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Name: Tim McDonald
Spouse Name:
City: Strafford
State: Mo
Children & ages:
Occupation: Sales rep
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Name: Holly Melchers
Spouse Name: Alex
City: Florissan
State: MO
Children & ages: Rachel Anne-15, Bethany Caitlin-12, Megan
Grace-nearly 8
Occupation: home executive and home educator
Hobbies/Interests: Being with friends, family, and church family
Watching our girls learn and grow; listen to them play music
Basket weaving, cooking
Favorite high school memories:
Drama and Choir
competitions, practices, and performances
(Remember celebrating Mr. Woodfin's "birthday" at Happy
Joe's Pizza? Beach Boys and Beatles medleys?)
Driver's Ed (McKune, didn't you see that kid coming?)
Yearbook photo op's (School activities; Henry Kissinger's
visit to Rolla)
What have you been up to since high school?:
Hi, Everybody! In 1983, I married Alex, my sweet
teddy-bear-of-a-Christian-guy after he graduated from UMR with Math and
Computer Engineering degrees. Alex's job with McDonnell-Douglas, now
Boeing, brought us to the St. Louis area. After living in an apartment in
Ferguson for two years, we moved to our first and only home in Florissant.
In January of 1986, I graduated with honors from UMSL with an Elementary Ed.
degree, joining the ranks of teachers on both sides of my family and also
many of my classmates. We've been blessed with three precious girls, whom we
have taught all along in our own "One-Room Schoolhouse." (It has been great
to see that so many of our classmates have been led to home school their
children. Wow!) Life at the Melchers' is centered around family, faith,
friends, keeping up with the girls' activities in music, sports, etc. and
making sure they care for their cat, hamster, fish, and cockatiel.
Words of wisdom:
True joy, peace, and
love can only be found in Jesus Christ.
(a good Bible study website is
www.biblecourses.com)
Learn to choose between what is good and what is best.
Anything else significant you would like to share:
A big "Thank You" to Ken
and Martha for all their time and effort to organize the reunion. The
website is awesome! It is wonderful to see what folks have been up to for
the last 20 years. . . Where did the time go? :) 'Hope to see many of you
and your families in August. Our prayers are with Jerry Gamblin and his
family.
Name: Marsha Rightnowar
Spouse Name: Mitch
City: Rolla
State: Mo
Children & ages: Ashlee-9 yrs. old, Marshall-6 yrs. old
Occupation: Teacher
Hobbies/Interests: I collect Coca-Cola memorbilia. I collect and sell
Longaberger Baskets. I coach my daughter's softball team with my brother.
I coach the Lady Miners cheerleaders. (Please note the girls are only in 2-4
grades.)
Favorite high school memories:
High School was great!
I loved hanging out with my friends. Crusin the strip every weekend. I had
lots of fun playing sports, marching in the band, and being in the flag
corp.
What have you been up to since high school?:
I went to UMR and Drury college. Gratuated with a BS in Elementary Ed. and
Psychology. I completed a Master's in 1998. Met and married my husband in
1989. We have 2 wonderful children who dominate our lives. While I coach
our daughter's activities, my husband coaches our son's. We live right here
in good ole Rolla, which I'm proud to say is a great place to raise our
kids. I've taught 3&4 grade at Truman, my old elementary school, with some
RHS friends (Lana Williams-Croft, Colleen Rolufs-Evans, and John Edgar) for
the past 13 yrs.
Besides teaching at an elementary school, I presently work for the state
of Missouri teaching other teachers how to teach hands-on science.
I tried my hand at sponsoring the RHS Color Guard for two years and
worked my but off. Too much stress for me. Gave that job up to someone who
had more time than I did.
Since my husband and I both teacher, we are off in the summer. We love
to spend our summer vacation time in Colorado mountains camping and at Lake
Norfork with friends.
Words of wisdom:
Live your life for Jesus
Christ. Love your children, they are a precious gift from God.
