Class of 1985
Name: Kendra Beth Lively email;
facebook
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Raleigh, NC
Date: Jun 18, 2010
Comments: It's that time gang.. Yes, the big 25th anniversary. Wow... Where has the time gone!!! I will be sending the digital invite in a moment here Facebook, and Myra is working (Along with planning her wedding!) to get all of the final details nailed down and the paper invitations out...
If you know someone that is a member of the Class of 85 that is not on a member of this group, or not on Facebook please reach out to them and let them know to reach out to Myra at the information below. Let’s make this the biggest turn out ever!
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=38452443018&v=wall
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=38452443018&v=app_2344061033&vm=all
Myra Sims
Email: myralsims@verizon.net
Event Preview Details.
August 6th - 7th - Beckley, West Virginia
Reunion details!!! I know I am running a little behind this time around, but I think you will all understand why. We will be doing a mailing shortly and Ralph will be creating an online form and possibly a PayPal account for me, so mark your calendars, hang in there and spread the word! Hope to see you in August!!! Thanks, Myra
Friday, Aug 6, 2010, at 7:00 p.m. Free Meet and Greet on the deck of the newly renovated Calacino's! Coach Zaf and 1986 WWHS grad King Minter have reopened a Beckley landmark! Come check it out and re-connect with some old friends!
Sat, August 7, 2010, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Catered picnic at Shelter No. 2 at New River Park. $18 adults and $10 children under 12. Bring the kids to join in the fun! If they want to swim, the pool is $2.00 each for the pool only and $3.00 for the pool and slide!
Sat, August 7, 2010, 6:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Brier Patch Golf Links Clubhouse. A fun-filled, yet relaxed evening with heavy hors d'oeuvres and cash bar available overlooking the beautiful Brier Patch Gold Course. $25.00 each.
Name: Ruth Spence email
Class of: 85
Now living in: Mount Hope, WV
Dae: Jun 19, 2009
Comments: Hello all, just wanted to update my email address. I'm living down off North Sand Branch now. Down below Appalachain Bible college. It's still Raleigh county, but they still want to put the address zone as Mt. Hope. Go figure. lol.
I'm not working in telemarketing any more. I'm having a few health problems and not able to work now. I have also found out in the past year now that I am diabetic. so that means I really have to watch it. I have joined weight watchers. and So far since January I've lost about 45 pounds. I am looking forward to the 25 year reunion. maybe by then I will have lost some more weight and I know I will feel much better about myself. I really enjoyed the 20 year reunion ad seeing everyone there. hard to beleive next year will be the 25'th.
some of yall will be in shock when you see my hair. lol. I dyed it red. yup that's right I'm a red head now. But I'm still the same ol Ruth Spence I always was. I'm suprised no one asked me to do the tater digger. lol. I guess everyones memory is getting bad cause we're getting old. lol.
If any of yall would like to get in touch with me my e-mail address is praisegal2005@yahoo.com. I would love to hear from any of you. Hope to see you at the reunion Lord's willing.
Name: Class of 1984 25th Reunion (Stephani Leadingham)
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Chattanooga, TN
Date: Apr 3, 2009
Comments: Hi all! The Class of 1984 has their 25th reunion planned for Aug
8th. We would like to invite anyone from the Class of 1985 to join us for the
event. If you would like additional information, please let me know. You can
email me @ leadingham@hotmail.com
Name: Aaron Whitfield
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Buckhannon, WV
Date: Feb 23, 2009
Comments: Just wanted to say hi to everybody, if anyone remembers me. I quit
school early & began working fulltime. I got my GED as soon as I could & joined
the Army. I was in the Army on active duty from 1987 - 1995 & spent 3 years in
Germany & 1 year in Korea during that time. In 1995 I discharged from active
duty & joined the WV Army National Guard in Elkins. I have worked as a
Correctional officer for the State (1995 - 2003) & Federal Bureau of Prisons
(2003 -present) I earned an associates degree from Mountain State University in
2003. I was sent to Iraq in 2004 - 2005. I retired from the Army July 2007 with
20 years of service. I would love to hear from some of you. If you remember me
give me a shout. I remember some of you from Park Junior High.
