Shades Valley High School- Homewood, Alabama

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Sarah Vines (Latham)

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Occupation:Dean JSU College of Nursing and Health Sciences Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 How many grandchildren do you have?:None yet....but hoping! What have you been doing the past 40 years?:Gosh, how to condense 40 years into a paragraph! What an assignment!! Went to U of A & then transferred to UAB to complete nursing school (UA didn’t have one back then). Met my husband, Joel, who was finishing dental school. We got married in 1974 in Bangkok, Thailand because he was in Special Forces….we had some really cool experiences treating native Thais in the jungles. Returned to B’ham where Joel started a private practice & I taught at UAB….had our first son, Tanner in ’77. Joel was recruited to Piedmont in N.E. Alabama where we lived for 25 years. Our second son, Aaron, born in 1980. Our children have truly been our greatest blessings!! I’ve been teaching at JSU for 27 years…completed my doctorate in 1985….taught critical care nursing for years and years and have been Dean at JSU College of Nursing and Health Sciences for the last 5. In 2001 we moved to our retirement home in Cedar Bluff on Weiss Lake and we absolutely LOVE living here!! Joel sold his practice in Piedmont so we could begin maneuvering toward retirement…he practices in a corporately owned dental center in Gadsden. Tanner has been a writer for Southern Living for 10 years & was recently promoted to an editor position in Living/Travel. Tanner is single but has a precious girlfriend, Jennifer (she photographs many of the covers for Southern Living). Aaron spent 4 years in Washington, DC after grad school where he wrote speeches/managed an election campaign/wrote op eds for a US Representative….moved back to B’ham to be with his fiancé’ Megan (whom we love like a daughter!). They were married Aug 15 at Jekyll Island…Aaron is Coordinator for Communications at the U of A School of Law. I had a very intense and grueling experience with a rare form of cancer last summer….but I am so happy, ecstatic really, to report that I’m cancer free!! Praise God!! In the strangest sort of way, having cancer was a gift…(not that I want another gift of that kind!) But that experience gave a depth & breadth to my life…solidified my faith…causes me to treasure every moment. I have been blessed beyond my dreams!!! As I read that some of our classmates have lost children, my heart goes out to them & their families …God bless you and give you peace. What are your hobbies and what do you really enjoy doing?:We live on a lake so we're on the water all the time!! I'm really into gardening....my husband builds me raised beds & I fill them with flowers :) Reading is a passion...usually have more than 1 book going at a time...we bike & walk...love to travel!

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Kathryn Bernhard (Lea)

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Occupation:Business Manager Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 How many grandchildren do you have?:Four four-legged ones, no two legged ones, yet! What have you been doing the past 40 years?:I completed my BA in vocal performance at Birmingham Southern College and did my Ma at The University Of Alabama in Theatre and Opera Production. I met my husband at a wedding in May of 1978, we had our first date in June, got engaged in July, and married on December 21st, 1978. This year will be our 31st anniversary! What are your hobbies and what do you really enjoy doing?:Love reading, movies, cooking, dog shows, horse shows, and spending time with my family! I still sing at church, but my husband ended my dreams of opera and substitued love! Couldn't be happier with my life.

From Kathryn:I have one daughter, Jenna, 27, who teaches International Relations and Comparative Politics at Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa. She shows American Staffordshire Terriers in both conformation and obedience. She is a jogger, hiker, and horsewoman. She got her Phd at The University of Alabama, Roll Tide!

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Robert Lee

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Occupation:Analyst Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Graduation Year:1969 How many grandchildren do you have?:2 Do you stay in close contact with any of your Classmates:Not as much as I should. What have you been doing the past 40 years?:I could tell you but then I'd have to kill you. Just kidding. Spend most of the time burning the candle at both ends. Lately I have been slowing things down and trying to be a better person. My 2nd grand daughter was born yesterday (8/11/2011). Her name is Elena Sophia Cantalini. I am currently working as a demand analyst after retiring from Honeywell. I concentrate now on God, family and friends (in that order). I am so lucky to still be here after all that I have done. Wish I could see you guys. Contact me at bvilee@gmailcom. What are your hobbies and what do you really enjoy doing?:Sailing and Golf and smoking cigars!

