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1995 - Adrienne Andress
Adrienne graduated from The University of Texas-Houston Health Science Center Dental School in 2003. She resides in Houston and practices dentistry at a community health center in Stafford, Texas (southwest Houston area.) (updated 01/05)
1995 - Hector Chavana
In 2000 Hector graduated from the University of Houston as a cum laude graduate and as a graduate of the honors college. He was accepted and enrolled in
U of H’s MBA program, but decided to create his own business. He is now a mortgage broker and proprietor of New Day Lending (newdaylending.com), specializing in home equity and residential purchases. He is also a part-time real estate investor. Additionally, Hector has formed an organization called La Raza Justice Movement to help defend the rights of Chicano/Mexicano people (larazajusticemovement.org). Before graduating he married Claudia Guerrero, another Ike grad. They have one daughter named Citlali, which in the Mexican language means “of the heavens.” (updated 10/05)
1995 - Greg Faulk
Greg had worked for mosquitoesandflies.com, but now owns Copperfield Mosquito Systems, Inc. which is based in Naples / Bonita Springs, Florida. The website for that will soon be http://www.copperfieldmosquito.com. (updated 10/03)
1995 - Dalana Cardenas Harwood
Dalana is married, has three beautiful daughters and is living in Athens, Texas. She is working at the Henderson County Sheriff's Department as a 911 Dispatcher and is in the Navy Reserves. Dalana is also attending school to become a nurse. (updated 03/05)
1995 - J. Troy Fisher
Troy graduated from Texas A&M and is now in the military. (updated 03/02)
1995 - Flor Heras-Lomax
Flor graduated in 2001 from U of H - Central Campus. She has been married for two years, no children yet. Flor currently works for the Department of Justice. She loves reading books and being outdoors.(updated 05/05)
1995 - Matt Lacey
Matt graduated from the University of Kansas in 1999 with a BS in Aerospace Engineering. That summer he was in the NASA Academy at Ames. After that he got his MS in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford in 2001. Matt now lives in Cape Canaveral, Florida where he is a Presidential Management Intern and Liquid Propulsion Engineer working on NASA's new expendable rockets at the Kennedy Space Center. (updated 08/02)
1995 - Brenda Ortiz Moctezuma
Brenda attended North Harris Community College and proceeded to graduate from the University of Houston Dowtown with a BBA with a major in Administrative Mgt. She has been working for a benefits and trust company for 8 years as a Trust Administrator. Brenda is also a member of a local salsa dance company, Salsa Azteca Dance Company. They perform at many local events and clubs. She married Robert Moctezuma on February 21st, 2004. They live in North Houston and don't have any children right now, but hope to have one soon!
(updated 05/05)
1995 - Suzanne Calpito Ragsdale
Suzanne graduated from the South Texas Scool of Law on May 19, 2007. Prior to that she received her BA from the University of Texas. She will take the bar exam in July, 2007. (updated 05/07)
1995 - Christopher Ruggerio
Chris is in his second year as a high school assistant principal in Klein ISD. He taught 3 years of Adaptive Behavior in KISD before moving into administration. He completed his Masters in Educational Administration from Sam Houston State in Dec 07 and holds a BS in Psychology from the University of Houston. Chris continues to remain active in the community and is a certified rape crisis counselor in the State of Texas. (updated 02/08)
1995 - Alexandra Saldaña
Alexandra received her Bachelor of Arts degree in 2001 from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio, Texas in Bilingual Education. During her time at OLLU she was involved in several activities especially becoming one of the six founders to a Latina sorority-Alpha Rho Lambda Sorority, Inc./Alianza de Raices Latinas. They established the Epsilon Chapter.
She currently works for Northside Independent School District as a bilingual teacher in San Antonio. She has taught over the years Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 2nd grade. In May of 2007 she received her Master's degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio in Curriculum Instruction with an emphasis in Early Childhood.
Alexandra recently became engaged to Patrick Nicholas Villarreal and are expected to marry in 2009.
(updated 07/07)
1995 - Kenneth J Wallin
Kenneth is currently living in Norway and is married.
(updated 08/04)
1995 - Jennifer Welch
Jennifer has been working full time at Neiman Marcus for about 6 years and loves her job. At the same time, she has attended classes at the University of Houston, Downtown, and is very close to finishing her Bachelors in Accounting. (updated 03/04)
1995 - Allyssa D. Wheaton-Rodriguez
Allyssa graduated from the University of Houston in 1998 with a BA in Political Science (with honors). She then received her JD from the University of Houston Law Center in 2001. Allyssa began working for the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development in Fort Worth, Texas as a Legal Honors Intern in 2002. She has since been converted to Attorney Advisor with HUD. In March of 2000, she married Arturo (Arty) Rodriguez, also an Eisenhower alumnus. In September 2007, she and Arty had a baby boy, Bennett Avery Wheaton Rodriguez. (updated 01/08)
1995 - Arturo (Arty) Wheaton-Rodriguez
Arturo graduated from the University of Houston with a BA in Political Science in 1999. He received his Masters in City & Regional Planning from the University of Texas in Arlington in 2005. He now works as a planner for the City of Fort Worth. In March 2000, he married Allyssa Wheaton and in 2007, they had a baby boy, Bennett Avery Wheaton Rodriguez. (updated 01/08)
1995 - Michael White
Michael ttended Stephen F .Austin State after graduation. In 1998 he graduated from the Defense Mapping School in Alexandria Virginia. Michael joined the US Army as a Geospatial Analyst and served in Operation Iraqi Freedom for 14 months. He now resides with his wife and daughter in Honolulu, Hawaii.
(updated 03/05)
1995 - Danielle Witchet
Danielle received her B.A. in English from Texas A&M. She taught language arts for two years at Shotwell M.S. and is now finishing her third year at Cook M.S. in Cy-Fair. She has an M.Ed in educational administration and is pursuing an M.Ed in counseling, both at Prairie View A&M. Danielle is single with no kids and still lives in Houston. She recently volunteered in Mexico for two weeks teaching English. (updated 02/05)

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1996 - Erica Grimes Alley
Erica married her high school sweetheart, Joshua Alley, on October 2, 1999. They have a little boy, Hunter Franklin, three years old, and now live in Dayton, Texas. She is an Educational Assistant for Kindergarten and 1st grade Special Education students at Stephen F. Austin Elementary in Dayton ISD. Erica says she loves what she does, but nothing beats being a mommy.
(updated 02/05)
1996 - Tamara Atkins
Tamara and Danny had twin boys on September 13, 2004. Their names are Ryne Douglas and Pierce Thomas. Tamara loves being a stay-at-home mommy.
(updated 010/05)
1996 - Carlos Aya
Carlos is now the global server administrator for an engineering firm in Houston. (updated 01/03)
1996 - Clarence Batts
Clarence Batts graduated from Trinity International University, Deerfield, Illinois in the Spring of 2001 with a B.A. in English Literature. After working for several nonprofit organizations and church oriented ministries from 1996 to 2001 in Nebraska, Illinois, Michigan and Wisconsin; Clarence moved to California to work as a counselor for a drug and alcohol program for teens. He currently works as a Life Coach and Support Counselor for foster youth at Future Families, a social service agency in San Jose, California. He also volunteers at Advent Group Ministries. (updated 04/06)
1996 - Charles Bryant
Charles is the Quality Assurance Coordinator at the American Bureau of Shipping. He has been working in the Information Technology field for the last 8 years. Charles is married with a son, and resides in Spring, TX. He has an Associate's Degree, holds several IT-related certifications, and is attending the University of Phoenix to finish a BS in Business and Information Systems. Hobbies are Basketball, Texas Hold'Em and Pool. (updated 12/05)
1996 - Cameo Bua
For the past 3 years Cameo has been the Gulf of Mexico Regional Administrative Assistant for a major oil field company. She is currently taking classes at night with the intention of completing a BS in Mechanical Engineering or Petroleum Engineering. However, that may change as she has 3 years left and is weighing other options. Hobbies include drag racing and auto crossing her Cobra, horseback riding, camping, and mainly spending time with family and friends. She has never been married nor does she have any children at this time. Cameo does, however, cherish the two pit bulls that she rescued, and a cat that she has had since high school.