Name: Ruthie Rinehart Dingus
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Hershey, PA
Date: Feb 6, 2009
Comments: Hi Class of 85! I just learned about this website via Facebook, I
found out from Kendra Lively that you have had a couple of reunions, which I was
sad to have missed. I attended Bryan College in Dayton, TN. Majored in
Mathematics. I married Carl in 1990, we have 5 children, Carolyn (15), Caleb
(13), Colin (10), Carlton (9) and Christopher (6). We have lived in Princeton,
IN, Los Angeles, CA and are currently in Hershey, PA. My husband works as a
chaplain at the state capitol. I teach math and science at Covenant Christian
Academy in Harrisburg. God has been very gracious to me and I have a lot to be
thankful for! It was fun to read through posts from past years and "catch up".
Would be great to hear from you, and also look forward to our 25th reunion!
Name: Charles Taylor
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Beckley, WV
Date: Jan 11, 2009
Comments: Hi guys. I'm working for Elk Run as a coalminer. Things are going
O.K. I've been having a lot of health problems as of late. I hope everyone is
doing O.K. If you have a chance write me. Take care everyone.
Name: Ralph Browning
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Charlotte, North Carolina
Date: Dec 16, 2008
Comments: Just wanted to let everyone know I created a Group out on Facebook
(http://www.facebook.com) for the Class of 85.. If you are on Facebook, go to
Groups and look for:
Woodrow Wilson High School Alumni 1985 (Beckley, WV)
Can't wait for the next reunion!
Name: Denny Mitchem [submitted the incomplete email address dennymitchem]
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Beckley
Date: Jul 17, 2008
Comments: I am the General Sales Manager of I 77 Ford in Ripley WV... I am
loving life and my beautiful daughter Kasey who will be 17 in September....I
can't believe it!!!!!
Name: Jerry M. Weikle
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Newport News, Virginia
Date: Jun 25, 2008
Comments: Just up-dating email. It is wonderful to read about the successes of the individuals of the 1985 Class of W.W.H.S.
Go Flying Eagles!!!!!
Name: James Paul Chapman
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Beckley, WV
Date: May 22, 2008
Comments: Hello to all class mates of WWHS Class of 1985. Was just looking over some of the comments and was just amazed at some of the names I ran across. Was good to hear that all is well.
Just an update on me, I am married to Cecilia with one young adult (25) child. We live in the Beckley and I am currently the Raleigh County Home Confinement Supervisor and am the Pastor of a local church (Beckley Praise, 115 Elm Street).
Some of the things that I have done in the past:
United States Armed Forces
Licensed Insurance Agent for State Farm and All State
Evening Shift Manager for Telespectrum Worldwide
Training/Hearing Officer for the WV Regional Jail Authority (SRJ)
Really excited about what I am doing now with the county and also as a local pastor in Beckley.
Please come and see me or send an email when you get a chance.
Name: Ralph Browning
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Charlotte, North Carolina
Date: Apr 10, 2008
Comments: Just wanted to update the email address, say hello to everyone and that I cannot wait for the next reunion to see you again. So many faces, so many memories... Where have the years gone....
Name: Jackie Farley
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Maple Fork, WV
Date: Mar 8, 2008
Comments: Hello everyone! Just changing my email address so that everyone can write.
