Classmate Profiles
Instructions: Hello, Classmate! Our once-in-a-lifetime GOLDEN class reunion is coming soon! Whether you believe it or not, your classmates hope to see you next August! Please share below about your after-high school life (in 350 words or less), your favorite high school memory, and include a current photo of just you, with your face and hair (or lack thereof!). And although your contact information won't be visible on this website, your classmates can contact you via email by clicking on the “send [name] a message” button under their bio.
Note: We will be publishing a Reunion Book with your bio, your favorite AHS memory, your current “head shot” photo, your contact information, and your senior yearbook photo. (If others are in your current photo, we'll have to crop them out – this is to let classmates know what YOU look like today, so they will recognize you at the reunion...or even just walking down the street!) The Reunion Book will only be available to classmates, who purchase it before the registration deadline. And if you would like classmates to contact you after they purchase the book, you can enter your contact information (confidentially) by modifying your profile info, using the green box below. And again, your contact information will NOT appear on this website, only in the Reunion Book.
Please share below before March 1st about your after-high school life (in 350 words or less), your favorite high school memory, and include a current photo of just you, with your face and hair (or lack thereof!).
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Daniel Busse
State / Province:
MN
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
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2023-11-13 19:24:16
Ann Culver (Kelso)
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Now photo
State / Province:
IA
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Graphic design/marketing. Retired
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2023-09-11 19:42:27
Linda Deppe
Then photo
Now photo
Marital status:
Single again
Children:
2
Occupation:
Osteopathic Family Physician, retired
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2023-10-11 19:52:53
Robin Fletcher (Haugland)
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Now photo
State / Province:
IA
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Retired? Teacher
Highlights of your last 50 years:
Married Mike Rolling in 2020. I have 7 grandchildren.
Married Mike Rolling in 2020. I have 7 grandchildren.
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2023-06-21 19:25:52
Betty Grinde (Thompson)
Then photo
Now photo
State / Province:
IA
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Pharmacist (mostly retired)
Highlights of your last 50 years:
Looking forward to seeing everyone next year!
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2023-11-15 21:32:11
Ed Hendrickson
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Now photo
State / Province:
IA
Marital status:
Single again
Children:
3
Occupation:
Real Estate Investments
Share a high school memory:
Do you remember Bill Ripp? He was Vice Principal and also taught Latin. He has become a good friend as I have been volunteering with Bill on the AHS Alumni Assoc. for 23 years. I used to be scared of Bill way back in the day. Had to go see Bill one time. I was sooo worried, I didn't know what it was about. An AHS junior stole my gym shoes when I was a sophomore and I had written my name on the side of my shoes (I still write my name on lots of my stuff) and they caught him wearing shoes with Ed Hendrickson written on them in big letters. I was sitting next to this Junior in Bill Ripps office and I saw my name on this guys shoes and I thought, why is that loser wearing my shoes (YUCK). Bill walked in and asked if those were my shoes and I said, well, my name is on them. LOL. In a pretty loud voice Bill told him to "take off those shoes", which he did but he was mad and he stood up next to me and told me, I'll see you after school". I stood up and to my surprise, I was taller. LOL. He walked out into the main AHS hallway in his socks and never bothered me again.
Do you remember Bill Ripp? He was Vice Principal and also taught Latin. He has become a good friend as I have been volunteering with Bill on the AHS Alumni Assoc. for 23 years. I used to be scared of Bill way back in the day. Had to go see Bill one time. I was sooo worried, I didn't know what it was about. An AHS junior stole my gym shoes when I was a sophomore and I had written my name on the side of my shoes (I still write my name on lots of my stuff) and they caught him wearing shoes with Ed Hendrickson written on them in big letters. I was sitting next to this Junior in Bill Ripps office and I saw my name on this guys shoes and I thought, why is that loser wearing my shoes (YUCK). Bill walked in and asked if those were my shoes and I said, well, my name is on them. LOL. In a pretty loud voice Bill told him to "take off those shoes", which he did but he was mad and he stood up next to me and told me, I'll see you after school". I stood up and to my surprise, I was taller. LOL. He walked out into the main AHS hallway in his socks and never bothered me again.
Highlights of your last 50 years:
Hello Classmates!! Wow 50 years, half a century. I am really looking forward to seeing all of you August of 2024.
The best thing I have done in the last 50 years was have my 3 kids, Blake, Jennifer and Grant. I can't believe I have a 3 children over 35 years old and one 41 !! And the bestest thing ever is having a 10 year old grandchild, Alana, and if you met her you would have to agree she is adorable and very talented. She writes her own music and plays the piano, guitar and Ukelele and she sings too and is an artist and a budding fashion designer.
I was married in 1978 and divorced 25 years later in 2003. I started biking a ton in 2008 and have not stopped since, doing 11 RAGBRAI bike rides across Iowa. I did every inch of the 485 miles in 2022 at the tender age of 65. I started hiking in 2005 and have been to 80 National Parks since, and hiked many miles in those parks. I resided part time in CA for 9.5 years with classmate Tracey Stoll and loved every minute in L.A., well maybe not traffic jams, moving back to Ames full time in 2013 to be closer to family. I am currently very single and love that also. I discovered Tango dance in 2018 and have been taking Tango lessons ever since as well as Bachata and Swing dance. I started volunteering at the local Ames non-profit Food at First in 2013 and have been volunteering regularly ever since. I head chef and make nice hot delicious dinner for up to 150 providing meals to the hungry in Ames !! Baby Back Ribs are my specialty.
