PHS REUNION: The Archives
The Archives, listed below, are in
reverse chronological
order, so start reading at the bottom of the page and work your way up to the
top.
To read earlier Archives, please choose the appropriate year: 2000,
2001, 2002, & 2003-04. Enjoy!
Year 2000 has some of the funniest postings, and they
show how the message board was born!
If you landed on this page and would like to find where the message board is located to join in the fun, go to the PHS Reunion Page!
More third-grade humor: How do ghosts give each other driving directions? Answer: "Go toward the light! Turn left at the light!"
Favorite Christmas Cookie, gee, that would have to be butter horns, they are simply delicious, and when done as a Christmas cookie, they are very pretty with all kinds of colored sugar sprinkled on top. Then of course there is always the sugar cookies. Home made old fashioned fudge, the kind that is a bit grainy, that definitely makes for a delicious Christmas treat!! --An 88 Class Member (Still reading the board, just haven't posted lately!!)
Mmmmm...favorite Christmas cookie...my ex-mother-in-law made an awesome array of cookies this time of year, but my favorites were probably the shortbread-covered-in-chocolate-and-caramel...or maybe the pecan fingers...or the secret kisses. Of course, there's always the ones with the little peanut butter cup pushed into the center. Do I have to pick just one kind?? ~Lizzy
How about a little third grade humor to liven this place up? What happened to the FBI agent who was scared of the monster under his bed? .... He went under cover! :-) --'96QT
I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving. --'96QT
Hey, Happy turkey day! We'll be in Philly for the weekend! Then, the hubby is praying for snow, see you in the winter! Denali
Wow, just two weeks ago I would have had a different answer for this Coffee Talk Question, but now I am right on board with you, Lizzy. Stay strong....He knows what you've accomplished. --'96QT
I'd like to have dinner with my dad - he's missed a lot in the last five years!! ~Lizzy
Wow, things have sure been slow around here! It's been almost a month since anybody posted anything. I don't really have anything to say but we at least needed something new on the board. ~Lizzy
LIZZY--Sorry to hear about that one. Wow, that is just awful to happen. But maybe it was meant to work out like that for a reason. Maybe something better is around the corner and you might have gotten that job and missed out on something better had you arrived on time. Good luck! --'96QT
DENALI--Yep, I know the Educator Licensing Page, and when I put that name in the other day, it popped up that the license he applied for on Aug. 2004 was still valid (I think for another year). But when I just plugged it in tonight, you are right, that it says no license is found. Why isn't it at least showing it was there and that it expired? All the rest do. Weird. I am unsure why it is like that, but I do know he is in Winter and was there last year, too, for the last half of the year. Have a good one. --'96QT :-) P.S. There will be a group of cute, young girls (and a few guys) hopping around the bars on Saturday night, (Harbor, Miller Time, Bossman's). Anyone around?--Join us!
96QT, go to wisconsin dpi, then you have to click around to get to EDUCATOR LICENSE SEARCH. Put his name in and it says all of the licenses he has held. The latest being the emergency license for Alternative Ed. which has now expired. Plug my name in and it'll show you the same thing. Just look for expiration dates...it shows I have about 5 different licenses, but some have expired. Let me know. I'll check it again, but I think his is up... take care! denali
Here's a totally bad interview story -- I completely forgot I had one this morning! It just slipped my mind because I've been really focused on a trial I have next week (my very first real jury trial, and I am just a lowly law student - yikes!!). Anyway, I went to school this morning in student clothes (instead of my interview suit) to meet with my trial partner, completely oblivious to the fact that this Sept. 21 was the same Sept. 21 when the interview was scheduled. I remembered about 2 hours later. So, I sucked up my pride, stuck my tail between my legs, and went to the interview room to apologize in person. To my surprise, the guy was really gracious about it and offered to interview me right then, student clothes and all. We had a pleasant chat, I told him about the case I'm working on, and he even asked me to mail him my transcript when we were finished. We'll see if I get a second interview out of this one . . . I'm not holding my breath! ~Lizzy
Jill--- Shoot me an email--I have some of the info you need. Slowey dbslowey@yahoo.com
