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.
Janet Zitzer
| Work life? (e.g., education, first job, occupation): | Education degree BS UWMadison 1977 MA Bilingual Education, University Colorado, Boulder 1986 Teacher on Menominee reservation Peace Corps Volunteer Honduras 1978-80 Director of Colorado migrant council head start program 1980 -1982 Bilingual teacher Denver Public Schools until 1991 1991 -1995 Texas State Teachers Associtation (NEA) as Union advocate for public school employees 1995-1999 NEA Member Benefits Rep (Illinois and Iowa) 1999 -2001 Director of Organizational Development for Kansas NEA (Topeka) 2001 - 2017 Illinois Education Associtation (NEA) as UniServ Director for public schools in Chicago south suburbs. |
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| Family life? (e.g., spouse, kids/grandkids, friends, places lived): | Married to Ernest Mercer since 2006 (first marriage in the 80’s) 4 stepchildren All 8 siblings are doing well and we get together in Montana and Denver frequently. |
| Doing today? (e.g., where do you live, working or retired, hobbies, travels): | Live in Homewood Illinois Retired Traveled to 5 of the seven continents Favorite cities are Paris, Mexico City and Marrakech. I garden, paint, read, got a new electric bike! |
| Bucket list? (e.g., plans for the future, travel): | The Alhambra in Spain and Paris for my 70th birthday. |
Margie Zutter (Skilton)
| Work life? (e.g., education, first job, occupation): | Graduate of UW-Madison Class of 1976, B.A. in Social Work and History. I did my field work at RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program) of Dane County in 1976 and then joined their staff in 1977. |
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| Family life? (e.g., spouse, kids/grandkids, friends, places lived): | Married to my husband Keith (now retired) for 31 years. We have a son Brian and daughter-in-law Erin who live in California. Brian is a postdoc researcher (physics) and Erin is a scientist (materials science). Our daughter Katie is a software engineer and lives in Madison, working remotely. Keith and I have a rescue beagle, Parker. |
| Doing today? (e.g., where do you live, working or retired, hobbies, travels): | Still working! Executive Director at RSVP of Dane County. I enjoy biking, swimming, playing the guitar, reading, and walking our dog. |
| Bucket list? (e.g., plans for the future, travel): | Plan to retire next year. Future plans include traveling, volunteering, and home improvement projects. |