Sarah Fortin (Thieme)

Name: Sarah J. Thieme

Currently living in: Moline,IL












Email address: uxcsjt@hotmail.com

Favorite memory from H.S: Homecoming Senior Year, I went with a really good friend as my date and a lot of great friends. We had a blast! Contemporaires brings back some good memories too.

What you did after High School: College, Then moved back to the QC in December of 2000. I met my husband in February, but we started dating in June 2001 and were married in June of 2002.

College Attended: North Central University in Minneapolis,MN

Degree(s) Received: BA in Psychology

Current Job: I work for a company called Country Stone, Inc. I am the Shipping Coordinator.

Family: I’ve been married to Uriah Thieme for 4 years and we have 1 son. His name is Noah and he will be 2 on November 25th. We have a second son on the way. He is due on September 26th.

Hobbies: We are actively involved in our church, Heritage Wesleyan and help in their Hispanic ministry, Vida Nueva. Uriah plays guitar and I sing on the worship team. We love to spend time with our family. I also love to scrapbook, read, and (hate to admit it) am addicted to board games and card games. I just love spending time with people. I sell Beauticontrol on the side and really enjoy that as well.

Achievements: I have to say that my family is the greatest achievement I could ever have. My husband is amazing and our son is absolutely adorable (and I am sure that his little brother will be too). Hopefully, I can find a picture to post.

Future Goals or anything you’d like to share: We are planning to have at least one more child, maybe more, and eventually I want to be a stay-at-home mommy.

Angie Stevenson

Name: Angie Stevenson

Currently living in: Cuernavaca, Mexico












Email address: teacherangiemx@yahoo.com

Favorite memory from H.S: the Ho-Downs

What you did after High School: After high school I went to the University of Illinois in Champaign for two years, then to Augustana for three and graduated in 2001. I then moved to Cuernavaca to study Spanish more thoroughly and learn about the Mexican culture and its people. I met my boyfriend, Gabriel, that year and for that reason I’m still here. We moved to Barcelona for two years, but are back in Mexico and VERY happy to be back!

College Attended: University of Illinois and Augustana

Degree(s) Received: Bachelor’s Degree, TESOL certificate (to teach), and fluency certificate in Spanish

Current Job: 8th grade English teacher by day and college English professor at night

Family: Single (still) but will hopefully be getting married soon…What’s the rush?

Hobbies: Running, reading, and hanging out with friends….same as always.

Achievements: I think my greatest achievement has been living in two countries. It’s a BIG change, and sometimes almost impossible, but it has for sure been the best thing I’ve ever done. I speak Spanish fluently and thoroughly enjoy the relaxed life-style down here. If any of you EVER want to visit, you’ve always got a place to stay. We live two hours from Acapulco, so think about it. J

Bridget Peters (Penniston)

Name: Bridget Penniston (Peters)

Currently living in: Davenport, IA

What you did after High School: Worked

Current Job: Office Administrative

Family: Married to Joe Penniston for 9 yrs, w/2 daughters Olivia, 5 & Anna, 2

Hobbies: Taking care of kids & shopping

Achievements: Having a family and a new house.

Jenn Ferrel

Name: Jennifer Ferrel

Currently living in: North Liberty, Iowa











Email address: j.ferrel@mchsi.com

Favorite memory from H.S: Graduating!!

What you did after High School: College

College Attended: Loras, Lake Superior State University, Kirkwood Comm. College

Degree(s) Received: Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science concentration in Athletic Training; Associates Degree in Nursing

Current Job: Intensive Care Nurse

Family: Single, Aunt to the two cutest boys ever

Hobbies: Volleyball, exercising, getting together with friends

Achievements: Too many to list!! :) Board Certified Athletic Trainer. Registered Nurse. Home Owner.

Future Goals or anything you’d like to share: In the future I am going to pursue a Master's in Nursing, specifically becoming a Nurse Practicioner.

Andrea Schoemaker

Name: Andrea Schoemaker

Currently living in: Moline, IL







Email address: andreaschoemaker@gmail.com

Favorite memory from H.S: Having all of my friends over for bonfires in my backyard

What you did after High School: Went to Blackhawk for a while then got a good job so I quit school! Now here I am finishing my degree in Elementary Education, and I will be finishing at Western Illinois in Moline. I was with Tom for almost 7 years, and we were married for almost 3. I had 2 amazing stepdaughters named Emily (9) and Camryn (7) who still feel like my own. However, we got divorced in 2005.

College Attended: Black Hawk

Degree(s) Received: Associate of Arts

Current Job: Running my own business called Planet Andrea, where I do Internet Marketing, Search Engine Optimization, Income Optimization, and Advertising. Pretty much traveling around the country going to webmaster conferences and networking. If anyone is around the Vegas area I'll be there quite a bit!

Family: Not married, no kids, just my dog Mikey

Hobbies: Scrapbooking, Traveling, playing World of Warcraft, Cooking, Fishing with my dad

Future Goals or anything you’d like to share: Get married again, and eventually have children of my own.

Emily Zerull

Name: Emily Zerull

Currently living in: Sycamore, Illinois








Email address: evildoer78@msn.com

Favorite memory from H.S: Being with friends, and I actually had a great time working at Whiteys throughout high school.

