Welcome Class Of 1997

*****CLASS NEWS*****
GREETINGS TO ALL!!! After graduating high school I joined the Marine Corps, got married shortly before I ended my 5 1/2 year term and was blessed with a
beautiful baby girl who is about to be 5. I then moved to KY with my parents for 3 months and I later joined the Navy. My total service is now over 10 years and I'm looking to retire out of the military. I am currently stationed at NAS Jacksonville, FL. It feels weird just thinking that I've been out of school for over 10 years and on top of that I'm about to hit the big 30!!!
Henry Martin

Hello everyone I currently reside in Portsmouth, after graduation I went to Tidewater Tech and received my associates degree in computer specialist and I now work at EVMS and I have a 2 year old daughter.
Latoya Reddick

I am happily married as of July 2006 to the most wonderful women, Lora. We had our first child (Alexander Justin) on October 28, 2007. I am currently working in production management at K. Van Bourgondien. We own our home in the Western Branch area of Chesapeake. I look forward to seeing all of you in 2012.
David Temple

I recently received a degree in Korean from the Defense Language Institute in Monterey, CA and have finished my time in the Army and have a job in Mooresville, NC as an Advanced Technology Instructor with Emerging Technology Support, LLC. My wife and I are selling our home in Tennessee and are looking forward to the next chapter in our lives in North Carolina. I hope life is treating everyone well.
Jeremy Snell (Mick)

I am still living in Hampton, VA, raising my beautiful and vibrant little girl Angela. I'm looking forward to graduating ODU next year with a BS in Psychology and moving on to Graduate School soon after. I've served 8 1/2 years in the Army National Guard and am still working as a Marketing and ISS contractor for The Army Distributed Program on Fort Monroe. Life is great and I hope that everyone is doing well!
Rachel Gilmartin

Just after High School, I helped my father run his automotive business and I volunteered as an EMT with the City of Va Bch (Kempsville)...The most educational hobbie I've ever had!!! I was married and had my first child (a little girl) in 1999, My son was born in 2003...I am currently Assistant Service Manager at Hall Chevrolet in Western Branch, and I live with my husband and children in the Simonsdale section of Portsmouth...Can't wait for the reunion, I am looking forward to seeing everyone!!!
Crystal Perry Price

"We did it! My wife Ashley and I finally moved into our new house. It's an oldie but a goodie! We're doing great. Ashley's the Assistant Customer Service Manager at the Food Lion on Moses Grandy Tr. by the waterway, and I'm working my tail off as an HVAC Mechanic. We're still around ol' Deep Creek, in Loxley Gardens. We'd love to hear from any and all of you! Those of you who remember Courtney James (Cabigon)????.....I married into the family!!! I still have a hard time realizing that Courtney James is my SISTER-IN-LAW *hahaha* Anyway, hope to see as many of you as possible at the reunion. Take care and God bless!"
Derek Hayley

I joined the Air Force immediately after graduation and spent 5 years in the military living in various countries. I married a US Marine in 2000. Then spent 3 years in the Army National Guard. I currently live in Newport News and work at Christopher Newport University.
Danya Lefko LaLonde

Hello everyone, Since High School I have been living life to the fullest. I am currently employed with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Virginia Beach . I STILL reside in Chesapeake, Va. with my 19 month old son Dontae Parker Jr. (my World). My last name is still Vass for right now but I am working on it :)......I hope everyone has been doing great and I hope to see you all soon

Teana Vass

I am so happy to see everyone doing well. I am also doing well in Gaithersburg, MD (DC metro area) with my husband of 7 years. We have two beautiful little girls whose pictures I will be adding later, ages 6 and 18 mos. Their names are Rihana and Tahirah, they are the joy of our lives. I have been blessed to have a career as a Wireless Procurement Manager and also provide technical support for smartphones, pda’s, laptops, etc. I can’t wait to be reunited with you all. May God Bless!
Toi Sugars-Stevenson

Sean and I got married in 2003 and have 2 amazing children! I am teaching second grade in Chesapeake and Sean is in the Coast Guard. We just bought our first home in NC!
Jennifer Johnson Gomez

Hello Class of '97. Ten years and where has time gone? I hope to make our class reunion and is excited to see everyone once again. My handsome husband of 9 years, DJ (Roy c/o '96) and I have recently relocated to Ramstein/Vogelweh Air Base in Germany. We have three beautiful children, Kayla 8, Desmond 6 and Dorian 2 who are adjusting well to our new location. I graduate from Bellevue University this August 2007 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Technical Studies. We are getting older (30 is the new 20!) but I hope life is full of excitement for all my classmates and their families. See you soon!
Sophia Anderson Hudgins

