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Rebecca Hartig 94 Wallace: Received a degree in English after high school; married and has one two-year-old son and one due in August 08; is a stay-at-home mom; favorite memory was the senior trip with Mrs. Hilger; recently moved to Austin, TX.

Jewel Warrington 02 Shelton: Married Nicholas Shelton and has a new baby; currently living in Murrieta, CA. Nicholas teaches music at Calvary Chapel Christian Schools.

*UPDATE*  Schamberlea Bennett 04 Johnson: married CJ Johnson (fs04) June 4, 2006; graduated from UCCS with a BS in Business Administration in May 2007; moved to Pensacola, FL to be with CJ during his Navy training. Recently got stationed at Whidbey Island NAS and currently living in Oak Harbor, WA.  Scham works at a local Real Estate Office. 

Grant Libby 02: Received a BA in History, Broadcasting, and Bible from Northwestern College (MN); presently, working towards a Juris Doctorate at Regent Law; Parents are both great. Currently dating a wonderful girl - if God directs, marriage is a serious consideration. Favorite school memories are of Mrs. Hilger, Mr. Holtcamp, Miss. V., and Mrs. Mackenzie's classes (any and all of them), theatre department activities, sharing TheOnion.com articles with fellow miscreants, and Matchwits (Curtis, Michelle, Amy, Mindy, and Angie - you are missed)

 Janea Greenshields 98 Coddington: husband Scott; one son (3) and one daughter (2); worked as flight attendant for United Airlines (2 years) then moved to Boston to attend Lesley University; married in 2003; graduated from University of Colorado Colorado Springs in May 2006 with a BA in Communications; best memories of high school are volleyball, basketball and soccer games; cheerleading and hanging out with friends; lives in Colorado Springs, CO. view new photo   view family photo

* UPDATE Magen Palma 00 Cutter: married to Joel in March 2003; has a 3-year-old daughter and a son born 9/07; studied Biology at Azusa Pacific University; works as a full-time mom and homemaker; favorite school memories are of volleyball, soccer, Mrs. Hilger’s class and Miss Vollbracht’s class; currently lives in Colorado Springs, CO.  

*UPDATE Michelle Herjeczki 92 Jones: husband Darrell; three sons; studied two years at Emmaus Bible College; works at Focus on the Family; lives in Colorado Springs, CO. Remembers most the Bell Choir/Chamber Singers Tour with Mr. Dehnert and Mrs. Henderson, volleyball and basketball games, Mr. McLaine and Mrs. Hilger.

*UPDATE Mary Lichlyter-Klein 94; received a BA in Youth Ministry at CCU and an MDiv from North Park Theological Seminary; married Richard in 1998; currently working as a Senior/Lead Pastor. Favorite school memories are of friends, going off campus senior year for mashed potatoes and gravy from Safeway; also Dr. Powell’s classes; Karen spends most of her time with her husband and working with the church, serving on various commissions and committees for her denomination, also writing various articles and poetry

*UPDATE Chelsea Hodgson fs02 Eggar: married Bennett Eggar October 1, 2005; had a son on August 23, 2007; received B.S. in Social Studies from University of Northern Colorado and some training toward Secondary Education; favorite school memories are of Mrs. Hilger’s class, choir events and hanging out with Cross Country friends; currently living in the Seattle, WA area with her husband who is in the Air Force; involved in church and small group studies.

*UPDATE Brianne Hodgson Lucas 99: received a B.S. from Colorado State University in 2003; married Andrew Lucas on October 6, 2007 (see photo); currently works in Marketing/Graphic design to pay the bills and plans weddings/events on the side; assists her husband with Mayoral events, running his wealth management firm, and working on the farm. Favorite memories of high school are the sports activities, Student Council, choir trips, senior trip to Mexico, and the class with Mrs. Hilger. Currently living in Manalapan, NJ.

Kimberly Eayrs 06: Attending Beth-El at UCCS; working as a data entrist for a local lawyer and room supervisor in the Children’s Care Center at Village Seven Presbyterian Church; is engaged to be married to Adam Tebedo; currently living in Colorado Springs. Favorite memories are of hanging out with friends and having discussions with teachers.