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Name: Tim Malisch
Spouse Name: Susan
City: Chicago
State: IL
Children & ages: Alex (5), Blaise (2)
Occupation: physician, University of Illinois Hospital
Hobbies/Interests: Any time spent home with family is great. Introducing
the boys to the outdoors kinds of things Dad liked to do when he was growing
up (hiking, fishing, camping)but it's a lot harder to do this living in
Chicago than it was in Rolla!
Favorite high school memories:
Boy, it's embarassing
how little I really remember about Rolla High--I remember having a blast
with the gang as we fished, rock-climbed, camped and hung out from Bennett
Springs to Meremac Springs, Lane Springs (lots of springs around Missouri)
Devil's Backbone, etc. Worked way too many hours at Johnny's Smoke Stak but
it was okay.
What have you been up to since high school?:
Went to Mizzou four years, then spent four years in North Carolina and four
more in Tennessee in medical
training and getting a pseudo-southern drawl. Came to our 10 year RHS
reunion and-can you believe it-started dating Susan Konop, who I barely even
knew in high school. We got married two years later, moved to Los Angeles
for three years then Chicago five years ago. Susan's section has pictures of
the kids. It's been a busy, sometimes hectic blur, but I wouldn't change a
thing. Okay, maybe I'd have spent more time keeping up with friends. And
keeping in shape.
Words of wisdom:
Look out for those high
school reunions (see above)
Anything else significant you would like to share:
Raising our boys in
Chicago has really made us realize how lucky we were to grow up in Rolla.
Name: Jim Martin
Spouse Name: Susan
City: Huntsville
State: Al
Children & ages: Caroline (7), Elizabeth (6) & James (4)
Occupation: Revolutionary Propulsion Group Lead at the NASA-Marshall
Space Flight Center
Hobbies/Interests: Riding dirt bikes, astronomy, scuba diving, soccer,
traveling, snow/water skiing, computer games, and of course the most fun is
playing with the kids!
Favorite high school memories:
Of course hanging out
with friends in those carefree times.
What have you been up to since high school?:
I attended UMR and got a BS degree in aerospace engineering. I then started
a masters program (in AE) and after a year got burned out and took a year
off to do some traveling and just plain goofing off. Pressured to get back
into the “real world” I hit the books again and finished the degree in 89.
I really lucked out with the timing and was able to hire on at the
NASA-Marshall Space Flight Center during one of the few times they have
lifted the standing hiring freeze. So it was off to Huntsville Alabama to
work on programs ranging from the space shuttle to futuristic propulsion
concepts. I met my future wife Susan at a technical conference (she was an
engineer working for what was Rockwell in California), and after a long
distance relationship we married in 93. We now have three wonderful
children and they keep us both very busy. Susan is now trying her hand at
home schooling and so far everything is going very well. I just can’t
believe how much time has passed and how easy it is to lose contact with
people. It just seems like the other day we were doing our 10th reunion.
It will be good to see everyone again.
Words of wisdom:
Don’t procrastinate…look
where it’s gotten me! I meant to get this thing off a long time ago and
it’s less than a week until the reunion!
Anything else significant you would like to share:
Martha and Ken you guys
have done a fabulous job and I commend you for your dedication in pulling
this together!!
Name: Eric Mathews
Spouse Name:
City: Rolla
State: Mo
Children & ages:
Occupation:
Hobbies/Interests:
Favorite high school memories:
What have you been up to since high school?:
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Mark Mathews
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Tim Masterson
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Pamela Mathis
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Name: Chris Meaux
Spouse Name: Divorced
City: Rolla
State: Mo
Children & ages: Harrison Clerphe' Meaux III Age 5
Occupation: Chef
Hobbies/Interests: Camping,fishing,motorcycles,spending as much time as
possiblewith my son
Favorite high school memories:
Parties
What have you been up to since high school?:
Words of wisdom:
Slow down,life passes
quick enough.
