Class of 2000

Adamo, Nicholas M Email: mulishatroop32@hotmail.com   What's up:  Hey y'all, well since graduating in 2000, i spent a year partyin, livin it up. Then joined the Army in 2001.  I went into the Infantry knowin it was my home.  I spent a year with the 161st Infantry, then a year tasked out as a K-9 officer with the 62nd SF out of McChord AFB.  Currently I am stationed in good old Baghdad, Iraq.  I am back with the 161st Infantry. I am just finishing up my year long tour.  Should be back in WA sometime around November.  I will be getting out of the Army shortly after returning, and looking at Seattle PD and Fire, as possible post military career optioned.  Feel free to email me.

Atkin (Nichols) Autumn E-mail: zx2sport98@hotmail.com What's up: Hey fellow classmates! I'm in Las Vegas, NV now. I've been married about 1 1/2 years now. We have a baby, Noah, that is 5 months. He was born in March 2001. I am currently the accounts receivable/credit manager for Watec America Corp, a manufacturer of surveillance equipment for the government/law enforcement. I am also an intermediate EMT(I guess Mr. Dillon's sports med class had a big effect on me or something!) and try to volunteer when I have the time(not to mention energy!). Feel free to email me...I'd love to hear from all my old buds! If you wanna see little Noah just go to his website, www.babiesonline.com/babies/n/noahmichael. I hope everyone is doing well. Take Care!!

Balzarini, Andrew E-mail: ARbalzarini@cs.com What's up: After 3 years I'm finally going to be done at GRCC in June and off to the Art Institute of Seattle for a year. Currently I am on both radio stations at GRCC (keep your comments to yourselves) and am also second in command of the AM station. If anyone wants to keep in touch, just feel free to drop me a line sometime.

Barnard, Timothy E-mail: barnardtimothy@yahoo.com What's up: I graduated in 2000 and left Federal Way to become an infantryman in the U.S. Army. I am currently in South Korea, within sight of the DMZ, serving as a scout sniper in a light infantry recon platoon. When I am not training I try to spend as much time as I can in Seoul where I meet people from all over the world. I wouldn't trade my experiences here for anything but there truly is no place like home. Hooah, Timothy Barnard

Caessens, Eryn E-mail: eryn_81@yahoo.com What's up: I am going to Highline working on my A.A. Going to transfer to WSU or CWU. Hanging out with Christi McVey (c/o 2000) and Justin Brodley (c/o 2000). I still work up at Safeway (288th and Military). I would love to hear from any and all of you. Keep in touch!!

Fife, Erin E-mail: sassytass@aol.com What's up: HAWAII!!! What else do I need to say? No really... I love it at BYU-Hawaii. It's an international campus so I have friends from all over the world. For fun I go visit all the tourist sites, hang out in Honolulu & Waikiki, and (OF COURSE) hit the beach. I pulled out of last semester with pretty good grades and hope to do so next semester so I can transfer. (If I stay here too long I won't have any studious bones left in my body!)

Gordon, Heather email: tonicfri333@yahoo.com What's up: Hi, just stumbled across this site.  This is the shy, fat girl from high school who never talked to anyone.  Well a lot has changed!!  After graduating, I moved down to Olympia and started school at The Evergreen State College, home of the hippies.  Once i realized how much fun it was to party and be social, life became ALOT better!!  I'm in my (hopefully) final year of college, living with my soon-to-be husband and baby kitty in our own apartment, and annoying the neighbors with my car stereo.  Life has been great down here, planning to get married in May 2005, move down to Vancouver-Portland area, and become a primary schoolteacher.  Check out my website @www.xanga.com/reneergreener.com

Grant, Ken E-mail: dieter998@yahoo.com What's up: After Graduation i have been working around the local area and have been going to ITT Tech. in seattle, and have graduated in december of 2002. Now i am working for Zones Inc. as a Corporate Account Manager. I am planning a marriage in Early october of 03, and i am expecting my first baby in january of 04. hope that all of you are doing very well. talk to you later.

Hajizada, Adnan E-mail: adnan.hajizada@richmond.edu What's up: My name is Adnan Hajizada, and I was senior in the year 2000, in the great Thomas Jefferson High School. I was an exchange student from Azerbaijan. Some of you may know me as AD, Eddy, ID, Foreigner, Russian etc. Spending one year in TJ was the best, and at the end by the graduation I became a true Raider!! Upon my return to Azerbaijan, I started to studying in "Caucasian" University, Field: "Law". After comleting 2 years in this college. Finnaly I'm moving back to USA. But not to WA, hats off for Federal Way but I would like to see some other places thus right now I'm enrolled in University of Richmond, VA. Field: Political Scince. Staff members that supported me the most in TJ were Andrew Buchan and Deborah Coito with the help of their reccomendations I was able to receive full financial aid which means right now I'm studying for free. Please say them Hi! and give them a big Hug from me! If any of you do study on the East Coast or somewhere else please contact me, I miss you guys a lot!

