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From previous btwhs.org website alumni section:


Class of 1996

Eric Wade
email: erwade@mit.edu
Posted: Sun Apr 30 10:12:39 2000


Gracie Moore
e-mail: gem-11@ionet.net
Posted: 8-9-99

Hi everyone! I didn't graduate from Booker T. I left after my freshman year and went to Metro Christian Acadamy. But I would love to hear from old class mates and I still treasure my memories of my freshman year. I would also like to be included in any alumni activities if possible. I am at the University of Tulsa, majoring in musical theater. Just one more year!
Gracie

 

Andrea Arrington
e-mail: aarringt@knox.edu or andreaarrington@hotmail.com
Posted: 7-19-99

Hello everyone. I just forced Rachel Stockley to put in a message, and now I am going to update mine. I am back from half a year in Zimbabwe, which was absolutely wonderful. Now I am finishing up research for my Ford Fellowship before heading back to school this fall. I will be a senior at Knox College in Galesburg, Il (yes, it is the same school that Rachel Stockley attends. Yes, we are still friends. No, we don't room together or ever have. Yes, we are as annoying as we were in high school). I am a history major, which means I better get into grad school or I will be living with my parents, thinking about the glory days of college that got me nowhere. After Knox, I want to go to grad school and work on a Ph.D in African Studies. Somehow Rachel and I will have to arrange to still be in the same city. So that's my life. Peace out to my homz (Rachel came up with that), especially ol Ricky, oops, Erica.

 

Rachel Stockley
e-mail: rstockle@knox.edu or rudysoto@aol.com
Posted: 7-19-99

well, what to write. I'm home for the summer(99) because I have to make money and rent is free. In the fall, I will begin my fourth year of college by student teaching in Chicago. In the winter, I will be returning for my final two terms at Knox College in Galesburg, IL (Yes, it is the same school that Andrea Arrington attends. Yes, we are still friends. No we don't room together or ever have. Yes, we are as annoying as we were in high school.) to complete a double major in elementary education and psychology. I will then marry a very rich man who will take me to a beautiful island where we will have a million children and do nothing all day. If I can't talk a rich man into marrying me, I will be a poor teacher and live with my parents. Or I might become a feminist who lives in a nudist colony. Or I might become a man. After obtaining a degree in psychology, I can become whatever I want. Peace out to my homz.

 

David Kurtz
e-mail: faht@ou.edu
Posted: 7-7-99

Well, its nice to see Booker T. on the net. Just in case anyone is wandering, I am a visual communications major @ Oklahoma University. Send me an e-mail (no chain letters).

 

Brent Northam
e-mail: bnortham@bu.edu
Posted: 7-6-99

Hey everybody! Just an update. . .I'll be interning in the US Congress in September. It'll give me a chance to get out of Boston for awhile. I'm double majoring in Economics and International Relations, so if anybody can't remember what the price elasticity of demand is, I'm here for you.

 

Robyn Thomas
e-mail: rthomas24@hotmail.com
Posted: 6-21-99

Hey! glad to see we're updated. hope everyone's doing alright. if you remember me, e-mail me. I'm at University of Tulsa majoring in secondary education and english literature.

 

Aaron Deupree
e-mail: emoe@bu.edu
Posted: 6-11-99

Hey, It's good to see some old yet familiar names. I am at Boston University studying a variety of things. I will be heading out to Australia in the fall to surf and study. Hope everyone is alive and well. Adios . . .

 

Brandon Jackson
e-mail: Brandon_tufine@yahoo.com
Posted: 5-27-99

No message.

 

Stevan Lahr
e-mail: slah5542@stu.oru.edu
Posted: 4-29-99

Hello class of of 1996. I just finished my junior year at Oral Roberts University. My degree will be in Psychology. If you remember me, please send me an email. God Bless.

