Cabool High School Class of 1983
BIOGRAPHY
Beth Alpers |
 I've lived in Columbia since high school and have worked at Boone Hospital Center for the last 14 years, first as a nurse and now as Manager of Human Resources. I'm single with no kids other than those of my friends and my middle sister (and there are a lot of them) who come and play and then go home...the best kind. I work a lot of hours, but also take a fair amount of vacation time. I like to travel, sail, work on remodel projects around my house, hear live music, and attend sporting events like the MU Tiger football games. |
Julie(Bay)Driskell |
I live in Cabool. I have been married for 17yrs and have two kids. Jordain (my daughter) is 14 and Nick (my son) is 12. |
Sheila (Beltz) Long |
I live in Mt. View, Mo with Scott my husband of 18 years. We have 4 children Joey 23 who is in grad. school at MSU, Shelby 20 she is in her junior year at MSU, and the twins Ried and Reagan 10 they are in 5th grade at Cabool Middle School. Scott took the Ag. teaching position at Cabool this year and we hope to be relocating soon. I own and opperate a daycare in our home and hope to find the right location to open one when we get to Cabool. More than likely our biggest news is that we are expecting a baby in Feb. 2008! Sheila Long 1223 S. Hwy. 17 Mountain View, MO 65548 (417) 934-9885 |
Jesse Brown |
| Well, let's see here, I enlisted in the Army before graduation. I served three active years from 1983-1986 which took me to Fort Gordon, GA, Fort Erwin, CA (3 months of desert training, lovely) and Fort Sill, OK. After the Army I moved to Dallas, Texas where I found myself in the field of bookkeeping/accounting working primarily for law firms. After fourteen years in Dallas, on December 31, 1999, I packed up and took my six ours of junior college and fourteen years of work experience and moved to New York City. After a little bad luck with a few jobs, I ended up at an international law firm as the Trust Account Manager/Billing Specialist. Best gig in the city, it pays the bills and allows me to play, can't ask for much more. New York City, what else can I say, to me the greatest place to live. I bought my shoe box about six years ago in the West Village, which is my pride and joy. I never thought I would ever own property, but now I have 322 sq ft? lol The majority of my family still live in the Cabool or Mtn. Grove area. I don't get back very often, but have plans to do so. Jesse Brown 51 Jane Street Apt 12 New York, NY 10014 |
Wendy (Burke) Inman |
| After graduation from CHS, I attended School of the Ozarks for one year. I wasn't happy with my major and wanted to rethink the whole "career" thing. I did, however, meet Jeff Inman from Arcadia Valley Mo and we were married in August 1984. We have led a very happy life together and have three beautiful children: Nathan 21, Jessica 19, and Cullen 13. When my youngest was enrolled in preschool, in the fall of '98 I returned to school (ample time to rethink, wouldn't you agree?). I finished my Bachelor of Arts with emphasis in Piano Pedagogy and Piano Performance in 2004. This major afforded me the privilege of accompanying many fine performers and ensembles, as well as the luxury of travel. I then pursued my Masters of Arts in Piano Performance and filled the title of Graduate Assistant in the music department at the University of Central Missouri. After my final recital series this fall, I will officially graduate. My latest and greatest adventure has been teaching public school. When the music director of the school my children attend, Crest Ridge, left suddenly, they called me to fill in. I agreed to do so, however reluctantly since I had never had aspirations in that department. Much to my surprise, I loved it! So, the next year I took the full-time position. The kids are great, everyday is different, and this allows me the chance to spend more time with my youngest son who is in two of my classes everyday (talk about family dynamics). I look forward to seeing my '83 classmates at our 25th class reunion. It's hard to believe how quickly the time has passed. |
T. C. (Carroll) Wall |
