Kokomo High School Class of '86 - 25th Reunion events are now set (July 29-30, 2011)!!!

What have you been up to since graduation?

Kokomo High School has been through many changes. The areas marked in yellow show the new construction since we graduated and the letters outline the nature of that construction.

A - Additional English and special edu. classrooms occupy the first floor and foreign language, math and science classrooms are located on the second floor.
B - Additional practice rooms for band
C - A much-needed second small gym and a cardio-fitness center occupy much of this area.
D - Boys and girls locker rooms
E - Career Center

Please post your profile & pictures below (and update as needed) and tell us what's been going on in your life!

Eric Acord

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Then

Occupation:  factory worker
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  2
From Eric:
After graduation I went into the Navy and was stationed in Alameda California. During that time, Lori Cardwell and I were married. We just celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary back in May. We have two children- Kortne age 18, just graduated from KHS this year. She has worked at Outback Steakhouse for two years. Our son Seth is 11 yrs. old and will be a 5th grader at Lafayette Park this fall. I have worked at Daimler Chrysler for over 10 years. Lori is a domestic engineer. We enjoy going to the ocean whenever we get a chance, and going to the races.

Lori Cardwell (Acord)

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Then

Occupation:  homemaker
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  2

Melissa Wells (Asfeld)

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Now

Birthday:  January 24, 1968
Occupation:  Nurse
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  4
From Melissa:

I am living in Avon, IN, on the westside of Indianapolis. I am married to a great guy and I have four kids. Kristen is 19 and a college freshman; Jacob is 14 and in his last year of junior high; Lyndsay is 10 and in 4th grade and Dalton was born 2/13/10. My husband is retired from the active army. He completed 3 tours of duty in Iraq. He's also been to Bosnia twice, Haiti once and lived for eight years in Germany. I am a triage nurse for a large urology practice. I enjoy my job a lot and anyone who knew my mom wouldn't be surprised at my choice of career. I enjoyed myself at the 20 yr reunion and look forward to a 25th! I don't think about it being so long ago! I look at my kids and think "It wasn't THAT long ago I was in high school myself!"

Joe Beatty

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Now

Marital Status: Married
No. of Children: 4

Richard Bentley

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Now

Birthday:  November 04, 1966
Occupation:  Martial arts instructor
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  5
From Richard :
After grad. left the next day and moved to FL. stayed for two years. Came back and lived a crazy (stupid) life for a few yrs. (had first child).   Meet first wife, lasted 7 (long) yrs., had two children. Joined Army (1/39 FA ABN) jumped out of planes and blew up a lot of stuff. Left Army in 95 as well as got divorced. Meet second wife (best thing that ever happen to me) have two children (total of 5, if anyone is counting) Been together for 15 wonderful years. Have a small dojo I built on side of house and I enjoy my family and training.

Wendy Gibson (Betts)

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Now

Birthday:  April 19, 1968
Occupation:  full time college student
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  4
From Wendy:
I still live in Kokomo, I dont think i will ever leave this city. Im currently a full time student at Ivy Tech and will graduate in december with a technical certificate in medical coding. My husband of almost 20 years works at Sams club on midnights and we have four children. My two oldest are 22. No they are not twins lol. One (Jason) is my stepson and he is moving here in October. Michael is also 22 and he will be attending Ivy Tech this fall. Peyton is 9 and going into the fourth grade, and Katie is 6 going on 21, and is going into first grade. I have two dogs.

Eric Bourff

Birthday:  February 22, 1967
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  1

Oliver Bradley

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Then

Occupation:  Jack of all trades,
master of none (slave to
the almighty chrysler)
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  2
From Oliver:
took me 34 yrs of life to figure it out. Our time on this planet is so small, each and every second is precious. Whenever an individual crosses your path in life thank them for sharing their precious time with you.

Timothy Bratton

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Then

Occupation:  Tool Engineer
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  3
From Timothy:
Graduated in 88 from Vincennes U. in Mechnical Design, went back to school in 96 at IUK for Mechanical Eng. Work at Hittle Machine & Tool Indianapolis. (3) kids, (1) son 20, (1) Stepson 15, and (1) Stepdaughter 13. Only been married 2 years, I held out forever and then caved in!

Holly Cason (Brown)

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Then

Occupation:  homemaker
Marital Status:  Married
No. of Children:  2
From Holly:
I have been married almost 16 years to my college sweetheart. I graduated from Ball State University in 1990 with a B.S. degree in Legal Administration (paralegal degree). I worked as a litigation paralegal for over 7 years and then switched careers to Pharmaceutical Sales. After my second child was born I decided to stay at home (my kids' personal driver). I have two wonderful kids who keep me busy. Claudia (9 years old) and Blake (6 years old). My husband and I live in Indianapolis.