Classmate Updates
Alex Archuleta: For the last 11+ years I have been working for LAPD. I spent four years working undercover (2008-2012). I'm now working in VICE which lets me do undercover work again. I have one daughter and one is on the way.
Molly Egbert Bell: Graduated from Boise State in 2004 with a B.S. in Earth Science /secondary education. Married my husband in 2008 and have two daughters (Katie and Emily). I've been teaching Biology and Horticulture at Eagle High school since 2005 and own a small produce basket delivery business in the valley (Browndog Farms). Life is good.
Casey Betzold: I have been married to my beautiful wife Jamy for 17 years as of May 1. My son Andrew will be 16 in June, and my daughter Alivia just turned 13. I graduated from U of I, and entered the US Air Force as an officer, where I spent 6 years flying and in program management. I went to work at ATK in their International Sales Dept selling ammo and sporting goods world wide, until 2011. I worked at Beretta USA in MD for about 18 months while I was getting my new company off the ground, Snake River Shooting Products (SRSP) which we launched in Jan 2012. Today we manufacture Team Never Quit ammunition in partnership with Lone Survivor and Retired Navy SEAL Marcus Luttrell, and have established a partnership with several other companies to form the newly established Veterans Family of Brands made up of companies committed to assisting Veterans Foundations. It has been a good ride moving 18 times in the last 17 years all around the country with my family. We now reside in Post Falls, ID. We are blessed beyond measure! If we don’t make it, have a great time, and hope to run into everyone in the future! Colby Jake Burright: I have worked in all aspects of construction from development to finish work. I've run almost every piece of heavy equipment that I can think of. I've worked on the side off a mountain in Alaska on a core drill, taking a chopper to and from work every day. Currently I work for BNSF Railway in Maintenance of Way, which I hope to retire from. I'm married, have 4 children, and a Granddaughter.
Sydney Carr Jr: Enjoying Life and Being Dad! I've worked at Micron for 17 years. I have two beautiful children who are 14 and 12 years old.
Jeff Chapman: After graduating high school, I married TaCole Sund and we have three boys Luke 10, Logan 8, Lincoln 2. I worked in the construction industry as a carpenter and developed into a construction manager. I've worked for Wright Brothers The Building Company for the past eight years and in that time have lived in Wyoming 5 years, Nevada 1 year, and moved back to Emmett permanently 2 years ago. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my family, watching my boys play sports, and being outdoors.
Leslie De Rila: Hi, I will definitively not attend the 1996 class reunion as Emmett is way too far for me ;-) I was an exchange student from Belgium that year and really had a wonderful year at Emmett High School! I now live in Belgium, work for an American Brokerage Company as Senior Claims Advisor in the Marine Department, have 2 kids and still have some contact with friends and host families in Idaho! Have fun!
Shanda (Elwood) Doughman: Three beautiful souls call me mom. Nya age 9, Zoe age 7 and Eli age 5. Happily divorced and working my ass off to do the single mom thing and wouldn't trade it for the world. I'm employed with Starbucks as a shift supervisor in Meridian, ID, and working towards my dream of building a tiny house on the back of my 1951 L150 International flat bead. I currently live in Nampa, ID, but want to be a gypsy when I grow up. Apparently 20 years hasn't been long enough for me to figure out the adulting thing yet. ;) Regardless, I'm happy and grateful and hope the same for you all!
Amy (Fischer) Ellsworth: Matt and I are celebrating our 16th anniversary this year. We have 2 teenage daughters that keep us busy and entertained. :) I am an internal medicine physician assistant in Coeur d'Alene.
Heather (Hering) Echevarria: Graduated Univ. of Phoenix with Masters in Accounting, own/operate custom home building and remodeling business with my husband Ben. 2 daughters, Lacey (21) and Whitnee (16).
Sara Hoadley Elliott: I married my hometown sweetheart, Woody Elliott. We have two amazing boys together, Dustin (14) and Ethan (10). We currently live in Meridian, Idaho. Out of high school I worked in the financial industry for nine years. In 2007 we made the move to Pocatello to continue our education. While at ISU I worked as an academic advisor, a course instructor for five semesters and was on the advisory board for the Student Success Center. In 2011 we moved back to the Treasure Valley. I was offered a position at Boise State in the Service-Learning Program as a liaison between the campus and local nonprofit agencies. Aside from seasonal tax preparation at H&R Block, I’ve taken the last few years off from work to address some concerning health issues. I completed nine months of chemo treatments over the last year and am now just beginning to get back to my old stubborn self. I’m currently working from home assisting my husband with his real estate business.