Melissa Harris Lenhoff 94 (fs): Married for 14 years with two children ages 10 and 6; is busy as a homemaker and pastor’s wife; currently living in eastern Oregon.

Matt Lichlyter 92: Married Becky in 1999 and has three daughters ages 6,4, and 1; received a culinary degree and works as a Food Safety Consultant; currently living in Littleton, CO.

David Ruybalid 03: Married Kellie in January 2007; studied at Grace University in Omaha, NE and Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO; works full time in the Music industry; favorite school memory is of the senior trip; currently involved speaking at youth events and lives in Castle Rock, CO.

Heather Warzecha 00 Farnham: Married to James with one son; very involved as a mom and in marketing; all of her memories of school are great! Currently living in Divide, CO.

Jeanna Mullenix 91 Feliciano: Married George in 1996 and adopted a girl in 2003 and had boy/girl twins in 2005; received a BA in Interdisciplinary (sociology, education, youth ministries) studies from Covenant College; currently a stay-at-home mom; interested in gardening, nutrition and reading mysteries; very invested in Creekside Community Church and serves on the women’s council and teaches Sunday School. George is involved with missions to Haiti. Both are involved in the PTA at their daughter’s school and living in Gainesville, FL.

Michael Huscher 07: Attending college at University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and working on the facilities staff at Village Seven Presbyterian Church. Currently living in Colorado Springs.

Rebecca Benson 00 Brockman: Married Parish Brockman on June 15, 2007; received her bachelors degree in Journalism from the University of Northern Colorado where she met Parish; currently works as Advertising Director at The Daily Record newspaper in Little Rock, Arkansas; is a member of the Arkansas Press Women and volunteers for Dress for Success, a non-profit that assists women; favorite school memories are of Miss V, Fiddler on the Roof, One Egg, Mrs. Henderson and Louis Pizza. Currently lives in Conway, AR.

Margaret N. West 01: Currently a legislative Aide to the President on the Maryland Senate and Highland Beach Town Clerk; lives in Annapolis, MD.

Katrina Anderson 99 Lee - Married Nathan Lee 99; graduated with a B.S. from Colorado State University and expects to finish her Masters Degree in May 2009 from New York University; currently lives in New York.

Jennifer Wisdom 99 Jones: (see wedding and family photos )

Beth Peterson 99: will become Beth Peterson Bruce in October 2007 when she weds Stephen Bruce, Class of  98; graduated from UNC in 2003; currently working as a teacher; favorite memories of ECA are the basketball games, after-game parties and choir and Ensemble.

Kevin Johnson 91: Married to Carolyn and has one daughter; attended Montana State University and received a two-year degree from New Tribes Bible Institute; serves as a missionary with New Tribes Mission.

*Update John Irwin (fs92): completed the G.M.A.S.E.P. program; currently works rebuilding cars and lives in Warrenton, OR; to be married in the summer of 2008; remembers especially Mr. McClane’s attitude; regrets leaving ECA but attended Wasson to complete the automotive program.

Michelle Rohrer 05 Alter: Attended Pikes Peak Community college; married to Ryan with one son and currently living in Illesheim, Germany; best memories of ECA are of going to the basketball games.

Hayley Neff 07

Danielle Hurd 03 Whaley: Married Elijah in June 2006; currently living in Omaha, NE.

Rebekah Glad 02 Burley: Married Boyce Burley on April 28, 2007; is singing around Colorado, most recently at a Nuggets game in Denver and at a Colorado Rockies baseball game. View her wedding photo.

Ian Collins: Currently stationed at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma City and deployed to Ecuador for counter-drug operations where he works on planes, doing the maintenance on airborne radar systems. Living in Manta, the city in Ecuador, is much different than expected and is extemely poor. The people are friendly and the U.S. military has a good relationship witht he local community. Ian looks forward to reunitint with classmates as future Alumni Connection events.

Philip Brandenstein 07: favorite memory of high school is the basketball season.

Read about the Class of 1997

Daniel Vaccaro 05: Married Joan in January 2007; a son miscarried and is now in the arms of Christ; has published a book called “Perpetual Motion.” Plans on attending Pikes Peak Community College or Nazarene Bible College; currently working for Hewlett Packard in Catering and also part-time as a writer/poet. Lives in Colorado Springs, CO.