(updated 06/04)
1996 - Ja'Net Carpender
Ja'Net attended Prairie View A&M from 1996 to 2001 and graduated with a degree in Computer Engineering. She currently works for the Greensheet as an Outside Account Representative. Ja'Net is not married and has no children. (updated 08/06)
1996 - Rodney Covington
After high school Rodney attended Stephen F. Austin State University where he was a member of the men's track team as well as the Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity. After college he moved to Dallas and resided there for two years. Rodney is now living in Houston and is a transportation manger at a local distribution center. He is married and has a 20 month old daugher name Shanynn.
(updated 05/06)
1996 - Valerie Liles Cruzvillarreal
Valerie married in the fall of 2010 and has a 1 year old daughter. She lives in the Houston area.
(updated 09/11)
1996 - Dianne Cupps
Dianne graduated from the University of Houston with a degree in Graphic Design. She works for a design firm in Montrose where she also lives and plays. Dianne started doing Stand Up Comedy in 2003 and can be seen performing at the Laff Stop, Rudyards and various other clubs. She still enjoys flying sideways and thinking upside down. Some things never change.
(updated 10/05)
1996 - Khalilah Davis
Khalilah went on to Texas A&M University where she completed her Bachelor of Science in 2000. From there she attended the University of Texas Houston Dental Branch where she finished her Doctorate of Dental Surgery in 2004. Khalilah currently works for the Harris County Hospital District Dental Department and is engaged to be married in September of 2005.
(updated 02/05)
1996 - Jason Dimiceli
Upon graduating from Eisenhower in 1996, Jason enrolled into The University of Texas at Austin to study mechanical engineering. He ended up transferring to the music school at UT and graduated in 2002 with a music education degree.Jason taught at Westfield HS, then San Marcos HS, and finally arrived at McNeil HS in Round Rock where he has been the Associate Director of Bands since the fall of 2004. During the summers of 1997-1999 he toured in The Cavaliers Drum and Bugle corps from Rosemont, IL. While with The Cavaliers he performed in 41 states and in Canada.
In July of 2001 Jason married his college sweetheart, Jennifer, and in July 2003 they had their daughter, Emily Grace. Jason's family currently lives in Round Rock, Texas. He spends his free time on the golf course, arranging music, reading books, or in the kitchen cooking. (updated 06/10)
1996 - Lindsey A Doringo
Lindsey graduated in 2001 with a degree in automotive technology. Later he graduated from the Volkwagon & Audi Academy in 2002. He is a computer electonics Audi specialist. He also minored in business finance and has about one year to go. Right now Lindsey is working for Advancial Federal Credit Union as a Loan Processor & Member service rep. He is also involved with several Japanese and Euro club organizations. Although he is not married and has no children right now, he would like to do both in a few years.
(updated 01/05)
1996 - Jeff Downing
Jeff attended Texas A&M University where he earned a Bachelor of Science
degree in political studies, with a minor in religious studies. Immediately after graduating
from Texas A&M, Jeff moved to Washington, D. C. to work in the White House as an intern for the Clinton Administration. After returning to Houston, Jeff enrolled in South Texas College of Law and earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence in May of 2005. After passing the bar, Jeff joined the District Attorney’s office as a prosecutor. Jeff later opened his own successful firm, The Downing Law Firm, focusing his practice on criminal defense, juvenile, family law, and general litigation. Jeff resides in Oak Forest. In August, Jeff will be married to Taneka Johnson, an attorney. He is currently running for Houston City Council, District A
(updated 05/09)
1996 - Tanisha Haynes
Tanisha is working for de La Garza Public Relations these days. She was senior class treasurer at Ike and will begin planning the 1996 reunion in 2005.
(updated 08/04)
1996 - Tara Rankin Helmer
After graduating from Ike, Tara went to North Harris to work on a nursing degree. She became a Certified Nursing Assistant and only needs to take a few more classes to become a registered nurse. She is currently working fulltime at Southwestern Bell as a Revenue Management Representative (collections rep,) waiting until she has the time to go back and finish her nursing degree. Tara was married on 03-04-2001 to Joseph (Kyle) Helmer. She does not have kids yet, but hopes for them in the near future. (updated 11/03)
1996 - Scott Hynes
Scott is living in Katy, Texas where he has been happily married since March of 2006. He is looking to start a family soon. After obtaining his Associate of Arts degree in 2005, he attended the University of Houston-Downtown and received his BS in Interdisciplinary Studies, graduating Magna Cum Laude with a 4.0 in May, 2008. Scott is currently a Junior Purchasing Agent for an international shipping company in Houston, but will be looking to move to the Austin area later this year.
(updated 06/08)
1996 - Jeralan J. Kannady
Jeralan spent one year at Concordia College in Seward, NE on a football, track, and academic scholarship. He transferred to Sam Houston State in 1997 where he recieved a BS degree in 2002. Jeralan was in the MS program until personal issues forced him to leave in November of 2004. Currently he is working for Fitness Connection in Greenspoint Mall, where he is the Operations Manager. Jeralan was married but is now divorced, no children. For fun he reads, works out and enjoys the Downtown nightlife. (updated 04/05)
1996 - Rosslyn Kelley
Rosslyn is still living in Houston, working for JPMorgan Chase. Since her employment began in 1998, she has held several positions with the company and is currently working in the Commercial Loans department (compliance area.) In September, 2006 she will graduate from the University of Phoenix with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management and a Bachelors of Science in Information Technology. Rosslyn is not married nor does she have any children.
(updated 01/06)
1996 - Sabrina Kennedy-Andy
Sabrina is married and has a seven year old son named Michael Christopher Andy who is the best thing that has ever happened in her life. At this time they are planning to have more kids. She attends Lakewood Church and is an active member. After graduating from Eisenhower, she attended Prarie View University for two and a half years, studying education. After that she attended the Champion School of Real Estate. Sabrina would now like to start a business of her own, an assisted living home where she can help elderly people. Sabrina says she is really living life to the fullest. (updated 06/06)
1996 - Deepa Kulkarni-Ozarkar
Deepa graduated with a B.S. in Mathematics from UT Austin in 2001 and earned teaching certification through the UTeach program. After that she moved to Plano, TX, where she taught 10th grade math at Jasper High School for four years. Deepa is now working on a masters in counseling at the University of Texas at Austin (again)and loving it! She and her husband live in northwest Austin. See their picture (updated 04/06)
1996 - Anika LeBlanc
Anika graduated from SHSU in Huntsville with a BA in Criminal Justice. She is currently substituting at her favorite place to be, Ike. She is in the process of becoming a certified teacher and entering graduate school. Anika is not yet married but has fallen deeply in love with her son, Dylan Dominik LeBlanc, who was born July 11, 2002. He is her motivation, her spirit and her joy. Anika says she can't wait to see everyone at the reunion.
(updated 03/05)
1996 - Jasmine Lee
Jasmine graduated in 2000 with a BA in Radio and TV from Sam Houston State University. She then obtained her Masters in Multidisciplinary Studies from Stephan F. Austin University in 2004. She is currently a professor at North Harris College and an activity coordinator at a prestigious apartment complex. She doesn't have any kids nor a husband, but is living a fulfilled life.
(updated 03/05)
1996 - Kristy Leiber
At Ike, Kristy was the yearbook and newspaper editor for a couple of years and was in the band for three years. She graduated from Texas A&M University in May '01 with a BS in Journalism. Currently, Kristy is working for a glass fabricator/manufacturer in Houston as a print/publication designer in sales and marketing. She is also the plant's safety coordinator. (updated 09/02)
1996 - Jeanette Ingham Love
Jeanette went to Texas A&M University and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts in 2000. She got married in 2003 and has 2 beautiful baby boys - Austin is 2 and Kyle is 6 months. Jeanette is working for a selling partner of DHL called Worldwide Express as a Key Account Executive and loves it! She is looking forward to seeing some old friends at the ’96 reunion!
