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Pioneer Park Link Updated: 5/6/08
This site is operated and funded by members of our class.
Class Administrator: Stacie Raish Drake*
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20 Year Reunion Announcement!
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Still Rockin' After 20 |
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Monday,
June
2,
2008
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Got a request? Want to add a song to the Jukebox? Click here!
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Site Summary and Index |
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Tuesday,
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3,
2008
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HEY EVERYONE! So here it is, OUR site! All the reunion information, up-to-date classmate profile pages, and 80s flashback you have secretly been dreaming of (dont deny it). We have been receiving lots of RSVPs and feedback, but there are still many folks who have yet to express their intentions - why not do it now, with a quick jump to our dedicated class page:
WWW.WESTVALLEY88.COM
We have worked to minimize your cost for all weekend activities. The result is that only two have fees attached, beyond the inevitable bar charges: the Saturday night Riverboat Discovery excursion ($40 for adults 16 & over, or $30/kids 8-15), and The Family Picnic on Sunday at the park formerly known as Alaskaland ($10/$5). To streamline the process, we have Paypal buttons posted on our dedicated class page (see link above) for easy payment.
There is much more planned, however, beyond the Riverboat and Picnic. Scroll down for a complete list of weekend activities, or use these quicklinks to jump: |
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Prefunction |
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Thursday,
June
19,
2008 - 7:00 pm
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Silver Gulch Brewing Co. 2195 Old Steese Highway |
No Host: Pay As You Drink |
Our friends from Lathrop 88 and Monroe 88 will be joining us for this event!
Silver Gulch Brewing and Bottling is located in the Fox Roadhouse in Fox, Alaska. Look for the large, silver-colored metal building at the intersection of the Old Steese and the Steese Highways. Entrance to the Brewery is located on the right end of the building.
Please check out their website for more information. |
Event URL: www.silvergulch.com |
Event Contact: Brian Bemis
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Pikes Mixer |
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Friday,
June
20,
2008 - 6:00 pm
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Pikes Landing Deck |
No Host: Pay As You Drink |
This is the official kickoff of our 20-year Reunion Weekend!
Bring your families and reconnect with all your old friends! Revisit the good times and laugh at the cliques and rivalries of the past. Enjoy the midnight sun from one of Fairbanks' premier and enduring hot spots: The Pike's Landing riverdeck.
Please note that this event, as well as all of our events throughout the weekend, are open not only to class members and our families, but also to friends from other West Valley classes and Faculty. Please share our site at WWW.WESTVALLEY88.COM with anyone you think might be interested. They can even register as guests and do a profile, or leave notes on the message board. We recognize that our families are defined in a myriad of ways, and we are here to celebrate everyone!
Cheers! |
Event URL: pikeslanding.net/ |
Event Contact: Brian Bemis
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School Tour |
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Saturday,
June
21,
2008 - 1:30 pm
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3800 Geist Rd. |
Brought to you by way of donation to the Class Reunion fund! |
I know what you're thinking. Why would I want to take a tour of West Valley? I know every mother-lovin INCH of that place! But do you? Do you REALLY? (ok, those of you who have kids attending West Valley probably do...)
But check it out: there have been loads of changes to our Alma Mater. For instance:- From 1996 - 2001, the school underwent a 32 Million Dollar renovation, more than doubling the classroom space - the school's capacity is now at 1300!
- As of the 2004-2005 school year, West Valley had over 1250 students and was the largest high school in the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District.
- In addition to new (since our time, anyway) clubs and activities such as Baseball, Softball, African-American Culture Club, Amnesty International, Tennis, GSA, and a Christ-Centered Youth group, there are now Boys and Girls Soccer teams as well as a full sized soccer field!
- What else has changed? Come and see!
So come check it out...we will gather in the parking lot at 1:30 and then head on inside. Bring your kids - we can reminisce while they roll their eyes at us! |
Event Contact: Aaryn Valencia
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Riverboat Discovery |
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Saturday,
June
21,
2008 - 6:30 pm
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1975 Discovery Drive |
$40.00 Adult (ages 16+) / $30.00 Kids (under age 8 free) |
 6:30 pm: Boarding time for the Discovery II
7:00 pm: PROMPT departure!