Name: Jim Kelly
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Huntington, WV
Date: Jan 12, 2008
Comments: Hey everyone! Still in Huntington, married with one son Vense(13) and one daughter Sarah(11) who are into all sports so we're stayin busy. Sarah is turning into a big-time basketball player and played in the AAU Nationals last summer at Disney World and we're planning on going back this summer for two weeks. Vense is into all sports baseball, basketball, soccer, motorcycles, and he's good at all of them and they're doing well in school so we're proud of em. I've been dealing with neck and back problems for the last few years. I have degenerative disc disease, arthritis, and spinal stenosis. Too much baseball, golf, and being on a Pepsi truck for 5 yrs. I guess. I'ts sucks but I'm seeing a bunch of doctors to try to get back to feeling good again. Currently looking for employment and may consider relocating if I have to. I would love to hear from any old friends out there! Miss u guys! I love this site, I'm going to check it out frequently now! Take care everyone!
JK
Name: Jennifer Gore (Knudsen)
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Winter Haven, Fl
Date: Dec 28, 2007
Comments: Just updating my e-mail address and wanted to say hello to ya'll! I drive a dump truck for a const. co. in Lakeland.
I'm also a truck dispatcher there. Who would have thought that I would have a Class A license. In 2009 I plan on buying my own truck-if work gets
better so i can. Happy New Years to all!!!!!!!!!!
Name: Kelly Lindsey
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Chesapeake, Va
Date: Dec 8, 2007
Comments: Wow it is hard to beleive it has been soooooo long. I wonder if I remember may people. Anyway it is nice to see everyone. I was the one who always sang.
Name: Mike Ziegler
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Richmond, VA
Date: Oct 17, 2007
Comments: Heh, Heh, Heh. Damn you're old!
Name: Stacie Guerin
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Baltimore
Date: Oct 11, 2007
Comments: Ok I know we are are in the various stages of turning 40 or in my case 41 (yes Mike I am older)but this getting old stuff is for the birds. Two weeks ago I had major surgery on my neck. They removed a 4 pound (YES 4 pounds!!!!) goiter from my neck. They took out my entire thyroid. I wish you guys could have been there prior to the operation. The surgeons keep bringing residents into my pre-op area
to see the thing. It was like I was a 24 lb Bass at a fishin' tournament. "Yeah Bubba that's a big hun!" "Yep that's the biggest one of them I ever seen" Except
it wasn't in redneck english. I had the whole UN in my room. But I knew what they were sayin' "Damn that is a big a** goitor" translates in any language. Good news is no cancer. Billy and the doggies were very relieved. Mike Ziegler's wife Jenna came up to help us out for a couple of days and all is well with the world. I do wish you guys could have seen the look on my students' faces when I showed up on the exact day I
said I would return. "Damn!" Love you guys. You can see my cool scar at the next reunion where I am sure I will not be the only one carrying the battle wounds of ole' age. Take care.
Name: Verna Weeks
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Wilmington, DE
Date: Oct 10, 2007
Comments: Hey! All,
Just turned 40 and I had the best 70's party ever. If you want the check out the pictures go to:
http://gallery.mac.com/azeezweeks#100027. Hoping everyone is well!
Name: Toni Ellis Tolliver
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Greensboro NC
Date: Aug 15, 2007
Comments: hi all,
I just wanted to update my new email information.
Name: Bobby Dobson
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Dunbar WV
Date: Jul 2, 2007
Comments: Hello everyone, Just thought I would post a little something to let everyone know I still doing well and hope all is well with the class of '85'
Name: Jim Stacy
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Charleston
Date: Jun 5, 2007
Comments: Hello everybody. I'm about to attend my wife's 20 year reunion in Wytheville, Va. and it got me thinking back to mine. It was a very nice time, and I appreciate Myra and the other people who kept the home fires burning. I'm in Charleston now, in charge of State Farm's Charleston Claim Litigation office. Funny how if you just hang around long enough, they put you in charge of something. I think big John Scherer and I are going to get together later this Summer and rudely point out to each other that we're 40.
I recently resurrected my old theater habit, playing Biff Loman in Death of a Salesman with the Charleston Stage Company. I enjoyed it as much as ever. I hope some other members of the old Woodrow drama club still get involved in theater from time to time. What else? My daughter Leah is 2 and a half and far too sweet and beautiful to have sprung from my stock.