(updated 05/06)
1996 - Brian McKeever
Brian is a journeyman electrician here in Houston. He also has his own home inspection business. Brian was married in 1999 and has a 3 1/2 yearold, and a 3 month old baby. His wife is a school teacher in Spring Branch ISD and loves it. (updated 11/06)
1996 - Enolia "Nicky" Melonson
Enolia, known as Nicky, is employed at the Harris County Sheriff's Department. She has a 6 year old daughter, Kortni Shynelle. Nicky has been living a happy, peaceful life since graduating from Ike. She aspires to be a Deputy with Harris County in the near future and is excited about the reunion in 1996. (updated 03/05)
1996 - Kentay Miller
Kentay is living in New York City and working at JP Morgan Chase as an Assistant Vice President, specializing in Investment Management/ Structured Finance Products. He plans to attend the University of Albany Law School in Spring of 2007. (updated 12/05)
1996 - William Morales
After spending four years in the Marine Corps, William is now working in Austin. He is also finishing his last two years at UT where he is majoring in Electronic Engineering and Design. (updated 03/01)
1996 - Christopher Ochoa
Chris went to North Harris CC for 1 year before leaving school due to his father being ill. He took a part-time job so he could stay at home to take care of his dad. His father eventually could not fight any longer and passed away. Christopher soon found himself with a daughter, a part-time job and no way to pay all the bills. He went homeless, then he and his daughter, Jordyn, bounced from house to house while he looked for a job. Eventually, Christopher met a man who had some issues going on in his life. He was older than Christopher, but he listened to him. He eventually put in his 2 week notice at his job and told his boss that he knew of a guy who was a good person and a hard worker. That same boss called Christopher for an interview and he started the next day. Starting out as a simple order puller making $7.00/hr, he was promoted 3 times and is now the warehouse manager of All Pro Fasteners in NW Houston. His daughter is now 6 years old and attends Frazier Elementary in the Cypress-Fairbanks School District. (updated 04/07)
1996 - NaTarsua Player
NaTarsua works in Owner Relations at El Paso Production. (updated 08/01)
1996 - Robin Porter-Meachum
Robin graduated from the Center for Advanced Legal Studies in June of 2003 with an Associates Degree in Paralegal Studies. She is currently employed at the law firm of Haynes and Boone LLP in the Litigation Department. Haynes and Boone was rated one of the top 25 law firms to work for in the United States. Robin married Devon Meachum in June, 2006. She has one son, Jayce, and a baby on the way.
(updated 10/06)
1996 - Michael Richards
Michael attended GMI:Engineering and Managment Institute (now called Kettering University) in Flint Michigan. During his time there he co-oped with General Motors at their Orion Assembly Center. Michael graduated in 2000 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in automotive engineering. He still works for GM at Orion and currently is the departmental planner for General Assembly Maintenance. Residing in Michigan in the Metro Detroit, he is married (3 years in June 05) and has a 4-month old child, Luke Nicholaus. Michael is attending Oakland University for a Masters in Business and Administration and should complete that in April of 2006. (updated 05/05)
1996 - Charity "Nicole" Semien
Charity is attending U of H, Downtown where she is getting her BA in Early Childhood Education. She should graduate in May, 2007. She completed her Associate's degree at NHC in 2005. Charity has 2 children (boys) and is currently working near Hwy. 290 at Banta Global as a quality inspector in receiving. She purchased her first home in Cypress, Texas last August and is engaged to be married this May. (updated 02/06)
1996 - Micah J. Smith
Micah graduated from Wiley College, a private institution in east Texas, with a B. S. in Accounting. He worked for Enterprise Rent a Car for about two years as an Area Accountant, and is now employed with ACS in Dallas, Texas. Micah has a fiancé, Sherida Smith of Grand Prairie, Texas; and is scheduled to be married in April of next year.
(updated 12/05)
1996 - Tory Taylor
Tory is married with two beautiful kids, ages 3 and 5. He works at the Reynolds Company as an electrical supplier. Tory attends the Lake Houston Church of Christ and says that life is great when you keep God in your life. He and his family and will be residing in the Woodlands in a couple of weeks as they move into a new home. His cell number is 832-640-7714 and he would enjoy talking to classmates.
(updated 08/05)
1996 - Crystal Whitt Tomlinson
Crystal is living in San Antonio and recently got married in June, 2004. She worked for HEB Grocery Company for six years, but decided to leave the company so she and her husband could start their own photography business. Life is great! She owns a beautiful home and has an awesome new husband and 3 terrific stepchildren. As of now, Crystal and her husband are not planning to have children for a long time. Instead they will focus their attention on getting the business off the ground and on traveling as much as possible.
(updated 10/04)
1996 - LaShonda Townsend
LaShonda married her high school sweetheart, also a classmate graduate of 96', Michael Townsend. They have two boys Kadarius (8) & Kameron (3). They are living their life to the fullest and can't wait to see everyone at the class reunion.
(updated 03/05)
1996 - Albert J. Vara
After graduation Albert attended the University of St. Thomas, receiving a BA in Communications in 2000. A movie that he wrote and produced opened at the Angelika Theatre in September, 2004. The movie, I Know You Love Me: The Who Is Shannon Douglas Story, won the 2004 Houston Multicultural Independent Film Festival's People's Choice Award.
(updated 09/04)
1996 - Debbi Vatzlavick
Debbi got a great new job working for AIMCO Properties at their Contact Center in Denver. She is a Team Lead within the Contact Center and communicates with hundreds of properties every day. She is also a full-time student, working for a Business Degree and taking an average of 15 hours a semester to get it. Somehow, she still manages time with her 5-year-old. Debbi wants to continue to live in Colorado, but is looking forward to seeing all the old faces next August for the reunion!
(updated 11/05)
1996 - Ayanna Walker-Williams
Ayanna graduated from the University of Houston with a BS in Criminal Justice and certification to teach Early Childhood throught 4th grade as well as all-grades Health. Later she received her Masters in Psychology Mental Health Counseling. She became a teacher, married in 2004 (no children yet) and purchased a home in Houston. (updated 05/06)
1996 - Rolundra White-Rodgers
Rolundra went to the University of Houston for two years before transfering to the University of Phoenix where she received a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management. She is currently attending Letourneau University, working towards her MBA. Rolundra is employed by Waste Management in the accounting department where she has worked for 6 1/2 years performing account billing management for all of the Houston Metro commercial services. Married for almost two years, she does not have any children yet. She and her husband enjoy dancing and riding their horses. Her God and her family remain the most important things in her life. (updated 07/06)

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1997 - Langston Adair
Langston graduated from Prairie View A&M University with a B.A. in architecture. He is now working on his Masters at the University of Houston (Sports Admistration.) He taught 5th grade science at Aldine's Caraway Intermediate for 3 years, but is now living in Oakland, CA and working for the Oakland Raiders of the National Football League. In July of 2005 he married Amanda Branch who also graduated from PVAMU. (updated 09/06)
1997 - Maritza Bautista
Maritza obtained her BA in Psychology with a minor in Studio Art from Texas A&M International University in Laredo, Texas. From 2004 to 2007 she worked as the gallery coordinator for The Laredo Center for the Arts, a non-profit community-based arts organization.

Other arts organizations she contributes to include Hecho en Encinal, a small grassroots organization in the rural community of Encinal, Texas and the AKA Collective, a group of artists and arts educators who work together to develop the exhibition and performance programming at Sound Alternative Space for Contemporary Art, in Laredo, Texas.