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Name: Paul Meek
Spouse Name: Dorie
City: Santa Monica
State: Ca
Children & ages: I have 2 Daughters. Dylan - 4 years, Scottie - 9
months
Occupation: Art Department Coordinator for the Christopher Lowell Show
Hobbies/Interests: rubbing SPF 15 all over Ed Beechner (he burns easily)
hanging with my family. I've gotten into carpentry. A fixer upper was all
we could afford. I've been known to read a book or two. Play 18 every now
and then. A nice stroll on the beach isn't bad, it's just 29 blocks away.
I'm also getting into this email thing so please write, I will write back,
it may take a while but I will write back.
Favorite high school memories:
Somehow I remember alot
of Rolla High, I can't say the same about college. I loved hanging in the
lobby before school, rubbing SPF 15 on Ed Beechner, (he burns easily).
Many, many trips to Bob Ballenger's office, always changing the discussion
to fishing. Acting in the school plays, getting to work with John Woodfin.
But one of my favorite memories was not witnessed by many, just one
classroom. It was my junior year, first period, Mrs. Freise's (sp?)
geometry class. I sat up front on the left and Eric Matthews sat up front
on the right. Eric decided to hide in Rita's coat closet for the whole
class. She took role, counted Eric absent and went on teaching class.
About 3/4 of the way through class, we'd all forgotten he was even in the
closet. Eric starts chanting "Riiiiittttaaaaa, Rrriiiiitttttaaaa" She goes
to the closet opens it up, Eric jumps out, poor Rita spotted, the class fell
out. Thanks Squatty, for the great memory. Actually there were a lot of
great memories from Rolla High....thank you all.
What have you been up to since high school?:
This is a pretty personal question. I spent 5 years at SMSU majoring in
Theatre. I then followed my SPF buddy, Ed Beechner (have I mentioned he
burns easily?) to the Burt Reynolds Institute for Theatre Training where I
spent a year's apprenticeship. I even went to Burt and Loni's Wedding
reception. It was there where I also met my wife, Dorie, during the King
and I. We didn't get married then but we did have a good time (wink wink).
It was also in Florida where I bought my VW Van, Vinnie. From Florida I went
to California for 9 blurry months then headed to New York City. Where I
spent ten years. I worked at Carnegie Hall, I did a few off broadway plays,
some TV. It was in 93 when I married Dorie, (in San Diego). It was in 97
when I sold my van and had our first daughter. With each passing a new
window opens. We didn't want to raise Dylan in New York so we went
westward. We have lots of family, in-laws, on the west coast. I started
working in TV, the production side. I worked on Mad TV, The X Show, The
Best Damn Sports Show Period and finally coming to rest at The Christopher
Lowell Show (the gay Martha Stewart on the Discovery Channel) It is
perfect. A little carpentry, a little painting and when we aren't in
production, I'm in the corportate offices. So that's me in a novella...
Words of wisdom:
If you get it, see a
doctor and get rid of it. Also try to see christmas through the eyes of a
child.
Anything else significant you would like to share:
Ed Beechner burns
easily. We are so looking forward to this summer. Thanks Kenny and thanks
Martha. 82 Rules!
Name: Donna Davis
Spouse Name: Michael
City: Flower Mound
State: Tx
Children & ages:
Natalie-6 ½, Matthew-3
Occupation:
Homemaker, Formerly – School Teacher for 10 years
Hobbies/Interests:
Running, tennis, all my kid’s activities, traveling. I’m
running in the Chicago marathon October 2002.
Favorite high school memories:
Football and basketball games, all friends!, extra curricular
activities, clubs, tennis, cheerleading, newspaper, FCA, Latin Club, FTA
What have you been up to since high school?:
I attended
the University of Missouri-Columbia and have a BSED in early childhood and
elementary education. I was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. The summer
following graduation, I met Mike Davis who went to UMR and we were married 2
years later and moved to O’Fallon, IL. I taught for 10 years, 6 years
Junior High and 4 years 4th grade. Natalie was born in 1998.