Looks like everyone is doing just fine. Well I graduated from Virginia Tech in 2001 with a BS in Health & Physical Education and continued on to receive my Masters degree in Health Promotion in 2003. During my last year of undergrad, I got into the sport of Bodybuilding and did well enough to turn professional (after only two shows!). Six months ago I left VA and now reside in Arizona and currently work at Arizona State University as an Administrative Assistant at the Graduate School of Life Sciences.
Karly Green

Hello Everybody! I can't believe it's been almost a decade already! Since I fell off of the map, I have received a B.S. from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, a M.A. from Webster University, and am currently enrolled in a PhD program. I am a Captain in the U.S. Air Force and married to a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps. No children just yet--life is way too busy. We're currently stationed in Charleston, South Carolina for another year or so…but I'm writing this from lovely Iraq! I hope to make it back in time to attend a reunion. It would be great to see all of you again! Cheers!
NEVAH M. JONES

Since graduation I received my B.S. in Criminal Justice at Elizabeth City State University in 2000. I'm currently enrolled in NSU Masters of Criminal Justice Program and work as a Mental Health Counselor for at risk youth at Keystone Newport News. I'm not married and have no children. It's been a long time and I'm ready to see you all very soon.
Crystal Cooper

HI EVERYONE! I CAN'T BELIEVE HOW LONG IT HAS BEEN SINCE SEEING EVERYONE, 10 YEARS IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER! WOW WHAT A YEAR 2006 HAS BEEN SO FAR, MY HUSBAND AND I STILL RESIDE IN MARYLAND WITH OUR 2 BEAUTIFUL GIRLS, HANNAH & PEYTON. HANNAH HAD TO UNDER GO A SURGERY IN APRIL AND ALMOST 4 WEEKS LATER SHE HAD COCHLEAR IMPLANT SURGERY & SHE HAS DONE SO AMAZINGLY WELL WITH HER "NEW" FOUND HEARING, TECHNOLOGY IS SO AMAZING! WELL THAT’S ABOUT IT FROM HERE, HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL SOON. TAKE CARE & MAY ALL YOUR WISHES COME TRUE.
JENNIFER (BRIGGS) BAGGETT

Hey everybody, Rhiannon and I are so happy to hear that everyone is doing well. We got married in July 2001 after we graduated from Virginia Tech. We are currently living in Virginia Beach with our three kids Madelynn Elizabeth, Jonathan Spencer and Collin Andrew. Currently I am working in a local hospital as a Cytogenetics Lab Technologist and working on my Masters of Public Health from EVMS. Rhiannon is staying home raising the kids full time and will be heading back to school after I finish my masters. Best Wishes to all and hopefully we'll all see each other again next year.
Jonathan and Rhiannon Harris Herrick

On May 31st my husband and I brought our first house together in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Kelly Ungvarsky (Farnham)

We just found out that we are expecting our first miracle child! We are so blessed!
Heather Hackworth Taylor

Hello Everyone! Long time no hear from. I haven't seen most of you since graduation. I hope that you all are greeted in great spirits. A lot has happened since that day so long ago in June of 1997. Since then, I have graduated from Norfolk State University with a BS in Computer Science with an emphasis in Mathematics, taught as an elementary school teacher, got married to a Marine, became an At-Home-Mommy of two beautiful girls (Alliyah & Jaelynn) all while moving a couple of times. I am now in Jacksonville, NC stationed at Camp Lejeune. Now, I'm just waiting to see what happens next!
Leah Downing Travers

After reading all the wonderful news of how you all are doing, I wanted to catch you up on where life has taken me since graduating. It has been a fabulous ride that is really just getting started! In the summer of 2002 I graduated from Longwood University with my BS in Athletic Training. Along with studying, I also met a wonderful man there who played football at Hampden-Sydney College. I returned to the area to attend Old Dominion’s Graduate program for Athletic Training and worked at Virginia Wesleyan College. After earning my Master’s Degree I began working at Norfolk Academy where I am now the Head Athletic Trainer. Lee and I were engaged in September 2005 and are currently planning a September 2006 wedding and building a new home in Southampton County where we purchased 15 acres this summer. I’m looking forward to the reunion!
Antoinette Bradshaw

