Class of 1997

Name: Jennifer Medina (Busby) email
Class of: 1997
Now living in: Tallahassee
Date: Jan. 1, 2010
Comments: Wow, it's been a minute. I've been married for four years now. We're expecting our first little one in a few weeks. It's a boy and we couldn't be more excited. I'm currently in Tallahassee but will be moving back to Mexico in about two-three years. I can't wait. I loved living there. I hope everyone is well. Feel free to email me or find me on facebook.

Name: DAN KILBRIDE email
Class of: 1997
Now living in: N.P.R, FL
Date: Oct. 14, 2009
Comments: LOOKING TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH PEOPLE FROM HIGH SCHOOL HIT ME UP ON YAHOO MSG. MY ID THERE IS PASCOM692004. JUST BEEN WORKING AT A AVATION PLACE FOR THE GVT AND HAVE A GF AND SHE HAS A 6 YR OLD I HAVE TWO DOGS THEY ARE ALL A BIG PART IN MY LIFE NOW SINCE MY PARENTS PASSED AWAY BUT ANYWAY HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU ALL

Name: Joshua Lowe email
Class of: 1997
Now living in: New Port Richey
Date: Aug. 13, 2009
Comments: Well it has been a couple of years since I posted last. So I thought an update might be nice.

I moved back to NPR a few years back. I was married a few years back. I have a 8 year old step daughter, x2 - 5 year old twin girls, and lastly my son who will be a year old in a few months. I now work for a software company out in Tampa and despise the drive each day. I have been friends with Chris Cordes for as long as I can remember and will till the day I die. He is like another brother to me. I have randomly seen many of my fellow classmates out and about around town and it is always good to say hi to you guys. Sorry I did not make it out to the 10 year but things did not work out for me around then. I still see Gina Sessa and love her and her family like a part of my own. Having kids changes the world and I would not change it...no more for me I am done, 4 is enough. I just wanted to update my email address on here so if you want to click on my name and send me a message, I will respond as soon as I can. Talk to all of you later and it is good to see so many of you doing so well.

Joshua Lowe

Name: Anthony Bovay II email
Class of: 1997
Now living in: Syracuse, NY
Date: June 11, 2009
Comments: Hey all just wanted to say hi. i am now living back in my hometown of syracuse. Currently going through a divorce and cstody battle. i should have chosen better and i deserve better. i have three wonderful children adam who is 7, kaitlynne who is 6, and leeanna who is 2 1/2. well talk to you all later drop me a line if you want to. Anthony C. Bovay II

Name: Gaby Molodecki email
Class of: 1997
Now living in: Oklahoma City
Date: May 11, 2009
Comments: Hey everyone... i just now stumbled upon this website.. what else is new i was always behind in the times lol.. Lets see I became an LPN and now decided to go for more and am working on my Bach. in Health Care Administration... My fiance and I have been together for 10years and we have 3 beautiful children together. Damien 9, Alyssa 6, and Elijah 3. If anyone wants to hit me up i am on facebook, myspace and my email is gabym73114@hotmail.com so nice to hear what everyone is doing wow life certainly changes you i can say that...

Name: Gualemi
Class of: 1997
Now living in:
Comments: For those of you that know Tony Gualemi. His eight yr old son Alex passed away Sun after battling cancer for yrs

Name: stephanie (monahan) betancourt
Class of: supposed to be 1997
Now living in: holiday florida
Date: Jan. 19, 2009
Comments: just wanted to drop a line and say hi to everyone.... life has been good, for the most part, i have been married for 7 years but sorry to say hope the divorce is soon i desrve better for myself and my kids... so yes at the moment i'm a single mom.. i have two beautiful children and getting ready to go to school for medical asst./phelb. anyone want to know more just drop me a line... hope to hear from you soon.....

Name: nick parks
Class of: 97
Now living in: n.p.r
Date: Dec. 4, 2008
Comments: Well I still live in n.p.r just wanted to see who was still around
talk to you soon

Name: Nathan Sharon
Class of: Supposed to be '97
Now living in: New York City
Date: Nov. 22, 2008
Comments: This is pretty random. I have been checking out everybody's posts and I remember so many people. Moved from Florida right in the middle of my junior year to Atlanta. Graduated from high school there and I did not know anyone from there. I am know living in New York City via. Chicago where I have met my wife. Still skating a lot and working for the hotel industry. It is good to see everybody is doing well. Drop me a line if you feel like it.

