alumni updates .
Melissa (Mitzi) Freeman
I am currently living in Davenport, Iowa. I work at a major heart hospital here in the critical care unit. I am pursuing my PA in Cardiology. I am also a fashion model/spokes model with an agency based in Chicago!! I have a wonderful fiance Brian, who coaches professional hockey and we have a beautiful daughter KayLee Ashton, who is now seven!! I can't wait to see everyone again!!
Heather (Cowen) Riley
I went to Auburn for college and got a degree in Psychology and a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. After college I moved to Boulder, CO for a year and then to Jacksonville, FL where we currently live. My husband, Scott and I have been married for almost 3 years. Our only child is Kali, a 90lb. yellow lab! Scott is a pro golfer and I have my broker's license and sell residential real estate. I don't get to make it home enough and can't wait to see everyone.
Nicole ( Moore ) Phillips
I'm married to the world's most wonderful man. We got married Saturday, August 21, 2004. We are currently living in Auburn. No kids yet, but look forward to them. We are enjoying life right now with just the two of us. Oh yeah! The three of us...we have a cat named Zoey. I'm currently working for East Alabama Medical Center and attending school to receive a degree in Radiology. Kerry, my husband is a 2006 graduate of Auburn University in Criminology. The last 10 years have been amazing yet challenging for me. I've been working and going to school for what seems like forever but I'm hanging in there. I have a loving husband, family and friends who support me. I love you guys and I look forward to seeing all of you soon!
Clifford Potter
I am living in Athens, GA now and I am the leasing consultant for Hometown Properties, an apartment management company. Our company has 2 communities in Athens.
Charles X Menifee
I graduated from Auburn University in 2004 and after that I immediately moved to Birmingham, AL with at that time my wife to work with Wells Fargo Financial as a manager trainee. Unfortunately I am no longer married but I did have a beautiful son named Hakeem Giancarlo Menifee he's not quite 2 yet, but growing rapidly. In October 2006 I moved to Atlanta being promoted to Store Manager. I am however now taking on a career as an Insides Sales Supervisor for UPS Capital Corporation, the financial division of UPS corp. headquartered in Atlanta, GA. I am also working on my MBA with University of Phoenix online.
Drew Burkhalter
I am living in Auburn and married to Jan Patterson (c/o 1999). After moving back to Auburn from Birmingham in 2003 I started two small businesses. SouthTech (my primary business) is a Computer Networking business. We are Network Managers for businesses around the Auburn area. My wife Jan teaches 3rd Grade at Ogletree Elementary. I am looking forward to see everybody at the reunion.
Kari (Pierce) Tabor
I graduated from Belmont University in 2001 with a degree in Music Business. After working in artist management for years, I am now on the record label side of things, working with Jason Aldean and Craig Morgan. I currently live in Nashville with my husband of 3 years. Rusty is a great songwriter and performer, and always keeps me entertained! I have also been working on my MBA (for years it seems) and will graduate in August.
Alex Muncie
I am married to Holly Skievaski (c/o 1996) and we just celebrated the birth of our first child in April, a little girl named Kirkley Ann Muncie. After finishing up at Auburn University, I attended the University of Alabama for law school. Upon graduation in 2004, we moved back to Auburn and I am practicing with a local firm. Holly is a teacher at Drake Middle School, where she teaches 6th grade math. It has been a quick 10 years, and I can’t wait to catch up with everyone at the reunion.
Anna (Harris) Hovey
I attended Auburn University and studied Apparel Merchandising and Design. In 2001, I married Jay Hovey and after we graduated we moved to Atlanta and then to Newnan, GA. After five years of commuting we decided to move back to Auburn. I am the Bridal and Giftware Buyer for Ware Jewelers and manage those departments in our four stores. Jay is a Property Manager for First Realty in Auburn. It is been good to be back in Auburn. With no commute, we are able to be involved in different groups and organizations that we didn’t have the time for when we drove an hour home everyday. I am excited to catch up with everyone- I hope we have a great turn out!
