Class of 2002

 

Beckman (Koloen), Nicola email: nicola_joey2400@yahoo.com What's up: Hello Everyone! Well my life has changed a lot in these years since Graduation. My biggest news is I am a newlywed to fellow alumni Joey Beckman!!! We were married December 18, 2004 and it was an awesome day. Mr. Thornton even sang at the wedding, and my best friend, roommate, and fellow TJ alum Jessica Merryfield was my maid of honor! We were lucky enough to be given a honeymoon to Cancun, Mexico so we had a great week there right after spending Christmas with both of our families. Unfortunatly now we are living apart for the first five months of marriage as he attends school in North Dakota and I finish up the year at Western in Bellingham. This Summer I will join Joey in North Dakota where I am transfering to the University of ND. We will finish our degrees there, Joey is studying to be an air traffic controler and I am studying to earn a degree in music ed. We both are anticipating ending the long-distance part of our relationship and moving towards the future. We wish you the best of luck in your future as well!!!   Love, Joey and Nicola (Koloen) Beckman

Bisom, Heather email: hbisom@ncag.edu What's up?:Hey classmates! Wow.. I can't believe it has already been over a year since I walked the halls of TJ. SO much has changed in my life, and I know that it is constantly changing in yours too! I am currently a Sophomore at Northwest College here in Kirkland. I LOVE living on the Eastside. It is an experience. I've never seen houses so expensive! I'm in my second year of Nursing pre-reqs. Next year I will be entering the Nursing Program to get my BSN. (RN) I'm not sure where the Lord will lead me. I'm looking at either SPU, Cedarville in Ohio, or continuing on here. It all depends on where I get accepted. I'm also working 20+ hours a week at a retirement home to pay for college. It isn't the best place, but it is in Redmond and the pay is good. That is all that counts! It costs lots of money to go to a private college. ($22,000/yr) I hope all of you are doing well. Please email me if you would like. I would love to hear how life is going for you! I havent talked to some of you since graduation. Keep in touch.

Collins, Paul      email: navyboyp18@yahoo.com      What's up?:Well hey there class of 2002 ! Even though I didn't finish my Senior year there at TJ I still consider it my home. where all of my freinds were at. Actually I ended up dropping out and getting my GED and then joined the Navy. I am working on my second year now and I love it. I am a Master-at-Arms (law enforcement) and I specialize in Anti-terrorism/force protection. Kinda like SWAT in many ways. Right now I am overseas dealing with this War. I am a part of operation Iraqi freedom and I couldn't be more Proud. I salute anyone who is willing to give up there life to defend our great countrys freedom as I do but being where im at also has many downsides. I would like to keep in touch with as many of you as possible. Please e-mail me back. I would love to hear what is going on with all of my friends from the class of 2002.

Conner, Morgan e-mail: pureluv331@aol.com What's up: Well its been a couple years since i graduated and it seems so long ago.  I joined the navy after high school and was picked up for the nuclear power program. So after boot camp i was sent to Charleston, SC for my A-school and then six months of power school.  Now i am a nuclear machinists mate third class (E-4). On April 28 my daughter was born, Janet Renae and she is so beautiful!  Now i go back into training for another six months and then i hope to be stationed in Bremerton to be close to family.

Haley, Shannon E-mail:Shantress6@hotmail.com Webpage: http://groups.msn.com/Shanniesphotos/shoebox.msnw What's up: Hey guys! How's it all going? I've been really busy since graduation. I went to Ashmead Massage school in Fife, and did a little enrichment at Highline CC. I live in Federal Way still in a one bedroom loft with my pets. Every now and then I'll hang out with folks from highschool, and it's always fun.

Mukai, Greg Email: Greg-Mukai@comcast.net What's up: Yeah, well i'm attending Washington State University as a student but am also a Cheerleader. I am currently a sophomore. I'm now 20 years old and since my B-day is Sept 14 1983....i'll be 21 early my junior year. Definately good stuff cause i'll be a great bar hopper. I'm majoring in Pre-law and obviously have at least 5 more years of college after this year. I am a member of Pi Kappa Alpha(Pikes) fraternity. I am back in Federal Way when I am on vacation from school. That's my life...I know I enjoy it.

Ross, (JJ) James E-mail: grrchopp844@hotmail.com W hat's up: Hey everyone, its been a long time! After graduating I joined the Army with the MOS of infantry and attended basic training and AIT followed up by airborne school and I can proudly say I have 5 jumps under my belt. I am currently assigned to the 1st battalion, 9th infantry regiment at Camp Hovey, Korea. Korea is an interesting country, and I can't wait to come home in august. In february I was married to my beautiful wife Stephanie and who is waiting for me back in federal way. I am currently waiting on orders for my next duty station although it will most likely be Fort Lewis. I know that within the next year I will more than likely be deployed to Iraq, but I am more than willing to do what it takes for my country. I am currently planning on attending Ranger school and air assault school as soon as possible. That's all for now, anyone who would like to keep in touch just e-mail me!

Satoran, Serena Email: serena5@u.washington.edu or IceRodriguez@msn.com What's up: I am attending the University of Washington where I am a Women Studies and Sociology Major with a Minor in Human Rights. So much has changed since high school. I'm engaged to an IB student from Mt. Rainier High School. His name is Taylor Evans-Race, he also attends the UW and is a Sociology and Psychology Major. We live on campus close to each other and hope to get married after graduation. We have the goal of attending Graduate school at the UW. I am looking at Law School and Taylor is looking into Sociology. I have been fortunate enough to keep in touch with many friends who have moved out of Washington state, and run into many other Raiders from time to time at the Univeristy of Washington!   Congratulations to Megan and Dave on their Dec. 18th Wedding!!!!!

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