D.N.H.S Alumni Web site - Class of 1980 Alumni Listing

Reuben V. Apodaca

E-Mail: rapoda@yahoo.com
College(s): Florida Keys Community College
Occupation: U.S. Navy-currently assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) homeported in Everett, WA (rapoda@emh1.lincoln.navy.mil)
Last Updated: 03/06/2001
What's New?: I'm now on the "Abe" for my last year of active duty before I transfer to the Fleet Reserve. I'll be deploying in August of 2001 for a 6-month cruise to the West Pacific and Persian Gulf. I would like to hear from any ROTC folks, so drop me a line sometime-use my ship's email address as I will be at sea for most of the 2000!

Married Name: Dropps
E-Mail: dropps@swpc.net
College(s): Eastern New Mexico University
Occupation: Kindergarten Teacher in Clovis, New Mexico
Last Updated: 08/15/1999
What's New?: I am currently living in Clovis, New Mexico. My husband Alan, is the C.H.S. choir director. We married in June of 85. We have three children: Samantha 12, Emily 10, and Henry 4. I have been teaching Kindergarten for 14 years, 7 of the past 14 have been in Clovis.

E-Mail: ballad@mesanetworks.net
College(s): College of Santa Fe
Occupation: Senior Project Manager IBM
Last Updated: 04/15/2005
What's New?: I spent 5 years in the Navy and then returned to Albuquerque to work at Sandia National Laboratories. I have since moved to Firestone (outside Denver), CO where I am married with 4 children ranging from 17 yrs to 6 months (yes, I am a glutton for punishment). I have worked for IBM for the past 8+ years. It pays the bills. Please email me if you would like to chat.

Married Name: Butler
E-Mail: dbkb82@cox.net
College(s): UNM (1 YR) Dental Assistant Program
Occupation: Homemaker; Part-time at the High School
Last Updated: 06/04/2003
What's New?: I have been happily married to David (also DNHS '80) since '82. We have lived in Bellevue,NE the last 8yrs. We have 4 sons 7,ll,15,&17. We intend on staying here when David retires from the USAF in '06. We have really enjoyed both reunions, almost can't wait till the next one, only we'll be another 10yrs older...well, anyway, we'd like to say HELLO to all are "old" friends!!!

E-Mail: Goose3024@aol.com
College(s): N/A
Occupation: Police Office with APD since 1986 Motor Cop
Last Updated: 03/18/2000
What's New?: Married for the past 16 1/2 years to my wife Diana (EHS class of 80) two children Amber (10) Brandon (8) looking forward to retirement in 6 years. Looking forward to seeing all of you at the reunion otherwise I will be looking for you on the streets hahaha P.S. Beware on Academy and Commanche (just some inside information for my fellow classmates DON'T TELL!)

Married Name: Turner
E-Mail: amandaturner@juno.com
College(s): Adams State College, Alamosa, Colorado
Occupation: Part-time teacher's aid at junior high school
Last Updated: 03/18/2000
What's New?: I have lived in Colorado Springs for 10 years. I have three children: Lindsey age 13, Noelle age 10, and Thomas age 7. After staying home with the kids for 12 years I went to work as a teacher's aid at my daughter's junior high (no, she was not mortified!). It has been interesting and rewarding getting back out in the working world. In 1996 I lost my husband after 13 years of marriage. It is a challenge raising three kids on my own but I have lots of support from friends and family. We stay very busy with church activities, musical lessons, and athletic activities. We love living in Colorado! We take advantage of the great outdoors. We go fishing, skiing and camping alot. I still have most of my family in Albuquerque so I go back to visit every summer. I hope to come for the reunion. See you there.

Married Name: N/A
E-Mail: Christyac2003@yahoo.com
College(s): N/A
Occupation: Missionary
Last Updated: 03/25/2006
What's New?: After 8 years of living in Hong Kong working with drug addicts, triads (chinese mafia), and the poor and needy, I moved to Ulaanbaatar Mongolia to work among the poor and needy there for 2 1/2 years travelling throughout the country. It was my first experience at living in a third world country and the food was a lot more challenging there than in HK -- I am really not in to yak cheese, mutton, fermented mare's milk, etc. But it was fun and I left part of my heart there. Anyway, I just spent 2 years in Germany working at a school there and am now on my way back to Hong Kong to start a school there which will reach out to the poorest of the poor in Asia.