Name: Joe Nelson
Class of: 97
Now living in: St Pete, Florida
Date: May 12, 2008
Comment: Looking for AMY PHETTERPLACE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Please contact me if you know how to get in contact with her!

http://www.myspace.com/publiusenigma

Name: Joe Nelson
Class of: 97
Now living in: St Pete, Florida
Date: May 12, 2008
Comments: http://www.myspace.com/publiusenigma

Name: Joe Temple
Class of: 1997
Now living in: Port Richey, Fl
Date: Nov 15, 2007
Comments: Hello there class of '97! Just wanted to say how much i miss high school! Real life can be pretty crappy. But hey, thats life right. I am a single father of 2 working fulltime at John Deere Landscapes in Port Richey. After work I pick up my 2 angels from school, ages 10 and 9, and do all the things that a parent has to. I actually married a girl from school, Crystal Kuster, but she split. I guess parenthood just wasn't her thing. As hard as things are as a single parent, I would not trade my kids for anything in the world! Well, if anyone can even remember me, email me to chat, SEE YA!!!!

Name: Gina Sessa
Class of: 1997
Now living in: Hampstead, Maryland
Date: Oct 31, 2007
Comments: Hi all

the pix from the reunion are great
I moved so with new work and school
i couldn't make it...

Harmony, you did wonderfully

thanks for your effort

Gina

Name: Erin Fackelman
Class of: 1997
Now living in: Neverneverland, FL
Date: Oct 30, 2007
Comments: I would like to thank Harmony Mendoza and her family for putting together a wonderful evening for the class of 1997. It was really great to see everyone is doing so well. Everyone take care, hopefully we can do it again sometime.

Name: Harmony Mendoza
Class of: 1997
Now living in: Columbus, GA
Date: Oct 22, 2007
Comments: I am going to receive a registration list and photo name badges from Reunion Celebrations on Wednesday. I will be at the front of the banquet room checking people in and handing out photo name badges. They are your ticket. Those who have not pre-registered will not have a senior photo badge from Reunion Celebrations. I will bring blank name badges for those who pay at the door. If you have any more questions please let me know.

See you soon

Name: Harmony Mendoza
Class of: 1997
Now living in: Columbus, GA
Date: Oct 11, 2007
Comments: Good Morning,

I really hope you all can make it! I know that things happen and unexpected financial problems come up but, we only have one High School 10 year reunion in our lifetime. I have put so much into this reunion to make it memorable, including engraved key chains and a special video presentation from our high school days.

If you have a specific problem and you want to go, let me know and I will work it out somehow...someway. If you cannot pay until the reunion night let me know by 10/22 because I will be giving the Ramada Inn a final head count for the food then.

I really hope you consider it. I hope to see you soon.

Harmony

Again...here is the information:

The Deadline for payments made by check is this Friday, 10/12/07. The deadline for the on-line or fax credit card payments is next Friday, 10/19/07. Here is the direct link to make payments for your reunion tickets. If you have any more questions let me know. Harmony Mendoza

https://shoultz.pickint.net/reunioncelebrations.com/payments.html

Name: Harmony Mendoza
Class of: 1997
Now living in: Columbus, GA
Date: Oct 10, 2007
Comments: The Deadline for payments made by check is this Friday, 10/12/07. The deadline for the on-line or fax credit card payments is next Friday, 10/19/07.

Here is the direct link to make payments for your reunion tickets. If you have any more questions let me know. Harmony Mendoza

https://shoultz.pickint.net/reunioncelebrations.com/payments.html

Name: Harmony Mendoza
Class of: 1997
Now living in: Columbus, GA
Date: Sep 27, 2007
Comments: Hello Everyone,

If you are just now finding out about the reunion, please sign up immediately. The link is below, in the previous posts. There is also a link below to pay on-line. If you are just finding out about the reunion and you would like to go, I will make sure Reunion Celebrations does not charge you late fees. We need people to sign up as early as possible for the table set-up, amount of food we need and the number of memorabilia to order.

