Nanette Pawelek

After high school I went straight to UVSC (now UVU) and finished my Bachelor’s degree in English and Literature in 2004. I was pretty ecstatic to write about subjects concerning popular culture, literature, and film and realized that I had an insatiable thirst for knowledge. In the summer of 2004, I moved to Amsterdam, Holland where I began studying an M.A. in Cultural Analysis at the Universiteit van Amsterdam. On weekends I would hop aboard trains, planes, or catch a ride somewhere from someone and explore the contours of Europe and beyond. I found that education, culture, and backpacking really do it for me in life!
Some memorable trips include: backpacking through the Baltics (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania), discovering my ancestral roots in small villages throughout Poland, basking in the magnificence of fantastic cities such as Vienna, Prague and Budapest, taking off a week in between writing my Master’s thesis and flying into Ljubliana, Slovenia with a friend having absolutely zero plan and trekking through Croatia, Bosnia, Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria.

I wrote my Master’s Thesis about an annual rock concert in Nuremberg, Germany held on the former Nazi Party Rally Grounds (die Reichsparteitagesgelände) and finished my M.A. in 2006. In August 2006, I moved to Santa Barbara, California where I’m currently studying a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). I study 20th Century German and American Literature and Film. I passed my first qualifying exam in 2007 which analyzed documentary films about women in Afghanistan, took a lovely trip to Thailand and Cambodia in July 2008 with some friends, and am now working on my second qualifying exam in 20th Century German War narratives while teaching introductory German at UCSB.
I still have a few years before I’m finished, and definitely feel that a Ph.D. is the hardest thing I’ve attempted thus far. I sometimes get impatient with continually living the poor college student life but feel equally lucky that I get to learn and teach everyday and travel during the summers. It is no understatement when I say that travel holds the key to many of my greatest moments and experiences in life.

Michelle (Cooper) Lewis

So much has changed in 10 years, mostly myself! After graduation, I went to UVSC to get my Associates degree then went to Weber State University and graduated in Radiology. I worked at Utah Valley Regional Medical Center full time for 5 years and for the last 3 years (since becoming a mom) have only worked once a month.

I married Ian Lewis in the Bountiful Temple and we will be celebrating 5 years this July!

We have two children;

Nathan is 3 and Ella is 2 and they keep me very happy and very busy! After graduating from BYU, my husband started a Master Herbalist program, which he will finish up this month. It has been so great to learn and incorporate natural healing and nutrition into our lives. We just bought a house in Kirksville, Missouri where we will be moving in August for the next adventure in our life...........Medical School!

WHERE'S WALDO?

There's been some difficulty finding everyone to tell them about the reunion! This is a shout out to everyone who sees this blog... spread the word to EVERYONE!

If you see or know mom's or dads of members of our class or if you see someone at the grocery store.... tell them about the reunion!!

We don't want ANYONE to be left out!

THANKS!!

We'd also like you to take advantage of the Pay Pal LINK put on the sidebar of this blog site. If you haven't sent your money in for the reunion.... it's on here for you!!

Maranda (Lamb) Turner

I thought I would post a little something about us since we won’t be to the reunion. After graduation, I continued my studies at UVSC and completed my BS in Criminal Justice in 2004. I met my husband, Tyler Turner, in 2001 and we dated for a year and a half before tying the knot in August of 2002. We will be celebrating our 7 year anniversary this year and have had so much fun together.

Tyler is a Civil Engineer and works for Civil Science. I am a mortgage loan officer and work for Envision Lending Group. We are both workaholics, but we do find time to play in between all the work deadlines. We moved to Lehi nine months after being married and have been here ever since. We love it here. It is pretty much like Springville, but I miss living so close to the canyon to go jogging. We are tired of the quietness around our house so we are expecting our 1st baby in November.

When we aren’t working, we enjoy being with our family and friends. Tyler’s favorite past time is basketball, and I enjoy playing with the Bells on Temple Square. We are looking forward to the next 10 years. We hope all is going well with everyone else!

Taylor and Miken (Groneman) Gardner

Wow...can it possibly be 10 years already? It seems like yesterday I was walking up the high school stairs. I have enjoyed seeing some of our classmates faces on facebook, and those that I have been fortunate enough to see in person.So much has happened since 1999.

Taylor and I have been married 10 years (11 in August) and have 2 wonderful boys. Dade is 9 and Tayen is almost 7. We moved to Queen Creek, AZ two years ago and don't miss the Utah snow at all. I work as a chef and Taylor works for an online school called Walden University. I have been lucky to have Candice Gallegos marry my brother-in-law, Jack Stika to marry my sister, and Kasie Giles marry my brother.

I own an online candy store called Worth A Fortune, and hope to start a wedding desert catering business. I wish we could make it to the reunion, but are unable to-- do to work and life.

