RVRHS Alumni March 02 Newsletter
We start off this month’s newsletter on a sad note. For anyone who played football, baseball or softball in Otterburn Park you probably came under the tutelage of Gerry Lawless Sr. either directly or indirectly at some point in time. Gerry has been very sick recently. This past summer he was diagnosed with Cancer of the colon and liver. Aggressive chemo treatments were begun after surgery found that the colon cancer had attached itself to his pelvis and they could not remove it and there were too many lesions on his liver.
At this time, he is very weak and the prognosis is unknown. He was recently admitted to Hôpital Charles Lemoyne Phone: (450)466-5000 because of severe dehydration and other complications arising from the cancer and its treatment.
We have some new additions to the RVRHS Arts page in the photography section. Patrick Leroux’s crisp action photography has been added to the site. It is worth a look.
Would you like to contribute to the upkeep of RVRHS.ORG? You can do so by making a donation from your PayPal account by going to RVRHS.ORG and clicking on the Visa/Mastercard Donate logo. If you don't have PayPal you can still help out by activating a PayPal account. If you create a PayPal account by clicking on the PayPal logo on the right hand side of the page PayPal will make a contribution when/if you activate the account - to do this you have to type in a code that will only come to you on your next credit card statement. Then and only then will your account be activated and a donation made. When you activate your account PayPal will deposit $5.00 in your new account as a bonus for creating a new account. If you want to donate that to the site it would be more than appreciated. OK enough shilling for now. :)
The URL for the RVRHS site is still good, but the new URL is http://www.rvrhs.org
- eventually you will not be able to access the site via GeekStreet so you might want to update your URL now.
I am asking for anyone who can to put out word about the site to former RVRHS students - especially to siblings to please spread the word. Also I am very interested in getting more pictures on the site so if you have pictures in electronic format (jpg, gif, tif, bmp) feel free to forward them to headgeek AT geekstreet.com. If you would rather mail hard copies to me to scan the address is:
Denis Bernicky
552 Prince Charles,
Dorval, Qc H9P1Z3
Now on to the updates.
Richard Alan Badger (Class of 70)
Is now in Cape Town South Africa. Has been working there since ’78.
Gaby Zschoche (Class of 71) gaby4z51 AT hotmail.com
Karen Falconer (Class of 72) athanassakos-falconer AT sympatico.ca
In Toronto since '83. Have a great family, Alex and our two boys 10 and 12. I am now Principal of an elementary school in central Toronto where the head of the Parent Council and another mother on the exec. are from RVR. Go figure!! My 6 sibs who all attended RVR are all well, most in To., Janet in Switzerland, Marc in Japan. RVR was a strange place when I attended, big, hard to break into and thank heavens for sports I always made sub for!!
Ian Stuart Rowley (Class of 74) isrowley_03 AT hotmail.com
Well hello everyone, it has been a very long time. Many, many things have gone under the bridge since we used to take chairs out to the Funerals of locals, and spent time driving from Tavern to Tavern. Unbelievable that any of us ever got out of there alive, we should feel very lucky just to be alive after all the crazy (stupid) things that we did. But, then it wouldn’t be high school would it? I hope that everyone who is left is happy and healthy and my condolences to all of those that have passed away.
Hilary Syme (Class of 74) hilarysyme AT rogers.com
Currently living in Ottawa after spending nine years working for international agencies in South Africa and Swaziland, mainly on rural water and sanitation projects. Now working for the Canadian government managing aid projects in Malawi. Separated after 20-year marriage, have a boy of 16 and girl of 11. Still playing the harmonica...
Tim Vruwink (Class of 75) nvruwink AT shaw.ca
Living in Red Deer, Alberta
Ceri Evans (Class of 75) newevans AT idirect.com
I would have graduated in '75, but was spirited off to meet Elvis (family moved to Memphis, Tennessee). The family resettled in southern Ontario in '76, and I've been here ever since. Married, with very energetic 5-year-old twin boys.