Krista Iverts 98 Work: Married Ian in 2005 who is a fellow graduate of Covenant College; (Her sister Maija also married a Covenant grad;) earned a BA in English at Covenant College in 2002 and a Secondary Teacher Certificate in 2002; currently living in Ringgold, GA and working in retail sales.

Matthew Stiger 97: Married Rachelle in December 2000; has one daughter, 2 years old; received a BS in business Administration; currently is an infantry platoon commander USMC; living in 29 Palms, CA; best memories of ECA are the close bond of his small class, baseball games and other sporting events plus the theater productions at the school; Matt has been deployed 21 out of the last 36 months and feels he has no life outside of work.

Justin Perkins 01: Received a BSME from University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; working as a Mechanical Engineer while living in Houston, TX; favorite school memory is of the 2000-2001 boys’ basketball season; involved in a church.

Jacob Tunney 03: Attending Metropolitan State College of Denver; works as Sales Associate for Sam’s Club; Currently living in Lakewood, CO; favorite school memories are of the varsity basketball team.

Tiffany Swain 97 Flemming: married to Eric; has two sons ages 8 and 3; studied marketing at Colorado State University and business at University of Colorado Colorado Springs; currently works as Vice President of Business Operations for T-Square Logistics Services Corporation and does government consulting for Logistical Business Operations Management; favorite memories of high school are cheerleading, French class and friends; is an active member at First Baptist of Black Forest teaching 4-year-olds in Sunday School with her husband; working toward a missions project in Russia for the summer of 2007. see photo

*UPDATE* Christina Cooper 00 Davis: married with one son; received an A.S. in General Studies; currently homemaker; currently living in Pueblo West, CO; favorite memories of High School are of Choir and English class.

Heather Rantal 98 Greene: married Troy in February 2007; graduated from Covenant College; currently teaching piano and lives in Grapevine, TX; served with Mission to the World in Ukraine for two years where she learned to speak Russian.

Krista Buesing 92 Tande: received a BA in English and a BSN in Nursing; will graduate nursing school in May 2007; married with two children ages 4 & 6; currently living in Colorado Springs, CO.

Erin Chapman 06: currently attending college; lives in Peyton, CO.

Paul Stroup 01: received a BA from Fort Lewis College; married Erin in 2004; currently works as a Supply Chain Analyst for Home Depot; currently lives in Atlanta, GA will be spending two weeks this year (2007) in Southeast Asia starting up a Christian small business.

*UPDATE* Joshua Powell 91: B.A. in History from The Evergreen State College; English teacher in two high schools in Japan; will marry Manami Nakahara on July 7, 2007; lives in Nishiki, Japan.

*UPDATE* Victoria Zimmerman Snider 02: married Elgin Snider (fs);  received Associates of Applied Science Degree in Dental Assisting; currently working as a dental assistant; also works in the church nursery and sings in church choir; volunteers with KIND (Kids in Need of Dentistry); best memories are of running track and cross country, hanging out with friends and singing with choir and ensemble; lives in Colorado Springs, CO.

*UPDATE* Heather Pyle 93 Doolittle: married to Pete; graduated from Colorado State University in 1997/Landscape Design; curently homemaker with two sons, born in 2001 & 2003;and part-time/seasonal auto CAD drafter; currently homeschooling her kindergartener; fond memories are of volleyball and road trips with dinner at I-25 and Arapahoe Road in Denver; living in Parker, CO. 

Kevin Moore 95: single; received a B.S. from Colorado State University; works as an Assistant Manager; favorite memories are of the basketball & baseball games and the Hartig parties; currently living in Ft. Collins, CO and is involved with small groups at church as well as participating in the City Volleyball Leagues and Rocky Mountain Church Athletic Association.

 Aaron Buesing fs96: attended CU in Boulder and Metropolitan State College of Denver; received a Bachelors Degree; working as an airline pilot; favorite school memories are of his 6^th grade year; currently lives in Nashville, TN.