She has recently been accepted into the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she will pursue a master of arts in Art Education. Maritza's work includes printmaking, sculpting, and working on experimental short films and music. She has a natural tendency to promote art, creativeness, happiness and peace! Her gratitude goes to Mrs. Breedveld and Mr. Venable for all their encouragement. (updated 05/07)
1997 - Josh Burns
Josh got married in January, 2002 in Arlington, Virginia. He's working downtown at the Hilton Americas and is in training for management. Josh is also slowly but surely working towards his degree in History. (updated 11/04)
1997 - Samantha N. Campbell
Samantha graduated from Texas A&M University December 2002, with a BS in Kinesiology and a specialization in Sport Management. She is currently the Assistant Athletic Director and Program Coordinator for the Houston City Club. Samantha is also a personal trainer and massage therapist at her club. She is keeping busy and living life to the fullest. (updated 02/04)
1997 - Joseph J. Ceasar
Joseph graduated from the United States Military Academy at West Point, NY in June of 2001 with a B.S. in American Politics and a minor in Environmental Engineering. Upon graduation he was commissioned into the U.S. Army as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Air Defense Artillery. After marring his wife, Joy, in February of 2002, he served in Iraq from Feb '03 until May '03 where he traveled from Kuwait to Baghdad. Joseph was awarded the Bronze Star and was honorably discharged in December of 2003 as a First Lieutenant. Now that he is out of the military, he has moved back to the Houston area and is living in Cypress, Texas. Since March of 2006 he has worked as a construction manager for Lennar Family of Builders. Joseph has also started an investment education and trading company called Investors of the Kingdom. (updated 11/06)
1997 - Tam Chu
Tam attended Ike from 1993-1995. She moved to Arizona in 1995 and graduated from Alhambra High School in 1997. Tam graduated with a B.S. in Biology from Arizona State University and is currently attending medical school at Midwestern University in Arizona. She will be finishing her second year in medical school and taking her first Boards exam this summer.
(updated 05/08)
1997 - Montray Cruel
Montray received a dance scholarship to Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana and attended NSU from 97- 99. She majored in Accounting and minored in Dance. When she tore her ACL ligament in her left knee at the beginning of her junior year in dancing practice, she came back home to have knee surgery. There she met her soul mate in church. They have a five year old little boy and are planning to get married within a year. Montray is Front Desk Administrator for Data Projection, Inc. Montray is loving her life and can't wait to see everybody in '07. (updated 8/05)
1997 - Detra Culton
Detra has one daughter, Lauryn, born October 23, 2003. She had moved to New Orleans, but is now back in Houston. She has been in the legal field for seven years and is working as a legal assistant in the real estate department of Epstein, Becker, Green, Wickliff & Hall, P.C. Detra will start school in the fall and work for her Applied Science Associates degree in Paralegal Studies. (updated 6/06)
1997 - Lowell A. Doringo
Lowell graduated from the University of Texas at Austin with his Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies in 2002. He completed two internships with the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida (one as a skipper on the Jungle Cruise at the Magic Kingdom). After completing the second internship,Lowell became a Guest Relations host with the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. He also was a training facilitator for Magic Kingdom Human Resources, the Disney Institute, and the Disney University. Currently, Lowell is living in Orlando, Florida, still working as a Cast Member for the Walt Disney World Resort. He is still with Magic Kingdom Guest Relations and working for Disney's VIP Tour Services. He has been the tour guide for guests ranging from Mariah Carey, Jamie King (Choreographer for Madonna, Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez), Rasheed Wallace (Basketball player for the Detroit Pistons), Jim Hasslet (Coach of the New Orleans Saints), Jacob Young of "All My Children", Mark Shapiro (Vice President of ESPN), to name a few. It's been an exciting ride so far, but Lowell feels that his journey has just begun.(updated 04/05)
1997 - Eric Edwards
The summer after he graduated, Eric began a 9 year stint in the United States Navy. In the Navy he traveled to England, Ireland, Scotland, France, Amsterdam, Singapore, Sydney, and many other ports. While stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, he met his beautiful wife, Linda Edwards. He has been married for 3 years and they have a 2 year old son named Elijah Edwards. Currently Eric serves as an Intelligence Analyst for the office of the secretary of Defense. He resides in San Antonio, Texas. Eric is happy to have experienced life in the service, but is very satisfied with his brand new career as well. (updated 06/06)
1997 - Jorge Garza
Jorge is a purchasing buyer at Williams Communications Solutions. (updated 03/01)
1997 - Brian Anthony Gilbert
Brian graduated from Our Lady of the Lake University in May of 2001 with a Bachelors of Arts in Political Science and a minor in History and Psychology and from The University of Texas at El Paso with a Master of Arts in Political Science in May 2004. He is currently pursuing a Masters of Science in Accounting and Financial Management from Keller Graduate School of Management, where he will graduate in July 2010. Brian now works as a Comptroller for Blakemore & Associates, a political consulting firm located in
Houston. (updated 05/10)
1997 - Tony Gonzales
Tony graduated from Texas A&M University in 2001 and married Kristen Bradley of Bryan, Texas in April, 2002. He works as an Assistant Service Manager at Garlyn Shelton Imports in Bryan, Texas. Tony also purchased a house recently and his wife is expecting a baby boy in August, 2004. (updated 06/04)
1997 - Sonya Marie Martinez Guzman
Sonya graduated in May 2003 from St. Mary's University in San Antonio with a Bachelor of Arts in English where she was also a member of Delta Zeta Sorority. On November 22, 2003, she married her prince charming, Jeffery Guzman, a 1998 graduate of Jersey Village High School and graduate of St. Mary's University. It was love at first sight since March 1998 and ever since then she falls in love more and more each day. Sonya is currently teaching fourth grade in Spring Branch ISD and Jeffery teaches AP Economics in Alief ISD. They do not have children, but have three beautiful cats, two turtles and an adorable dog. Even though they love children, their pets are their babies for now, and they spoil them every chance they get. (updated 01/05)
1997 - Charliss Robinson Joe
Charliss attended Wiley College from 1997-99 and also in 2003. She married Craig Joe, Jr (another Ike 1997 graduate,) and they have two sons and a daughter. Charliss now resides in Houston and works for a gastrointestinal clinic. (updated 06/05)
1997 - Jehiel H. Lewis, ENS, USN
Jehiel went to the United States Naval Academy where he graduated with a B.S in Computer Science and General Science in May of 2002. He was commissioned ENSIGN United States Navy on the same day. Currently he is coaching basketball at the Naval Academy Preparatory School in Newport R.I. He will start Surface Warfare School in November 2002, graduate from there in May 2003 and report to his ship, USS Nassau LHA 4, in June 2003. (updated 10/02)
1997 - Leria Gonzalez Miles
Leria graduated from Sam Houston State University with a degree in Bilingual Elementary Education. She received teacher certification in Bilingual EC through 4th grade and taught Bilingual Pre-K at Keeble EC-PK Center in Aldine ISD. She is now married to Ron Miles and has moved to Venezuela where her husband is currently working. They have a beautiful baby girl. (updated 04/07)
1997 - Wendolynn Montoya
Wendy graduated from Yale University in New Haven, CT in 2001 with a B.A. in History. She then graduated from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government in June 2003 with a Master's in Public Policy. For the past two years, Wendy has been in Houston working as a legislative aide for State Senator Rodney Ellis (D-13.) She has furthered her interest in politics and is committed to bettering the city of Houston and the state of Texas. This fall she will enter the University of Texas School of Law in Austin. For now she is putting marriage and children on hold.(updated 8/03)
1997 - Brian Moore
Brian graduated from Houston Community College in May of 2001 with a B.B.A. in Accounting. He also minored in Science. He is now working for A & J Accounting Firm in southwest Houston, as a financial accountant. He was married in February of 1998 to his beautiful wife, Dr. Keshia Taylor- Moore . They have two beautiful sons and reside in southwest Houston. (updated 11/06)
1997 - Mahalia Andrews Reed
Mahalia has been married for two years and has a little boy who was born on Thanksgiving day, 2003. She has a BBA in Finance from the University of Houston. Presently she is working for AIG. (updated 11/04)
1997 - Brett A. Richardson
Brett graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Music Education from Stephen F. Austin State University. Following his undergraduate studies, he taught junior high band and private low brass at Creekside Intermediate School in the Clear Creek Independent School District. He served as a teaching assistant at Texas A&M University-Commerce (formerly East Texas State University) and recently completed a Master of Music degree in Wind Conducting. As of May 2005. Brett has been appointed the Associate Director of Bands at Downing Middle School in the Lewisville Independent School District. The Downing MS Symphonic band will be performing at the prestigious Midwest Band & Orchestra Clinic in December 2005. Brett plans to reside in Flower Mound, Texas.
