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Chris Andronicos

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College(s): UNM, Princeton
Occupation: Professor
Last Updated: 02/19/2001
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E-Mail: dnhs87reunion@att.net
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Last Updated: 04/20/2007
What's New?: e're planning the 20-year reunion! Go to delnorteknights.com and use the 'alumni' link to get to the official reunion website. See you this summer!!

Married Name: Lauri Mills
E-Mail: lbakos@yahoo.com
College(s): New Mexico State, University of Phoenix
Occupation: Administrative Assistant
Last Updated: 05/12/2001
What's New?: Well, for the past 7 years, I have lived with my current husband, David. We live in Baton Rouge, but have lived in Pensacola, Florida and here off and on for the past 7 years. We have only been married since September of 2000 and have no kids yet.
I went to NMSU directly out of high school, but failed to finish my degree. I am currently attending University of Phoenix and working on a bachelor's in business management. I should be done by Christmas, yeah!!
Please feel free to e-mail me. I guess our next reunion won't be for a while, but I really hope to make it to our 20th.
Talk to you soon, Lauri

Married Name: Rowland
E-Mail: ken_lisarowland@sbcglobal.net
College(s): New Mexico State University
Occupation: Early Childhood Director
Last Updated: 06/19/2005
What's New?: I have been married for seven years now and have one little girl who is four years old. We live in the Dallas/ Ft. Worth area.

Married Name: Leyba
E-Mail: Eckaleyba@aol.com
Occupation: Homemaker
Last Updated: 06/18/1999
What's New?: I married Edward Leyba, he's also the class of *87*. We have 3 children: Kassandra, she'll be 8 in June, Anthony is 4 1/2, and our new member(Nicholas) was blessed on Jan 27, 2000. Eddie is the same ole Eddie!
He still likes giving people a hard time. We're still out here in Texas, would love to move back home.. someday (Miss the green chile).

Married Name: N/A
E-Mail: mdbellows@yahoo.com
College(s): Kennesaw State College & University, Marietta, Ga.
Occupation: Administrative Assistant
Last Updated: 09/24/2002
What's New?: After graduating from DNHS I moved to Atlanta, Ga. I have been in contact with a few friends since then but would like to hear from you. I have 1 child, Tyler (10), who is the love of my life. Looking forward to hearing from ya'll!!!

Married Name: Sebastian
E-Mail: kellysebas@aol.com
College: University of New Mexico
Occupation: Country Club Membership Director
Last Updated: 03/19/1999
What's New?: I graduated from UNM in 1991 with a BBA in Marketing, International Management and Travel & Tourism Management. I married Shane Sebastian in January of 1992 and we have 2 daughters, Riley (4/96) and Macey (12/98). I am the Membership Director at Tanoan Country Club where I have worked for the past 6 years. I would love to hear from anyone who wants to E-Mail me! Talk to you soon!

E-Mail: JnADapson@webtv.net
Occupation: Truck Driver
Last Updated: 11/22/1998
What's New?: I am now working as a truck driver for Swift Transportation. I drive locally in the greater L.A. area as well as southern Califorina. I live the small town of Hemet, which is 30 minutes southwest of Palm Springs. I have been out here for 2 1/2 years with my wife, Angela, and daughter, Nichole.I hope to hear from any old friends.

E-Mail: megdavestjohn@gmail.com
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College(s): NMSU
Occupation: General Manager
Last Updated: 05/25/2006
What's New?: Living in Gilbert, Arizona with my wife of 7 years, Meghan; and our two daughters Kyla(5) and Alanna(2). Wondering if anyone is going to try to pull off a 20 year reunion??? Might be really fun... Would love to hear from anyone from the "old days".

Michelle Faniola

E-Mail: mystikdolphin2@yahoo.com
College: TVI
Occupation: Health Insurance Analyst
Last Updated: 10/22/2005
What's New?: I've been working, working, and working... in the Health Insurance Business since I graduated high school, and taking college courses at night and between night jobs. Still hoping to get my degree in either Education, or Biology one day. I recently had a little boy, July 1998. I'm still in New Mexico, and hope to hear from you.