When she was 3, we moved from O’Fallon, IL to Flower Mound, TX. Mike was
transferred here and now works for Genuity. Matthew was born in December,
our first year here and I have been home with the kids since our move to
Texas. I miss teaching but truly love where I am right now. Before kids we
traveled off and on for 5 years to see beaches and had the opportunity to
scuba dive. Now we love exploring Texas.
Words of wisdom:
A close friend of mine here in Dallas, Texas shared something she read . . .
“High school friends and good acquaintances are among the most important
because they keep you grounded and shared in very important growing years.”
Anything else significant you would like to share:
Looking back, my high school experience was great because of the people and
the town of Rolla. It was a great place to grow up and I wish I were in
touch with everyone much more.
Name: Laura Gripka
Spouse Name: Pat
City: Spring
State: Tx
Children & ages: Ashley Renee' -8, Sean Patrick-6, & Christopher
Matthew 3
Occupation: Homemaker
Hobbies/Interests: Kids activities; Soccer; Keeping in touch with
friends meeting new ones (as time allows). Volunteer with Kids school
activities. Read whenever possible. Taking the kids Rollerblading/Scootering.
Enjoyed singing with the Newman Center Music Group at St. Patrick's In Rolla
before I got married. Going to Astro Baseball games. Also a Cardinal Fan as
well. Now maybe a Houston Texan Fan (If they're good) Ha! Ha! Took in a few
Aero Hocky games as well. The kids really seem to like all the action.
Favorite high school memories:
What have you been up to since high school?:
After graduating from Rolla High; I went to work at the Phelps County
Regional Medical Center. Started out as a Nurse Assistant for about 3 years.
Became an Activities Coordinator for about 2 years after. Took an interest
in
transferring into Physical Therapy as a tecnician for about 1 1/2 years. I
liked the Medical profession. Just didn't really decide on a real career
choice. While working full time; I went to UMR part time and took some
Computer classes in the evening. I know Engineering wasn't for me. I was
also very active with the Newman Center(Catholic Student center). There I
started to be more open with myself and religion. We took part in several
community activities as well as church involved activities. Which I really
enjoyed doing as well. I also served on the board 1 year. I still have a few
friends that I keep in touch with from there as well. Really enjoyed the
music groups.
My parents moved to Carlsbad, N.M. in 89' (I think) I moved out there for a
very short time. Didn't like it. Fortunatly I was able to move back 1990 (I
think) and get my Activities job back with the hospital. Stayed active again
with the Newman Center(Like I never left; almost). Met Pat while being
active in the Newman Center; he Graduated in 1988 with his Masters in
Chemical Engineering. Never really dated but stayed friends; Never thougt a
long distance friendship would ever work. I guessed wrong! We got married
in May of '92. Wow!! I guess you might say I have a MRS.. Degree. Ha!
Ha! Patrick started working with Texaco R&D in Port Arthur Tx. Texaco went
downhill and then we moved here to the Spring/Woodlands(25miles N. of
Houston). area in Sept. of 1998. WoW!! Talk about Shopper's Paradise!!!
It just keeps growing and growing. This is where the "Shell Houston Open'
is played (for you golf fans). I volunteered one year. I had a good time. I
saw a few of the Pros. "Fred Couples" and I walked to the Pro shop side by
side. NOT PLANNED!! I thought that was pretty cool !!! He placed 3rd. Not
very happy!
We usually make it to Missouri about twice a year. Pat's parents are from
Monett, Mo. I usually try and go to Rolla as well and visit some friends
and family as well. Believe it or not! I miss Missouri!! I guess "Home Is
Where the Heart Is" . I plan on coming to the reunion. Hope to see a few
familiar faces! As I said before I like keeping up with old friends and
making new ones. Hope to hear from a few of you!!!!