 

Stephen Burns
e-mail: sburns@webzone.net
Posted: 4-28-99

Wooooo!!! I never thought I'd see it... BTW with a website?!?! What's up with me... well I'm quadruple marjoring in bio-molecular studies/quantum engineering/3 dimensional calculus/physical education. Just kidding, I'm not going to school, I'm the Network Engineer at WebZone, an Internet Service Co. in downtown Tulsa. Stop by and say hi! Seeeeee ya

 

Robert Guess
e-mail: powelltl@centum.utulsa.edu
Posted: 3-24-99

I would just like to say what's up to all my classmates from the mighty class of Ninteen Ninety Six. I'm just chillin' trying to hurry and get this degree from Jackson State. Love, Peace, and good luck to all Hornet Alumni.

 

Andrea M. Hatter
e-mail: BombSmile@AOL.com
Posted: 3-17-99

What's up everyone!!! I'm down at Jackson State U in Mississippi, earning a degree in Broadcast Production. Since I've been here, I've joined Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.-and become the chapter president, the Student Government Association, I'm trying to produce a tv show for the campus station, and I'm maintaining a website: ~ http://members.tripod.com/~SoloPoodle/index.html . Currently, I'm running for Miss Jackson State University. After graduation, I'm moving to D.C. to get my master's in film, photography, and tv production at American University. If anyone has time, holler at me! Peace and Love, Andrea

 

Tashia L. Powell
e-mail: powelltl@centum.utulsa.edu
Posted: 3-16-99

Hello to everyone! Glad to see that BTW has a web page! I like it. Well, I am a Junior Accounting Major at TU, and I am enjoying myself. I hope to see more alumni post messages. Email me, I look forward to hearing from 96 alumni.

 

Kayla Gardner
e-mail: tukyut@hotmail.com
Posted: 3-12-99

Hey, everybody! I'm still 57 inches tall, and not up to much these days! I'm majoring in Elem Ed. Scary thought--I'll be teaching some of your kids in a few years. :-)

 

Jerry Melichar
e-mail: jmelich1@swarthmore.edu
Posted: 3-9-99

I am in Lüneburg, Germany visiting Seth Bölzle right now for my spring break-- taking a breather from my Junior year at Swarthmore. It is nice to see that BTW is finally up to date. Power to IMPROV! and what's with the "Performance Group" title? You're not delving into performance art are you?

 

Eric Wade
e-mail: erwade@mit.edu
Posted: 3-6-99

Whatup people! If you are reading this, and you recognize me, send me email! Im way up at MIT, far from everyone! Im majoring in mechanical engineering and minoring in french , and when not pulling all-nighter, i spend a lot of my time partying with my crew. Oh well,check out my webpage at web.mit.edu/erwade/www. Peace out

 

Matt Robinson
e-mail: Robo_Matt@hotmail.com
Posted: 2-28-99

Hey what's going on guys. Jimmy told me about this page, and I think it's cool. I'm a Cowboy over in Stillwater(OSU), the only school in Oklahoma (sorry sooners). I'm a junior majoring in science education. Still playing hockey in T-town. So that's whats up with me, If any of you see Jacob Peters tell him I'm looking for him. See ya later

 

Andrea Arrington
e-mail: aarringt@knox.edu
Posted: 12-29-98

    Hello everyone.  All is well in my life right now.  I am a junior at Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois, majoring in History (mainly African, African-American, and Women's history).  In January, I will be heading off to Harare, Zimbabwe to study for five months at the University of Zimbabwe.  I will then travel around Southern Africa doing independent research for a month.  After Knox, I plan on going into a Ph.D program in African Studies, African History, or African Diaspora Studies.  Stay tuned....

 

Ben Geffen
e-mail: bdgeffen@princeton.edu
Posted: 12-14-98

Howdy.  It's good to see that Booker T. has a nice web site, and I'm glad so many class of 1996 folks are posting messages.  I'm at Princeton right now, majoring in Philosophy (and I have a little home page with more info).  I would love to hear from you guys...send me some email!

 

Kris Loughridge
e-mail: krishen@geocities.com
Posted: 11-28-98

I got a crazy idea to look for a BTW homepage, and i find this. Does BTW have a REAL computer dept. now? I'm working for an large internet service provider in Independence, KS, and going to a less than adequate community college. Much love to all my homies. WRITE ME!
-Krishen Loughridge
-Support Technician
-Terra World, Inc.

