Classmate Profiles
To upload your "Classmate Profile," please click on the "Register" button below.
Note: "Registering" on this site does not commit you to attending the reunion.
Once registered, your profile will be appear in the classmates list on the website. We will upload a "Then" photo of you from the yearbook (if it exists).
Classmates can message you through your profile on the site, and your general location will be shown on the "Where Are They Now" map.
We'll also be able to send you updates to keep you updated on all reunion happenings.
Karen Singer
| Work life? (e.g., education, first job, occupation): | I am an artist and have been running my own business, Karen Singer Tileworks, since 1991, specializing in custom ceramic tile murals. I went to Pitzer College, Ecole des Beaux-Arts in Paris and did graduate school at University of Pennsylvania. |
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| Family life? (e.g., spouse, kids/grandkids, friends, places lived): | I am in my second marriage - to furniture maker and climate activist, Peter Handler. I have one son, Isaac Adlowitz, 25 and a step-daughter, Gabrielle Handler Rivera. We have two grandchildren, Liam, aged 3 1/2 and Emma June, aged 6 months. |
| Doing today? (e.g., where do you live, working or retired, hobbies, travels): | Continuing to work in my studio full time - teaching people to make tile, and doing a variety of commission projects. I love thrift shopping, swimming, reading and travelling. |
| Bucket list? (e.g., plans for the future, travel): | More travel!! Make more art!! Create public art that involves community engagement! |
Mike Sinha
| Work life? (e.g., education, first job, occupation): | Attorney for 8 years then a Judge for 26 years in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. |
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| Family life? (e.g., spouse, kids/grandkids, friends, places lived): | Married 40 years to Siri who graduated from Deerfield High School. 3 kids born in Texas and 3 grandkids with a 4th due in February, 2022. We have lived in the Fort Worth, Texas area since 1981. Couples friends with Bob and Mary (Branton) Sunde and Tom and Cindy Geppert. |
| Doing today? (e.g., where do you live, working or retired, hobbies, travels): | Retired .... and enjoying life! Play in an over 65 softball league, golf and play babysitter. Wife and I love to travel ... along with the same group of guys, I have visited all the baseball stadiums with an annual baseball trip since 1995. |
| Bucket list? (e.g., plans for the future, travel): | Keep having fun! |
Rita Sosinsky (Kendrick)
| Work life? (e.g., education, first job, occupation): | After graduation, I was in the military for 9 years (Army/Air Force/Air Natl Guard), and was trained as a combat medic. Following that, I pursued a career in nursing, as well as dancing and modeling. I am now retired! |
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| Family life? (e.g., spouse, kids/grandkids, friends, places lived): | I have two beautiful daughters, Taylor and Sophie, who have both grown into spectacular young ladies. As for places I've lived, I spent 10 years in Canada as well as too many U.S. cities to count! |
| Doing today? (e.g., where do you live, working or retired, hobbies, travels): | Today, I live in Madison with my boyfriend Chris, and enjoy fishing and bike riding. My favorite travel experiences include going to Hawaii (twice!). |
| Bucket list? (e.g., plans for the future, travel): | Continuing to stay healthy and happy! |
Mary Stark-Iverson (Stark)
| Work life? (e.g., education, first job, occupation): | My husband was in the Air Force so we moved around. Once we moved to Utah I returned to school to earn a counseling degree. I worked at a mental health center for the seriously and persistent mentally ill population. I am now retired and do pro bono counseling for those in need. I am active in the Catholic Church and love being with people. |
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| Family life? (e.g., spouse, kids/grandkids, friends, places lived): | 2 sons. One in Dallas, TX and the other in Denver, NC |
| Doing today? (e.g., where do you live, working or retired, hobbies, travels): | I live in Utah. I mostly travel to see family and friends. We have friends who are in the Air Force so have visited them in Bahrain and Germany. I will be a great grandma the end of June. |
| Bucket list? (e.g., plans for the future, travel): | Italy |
Anne Stephenson
| Work life? (e.g., education, first job, occupation): | Nursing school |
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| Family life? (e.g., spouse, kids/grandkids, friends, places lived): | One son and granddaughter |
| Doing today? (e.g., where do you live, working or retired, hobbies, travels): | Still working part time and live in Middleton Traveled to China, Hawaii and many Caribbean countries. |
| Bucket list? (e.g., plans for the future, travel): | Love to do a Mediterranean trip and also Japan |
Jennifer (aka Jan) Sternbach