(updated 06/05)
1997 - Todd Smith
Todd earned a Bachelor of Arts in English from Southern University-Baton Rouge in December, 2001. He is currently working on a Master of Arts degree in Journalism at Texas Southern University. Todd is the publisher of www.regalmag.com, an online magazine dedicated to issues affecting African American men. (updated 11/06)
1997 - Jimmie Lee Spears
Jimmie graduated from Texas Lutheran University in May of 2002 with a B.A. in Business Administration and a B.B.A. in Accounting. He also minored in History. Jimmie is now working for Schlumberger Oilfield Services in Sugar Land as a Senior Financial Reporting Accountant. He is happy to have completed and passed the first part of the CPA examine in November of 2005, and is being considered for the job of controller of Schlumberger's Gulf Coast Region. He resides in the Westchase area of Houston with his beautiful fiance, Chinelle Monique Johnnie (also an Eisenhower alumni from the class of 1999.) They are getting married on April 7, 2007. (updated 03/06)
1997 - Renesha Jefferson Stoneham
Renesha is currently living in Houston, Texas where she is a Regional Human Resource Generalist, Realtor and Event Planner. She owns R.J. Patterson & Associates which is the parent company to Excell Personnel Service, EPIC (Event Planning & Image Consulting) and babymamadrama247.com a nonprofit organization geared to help mothers & parents across the world. She is the mother of Zoe Stoneham and Walter Patterson. She loves to travel, shop and spend time with her friends & family..(updated 08/07)
1997 - Brian A. Swink
Brian joined the U.S. Army immediately after graduation where he was assigned to the Infantry as a medic stationed in Hawaii for 5 1/2 years. He married Danielle Caldwell, a fellow U.S. Army soldier in May, 2000. They now have 2 children, a boy and a girl. They moved to Fort Worth in 2002 and joined the Texas National Guard. Brian worked as an ER tech in local hospitals and attended Tarrant County College. He is currently on a second tour in Iraq where he is working as a paramedic and teaching for the Department of Defense.
(updated 01/09)
1997 - Christi Thomson
Christi graduated from Stephen F. Austin with a BS in both Computer Science and Mathematics in May 2002. While at SFA, she was in the band with Brett Richardson (1997) and David Hill (1998.) Christi is now working at The Hanover Company here in Houston. Actually, it is just right up the road from Ike on N. Houston Rosslyn. She married a fellow Ike alumnus, Matt Thomson (1998,) in July of 2002, and they just had their first baby, Kaci Lynn, on August 9, 2004. They live in The Woodlands now and love to go bike riding. (updated 10/04)
1997 - Jaison Wiggins
Jaison attended Texas Southern University and majored in Music Education. Currently he is at work in Houston I.S.D. as a Special Education BAC teacher. Jaison just got married to his boss, the "Asst. Principal," on Dec 15, 2003, and they are expecting their first child in Dec of 2004. He also sings and plays at many churches around Houston. Jaison feels that God has blessed him in many ways. (updated 05/04)

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1998 - Shahab Dean Aslinia
Shahab attended Tomball College where he obtained his Associates of Science in General Sciences and Mathematics. After that he attended the University of Houston where in 2004 he received a Bachelor’s of Science in Psychology with a multidisciplinary minor in Biology, Communication, Nutrition and Political Science. He completed his Master's of Psychology in 2006 with high honors. Currently Shahab is working on his doctrate in psychology while teaching university courses and conducting research. His plans are to be a counseling Ph.D. and start a private practice. (updated 05/06)
1998 - Trina Barrett
Trina received her BA from Huston-Tillotson University in Austin (2002 spring) She received her Masters in Education from Concordia University in Austin (2004 fall). Trina feels that all she has accomplished is through the grace of God. She is now looking for employment teaching grades K-2nd while still working for the Texas Network of Youth Service. (updated 04/05)
1998 - Chris Campbell
Chris and Mandy Campbell still live in Waco, Texas. Chris got a BA in Math and a minor in Chemistry from Schreiner University. He then attained a M.S. in Education from Baylor University. Now he is in the dissertation phase of his PhD in Educational Psychology at Baylor. He teaches math at Waco High School and goes to class at night. He and Mandy just had a beautiful baby girl named Ruth Abigail on August 24th. They will stay in Waco until both of them finish their degrees and then move on.
(updated 09/06)
1998 - Sharla Monroe Carr
Sharla has an exciting career in the staffing industry. In May of 2002, Sharla married a graduate of Scarborough High Schoo, and they now have a 2 year old daughter whom they love dearly. Sharla wishes you all the best and may God bless you in every aspect of your lives.
(updated 09/07)
1998 - Leslie Contreras
Leslie graduated from Rice University in May 2002 with a B.A. in English. After graduation she spent a year in the University of Texas' graduate program for English Literature where she studied Women and Gender in Literature as well as Third World Literature. After that she worked in the newsroom of the Houston Chronicle. She is now at The Galveston County Daily News where she works as a general assignments reporter. Leslie lives in Houston with her husband, Michael Schwartz, also a Rice graduate. Married since 2004, they both live in Houston with one spoiled puppy and no children.
(updated 04/06)
1998 - Darnesha Davis-Callier
Darnesha graduated from Stephen F. Austin State University in May, 2002 with a BS in Psychology. She is happily married to her high school sweetheart, Carlyn Callier. They don't have any "children" but do have a very cute and loveable one year old Chihuahua named Kandi. Darnesha works for the City of Houston Fire Department as a Human Resources Specialist. She is eagerly awaiting the class reunion in '08.
(updated 08/05)
1998 - Lyndsay Morales Donaldson
Lyndsay is currently living in Houston and working for Travelers Insurance. She married Kevin Donaldson in February of 2003. Kevin graduated Carver High School in 1996. They are happily married with no children. (updated 06/06)
1998 - Viviana Gonzales
Viviana graduated from Sam Houston State with a Bachelor's of Arts in Spanish in May of 2004. She was accepted to the Graduate School at Texas Woman's University in fall of 2004 and is now entering her second year of earning her Master's in Library Science. Viviana hopes to work in reference at a College or University somewhere in the United States. (updated 07/05)
1998 - Misty Blackford Hamilton
Misty was a 1998 graduate, but transferred to a school in Ohio in her junior year. She graduated in May of 2006 from Edison State Community College in Ohio with an Associates of Applied Sciences concentrated in Early Childhood Education. She has been divorced but is now happily married with one child. She works part time as an assistant manager at a shoe store and she is an independant sales person for Thirtyone Gifts. .
(updated 03/11)
1998 - Takesha Hamilton
Takesha graduated with a BS in Criminal Justice with a minor in psychology from Sam Houston State University in May, 2003. She is now a case manger for Harris County Social Services and has two children, Monica Alysse (2 years old) and Gerald Anthony (4 mths old).