E-Mail: sch714@earthlink.net
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College(s): Excelsior College & Mid America Baptist Theological Seminary
Occupation: Operations Manager for Tri Nuclear Corp. & Church Planter
Last Updated: 08/03/2006
What's New?: Went into the Navy (Nuclear Power Program)after graduation. Spent 12 years in, and served on submarines (USS Trepang, SSN-674) & aircraft carriers (USS Enterprise, CVN-65). My last tour of duty was an instructor at the Nuclear Power Training Unit in NY. After I got out we decided to stay in the Saratoga Springs area of NY.
While I was stationed on the USS Trepang, I accepted Jesus as my personal Lord and Savior. This gave me a new outlook on life.
In 1990, I married my HS sweeheart, Kris Goldstraw (class of 1990). We now have 4 wonderful children. Joshua is 14, Katy is 13, Joe is 9 and Caleb is 6. They keep us pretty busy, especeially since we homeschool them.
I earned my Bachelor's degree in the Navy and after I got out I went part time to Seminary and earned my Master's (Master of Divinity). In 2001 I partnered with a buddy from seminary who was starting a church in Saratoga. Have been working with him ever since.
To support my work with the church, I am now the Operations Manager for Tri Nuclear Corp. We design and manufacture underwater filtration equipment for the nuclear power indstry. (yes it is a nitch of a nitch)
I am looking forward to the 20th reunion. My parents would love to see the grandkids again.

E-Mail: ginsbujo@webster.edu
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College(s): Carnegie Mellon University, Indiana University, Saint Louis University
Occupation: Director, University Center and Student Activities - Webster University
Last Updated: 09/07/2006
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E-mail: mrgdawg@uswest.net
College: College of Santa Fe (Albuquerque)
Occupation: Teaching Math at Rio Rancho High School.
Last Updated: 05/02/1999
What's New?: I have been married 7 years and have three beautiful children, all with red hair a recessive gene from both sides. My daughter Gabriela is almost 5 years old, my son Sante is 2 1/2 years old, and my newer daughter Estrella is 5 months old. I am teaching at Rio Rancho High School and staying really busy. Please contact me if you knew me at mrgdawg@uswest.net. If you want to check-out a Math Teacher Page please go to my web page at - http://users.uswest.net/~mrgdawg.

E-Mail: dave@metropolis.la
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Last Updated: 03/21/2003
What's New?: I figured I'd go to the 10 year reunion if I happened to be driving by it at the time. But since I'm in California that's unlikely. I moved here (to Los Angeles) when I was 19, after dropping out of UNM. I've lived through earthquakes, riots, OJ Simpson, etc. Now Albuquerque actually sounds good to me!

HISTORY: I went to the Musician's Institute in Hollywood and graduated. I worked as backstage manager at the Shubert Theater in Century City. Then I worked as a guitar builder's apprentice in "the Valley". I also worked as a gymnastics instructor for a while. Then about 5 years ago I fell into interactive multimedia. Now I'm a web designer on staff at UCLA's department of Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics. Pretty cool set up. But I still wanna' be a rock star! Write me if you know me!
All the best, David C. Harris

Married Name: Barnhill
E-Mail: BarnhillBroker@aol.com
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College(s): NAU
Occupation: Qualifying Broker/Owner of Barnhill Property Management & Realty Services, LLC
Last Updated: 04/17/2007
What's New?: WOW 20 YEARS...where does the time go...I am married to a wonderful man, Troy Barnhill for 14 years and we have two blessed boys, Tavish 13 and Trevin 11 both attending Hope Christian School...We have lived in Rio Rancho for the past 14 years and love it...Can't wait to see everyone this summer...hope to catch up with old friends...see ya soon!!!

Married Name: Clark
E-Mail: BonClark69@aol.com
College: Several-Finally Graduating from Eastern College/Phila PA
Occupation: Hairstylist
Last Updated: 03/19/1999
What's New?: Did the College thing on both Coasts (Urban Studies/Sociology) but followed my heart and I am now doing Hair at Joseph's in Albuquerque. And I love it!! The rest of my heart belongs to my wonderful husband, Mark (Systems Analyst for APS). He is from NYC, but we forgive him for that. No kids, but a completely spoiled dog. After living in 4 different States since high school, home is right here in Albuquerque. Hope to see everyone at our 20 Year Reunion!!!