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Michael Lester

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Occupation:Retired Contractor Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Graduation Year:1969 How many grandchildren do you have?:2 Do you stay in close contact with any of your Classmates:no What have you been doing the past 40 years?:Attended Auburn earning majors in building construction and sociology and minors in math, physics and chemistry. Started a construction company in Birmingham, but moved to Charleston, SC following Hurricane Hugo and have lived there ever since. What are your hobbies and what do you really enjoy doing?:Avid reader, watching Auburn sports, especially football, golfing, fishing, current events, spending time at our beach house on Oak Island, NC and according to my bride, "piddling".

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Joyce Cooley (Levey)

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Occupation:Retired Educator Marital Status:Single Again No. of Children:3 Graduation Year:1971 How many grandchildren do you have?:2boys: Harrison and Hayden Do you stay in close contact with any of your Classmates:Yes What have you been doing the past 40 years?:College(AU/UAB/UA)/ Married/3 kids/ENT doctors surgical assistant/silversmith/divorced/educator(Biology teacher-assistant principal-Director of Grants, Counselors, and Testing/Principal/Asst. Super of Curriculum/Superintendent/UA College Professor: Community liaison grant writer/Ed Leadership Courses/Retired/GRANDMOTHER(GIGI)/online minister/Silversmith/Forever Young Beach Bum! What are your hobbies and what do you really enjoy doing?:Walking on the beach/Riding a bike/Gardening Most important Job/Love of life: Mom and Grandmother

From Joyce:
I have been shaped by every person that made an appearance in my life; that I personally met, related to or that I have come in contact with. The lessons have taught me well...yes I remember Edgewood Elem and Homewood Jr High with fond memories, but SVHS...those three yrs probably taught me the most-what never to do or be and what you need to do to reach your goal or purpose...and how to survive! Many of you helped me with my journey. I thank you. I look forward to having fun, sharing memories, dancing...and yes, seeing you all!

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Candy Colley (Lindley)

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Occupation:motivational speaker/author Website:faceoffaith.com Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

From Candy:

I'm enjoying calling as many of you as I have numbers for and catching up with you!!!

I'm hoping to not just talk to you, but to see you in October!! OR at one of our Committee Meetings! EVERYONE is invited to the meetings.

What have I been doing these past 40 years?

After graduation, I attended Huntingdon College in Montgomery for 1 year, then transferred to Alabama in Tuscaloosa. I graduated with a degree in speech and drama.

Got married and lived in Crestline. Taught dance at Steeple Arts in Crestline Village and continued performing at Town and Gown Theatre. I also loved being a stay at home mom for Elliott and Colley.

THEN, in 1982, I was diagnosed with a malignant inoperable baseball size tumor in the center of the head.

Miraculously, however, three years and eight surgeries later, I was left with a new face, but cancer free. Even better, I had a new heart. A heart for Jesus Christ.

It took a crisis for me to surrender my life to Him, and I haven't been the same since.

Even in the midst of other difficult places, including a failed marriage, He has been faithful, and I am thankful.

My passion is that others will come to know Him personally as well.

I have three grandchildren ages 8,5, and 18 mos.

For the past twenty five years I've been allowed the opportunity to travel and speak to various churches, organizations, medical groups, etc. across the country.

In November 2006, I remarried!!!! Yeah!!! John Lindley. (I can't wait for him to meet all of you!!!) I now live in Knoxville, Tn. That's been different. I've never lived more than eight miles from where I grew up on Columbiana Road. My parents are still there in the same house!

I was very blessed to have such a wonderful childhood. Many of you were a part of it. I am grateful for the memories that I have with you! Even if it was just sitting next to you in a homeroom!

My book that I've been working on forever officially came out in March of this year. Check out the website!
FaceofFaith.com

I called Mrs. Warfel - (Remember her? 7th grade English teacher at Homewood Junior High) I told her thanks for being so hard!

At the present, I am working on a most special event. Seeing you at Vulcan in October!!!!
Candy!

