Sunday, December 30, 2007

Georgios P. Minos

Upon graduation from OHS I moved back to NYC for about a year before joining the Navy in the spring of '86. Towards the end of my four years I met my wife Jacqueline. A year later in spring of '91 we got married and enlisted in the Coast Guard. I took couple of courses at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, N.Y. and Bunker Hill Community Collage in Massachusetts in the spring of '98 and September 2002 respectively. We have three beautiful girls ages 14,11 & 8 and are living happily in San Ramon, where I'm currently stationed and working on Coast Guard Cutter Boutwell as the Food Service Officer out of Alameda, California.

Sincerely,

FSCS Georgios P. Minos
Food Service Officer
USCGC Boutwell (WHEC 719)
Coast Guard Island
Alameda, CA 94501-5100
FPO AP 96661-3902


Phone: (510) 437-3447/3448
Fax: (510) 437-3449

Saturday, December 29, 2007

Lori Kruppenbacker (Mercado)


Proud mom of 2. Happily married for 18 years. I am a Development manager for a hospital in Westchester,NY. My daughter, Alyssa is 13 and my son, Michael is 10. We have a house in Fishkill, NY. I am horrible at keeping in touch with friends and family.

I have attached a picture of our family on vacation at our friends lake house in Oneonta this past summer.

Hope you are doing well. Have a very Happy New Year!

Lori

Nick Condoulis


After returning from Iraq in 2005, I retired after 20 years in the Army Reserve. While in Iraq I was an Operations Sgt for an Engineer Detachment in Tikrit. I am currently living in Fresh meadows Queens, NY. I am still a manager for a Construction Company. Our company builds Cell-phone sites for all the carriers. We work in NY,NJ,CT,MA,& CA. My region overseas CT,MA & areas north of NYC. OH!!! did I mention I just got married!! Rena and I were married on November 3rd 2007 in Brooklyn NY. The happy couple is residing in Queens NY. Attached is a picture of the HAPPY COUPLE. Well that's all for now. I hope you have a HAPPY NEW YEAR. Take care, be well, Nick & Rena Condoulis

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Amy M. Squicciarini

Amy M. Squicciarini Highland Falls, NY

On Saturday, December 8, 2007 our loving and courageous daughter, sister, aunt and friend, Amy Marie, of Highland Falls, went to join her father after a miraculous life of 40 years.

Amy was predeceased by her father, Frank Squicciarini, and is survived by her loving and devoted mother, June, at home; her brothers and sisters, Nick & Kate Squicciarini of Highland Falls, Frank & Donna Squicciarini of Wurtsboro, Tony & Rachelle Squicciarini of Fort Montgomery, Lee Ann & Jim Ranieri of Highland Falls and Susan & Jim Hoffman of Fredericksburg, Va.; as well as many nieces and nephews; in addition to several great-nieces and nephews.

Amy's 40 years of life were enriched by her faith for God and her love for family, children and community service. Her dedication was demonstrated by her association with Time for Tots, The Nursery School of the Highlands and substitute teaching in the Highland Falls Central School District. Amy was a proud member of the Garden Club and VISION of the Town of Highlands.

One of her favorite commitments was being one of the initial contributing members of the not-for-profit organization "Do-Something". She was an active and faithful member of the Sacred Heart Parish, a committeewoman for the Democratic Party of the Town of Highlands, as well as many local, state and national political events. Amy was presented with an honorary Brick Award from Do-Something for her service to the organization by President Bill Clinton in 2005. Amy was also the recipient of the Evelyn Drew Distinguished Service Award from the Town of Highlands Democratic Committee in 2005.

This past summer, Amy celebrated the milestone of her 40th birthday with all of her family and friends, which were of the utmost importance to her in the final years of her life.

Amy's life was a true testament to the phrase, "It takes a village to raise a child." Amy's love and commitment to her community were reflected in the love and generosity that she received in return.

Amy's faith, courage, strength and perseverance inspired all who knew her to live and appreciate each day to the fullest.

Friends may call on Wednesday, December 12 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at William F. Hogan Funeral Home, 135 Main Street, Highland Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, December 13 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 353 Main Street, Highland Falls, with the Rev. Jack Arlotta officiating. Interment will follow at Eagle Valley Cemetery in Town of Highlands.

In lieu of flowers, Amy has requested contributions may be made to The Kaplan Family Hospice Residence, 800 Stony Brook Court, Newburgh, NY 12550 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1942.