Martha Acosta (Garcia): For the last 16 years I have been working for the State of Idaho,
Department of Health and Welfare. I am married with 5 kids! Cindy is 19, Aileen
is 16, Abby is 15, my stepson Angel is 14 and my baby boy Aiden is 6...never a
dull moment in our house!! Everyone has something going on and they keep us
busy! Life is great and I definitely wouldn't have it any other way :)
Rikki Beutler Garlick: Living in Eagle, working as a Training and Quality Assurance Manager, two cute kids and happily divorced.
Jessica (Elliott) Hillman: I lead a busy an active life with my sons Tyler, 17, and Bryson, 13 and my husband Steve. If we are not at a baseball game, baseball practice, or baseball tournament, we are camping, fishing, hunting, horse riding, 4-wheeler & motorcycle riding, snowmobiling, skiing, or some other outdoor adventure! Although I graduated from C of I with a degree in Music Performance, and my work focused on that for a number of years, my other passion of building and creating homes (beginning with being my dad’s apprentice electrician in High School) has lead me on a surprisingly different career path. I am currently the Lead Project Manager for Brighton Homes right here in the Treasure Valley and I love every moment!
Jennifer Alder Izatt: I graduated from ISU in 2001 with a BA in Early Childhood Education. My husband(Jared) and I got married on June 24, 2000 and we have 3 children - Emmilee(13), Andrew(10), and Abbie(8). We have lived in Pocatello, Boise, Meridian, Cedar Hills(Utah), and are currently back in Emmett. I have been a stay at home mom and recently started subbing for the Emmett School District.
Dawn Law Johnson: Jared and I have been happily married for 17 years!!! We have 5 amazing children that inspire and amaze me everyday. Jacob- 15, Madilyn- 12, Zain- 10, Abbie- 8, and Melody- 5. I had the great privilege of attending Ricks College, University of Idaho, and Boise State University. I graduated with a degree in music education with an emphasis on strings. We have lived all over the Treasure Valley, Pocatello, Washington, and Texas. We have recently moved back from the Houston Area and now live in Star. We love it. I love being a mom and I am so grateful I get the privilege of staying home with my kids. I also enjoy teaching private music lessons from home. I feel so blessed and grateful for everything life has offered me.
Tim
Raso: Enjoying Life on my terms...:)
Nichole (Niki) Rowley
(Joseph): I actually graduated though the Black Canyon Alternative School. I'm
married, 2 children 1 boy, 1 girl. My husband and I own a framing Company. I also
bartend at The Gem Lounge and Huck & Finns. We moved back to Emmett about 6
years ago. My son is also a Emmett High graduate.
Codey Keller: Currently work at the Gem County Road and Bridge Department. My real job though is to be a father of two amazing boys, raising angus cows and cutting hay. My wife, Janet and I have been married now for 14 years.
Beth Kellogg Kinzler: Married for 15 years, 2 girls, coach softball at Nampa
Christian, husband builds custom homes.
Raquel Mouritsen Lake: I have 4 amazing kids: Andrah (15), Roman (13), Tristan (6), Jonah (4) and a great husband (Jeremy). I currently live in Emmett and own a dance studio. Life is great! I’m doing what I love—being a mom and dance instructor!
Brandy Svenson Marquez: I'm married to my high school sweetie, Shawn. I work in the
office at out high school. I coach high school and youth softball. And I'm
raising two beautiful ladies, Jordyn and Courtney, and loving life!
Jennifer Maughan: I moved to Boise when I was 17 and graduated from Borah, but I still have Husky pride and I don't know anybody at Borah nor do I plan to associate myself with them. Since graduating I have worked at various jobs and independently researched various topics ranging from the paranormal to spiritual. I have been writing books (none published, yet) and I continued education with University of Phoenix and graduated about four years ago. I currently live in a money pit in Nampa, Idaho and work at a pretty cool call center.
Shaun O’Connor: I joined the military and left for basic training right after graduation. I spent 4 years in the active Army as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. I am currently serving in the Army National Guard as a Signal Officer, now with over 20 years of service! I will probably do another 5 before I retire. I served a tour in Iraq in 2004-2005. I graduated from the University of Idaho with a B.S. in Forest Resources. I now work as a Forester on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest. I have been working in Forestry for 10 years now and will soon certify as a Silviculturist. I met my wife, Erin, at the U of I. We just celebrated our 4th anniversary and love traveling! I have a wonderful son, Aidan (14 yrs), from my first marriage. I have moved around a lot, having lived in Alabama, Maryland, Florida, California, Oregon, and finally settling in Washington near Seattle. I still travel back to Idaho frequently to visit family and hope to possibly move back someday!
Dawn (Biggers) Paynter: Been married 10 years to my husband Jake. We have 7 year
old son Trevor. We spend our time hunting and taking Trevor to sports. I have
been working at MWI for 14 years.
Heidi Walker Perry: I graduated from Ricks College (now BYU Idaho) and Utah State University. I met my husband, Dave Perry, while I was attending Ricks College. We were married on June 24, 2001. We have been married for 15 years and have three beautiful kids, Reese (8), Kate (5) and Cutler (3). I stay busy trying to keep up with my kids ;-) We currently live in Nampa.