Ianniciello, Alana E-mail: FlmngRose@aol.com What's up: Year 2000 graduate now attending UW in Seattle and having the time of my life. I have no idea what my future plans are, right now I'm getting all my basic courses done and having fun until it's time to settle into anything specific.

Irish, Tom Email: tirish@wsu.edu Website: http://www.wsu.edu/~tirish What's New:  Hey Everyone, Well I am finishing my Senior year at WSU I am double majoring in Management Information Systems & Electronic Commerce.  Julie Ross and I are going to get married on August 9, 2003.  I am currently working at Student Computing Services at Operations Manager.  I don't know where I am going to work after College but I will be sure to update everyone.  I hope everyone is doing good and enjoying life.

Janes, Brandon Thomas - "B.J" Email: brandontjanes@hotmail.com My Gallery: www.elizabethdoylegallery.com     What's up: Aloha fellow alumni.  After finally graduating, I moved to Maui.  I am now working as an art consultant for a prestigious art gallery.  Some of the pieces we carry are from Dale Chihuly – the Seattle glass artist. I love it, and after all the girl hopping I finally met my Maui princess.  We’re already on our fifth child! JOKING, we’re not even engaged.  So ladies . . . wanna meet me on the beach . . . lol.  Hope all is well.  Feel free to drop me a message in a bottle.

Jensen, Kristin E-mail: kmjensen@pepperdine.edu What's up: Right now I'm living it up in Malibu, CA as I try to survive 4 years at Pepperdine University. Anyone who wants to come visit is more than welcome--I'm sure those of you stuck in Washington could use some sun right now. I'm keeping busy with my English major and intramural volleyball, but I always have time for the beach!! My family is still in Federal Way, and my kid sister is now a good ol' Raider. Hope all of you that I know are doing well, and I hope anyone I don't know is, too!! :)

Johnson, Candace E-mail: candacesj@yahoo.com What's Up: I hope everyone is doing great! I am living in Beaverton OR now and I have been working with a Nationwide Property Management Company for the past 6 years. I am still single and loving life. I will see you all at the reunion. Take Care.

Leahy, Patrick John E-mail: Giantmcm54@aol.com What's up: attending University of Miami. aerospace engineering major. my permanent residence is in kent, washington. and i am employed at Napa Auto Parts. Graduated in the year 2000. my mountain bike is currently better than brian frederickson's and always will be. =+)

Manley, Doni E-mail: Booette2cute@aol.com What's up: I'm currently going to HIghline Community College (along with almost everyone else from TJ ;-) There's a really good nursing program there and I know a lot of people. I originally went to Green River for a quarter until I realized what I want to do with the rest of my life and that is help people. Nursing to me is a great way of doing that. I am hoping to get into Neo-natal nursing (with babies) and continue that career for the rest of my life. Any fellow ex-raiders (hehe) go ahead and email me!

Marsh, Jessica E-mail: JRSMIDGE@aol.com or MarshJ@cwu.edu What's up: I'm still in Ellensburg, enduring my senior year at Central Washington University. I'm majoring in Interior Design with an emphasis in Commercial Design. I have minors in Art History, Studio Art, Construction and Set Design. I'm President of the Interior Design Club and I work for the Ellensburg Public Works Department heading up random design jobs. I travel a lot to Design conferences around the country, and when I have time I do consultations with family and friends. I'll graduate in June 2004 and then move back to Seattle. I'm hoping to work for either NBBJ Architects or Callison.

McVey, Christi E-mail: BosToto19@aol.com What's up: Hey, I just ran across this web page one day at work.  I graduated from HCC in August with an AA.  Right now I am working in Auburn and I love it.  Lately I have been hanging out with Eryn Cassens from school, we are heading out to Vegas here in Feb. (2003) I just turned 21 so we will be partying!  Haven't really hung out with anyone else from TJ but I've seen a few of you around FW.  I would love to hear from you guys so hit me up via email!  Hope you are all living life the way you wanted to! Best wishes! Hope to hear from you soon.