Married Name: N/A
E-Mail: cjjester@qwest.net
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College(s): TVI & UNM
Occupation: Network Engineer
Last Updated: 08/24/2006
What's New?: What is new after almost 20 years? Well a lot. Those of you that remeber me will know that I have a 20 year old daughter, but I also have a 17yo son,a 16yo daughter, a 14yo son and last but not least one more son who is nine. I am a single parent working in the PC industry always and forever going to school to learn new things. Currently persuing my Realtors License and opening a construction company. I always need something new to do! CJ

Julie Kaplanides

Married Name: Gray
E-Mail: MomtoKatie@hotmail.com
College(s): University of NM, Eastern NM University, New Mexico State
Occupation: Special Education teacher and Creative Memories consultant
Last Updated: 08/24/2000
What's New?: I have just returned to the Albuquerque area (Rio Rancho, actually) with my husband of 6 years and my 3 year old daughter, Katie. I spent the past 6 years in Las Cruces teaching while my husband attended grad school. Before that I worked on my Master's at ENMU.
I'd love to hear from some of the old gang from '87 - Rob Mead, David Dabney, Dana Engstrom, Bryan Isley, Karen Schultheis... I still keep in touch with Michelle Evans.

Married Name: ERKENS
E-Mail: faru@ilse.nl
Occupation: Marketing Assistant
Last Updated: 02/03/2006
What's New?: Since 1998, I've had a little boy (Rutger 08/99) and changed jobs.

Married Name: Kulinna
E-Mail: Kuljey@aol.com
Occupation: Directory Assistance Operator
Last Updated: 06/08/2005
What's New?: My darling daughter Elena is now 7 and I have a son who is adorable 15 wks old, Austin. I work and take care of the kids, whom I adore. We live in Rio Rancho and enjoy it out here.

Married Name: Dawson
E-Mail: kc_dawson@msn.com
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College(s): NMSU
Occupation: Cardinal Healthcare Service Manager
Last Updated: 05/02/2007
What's New?: Hoping to reach my old friends. Please e-mail when you have a chance. I graduated from NMSU in 1992 with my Bachlor's degree in Marketing/Management. Married my Husband Chris in 1993, and have had a great 14 years. Spent four years working for Cardinal in Denver, Colorado, and took a transfer to Phoenix, AZ where we currently reside.

E-Mail: rmead@ku.edu
College: BA UNM 1992, JD UNM 1995, Masters of Library Science, Emporia State University 2000
Occupation: Law Librarian & Research Professor, University of Kansas Law School
Last Updated: 02/25/2003
What's New?: I've been at KU for the past three years and would love to hear from old friends in NM.

E-Mail: crushedice@lvcm.com
College(s): UNM, Ringling Bros. Clown College
Occupation: Lighting Technician for MGM Grand's EFX! Starring Rick Springfield
Last Updated: 08/28/2001
What's New?: Well, lets see. I studied at UNM for four years. This led to an internship building props for the Ringling Bros. Clown College in Venice, Florida. I liked it so much I ran away and joined the Circus itself. I toured with them for the next five or so years as the head of their lighting department. In 1995 I was recruited by my former boss from the Circus to help rebuild and run the automated lighting package for EFX! at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, NV. I have been working at MGM ever since. In my spare time I have earned a Black Sash in the martial arts, bought and remodeled a house, and have taken up Ballroom Dance. I hope y'all are doing well. Take good care.

E-Mail: gbh697@yahoo.com
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Occupation: Corrections Officer
Last Updated: 08/18/2004
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Married Name: Fritzsche
E-Mail: runner_mel@hotmail.com
Home Page: Aurora Publishing
College(s): Adams State College BA 1992; UNM Law School JD 1996
Occupation: Attorney and Business Owner
Last Updated: 05/21/2003
What's New?: My husband, Matt, and I opened a commercial printing business in Albuquerque a year ago. It is called Aurora Publishing, LLC. Matt and I are coming up on our one year anniversary. Dina Jaramillo (DNHS '87) was one of my maids of honor. We have been friends since first grade!
Matt and I do not have any children yet. We do have three cats - Arthur, Squeaker and Timmy. I have been an attorney for almost 9 years now. I am practicing in the area of Water law. Glad to be living in Albuquerque. Lived other places only to find out that home is here! Please email me if you like.

E-Mail: wratl10518@aol.com
College: UNM, Wheaton College, Georgetown University
Occupation: Producer, Associated Press
Last Updated: 09/02/2003
What's New?: I'm living in downtown Washington, DC and have been with the Associated Press almost 4 years as of this writing. I am also finishing a second Master's degree in Islam & Muslim - Christian Relations at Georgetown University.

