Classmates
This page is intended to provide a complete list of 1971 classmates. Individual profiles have been created for each classmate based on yearbook photos and other information. We apologize if your name is not already entered.
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Patty Keck (Zechmann)
Then
Jacki Kelsch (Huth)
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | CEO Non Profit Org. |
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Comment:
Wow, what a ride it has been these past 40 years... and who can even believe it's been that long. Way too much has happened, seems like a blink of an eye; bam...40 years!! Best of all I married Steve Kelsch, (fellow classmate) and had 2 Kids, Jake 37 and Becca 29. We have 2 grandkids, Mikhael 8 and Belle 4, they sure keep us active and LOVE every minute of it. I became disabled about 4 years ago, with my spare time I started a non profit organization; Handy Hands Reflections. It has given me purpose, satisfaction and something to do, while helping those going through such a difficult time. We create and donate memory albums for those experiencing the end of life. If you know of anyone who would benefit by recieving one of our personalized albums go to our website; handyhandsreflections.org or email me hhjacki@gmail.com Hope life is treating you well and hope to see many of you at the reunion, this year and next ones... blessings to you all |
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Steve Kelsch
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | SFC Army Retired / Mechanic |
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Comment:
Hey there, I am sorry that I will not be able to attend the reunion this year, I am currently in Kanahar, Afghanistan. I will be here till probably March. I took a private contractor job for one, maybe two years. BUT, my 2nd year will NOT be in Afghanistan or Iraq. I did one tour or duty while in the National Guard, in Afghanistan and that's enough of this country for me. I married Jacki Huth (fellow classmate) and now going on 39 years, wow. We have two kids, Jake (37) Becca (29) and two grandkids, Mikhael (8) Arabelle (4) They are so much fun and glad that we are still young enough to really enjoy them. I miss my family so much and I trust that Jacki will have enough fun at the reunion for me too. I retired the National Guard after 31 years, and retired from the Federal Gvmt after 21 years with them. I am sitting here in the heat, 122 seems to be average temp during the day, nights get as low as 90. I work 12 hrs a day and 7 days a week, long hot hours, hoping it will all be worth it in the end... I will be home for the 45th and the 50th reunion. Enjoy this one... and take care |
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Kep (Phil) Keoppel
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | College Professor |
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Belinda Kidd (Tiegs)
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Don Kildow
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Judy Kircher (Serratos)
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 8 |
| Occupation: | Homemaker |
| Comment: Judy married Kevin Kircher a year after graduation. We moved to the Chicago area after Kevin graduated from Boise State with a degree in music. Kevin worked on his masters at Northwestern University, and there our family began. We remained in the Chicago area for 13 years, returning to the Treasure Valley in 1987 to be near our parents. We had left with a small U-Haul trailer behind our Dodge Dart, just the 2 of us, and returned to Idaho with 5 children. Needless to say, it wasn't a small U-Haul on the return move! Kevin retired this year, and Judy has been a full-time wife and homemaker. We homeschooled since the late '80's, and 3 more children were born once we returned to Idaho. Five are now married and we have 20 grandchildren. We also recently celebrated 49 years of marriage - what a blessing and joy! We attend Columbia Bible Church where Kevin is an elder and occasional preacher. We greatly enjoy the people and the opportunity to serve. | |
| No. of Children/Grands/Great-Grands (#/#/#): | 8 / 20 (21 w\ in-laws) / waiting! |
Kevin Kircher
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 8 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
| Comment: Kevin married Judy Serratos a year after graduation. We moved to the Chicago area after Kevin graduated from Boise State with a degree in music. Kevin worked on his masters at Northwestern University, and there our family began. We remained in the Chicago area for 13 years, returning to the Treasure Valley in 1987 to be near our parents. We had left with a small U-Haul trailer behind our Dodge Dart, just the 2 of us, and returned to Idaho with 5 children. Needless to say, it wasn't a small U-Haul on the return move! Kevin has worked in Information Technology and retired early 2021. Judy has been a full-time wife and homemaker. We have homeschooled since the late '80's, and 3 more children were born once we returned to Idaho. Five are now married and we have 20 grandchildren. We attend Columbia Bible Church where Kevin is an elder and occasional preacher. We greatly enjoy the people and the opportunity to serve. | |
| No. of Children/Grands/Great-Grands (#/#/#): | 20 |
Sandy Knighton (Bell)
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Nursing Professor |
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Comment:
I currently live in Lihue, Hawaii on the island of Kauai and teach nursing at the University of Hawaii, Kauai. I was a stay at home mom and wife for 17 years and then it seems like I have been in school ever since. I just completed my PhD in nursing education. I love my job and feel like I would not mind working until I am 100. After all, every day is like a vacation here in paradise. We have a beautiful condo across the street from the Pacific Ocean. My husband and I have been married for almost 40 years. Yes; we got married a couple of months after NHS graduation. We have three wonderful children and the greatest five grandchildren in the world. Life is great!! email address: skknight@hawaii.edu |
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Dave Kolsky
Then