I wish you all the best!

Keeara (Barker) Terry

After High School, I studied Music(voice) at Snow College Ephraim UT. I married Brian Terry from Springville, In the Manti Temple January 2000. We bought a house in Spanish Fork in the fall of 2005. We have spent the last few years making this house our home. we have three kids Regina (7), Preston (5), and our little surprise Logan (2).

Brian works For SunRoc Construction as a Truck Driver, and I am a cashier at Kmart. We are also trying to start our own business It's called Terry's Quilt's - we make home made Levi Quilts and sell them at booths at the city days. We have our hands full with the kids, our jobs, and trying to get our business off the ground but we are so happy we barely notice.

Tiffany (Allan) Burris

It doesn't seem like ten years have come and gone, and yet so much has happened in that time. After graduation I headed to Utah State University. I had the best time and fell in love with Cache Valley. I changed my major a few times before deciding on Anthropology. During my second year at USU I met my husband, David Burris.

We were married in July of 2001. As if life wasn't exciting enough, we decided to add a baby to the mix. Our first baby, Emma Rose, was born in May of 2002. While I stayed home with Emma my husband went to school at USU. Dave also worked for World Savings Bank in Logan, Utah and then decided to go full-time as a loan officer. He worked there for two years before they transferred us to San Antonio, Texas. We were in Texas for almost three years. It was a wonderful experience to live outside of Utah. We enjoyed experiencing a different climate and a different culture. After great success with the company, we decided that we wanted to be closer to family. We made the trek back to Utah in December of 2007. It was hard leaving a good job and good friends, but it has been great to be back near our families. Since moving back, Dave has completed his training and licensing to become a Real Estate Appraiser. We lived in Smithfield, Utah for a while but then decided we like country living. We just recently moved to the Bear Lake area and absolutely love the quiet and peaceful atmosphere. We might even try our hand at farming a little! (By farming I mean we might get a few animals and plant a garden!)

During all the moving (nine times in eight years!), I have been able to take a few classes, here and there, at USU. I'm determined to finish my degree someday! I have also started my own photography business. I've had to put it on hold for a few months, but I love photography and hope to keep expanding my business. Emma, our oldest is now seven years old and we have added three more children to the family. McKay, our only boy, is five years old; Sophie is three years old; and Layla is 18 months old. And we are expecting our fifth child, due in October!

In addition to moving and having babies (what else is there?), my husband and I enjoy being outside, working in the yard, traveling, going to the lake, watching movies, video-gaming, and having fun with the kids!

It's been a full and life-changing ten years and I'm excited to see everyone at the reunion!

For those who are interested we have a family blog that I sporadically update: www.daveandtiffy.blogspot.com

Also, my photography blog can be found at: www.tiffany-rose-photography.blogspot.com

Michael Evans

Wow, 10 years. A lot has happened! To say the least, I went from to being a goof-off Ream's bagboy, to LDS missionary, to off n' on UVU student (as I can afford it!), who is studying film making. Along with film, I also really enjoy grounds care. I've enjoyed the various places I've lived and the many people I've met along the way. I'm not married, nor do I have kids. I'm still a single boy lookin' for a little lady to settle down with :) I live in Orem right now. Can't get away from Utah. I love the seasons way too much!!!

Kyrsten (Johnson) Talley

Greetings from Colorado. These past 10 years have flown.

After high school I tried the college thing for a couple years only to find out it wasn't for me. After deciding to "take some time off", Justus Talley walked in to my life. After a year of dating and even after meeting my family he wanted to marry me for time and all eternity. We got married May 1, 2003. For our first couple years we lived in Orem where I worked at a Dr's office as a receptionist and Justus went to BYU. In July 2005 we had our first daughter Izzy (Isabelle). She has been so much fun. She has the sweetest spirit, and is always making me laugh. She is as girly as it gets and I love it.

After Izzy was born we decided to move in with my parents so Justus could finish school (which he graduated in April 2007 with his Masters in Information Systems), and I could stay at home with Izzy.

Then in 2007 I decided to go back to school and do hair. I worked hard and graduated a year later just in time to move to Colorado for my husbands job. Right after we moved out here I found out I was pregnant with baby number 2. In October 2008 we welcomed Max.

He is our big little man. At 6 months he was almost 20 lbs. He is starting to crawl and gets in to everything. He adores his big sister and is pretty chill but happiest when food is around. We currently live in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. We just purchased our first home about 2 months ago and having so much fun getting it "just right". It is a great starter home with everything we need for right now.

I am working at a salon and trying to get my home salon up and running so I can just work from home. Justus is working as an IT developer for a local gas company. Together we love to run and anything else outdoors. He is currently training for another marathon, while I am training for a local 5K.