| Paul and I were married in 1990, two months before I graduated from Missouri State with a BS in Elementary Education. I taught 2nd, 4th, and 5th grade students for five years, then took a three year detour to focus upon the needs of my then two pre-school aged children: Sam (15 years) and Emma (12 years) Good grief, how time flies! Since then I have completed a Master's degree in school administration and have been an elementary principal in Lebanon for the past 10 years. It is a cool school with 675 fantastic fourth and fifth grade students who make me laugh, appreciate youth, AND the life lessons that accompany 42 well-lived years--ha! As a member of Ed.D cohort 5 at Mizzou, I recently finished my coursework and am spending most of my free time writing my dissertation. Other free moments are spent at swim meets and soccer games with my fam. Blessed girl, I am. fortunate, too, to have great high school memories and an awesome graduating class! T.C. Wall 20000 Greenfield Road Lebanon, MO 65536 (417) 588-9483 |
Tim Carroll |
| After high school I worked with my Dad hauling milk for 2 years. In '85 I moved to Springfield to attend SMSU. While there I joined the Rugby team and it provided me with the opportunity to play all over the U.S. as well as in Europe. After what could be described as the most carefree 11 years of my life, I graduated in May '96!! After school I worked as a Bartender and a Carpenter. In 2002 I met my wife Jena. We dated for over 4 years and then married in Nov 2006. Some might have thought that I would have been a bachelor forever, but Jena helped convince me to give the institution of marriage a try. We live in St. Clair, where she is the head volleyball and basketball coach for the varsity girls. I commute to St. Louis to work as a Foreman for LaClair General Contracting. We have lived in and around St. Louis for 4 years. We don't have any children, although I have adopted two girls from a previous relationship. They are Madison age 8 & Bailey age 12. I met the girls when Maddy was just 2 weeks old and they have been a part of my life since. I make it back to Cabool quite often to see family and friends. Tim Carroll 553 Columbia Ave St. Clair, MO 63077 (314) 258-4165 |
Sheri (Cox) Harrison |
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After High School I lived in Springfield for 1 year, then moved to Mountain Grove. I worked for Brown Shoe for 9 years and was there when it closed. I've been an RCA Carrier (relief) for the Mountain Grove Post Office since 1998, and have been driving a night Pharmaceutical route, for McQueary Brothers out of Springfield, since 2004. I've been married twice, and although I have no children of my own, my 2nd husband has a 25 year old son, Jarred, who I will always consider my son. I still love animals, and my 3 cats are my pride and joy. I love fishing, camping, gambling, music,and the St. Louis Cardinals. I used to love NASCAR but burned out on it. |
1839-A King Rd
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
Donna (Delisle) Sheldon |
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I was married to Mark Curry for almost 2 years and then we divorced and I moved to North Carolina and married my second husband 19 days after my divorce was final.
My husband and I just celebrated our 24th Anniversay. We have 2 boys, Steven age 22 and Jason who is 15. My husband Mark and I lived in Japan for 3 years and then moved to Washington and lived there for 4 years and then we came back to North Carolina in 1994 and have lived here since. My husband has been a Special Forces soldier (Green Beret) since 1986 and is now retired. I have sent him off to war twice and I have sent my son Steven off to Iraq to fight the war twice as well. I attended college here in North Carolina and got my Nursing Degree and graduated with top honors. Our family enjoys going to the beaches and the mountains for fun. Donna Sheldon 630 Creedmoore Circle Hope Mills, NC 28348 (910) 423-5441 |
Melissa (Dixon) Elliott |
I have worked at Woodpro for 14 years, I started in production, am now in Customer Service due to a nerve disease in my hand caused by carpal tunnel surgery. I am married to Bryan, have 5 kids, the last 2 are twins.(help!! ha,ha) I went to Drury college, have degrees in criminal law and para-legal. I lived outside of Chicago right after high school and HATED it! So I am back where I wanted to leave so bad!! Melissa (Dixon) Elliott 106 Autumn Dr Cabool, MO 65689 |
Karen (Hamilton) McCart |
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After two failed marriages....I am finally with my soul-mate, Terry...we were married a year ago in July.