(updated 12/05)
1998 - David Hill
David graduated in 2002 from Stephen F. Austin State University in Nacogdoches, Texas with a Bachelors of Science degree in Chemistry. He is currently teaching at Klein Forest High School and plans to get his administration certification. (updated 11/03)
1998 - Elicia Morris Hill
Elicia attended the University of Houston where she continued her love for dance as a part of the Cougar Doll Dance Team and met her future husband, Matthew Hill, through a mutual friend. Since her true desire was to pursue a career as a nurse and U of H did not have a nursing program, she began courses at Houston Community College in 1999 and was accepted into the Associate Degree Nursing program in 2000. Elicia graduated from HCC with an Associate's and passed the NCLEX exam in June 2002. She worked in the Family Birthing Center doing Labor and Delivery and Post Partum at Memorial Hermann Northwest Hospital (the same hospital she and her siblings were born at) for a total of about 4 years.
Elicia's father was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in November 2004, but they were very blessed to have a year and a half with him since once that type of cancer is diagnosed, the life expectancy is anywhere from 3-6 months. He proudly walked his last daughter to be married off down the aisle on October 15, 2005. He then went to be with the Lord on Mother's Day, May 14, 2006.
Elicia absolutely LOVES being married to Matthew. He is her rock. They currently do not have any children, but love their pets! They hope to one day have children, but lately we have been wedding party experts! She also wants to pursue her nursing education further. Elicia would like to thank Eisenhower for wonderful opportunities. She experienced a wonderful education as well as a diversified extracurricular life from drill team to FFA to HOSA. (updated 02/08)
1998 - Femke Hosper
Femke, who was an foreign exchange student at Eisenhower, has finished college in the Netherlands and will soon be teaching elementary school there. (updated 09/02)
1998 - DeMarcus Hunter
DeMarcus Hunter attended the Northwestern University in Evanston, IL where he graduated with a B.S. of Chemical Engineering. After graduation in June 2002, DeMarcus went to work as a Commercialization Specialist (R&D Project Manager) at SC Johnson & Son in Racine, WI working on Ziploc and Pledge Brands. From there, he landed an opportunity back in the Chicago area (Chicago Heights) working as a Production Engineer for France-based chemical company Rhodia (formerly Rhone-Poulenc).

He has recently moved to St Louis, MO working for Covidien (formerly Tyco Healthcare) as a Manufacturing Process Engineer in the Special Products Division. DeMarcus enjoys travel with recent trips including Edinburgh, Scotland; Barcelona, Spain; Zurich, Switzerland and Berlin, Germany. He is unmarried and no kids. His fondest memories of Eisenhower were HOSA Competitions and attempting to join every club available at school. (updated 04/08)
1998 - Shaletha Jackson Joe
Shaletha graduated from Texas Southern University in 2003. In 2006 she married her high school sweetheart, Craig Joe Jr. who is a class of '97 Eisenhower alumni. They had a daughter together (Princess Amiera) and there are also 2 sons from his previous marriage. They still reside in Houston. In April of 2007 she graduated from the University of Phoenix with a Master's in Health Care Administration.

Shaletha is currently employed as a manager with the Memorial Health Care System. She enjoys her career as well as life as a wife and mother. She would like to thank all of the faculty of Eisenhower for the encouragement and the great education she received which has allowed her to be the successful individual that she is today. She is also grateful for meeting her high school sweetheart who is now her husband and the love of my life. Swoop Swoop!! (updated 04/08)
1998 - Aisha Jones
After graduation, Aisha served in the U. S. Navy for 5 years. In 2003 she moved back to Houston and is now working in a distribution center in New Caney, Texas. (updated 12/06)
1998 - Benito Juarez
After high school Benito joined the U.S. Navy were he was stationed in Mayport, Florida for 4 years. In 2002, he returned home to work for the Department of Homeland Security (TSA). Later he left the TSA to join the Harris County Sheriff's Office were he was employed as a Detention Officer. Eight months later Benito went to the Harris County Sheriff's Academy and graduated October 12, 2005 as a Deputy Sheriff. Also, when he returned home, he joined the Navy Reserves and is still a member. (updated 06/06)
1998 - LaShonda Lazard
LaShonda graduated from the University of Houston, Central campus, in 2003. She is currently getting her Masters in Business administration from Prairie View
A & M University (completion date May, 2008.) LaShonda has been working for AIM Investments since January, 2005. She is not married and has no kids. For now, LaShonda is happy to spend time with family and friends. (updated 12/07)
1998 - Broderick Leaks (formerly McCou)
Brock graduated from Baylor University in December 2002 with a B.A. degree in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration. He received a Master of Arts in Psychology at Fuller Theological Seminary in Pasadena, CA and is currently a student in Fuller's Clinical Psychology PhD program. Brock expects to earn his doctorate in June of 2009, and will also receive a Master of Arts in Theology. He was married to his Baylor sweetheart, Cynthia, on December 13, 2003. Currently he is conducting research on "Cultural Factors in Cancer Screening" looking at religiousness, health attitudes, and behaviors as it affects Prostate and Colorectal Cancer screening for African American men.
(updated 05/06)
1998 - Melvin Escobar Lopez
Melvin now lives in Dallas and works for the Department of Family and Protective Services. He became a US citizen in December of 2005. Melvin has a Bachelors of Science in Criminal Justice from S am Houston State University and is working to obtain a Masters in Criminal Justice. (updated 12/06)
1998 - Erron Mahone
Erron graduated from Baylor University in August of 2002 with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Social Studies Composite Certification. In August of 2005 he will graduate from Lamar University with a Master's Degree in Education Administration. He is teaching 11th and 12th grade AP Social Studies classes at Phillis Wheatley High School in HISD where in May of 2007, he was named Wheatley Teacher of the Year. His own education is not over, however, and he is investigating law school and doctoral programs. Erron would like to thank the awesome teachers at Eisenhower who helped him to develop academically. (updated 12/07)
1998 - Ryan Mayo
Ryan graduated from the University of Chicago with degrees in economics and statistics. (updated 02/03)
1998 - Tamira Jeffery McKenzie
Tamira is a registered nurse and currently works for Clear Lake Regional Medical Center in Webster, Texas. She lives in League City with her husband of 4 years. She is a graduate of Prairie View A&M University and basically married her college sweetheart. They are the parents of a cat named Eightball and a pitbull named Blackjack. (updated 05/08)
1998 - Chanel Moody
Chanel graduated from Angelo State University in 2002 with a Bachelor's Degree in Business Management. She completed her MBA at Texas Southern University in August, 2005 and is now working as a planner for HIV service grants. Chanel also works for Weight Watchers and teaches hip-hop dance at her gym. She is in a wonderful relationship and is excited about her future.(updated 04/06)
1998 - Keelan Moss - In Memoriam
Sgt. Keelan Moss died in the service of his country on Nov. 2, 2003 when the Army Chinook helicopter he was riding in was shot down near Fallujah, Iraq.
(updated 11/03)
1998 - Pilar Murillo
Currently in Columbia, Pilar attended Eisenhower for her freshman year only. It was a short stay, but a very important one for her. She knew no English when she entered, but there were many teachers who were very patient with her, smiling all the time, real examples of people who love what they do. Pilar has waited for a very long time to have the chance to say, "THANK YOU VERY MUCH, Eisenhower. You gave me the chance of growing in a language I did not know anything about til I got there."