Married Name: Doel-Hammond
E-Mail: deb@ddoel.com
College(s): Northwest College and Fielding Graduate Institute
Occupation: Vice President of Human Resources for a medium-size bank in Seattle, WA.
Last Updated: 03/04/2003
What's New?: Still loving Seattle. Married to "Tom" for 10 years. Visit ABQ about every 2 years. Thanks to those who E-mailed to say "Hi". Hope to hear from more of you.

Married Name: Reineck
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Occupation: Food Stamp Worker, State of New Mexico
Last Updated: 06/07/1998
What's New?: Carlan has been living in Roswell since 1982. She is working for the State of New Mexico (has been since 1984). She has one daughter, Shae, age 5. (Submitted by Carlan's sister Jeanie, class of 1983!)

Richard W. Esterly

E-Mail: Riches6@aol.com
College(s): UNM\Eastern Washington University (BA - Business Administration)
Occupation: President\Owner of Advanced Brokerage Services, Inc.
Last Updated: 03/18/2000
What's New?: I have been married to Carol who I met in Seattle, WA for almost twelve years and have three sons: Douglas (10), Tyler (5) and Landon (2). I moved back to Albuquerque in 1990 and love being back in my hometown. I have been in the insurance business for over ten years now and have had my own agency since 1994. I hope to see everyone at our twenty year reunion. E-mail me if you want details.

Married Name: Owen
E-Mail: Nmbearhug@aol.com
College(s): UNM, Class of 1984
Occupation: New full-time "Domestic Engineer"
Last Updated: 11/22/1998
What's New?: After working at Sandia National Laboratories for the past six years, I recently decided to "hang up my badge" to be a full-time, stay-at-home house spouse. I'm living out in Sandia Park and really love being able to spend time outdoors and to do the things I really enjoy. I think it will be quite a while before I feel bored! Since our 10-year reunion, I've been divorced and remarried, and now have a 12-year-old stepdaughter. I'm looking forward to our 20-year reunion (not far away!)....please feel free to write! E-mail is great!

E-Mail: Dad9@aol.com
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Occupation: Sheetmetal
Last Updated: 10/08/2000
What's New?: Married 18 yrs. have two kids boy 16 and girl 11. Worked in sheetmetal 16 yrs. Working at Intel right making the bucks. Anyone who knows how to get ahold of Mark Young please e-mail me with info.

Christine Frazer

Married Name: N/A
E-Mail: chriscaitlin@cs.com
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Occupation: Administrative Assistant
Last Updated: 04/28/2006
What's New?: I've worked 22 years at Sandia Labs. My 17-year-old daughter is graduating next month from SHS; she'll be attending ENMU in the Fall. We share our home with 4 cats, 2 dogs, and 3 baby desert tortoises born at my parents' house.

Married Name: Gallegos
E-Mail: gallegosr@Zianet.com
College(s): NMSU
Occupation: Self Employed
Last Updated: 07/05/2003
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Married Name: Pohland
E-Mail: Northrich@Aol.com
College(s): Community College in Dallas
Occupation: Desktop Publisher
Last Updated: 03/31/1998
What's New?: I have spent the last 13 years living in Dallas but I miss the summer nights of Alb. I have two boys Bryan age 13 and Jordan age 8. I have been a Desktop Publisher for the last 7 years. The next time you fly American Air look at the Am Way magazine and you'll see some of my handy work. I was married to Mark Pohland who went to Sandia (yeah I know) for 9 years and have been divorced for the last 6, but we lost him to cancer last Aug. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me (or not), especially my old band buddies.