After high school, I worked at the shoe factory until it closed in 95. I also attended Drury University and graduated with a BS in Crim/Psych/Sociology in 1997. I am currently a caseworker, working with the mentally ill and have been doing this for 10+ years.....very interesting job! My husband and I love riding our motorcycle, hotrods and NASCAR. Also, working around our house and just being together! |
P.O. Box 462
2215 King Rd
Mountain Grove, MO 65711
(417) 926-6604
Julie (Hayes) Grogan |
| Rodney and I got married in July 1983,24 years ago.We have 3 children,Valarie 23, Jessica 22, and Jason 20. We have 2 grandsons and the third will be here on Oct. 15, 2007.We can't wait!! Rod joined the Marines in 1984 and was in for 8 years.We have lived all across the country from coast to coast.We moved back to Cabool in 1996. Then to Mansfield in 1998 and have been here since. We enjoy camping, traveling, and spending time with our family. We are very blessed and I thank God for doing a great work in our family's life.Jesus Christ is my Lord and Saviour! Julie Grogan Mansfield, MO |
Darrell Melton |
| I took over the family farm milking cows and I also have beef cattle. Some are lucky they get to travel. I'm stuck here playing titties 7 days a week. In 2006 I met a beautiful lady, she became my wife in May 2008. We have no kids just blue heelers & chihuahua's. Looking forward to the reunion. Darrell Melton Mountain Grove, MO 65711 (417) 259-0695 |
James Montgomery |
| What all to tell... Most know I was a computer nerd who started a company, That company had ups and downs and I got out of the computer business about 8 years ago. I worked from home for about three years doing remote support on software and systems. 5 years ago I started managing a small mutual insurance company in Licking and have been there since. About 6 years ago I surrendered my life to Jesus and about 4 years ago I surrendered to His ministry and began to preach bi-vocationally 2 Years ago Sarah left and I have been in the process of trying to stay married but that ended in March. In June I met Karen Ann on eHarmony and she has agreed to be my wife so on Sept. 8 2007 I will be married again. I will be re-locating to Memphis area in the late fall sometime. I believe in Jesus, For this reason, If you ever new me before you will see the change in me now, I am not the man I used to be I am different and better. I didn't do it, He did. My desire, my wish is that you would all know Jesus not just as your Savior but as your Lord. May God Bless and keep you. by His Grace alone brother james James Montgomery Jr 1355 Pine St POB 680 Cabool, MO 65689 (417) 962-3765 |
Mike Purvis |
I have worked on United States Postal sorting equipment for Siemens - Arlington, Texas for over 15 years. My job entails 100% travel all over the US. I do not maintain a residence. I do operate a small self storage business out of Cabool. Need some extra space? Check me out at Highway 60 storage. I am single and have no children. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends. My six nieces, three nephews and host of friend's children are the joys of my life. I enjoy live blues, making noise on a guitar, watching KC Chiefs football and Dallas Stars Hockey. Nearly every year you can find me with the Cabool delegation in Washington, MO for the annual Wine fest, third weekend in May. Another tradition has been the Class float trip the third weekend in July. |
Dave Roberts |
I live in Sugar Grove, IL, with my wife of 15 years, Tracey. After getting out of the copier business, I got into the mortgage business, first as a loan officer in Dallas, the got offered an Account Executive job from Citi. The only problem was, we had to move to IL, where my new territory was. We've been up here a little over two years. Over the years, I've had the opportunity to introduce several of my new friends to a lot of you, and they always tell me what a great bunch of friends I have, and I couldn't agree more. David Roberts 5 Ralph Judd Court Sugar Grove, IL 60554 (630) 466-5604 |
Penny (Russell) Speake |
| I live in a small town just south of Springfield, MO. Eric Speake (1984 Cabool grad.) and I married in 2002. We have two boys. James who is 5 years old and Charles who is 3 years old. They pretty much make our world go round and keep us very busy. I am an attorney, specifically an assistant prosecutor in Greene County (Springfield). Hard to believe I have been practicing law for 18 years now. Wow! How time flies. Our play revolves around the boys. There does not seem to be much time for anything else. Life is very fun and very busy. Penny Speake 887 Azalea Lane Clever, MO 65631 (417) 743-2199 |