9:00 pm: The boat returns
EXTRAS:- SLIDESHOW: On various tv screens throughout the boat, IF you send Kim (Tanner) Radman pictures to put this together...hint hint...GOT PICS? CLICK THIS BUTTON!
- ENTERTAINMENT: Local band WET THUNDER
- CATERING: Provided by MIDNIGHT SUN CATERING-Doug & Sonja Campbell. Our class contact for catering is Dickie McManus Travinksi. Please contact her directly with questions and/or concerns.
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Event URL: www.riverboatdiscovery.com/ |
Event Contact: Brian Bemis
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Make Checks Payable To:
Brian Bemis
Mail Payment To:
PO BOX 526, Roscoe, IL 61073
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Midnight Sun Fun Run |
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Saturday,
June
21,
2008 - 10:00 pm
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Unofficial Event |
Please contact Karla directly if interested in participating in this event. It's going to be a lot fun. She already has a running list of participants and is working on a head count to order some fun t-shirts. Remember, you can walk too!
This, the third-largest foot race in Alaska, attracts more than 3,000 runners from around the state and the Lower 49. It has become a tradition of sorts among some participants to wear costumes, for which prizes are awarded (costumes are optional). The race starts at the University of Alaska Fairbanks Patty Center, winding through residential neighborhoods, and finishing at Pioneer Park (formerly Alaskaland). For further information, contact the Midnight Sun Fun Hotline at 452-6046, or call (907) 452-7211. You might also try the United Way Web Site. |
Event URL: www.fairbanks-alaska.com/midnight-sun-run.htm |
Event Contact: Karla Ruth (Secor) O'Donoghue
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Family Picnic |
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Sunday,
June
22,
2008 - 1:00 pm
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Pioneer Park - Moose Creek Shelter |
$10.00 Adult (ages 16+) / $5.00 Kids (under age 8 free) |
The Moose Creek shelter is located near the volleyball court. Don't forget your comfy camping chairs!!
Debbie is heading up the Alaskaland Committee and could use some volunteers. Can you help with the setup? Maybe transporting food, or carpooling folks who need rides? Do you have ideas for activities? Maybe games for the kids? Please contact Debbie directly with your ideas and enthusiasm.
Please plan to stick around until 5:00 if at all possible. We will need everyone available to pitch in with CLEANUP!
SCHEDULE:12:00-1:00pm set up BBQ etc
1:00-4:00pm PICNIC TIME!
4:00-5:00pm clean up - ALL HANDS! |
Event Contact: Debbie Lundberg (LaJiness)
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Make Checks Payable To:
Brian Bemis
Mail Payment To:
PO BOX 526, Roscoe, IL 61073
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Class Donations |
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Wednesday,
January
1,
2020
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The following classmates have donated funds to support our class reunion. Please feel free to visit WWW.WESTVALLEY88.COM and click on the link labeled CLASS DONATIONS. There you will find a handy PayPal button for your convenience.
THANK YOU, in advance, for your support!
Rhonda Wuorio Flagstad
Renee Wuorio Rolland
Erik Gullickson
Eric Backlund
Jodi Bonacci
Debbie LaJiness Lundberg
Ginger Stock McKenzie
Anita Gabriel Rentzel
Kimberly Tanner Radman
Kraig Hogenson
Tanya Childress LeDonne
Diana Denny Bowling
Tara Flanagan Johnson
Jodi Sole Brookes
Brian Bemis
Stacie Raish Drake
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Event Contact: Brian Bemis
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Make Checks Payable To:
Brian Bemis
Mail Payment To:
PO Box 526, Roscoe, IL 61073
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Submit Your Pictures Here! |
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Wednesday,
January
1,
2020
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This button above is for you to send me a NOW photo for your profile (we already have your THEN). Feel free to have your family with you in the photo.
LOOK AT US ALL GROWN UP!
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Class News
5/2/2008
Cha-Ching....
Find your way to www.westvalley88.com and pay for your reunion fees asap. This is your only option if you will be using your faithful credit card. Saying that you're coming and paying up a
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4/14/2008
20% Discount
Guess what? You can get a 20% Discount with Denali Raft Adventures for just being a part of the ROCKIN' CLASS OF 88. You can't kick down all the cash to fly up there and not raft the river!