Erin Sewell Jenkins fs: married to James; has three daughters ages 4,2 and 8 months; works as a Life Coach; favorite memory of school is about growing up knowing the same people from Kindergarten to Junior High; currently lives in Redlands, CA.

Carrie Sutherland 00 Hunt: married to Jared; works as a voice teacher; currently lives in Colorado Springs.

Jennifer Wisdom 99 Jones: married with a one-year-old son; attended college; works as office manager at her church; favorite memories of school are of soccer and friends; currently lives in Fountain Hills, AZ.

 Christina Cooper 00 Davis: married with one son; received an A.S. in General Studies; currently homemaker; recently moved to Colorado Springs, CO; favorite memories of High School are of Choir and English class.

Chris Stroup 99: married to Amy, January 2004; expecting first child in April 2007; received B.A. in Biblical Studies from Biola University, working towards an M.A. in Religion (New Testament) from Yale Divinity School; spent nine months with Amy in northern Thailand working at an orphanage in 04-05; currently lives in New Haven, CT.

Katey Weaver 00: received B.A. in Biology; lives in Colorado Springs, CO.

Erin Reeder Colbert 03: married Jeremy Colbert (fs) on July 8, 2006; lives in Colorado Springs, CO. view photo

Sara Burnet 92: received a Bachelors Degree from Cedarville University in K-12 Physical Education; currently teaching middle school and high school physical education at Peoria Christian School and coaches 7/8th grade girls soccer and varsity girls soccer; is an active member of her church and works in the Awana Clubs program; in 2001 went on a mission trip to Vladimir,Russia; favorite memories are of “all the different sports teams that I played on, playing basketball for Susan Hart and Tami Jones. We weren't the best but we had a good time. All the book reports for Mrs. Hilger.( I'm still reading, Mrs. Hilger.) Art class with Mr. Holtcamp;” lives in Peoria, IL.

Becky Brooks 98: Graduated from college; currently a retail store manager which keeps her very busy; lives in Fredericksburg, VA.

Ruthann Laws 97: Received a B.A. in Communications and is working on a Masters degree; currently an accountant for the Army; has a seven-year-old son; best memories of ECA are of basketball, volleyball and soccer; lives in Commerce City, CO.

Robert Killam 03: Attended some college; works as a Chick-Fil-A Team Member; lives in Castle Rock, CO.

Rebekah Wolford 01 Reeves: Married with one child; received an Associate Degree in Applied Science; hopes to get back into school within a couple of years; favorite school memory is the winter retreat she took with her class; lives in Colorado Springs.

Brian West 94: Married with one daughter; received a B.S. in Science with a  Secondary teaching license; and an Associate degree in nursing; currently working as a nurse; best school memories are of science class with Mr. Hurst, sports, and the Chambers road trip with Mrs. Henderson; lives in Colorado Springs.

John A. Harris 00: Married to Sarah; received a B.S. in Psychology, a B.S. in Sociology with a minor in Counseling from southwest Baptist University in Bolivar, MO; currently working on M.Div from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; currently working as a Youth Pastor and involved in mission trips, homeless shelter assistance, evangelism and discipleship training; favorite school memories are of cross-country and track teams, Choir and Ensemble, and Praise Band; currently living in Benbrook, TX.

Aaron Stern 91: Married to Jossie; three sons; graduated with a BS in Marketing and an MA in Theology from Oral Roberts University, Tulsa, OK; currently pastors theMILL, the College & 20-something community at New Life Church; best school memories are of the soccer and basketball trips; lives in Colorado Springs.

Class of 2005: Do you remember helping in the reconstruction of the 1905 Carnegie Library Garden during the spring of your Senior year? Take a look at the slide show and see what the garden looks like now. Also, see yourselves at the Carnegie Library website.

Jessica Smith 05: Currently a sophomore at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs; favorite memories are of the sports activities and playing volleyball and soccer.

Emily Edwards 06: Currently a full-time student at Pikes Peak Community College; works in her church nursery and helps her mom; favorite school memories are of Ms. Smith lighting potassium on fire on her first day at school; Mrs. Hilger showing different Hamlet movies; and teasing Mr. Holst.

 

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