 

Alan Maricle
e-mail: rho@ou.edu
Posted: 11-22-98

Hey alumni!
I am at Oklahoma University, majoring in French, International
Business, and Marketing, minoring in Spanish and maybe History.
Life is great. 

 

Kevin Schuster
e-mail: Technobum98@yahoo.com
Posted: 11-17-98

Hey Everybody  What's Up???
I am currently attending the College of the Ozarks in
Point Lookout, MO.  Major-Biology Minor-Computer Science

 

Autumn Hemphill
e-mail: aah96a@hotmail.com
Posted: 11-11-98

Life is great isn't it!

 

Gena Frazier
e-mail: fraziergl@mercury.hendrix.edu
Posted: 11-7-98

hey guys!  been a long time, eh?
hope everyone who comes by this page is doing well!
email me--tell me how life is!
about me:  i am currently a math major spanish minor (jr.) at hendrix college in conway, ar.\
i miss yall!

 

Jennifer M. Pierce
e-mail: Jennifer.M.Pierce-1@ou.edu
Posted: 1996

I am attending OU and I love it! I graduated in 1996 and I was Miss Hornet LXIV. Please write me!! I loved pulling up Booker T. and seeing a picture of our school, this made my day!

 

Bennett P. Starnes
e-mail: star5483@mail.ou.edu
Posted: 1996

On vacation in Fulton Mo. Hi to all the faculty and students. Nice page; I'm proud of my involvement in it. Hello to Mr. Dykes who probably won't read this. Nice page, great school. Keep up the page even though Freeman is gone.

 

Nathan Shrewsbury
e-mail: nks@acpub.duke.edu
Posted: 1996

Any old friends from class of 96 or any other hornets or associates, just email me.

 

Earl Goodman
e-mail: goodmea@earlham.edu
Posted: 1996

Hey there fellow alumni and future grads of BTW!
    Currently, I am a double major of Japanese Studies and Economics and possibly a minor in Geology (or something close to what ever suits my needs and wants). For those who don't know, I am at Earlham College in Ind.

[This message was edited by Hornet on Sat November 15 2003 at 04:21 PM.]

im happy wage-slaving away in oakland. anyone is free to email me!

Catrina Moses
e-mail: catrinamoses@yahoo.com
Posted: 03-30-04

Hey everybody! Its Catrina, you remember the CLIQUE don't you! Well, I currently live in Nashville, Tennessee. I am teaching middle school Drama and Social Studies. Everything is going good for me. I have a son and am getting married July 24th, in Tulsa. But I'm glad we've got this so everybody can stay updated. Hope everyone is doing fine.


Remember Da Clique
Catrina Moses

Hey Trina!!!

CLIZIQUE OCHO!!

Pattee

Hey All! I'm living in Pittsburg KS where I run an ISP and computer sales/service company. Still playing in a rock band, and loving it. All my homies from the T get much love!

Our 10 year reunion is coming up and plans are well underway. Myself (Jamila Bennett), Tiffany Colbert, Kim Wright and Bennett Starnes are hard at work to make this memorable. Please submit your most recent contact info to the official c/o 96 reunion email address which is: btwco96@yahoo.com
The official class website is currently under construction. If you would like to volunteer your services for our website, please send an email to the official class email address to let us know.

You all should be expecting some communication regarding the reunion by August so be looking out for it. If you read this, please pass along the class email address to anyone you know so that we can get in touch with as many as possible for the reunion.

As for me, I am Jamila BENNETT. Since BTW, I went to OU undergrad (BA Psychology...BOOMER SOONER!!) and Wisconsin for grad school (Masters in Business...nothing good to say about WI). Besides Norman and Milwaukee have lived in Paris, France and Washington, DC. I now live in Dallas and work for Citigroup...not married (yet) and NO KIDS!!