I've provided my new e-mail address. As Garrison Keillor says, "Be well, do good work, and keep in touch."
Name: Toni Ellis Tolliver
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Greensboro NC
Date: May 30, 2007
Comments: HI, FREINDS AND CLASSMATES OF 1985. MY HOW WE HAVE GROWN INTO SUCH BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE,
IT WAS REALLY GREAT VIEWING THE PICTURE FROM THE LAST REUNION, EVERYONE LOOKS LIKE THEY HAD A GREAT TIME, I AM LOOKING FOREWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AT THE NEXT ONE. I CURRENTLY RESIDE IN GREENSBORO,AND HAVE TWO BEAUTIFUL GIRLS AGES 18 AND AGE 6. i CAN'T WAIT TO MEET SOME OF YOUR FAMILIES AND REFLECT ON PAST TIMES, SOME OF YOU I HAVE NOT SEEN SINCE 1985, SO IT WILL BE GREAT TO SEE EVERYONE AGAIN, HAVE A GREAT SUMMER, AND HOPE TO HEAR FROM SOME OF YOU. DONNA, TISH, KIM, LORI,BOBBY,ANGIE.........
TONI ELLIS @ taniar@lycos.com
Name: Presley (Moye) Morgan
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Morganton, NC
Date: May 20, 2007
Comments: Hey all, I know I havent posted in a long time. As you know I married Tommy Morgan in 1987 we had 2 beautiful Children a son 18 now and a daughter 12. Well in August of 05 or son who was then 16 had a terrible auto accident. He was driving home from work one evening and swerved to miss hitting a deer and ran his Jeep Wrangler over an embankment and it rolled several times. He had to be airlifted to CMC in Charlotte NC where he was in a coma for several months. We wasnt sure he would ever be ok, he had a traumatic brain injury. The outlook was very grim. We almost lost him several times while he was in the hospital, but by the GRACE of GOD he awoke from his coma after 2 months and started talking he had lost almost 60 pounds while in the hospital. He was then sent to Carolinas Rehab where he had to learn to walk, talk and feed himself all over again. I just wanted everyone to know that he is Graduating this June 8, 2007 from Freedom High School in Morganton NC. I thank GOD each and everyday for sparing his life. Please keep our family in your prayers. He is planning on attending college to become an Occupational Therapist. Remember life is so short, live your life to the fullest, we are only here for a short while. Take Care everyone.
Name: David Thompson
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Valdosta, Georgia
Date: Apr 18, 2007
Comments: I have recently retired from the United States Air Force after serving over 22 years. What a adventure that was. I got married to a wonderful woman who is currently still in the Air Force and am residing in Valdosta, GA. Would like to hear from old classmates. My e-mail is david_thompson805@yahoo.com
Name: Stacie Guerin
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Baltimore
Date: Mar 15, 2007
Comments: Hey Happy St. Patrick's Day. It has been very crazy here in
Baltimore. This is my husband Billy's high holy season. We are very active in
Irish charities and between January and March 17th we spend most of our time
raising money at various fund raisers, dances etc. (I couldn't drink another
Guiness if I had to) This year was very special because Billy's efforts were
recognized and he was named a deputy marshall of our parade. Bill's family
founded the parade 51 years ago and he is the third generation of Guerin to
receive this honor. I was very moved to see the big fella in a tux (first time
since our wedding) leading the parade. We are going to Richmond to see the
Zieglers on the big day but next year give us a buzz and yall come on up to
Baltimore for the wearin' of the green.
Name: JACK D NEWTON
Class of: 1985
Now living in: parker, colorado
Date: Feb 23, 2007
Comments: I'm not sure if anyone would remember me I moved around alot I went
to sylva, stratton and woodrow in 10th grade I would love to here from anyone
that went to school with me.