Career wise I worked for Shelter Insurance for 3 years, did not really like that one, went back to ISU in 1985 and got a 2nd degree in Computer Science (1st degree was Engineering from ISU) and worked at Ames Lab for 13 years until 1998 when I switched to an internet startup e-Markets for 3 years until the internet bubble broke in 2000. Then worked 6 years at Engineering Animation which soon was purchased and became Unigraphics, then EDS then UGS and then PLM. I didn't make it to the 6th buyer and was let go in a big layoff in 2006 and have not worked for anyone except myself, in my rental Real Estate business since. I work hard and I play hard.
BTW: https://ameshigh.org/reunion/2024/1974/
Hello Classmates!! Wow 50 years, half a century. I am really looking forward to seeing all of you August of 2024.
The best thing I have done in the last 50 years was have my 3 kids, Blake, Jennifer and Grant. I can't believe I have a 3 children over 35 years old and one 41 !! And the bestest thing ever is having a 10 year old grandchild, Alana, and if you met her you would have to agree she is adorable and very talented. She writes her own music and plays the piano, guitar and Ukelele and she sings too and is an artist and a budding fashion designer.
I was married in 1978 and divorced 25 years later in 2003. I started biking a ton in 2008 and have not stopped since, doing 11 RAGBRAI bike rides across Iowa. I did every inch of the 485 miles in 2022 at the tender age of 65. I started hiking in 2005 and have been to 80 National Parks since, and hiked many miles in those parks. I resided part time in CA for 9.5 years with classmate Tracey Stoll and loved every minute in L.A., well maybe not traffic jams, moving back to Ames full time in 2013 to be closer to family. I am currently very single and love that also. I discovered Tango dance in 2018 and have been taking Tango lessons ever since as well as Bachata and Swing dance. I started volunteering at the local Ames non-profit Food at First in 2013 and have been volunteering regularly ever since. I head chef and make nice hot delicious dinner for up to 150 providing meals to the hungry in Ames !! Baby Back Ribs are my specialty.
Career wise I worked for Shelter Insurance for 3 years, did not really like that one, went back to ISU in 1985 and got a 2nd degree in Computer Science (1st degree was Engineering from ISU) and worked at Ames Lab for 13 years until 1998 when I switched to an internet startup e-Markets for 3 years until the internet bubble broke in 2000. Then worked 6 years at Engineering Animation which soon was purchased and became Unigraphics, then EDS then UGS and then PLM. I didn't make it to the 6th buyer and was let go in a big layoff in 2006 and have not worked for anyone except myself, in my rental Real Estate business since. I work hard and I play hard.
BTW: https://ameshigh.org/reunion/2024/1974/
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2023-11-14 14:25:50
Mark Homer
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Now photo
State / Province:
CA
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Happily Retired
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2023-06-29 21:39:43
Mike Rolling
Then photo
Now photo
State / Province:
IA
Marital status:
Married
Children:
0
Occupation:
Retired? Mike's Body and Frame
Highlights of your last 50 years:
Still riding a motorcycle!!
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2023-09-11 21:41:43
Tracey Stoll
State / Province:
IA
Marital status:
Single
Children:
0
Occupation:
Retired, PR & marketing
Highlights of your last 50 years:
Excited about our 50 year reunion!! Can’t wait to see everyone. Y’all come!!
Excited about our 50 year reunion!! Can’t wait to see everyone. Y’all come!!
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2023-11-12 17:34:20
Tom Wilson
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Now photo
State / Province:
CO
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Marketing consultant
Share a high school memory:
My favorite memory is when I was Editor of the student newspaper. The Web taught me the importance of teamwork, meeting deadlines and having to make timely decisions. I had a blast working with a team of talented young journalists. Our advisor was Miss Podolski -- and she was a cutie!
I had a great staff that included outstanding reporters, photographers and of course --the zany comics Mike Crowe created!
That experience certainly got me ready for college, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism & Mass Communication from Iowa State. Many heartfelt thanks to my Web staff, (sadly several have left us) –
Tim Moody, Len McGilliard, Jerry Herrick, Tracey Stoll, Pam Ellinghausen, Shera Shirley, Anne Edwards, Val Christianson, Kyanne McCarley, Bruce Gartin, Julie Corbett, Karen Bachman, Rex Wiant, Tim Weigle, Jon Dupler and Sue Trcka.
My favorite memory is when I was Editor of the student newspaper. The Web taught me the importance of teamwork, meeting deadlines and having to make timely decisions. I had a blast working with a team of talented young journalists. Our advisor was Miss Podolski -- and she was a cutie!
I had a great staff that included outstanding reporters, photographers and of course --the zany comics Mike Crowe created!
That experience certainly got me ready for college, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism & Mass Communication from Iowa State. Many heartfelt thanks to my Web staff, (sadly several have left us) –
Tim Moody, Len McGilliard, Jerry Herrick, Tracey Stoll, Pam Ellinghausen, Shera Shirley, Anne Edwards, Val Christianson, Kyanne McCarley, Bruce Gartin, Julie Corbett, Karen Bachman, Rex Wiant, Tim Weigle, Jon Dupler and Sue Trcka.
Highlights of your last 50 years:
Susan and I moved from Minneapolis to Denver in 2021 to be closer to our two sons’ families. We love Colorado living, and the 300+ days of sunshine ain’t too shabby.
Susan and I moved from Minneapolis to Denver in 2021 to be closer to our two sons’ families. We love Colorado living, and the 300+ days of sunshine ain’t too shabby.
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2023-11-15 19:26:38
Denise Wirth (Kepley)
Then photo
Now photo
State / Province:
IA
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Retired
Highlights of your last 50 years:
The fastest 50 years ever! Worked, travel, retired, life is good.
The fastest 50 years ever! Worked, travel, retired, life is good.
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2023-11-14 19:40:45