Hey everyone, I hope you all are doing well since I have seen most of you last. I currently reside in Chesapeake, for the next few years at least. I am working with Lenscrafters at this time and have been with them for about 6 years now, working my way up the ladder of optics. One more year and I will be a licensed optician in the state of VA, and from there I will be going back to school to finish my degree in Business Administration. I hope to see everyone at the reunion.
Jason William Brown

I was married to James Phillips (C/O96) on December 30, 2000. We are currently residing the Baltimore MD suburb of Abingdon. I graduated from Old Dominion University in May of 2000 with a BS in Science of Geology. James & I have a daughter, Hailey, who will be 2 in April.
Laura Copeland Phillips

After high I attended Norfolk State University and received my Bachelors Degree in Mass Communications. Currently I'm working in the Traffic department at a local television station and residing in Hampton Virginia where I purchased my condo. No husband and no children just me and my "purse dog" Paris living life to the fullest! I can't believe its been 8 years since graduation...I feel so old!!! C yah at the reunion...Cheers
Tiffany Blackwell

"Since last anyone heard from me quite a bit has changed in my life. I'm no longer the Executive Chef at Vivo Cucina or Freemason Abbey or any restaurant for that matter. In fact, I have given up the restaurant business completely. I know...what a waste of a Culinary degree. :) I now currently own my own Tile company. I have gotten engaged to the most wonderful woman I've ever met, Torey Peak . She is a Baker by trade, but she's giving that up and going to Nursing School to become an RN. Also, I am the VERY proud father of a ten month old baby girl named Isabelle August Devaney. She was born September 3rd last year and has really taught me about the miracle of life. As I type this I stand about 18 hours from closing on my new house. E-mail us anytime, I really look forward to hearing from anyone and everyone."
Thanks, Scott, Torey and Izzy Devaney

I'm getting ready to start my 2nd year in my Radiology program and my scheduled graduation date is June 29, 2006. I'm no longer with Larry and with my program I definitely stay busy. There's a new potential on the horizon, but nothing serious b/c we both agree school has to come first. I'm really loving radiology and once I'm finished with this and become a Registered Radiologic Technologist and after being in the field 2 years, I plan on taking a Physicians Assistant program through MCV in Richmond for Radiology. I'm very blessed and glad to see and hear that you all are doing so well. Looking forward to seeing all of you at our 10 year reunion.
Kelly Stanfield Drake

Hello class of 97'! Since I left the States I haven’t heard from most of you. I would love to keep in touch with my friends… A quick update on my life: I graduated from college in Brazil in 2002 and during that time I’ve worked for Disney for over one year and now I am working in an American consulting firm called Accenture. I am planning to spend a couple of days in Chesapeake in September this year and would love to see you all! Anyone out there who remembers me and we talked please write me. I would love to hear from any of you!
Wilson Faria

What's up Class Of '97? Just wanted to say hi to all... For those that don't know I am currently living in the Greenbrier section of Chesapeake with my wonderful girlfriend that I met in California last year (Melissa). And if all fares well with my job, I am planning to transfer out to San Diego before the end of this year! Wish the best for all!
Daniel R Gabel

Hello class of 97'! It's been so long since I've heard from any of my classmates. I would love to hear how things are going in your lives. A quick update on my life: I graduated from college in Georgia in 2001 and moved back home. I met my husband now, Alex, once I got back home, but he's not a Creeker, he's from Va. Beach. We've been married for over 2 yrs now and are working on having kids. We live in the Greenbrier area and I work at SunTrust Bank in Va. Beach. Well, that's what's going on with me. Anyone out there who remembers me and we talked please write me. I would love to hear from any of you!
Courtney James Cabigon

Mariel Brown graduated from W&M in 2001 with a degree in accounting and is working as a Senior Internal Audit and Tax Specialist for The Christian Broadcasting Network. On November 16,2002 she married Travis Johnson at Deep Creek Baptist and they currently live in the Riverwalk section of Chesapeake.

How is everyone? I am great!! I was married in November 2000 with my best friend Amber Gattis as my Maid of Honor. Now 2 years later I am expecting and am so exciting. I am due in August (yes, I will be pregnant during summer). Hope that everyone achieves goals and stays healthy!!!!
Jamie Schoolcraft Cole

Cpl Douglas R. Weston III is in the United States Marine Corps and has been for four and a half years. He is now a Range Control Crew Chief stationed at Twentynine Palms, California as part of the training command. Basically he is in charge of a crew that controls by radio, all aircraft, ground units, and live fire exercises for the 937 square mile range training base. He is also a civilian pilot and fly quite frequently in his off duty time. He is working slowly but surely at a bachelors degree in business management, so he can continue on in the military as a commissioned officer and a military pilot.