Pilar has an 8 year old girl now, and she is very proud to teach her English. She is working for a company in the United States which sells products here in Colombia where she works on simultaneous and written translation. People often ask her where did she learn to speak English so well, and she always tells them about her experience at Eisenhower. (updated 07/06)
1998 - Shrenwick Powell
Shrenwick graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a BS in Chemical Engineering. (updated 02/03)
1998 - Shelley Biel Salsgiver
Shelley graduated from Texas A&M University (WHOOP!) in 2002 with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education. She has been teaching 4th grade at Reynolds Elementary in Spring ISD for the past 4 years. In college she met her wonderful husband, Paul. They are currently living in Tomball with their spoiled black Lab, Callie. They have no children now, but hope for them in the future. (updated 05/06)
1998 - Kimberly Smesny
Kimberly has been working for Memorial Hermann Emergency Center at Memorial City as an ERCNA for 3 years. She is getting ready to graduate in December, 2004 with her LVN licenses for nursing. She will continue to work in the ER while she is finishing her RN, possibly BSN, for ER nursing. Eventually Kimberly wants to work as a pediatric ICU or transport nurse for Hermann. She loves her job. Her son will be turning 5 in October. It is still just she and him, but they keep busy with t-ball and Tae Kwon Do. He started pre-school this year, and Kimberly is so proud of who he is becoming. All is well and she says that though she not be the most decorated alumni, she is certainly, if not the busiest, the happiest to be where she is at. (updated 09/04)
1998 - Darrion j Smith
Darrion has just joined the United States Marine Corps. Before that he was the assistant general manager at Bally Total Fitness. (updated 03/04)
1998 - Shawna Spaulding
Shawna is currently living in Houston and working in accounting for a very large group of psychologists. Her daughter, Morgan, is now 9 and in the 4th grade. She is getting bigger and smarter and sneakier every minute! Shawna is still not married and in no hurry to do so.
(updated 09/04)
1998 - James Spice
James married his lovely high school sweetheart, Rose Tran Spice, class of 1998. He works at Efast Funding as the Operations Manager and currently lives in Cypress. James and Rose have a beautiful little daughter named Kara who is going on two years. They are very happy together and grateful that they met at BIG IKE!
(updated 06/04)
1998 - Candie Syon
Candie is a customer service representative for Reliant Energy. She has a 1 yr old daughter, India, and she adores her with all her heart. India is Candie's greatest joy. She can't wait to see everyone at the 1st reunion!!!
(updated 08/05)
1998 - Archie Thompson
Archie Thompson graduated from Prairie View A&M University in 2004 with a B.S. Degree in Architecture / Engineering and a minor in Music. He worked as a Senior Plan Analyst in the Public works & Engineering dept for the city of Houston for 2 years. After that he moved to New York to pursue his music career. He has worked and shared the stage with artists such as Music soul-child, Lyfe Jennings, Usher, John Legend, Wyclef, Freeway, Mystikal, Destiny Child, Htown, Silk, KC & JOJO, and Jahiem -- just to name a few. He is the lead singer of an R&B group and he is recording an album at the present. He has relocated to Atlanta, GA where he is working as a music composer, song-writer, arranger, & singer. (updated 10/07)
1998 - Misty Blackford Tucker
Misty was a 1998 graduate, but transferred to a school in Ohio in her junior year.She just graduated in May of 2006 from Edison State Community college in Ohio with an Associates of Applied Sciences concentrated in Early Childhood Education. She is now a preschool teacher and associate director of a daycare. Misty has been happily married for 5 years with plans to have children soon. She is trying to get in touch with people that knew her at EHS. (updated 09/06)
1998 - Lakeisha Carter Vallier
Lakeisha would have graduated from Ike in 1998, but in 1997 she transferred to another school. She is the step-daughter of Coach Kenneth Guiton, who is and has been a football and track coach at Ike. She has 2 children, one boy and one girl. Lakeisha is graduating from Prairie View College of Nursing in May of this year and is employed at the VA Hospital in the Medical Intensive Care Unit. She is getting married in August 2007. Lakeisha still talks to her good friends, Darnesha Davis, Alexis Holbert-Hayes, Deatra Brandon-Bennett, and Shante' Knox, who are graduates of the class of 1998.
(updated 03/06)
1998 - Justin Wells
Justin is a sergeant in the United States Marine Corps and is just back from Iraq. He is stationed at Camp Pendleton, California and will stay in the Marines for at least the next three years. Justin is also in a very happy relationship. (updated 06/03)
1998 - Sarah Burns Williams
Sarah lives in Houston and is processing payroll for a Houston based oil company. She met her husband while working at the same company as her brother, Josh Burns (class of 1997,) and married in April of 2003. In May of the following year they had their first child, Caitlyn. Sarah still does photography on the side for fun. Between working and a wonderful little girl, they stay busy all the time. (updated 03/06)
1998 - David Zielinski - In Memoriam
David entered into eternal rest January 2, 2005. (updated 01/05)

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1999 - Twyla Applin
Twyla is attending school at the University of Houston - Downtown where she is majoring in Human Resource Management. She is getting married February 25, 2006 in Spring, Texas, to the love of her life, Michael Thompson aka "Cowboy" (also a 1999 Ike grad.) They will honeymoon in Jamaica. Twyla and Michael have a beautiful 18 month old daughter named A'Mya. She feels blessed to have such a beautiful family. They are hoping to buy their first home in the early part of 2006.
(updated 12/05)
1999 - Mistie Russell Ballangee
Mistie is married to a good man who is deaf. They have been married for 4 1/2 years and have three beautiful chidren. The oldest, Bailey, will be 4 in January, 2005. Jacey is 2 and Cody is 4 months. She is a homemaker and her husband is a mechanic for Tex-Air Helicoptors.
(updated 10/04)
1999 - La Shawnta M. Beedles
La Shawnta graduated from the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia in May 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering. She is currently working as a Software Engineer in Houston. La Shawnta is engaged to her high school sweetheart of 7 years. (updated 08/04)
1999 - Lakeva Downey Bernard
After graduating from Ike, Lakeva received a diploma in Travel & Hospitality, and then went on to pursue an Associates Degree in Computer Networking Systems. She has been working as a Network Administrator and Technical Support Specialist for over 4 years. Lakeva has no plans to go back to school at the moment but wants instead to enjoy motherhood. She married February 26, 2005 to a long time friend (not an Ike graduate,) and they currently have a 10 month old son (Damare) who is the light of their lives. Lakeva and her husband recently bought their first home in Spring, Texas. (updated 12/06)
1999 - Andrea DeAnn Cavazos-Varela
Andrea graduated with an AAS in Paralegal Studies from NHCCD. She then worked for one of the largest law firms in Houston specializing in family law, Short Jenkins Kamin, LLP, as a legal secretary. In July, 2005, she and her husband opened an auto/mechanic shop. Andrea works full time at the shop for now, but will be attending SHSU in the spring to get her bachelors. After that, she plans to enroll in law school. They also put together a record label, and now own a recording studio. They have signed an artist, and will be releasing her album in the beginning of the year.
Andrea married in 2004 on St. Patrick's Day to Zandas Varela, who is also an Ike graduate. They are living in the Norchester subdivision in Houston. Both want children, and Andrea prays for twins, a little boy and a little girl. (updated 11/05)
1999 - La' Trina Collins
After graduation La' Trina attended Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana were she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology and a minor in Criminal Justice in May 2004. She plans to graduate again with a Master of Arts degree in Mental Health Counseling in May 2008. From there she will start working towards her license as a professional counselor (finishing in May 2010).

Currently La' Trina is working at Baton Rouge Mental Health counseling children and adolescents with mental and behavioral health problems, and dealing with a lot of the psychological aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. She is engaged to a wonderful New Orleans native (they have been together seven years) and they plan to marry in May 2009. La' Trina bought a beautiful condo and resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. After marriage, she and her fiance plan to build a house together.

She is a proud and very active member of the Baton Rouge Sigma Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. She still keeps in close contact with her high school best friend (Lakeshia Wilson also c/o 99) who recently made her a proud auntie of a beautiful baby girl. La' Trina doesn't have any children. Her big brother (Ahmad Collins also Ike graduate c/o 98) is doing well. La' Trina is extremely blessed in the way her savior Jesus Christ has moved in her life and wishes everyone blessings, continued success, and love. (updated 12/07)
1999 - Jason Colunga
Jason graduated from the Universtiy of Houston with a B.A. in Media Production and Film Studies and is currently studying MIDI Programming and Electronic Music at HCC Town & Country. An interest in the various forms of media contributed to his participation in community radio where he hosted and produced "JayCee's Morning Mix," playing an eccletic and ethnic mix of rock, electronic, and hip-hop music from around the world. Such mixing led to collaborative efforts on 90.1 KPFT's "Music Beyond Borders," a weekday radio show featuring world music.