Words of wisdom:
"Life is too Precious"
Please savor each day and tell someone you "LOVE" them!!!! I lost my
parents within the last 8 years. This is why I say this!!!!
Anything else significant you would like to share:
Thanks Martha and Ken!!!
Mark Metzner
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Name: John Meusch
Spouse Name: Rosalia
City: Rolla
State: Mo
Children & ages: Stewart-3, Rosalia-11 months
Occupation: Division Manager-Brewer Science Inc
Hobbies/Interests: Family, mowing the grass, Jeep activities
Favorite high school memories:
Talking with friends at
the end of class when I should have been doing my homework.
What have you been up to since high school?:
Westminster College 1986
Webster University 2001
Married 1995
Mortgage due in 2020
Lived for periods of time in Indiana, Texas, Maine, Colorado
Have Visited: Germany, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan
and Korea.
Words of wisdom:
Live now or forever hold
your piece
Anything else significant you would like to share:
Is 40 considered middle
age?
Michael Meyer
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gets any messages sent.)
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Rodney Michelson
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Name: Charlie Mitchell
Spouse Name: Toni
City: Rolla
State: Mo
Children & ages: Aaron (stepson)-14, Cameron-4
Occupation: Bussiness owner
Hobbies/Interests: Boating, Golfing, Jetskiing, Yard work, Spending Time
with the family
Favorite high school memories:
Of course graduation,
but other memorable times start with my 1st wk in High School and thinking a
good fishing story would get me out trouble with Mr Ballenger because of a
certain fire extinguisher incident. Summer Ball Games and the friends made.
KCLU Bumper sticker Nite at the Drive Inn on Tuesday nites. McDonalds
Parking Lot, KCLU Land Shark Attack updates, Cast Parties with the Rolla
Civic Theatre at the River, Play practice parties at Brunos, Working at the
Water Slide. After hour parties at the Water Slide after ballgames, Getting
fired from the water slide for afterhour parties at the waterslide. Bottle
Rocket fights on Kingshiway, and in the halls of RHS. Getting Danny
Byingtons truck stuck in the yard at RHS. Trying to outsmart Staceys mom.
Outrunning the local law. Thinking I could out run the State Patrol (Don't
try this, the arresting officer seemed upset as he stuffed me in the back
seat of his car). A&W Teenburgers, Root Beer and lots of other beer. Running
with Jon, Jeff and Glen from the class of "81", Chief of Police told me one
day that wherever he saw the 4 of us he knew there was a fifth close by.
Thinking we were invincable. Gatherings at Lane Springs, Mill Creek, Pink
Bridge, or any other place we happened to run into friends. 30 Hushpuppies
at Long John Silvers for $2.00, great weapons for those occassions when you
ran out of bottle rockets. Thinking 40 was old. Willie Schriener and his
chainsaw scarring the #&@* out of everyone during THE TEXAS CHAINSAW
MASSACRE at the drive in. Sneaking into the Motel Swimming Pools, Knowing
every gravel road in the country by heart. Fast Women and clean cars, or
maybe it was Clean Women and Fast cars Don't really recall. Traveling to St
James just to start trouble, Being a "Kingshighway Bum", And all the other
stuff that made Rolla a great place to live......
What have you been up to since high school?:
After graduation I spent most of my time working and looking for my next
opportunity to fame and fortune. I got married in Summer of 1984 and settled
down a little.
In 1990 I took a job with Missouri Cellular, a local privately owned
Cellular provider. We were the 1st Rural Cellular provider in the state of
Missouri. After several months in the Rolla office I was promoted to Sales
and marketing director for the Rolla and Columbia Mo facilities. In the
early months of 1993 CyberTel Cellular out of St Louis purchased our 2
markets and I became the Western Regional Area Director of Operations. I
worked most of my time in the Columbia area but still continued to reside in
Rolla. (Lived in the Columbia Drury Inn)
Ameritech (another name change took place and with it several upper
management people) came along in the 3rd qtr of 1993 and decided to move all
operations and myself to Columbia Mo. By This time I had pretty much had my
fill of the Corporate Butt Kissing Procedures and thought I needed to stay
in Rolla, I made an offer to purchase the Franchise and we came to an
agreeement in Dec 1993.
