Stacie

Still a sports freak... some things never change!!

Stacie - Pledge Class 1995

For those that know me, or receive my annual updates, keeping this short has proven to be very difficult... but here we go! I graduated from FHSU with a Finance degree in the spring of '99. I headed to Louisville, KY that summer for a mission trip working with inner city kids, then back to Hays in the fall. I didn't last in Hays long, before moving to Portland, OR in February '00 to work for fellow AGD, Stephanie F. (Washington State alum), better known as "the alum with the laptop"! In July '00, I made the move to Dr. Martens to work in their customer service dept. and I've been there ever since! I absolutely LOVE my job!! The job itself is fun and my accounts are cool, but my co-workers and the atmosphere of this place put the icing on the cake!! And of course, the discount isn't bad either!

But no matter how much I love my job, my true passion is working with kids. It took me awhile to find a good church home, but once I did, I quickly got involved in the children's ministry where I've been teaching the kindergarten class for 5 yrs. I've also been involved in a mentoring program for inner city kids for the past 6 yrs. Both ministries have been challenging at times, but the blessings far outweigh the challenges!

As for the million dollar question... no, I don't have a man. Although it can be frustrating at times, I have to admit, I'm definitely getting the most out of my time of "singleness"!! I really enjoy having the freedom to travel whenever & wherever I like, and to spend my money on concerts, sporting events, Coach bags, or whatever my little heart desires!!

I'm definitely in love with Portland and the Pacific NW in general. It's so incredibly beautiful up here and I've got everything at my fingertips... mountians, the ocean, rivers, trees... and I love city life! I can't see myself moving back to KS anytime soon, unless the Lord leads me back, of course... but it will probably have to be by dangling a handsome man, with a KS address in front of me!!

Night out with friends in Seattle for my b-day!

Hawaii's beautiful North Shore (Oahu) Fall '04 ...
and I'm headed back soon in April '07!!!

My pride & joy!!
Honorary nieces... Mia & Cannon (in Portland)
Nephews... Seth, Ethan & Jorday (in Kansas)

Elizabeth

Chad & Elizabeth - Honeymoon in Mexico

Elizabeth – Pledge class of ‘96

I completed my undergraduate in December 1999 and took the spring semester off before beginning graduate school. I received my Masters in School Psychology and my Education Specialist Degree, also from FHSU. Upon completing school, I have been employed by High Plains Educational Cooperative as a school psychologist and live in Scott City.

After dating Chad for seven years, we were finally married September 3, 2005. It was a beautiful day and I’m so thankful many of you were able to attend! Chad works on the family farm where they also have a calf-cow operation. As a result of life on the farm, we took a belated honeymoon to Mexico March 2006. With all the snow we have recently received, we are ready to return!!

Our exciting news involves purchasing our first home in August. We closed August 18 and spent about a month fixing up the main level. We painted all the walls and ceilings and replaced all the flooring upstairs. It was nice to be able to unpack all our wedding gifts and actually have room for our china!! We have a large deck in our backyard and are looking forward to spending many summer evenings out there. We enjoy our home - most of the time! I don’t think there is any warning for the “joys” that come with homeowner-ship!! We do not have any pets, and we’ve not been blessed with children, but we are hoping that will change at some point (children, not the pets)!!!

I am anxious to hear about everyone else’s life!!

Elizabeth & Chad on their wedding day!

