Class of 1980: Berea High School, Berea, Ohio

 

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Mr. David Sabo

Deceased [July 1986](motorcycle accident)

1980 Yearbook

 

Mr. Timothy Schweter

Deceased      [Mar. 2000]

 

Newspaper obituaries said he left a wife and that they had been living in Florida for two years.

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Mr. C. Scott

"I live in Berea now, with my family. My wife and I have two sons.  After my college days, I played in the NFL for four years and then I moved out west to California.  I'm sold out for Jesus Christ and live a joyful life."

(Info as of Sept. 2006)

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Ms. Rhonda (Secolic) Baker

Deceased [Dec. 2004](cause unstated in obituary)

 

Plain Dealer obituary said she left a husband and a daughter.

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Ms. C. (Sedlak) Miller

ÒTom Miller passed away in November 2008.  We had been divorced for several years but became friends again before he passed away.  We have three wonderful children; two sons and one daughter, all out on their own, SWEET FREEDOM!!  We are in Parma.  I still enjoy a nice ride through the old neighborhoods (Brook Park and Berea), so many good memories.  I am employed by the Cuyahoga County Coroner's Office as a Medical Transcriber and Medical Secretary to the Coroner, Dr. Frank P. Miller and several Deputy Coroner's.  "My job is never boring..."

 

Anyone who has any funny stories about or great memories with Tom can share them with the kids through me at Coplvr266@att.net 

 

Thanks, Cheryl

 

Congratulations Ron N. about being inducted into the Ohio Military Hall of Fame in 2010, we are so proud of you, always have been.  You are a wonderful role model for my children and a fantastic father to L & L.  See you soon, Love to you, Patti, and the girls from the four of us.Ó

 (Updated Apr. 2009)

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Ms. Lynn (Sellers) Valentine

"After graduation I attended nursing school.  A job at Parma hospital introduced me to my husband Jim.  We married in 1982.  We currently live in Coshocton, Ohio.  I remain in nursing, and Jim is a respiratory therapist.  Our children Kyle (21) and Sierra (19) are both college students.  Kyle is in the National Guard and is a veteran of the Iraq war.  Sierra is an honor student and wants her own business.  Jim and I like to scuba dive, and have had some wonderful adventures while diving."

(Info as of April 2005)

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Mr. Steve Senko

Deceased [Dec. 1996]

 

Newspaper obituary headline said he left a wife.

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Mr. Chris Sharpe

ÒI have attended various colleges and worked various jobs.  Never married, but do have two boys.  In 2003, I moved to Alaska and am living in Anchorage, in school again.  I donÕt know, but I think I qualify for the ÔUnderachiever of the 20th CenturyÕ Award!

 

ItÕs good to see everyone!Ó

(Info as of June 2009)

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Mr. R. Simpson

He is a nurse and loves his work.  He has two kids (ages 11 and 8) from his past marriage.  He lives in the Adirondack Mountains in upstate New York (close to the Canadian border) and loves the outdoors there.  He attended the 20th reunion and would like to go to a 25th.

(Info as of May 2005)

(L) 1980 Yearbook    (R) Image by age progression  Have You Seen Me? Call 1-800-SHADES-OF-THE-KING

 

Ms. Lisa (Sims) Riley

ÒI have been married for 27 years this November (2009) to my wonderful husband Bill, who is a corporate pilot.  We have lived in Avon, OH for the past 11 years.  We have one awesome son Logan, age 20, an honors college student double majoring in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics at the University of Akron.

 

I have worked as a bookkeeper most of the time since graduation (with the exception of when Logan was a baby-I stayed home and watched Sesame Street and other vital programs with him).  My previous job was as bookkeeper/office manager/event planner for a company that published magazines for the confectionery industry (being surrounded by candy all the time is quite dangerous!).  Due to a health scare this summer (Hello Lisa, This is God, time to get on with your life...), I decided to quit my job of 12+ years (yes, I am crazy), and go to school full time at Lorain County Community College to become an accountant.  College is interesting, challenging, and I sure wish I had gone right out of high school when it was so much easier to remember things!

 

When not at school, I can usually be found at my desk studying at all hours, wasting valuable time on the computer (Facebook anyone?), or if the weather is nice, out working in the yard, taking pictures of something in the yard, or walking my two dogs (at least my husband says they are "mine" and not ours!)

 

Such is my life, and I wouldn't change a thing (well, a winning lottery ticket would be nice...)Ó

(Info as of Oct. 2009)

 

         1980                                                  Lisa & Bill

 

Mr. Ron Sorg

Ron is owner/operator of PAINT EXPRESS (www.CarPaintHelp.com), an automotive paint repair business.  Ron graduated from Cleveland State with a degree in Psychology making his career painting cars a strange choice.  He married Russian immigrant, Polina, in 1993, since divorced.  They have a wonderful 15-year-old son, Nicholas, who is now into girls and sports.  HeÕll play JV football for the Mayfield Hts. Wildcats this Fall.  Ron spends his spare time restoring his 1967 Mustang convertible.