Tim Sokolyk (Class of 76) sokolyk AT rogers.com
Karen Tyler (Class of 76) sallymake AT aol.com
Hey there everyone. Moved to Oshawa in October '82. Got married in '84. Have 2 boys, Jordan 17 & Garth 15. Separated and divorced in '95. Did a lounge gig for 7 years at the Four Seasons Hotel in Toronto. I am currently the Chair of the Board for a shelter for Abused Women and children in Clarington Ontario. Went back to school to upgrade my computer skills. I work for an insurance company in Markham during the day. I am a singer/songwriter and I'm in the process of working on my first CD. Today I am a newlywed living in Scarborough with the man of my dreams, Chris. I'd love to hear from anyone who would like to email me. :o)
Cathy Badger (Class of 77) crinkley AT ns.sympatico.ca
I was married to Craig Crinkley in 1980 after he graduated from McGill and had entered the world of “radio news”. He worked in several private stations around Ontario until we moved to PEI. He hosted a radio talk show there as well as read morning news and became a household name in the area. We had three beautiful children on PEI the last of whom was born just as he made the leap to CBC 14 years ago. From senior editor in Charlottetown he moved on to be location manager in Sydney N.S. and then here to Halifax to become plant manager. He passed away in February of 1997 quite suddenly of a massive coronary while playing soccer. The kids and I have stayed here and continued to thrive. Our eldest is a boy, Ian 19 and in his second year at Acadia, Our middle is a girl, Allison 18 and in her first year at Acadia and our youngest is Stewart in grade 8 and living here with me.
He was a great dad and husband and we still miss him and would love to share memories with some high school friends.
Austlain Doiron (Class of 77) adoiron AT app.ca
Just like to update my e-mail address and to say hello to all grads of 1977, give me a an update on your life post 1977
Tom Beauchamp (Class of 77) aucreations AT sympatico.ca
I'm living in Brossard Quebec with my wonderful wife Lorraine and our 3 kids(or should I say adults). I work at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft and would like to hear from anyone from our graduating class. My wife and I also run our own home- based graphics business. Send me an e-mail and I WILL answer.
Stephen McIntosh (TOSH) (Class of 77) smcintosh AT tru.eastlink.ca
After RVR I went on to Champlain and then Concordia. Graduated from The School of Community and Public Affairs. Had a great career with Canadian National Railways in the Public Affairs Department from 1981-1991 in Montreal - Winnipeg - Moncton. Worked in various positions in the Nova Scotia Provincial Government in communications. I am currently a Public and Government Relations consultant and residing in Truro, N.S. Was married just two short years ago to the love of my life Emily Maxine Gratton of Truro. Just built a new house on Emily's family estate.
We raise, breed and show Smooth Fox Terriers dogs in Canadian Kennel Club Dog shows. Would love to hear from class of 77 grads.
Christine Bonner (Class of 78) d9440010 AT mail.connect.usq.edu.au
I live in Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia with my husband, Alan and our 3 fabulous sons, Conor, born 1992, Liam,1995 and Keelan, 1998. I have been here for nearly 9 years...I've been back to Canada once (2001) during that time. I graduated from Concordia University in 1989 with a BA (Distinction) in Psychology. I traveled Europe and the South Pacific from 1990 to 1992. I met Alan at the Munich Oktoberfest in 1990...some things never change. I am currently studying Photography at the Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE - a 2 year program that has only just begun. Life keeps getting better. Anyone visiting "Down Under" would be a welcome interruption.
Michaël Gazier (Class of 80) 24/02/65 mgazier AT magma.ca
Michaël has been in the Ottawa area for 16 years. Following an engineering degree at McGill he did a part time masters (electronics) at Carleton in Ottawa. Fourteen years working at BNR/Nortel in advanced technology and in product groups were enough, so he quit his job as senior manager and advisor in system and network architecture to go spin his luck with a startup as principal architect. He continues to enjoy traveling, camping/canoeing, mountain and road biking, playing guitar, the arts, philosophy, working on the house, his cats, and enjoying discussions and tale telling with friends. He is still with his beautiful brainy brunette partner and looks forward to having kids before retiring.