I divorced in 1994 and Remarried my current wife in July 1995, We have 1
child from her previous marriage and 1 together. Other than work and Family
my time is filled with activities and Volunteer work around the community. I
have served on the Board of Directors for the ROLLA LIONS CLUB, PAST LIONS
CLUB CARNIVAL CHAIRMAN (1995), I have served 4 years on the Board of
Directors at Oak Meadow Country Club, I am Currently starting my second 3 yr
stint with The ROLLA RURAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION. I have been involved
with the Amrican Cancer Society, MDA, Boys and Girls Town of Missouri, and
many other organizations.
Words of wisdom:
Anything else significant you would like to share:
Kenny and Martha,Thank
You for all your efforts and work in making this reunion happen.
Name: Jim Mitchell
Spouse Name: Deena
City: Florence
State: OR
Children & ages: Aaron-14, Jacob-11, Janessa-7, Preston-4
Occupation: Exercise Physiologist--Business owner
Hobbies/Interests: cycling, sports, family, light carpentry, yardwork (you'dnot
know that by looking), travel, church.
Favorite high school memories:
There are many. Playing
football and wrestling, times with friends, many classroom experiences that
at the time were not viewed as pleasant memories, but are now viewed as
great opportunities to learn and associate with great people. High School
remains a bright spot in my past.
What have you been up to since high school?:
Since leaving Rolla High, I served as a missionary for my church for 18
months in Nevada and then pursued my education at Brigham Young University
in Provo, Utah. I received my B.S. there in Exercise Science and went on
for a Master of Science degree from BYU in Exercise Physiology. While in
college, I met Deena Anderson from Lake Arrowhead, California. We dated for
a while and were married in August of 1986. We now have four children who
are smart and athletic. (In my humble opinion) Upon completing school, we
moved to Florence Oregon which is right on the beautiful coast. We started
a small fitness center (867 square feet) and hoped for the best. Now, ten
years later, we still live in Florence, have a fitness center that is 10,400
square feet and are doing well. We are active in our community and church
and enjoy life. If ever you are driving the Oregon Coast, please stop by
and visit. I would love to see anyone from Rolla.
Words of wisdom:
Never let fear govern
your actions.
Anything else significant you would like to share:
Thank you for all your
effort to put this whole thing together.
Lisa Mize
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Name: Jim Molzen
Spouse Name:
City: Olathe
State: KS
Children & ages:
Occupation: Advertising
Hobbies/Interests: Skiing, Golf, Civil War History, Hunting, Fishing
Favorite high school memories:
Having parties at the
“Mole Hole”.
What have you been up to since high school?:
Went to the University of Missouri. Graduated with bachelors in Journalism
and Business Marketing. Moved to Kansas City but then was transferred to
Seattle, Washington. Worked for Vance Publishing for 6 years. Then took over
Advertising Director for The Export Magazine. I moved to Boca Raton, Florida
and lived there for 5 years. Started up Foodsummit.com and moved back to
Kansas City in 1998. I traveled everywhere - Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong,
etc. Haven’t got married yet but came real close. I will keep you posted!
Words of wisdom:
Yeah – never get
complacent. Stay hungry.
Anything else significant you would like to share:
Let’s have a reunion at
the Mole Hole.