It looks like a good turn out but, we would love to see a few more familiar faces. See you soon and please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns.

Harmony Mendoza

Name: Harmony Mendoza
Class of: 1997
Now living in: Columbus, GA
Date: Sep 24, 2007
Comments: I would like to address a concern repeatedly brought up by a handful of people. It seems these few people are complaining about the venue for the reunion. First of all, an expensive venue inside a hotel means everything will be more expensive. Please realize that classmates from all income brackets make up our class and we want everyone to be able to come. I have secured a great deal from The Ramada Inn. Also, they are allowing us to decorate the room how we want.

I am very disappointed that some people say they are not coming because of the location. This hotel will serve our purpose very well: reuniting with friends from the past and reminiscing about the good old days.

I have been working on this reunion for more than 5 months from Georgia, with *very* limited help. I have done my best from this distance to make this a spectacular night. If you choose not to come because of the location, that’s your decision. Please do everyone a favor and keep your negativity to yourselves. And let others enjoy the night.

I am so excited for the reunion and I hope everyone else is as well. We will have a little "happy hour" at the beginning of the reunion, so try to make it on time so you do not miss out. Also, during dinner, with the help of some Gulf High faculty, there will be a class video on a projection screen. It will be similar to the one shown at graduation.

As we get closer to the reunion, I will post more information. Please feel free to contact me with question, comments or concerns.

Name: Harmony Mendoza
Class of: 1997
Now living in: Columbus, GA
Date: Sep 22, 2007
Comments: Here is the direct link to make payments for your reunion tickets. If you have any more questions let me know.

Harmony Mendoza

https://shoultz.pickint.net/reunioncelebrations.com/payments.html

Name: Harmony Mendoza
Class of: 1997
Now living in: Columbus, GA
Date: Sep 6, 2007
Comments: I hope everyone has received their invitations. Reunion celebrations have sent out another reminder about the reunion this week. Payment needs to be received no later than 30 day prior to the reunion to avoid extra fees.

I would also like to reinforce the costume party aspect. I will be dressed up, among others including: the band and possibly the wait staff. The entire room and entry way will also be spooky. It is going to be so much fun to see how creative everyone is now a days.

Please let me know if you have not received an invitation and I will get one sent to you immediately. I need to get a head count as soon as possible for the floor plan. There will be no seating chart; however I need your help with signing up early so I can plan for enough food, drinks, memorabilia, etcetera...

Thank you,

Harmony Mendoza

Event: Class of 1997 Reunion
Date: Saturday October 27, 2007
Time: 6:00 PM- 10:00 PM
Price: 55$ Per Person
Place: Ramada Inn Bayside, NPR, FL
Entertainment: Live Music/Classic Rock and Contemporary
Food: Italian Food, Salad Bar & Cake
Drinks: Sangria Punch and Cash Bar
Theme: Halloween Theme Party
Attire: Costume Optional/Dressy Casual
Extra: Door Prizes and Award for Best Costume
Sign-Up & Pay Reunion Celebrations: https://shoultz.pickint.net/reunioncelebrations.com/florida.htm

Any questions you may have, please feel free to e-mail me

My Personal E-Mail:
harmony.mendoza@gmail.com

Harmony Mendoza

Some pictures from the 1996-97 school year are here.

Name: Harmony Mendoza
Class of: 1997
Now living in: Columbus, GA
Date: Jun 11, 2007
Comments: Hello! I have a few updates about the reunion. Reunion Celebrations Inc is on board and they are in the process of contacting everyone. It would help them immensely if you logged onto their website and updated your contact information. Here is a link:

https://shoultz.pickint.net/reunioncelebrations.com/florida.htm

The date is set for October 27, 2007. The agreement with Reunion Celebrations is that they contact, confirm and collect payments. All of the other planning is up to me and a committee of volunteers from our class.

I will post more information as it comes in but, we need everyone on board. I only have about 20 people who say they will go and we need several more to get this thing moving. I know it is hard to plan this far in advance but, try to do the best you can.

See you soon
Harmony

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