We miss our family and friends in Utah, but love being out here in Colorado.

Our blog address is: talleytales.blogspot.com

Raeshell (Lee) Sorensen

Okay, 10 years to fill you in on, so buckle up, it's going to be a bumpy ride. After the festivities of high school graduation I signed up for school at UVSC with a full 2 year scholarship from that Sterling Scholar thing. I started off as an art major...I broke my right elbow from a horse kick so after that first semester I decided I didn't want to do that anymore. Changed to Biology. Throughout all this I was working full time as well...fun I know. I worked at Deer Valley teaching skiing for 3 seasons and worked at a bike shop in Payson for 2 summers while living in Springville and Orem.

After I got an Associates Degree I moved up to the BIG CITY, Salt Lake, and went to the U. I decided to go into Psychology, which only lasted a semester then I decided to go into Therapeutic Recreation. I worked for an entrepeneur of sorts in Salt Lake, I ran a character development program in elementary schools, we started a soup business, an international art symposium, an educational exchange program for Chinese government officials, planned events and many other such exciting things. I probably learned more at this job then in my 4 years of school.

During this time Benjamin Stephen Sorensen from Salt Lake City came into my life. We dated for about 6-7 months and got engaged. Ben is 6' tall with dark hair and he loves the same things I do. He is smart, good looking and fun. Never a dull moment with him. We got married in the Salt Lake Temple and moved into a small apartment downtown. He worked while I finished up my BS degree at the U with an internship at the National Ability Center (NAC) in Park City. The NAC provides adaptive and therapeutic recreation to people with disabilities. Through a series of interesting events that internship turned into me managing their equestrian program which I have been doing now for 2+ years or so. I get to teach children, youth and adults with physical, cognitive, emotional and social disabilities to ride horses while helping them build life skills in these other areas. I get to ride horses every now and then and I work with some amazing people. My hubby Ben got his CNA and is working on being a nurse. Ben and I play a lot now, we own 2 cute little heeler puppies and live in Heber. Ben is an amazing rock climber, I go with him and I also bike a lot. We camp, hike, and just play in the outdoors. Life is good and I am excited to catch up with everyone at the reunion.

Forthose who actually read this...you are welcome to keep up with our adventures at http://www.benandrae.blogspot.com/ and don't forget to have agreat day!!

Rebecca (Gardner) Lewis

After high school I attended Brigham Young University where I completed my undergraduate degree in psychology. While at BYU, I met my husband, David Lewis, from Taylorsville. We have two boys: Isaac (4) and Benjamin (1) who keep us happily busy. We are expecting our third boy in September. I feel very fortunate that I’m able to care for my children full time and have such an active role in their lives. We live in Springville and can usually be found planning a trip, exploring Utah’s beautiful canyons and parks on foot, on bikes, on skis – however we can, reading and finding creative ways to occupy our two energetic little boys.

Rebecca Gardner Lewis

beccalew@gmail.com

Sara (Sorensen) Po'uha

I can't believe it has been 10 years since graduation. I don't even know where to start. Right after Highschool a bunch of us Springville girls headed to SUU where we had a blast. I had a little too much fun so I had to part ways after a year. It was really way too much fun:) After that year I started attending UVSC and I changed my major from Education to Criminal Justice. I loved my classes and continued on with Criminal Justice. I ended up moving to Salt lake with some friends and we continued our good times.

I love to travel and we visited the Carribean, Florida, California and Hawaii (we went back to Hawaii several times). I made many memories and friends along the way. After graduation I quickly figured out that Criminal Justice wasn't for me, I didn't want to be a babysitter. I really wanted to work with teenagers and help them succeed. I decided that since I loved school so much I would go back and about a week ago I graduated with my Masters of Science in Counseling/School Counseling from the University of Phoenix. This past year I have been working as the 9th grade counselor at a school in West Valley. 6 years ago I met the man of my dreams, Jeff Po'uha, he is the best thing that has ever happened to me and about a year and a half ago we tied the knot:) He is wonderful and he has 3 amazing children, hopefully we'll be adding to that number soon. Jeff works at Hampton Inn and also does security. I can't imagine my life without him!

I can't wait to hear what everyone else has been up to over the last 10 years... See you at the reunion.

my blog is thepouhas.blogspot.com

SHAD ANDERSON

If you don't remember who I am, it's because I moved our junior year to Evanston, WY. After graduating I went to USU for a year before serving a mission in Baton Rouge, LA. I returned to USU and completed a BFA in drawing and painting. At the same time I completed the seminary teaching pre-service program and was hired as a seminary teacher.

That same year I married Bonnie Evans in the Bountiful Utah Temple. We were assigned to teach in Garland, UT and have been living there ever since. We have one child, a sweet little boy named Haken who will be two years old this June.