My story is not really the worst interview ever, just about what happened at the end of it. Having kept in mind the importance of a handshake, which had been drilled into my head in college, I decided without really watching what my potential employer was doing, to reach out my hand at the conclusion of the interview for a handshake. Well at the time he had been moving something on his desk, I hadn't really looked at it, and he quickly pulled his hand away telling me something to the effect of no, you have to work before you get this, this is not for you. I looked and here he was holding a check for someone in his hand. I very quickly explained that I just wanted to shake his hand, and thank him for the interview, he sort of grinned, shook my hand, and well I ended up being hired anyway. It sure made for a chuckle after the fact. --An 88 Class Member
HA! I cannot believe I just did that....I accidentally hit the "Submit Comments" button before I wrote anything! Must be getting late. I always wondered how people could do such a thing. Silly me. ANYWAY, DENALI, what is the link to that DPI page, because when I typed him into the license database, it appears he still has a license. Also, he started teaching there in the Spring of 2004. As for the coffee talk, I has something similar....It was an "interview" at college to move into a higher level of the program, and I met with four people. They got me confused with someone else and said I said & did things I had not done (and even told me I was living in a different town than I was....you'd think I'd know where I was living!), and then I had to come back and meet with the ENTIRE department two weeks later. The whole thing was crazy & really long & drawn out. Some of you know this story, some of you don't....Some of you who are reading this now and didn't know who I was before might figure me out, too! Oh well. Have a nice weekend, Everyone. --'96QT :-) P.S. Where is the Eastside Kid, Avery, & '87 Compadre these days?
Hey ALL, haven't stopped here for awhile~busy. Has anyone heard that Pete Heath is teaching in Winter?? What??? I heard that so I went on DPI website and it says he doesn't hold a valid teaching license? Gossip has it that he was "taken care of" and just went to another district?? He's working with an outreach/alternative program. Who knows what? My last worst interview...I was lead into the conference room to meet the panel. They were told my name that I go by, which is different than my given name and one principal freaked out and said "Well, her resume says, this, not that, WHATEVER!" She actually said that and wouldn't even shake my hand. Thats how it started out, nice huh? I ended up getting the job and she highly recommended me for the position...weird, you just never know!! Did you know that Roni Ann Runnheim (I'm not sure of her married name) also had a baby boy! Toots is so proud of them both!! :-) Last I heard Susan was in Seattle with you Jill~?? Hey, I filled up my gas tank today for $2.99 because the small town that I'm by doesn't have enough 3's to change to $3.00!! lol! We're on our way to Phillips tonight, that outta be a gas shocker!! TTFN Denali
In the aftermath of my 14-interviews-in-a-week week, I'm interested in worst-job-interview stories! We've been needing a new coffeetalk question for a while anyway. So, share your horror stories! ~Lizzy
Mmmm...I used to be pretty tight with Jill Lacina - last I heard, she's in Australia. Anyone have contact info for her? Thanks!
Is it hot enough for everybody?? I've heard that WI got it even worse than we did here, and without the rain. Ugh! We had another baby born last week, and we've been hosing him down a couple times a day to keep his temperature regulated. He seems to be coming along nicely . . . probably better than us humans! Stay cool, all! ~Lizzy
Lizzy--We had fun at Bossman's and Harbor this weekend, and that's where most of the reunion folks ended up! Obviously I am a '96er so I wasn't invited, but I still needed to know how it was, so I asked someone from the Class of '90 when we were all out on Saturday night, and he said that there were about 40 people. Then I heard through another source that there were about 50-80 people. I guess the DJ/light show cost $1,000. AH! I know when I drove by they changed the reunion sign to just say "Beer" by about 7 o'clock at night. Out of a possible 2,200 people (classmates and spouses), it doesn't sound like it was too good of a turn-out. I think a lot of classes didn't even get invitations! Anyone who was there have something to add? --'96QT :-)
Hey, how was the reunion? ~Lizzy
A big shout out to a class member from the 88 crew, congratulations to Rod Runnheim & his wife Kris on the birth of their new baby boy, Chase. 90guy
Jill--Could you send an e-mail to ninetysix_qt@hotmail.com, too. --'96QT :-)
On second thought, make that r_runnheim@yahoo.com -- I not be at work for the next week or two.
Jill, the address I had for you was no longer valid. Email me at rodr@lmcg.wisc.edu
I took care of Jill's request -- assuming I have both email addresses correct. If not Jill, please post again here and I'll see what I can do.