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Ava Hicks (Little)

Occupation:Disabled Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1 Graduation Year:1973 Do you stay in close contact with any of your Classmates:1973 and 1972

From Ava:

My class went to Shades Valley from 1971 to 1972. Then we had to change schools to the new Homewood High School to graduate in 1973. I am and always have been a Mountie in my heart!!

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Rowena (same) (Macnab)

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Occupation:Retired teacher Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Graduation Year:1970 How many grandchildren do you have?:Two Do you stay in close contact with any of your Classmates:Just a few. 1970 What have you been doing the past 40 years?:I received my BA in Education from Birmingham Southern College and my MS in Special Education from Vanderbilt. I married Foster Cook in 1978 and taught Special Education in Jefferson County for 6 years before "retiring" for 9 years to be a full-time mom to Erin and Nathan. During that time I returned to school at UAB to get my master's certification in gifted education. I was the Gifted Specialist at Vestavia Hills Elementary East from 1990 to 2013, when I retired. What are your hobbies and what do you really enjoy doing?:My husband and I love to travel, do volunteer work, and spend time at our lake house.

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Donna Donna Mason (Mason-Smith)

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Occupation:Fire Lieutenant, retired Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Graduation Year:1971 How many grandchildren do you have?:none yet Do you stay in close contact with any of your Classmates:Just one. What have you been doing the past 40 years?:Career-wise, two main things: Animal Keeper at the Birmingham Zoo, Fire Fighter/Lieutenant/Paramedic with Mountain Brook Fire Department.
Family wise: married John Smith, my soul mate and the love of my life, had three fantastic children who are now out on their on.
Adventures: Lived in a pop-up trailer for over a year. With the fire service I got to help folks on their worst days. As a member of the AL-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team I responded to many missions including the World Trade Center 2001, Salt Lake City Olympics, Hurricane Katrina 2005, President Obama’s first State of the Union, and the Haitian Repatriation Mission in 2010.
With the kids out of college & after 27+ years with the fire service I retired in 2010. The following day John & I moved to Perdido Key in Florida.
God has shepherded us to this beautiful paradise to participate in the Perdido Bay UMC an outreach program of Worship @ the Water @ the FloraBama.
It’s gorgeous, fun, hot, and humid! Now let’s see what I can get into next What are your hobbies and what do you really enjoy doing?:I like to create stuff: quilting, woodwork, writing, costuming, & anything else I can come up with.
Love critters. Plan to train an urban search & rescue dog.

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Eleanor/Debby Nash (Mathews)

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Occupation:County Extension Coordinator Website:www.aces.edu/cleburnecounty Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Graduation Year:1971 How many grandchildren do you have?:none Do you stay in close contact with any of your Classmates:1971 What have you been doing the past 40 years?:In a nutshell,singing,acting,working and raising two lovely, talented daughters.I've been married for 32 years to Jake Mathews,an attorney with Merrill, Merrill, Mathews and Allen, in Anniston. We have two daughters.Jeanette, 30, is a registered nurse with Nolan Hospital in Anniston. Jeanette is married to Matt Griffey, VP of Bear and Son Cutlery-one of two American knife manufacturers .(The other manufacturer is Case.)Virginia,28, is a registered dietitian with Morrison Foods @Columbus Medical Center , Columbus GA. Virginia is single.Both our girls are UA alums,although Jake and I are Auburn alums! I have been with the Alabama Cooperative Extension System since 1984. Before that, I spent two years with Progressive Farmer/ Southern Living with the cooking school division. What are your hobbies and what do you really enjoy doing?:My hobbies are singing, acting and gardening. I sing in the choir at Parker Memorial Baptist Church where I am also a soloist and member of Heartnotes(ensemble of 8 women). For the past ten years I have studied voice with Jennie Wall,a BSC and UT grad. My acting venue has been CAST , Community Actors Studio Theater. Most recently I was in "Boomers", a musical review show that ran this spring. Other shows I've done include "(Female)Odd Couple"-played Florence; "The Music Man" -played Eulalie McKecknie Shin;and several other shows. Favorite roles have been "The Lady With All the Answers", a one woman show about Ann Landers, and the Nightingale of Samarkand in "Once Upon a Mattress"-great fun! Enjoy gardening and am a Master Gardener. Still enjoy cooking- but not home long enoough to do much!

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