Dusty Thibodeaux
I left Auburn after graduation and attended Northeast Louisiana University, now University of Louisiana at Monroe. I finally graduated in 2006 after short stint in Montgomery. I got married in 2000 and now have 2 kids, a boy (4) and a girl (3). I'm now working as a compliance and standards IT administrator for a phone company in Monroe, LA. Can't wait to see everyone and catch-up on things.
Lauren (Denson) Arant
After graduating from Auburn with a degree in Logistics, my husband (Jeff Arant) and I moved to Jacksonville, FL. We have been married for 4 amazing years and are raising our adorable identical twin boys that just turned 3. I work as an international account executive for DHL Express and my husband is and international freight broker for a C.H. Robinson Worldwide. Being a mother and a wife is amazing and I can't believe I already have two children.
Here is a picture of me and a picture of my twins. I don't have a family picture on my computer so you'll have to meet my husband at the reunion!
Sonya Jordan
This is Sonya Jordan (remember me!). I am living in Auburn, and I am currently working at Auburn Junior High School (9th grade English Teacher). I have been working here (AJHS) for 4 years now. It feels weird at times now referring to some of the educators (who taught me) as my colleagues. I am enjoying my challenging profession. I am currently working on my Doctoral degree in Education (degree--Teacher Leadership), and looking forward in the next 3 to 4 years becoming a college professor. Overall, I must say that things have been great for me as well as busy. I have totally matured in 10 years. I look forward to seeing all of you soon.
Kim (Stringfellow) Clemmons
I graduated from Auburn University with a B.S. in Exercise Science and a M.Ed. in Health Promotions. My husband, Tim, and I met in grad school and moved to Daphne, AL after we graduated and got married. Daphne is across the bay from Mobile and 45 minutes from the beach. We both got our Private Pilot's License in 2005. Then we immediately found out we were pregnant, which put our flying adventures on hold for a little while. We had a little girl almost 1 year ago. Her name is Katie and she is just perfect! I work at the Daphne YMCA as the fitness director while Tim finishes up his doctorate in Physical Therapy. Who knows where we'll go after that! I can't wait to see everyone!
Dan Ogle
After graduation, I attended Huntingdon College in Montgomery, where I played basketball for four years and graduated in May 2001. I then received my Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama in May 2004. I currently reside in Birmingham and am employed as an attorney with the law firm of Boardman, Carr & Hutcheson, P.C.
Kyla (Patterson) Patton
The last 10 years have been great for me. This past March my husband Thomas and I celebrated 9 years of marriage. We have an 8, 4 and 1 1/2 year old.
Thomas is in the 82nd Airborne Division at Fort Bragg, NC. We have been stationed here for almost 8 years now and thankfully he wont be deployed at the time of our reunion so he gets to come with me. I am a House mommy and I love it!! I am in school for forensics, don't know exactly at this time what I will be doing with my degree. I have done lots of volunteer here at Fort Bragg, mostly working with spouses during deployments. It is rewarding being a military wife, but looking forward to my husbands new job next April. I can't wait to come home to Auburn and see all of you!!!!!!
Kate Hwang
After finishing up at Purdue University, I moved to Raleigh, NC. I worked for a few years and decided to go to grad school at NC State. Upon graduation in 2006, I moved to Atlanta, GA and am now working at Ernst &Young. It will be great going back to Auburn after all these years. Can't wait to catch up with everyone!
Rafael Roubach
Hi all! After I graduated I came back to Brazil to study Economics. Last year I moved to Madrid, Spain and right now I´m finishing my Master Degree in Finance from IE Business School. In august this year I will come back to São Paulo Brazil and continue to work for the bank who paid for my Master.
Anna (Chance) Brown
I have been married for 6 1/2 years to Josh Brown, who I had dated since 11th grade. We live in Auburn and are proud parents of our 2 year old son, Ayden Nathaniel Brown. He was born prematurely at 28 weeks but is perfect and healthy. I am a Special Education/Learning Specialist teacher at a middle school in Smiths Station, AL. My husband has his degree in Bio systems Engineering and has his own Cabinetry and Construction business. We both graduated from Auburn University.