Todd Hendrickson

E-Mail: kokopeli@comcast.net
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College(s): NMSU, UNM
Occupation: Ninjaneer
Last Updated: 02/27/2009
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Married Name: Allyson Laing
E-Mail: freydknot@aol.com
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Occupation: Vice President/D.M.L., Inc.
Last Updated: 12/07/2000
What's New?: Hi

E-Mail: paddle@frontiernet.net
College(s): Menlo College & Williamette University
Occupation: Professional Business Coach
Last Updated: 07/17/2004
What's New?: I am married to my beautiful wife Evelyn of almost 13 years. We have (2)children Jordan who is (8) and Katie who is (4). My wife is a first grade school teacher for Union House Elementary School and I am self-employed as a Professional Business Coach. We live in Sacramento, California. I am also the Head Football Coach for Bradshaw Christian School. God has been good to us.

Married Name: Gallaway
E-Mail: slag@airmail.net
College(s): New Mexico State; BSME 1985
Occupation: Antenna/Nonmetallics Quality Engineer
Last Updated: 02/19/2000
What's New?: I have been married to Scott for 15 years. We have two children, Austin, 7 and Glynn Ellen 2. We have lived in the Dallas area for 12 years and return to Albuquerque two or three times a year to visit family.

Married Name: N/A
E-Mail: linda_mackie@yahoo.com
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Last Updated: 03/18/2000
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Married Name:
E-Mail: vmeier@gulfstreamworldwide.com
College(s): UNM
Occupation: Network Administrator
Last Updated: 03/18/2000
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Alfonso "Mike" Morales

E-Mail: alfonso.m.morales@intel.com
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College(s): CNM, UNM
Occupation: Senior Equipment Tech
Last Updated: 12/20/2006
What's New?: Email me if you want updates!

Married Name: Coleman
E-Mail: tamelou@yahoo.com
College(s): UTSA, UNM Degree in Business Administration
Occupation: Sales rep for fundraising company for the past 14 years.
Last Updated: 04/22/2000
What's New?: My husband and I have been married for 14 years and have Sam (9/12 yrs.) and Katie (4 1/2 yrs). I am thinking about heading home in July and think it might be fun to catch up with old friends. I missed our 10 year reunion because Sam arrived! I am happy here in San Antonio where I have lived for 16 years but still miss the mexican food back home! Would love to hear from any old friends - feel free to e-mail!

Kathleen (Kathy) O'Hea

Married Name:
E-Mail: kohea@chaparralgirlscouts.org
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Occupation: Marketing/Communications Manager
Last Updated: 02/04/2000
What's New?: Well, it looks like my life has come full circle! After managing bars/restauraunts/hotels for 10 years, I went on the wagon and therefore, had to make a career change. I spent almost 8 years marketing for large architectural/engineering firms as well as pubilc relation for the Highway department. (Now that's an oxy-moron!) Then I finally decide I wanted a marketing career that was more rewarding personally rather than financially, so I joined the Girl Scouts! (Besides, I can get Thin Mints year-round!) My daughter Gina is now 13 and is my whole life. She'll be a freshman at Sandia HS next year! I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone at our 20 reunion this summer!

Jennifer (Jena) Rakoczy

Married Name: N/A
E-Mail: buttercup@end-war.com(its a long story)
College(s):
Occupation: Receptionist for a corporate law firm
Last Updated: 02/04/2000
What's New?: have lived in Colorado Springs, CO with my dog and bird since 1993. Besides working, I volunteer at church helping with the youth group and am a co-leader of an adult healing ministry. I am currently finishing my last year of theology classes. In my spare time I enjoy camping and hiking and have had the privilege to hike to the top of 2-14ers and 1-13er (mountains)- only 50 more to go!! I have enjoyed traveling around Colorado and the neighboring states- but no one beats a New Mexico sunset!! Amazing! 20 Years!! Who would have guessed!!

Jerome Diaz Romero

E-Mail: jromero@rysherinc.com
College(s): University of New Mexico, Anderson School, Class of '84
Last Updated: 08/15/1999
What's New?: I've been living in southern California for the past 10 1/2 years. I worked in banking for 10 years following college, including working for the Resolution Trust Corporation in their Newport Beach office, and as a bank examiner for the Comptroller of the Currency. After too much government life, I switched to Entertainment. I've worked as Finance Manager for an independent film & television production company in Santa Monica for the last 5 years. Unfortunately, Paramount Pictures bought our company in June '99. So, after January 2000, I'll be moving on. My family is all in Albuquerque, so I go home about twice a year. Although I haven't been good about keeping in touch with classmates, I'm looking forward to our 20 year reunion - WOW!

