What song or TV show reminds you of high school?:Anything Madonna or Prince Favorite high school memory?:The best memories I have was being a part of the DGN Athena Drill Team. Hanging out with Camile, Viki, Pam and Shannon. Most memorable experience since high school?:Getting married to my husband Jeff and having my children, Alyssa & Evan.

From Tricia:

After 2 years at DGN, my family and I moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan where I offically graduated from FHC. However I still remain very close with Camile (Pleshar) Jordan, and even vacationed with Steve Riley and Camile a few years ago.

After high school, I got hired at At&t, married my husband Jeff in 1996. We have two children, Alyssa 7 & Evan 4. Last year I retired from At&t after 19 years and have started my own IBO and provide childcare part-time to friends and neighbors.

It was fun to look back over the past 20 years and remember just how my high school years started. Thanks to the DGN committee for putting together a great reunion website.

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Joy Salyers

Then

Occupation:Folklorist/Consultant Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

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Thomas Schoen

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Birthday:December 23, 1968 Occupation:Union Boilermaker Marital Status:Married No. of Children:5 Favorite high school memory?:Being in the school plays/choir.

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Tom Sherman

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Occupation:printing/manager Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 What song or TV show reminds you of high school?:U2 Joshua Tree Favorite high school memory?:many cant be listed here but id have to say football and others remain too fuzzy to recall all details...but one does come to mind...spring break camping trip with the boys in wisconsin...cold...after a night of partying fish passed out 1/2 in/out of our tent and he woke up with an inch of snow on him Most memorable experience since high school?:marrying my wife terri(myers...class of 87 also) and the birth of my two children jake and reese

From Tom:4 years of high school seemed to be an eternity...the last 20 have gone in the blink of an eye...been in the printing business almost 20 years now and currently the manager of allegra printing in naperville...live in naperville also...great to see everyone doing well and having fun with parenthood..wont be at the reunion but will attend football game friday night...hope to see classmates there

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Denise Shimkus (Smola)

Then

Occupation:SAHM Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

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Timothy Sieg

Birthday:February 12, 1969 Occupation:Store Manager Hobby Lobby Marital Status:Committed Relationship No. of Children:3 What song or TV show reminds you of high school?:Happy Days Favorite high school memory?:Getting dropped off by my dad in the front and me running out back of school

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Thomas Silberg

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Occupation:Independent Trader Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3

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Scott Sinnott

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Birthday:February 02, 1969 Occupation:Physician Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3

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Jennifer Skimel (Klonowski)

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Occupation:Director of Merchandise Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1

From Jennifer:

I missed the 10year reunion and I don't plan to miss this one! Mark and I have been living in Naples,FL for over 15 years and been married for 13. We have one daughter, Addison who just turned 2...FUN! FUN! All our friends kids are with-in days and months together. That's what happens around here during hurricane season! Can't wait to see everyone and catch up!

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Christine Slansky (Abel)

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Occupation:Mom Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Favorite high school memory?:The senior year Powder Puff game was really fun. Most memorable experience since high school?:Definately watching 3 kids learn and grow. Pre-children, I also enjoyed traveling overseas with my husband and working in a few remote Alaskan areas. I really enjoy meeting new people.

From Christine:

Hi all! I have been having fun living in beautiful Bend, Oregon (ski resort town) after jumping around a bit (Austin, TX and Seattle, WA). After graduating from U of I, I worked as an environmental chemist until deciding that cleaning up toxic waste wasn't compatible with family life. My husband is from Oregon and so we ended up here in Bend. I don't think that I will make it to the reunion, but if you ever visit Bend look me up!

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