What you did after High School: Went to college

College Attended: Illinois State University

Degree(s) Received: B.S. Social Sciences

Current Job: Truancy Officer

Family: Dating

Hobbies: walking the dog, going downtown (Chicago), spending time with friends

Achievements: Working with at risk children, I was a Juvenile Probation officer for 2 years in Aurora Il. And then a Court Liaison Officer in the Iowa City area for 1.5 years, and now I have moved to Sycamore Il where I am now a Truancy Officer. I am also proud to own my first home.

Future Goals or anything you’d like to share: I would like to get married, have children, get back into probation, federal probation is a goal

Konrad Knary

Name: Konrad Kurtis Knary

Currently living in: Port Byron, IL

Email address: KonradKnary@hotmail.com

Favorite memory from H.S: Parties at Justin Neels' parent's house!!

What you did after High School: Played baseball for Black Hawk College. Transfered to Augustana for Bachelor's Degree.

College Attended: Black Hawk, Augustana College

Degree(s) Received: Bachelor's Degree

Current Job: MetLife Auto & Home, Konrad Knary Insurance Agency

Family: Sarah Peterson and I are still dating...yes, I know it's been almost 13 years!

Hobbies: Golfing, Hockey, Coaching ASA softball

Kristin Longley

Name: Kristin Longley

Currently living in: Chicago


Email address: longlkr@yahoo.com

College Attended: University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Degree(s) Received: Bachelor in Accountancy

Current Job: I work for a railcar finance leasing company in the city.

Hobbies: Running, Traveling, Dining Out, Independent Films

Achievements: Currently training for the NYC Marathon

Dan Vize

Name: Dan Vize

Currently living in: Ottawa, IL








Email address: eagleeyered@yahoo.com

Favorite memory from H.S: Before and after… Enjoyed a few of the classes and am certain there were good times within but nothing memorable that I can recall…

What you did after High School: Went to basic training for the Army 3 days after graduation followed by infantry training, airborne school and stationing at Ft. Bragg, NC

College Attended: Been to several throughout the years… Fayetteville Tech, Central Texas, University Of Maryland, Methodist College, Black Hawk College, and American Intercontinental University

Degree(s) Received: One of these days… 160 credits but no degree

Current Job: Range Control Officer for National Guard Training Center

Family: Long term relationship with Brandy and six year old daughter Tamara

Hobbies: Investing (stocks, options, commodities) you name it and I have or likely would invest in it if I found the right deal…
Collecting: Goes along with the investing as I’ll comply with my packrat nature on anything that may turn a profit later… Coins, cards, memorabilia… Still waiting for those baseball cards purchased throughout grade school to show some life J Perhaps my kids will see it…
Shooting, fishing, camping, spelunking, climbing, skydiving, scuba, like the outdoors stuff and enjoy anything new especially if it coincides with an adrenaline rush…

Achievements: Hmmmm not much for bragging, not that there is anything much to brag about anyhow… Suppose I’m on track for what I’ve had planned and what I want to be doing… Pretty happy so I suppose that’s the big achievement…

Jeff Ronk

Name: Jeffrey Hayden Ronk

Currently living in: Rock Island, IL

Email address: jeffronk@mchsi.com

Photo Album:

Favorite memory from H.S: Watching Sandy and Clay making out while dressed in drag at Kim’s Halloween party, hehe.

What you did after High School: I went to Blackhawk College for a couple of years majoring in English/Secondary Education. After those couple of years I decided that I really didn’t want to teach, and made up my mind to pursue a career in Law Enforcement. I quit school, and got a job working for the Rock Island County Circuit Clerks Office. I also started working for the Milan Auxiliary Police Department. After a couple of years of that I applied for both the Silvis, and Rock Island Police Departments. I made both lists, and was hired by the Rock Island Police Department. I have been working as a Patrol Officer now for a little over three years. I got married on 12-03-02, and then divorced in November of 2005. That’s pretty much it in a nutshell!

College Attended: Blackhawk College

Degree(s) Received: None

Current Job: Patrol Officer with the Rock Island Police Department.

Family: Married to Heidi Dunn for just under three years, then divorced. No children.

Hobbies: Reading, messing around on the computer, movies, camping (every now and then), hanging with pals.

Future Goals or anything you’d like to share: I’m pretty happy where I’m at right now. I would like to get married again, and have a family someday. But that is a long way off I think J As for work, I’m not quite sure what direction I want to go yet.

Angela Cassatt

Name: Angela Cassatt

Currently living in: Moline, IL







Email address: kayandky03@yahoo.com

Favorite memory from H.S: One of my favorite memories from H.S. has to be float building senior year, we had such a good time!!!

What you did after High School: Wasted lots of time and money trying to figure out what I wanted to be.

College Attended: Black Hawk College and Trinity College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Degree(s) Received: AA in Arts and AA in Science

Current Job: Surgical Technologist

Family: Single, Kayleigh 5 years and Kyle 3 ½ years

Hobbies: I know I sound old, but I enjoy knitting and I am on a bowling league. I spend lots of time with my children, friends and other family.

Achievements: Well, first and foremost, my children are the two greatest things that have ever happened to me. Becoming a mother is truly an amazing feeling and I wouldn’t trade it for anything in the world. They have helped me to become the stronger person that I am today. In May of 2005, I graduated at the top of my class from Trinity College. This was a huge accomplishment for me. Having to give the Valedictorian speech at graduation was difficult, but I did it and loved every minute of my 15 minutes of fame!!!

Future Goals or anything you’d like to share: My future goals are to purchase my own home, continue my education, and continue to try and possibly be the greatest role model I can be for my children.