E-Mail: carl@royallts.com
Home Page: http://royallts.com
College(s): Hastings College, UNM, Johnson County Community College, Kodiak College
Occupation: Self employed graphic designer
Last Updated: 04/22/2000
What's New?: Married to my lovely wife Marian (Olson), also class of 1980, for 17 years. Did 4 years in the navy. Worked as an electrician for 9 years. Came to Alaska for a vacation and loved it so much we moved here. Tried a small distributorship for a short while but it was a bust and then I found my calling. I purchased some equipment from a failed screen printing shop and started a t-shirt shop. After a year business was so good I got into embroidery, then into digital printing of signs and advertising media. We live in Kodiak which is a very small island in the north pacific. Great hunting and fishing. Plenty to do if you like outdoor stuff. Check my website (royallts.com) for many great links if you want to learn more.

E-Mail: tas38@columbia.edu
College(s): UCLA, Stanford University, and Columbia University (Teachers College)
Occupation: Doctoral Student, College Administrator, and Instructor
Last Updated: 08/13/2001
What's New?: I hope everyone is doing well. Take care.

E-Mail: tscharf830@aol.com
College(s): University of Massachussetts
Occupation: Owner/Operator or Scharf Services, and Ad Agency
Last Updated: 08/15/1999
What's New?: Having a blast here in Denver. Been here 15 years, still playing music, backpacking, tennis, volleyball, just goofing around. Love to hear from old friends...

Steven Schultheis

E-Mail: smschultheis@aol.com
College(s): New Mexico State "Class of 84"
Occupation: Corporate Rotating Machinery Engineer
Last Updated: 10/12/2004
What's New?: Still living near Houston in Friendswood Texas. Kids are growing up fast. My oldest is a Junior in High School.

E-Mail: bhdsegura@gmail.com
College(s): University of New Mexico BA Biology
Occupation: Inspector New Mexico Department of Agriculture
Last Updated: 05/09/2002
What's New?: Hi all, Would like to hear from you if you get a chance. p.s. Seeking Becky Parker....anyone hear from her? Bill

E-Mail: Mark.Sigl@Ci.west-sacramento.ca.us
College(s): 80-81 College of the Redwoods, 81-84 Humboldt State University, 84-85 Cal-Poly of San Luis Obispo, 85-86 Bakersfield State University
Occupation: City of West Sacramento CAD/GIS Manager, P.T Instructor for American River College, Published Author for Delmar Publishers
Last Updated: 05/07/2001
What's New?: Been busy with numerous jobs (City of West Sacramento, teaching, Consulting). After 15 years of marriage to Tammy (Feather) we have first our baby. Jeremy is 10 months old, already 31 inches tall and 25 pounds almost walking and is into everything quit a change from the childless world and busy work schedule.

Married Name: Wickstrom
E-Mail: Suzanstr@aol.com
Home Page: Wickstrom Home Page
College(s): University of New Mexico
Occupation: Mom/teacher
Last Updated: 04/22/2000
What's New?: Waiting for the reunion! See ya there!

E-Mail: rlsstultz@aol.com
College(s): EET, ITT Technical Institute
Occupation: Customer Care Consultant
Last Updated: 04/11/2002
What's New?: Lets see....I joined the Army in '82 as a PersonnelManagement Specialist. I was stationed at Arlington hall, Virginia (nowclosed), Panama (now closed), Ft. Dix, New Jersey (now a prison!), Wurzbergand Frankfurt, Germany, (Five years total. Loved it!), and finally Ft. Sill,Oklahoma, (unfortunately still open!). Got out after 14 years in '96. Wentto ITT Technical Institute to study electronics and graduated. I started with Los Alamos Technical Associates in '98, working as an engineer assistant fortheir Y2K Projects. I worked in California on the Catholic Healthcare WestHospitals, making sure they were Y2K compliant. Did some work in Phoenix with American Airlines doing the same thing. And the Luxor, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Now, I'm settled for a while here in Albuquerque, working on some database projects for Ford. Still single and living quietly with my three cats. Feel free to contact me.