Sally (Burkholder) Brown
I graduated from Auburn University with a degree in Biology Education in 2001. I've taught science in Forest Park, Georgia, Montgomery, and am currently teaching middle and high school sciences at Beulah High School. I married my husband, Bobby Brown, in June of 2004. Our first child, Cooper, was born in May 2006 and we are expecting our second child in early October.
Robbi Trimble
I graduated from the University of Alabama in 2001 with a BS in Health. Currently I have a 4 year old son name Skyler. I currently work at Alacare Home Health and Hospice doing home health physical therapy. LOVE IT!!! Can't wait to see everyone. I live in Auburn.
Elizabeth Getz
I graduated from Auburn University in June 2000 with a degree in Human Resource Management. I took a job as an HR Assistant at Noland Health Services in Birmingham in November 2001 and since then I’ve been promoted to HR Generalist and received my Professional in Human Resources certification in May 2005. I’ve been working on my Master’s Degree in HR off and on for a few years so hopefully by the next reunion I’ll have completed it! I bought a house in Pelham shortly after moving to Birmingham so I stay busy with Hans (my spoiled rotten German Shepherd in the picture) and taking care of the house. My family has changed a lot in the last 10 years. In 1999, my mother passed away unexpectedly. In March 2005, my father remarried so now my younger brother Russell and I have a step-mother Esther and two older siblings, Tommy and Stacey, their respective spouses and a step-niece who is also named Elizabeth. I look forward to seeing everyone at the reunion
Jeremiah Askew
Hello Everyone. I am still the same old Jeremiah…just going by Mr. Askew these days. Wow…how fast life passes by when you’re having fun and enjoying LIFE! It seems like just the other day we were all leaning on each others shoulder singing “One More Bridge to Cross” and not knowing what to do with ourselves after partying, then waking up the next day after graduation. Well for me life has been well and moving at a fast past. I have been married for 5 years now (wife’s name is Kenia), and have two beautiful young kids (Kameron Jeremiah Askew (3) and Kamarri Jasmine Askew (2). I attended Alabama State University and graduated with honors in 2002 with a Bachelor’s in Accounting. I am currently living in Montgomery working at International Paper in Prattville, AL as a Business Analyst. I have had previous jobs as a Corporate Accountant, Cost Accountant, Auditor and Regional Operations Accountant. I look forward to seeing all of you again and I wish everyone safe travel.
Keisha King
Hey everyone! I can't believe it has been 10 years since we left AHS. For me it has been great! After graduation I went to the University of Alabama (ROLL
TIDE!) where I received a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. For the past 5 years, I have been a pediatric nurse at EAMC in Opelika. On June 16, I will receive my Master's of Science in Nursing from Troy University with a Family Nurse Practitioner Degree ...I am soooo excited!!! God has truly blessed me these past 10 years to be where I am today and I truly look forward to seeing each and everyone of you guys! As for marriage and kids...not yet, but my blessing is just around the corner!!! See you guys soon!
Shameka (Smith) Boynton
Two weeks after graduation, I left Auburn to join the Air Force. My first job was as a Security Forces Member (cop). Yes…can you imagine me as a cop? I am currently stationed in Abilene, TX as an E-5/ Staff Sergeant. My current job is now a Personnelist (HR)…I sit at a desk and do nothing but paperwork all day, and I am in charge of 9 people. I can honestly say that I have enjoyed my time in the military. I have also been stationed in Sumter, SC and Albuquerque, NM. I have been deployed to Kuwait, Turkey, and Iraq. I met my husband who is in the military as well. He is an Avionics Technician, and is originally from Columbus, GA. We have been married for a year, and we don’t have any kids as of yet…maybe by the next reunion. I am currently working on my degree in Accounting…with hopes of becoming an accountant once I leave the military. I won’t be able to make the reunion, but I do wish all of you the best. War Eagle and Go Cowboys!!!