July 2nd, Bossman's, DJ, Let's all get together and have some fun that night. Some members of the message board are likely to be there!
Welcome to the site, Jill! :-) Make sure to keep coming here to post stuff to keep it alive. Many people read the board but only a few are brave enough to post! This site is filled with '88ers, so you came to the correct place. One of them will e-mail you later with some helpful info. Take care. --'96QT
Hi Folks, Just wondering if you can help me find some information on my former classmates? I'm from the Class of 88 and am in search of Susan Revie and a few others. We had a class reunion last year but I don't have my contact list from that. Can anyone help? It would be much appreciated. Cheers, Jill Lacina
Does anybody know how things are shaping up for the multi-year reunion over July 4th weekend? Haven't decided yet whether to attend. We'll be starting babywatch around that time, and with the heat of midsummer, a new baby may require extra care. That, and 10+ hours in the car just doesn't sound like a good time. But, who knows, I may decide to crash the party at the last minute, just to see who's there. ~Lizzy
Ah, yes, Lode Runner! That was it. I can now breathe easier, knowing the answer to my burning question. <whew> ~Lizzy
7Dot--I already know who you are. :-) Congrats on the upcoming baby! --'96QT
Heya '96QT. Yes, we're expecting a son in two weeks. Yikes! My identity will, of course, be blown at that time. That's okay, as I haven't been going out of my way to disguise my identity too much anyway :-) ..7Dot
7Dot--Are you and your wife expecting a son? If so, make sure to let us know all the details when it is born. I'm assuming this since you say you were considering that name. Also, we need some trivia on here. I'll have to try to think of some, too. --'96QT :-)
Lizzy, I think there were a few games people played on the Mac. Load Runner was a popular one -- get the gold, dig holes in bricks to trap the thieves after you. There was another one that was part satyr, (it had a vorpal rabit, one scene involved bambi being stepped on by godzilla...) I can't recall the name of that one though. Just saw the Event Box. Landon is a cool name! Was considering that one too. 7Dot
First, which class are you from (need some idea of age-appropriate fun stuff), and where are you having the reunion? --'96QT
Ineed some ideas for the fun side of the reunion QUICKLY. Our reunion is this weekend.
LIZZY, You now need to take a well deserved break!!! Also I don't know your answer to your question, but perhaps 7DOT might have an idea. SNO, glad to see it is snowing on the website again. I haven't been here in awhile. Hope all is well with everyone. --An 88 Class Member
HEYYYYYY!! I brought the SNO back to WI!! And thanks for the bday wishes ( it's actually the 29th though)!! NO MORE AFTER THIS ONE THOUGH>>LOL.. hope all is well with everyone. I am hoping to get up north soon.. are we still having some sort of get together this summer??? I dont have the time to run back through the last 6 months of messages on here right now... will visit soon... have a happy day everyone! *************SNO************
Three exams down...one more (four-hour) exam to go. And then my first year of law school will be OVER!!! Yippee!! ~lizzy
It must be SNOing somewhere, because....it's SNO's birthday, (April 28th)! Happy birthday, SNO! ~'96QT : )
Check out the new Logger icon in the Address bar!