Married Name: Spam
E-Mail: ronnalyn@uswest.net
College(s): Eastern New Mexico
Occupation: Full Time Domestic Engineer for 1½ years!
Last Updated: 02/02/2000
What's New?: After working for The New England Financial Group for 15 years in Albuquerque, I decided it was time for me to stay home and take care of my family. I have been married for 13 years to Jim Spam. He owns his own construction company, Spam's Construction. We have lived in Rio Rancho for the past 13 years. We have 2 sons, Jamison who is 9½ and Jordan who is 6 and are expecting our third son in May 2000. For the last five years I have been Soccer Mom and Baseball Team Mom and Jim has been Coach for both Soccer and Baseball for our boys! Our boys also bowl in summer and winter leagues. They are now learning to ride dirt bikes out on the mesa and as a family we all race remote control cars on a track in out back yard. It is so rewarding to be able to work with children! Since I left my job I have been substitute teaching at my children’s school for grades pre-school through 5th. I am on the schools PTA Board as Communications Secretary and Iam also on the New Mexico State PTA Board as the Bulletin Editor. I also prepare the contracts for Spam’s Construction and bowl on Thursday mornings in a woman’s league. I need to get a job again so I can rest! Ha! With the new baby coming soon, I do plan to cut down on my volunteering, if it is possible. I can't wait for our 20th! Can't believe it is here already.

Married Name: Pierce
E-Mail: allyson.pierce@kirtland.af.mil
College(s): Southern Illinois University (Undergraduate) & American Graduate University (Masters)
Occupation: Contracts Specialist
Last Updated: 03/06/2007
What's New?: These past 25 years have been interesting and fun. I married the love of my life (DNHS Class of '78 alumni) Clayton Pierce in 1995 and we have a wonderful son, Scott (6-yrs old). I currently work for the AF at Kirtland AFB as Chief of Contracting for my organization. It is interesting work and no two days are ever the same, but if I won the lottery tomorrow I'd be out of here and do something fun.

Shirley Ulibarri

Married Name: Ulibarri
E-Mail: sulibarri@cabq.gov
College(s): N/A
Occupation: Accounting Asst. - City of Alb.
Last Updated: 08/03/2004
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Married Name: N/A
E-Mail: zadok@zebra.net
College(s): Obtained B.S. and Juris Doctorate from Faulkner University
Occupation: Attorney and Pastor
Last Updated: 10/30/1999
What's New?: I am married and have three children ages 21, 18, and 3! What precious little time I am not practicing law, ministering, or playing with my three year old, I spend with my passions of photography and writing. I have learned to love Alabama, but Albuquerque will always be "home."

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E-Mail: abwebs0@pop.uky.edu
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Last Updated: 01/31/1999
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Married Name: N/A
E-Mail: jkwindle@aol.com
College(s): Eastern New Mexico University, Graduated in 1986 with a masters in counseling
Occupation: Counselor, currently working at a rehab hospital in Beaumont, TX
Last Updated: 03/18/2000
What's New?: I have been living in Beaumont for 14 years. I have great friends. Enjoy playing softball, volleyball, travelling, spending the weekend at the beach. It's hard to believe it's been 20 years since high school.

Married Name: Titzl
E-Mail: nmzinger26@yahoo.com
College(s): University of New Mexico---Bachelor of Science in Education
Occupation: 6th grade math teacher at Hoover Middle School in Albuquerque
Last Updated: 06/03/2003
What's New?: I am a divorced mom of one wonderful six year old daughter. Working as a 6th grade math teacher at Hoover Middle School in Albuquerque, just finished my 18th year of teaching. I spend as much time as possible with my daughter, love to do scrapbooking, read, listen to music, and travel. Would love to hear from any old friends from Del Norte . . . . .

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