Name: Dedee Smith Millican
Class of: '85
Now living in: Roanoke, Virginia
Date: Feb 21, 2007
Comments: Hi everyone! Just wanted to put my info on here to see if anyone
wants to stay in touch. I've been in Roanoke for about 15 years. Married to
Charlie the same amount of time. I own Fundamentals of Learning - a private
tutoring facility with about 150 students weekly and 8 full-time tutors working
for me. I absolutely love it! I'm planning to attend the 25 year reunion - hope
to see you all there!
Name: Julie Waller-Driskel
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Orlando, FL
Date: Nov 22, 2006
Comments: Just checking in! I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving and for those that are traveling, have a safe trip!
I found out about another Alumni website through Stephanie L. It's kind of new and only 5 members from our class. Here's the link, check it out.
http://www.woodrowwilsonalumni.com/Signup.asp?REmail=jjdriskel@yahoo.com
Would love to hear from some of our class mates! E-mail me if you're heading to Orlando!
Name: john scherer
Class of: 85
Now living in: raleigh, NC
Date: Nov 15, 2006
Comments: My e-mail address is different. I'm still defending the universities in NC against lawsuits. As far as news since our
reunion, Jen and I are expecting our first child in January--a dude! Hopefully, he will inherit more of his genes from his mother.
Name: Robin Heath Rose
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Germany
Date: Nov 8, 2006
Comments: Dear Classmates,
It was great seeing the photos of the reunion. I was unable to attend due to moving with my army officer husband to Kansas that week. We were
in Beckley passing through, the weekend before. We are presently living in Germany, hopefully will be back in time for the 25th. My kids are
11 and 5. Last month I completed my Master's in Management and Leadership.
Robin
Name: Ruth Spence
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Beckley WV
Date: Oct 25, 2006
Comments: hello class it's me again. I forgot to mention a couple other things. Well for starters I'm in the choir
at Church of God Worship Center. which used to me MacAuther church of God. I'm proud to say that we had the honors of
cutting a CD. This is the first CD that I had ever been in with my choir. This is the first time our choir has ever cut a CD.
This CD has some really good songs on it and I beleive this CD will touch a lot of people. Matter of fact the choir made 2
CDs but I was not able to be in the 2'nd one.
I always did love to sing. At one time before I got back in church I always thought I was going to be a
country music singer. but God had other plans for me. and The plans that God has for me are much better.
Well I hope to hear from yall soon.
God Bless!!!! :)
Name: Ruth Spence
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Beckley WV
Date: Oct 25, 2006
Comments: Hello class. Just wanted to say hello. I was so glad to see that Verna Harbison Weeks had put some more pics in.
Well I'm not working at Telespectrum anymore. I've now started a job working at the wonderful world of Global. At least I'll be getting more hours out at Global. I'm still living at home with mom and just waiting to see that the Lord has in store for me. If anyone wants to chat with me or drop me an e-mail my e-mail is praisegal2005@yahoo.com.
It will be good to hear from you.
Verna Weeks sent in more pictures from the 20-year reunion. They are
here.
Name: Tara (Friley) Mason
Class of: 1985
Now living in: New Orleans, LA
Date: Oct 21, 2006
Comments: Yes, we moved this summer from the D.C. area to New Orleans. I'd like to be positive
and say it was a move for the better, but.... Anyway, the Navy keeps my husband, Bill, flying and off to
many places. We are enjoying the food, music and cool vibe the city has as much as we can. Mitch is in 8th
grade, Matt is 6th, and Michael is in 3rd. They go to a school on the base, which is nice!
Name: Charles Taylor
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Beckley, WV
Date: Aug 26, 2006
Comments: Just updating my e-mail. Still living in Beckley. Been married for 17 years. Working for Glade Springs.
Would love to hear from anyone.