(Updated May 2009)

 

(L) 1980 Yearbook              (M)  Ron and his Mustang                             (R)  Nick and a Friend

 

Ms. Sherry (Sprosty) McAnallen

She is currently living in Wakeman, Ohio and is married to John, a police officer.  Sherry is a nursing assistant, and has been for 20 years.  Sherry and John have two boys:  Chris who is 12 and Michael who is 9.  They enjoy living in a small town.

(Info as of April 2005)

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Mr. Rob Squire

Deceased      [Feb. 1978]   (homicide)

 

Big news in the papers and at school.  Really shouldn't say more on it.

 

Ms. Andrea (Stanich) Healy

ÒIt was great to see everyone at the last reunion.  Tom and I will celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary in June, 2009.  I have two children (Justin, 25 and Jennifer, 20) and I live in Strongsville, Ohio.  We have lived in Strongsville for 18 years.  In that time, I became a tanning salon owner, and ran the business (Tanners Cove) for seven years in Strongsville.  I'm currently a driving instructor.  I also have a managing nail tech license and I just might make use of it someday while it is still active!  I continue to play the guitar and sing.  I enjoy writing poetry and songs in my spare time.

 

I graduated early in January of "80", and chose not to attend commencement or have a senior photo taken.  Instead, I took a vacation to celebrate my freedom.  My diploma came via mail and that was fine by me!  I hope everyone is enjoying life and living it to the fullest!Ó

(Info as of Jan. 2009)

 

 

J.P.Õs Idea:  Maybe you can wrap up all those business skills into one.  How about a custom bus thatÕs a rolling classroom/ breakroom / command center for your driving students?  They can get their nails done by one of your staff, get a tan, closely study the habits of other drivers from the observation dome, get certified to drive a class C vehicle (your bus), or just have a cup of java (no charge) while listening to songs you wrote with lyrics that reinforce the rules of traffic safety (CDs start at $3.99).

 

Ms. Brenda (Stepien) Fox

"After graduation I attended Huntington College, Huntington, IN.  While there I got my B.S. and also my "M.R.S.":  Rodney & I were married our junior year and just celebrated our 22nd anniversary.  We've been blessed with four amazing kids - David (17), Emily (14), Erin (12), and Sam (9).  We live in Strongsville.  I've worked for Marc's Pharmacies for the past 16 years, and am also a girls' high-school basketball coach and junior-high youth-group leader.  I can be reached via e-mail at momsthebomb12@aol.com ".

(Info as of April 2005)

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J.P.'s note: Thanks for the help, Brenda.

 

Ms. Debbie (Swinnerton) Ludwig

ÒGraduated in 1980 went to work full time downtown Cleveland.  Had my first child in 1981, married John Schirger in 1986 and had two children by him 1991, & 1994.  Divorced in 1998.  Now married to Ken Ludwig, living in Berea working back downtown, raising the youngest two who attend BHS & Polaris.  Have three beautiful grandkids who live about two minutes from me.Ó

(Info as of Sept. 2008)

 

1980 Yearbook          (C)  Now                  5 Generations:  Debbie (L), her grandmother (R), her mom (back left) and her oldest child with only granddaughter

 

Mr. Earl Gregory Taylor

"I'm currently living in Davidson, NC (Charlotte) [and have been] since 1985.  I'm currently working in construction.  I have never been married and I have no children.

 

Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the reunion but I wanted to let everyone know I'm still around.  Hope everyone has fun.  Maybe I'll see everyone at the 30th reunion."

(Info as of July 2005)

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Mr. J. Thiersch

"My wife Julie and I have lived in the northern Denver area for 6.5 years now after spending 8 years in Georgia.  Two active children Parker (11) and Abby (15): Parker is into football, baseball, and basketball and does very well in math. Abby is a flyer for the varsity cheerleading squad.  I am still making cans as I have been for 21 years now and work for Ball Corporation as the VP of Manufacturing for the Metal Food and Household Products division.  Most of the spare time I have is spent with the kids but I do get to go golfing sometimes and try to do some drag racing at Bandimere Speedway."

(Updated June 2007)

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Mr. Craig Thomas

ÒCurrently single, never been married, engaged once. No kids.

 

I've been in the hotel business for the past 25 years. I started in downtown Cleveland and have worked in Cincinnati; Lancaster, PA; Boston, MA; Andover, MA; Worcester, MA; Danbury, CT; Tampa, FL; Rockford, IL; and currently working and living in La Quinta, CA, just outside of Palm Springs.

 

I did try to get info for the 25th reunion and would have attended but no one had any info on it.Ó

(Info as of Jan. 2009)

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J.P.Õs note:  Regarding the 30th reunion, Craig:  Dewdrop Inn!

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