Nelson, Sam E-mail: tjbandweb@aol.com What's up: After finally graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School in June of 2000, I decided to attend Central Washington University engaging in the Jazz studies. However, I'm constantly keeping my eyes out for a path in life that might lead to a real job, and not just some phony "Band Teacher" or "recording artist" job, so if any of you guys have any ideas, please email me.

O'Brien-Garcia, Bridget E-mail: bridget@kgrg.com What's up: Hey all. Still going to GRCC, and still involved with 89.9FM KGRG. Finally got a regular shift, Sundays 3-7pm. Feel free to listen if you're ever bored! Finally moved out.....to Milton...maybe not the most exciting place. But nice to be able to call it my own and be free. The future is looking quite good right now. I'm interning with Production at 107.7FM KNDD (THE END). Doing really well up there, learning a lot, meeting lots of great people, and getting involved in commercial radio, finally! And getting paid as well! Putting in for an overnight DJ position up there (*fingers crossed*). Planning on moving down to California within the next year, to live near Burbank, probably go to USC Northridge, and work at Drive-Thru Records. But first, planning my friends' West coast tour down that way to check it out (Ruckus and Down on Time). Lots of trips planned, including New York again in the fall. So my life is pretty busy and going extremely well. Hope everyone else is having as much fun as I am!

Roberts, Jason E-mail: matrixx@iamwasted.com What's up: I'm now in the US Air Force as an auto mechanic. Having a lot of fun, and I'm currently stationed in Germany. I know you all didn't expect me to be in the military, but it's coo. Oh ya, Jarrod Medina, I got a 1981 Corvette now. Think your Honda Prelude can keep up? I don't think so.

Ten, Andy E-mail: andy10@iname.com Fax: 209-396-9525 snail mail: PO BOX 4115 Kent, WA 98032 IB Bilingual Diploma, graduate - NW Invitational Judo Champion - 1999, 1999 WA State Judo Championship - 2nd Place. TJ class of 2000. Currently a Freshman at the University of Washington Possible major: Computer Science & Business or Electrical Engineering & Business.

Saunderson, Matthew A. E-mail: saundem@washington.navy.mil What's up: Hello y'all. I joined the Navy in January of 2001 and it was the best choice of my life. I've completed Hospital Corpsman School and completed Aerospace Medical Technician(AVT) school in Pensacola, FL. I'm currently deployed upon the carrier USS George Washington. I work in Medical dealing with at the pilots and personal involved in flight. I'm also in charge of flight deck duties during the days underway. Its hard to explain but I roam the flight deck during flight operations making sure personnel are safe and observing safety precautions. So far the countries that I have visited are few. Here's a few: Rota, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Suda Bay, Crete; Koper, Slovenia; Jabal Ali, U.A.E.; and Naples, Italy. I just got back from a six month deployment to the Mediterranean Sea from June 02 through December 02. It was great being on cruise and seeing Europe for free. I'm currently working on a Medical Degree as a Primary Health Care Manager, (Medical Doctor.) The Navy is paying for my schooling, so far I've only taken half a semester of classes in the past year due to being deployed to the Persian Gulf. If you want to find out more information about me check out classmates.com I try and keep that up to date as much as possible. Take care and see you around the world.

Wilson, Justin E-mail: blueclouds1982@hotmail.com What's up: Well, it seems like along time since I last found myself sitting in a high school classroom. Right now I still live at home, just earned my A.A. at Highline community college and next month I will be attending Western Washington University, studying Sociology with hopes that Sociology will prepare me for a career in law enforcement. I do want to be a police officer after college, and I am currently a volunteer for the Federal Way Police Dept. and I am going to interview for a job with WWU security/police position. I quit Safeway after high school, and worked for 1 1/2 yrs at SeaTac Airport as a "cargo agent". And now I'm just preparing for school at WWU and trying to squeeze in one last ride along with the FWPD before I go. I would love to hear from those who remember me or think they remember me or even if you don't have the slightest clue who I was. I hope everyone in the class of 2000 is loving life and living their dreams.

(Wood) Kline, Jessica email: Jessoleil21@aol.com What's up:Hey there everyone...Since getting married in November of 2002, a lot has changed! My husband and I had a beautiful baby girl in Feb 04 named Abby, and I'm a stay at home Mom--which is quite fun!  Still stationed out here at NSB Bangor, and should be for the next 2 or so years while the USS Michigan is getting fixed up and what not :) I'm planning on going back to school (hopefully) within the next few years, and I'll be going into a Culinary Arts program...haven't picked a school though!  Hope y'all are doing great!

 

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