Vonda (Stuart) Fulton |
| After graduation I was married in '84 which ended in '95. I was mainly a housewife during that marraige. Since then I have attended (and graduated) from Vatterott college in '95. I was remarried to Mike (from Ozark) in December of 2000 and low and behold my dream came true on January 4, 2002--yes 2002, my daughter (Patricia Denise a.k.a. Deni) was born. So while you all are talking about your teenagers and all I am sitting here with a six year old Kindergartener who knows everything. I have 10 years experience in medical insurance, three of those years being in perscription insurance. I was a certified pharmacy tech for the 3 years. I now am a manager of a small grocery store in Sparta where my husband Mike and I have lived for almost 7 years. As a family we like to go fishing when we can. I am into scrapbooking and reading. Deni is into sports and cheerleading so we are busy taking her places. We don't make it to Cabool very often but it is on the summer agenda to take Deni to see all of my stompin grounds. Maybe I will see some of you then. I too surrended my life to Christ on Easter 1995 which has totally changed me for the better (and for those who know my dad may not know that he is now a preacher, but I am not a pk). May God bless each and every one of you. Vonda Fulton Stuart 301 Redbud St. Sparta, MO 65753 (417) 634-2321 |
Mark Sigman |
| I have been a cop for 18 yrs. Seen lot's of stuff!! Lived in Salem for 11 yrs hope to stay here until I retire. Married to Becky for 15 yrs. I have two kids, Curt 9 yrs. old and Stephanie 14 yrs. old. Stephanie is an athlete. Curt is a book worm. Steph is a pitcher for J.V. and it's more fun watching kids play than playing yourself. I am Blessed with a wonderful family! Mark Sigman 411 E. Rubinstein Salem, MO 65560 (573) 247-5881 |
Jay Taff |
I live in Springfield, MO with my wife, stepdaughter, and son. Golfing is my fun thing, even though I'm not any good. My wife is a teacher, so the kids can't get away with anything (too many contacts). I started my 20th year selling cement. Not going to get rich, but it's a 'solid' future. (I know, not funny) I get to travel the corners of SW, MO; SE, KS; NE, OK; NW, AR; and mid-Missouri through Lake of the Ozarks, Jeff. City, and Columbia. I kid our other salesmen about living in the forsaken land (Kansas). (Sorry, no offense intended). My parents, and sister, and her family still live in Cabool - so I do get back occasionally. Jay Taff Springfield, MO |
John Thompson |
I have been involved in several different career fields. I spent most of the years from graduation through the beginning of 2004 living in Belleville, IL, where my folks (Mom a Class of '61 grad of CHS) still reside. One weekend while visiting my brother and his family who had moved to Cabool, I ran into a gal from Mountain Home, AR visiting her best friend who lived by my brother's family. We started talking more when both visiting on same weekends, then phone calls and email, and back in 2004, I managed to get an offer of a better job here than I had in Illinois, and I have been down here ever since (and still have both the gal and the job). I am working now for a company that sells service contracts on new and used vehicles and have moved up from being just a claims adjuster into having help set up and now managing the till-then non-existent initial training program for new adjusters. I spent a whole bunch of late nights and weekends during the summer of 2005 working with one of my friends here in town building a replica of the General Lee from the Dukes of Hazzard tv show. And No, he gets absolutely no attention rolling through town in that bright orange car, yeah right. I was always pretty quiet and never spent much time with most of my classmates, and have only seen a couple since graduation, one of whom sent me the link (thanks Ken, appreciate the link and the friendship through the years). |
605 Cooper Estates Drive
Apt. 18
Mountain Home, AR 72653
(618) 830-9288
Tony Thompson |
| Well after Graduation I moved to Atlanta Ga then joined the US Navy in 1985 got out in 1988. Went back to Atlanta had some adventures & misadventures there until I moved to Alabama in or around 1991 that time period not to clear in the memory bank. Oh yeah did I mention I had two wonderful kids Corey now 18 & Sarah 16 in October, while living in GA. Started a portapotty business in Anniston Alabama in 1996 still there, thank God. Business & Family doing well. Oh yeah got Married some time after moving to Alabama, still hangin in there, on that, one too. Kind of like a used car ad to much to list. Ha ha! Tony Thompson 505 Buck Dr Ohatchee, AL 36271 (256) 310-4714 |