"Always maintain a kind of summer even in the middle of winter."
-Henry David Thoreau

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Sophia Lynn Anderson "Snow" (Hudgins) Germany Husband: Roy (CO96) Children: Kayla, Desmond & Dorian hudg06@aol.com updated 3-11-07	David Barkow wokrab3000@yahoo.com My Website	Cecilia Bentulan "CeCe"	Tiffany Blackwell Hampton, VA TiffanyNicole79@yahoo.com
Antoinette Bradshaw Fiancé: Lee Occupation: Head Athletic Trainer Employer: Norfolk Academy abradshaw@norfolkacademy.org	Jennifer Briggs (Baggett) Maryland Husband: Charles Daughters: Hannah & Peyton jensblessedbytwo@msn.com last updated: 11/18/06	Glenda Brinson (Swenson) Kailua, HI Husband: Shane Occupation: Yacht Interior Decorator Employer: Self ~ Out To Sea Interiors glenda_swenson@yahoo.com updated 8-5-07	Jason William Brown Chesapeake, VA Employer: Lenscrafter Shyballer2@aol.com
Mariel Brown (Johnson) Chesapeake, VA	Jodi Burch	Jenny Cahoon (Jones) Chesapeake, VA Husband: Brent 2 Children : Will & Zoey Occupation: Orthodontist Asst. Jennyln_1979@yahoo.com	Jeremy Carroll Chesapeake, Virginia Wife: Kimmie Occupation: Student & Children's Pastor golfjc@cox.net new 3-25-07
Tina M Chafin Fiancé: Mark Sabater tmchafin@cox.net new 1-20-07	Lamar Claiborne Christopher Newport University c/o 2002 Bachelors in Biology goldon006@yahoo.com new 5-7-07	Crystal Cooper cjcooper@cox.net new 12-10-06	Laura Copeland (Phillips) Abingdon, MD Husband: James Phillips (C/O96) Daughter: Hailey
James Cox Chesapeake, VA Wife: Tracy Occupation: Nuclear Electrician Employer: Norfolk Naval Shipyard jscox@cox.net updated 4-8-07	Krissy Cravens (Davis) Virginia Beach, VA kcdavis@cityofchesapeake.net updated 11-22-07	Jason Crowder Moyock, NC Jasonvc1979@gmail.com new 10-21-07	Ron Curry Chesapeake, VA Wife: Marlana Orsborne (c/o97) Children: 2 Currys4u@aol.com
Jeffrey Davis	Scott Devaney	Leah Downing (Travers) Chesapeake, VA Daughters: Alliyah & Jaelynn dems_79@hotmail.com	Wendy Elliott (Blandino) Chesapeake, VA Married 2 Sons wmblandino@msn.com
Wilson Faria Sao Paulo, Brazil	Kelly Farnham (Ungvarsky) Virginia Beach, VA Husband: Stephen kellydfarnham@hotmail.com	Quana J. Frost Maryland qjblufo@missi.ncsc.mil	Daniel Gabel Chula Vista, CA Occupation: Government Contractor My Websites: Empire of Fork & Empire of Forkette
Michelle Gettier (Medwick) medwickm@hotmail.com updated 1-9-07	Rachel Gilmartin Hampton, VA Daughter: Angela Reese rachel.gilmartin@us.army.mil updated 12-2-07	Karly A. Green Arizona updated 1-28-07	Heather Hackworth (Taylor) Suffolk, VA Occupation: Accountant
Rhiannon Harris (Herrick) Virginia Beach, VA Children: Madelynn Elizabeth, Jonathan Spencer & Collin Andrew jandrherrick@yahoo.com	Derek Hayley Deep Creek Wife: Ashley James	Jonathan Herrick Virginia Beach, VA Children: Madelynn Elizabeth, Jonathan Spencer & Collin Andrew jandrherrick@yahoo.com	Courtney James (Cabigon) Chesapeake, VA roxygirl007@cox.net updated 9-23-07
Erin Johnson	Jennifer Johnson (Gomez) North Carolina Husband: Sean Children: Ascencion and Alyssa Occupation: Teacher jennjng@hotmail.com new 4-1-07	Aries Knoll Vero Beach, FL Employer: U. S. Coast Guard halfflip78@hotmail.com	Danya Leftko (LaLonde) Newport News, VA Married Employer: Christopher Newport Univ. drachekonigin@yahoo.com new 7-1-07
Daniel Luoto	Henry Martin Jr Orange Park, FL Wife: Raquel Daughter: Imani Employer: United States Navy martin2533@aol.com updated 7-20-08	Jermaine May Atlanta, GA	Melissa Melton laura2316@cox.net
Crystal Miller Deep Creek Crystalmichele4@aol.com	Catherine Morgan Nevah Jones Charleston, SC Married Captain, USAF Miss_Nevah@yahoo.com new 1-5-07 updated 1-21-07	Marlana Orsborne (Curry) Deep Creek Husband: Ron (c/o97) Children: 2 Currys4u@aol.com	Crystal Perry (Price) Portsmouth, VA Married Children: 1 Son & 1 Daughter firefighter_daughter@yahoo.com new 10-21-07
LaToya Reddick Portsmouth, VA Children: 1 Daughter Employer: EVMS College: Tidewater Community College toyatb@yahoo.com new 3-22-08	Nikki Robins (Keegan) updated: 12-2-06	Daniel Rountree Wife: Tina Children: Trevor and Hailey danielrountree@msn.com	Patrick Royster
Jamie Schoolcraft (Cole)	Jeremy "Mick" Snell Clarksville, TN Occupation: Advanced Technology Instructor Employer:Emerging Technology Support, LLC snell9779@gmail.com updated 1-28-08	Kelly Stanfield (Drake) Southampton County, VA	Toi Sugars-Stevenson Gaithersburg, MD Married Two Daughters tsugars45@hotmail.com new 6-24-07
Brandy Taylor Chesapeake, VA taylorbrandy1@gmail.com updated 9-22-07	David Temple Chesapeake, VA Wife: Lora (7/06) Children: Alex Occupation: Production Management davidtemple@cox.net updated 2-17-08	Donald Thomas	Lisa M. Thorne (Lambrecht) Chesterfield, VA Married: 4/13/2007 Husband: Richard Occupation: Credit Union CFO lisalambrecht79@yahoo.com updated 5-7-07
Teana Vass Chesapeake, VA Son: Dontae Parker, Jr. Employer: Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield te_vass@hotmail.com new 6-24-07	Stacie Watson (Hunt) Married: 4/8/06 swhunt@kaufcan.com updated 9-30-07	Douglas Weston Twentynine Palms, CA	Tori Whitley Tori.Whitley@norfolk.gov new 7-1-07
Rebecca Wimbley (Williams) Chesapeake,VA Husband: Christopher Children: Karissa, Skyla and Jacob Occupation: Domestic Engineer (Fulltime Mommy) poetryangel78@yahoo.com new 4-20-08	Mandy Willey (Allen) Chesapeake, VA Husband: Joshua E. (C/O96) Children: 3 Ib trouble78@aol.com updated 1-10-07	Brian Zinszer Northern Rhode Island Wife: Melissa (Missy) Occupation: Veterinary Technician brianthevettech33@yahoo.com updated 12-10-07