Aside from his radio endeavors, Jason has released the short film entitled, "Apophenia," and is in current collaboration with UH Alumni on two other short films. He looks forward to a future in producing and scoring more short films with an emphasis in the art/experimental genre. (updated 08/06)
1999 - Travis Conant
Travis received his B.S. (University honors and honors in major) in Chemical Engineering (with a minor in Chemistry) from the University of Houston in 2004. He is currently working towards a PhD in chemical engineering at the University of New Mexico where his research is focused on fuel cells and catalysis. Travis has authored/co-authored a number of technical publications and given a number of presentations at technical conferences around the country. He was married in October of 2004 and currently does not have any children. (updated 08/05)
1999 - Michelle Winfrey Eaden
Michelle was married in May of 2005 and is currently working for the city of Houston. She is also a co-owner of the Garden of Eden Landscaping Company. She and her husband do not have kids yet, but they are hoping for some soon. She plans to graduate with her RN in 2007. (updated 08/06)
1999 - Darrell Jackson
Darrell is a Texas A&M alumni. He married Kristen Laib of Rugby, ND in 2007. His wife is in the Air Force and they move a lot. Facebook.com/mistachy
(updated 12/10)
1999 - Chinelle Johnnie
Chinelle graduated from North Harris Community College in 2002 with an Associates Degree in Human Resources and has been working for JP Morgan Chase Bank since 2002. She is currently attending University of Phoenix working on her BA in Management. She is engaged to Jimmie Lee Spears from the class of 1997. Chinelle feels she is living a wonderful life and things could not be better.
(updated 03/06)
1999 - Jennalyn Magtoto
Jennalyn received her Bachelor's Degree in Broadcast Journalism with a Media Production Minor at the University of Houston in May, 2004. As Jennalyn was interning at a news stations during her last year of college, she decided not to pursue being a reporter. Jennalyn relocated to Los Angeles in August 2005 and is currently working for the University of Southern California Law School as the public communications coordinator in the public relations department. (updated 02/08)
1999 - Monica Montemayor
Monica is attending the University of Phoenix, where she hopes to graduate with a BA in business management next January. She has a 2 year old daughter named Madison and is working full time at an inspection company as an administrative assistant. She is living with her best friend, also from Ike, Annabel Salinas. She has not been married and is not currently dating anyone. (updated 02/05)
1999 - Catherine Olmos
Catherine received her associates degree from North Harris and plans to go back to school soon. She has her real estate license and will go into business with her sister-in -law who is a loan officer and appraiser. One of her favorite sayings is "Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind."

Catherine is currently planning for a wedding with her high school sweetheart, also an Ike 99' grad. They will take a cruise to Cozumel, Mexico to get married (along with their 75 guests.) When they come back, they will have a Houston reception in the Heights. After May, things will be calm and Catherine wants to focus all her attention on the non-profit recreational center she is trying to get funded and opened. (updated 1/08)
1999 - Gabriel Ortiz
In 2005 Gabriel graduated from the University of Houston with a B.B.A. in Management and business adminstration from the University of Houston. He also obtained a minor in Latin American Studies. He currently works for the executive offices of the largest cable industry in the nation but is planning on changing his carreer by the beginning of next year in order to dedicate more time to his loving wife and the “apple of his eye”, his 11 month old daughter. He is excited about embarking on a new adventure and his future has just began. As the famous Pablo Picasso once said in a quote: “Only put off until tommorrow what you are willing to have left undone.”(updated 10/07)
1999 - Josslynn N. Phelps-Harris
Josslynn graduated from the University of Houston Police Academy in 2003 in which she received her TCLEOSE license as a certified Texas police officer. She is currently a police officer at the University of Houston - Central Campus Unit #423. Josslynn has a 4 year old daughter named Jadaye' and an 8 month old daughter, Jade. She was married in October of 2005 and now lives in Katy, Texas. She is working on her Intermediate/Master Peace Officer License. (updated 06/06)
1999 - Brandi Ray-Montgomery
Brandi graduated from SHSU in 2003 with a BS in Animal Science, minor Sec. Ed and Spanish. She taught Horticulture for 2 years at Stevenson Middle School in Houston, but now resides in Houma, LA where she teaches Earth Science. She recently married Marvin Montgomery (Ike c/o 98) in July ’06. No kids yet but they do have two wonderful dogd, Deuce and Chester Lee. They love being married, especially after dating for so long and look forward to spending their first Christmas together. (updated 12/06)
1999 - Brandi Ray
Brandi attended Sam Houston State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a minor in Spanish in August, 2003. She is currently teaching Horticulture at Stevenson Middle School in Houston and will be going back to school this summer for her Master's degree.. Brandi is also engaged to her high school sweetheart of 8 years, Marvin Montgomery. Their proposed wedding date is June 3, 2006.
(updated 01/05)
1999 - Julian Jeremy Rodriguez
Julian is attending the University of Texas at San Antonio where he will graduate in December, 2004. He works for the State and Local Tax Group, a tax consulting firm, and plans to attend graduate school in the spring of 2005. He still has close relationships with Rey Reyes, Arthur Vega, and Ryan Thomson who is his college roommate and fraternity brother. At the University of Texas at San Antonio, Julian is the President of the Inter-fraternity Council, President of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity, and serves on numerous committees. He is not married and would like to just further his education.
(updated 10/04)
1999 - Tony Romano
Tony is a BM2 in the Coast Guard. He was stationed in New Orleans, 2000-01, Galveston 01-05 and is now in Port Huron, Michigan. Tony is married to Ike grad Irene Del Real (2000). He wants to attend college, have kids, and live in San Antonio when his enlistment is over. (updated 11/05)
1999 - Lauren Petersen Smith
Lauren graduated from SHSU with a BA in Photography. She was married to her best friend of 5 years, Terry Smith, on July 2, 2005 in Houston. He is in the U.S. Army and they are currently stationed in Fort Hood, Texas. Her husband has been deployed to the Middle East several times since Jan, 2003, so Lauren is adjusting to being a new army wife. She still enjoys photography and plans to make it her career in the future. Currently she is just trying to stay busy until her husband returns from the "sandbox". (updated 01/06)
1999 - Stephanie Atkins Tackett
Stephanie has been married for two years and has a son named Colten. He was born October 10, 2003. She recently moved back to Houston from Kentucky and is now managing an apartment community.
(updated 02/05)
1999 - Michael Thompson (Cowboy)
Michael has one daughter(A’Mya, 1 year.) He graduated from Sam Houston State in December of 2002 (BS - Criminal Justice/ Minor – Sociology.) Currently Michael works with his father and is part owner of Discover Leadership Training! (Logistics Coordinator.) He is getting married Feb. 25, 2006 to an Ike grad of 2000, a former Eaglette (Twyla Applin, the mother of his daughter.) (updated 10/05)
1999 - Ryan Thomson
Ryan currently attends the University of Texas in San Antonio. He is majoring in Kinesiology and minoring in Fitness and Health. He has worked full time for the past 2 years at the engineering firm of Munters Drycool. He is not married nor does he have kids. And yes, Ryan still keeps in close contact with his former classmates of 1999 such as B-Rey Reyes, Jeremy Rodrigues and Arthur Vega. (updated 03/04)
1999 - Terrence White
Terrence has been living in Los Angeles since April of 2005, pursuing his dream to be an actor/model. He is also pursuing a Finance degree, which should be completed in a couple of years. Terrence has been living and working on his own since high school. (updated 02/08)
1999 - LaKeshia Wilson
Lakeshia graduated from North Harris College with an Associates of Arts degree, and is currently working to complete her bachelor's in English. She works full time as a supervisor for Old Navy, a division of Gap Inc., and has plans to be married in August of 2008. LaKeshia has no children and spends her free time hanging out with other Ike alumni from the class of 1999 and her fiance.
(updated 03/06)

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