Kent Forrester (Class of 81) kforrester.sicpa AT globalcon.com
I have been very fortunate since high school. I am currently married (Anna) with 2 children (Andrew 9, Sabrina 6) living in Toronto. I am working as a chemist for an ink chemical that has allowed me to see the world.
Leonard Fowler (Class of 81)
I left R.V.R. in the summer of grade 10 and finished at Philemon Wright in Hull. Two days after graduation I hitchhiked across Canada for fun. Came back eventually completed CEGEP. Moved in with Lisa Fisher -Stayed 4 years - Moved out for four years. Successfully stalked her at the end of the four years and now have been married for 10 years this coming Aug 2002. We have one son named Dylan. Buying him his second motorbike this summer. I am working for the city of Ottawa in the Social Services Dept. I tried to make the reunion last year but I could not for reasons beyond my control, I really enjoyed the reunion pictures and don't understand why they had to be pulled so I am sending this one of us at our cottage in PEI. Hope everyone is enjoying good health.
Joanne Parent (Class of 84) bpurdie AT rogers.com
Living in Ottawa and working as a legal assistant for the Children's Aid Society of Ottawa. Married, have a beautiful 2½ year old daughter.. Would love to hear from old classmates.
Chris Carignan (Class of 86) arrow2 AT telusplanet.net
Just surfed through and found it nice to see all the names I went to school with. Been in the air force since 86, joined a couple of months after the grad. I did an 8 yr. posting in Trenton Ont. were I was doing first line maintenance on the Hercules and now I've been in Cold Lake Alberta for the last 8 working on f-18s. The forces have been good to me, giving me lots of traveling, guess I'm in for the long haul. I have a 5 yr old boy named Shayne, he started French kindergarten this year. You know after 16yrs in the forces you get to meet lots of people and one thing that surprises me is the amount of people that went to R.V.R. lots of us out there. Anyway if anybody feels like dropping me a line please feel free to, it would be nice to hear from those old names.
Gina Moquin (Class of 88) p.howie AT rogers.com
Don Starnes (Class of 88) starnes AT pei.sympatico.ca
After RVR I went to Champlain Lennoxville for two years then on to McGill where I got a B.Ed in 1994. I then taught at Centennial Regional High School for two years before moving to Kelowna B.C. where I taught middle school for two more years in the beautiful Okanagan Valley. Then I decided to join the RCMP, which was something I always wanted to do. I went to the training Academy in Regina where I met my wife Chantal (also an RCMP Officer) and graduated from there in September 1998. I then got posted to Blackville New Brunswick where I stayed for two years before getting transferred to Summerside PEI, which is where I am now. My wife and I bought a nice home near the water and are expecting our first child at the end of June. I still keep in touch with a few people but have lost touch with many more. I'm glad to see that so many are doing well for themselves. Feel free to drop a line and say hi.