Lori Moss
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Name: Jamie Myers
Spouse Name: Laurie
City: Rolla
State: Mo
Children & ages: Mylhan Izaac 11, Adalie Marion 8. Chloe Belle 4 in
May
Occupation: Executive Director, Not for profit consulting agency
Hobbies/Interests: Being "Daddy", piddling on our 30 acres,
landscaping/gardening, coaching youth sports, watching the RAMS, lifting in
the basement, and pretending "father knows best"
Favorite high school memories:
Asking Mrs. Christianson
to help me find the National Enquirer in the library. Liberating my dog and
others from the pound with a few nameless friends. Going to the Homecoming
dance as sophomores and finally getting up the courage, as a group, to
venture on to the floor and dance. Beating the
JC Jays twice. Being the first of my friends to get a license and after
school cramming six or seven in car made for four or five. The food fight
at Simmons' before our Senior Prom. The casual get togethers at Franz's
barn to discuss current events. Wrestling on the drama trip bus until the
windows were too fogged for John W. to see to drive. Trying to be the
"responsible one" but still breaking a door window in the Annex. Being
lucky enough to be part of athletic teams made up of friends who would do
anything for one another, who always believed we could beat anybody, and did
whatever necessary to help the team succeed.
What have you been up to since high school?:
After high school I went straight through at the University of Missouri to
get my Masters in Education and Counseling Psychology in 1987. I
was offered a job in Rolla as a therapist in an inpatient treatment facility
for both psychiatric and chemical dependency problems. I became the Program
Director in 1989 and also became a Licensed Professional Counselor.
I finally got well enough to leave there and was offered a position to
direct a local initiative to develop both school and community based
programs for at risk kids and families. The Project was funded by the
University of Missouri, but I was actually a Rolla School employee. This is
where I found the work I really enjoy.
This also gave me a great opportunity to coach. I coached 8th grade
football for seven years and 8th grade girls basketball for three years.
Both were great fun and rewarding. I hope to coach again someday after my
kids are grown.
During this time, I was also part of a founding group that started Rolla
Youth Football, which is a tackle league for 5th, 6th, and 7th graders.
Laurie Herrman and I married in 1988. She's been teaching art since and is
currently teaching all the 5th and 6th graders at Rolla Middle School. Our
three kids keep us on our toes. Sometimes I think we are a tag team trying
to keep up with everything. We manage to have some fun and get to the beach
once a year.
In 1993, with the help of a few friends, including our class' own John K.
Meusch, we started a new not-for-profit agency, Prevention Consultants of
Missouri, which I direct. Our agency contracts with the Missouri Department
of Mental Health, Rolla Area United Way, Children's Trust Fund, and other
entities to provide a variety of services. Much of our work is in substance
abuse prevention, child abuse prevention, and school based counseling
services. We also do a lot of work with area schools in professional
development and training with students. It's good work and work worthwhile.
I have also completed my course work and testing for my doctorate in
Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, but I still have much to do on
my dissertation to finish my degree.
I also worked as campaign manager for Bob May, you may remember his son Pat
who was in the class of '79, who ran for State Representative in 1998. Bob
worked very hard. We lost by only 28 votes, from over a total of 10,000, to
a 24-year incumbent. We ran again in 2000. The incumbent did not. Bob won
and he is currently our State Rep in Jefferson City. It was an interesting
experience.
Words of wisdom:
Some of my thoughts include:
The proportions of an athlete's body, rarely determines the size of his
heart.
Too much of anything becomes obnoxious.
One key to happiness is not knowing what you are missing.
True love is giving without being asked, and, asking without reservation.
Anything else significant you would like to share:
Rolla is still a great
place to live, work, raise a family, and go to school. Many of you have
made your home elsewhere, but always know, you will be welcome back in your
home town. I hope to see you in August.
Name: Paul Myers
Spouse Name: Lela
City: Lee's Summit
State: MO
Children & ages: Matt August Myers 12- The kid who is typing this
for my dad.
Lucas Owen Myers 10- Not much to say.
Occupation: Electronic Engineer
Hobbies/Interests: Likes to teach his sons about electronics and stuff
that they are interested in.E.G. Matt likes Roller Coasters.
Favorite high school memories:
What have you been up to since high school?:
Words of wisdom:
Anything else significant you would like to share:
A | B
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L | M | N
O | P | Q | R
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V | W | X | Y
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