Funeral arrangements were made by William F. Hogan Funeral Home, Highland Falls. (845) 446-2868.

Barb Freson


Hey everybody! I guess it's time that I added my bio. Now I can finally rid myself of the guilt I have been feeling since Sue put so much time and effort into our reunion and this site. OK, let's see...What have I been up to since JIO??? I turned 40 this past September and it felt sooo good! I feel like the older I get the wiser I get and I love it...I have never been married, and have no children but I do have a dog and he's like my son. I have been to college quite a few times and have been working as a Respiratory Therapist, and a Paramedic for the last 14 years. I worked as Director of Lung Transplant at Columbia in Manhattan but found that I like hands on patient care much better than paperwork. I also taught for both programs at Rockland Community College for many years and now I'm taking a break from that tool I traveled to Africa in 1998 for almost a month. I was there with 5 other medics teaching. It was quite an adventure to live in the bush with the natives. Not sure I would do it again but I am a different person and I'm grateful for the experience. Soon after I came home from Africa there was the Ice Storm in Canada which I volunteered for to go and help. I was there for a week freezing my tail off and hanging out with the National Guardsmen in a Fire House. I got to drive a Hummer which was pretty cool too! Spent time at Ground Zero, needless to say that was an experience never to be forgotten.

So, I live in the area that we all (most of us) grew up in and I love the Hudson Valley. Liz and I are still best friends and see each other often. I had a great time at the reunion and look forward to the next one if Sue is willing to do it all over again...........Barb

Monday, August 6, 2007

Tami Hutchings (Bazil)


After graduating from Stanford University in 1989 with a degree in Human Biology, I remained in California for the next four years. I started a career in pharmaceutical sales with Bristol-Myers Squibb and remained with them for seven years.

As fate would have it, I met my future husband (Warren) in San Francisco while at a medical convention. He, however, was from Georgia. In 1993, I transferred with BMS to Atlanta, GA. Shortly after that, Warren and I married and I moved to Macon, GA where I now reside with my husband and nearly eleven year old twins (Weldon and Sydney).

Warren left his private practice as a family physician slightly more than a year ago. He has been working as the Medical Director of the Student Health Center for Mercer University School of Medicine and recently became a member of their faculty.

I continue to work in the pharmaceutical industry. After seven years with BMS, I went to work for Bayer Corporation. In 2002, I took a position with Novartis Pharmaceuticals and have been employed with them ever since. I have been working for the past three years as an Oncology Sales Specialist.

I was fortunate enough to see and reconnect with many of you at last year’s reunion. For those I did not have the opportunity to see, I hope that you are doing well and that our paths will cross again soon.

Friday, July 27, 2007

Carrie Collins

Hello Classmates! I bring you Greetings from Atlanta, Georgia!

I was so disappointed that I missed the Reunion but I was in the middle of relocation. I know a great time was had by all.

Let’s see how quickly I can bring you up to speed…..Sometimes I say the events of my life are the complete opposite of most. I had a daughter, Stacy, during my first year of College (’86). I then finished school and got my degree in Broadcast Journalism from the University of Kansas. Oh, by the way----I was even a cheerleader for the Jayhawk Football Team. Just couldn’t let go of the Cheerleader thing for a while. After graduation I worked for an NBC affiliate in Kansas City. Thinking I was going to be the next Oprah or Katie Couric; I moved back to NY to “land it big”…..well that didn’t happen so I joined Corporate America in the area of Human Resources & Training. I was recruited to join an Organization in Atlanta in 1997 and I’ve been here ever since (with the exception of a one year assignment in NYC in 2005). I am presently the Director of Human Resources & Training for Westin Hotel. I love the industry and the hotel benefits are wonderful!

My daughter is now 21----with a daughter----so that makes me a grandmother. Yes--grandmother. Three years ago I couldn’t believe it. Now that little girl is one of the joys of my life. Life overall, has been very rewarding for me. My pastime is Bowling. For a while I seriously considered going Pro. I literally travel the country bowling in various tournaments.

Not married---never have been. However, I’ve been with my boyfriend for 9 years now; so I feel married. Our home is in Roswell (northern suburb of Atlanta).

I would absolutely love to re-connect with so many of you! Please keep in touch.
Carriecollins22@aol.com OR Carrie.Collins@Westinatlnorth.com .
Will send photos soon!

God’s speed to You & Your Family-