Nancy

Cale, Nancy, Payton & Aaron

Pledge class of 1997

Aaron and I moved back to Scott City in 1999 after I graduated with my
Masters in Speech Language Pathology and have been here since!  We have 2
children.  Cale is 5 years old and goes to preschool 3 afternoons/week.  I
work 1 day/week in that preschool so it's been fun seeing what he is like
at school!   He is growing into quite a social young man, despite his
quiet Daddy!!  Payton is almost 3 and she is full of life.  She loves to
be anywhere people are and will talk anyone's  ear off!  I am working for
High Plains Educational Cooperative which serves the southwest corner of
Kansas.  I am an SLP for Scott City and Leoti and work 4 days/ week with
preschool-high school kids.  Most days I enjoy it as it can be very
rewarding, but I would love to be able to be home with our kids more.
Aaron bought an agri-business with 3 other men and that has proven to be
a good, although stressful situation.  We enjoy traveling, being with our
family and spending time with our friends.  So far this stage of life has
been great!  I can't say that I do a lot of things other than work and be
a mom and wife at this point.  I still enjoy scrapbooking and exercising
for my "me" time.  Aaron and I just spent a week in Hawaii celebrating our
upcoming 10 year anniversary!  Can you believe it's been 10 years since so
many of my great AGD sisters made the trip to Scott City for our wedding??
I remember being so overwhelmed by how many of you came that day!  I
think back on college with great memories and all of them center around
AGD.  I'd love to hear from any of you, but I am not the best at keeping
in touch!  So, that's my life!

Aaron & Nancy in Hawaii

Cale & Payton

Sarah

Sarah, Jenna & Janeau

Sarah (a.k.a. Super) - Pledge Class 1995

After college I worked in Liberal, KS as a Case Manager for Big Brothers Big Sisters. I then moved on to Youthville as a Foster Care Worker. Januea and I made the move to Denver in 2004 and had a blast out there. Unfortunately due to the job situation, I ended up back in KS working for the Liberal school system. I then moved to Goodland, KS last September to become the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sherman, Wallace, Cheyenne, and Logan counties. I have put a momentary pause on my work towards my Master's in Counseling due to the move and new job. I want to get back to it and finish hopefully sooner than later!

Much to my mother's chagrin, I am not married and do not have children (unless you count the 2 dogs..which I am a freak...and DO!)

While living in Liberal, I ran in the International Pancake Day race 2 years. For those that know me...you know I'm not really athletic..and I certainly don't run (perhaps jog...or walk fast?!?!). The first year, I came in dead last. The 2nd year, I got 10th place!!! Of course, there were only 11 runners. I still felt it was improvement. I continue to try and stay happy, healthy, and have fun along the way!

I do still keep in touch with quite a few of the AGD's from my time, but would love to hear from or meet more of you! Or if you're ever driving to or from Denver...stop and see me! It's Goodland, trust me, I won't be hard to find!

Pancake Race - 10th place, baby!!

Amber

Jim & Amber

Amber - Pledge Class of 1992, graduated 1996

Work: GlaxoSmithKline - Senior Immunization Specialist (almost 5 years now)

Significant Other: Jim (see pic) - We've been dating 3 years, but also dated almost 10 years ago when I moved to Indy. Found our way back to each other after a few detours, sort of our own Broken Road story....

Fun: GOOOO COLTS!!!!!!!!!! We are huge fans and can't believe we're finally going to the SuperBowl. We'll be in Miami for the game.

Trina

Brett, Trina & Benjamin

Trina - Pledge Class 1996 (Spring)

We still live in Salina, and I have been working for an optometrist/state senator for the past 7 years. Benjamin Miles was born on 08-07-06. He weighed 6lbs 14ozs and was 20.5 inches long.

Brett and I ran the Chicago marathon in October 2005, and Brooke, Nadine and Amy came to cheer us on. Hence the reason why my son's middle name is MILES! We are planning on running the Las Vegas Marathon in December of this year, and anyone is welcome to join in the festivities. We are planning on having quite a crew there this year.

Miles

Trina & Miles

Where are they now?

Great question! And we're on a quest to find out! An email has been sent, and hopefully forwarded to reach as many sisters as possible!! You can send me your info directly, or if you don't have my email addres, click on "view my complete profile" in the top, left-hand corner and then click on the "email" option and send it there to the gamogram inbox!!! And that goes for anything you might want posted... wedding announcements, new legacies, etc.!!! Bios are starting to roll in, so keep checking back to find out what your sisters are up to!

AGD love & mine... Stacie T.

National Squirrel Appreciation Day!!!

Happy Squirrel Day!!!! Shake those bushy tails, for old times sake!!