Marc Petitpas (Class of 89) marc.petitpas AT telusmobility.com
Currently living in Hornby Ont. I am the Regional Sales Manager for Western Ontario And Manitoba, for Telus Mobility Corporate Stores. I still see some of the boys out here...Rich Canniff, Derek Mellor, and now Ian Walsh. I am engaged to be married in July 2003.Alicia Jakaitis....soon to be Alicia Petitpas. If you are in T.O drop me a line....marc.petitpas AT telusmobility.com I am out...-Shakes
Julie Bousquet (Class of 89) Julie.Bousquet AT sympatico.ca
Oh, can anyone tell me where Karri-Ann is? Hey you all! I'm so happy to have found this site. Just thought you would like to know that I have not become a nun as I stated in our yearbook. I am now living in Granby, yes near the zoo. I am working as a Distribution Coordinator in a plastic manufacturing industry. I have been with this amazing guy for the past 7 years and he has a beautiful daughter of 13 years old that has moved with us Jan. of last year from BC. I miss you all and you like to get together maybe when our 15-year anniversary comes up. Shouldn't we do something... Julius Caesar
Aimee Landry (Class of 91) Sunspots369 AT yahoo.ca
Brian Langer (Class of 92) Langer AT sprint.ca
After RVR, I did one year at Champlain, and then did a two-year program at Loyalist College. In 96 I moved to Ottawa to work in the Hi-tech sector. Presently I am married and have bought a house. No kids yet but have a great dog. Love to travel, and live the great life.
Melanie Pelletier (Class of 92) melnightnurse AT hotmail.com
Peter Sheel (Class of 92) psheel AT rsb.qc.ca
Mark Dubeau (Class of 93) dubeau57 AT videotron.ca
Working at Bombardier Transportation (procurement), and going to McGill in Transportation and Logistics. Coaching football in my spare time, and still playing hockey when possible. Single and living in St-Bruno on my own. Give me some news if you read this.
Jana Wallace (Class of 94) janatalbot AT msn.com
I am now living in St-Hubert, have a job at the Jewish General Hospital as a nurse on the stroke unit. Married now and just bought a new house. I'm a proud Auntie of a little boy named Ethan, who unfortunately lives far away in Kitchener, Ont.
David William Lee (Class of 94) dlee99 AT rogers.com
Alive and well and living in Toronto with my wife Julie. Currently heading up to R&D division for a small rubber and plastics company. Having lots of fun Dragon boating and playing paintball in my spare time. Hope everyone's doing well and living live to its fullest. Love to hear from anyone!
David Laroche (Class of 94) dlaroche97 AT hotmail.com
Finished University and landed a career in Drummondville.
Sagar D Patel (Class of 95) sagar.patel AT sympatico.ca
Hey guys, it would be great to hear from you. I currently reside in the west island and work downtown.
Marina Michaud (now MacKay) (Class of 95) marinamichaud AT hotmail.com
After I graduated I moved to PEI to finish high school. Needed grade 12 to go to college. In 97 I moved to NS with my boyfriend. In 98 I went to a community college and took Cooking. Graduated in 99 and that same year on July 3 I was married. In Aug we moved back to PEI were we currently live. I am taking time off from work and will hopefully be going back to school in the fall. That is if I’m not in the family way by then. Most of my family is here with me, except my dad who now lives in Amsterdam and my mom in NB, at UNB finishing up her PhD. Hope everyone is well. Would love to here from everyone so e-mail me.
Sylvain Poirier (Class of 95) titijoe12 AT msn.com
Je vie présentement a Saint-Bruno avec ma femme et mes 2 enfants (Jonathan-3 ans & Christopher-1 ans). Je ne suis pas encore M. Univers mais je suis toujours beau comme un coeur (ha-ha). Si vous me connaissez & que ça vous tentes de m'écrire, ne soyez pas gêner.
Katrina Gagnon (Class of 97) weez1959 AT videotron.ca
Alex Leblond (Class of 98) AL_LEBLOND AT SYMPATICO.CA
Surprisingly enough, I don't listen to hip hop anymore. I'm now done all my studies. I now work for an IBM branch office in MTL. I'm actually the Network Administrator. (How funny is that) Oh another thing, 5 years later getting back with Crystal Carle!!! (ouch)
Matthew Cunningham (Class of 98) cunni_04 AT hotmail.com
Hey what’s up everyone? Well not much has changed in my life except that I graduated from Dawson College and am planning to go to Concordia. I still see many of the peeps I used to hang out with but I would love to hear from those I haven't. I have to admit that I do miss all of you and hope to hear from you guys soon!