Ben Thomas
I am living in Destin, FL and I run my own construction company, Franklin Key Homes. Just celebrated my one year wedding anniversary with my beautiful wife Kiki, (no, not Kiki Dunn), whom I met down here. We have alot of fun down here except for dealing with the traffic. Looking forward to seeing everyone
Semico Askew
I graduated from Alabama A&M University in 2001 with a degree in Food Science. In 2003, I married Erica Johnson (Mobile, AL) and after attending graduate school we moved to Memphis, TN where I worked as a Quality Chemist for Cargill Inc. Sweeteners Division. After two years in Memphis, my wife’s job relocated us to Macon, GA. Erica is an Agricultural Marketing Specialist for the United States Department of Agriculture and I now work as a Quality Assurance Supervisor for Perdue Farms Inc. I definitely love being closer to home. I am really happy to hear all of you doing well. Keep in touch (semicoe@bellsouth.net). God bless!
Willy Griggs
I currently reside in Springfield, MO with my wife Amber and our 3 1/2 year old daughter, Shani. I own and operate my own trucking company, Griggs Transportation (its huge, we have one whole truck). I'm looking forward to seeing everyone and catching up.
Mark Hosemann
Hi, Mark Hosemann here. I am still in Auburn despite many attempts to get out. I graduated with a B.A. in Criminology from Auburn University in 2003. I am currently in the process of getting into graduate school at Auburn University for a masters in Special Education. I currently work as an aid in the special education department at Auburn High School. I also work at Blockbuster Video during the summers. Most of my time now is spent taking care of my mother. Ya'll remember Mrs. Hosemann. Although she is still Assistant Principal, she is currently fighting cancer. I don't have children yet, but I have a niece that I spoil rotten. The photo is Mrs. Hosemann and I before we left to chaperone the Homecoming Dance this year. I wish you all well.
Alison (Belfast) Byrd
I earned a BS in Psychology from UAB 2001. I lived in B'ham another year, thinking I would stay a while when my long-time friendship with Clemon Byrd (c/o '95) began to grow into something more. After failed relationships and hardships in both of our lives, we were glad to have a chance to get to know each other again as adults who could appreciate each other in ways that teenagers never could. We began dating in 2001 and knew that unless God had other plans we would get married some day. I moved back to Auburn in 2002 to be closer to Clemon, closer to my family, and to attend AUM for a M.Ed. in Agency Counseling. Just when I thought that my life couldn't get sweeter, Clemon proposed on Nov. 25, 2005 and we got married on March 4, 2006. It was a beautiful, fairytale wedding...although it was moved up from Summer '06 to March because Clemon got orders (two weeks after proposing) to go to Iraq June '06. We were blessed to find out two weeks after the wedding that there were enough lieutenants going and he could stay at home. I earned the M.Ed. May '06 and we bought a house in Auburn that July. I am currently a therapist/counselor with Mental Health in Opelika. No children yet, but we hope to be expecting soon! Clemon is working toward Captain with the Army National Guard and works as a Corporal police officer with APD. Clemon was just promoted to Sergeant with the Auburn PD. He earned a BS in Criminal Justice from Faulkner and is starting an MBA at Columbus State. Can't wait to see everyone at the reunion!
Sharhonda Henry
I graduated from Auburn University in 2001, with a degree in Marketing. I have been working for Alabama Power Company for the past 5 years. I currently live in Birmingham.
Tamika Fields
Personal life: FEB. ‘00’: Naively under the guise of love, I married the wrong man. Thank the Lord, redeemer of men; I was legally and morally released from that travesty on Dec 2, 2005. I’ve been entrusted with a “mini me”, named Storm Xavier; born the day after my birthday NOV. 12, ‘03’! I didn’t dream of being a Mother, but it came naturally. I have the obvious learning curves. It’s like going to a new job everyday! Parental OJT is daunting yet rewarding beyond measure! Professional life: I was a Computer-Communications Systems TECH in the Air Force for 4 years. I moved from Los Angeles, CA to Niceville, FL in April ‘06’. I have an A.A. in Liberal Arts, and an A.A.S. in Information Systems Technology. My day job is as a Personal Computer Analyst at Eglin AFB. I’m also part time On-Air Talent at Z-96 96.5 FM! (http://wzns.com/) I’m changing to my Career of choice (Radio, Television, and Film) in the immediate future! Blessings to all! Live well and remember the “Golden Rule”
Casey (Carter) Hughes
After graduating from UAB in 2000 with a degree in Management Information Systems I married Jimmy Hughes (AHS c/o 94). We currently live in Chelsea, AL with our 15 month old son Carter but will be relocating to Hoover, AL at the end of the year. We are expecting our second child who is due to arrive on December 27 of this year. I am currently working as a Quality Assurance Coordinator for Jack Henry and Associates, a banking software company based out of Monett, MO.