Hello all, Okay, here is your next chance to buy both of my books. I will have abook signing at The Gallery at Military Circle Mall on November 16th 2007 from 6pm to 8pm. If you have any questions feel free to contact me. Attached are pictures of the books. Below are short synopsis of the books. If you would like an actual flier, I can have that for you. Next week, most of you will probably have fliers handy. Thanks to all who have supported me thus far. Just as an update. I sold my first 10 copies in 30 minutes at the last book signing! I will keep you all in the loop! Thanks, Tori Whitley
Freshman Orientation MysTory Lisa thinks she has seen much of what the world has to offer until sheenters her freshman year at a big time Georgia college. Her new boyfriend, Rodney, opens her nose to sexual and emotional episodes that she never dreamt of. But what happens when her first love pops back into the picture with ultimatums? With her new prospect in Rodney, how could she give up this man who is rocking her world mentally and physically? Who knew that college would be so exhausting? Even though her best friend and roommate offer their opinions, Lisa knows that her opinion is the only one that will change her life...or not! Paperback (6x9) 9781420873399 $ 13.40
The Other Side of Love, MysTory Twisted in the ultimate love triangle, Anthony is back, more confused than ever, still in love with Lisa and attempting to find ways to get close to her. His wife, however, has something else in store. She has grown tired of his "head over heels" love for Lisa and is looking to play the revenge card. Is she willing to let her marriage go in the process, or will her revenge backfire? Will Anthony find a way back to Lisa's heart by raising doubts about her engagement to Rodney, or will future wealth keep Lisa by Rodney's side? Softcover $19.95