Hope to hear from you all at the official class email address, which is (just in case you forgot): btwco96@yahoo.com

Take care and GOD BLESS!!!

Hey Class of 1996!

It's Tamika Killian (now Crissup thanks to marriage). I remember the clique, and all the trouble you girls gave me during flag practice. After Booker T., I spent a few years (maybe 5) at OSU getting my chemical engineering degree. I'm currently living in Austin, Texas working for an environmental engineering consulting firm called Brown and Caldwell.

Thanks for putting up this great website, and now that I found it, I will check it. It's great to get updates from everyone and see how we have all spread out all over the place. Everybody take care!

Wow, a BTW website is up again! I'm still in Tulsa, OK... Quiting my job as Billing Analyst at MCI & going back to school for a Master's of Science in Quantitative Financial Economics at OSU. Please email me, anytime! I love to catch up with old friends & associates! The email listed is my "internet" email. Will pass on the personal email if contacted. : ) Best wishes to all!

I know there have got to be newer updates than these.... I have an eight-month-old little girl named Isabel, who is awesome! I am in Oklahoma City teaching United States History at a local college on a part time basis, and work full time for LGB, & Associates as a Military Historical Collections Consultant. I ran into Andrea Arrington the night before I got married, back in June of 2002. Besides that, I have seen a couple of other classmates in passing. Aaron Christensen and I remain close, and were undergraduate and graduate college roommates at Oklahoma State.

hey there jacci smith soon to be anderson here!!! Teaching in Tulsa at Boston Ave Weekday school!!! Graduated from nsu in 2002 w/ early childhood ed going back for my ms this fall!!! Engaged to an awesome guy, getting married soon!!! Tamora's doing well for any who wonder and so's Jen (lil sis class of 99)well don't know what else to say right now ttyl

Hey class of 96. This is Melissa Edwards. Since graduating from BTW, I went to OSU where I have received a BS in Physics and an MS in Leaching, Learning and Leadership. I currently work at OSU in the Physics Department as a lab manager.

Hey Class of 1996, just came across this website trying to find pics of the new school... kinda sad that our school is no more. No more prefabs, No more back parking lot, but I understand they left the seal intact- we're Hornets, we have priorities! Anyway, for those who care, I'm in Tulsa about to graduate law school. I'm newly married with no kids but I have a crazy dog and a garden that keeps me busy.
As we look back at our high school experience, remember:
“A friend is someone who will help you move. A real friend is someone who will help you move a body.” -Unknown

Hi everyone! I'm so glad to see that BTW has a website like this where we can all reconnect. Julianne Kirk here, yes "Kirk's daughter"

I spent this past year serving as a Visiting Professor at Ball State University in Indiana - yes, David Letterman's alma mater. I will move to Northern New York in July and in the fall begin my permanent tenure track job at the Crane School of Music at the State University of New York at Potsdam. It will be cold up there, but I'm excited to move to such a beautiful part of the country.

I've spent the last 4 years in Rochester, NY at the Eastman School of Music (you've heard of Juilliard?? Eastman is higher ranked than Juilliard) and recently completed my Doctorate in music.

You can look me up on my personal website and keep up with my busy-ness: www.juliannekirk.com

I hope everyone has a wonderful 2006 and if I'm in town for it, see you at the reunion!

julianne1977@gmail.com

Hi all...life has been good. I attended Oklahoma State after BTW majoring in Computer Science...graduated in 2000. Jeff and I got married in 1997--some of you were there. We moved to Peoria, IL after OSU where I worked for State Farm as a Systems Analyst. Jeff was an ME at Caterpillar. We had a little boy (Ethan Thomas) in Feb. 2003 and later decided that we wanted to be close to family. In the summer of 2004, we quit our jobs and moved to VA to take over the Jordan family business--Able Auto Service. We had another little boy (Tyler Jefferson) in Feb. 2006. I'm staying home with my boys and enjoying east coast life. Jeff and I celebrate 10 years this May--can you believe it?

BTW just isn't the same...the class of '96 was the last TRUE set of Hornets to graduate.