Seth Tarrer
After we graduated from Auburn University in 2001, Mary Stabler married me and we moved to Birmingham to work on our Masters': Mary at Montevallo in Speech Pathology and I studied at Beeson (Samford's Divinity School), while working at Covenant Presbyterian Church (PCA). Last year we moved to the University of St Andrews, Scotland, where I am currently working on a PhD in OT Studies and Historical Theology, when I'm not playing golf. We have two sons, Sam (3) and Owen (1.5), and are expecting a third boy in October. The picture is of us atop St Rule's tower in St Andrews - it was cold. If you're ever over here, please look us up. Take care - we wish we could be there to see everyone
AJ Ebert
I graduated from Oklahoma State University with a BS in animal science in 2002. I have been a territory manager for Gallagher (livestock and wildlife management systems) since then. I first lived in Colorado where my territory was Colorado and Utah but am now back in Alabama. My new territory includes Alabama, a part of Georgia and Florida. I am married. I met my wife, Nikki, who is originally from northwest Kansas, in college. We are living on a small farm south of Greensboro.
Juanita Yancey
Hello Everyone!!!! I can't wait to see you all. I graduated in 2002 from Faulkner University with a degree in Management of Human Resources. Currently, I'm in school at AUM seeking a MBA. I work at Auburn University as a Scientific Supply Buyer. I have two sons age 12 (Darian) and 13 (AJ). I'm engaged to a wonderful guy, Izeal Dowdell. Look forward to seeing everyone in a few weeks.
Lora Lynn (Sanders) Fanning
I met my husband at the University of Alabama in Huntsville. We got married in 1999. After he graduated, we moved to the Washington, DC
area and I finished my BA in history at Mary Washington University.
I did museum work and served as administrative assistant to a local chiropractor. In 2004, after 16 weeks of bedrest, we welcomed our twin sons into the family. 16 months later, son number three was born. And just four months ago, I had a beautiful daughter. Taking care of four kids aged three and under is a more than full-time job, but I relish the challenge. I do manage to keep a blog going
(www.vitafamiliae.com) and we've also recently started a family business (www.barefoothomeessentials.com). Look forward to seeing you all!
Kelly Summerford
I am living in Knoxville Tennessee with my three year old daughter Emma Ruth, and new husband Eddie. I graduated from the University of Tennessee with a Bachelors in Fine Arts and expect to begin graduate school in Landscape Architecture in January. I work for UT Extension doing nutrition education. Can't wait to see you all!
Amy (Arington) Tays
I graduated from Auburn University in May 2002 with a B.S. in Physical Education. I met my husband Nathan Tays in college at Auburn. After we both graduated we got married in August 2002. We have been married for 4 1/2 years. We live in Nathan's hometown of Killen, AL, it is a small community outside Florence, AL. We have one daughter named Macy Leigh who is 1 1/2 years old and so much fun. I teach K-4th grade Physical Education at Forest Hills Elementary in Florence. Nathan works as a Project Engineer for Turner Universal Construction in Huntsville, AL. Can't wait to see everyone!
James Gibson
After high school, I attended Jacksonville State University in Jacksonville, AL. My concentration was Business Management and I ran Cross Country Track. During my time there, I pledged Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc. (Q Psi Phi till I die). I met my lovely wife (Keisha) while attending JSU. We share the same birthday (July 15th) and been together a total of ten years and married for four years (Sept. 20, 2003). She is employed as a Human Resources Generalist with General Dynamics Land Systems and pursuing a Master's degree in Management. We have three beautiful children (Justin 10, Jamya 6, and Cristian 1). Currently, I am a professional truck driver for B.R. Williams Trucking Company and will be attending JSU this fall to complete my degree.See every one soon.