| Work life? (e.g., education, first job, occupation): | I attended West Junior High, and was at West High for 10th grade (1969-70). My family moved to La Jolla the following summer, and that high school experience did not compare favorably to the academics or activism at West. I went to college instead of 12th grade, worked a bit, after that moved to Mexico DF in 1977, got married, returned to San Diego, went to public health school in Minnesota, then back to La Jolla. 2 kids and 5 years in higher ed administration later, we moved to Madison for the ex's first academic position. I spent the next 25 years running social services and the community center in Eagle Heights. At some point there was a divorce; 10 years later Grant McLeester and I remet, and we've been together since. Retired in 2016, but only in the report-to-work sense. I run progressive political campaigns, train BIPOC candidates & allies on how to run and win, and do non-profit admin consulting. Visit one kid in LA, another in Massachusetts, and a brother & his kids in Brooklyn -- covid, catastrophes, and campaigns permitting. |
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Jeffrey Stitgen
| Work life? (e.g., education, first job, occupation): | I was an orthopedic surgeon for 35 years at St Mary's Hospital in Madison. Also involved in the administration side. I'm now happily retired these past 4 years and don't miss work even a little |
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| Family life? (e.g., spouse, kids/grandkids, friends, places lived): | I'm married to Gail for the last 40 years. I follow my instructions carefully. We have three kids and 4 grandkids. My oldest daughter is an orthopedic surgeon as is my son. My middlest daughter is a teacher and we were in a band together for 15 years. Still living in Middleton on Lake Mendota |
| Doing today? (e.g., where do you live, working or retired, hobbies, travels): | In the summer I row in the morning, then do chores and bike or sail in the afternoon. I play music whenever I get the opportunity. In the winter I live in Vail and ski most days |
| Bucket list? (e.g., plans for the future, travel): | Planing to spend as much time as possible with the grandkids before they realize that they are smarter than me |
Susan Stockinger (Togstad)
| Work life? (e.g., education, first job, occupation): | UW-Madison-RN, BSN University of Minnesota-MS, Healthcare Administration, Research My first job after graduation was at University Colorado Medical Center in Denver, CO |
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| Family life? (e.g., spouse, kids/grandkids, friends, places lived): | I lived in Minnesota for almost 30 years, then moved back to Madison in 2014. I was widowed in 2015. My children have blessed me with many grandchildren. I love every moment with them. |
| Doing today? (e.g., where do you live, working or retired, hobbies, travels): | I am retired and attending classes at UW-Madison as a Senior Guest Auditor. I love to stay active by walking, hiking, biking, skiing, and just keeping up with the grandkids and all their activities. I love to travel, but it has been difficult due to the pandemic. |
| Bucket list? (e.g., plans for the future, travel): | Australia is home to my son-in-law’s family, so I would love to return there for a reunion. I met my fiancé in 2017. We are planning a wedding in 2022 with all our children and grandchildren. |
Lynne Stoecker (Morey)
Tom Svetnicka
| Work life? (e.g., education, first job, occupation): | Graduated from UW Madison in 1977 and began my career in the Advertising Department of Kohler Company in Kohler, WI. In 1984 I joined FABCO/CAT where I held of number of positions throughout the years - ultimately becoming Vice President of Marketing. FABCO was the exclusive Caterpillar equipment, engine and generator distributor for Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Headquartered in Milwaukee, the company had 20 locations; I worked out of our Madison office but traveled extensively throughout our territory. In 2015 FABCO merged with FABICK/CAT of St. Louis, MO. whose territory included major portions of Missouri and Illinois. As a member of the Executive Leadership Team for the new corporation I retained overall responsibility for marketing, branding, and strategy, but my focus expanded to include a key role in the integration of the two companies. With 37 locations and over 1,200 employees in four states, the combined organization is one of the largest and most successful Caterpillar distributors in the world. I retired in 2018. |
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| Family life? (e.g., spouse, kids/grandkids, friends, places lived): | Married Lynne Reineking (Madison La Follette ‘74) in 1986. Lynne and I lived off Monroe Street in Madison before moving to a larger home in the Madison Memorial attendance area in 1990. Our two daughters Natalie (Married with one child, De Pere, WI) and Anna (Seattle) both grew up loving swim team at Parkcrest Pool and then Memorial HS. Lynne, a RN/PNP spent much of her career with the Madison Metropolitan School District including an assignment as the school nurse at West High School from 2008-2012. |
| Doing today? (e.g., where do you live, working or retired, hobbies, travels): | Lynne and I both retired in 2018. We are currently splitting our time between our home in Madison and a place in De Pere, WI where we enjoy spending time with our daughter, son-in-law, and first grandchild. We bike, hike, ski, make frequent trips to Door County, and love staying connected with friends. We are looking forward to continued travel in the years ahead – especially in the Pacific Northwest. |