Name: Kenneth Browning II Huguie
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Muncie, Indiana
Date: Aug 10, 2006
Comments: Hi Everyone,
Still hope to get in touch with Pete. I'm doing better with my MS. Just enjoying life with my wife (she's from Hawaii) in
Indiana. She graduated from WVU and is now working on her Master's degree. My son Ryan will be graduating from high
school. His mom and I were divorced while I was in the Navy. We visit my folks in Beckley often and hope to relocate
back "home" to WV in a year. Looking forward to the next reunion since I was not able to attend the last event.
Name: Gary Gravely
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Roanoke Va
Date: Aug 4, 2006
Comments: Living here in Roanoke Va. with my wife Christie and three rugrats, if anyone remembers me drop me a line.
Name: Gary Gravely
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Roanoke Va.
Date: Jul 24, 2006
Comments: e-mail address
Name: Jarrell Wright
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Pittsburgh, PA
Date: Jun 26, 2006
Comments: I practiced law for ten years before realizing what a miserable, stressful, depressing job it was. So I
quit. Now I'm doing what I probably should have done in the first place--working on a Ph.D. in English literature. Two
years down, at least three more to go, then (if I can ever find a job) teaching college someplace. It was the most
irresponsible, and the best, decision I've ever made. I'll keep you posted.
Name: Gary Brown
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Beckley
Date: Jun 22, 2006
Comments: Gary Brown (class of 1985) and Wendy Weddle (class of 1984) were married June 16, 2006. We wanted
to say "hello" to everyone, and give a special "thank you" to this site for bringing us together again!!!! We will send
a picture to post as soon as we get them back...
Name: Jerry M. Weikle
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Virginia Beach
Date: May 18, 2006
Comments: Just updating email address.
For the last two years, traveled throughout the East Coast with various Furniture Liquidation Events--territory
include any location East of the Mississippi River. Enjoyed New York City, what a party that was! Enjoyed meeting
individuals in Mobile, Alabama--talk about storm damage from Katrina--Wow! Discovered entire telephone page of
'Weikle's just North of Philidelphia PA-didn't know that many existed!
Well, heck, with the gas prices I figured it was better to settle and put down some roots somewhere, and
ended up at a sale in Virginia. New Yorkers-to the point, Southern'er-full of 'Well when I...yada yada stories! And then the Midwest
Chicagoian's--it was just cold and snowy that day! Life is full of twist, turns, and oppurtunities;
so now looking foreward to Graduate School, Environmental Studies/Education, in the upcomming year.
Best of Luck to all 'Flying Eagles' out there!
Name: Ken Glaize
Class of: 85
Now living in: Midlothian, VA
Date: Apr 17, 2006
Comments: Updated e-mail address.
Name: David Thompson
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Oklahoma
Date: Apr 14, 2006
Comments: Hey Class of '85... I have been all around the world with the military. Getting ready
to leave for Korea in a couple of months. Plan on retiring next year and possibly moving
back to Crab Orchard. Would like to hear from old class mates. Hope to see you all at the next reunion. Email:
david_thompson805@yahoo.com
Name: Ruth Spence
Class of: 1985
Now living in: Beckley
Date: Jan 13, 2006
Comments: Hey there yall,
Just another note to say hello to everone and I hope that yall had a
wonderful Christmas and a wonderful and blessed newyear. I'm just
waiting to see that this new year beholds.
I ended up moving back in with my mom. lol. but life is good. and God
is good. I'm still working out at good ol telespectrem and getting
ready to move on to something else. lol. I've been going out to Shady
Springs pentecostal holiness church this week for revival. And it was
so good to see Paul Chapman out there from the class of "86" who is now
preaching. :). And it is so good to see Cheryl Worthington in Church.
:). I was just sitting here thinking about the reunion and reminissing
over the pictures that was taken. It was so good to see every one. and
I am definatly looking forward to the 5 year. Been trying to get
started back on my diet but it has been such a struggle.
Well I guess I better be hopping off here. Getting sleepy.
lol.
yall be blessed,
Ruth Spence
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