Jeremy Presley: Graduated from Boise State in 2001. Started working for Materials Testing and Inspection in 2001. Married Candi Vipperman in 2004. Joined US Air Force in 2004 and became an officer in 2006. US Air Force pilot in 2007. Had a son, Jarrett (JJ) in 2010. Daughter, Morgan, was born in 2012. Got out of the Air Force in 2012. Became part owner of Materials Testing and Inspection in 2013. Active in the community and local church, while balancing family and a love for the outdoors. Blessed beyond what I deserve.
John Randall: Have been married to Amber for 14 years. We have 4 awesome boys, Cole
(12), Evan (9), Koen (6), & Reed (3) and still live in Emmett. I have
worked in the pool business since graduating and have owned my own pool
business for 13 years.
Erica Richards: I graduated with a degree in Biology from Boston University in 2000, and
lived and worked in Boston until 2003, when I went to law school. I graduated
from Washington & Lee School of Law in 2006 and have been living and
working for large law firms in New York City since that time. In my free time,
I am a pole dancer and burlesque performer.
Dylan Schneider: Graduated from University of Idaho in 2001 where I met my wife Erika
Towne, and have been married since 2002. After college we moved to Fort Worth,
Texas and worked as a project manager for a residential construction company.
Moved back to Idaho in 2006 and started my own company Schneider Custom Homes.
We live in Eagle and have two daughters Ella (6) and Kassidy (8).
Eli Short: After high school I spent a year living in Phoenix, AZ and Vancouver, WA before returning to Boise. I met my wife Stephanie shortly after moving back and we have been married for nearly 17 years. We have twin 10 year old boys who keep us busy with their various sport and club activities. We are currently living in Star and enjoy time spent sitting around our fire pit sipping on wine, or scotch, or bourbon. :) Looking forward to seeing everyone at the reunion!
Heather Smith: After high school graduation, I attended Idaho State. In 2004, after serving an LDS mission, I graduated from ISU with a Masters Degree in Athletic Administration. I started my career with the City of South Jordan, Utah, as a recreation programmer and soon promoted to Assistant Director of Recreation and later to Special Event and Marketing Coordinator. I loved living in Utah, but in 2014 a change was prompted and I moved to Texas to work for the City of Pearland as the Recreation Center and Natatorium Manager managing a 110,000 square foot facility with an Olympic size competition pool and diving well. In 2014, I also received my National Certification in Parks and Recreation. In May of this year, I started with the City of Carrollton, Texas, as the Leisure Services Manager overseeing 2 recreation centers, 2 golf courses, tennis complex, boxing program, senior center, historic center and nature preserve. Texas has been a great change for me and although Idaho will always have my heart I'm loving Texas. In 2011, I adopted a miniature schnauzer, Sirius, named after Sirius Black from Harry Potter. He's been a great joy full of sassy personality. In 2012, my sister was diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer and I spent a great deal of time tending to her and helping her through her recovery. It was a very difficult time for me, but looking back see a lot of positive growth for me as well. She has been in remission for the past 4 years. I love being favorite aunt to 18 nieces and nephews. Some of the older boys have come to visit me and I schedule a few times a year to visit all of them. We have a blast together hiking, camping, skiing, watching movies, etc. Over the past 20 years, I've also done a great deal of traveling with family and friends visiting Mexico, England, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Greek Islands, Germany and Switzerland, where my sister lived for a while, and several states in the US. I have also enjoyed several motorcycle trips and received my scuba certification in 2008. I love every opportunity I have to go riding or diving. It has been a great 20 years and wishing us all a great 20 more!
Kevin Smith: Superintendent of Construction Company Wife, Jill, one daughter Lauren (age 5) Love to go on the river and go fishing with our jet boat...live in Star.
Leah Nelson Soles: So much good stuff - awesome hubby, 3 beautiful little girls, living in Portland, OR and we are building our dream home right now! Excited to see everyone :).
Lois Smith Weaver: I married Steve in 1997, 19 years ago this summer! I graduated from BSU in 2000 with a BAS in Child care and Development. We have 3 girls Savannah (17), Molleigh (15) and Emily (11). We moved to Bend Oregon in 2004. I opened my own Preschool in 2006 where I do what I love, teach 3-5 year olds.
Becky Petrie Webb: Married to Les Webb for 18 years, 2 kids - Turner, 14 and Emmy, 11. Have taught at many levels from preschool to Jr. High and am currently the registrar at Emmett Middle School.
Bill White: Four amazing kids and a wonderful wife.
Yvonne Wingett: I'm married to the love of my life to Jesse Sanchez, a baseball writer. We have three kids. By day, I'm the Governor's Office/State Politics Reporter for The Arizona Republic.