Married Name: Parolini
E-Mail: parolini3@aol.com
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College(s): UNM School of Medicine
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Last Updated: 05/29/2007
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Married Name: Valdes-Rodriguez
E-Mail: valdesinc@aol.com
College: Berklee College of Music (bachelor's); Columbia Univeristy Graduate School of Journalism (master's)
Occupation: Newspaper Reporter
Last Updated: 01/31/1999
What's New?: Hello. I am the strange kid who was impeached as your freshman class president, the one who spent her free time reading, the one everyone in the BAND accused of being a communist. Remember that? The one with the bad perm who thought she could play jazz. Well, I figured out after 4 years of music school that I was a better writer than anything else, so I ended up studying journalism. It worked. After grad school at Columbia, I spent 5 years as a reporter for the Boston Globe, where I was nominated for the Pulitzer and actually won, last year, a national writing prize. (Bragger!) Now I'm starting my new gig as the Latin Music reporter at the Los Angeles Times. I live in Calabasas, California, with my husband Patrick and our two cats. I also still teach aerobics. Would love to hear from Sean Ginn, Jenny Isaacson, Cathy Lambert, Randy Williams, Josh Smith or Mrs. Smith - the best English teacher ever. Also, if Mrs. Wilson (The Worst English Teacher Ever) is out there, !
I would like to show her my writing prizes - it was she who threw my butt out of honor's English freshman year, making sure to ridicule me in front of the whole class first.

E-Mail: indio@icehouse.net
College(s): UNM
Occupation: Camera Sales, Photo Lab Tech
Last Updated: 03/17/2002
What's New?: Hi everyone! It was a pleasant surprise to find this site! I am now living in Spokane, WA, and have been in the photography business with Ritz Camera for the last 5 years. I attended UNM for 2 years and studied photograhy, but then left and did the "ski bum" life in Park City, Utah for 3 years before moving up here to Spokane, because my family had moved here from Albuquerque. It would be great to hear from anyone!!

E-Mail: robert_west@nps.gov
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College(s): University of New Mexico, University of Idaho
Occupation: Park Ranger
Last Updated: 02/20/2007
What's New?: Currently serving as a Park Ranger in Montana. I look back fondly at my days at Del Snort. I miss Albuquerque and travel back there often. All the best to my old classmates.

Kristin Westfall

Married Name: Chavez
E-Mail: Chavez3@plateautel.net
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College(s): vogue college of cosmetology
Occupation: Mommy
Last Updated: 0 4/17/2007
What's New?: My new address is 220 Monroe St. please send me all the info you have on the reunion. Can't wait to see you all again. I have been married for 7 years and have a 17 yr old daughter and a surprise son of 4.

Married Name: Alexander
E-Mail: white_ginger@hotmail.com
College(s): University of New Mexico, BSEE - University of New Mexico, MSEE
Occupation: Product Engineer
Last Updated: 01/11/2002
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Married Name: Sword
E-Mail: swordabq@go.com
College(s): UNM BA in 1992, MBA in 2004
Occupation: Business Analyst
Last Updated: 01/11/2002
What's New?: Well, never thought I would have such a large family, but I now have four children. One from before my marriage, one acquired with my marriage, and two since my marriage in 1996. Two boys and two girls! I am working on my Master of Business Administration degree and should graduate in May 2004! Life is very busy for me but I would love to hear from old friends.

Married Name: Cogdill
E-Mail: DrDougCog@AOL.com
College: Hardin Simmons University
Occupation: Homemaker
Last Updated: 04/13/2007
What's New?: I have been married for 15 years to my college sweetheart. We now live in Tyler, Tx. Our daughter is nine years old and our son is seven years old. Would like to hear any updates regarding our 20th class reunion.

E-Mail: rwill@amc-engineers.com
College: CU-Boulder & UA-Fairbanks
Occupation: Mechanical Engineer
Last Updated: 7/20/1998
What's New?: Hey everybody! After college in Colorado I returned to Alb. and finished rebuilding my '66 Mustang, then drove it up to CO to wait for my fiance to graduate. Couldn't find work immediately so moved to Alaska and went to grad school in Fairbanks, got my Masters in Mech. Engineering. Got married in 1993, now living and working in beautiful Anchorage. Missed the 1987 reunion - nobody could find me! :-) Looking to get in touch with Mike Allen, Jim Butcher, Alisa Valdez, Jim Compton, anybody else out there?

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