Kristen Lenz
Conveniently situated between Boston and New York, I've been working as an art director/designer for The Hartford Courant in the capitol city of Connecticut, the richest state in the union. (though this is not fully reflected in my paycheck :) ) After graduating from Auburn University with a bachelor's in journalism, I headed to enemy territory to work for the Tuscaloosa News for 2 years; headed to sunny Sarasota, Fla., for a year to work for the paper there; then went wide left to Orange County, California to work at The Orange County Register. If you're sweet enough, as Southerners are, the cabbies in Laguna Beach will offer to drive you and your gaggle of girlfriends to Vegas at 3 am for a mere ... $500. Don't take that deal. Jet Blue is much cheaper, and they serve snacks. I'm currently helping chair a workshop for the Society of Newspaper Designers to be held in Boston in October. While it's a lot of work it's also a lot of fun, and there will be a lot of drinking. So hard work pays off. Since I'm usually picking up after reporters, editors and photographers instead of children, here's what most of my efforts go into: My Portfolio
See everyone soon
Rico Eiland
I am currently living in Auburn . I am employed with Wal-Mart Distribution center And Have a wonderful girlfriend Miss Jamila Moore. I have no kids just enjoying life.
Antonio Cobb & Verlissa (Echols) Cobb
We have been married 3 years. We got married on June 19, 2004 after dating since our senior year of high school. After graduating high school we have tried to stay grounded and accomplish our career goals. Verlissa graduated in 2001 with a B.S. in Elementary Education from Auburn University. Verlissa then received a Master’s in 2005 and a Specialist in 2007 both in Elementary Education from Troy University. Verlissa has taught 3rd grade for 5 years at Smiths Station Elementary School. Antonio will be graduating from Auburn University on August 4th with a B.A. degree in Political Science (Verlissa says “finally”). Antonio is currently employed at the VA Hospital in Tuskegee for the past 4 ½ years. We still reside in Auburn and love it (War Eagle). We are truly soul mates and so proud of each other. Can’t wait to see everyone! God Bless!
Leslie (Bumgardner) Davis
After graduation, I attended the University of South Alabama where I obtained my bachelor's degree in Occupational Therapy in 2002. That summer I married Tom Davis (Mobile) and we have been happily married since! We have two dogs...no kids...yet! We have lived in Birmingham since we got married where I worked at Children's Hospital and Tom as a Network Engineer.
Recently, I took a position as the Coordinator of Occupational Therapy services (inpatient and
outpatient) at Russell Medical Center in Alexander City. This prompted my husband to return to school therefore we are moving back to Auburn for him to begin Pharmacy school. Can't wait to see everyone!
Martin Reese
Wzup everybody! After High School, I attended Southern Union and A.U.M. I married my high school sweetheart Anethia Edwards (c/o 1995) in July 2001. We had planned to move, but my mother had been ill, so we decided to stay in Auburn, to be close to her and our families. Thank God, she her health seems to be improving everyday. We have two beautiful little girls. MarNasia is 2 1/2 and MarKeeya is 1 1/2. They were both born premature but are healthy and active (aka:BAD/SPOILED) as ever! I am currently working at JImmy's Car Stereo as an Installation Tech. My wife is a nurse and will be working at Drake Middle School in the fall as an Special Education Aide. We love Auburn, but we are still thinking about moving. Can't wait to see y'all on Friday Night cause I'm not paying $80 to eat !!
Kelly (Holasek) Randall
Hey everyone! After graduating, I attended Auburn and received a BA in psychology and then my Masters in Social Work from the University of AL. I met my husband, Aaron, a graduate of Opelika High, during our junior year in college and we have been married 7 years. We have bounced around some but currently live in Birmingham. I work at Children’s Hospital as the Patient Safety Coordinator, focusing on safety and quality of medical care. Aaron is a Project Manager for Brasfield and Gorrie, currently overseeing the expansion of a hospital in Florida. We have a wonderful 5 year old son, Joseph Michael (Joe), and are expecting our second child, Madison Leigh, in August. Can’t wait to see everyone!!!