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3/24/2008
Profile Updates
As you can see we've been busy this past few days locating classmates. Now we're keeping our fingers crossed that all of you that we've spoken to on the phone will update your profiles with
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Location Team
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Stacie |
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I would like to recognize those that are |
Mon 5/5/2008 9:48 AM |
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Updated RSVP List
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Stacie |
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I think I have a correct name list (as o |
Sat 5/3/2008 12:40 PM |
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Sunday Event
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Eric Backlund |
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Hey Deb, have you talked to Hotlicks abo |
Thu 5/1/2008 8:51 PM |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JENNIFER MICKELSON!
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Erik Gullickson* |
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOOOOOOOOOOOOO YOOOOOOOOO |
Thu 5/1/2008 10:48 AM |
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Ideas!!!!
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Debbie LaJiness Lundberg |
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Anyone have suggestions or ideas for Sun |
Sat 4/26/2008 10:39 PM |
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Class Funds Vote
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Stacie |
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When this BANG of a party is over, we wi |
Sat 4/19/2008 10:36 AM |
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Ryan Slabaugh
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Stacie |
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I lost Ryan's info in the data wipeout. |
Wed 4/16/2008 4:40 PM |
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What is the * for?
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Stacie |
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The (*) indicates that an updated photo |
Wed 4/16/2008 4:38 PM |
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Teachers
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Stacie |
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Please invite our Teachers/Staff/Coaches |
Mon 4/14/2008 6:44 PM |
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Shane Lowry, #88!
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Erik Gullickson |
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Well folks, with Shane's profile update |
Fri 3/21/2008 12:39 PM |
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Great
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ruk |
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It is good to see more people logging i |
Thu 3/20/2008 3:29 AM |
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Aaryn Valenica |
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I hate to break it to anyone who was on |
Sat 3/15/2008 7:36 PM |
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Atten: Gullickson
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Stacie |
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Erik, you're doing an awesome job with t |
Thu 3/13/2008 5:58 PM |
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Ms. Shawna!
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Erik Gullickson |
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Ms. Shawna, Welcome to the site! I love |
Thu 2/21/2008 9:38 AM |
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GUESS WHO!!!!!
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Shawna Bailey~ Ms.Shawna |
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make sure to let me know what's up so I |
Wed 2/20/2008 7:03 PM |
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Today's Featured Biography
Marcy Harbut
Oh dear God, I can't believe that horrible yearbook picture is on the Internet! I have to chuckle nostalgically when I think back on my Waver days in high school, even though my wardrobe is more Banana Republic than Goodwill these days.
I live in Southern California in Pasadena, just east of L.A. After leaving Fairbanks I finished high school in Long Beach, California, then got my B.A. in English from University of California, Riverside. I worked as a newspaper reporter for a few years and then jumped into the tech boom fray by taking a tech writing job with EarthLink, then a private company. I was there about 11.5 years, working the last 6 years as a manager, and left in Sept. 2007.
I now work as a technical writer for a couple astronomy projects at Caltech. (Ask me about exoplanets! Go ahead...I dare ya!) I'm getting married next year to a wonderful man, a first marriage for both of us. In my spare time I teach Kundalini yoga, scuba dive, experiment with vegan cooking, and travel internationally as much as possible. Last year I took a two-month sabbatical and backpacked around India; other countries I've visited include much of Southeast Asia (Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand twice, Phillipines), France, England, Costa Rica, Bonaire, Belize...and a few other places. Plus I've been all over the U.S., mostly for business but I've always managed to fit in some sightseeing. (See my Flickr blog for pix.)
I actually didn't graduate with my WV class because I left for California in '87, but I remember so many of you from University Park, Ryan Jr. High and grades 9-11 at WV. It's been a kick browsing through this site and reading your bios. I won't be attending the 20-year reunion because it's happening at the same time as a yearly yoga festival/camping trip that my friends and I plan attend every year. Summer Solstice is a big deal for us wacky, new age Californians!
I hope everyone has a rockin' reunion this summer!
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Engagement |
Congrats Aaron to you and your bride to be! Wishin
Posted by: Kimberly Tanner Radman*
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2/21/2008
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Engagement |
Congratulations to Aaryn Valencia. He has "popped
Posted by: Stacie Raish Drake*
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2/14/2008
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