Megan Nix
After graduation, I enrolled at AU and eventually settled on the majors Computer Engineering and Philosophy. Unfortunately, I suffer from multiple chronic illnesses, including fibromyalgia and hypoglycemia, and they fully came to a head in 1999. Shortly after that I was forced to withdraw (from everything) and remained mostly housebound for about 5 years. I was fortunate to receive the opportunity to come to California and be treated by a talented fibromyalgia specialist in 2001, and after a difficult recovery I was well enough to return to school (at the University of California, Riverside) in 2004. I finally received my Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering just this month! I am now living in Pasadena and looking for a job, hopefully at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL), where I have interned in the past.
Health/resources/etc. permitting, I would like to eventually go back for a graduate degree and do research in nanotechnology. Yep...I'm still a geek.
I never married, but I am dating Robert Nissen, who is a professor of biology at California State University, Los Angeles. We met on the Caltech Ballroom Dance Team, where we are competitive dance partners.
The second picture is of us at a competition this past March.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to make it to the reunion, but I have enjoyed reading about everyone here. Please encourage those you see at the reunion to also post updates so that I can read about them as well!
Good luck to you all, and remember to take care of your health.
Nicolette Grenell
Greetings from sunny South Florida! I can’t believe it’s been 10 years. After graduating from Auburn High, I attended Jackson State University and received a B.A. in Urban Studies in 2001. In 2003, I received a Masters in Public Administration from Northern Illinois University. After getting my Masters, I was accepted into the nationally known Management Trainee program with Miami-Dade County in Miami, Florida. The internship allows participants to rotate through strategically identified departments and assigned project-based work and special tasks for the purpose of gaining a comprehensive understanding of how governmental bodies function. After completing the Trainee program, I worked as a Budget Analyst II for two and a half years with the Office of Strategic Business Management where I was responsible for analyzing multiple large and complex departmental operating and capital budgets from initial submission to year-end closeouts. Currently, I am a Special Projects Administrator and Asst. Hurricane Coordinator for the Department of Solid Waste Management. I have truly enjoyed working, living and playing in Miami for the last 4 years. The weather is great, people are beautiful, and I can go to the beach year-round. The only downside is hurricanes. In April, I became engaged to a wonderful man I’ve dated since January 2006. He’s a Development Manager with New York Life in Orlando. Because he’s already established a residence, I will be moving to Orlando in July 2007. I’m extremely excited about the move and ready to start my life with him. Since my family moved away from Auburn in 2005, I don’t get to visit very often; however, my fiancé and I have decided that we will hold the wedding in Auburn next May. He’s a 1998 University of Florida graduate so this was a big compromise. Although I will not be able to attend the reunion, I hope you all have a blast. I have enjoyed reading the updates and glad to see everyone doing so well. See you in another 10 years! Take care.
Adam Merrick
Wow I cant believe its been 10 years already! Sheesh..well what have I been doing..well I graduated from Auburn University in 2001, soon after I moved to Tuscaloosa where I worked as a computer contractor for the Vetrans Health Administration, that was a whole lot of fun so I quit and moved to Atlanta where I went to the Art Institute of Atlanta to pursue a degree in Video Production. I am currently living in Los Angeles, CA doing post production work for IMAX. I wont be able to make it back to the AU for the reunion(I just found out about it the week of) but hope everyone has a great time!
BJ & Emily (Stark) England
After AHS, Emily and I both went to Auburn and graduated in 2001 with degress in Zoology and MIS respectively. I went to work at a large company in the Atlanta area after graduation and Emily and I got married that same year. I have since changed jobs and now work for a small startup software company and Emily works for an animal pharmaceutical company called Merial. We live in the subburbs northeast of Atlanta in an area called Grayson. The most important news is Emily and I are expecting our first child in December of this year!
Latonia Reese
Hi you guys. I am sorry that I missed the reunion. I hope that you all hasd alot of fun. Well I got my cert. in Business Management and I sam currently working @ Shell in Auburn as an Assistant Manager. I love my job cause I get to see all my classmates that vcome in and out. I have two beautiful and bad children, Jataevious(9), and Jamya (5).
Jennifer Faust
I am currently attending Auburn University, trying to get a BA degree. I am taking care of my nephew (11) and niece (6). I am currently working at an Interior Design Firm in Auburn, AL.