Spring and summer are always slower times on here. Everyone should put this site as their home page, though, and then it would prompt them to visit more often. Wouldn't you agree?! : ) Sorry I cannot answer your trivia question, Lizzy.--I'm just a bit too young to know that info. But keep posting and someone will reply! --'96QT : )
You people actually have lives, something better to do than hang out here? I'm jealous! ~Lizzy
Spring and summer are always slower times on here. Everyone should put this site as their home page, though, and then it would prompt them to visit more often. Wouldn't you agree?! : ) Sorry I cannot answer your trivia question, Lizzy.--I'm just a bit too young to know that info. But keep posting and someone will reply! --'96QT : )
You people actually have lives, something better to do than hang out here? I'm jealous! ~Lizzy
Trivia: What was the name of the computer game that was played on Mr. Hein's Macintosh, back in its early days (when it was the only Mac in school)? (Somebody please tell me, because I just can't remember! lol) ~Lizzy
Wow, cool trivia, 88CM. Now, an update on the Loggers. Today they were winning after 1st quarter, winning at half time, winning after third, and guess what?--Lost by three points at the end of the game! Ugh, it was exciting, though, and a nice effort by the guys. --'96QT
TRIVIA TIME BONUS, Does anyone remember the fourth to the last line in the poem below? I can't remember it myself!!! --An 88 Class Member
TRIVIA TIME PART III: How many students were in the play? A. 17 B. 3 C. 14 or D. 6 --An 88 Class Member
TRIVIA TIME PART II: What occurred during the play? A. Students held up photos of the objects mentioned in the poem, in the play. B. Students carried a card with the first letter of the line they said, then at the end all held up the letters and said, and spelled out "Winter Carnival, WOW!". C. Students practiced the play repeatedly, but never actually performed the play for the whole school. D. none of the above. --An 88 Class Member
TRIVIA TIME question on the winter topic...The following poem was created by whom, and for what purpose: "We're wearie of winter weather, We're itching for some fun. Icey winds have got us down, something must be done. Nerves are shot, we can't sit still, we're acting bad its true. Time to take a winter break, the teachers need one too. Every day the same routine, excitement we could use. Right now we need a change of pace to cure the winter blues. Come one and all and beat those winter blahs. All week long activities planned just hear the oohs and ahs. Race with shovels, eat a pie the week should be a riot. Neat games to play and skits to write, I'm sure you'd like to try it. If you can build a pyramid or sculpt a man of snow. Varietys the spice of life so lets all have a ball. Action packed adventures a concert for us all. (I can't remember one line) Well all of you must know by now. Oh we do not need to tell it. We're having a Winter Carnival. A. Mrs. Kubiak for a play for Winter Carnival week B. Mrs. Fox for a play for Winter Carnival week C. Mrs. Foytik for a play, for an extracurricular extra credit project, to encourage public speaking. D. Mr. Nyberg for a play for Winter Carnival Week. --An 88 Class Member
Wow on the Loggers Basketball, didn't think they were doing that good this year. Lizzy, can you send your email address or home address to me at ChicagoDavey@hotmail.com. It's in regards to a classmate trying to find your address for this big reunion that is being organized. Incase some of you haven't heard they are trying to organize a reunion of all the classes from 1980 through 1990. It's supposed to happen over 4th of July weekend. They will be sending out a flier/invite soon but thought I'd give the heads up to people. 90Guy
ATTENTION: Your alma mater is winning! With Tuesday night's score, Park (literally) Falls (ha, ha!) to Phillips. Then, tonight, the Loggers took the Bulldogs of Chetek to the pound. Saturday they play in Hayward in the Regional Final. Just thought you'd all like the update. GO LOGGERS! --'96QT : )
Denali....Go to Miller Time...DJ there...You'll have fun! --'96QT
Hey, We're coming up again this weekend (tomorrow) we'll be at Harbor sometime on Sat. night. 9pm or later...We have blue Yamaha coats...see ya??? ~Denali
Hey, Denali....I think it all just depends on the night you go out in this town....Saturday is THE night, but I mean, certain Saturdays are busier than others. Harbor, Miller Time, and Bossman's are where the people are, so if they aren't there, gosh, I don't know! Maybe everyone left town for the weekend! : ) Glad to see you are back here. Keep posting! --'96QT
OK, what's up??? We were in Phillips on the snowmobile, stopped at Harbor View and there were 4 other people in there on a Sat. night!! I know we've been gone for awhile, but now where do you go?? Let me know. 88CM, did Jodee find Susan? Last I knew she was in Seattle too. I'd like to drop her a line too! How are you doing? I'll try to write sooner or later, haha! ~Denali
Hmmm...how 'bout a coffee talk about winter? Like, what was your best snow day, or what is the worst winter storm you remember?
Happy Valium-time, Everyone! ~ Love, Lizzy
Happy birthday to Avery! Gee, I think we need a new Coffee Talk question and some of the boys to get back to this "playground" and post something...insightful! Any suggestions on Coffee Talk? --'96QT : )
I LOVE the Phillips Loggers!!!
90GUY--Sorry but I wasn't able to see the championship game of the alumni tournament this year....Too busy so I don't know who won, and it appears The-Bee has failed us on its reporting, as well! --'96QT
Hey, who won the Alumni Basketball this last weekend? 90guy
A 79 CLASS MEMBER--Why not try calling some of the Matsicks and Swansons in the area. I bet you'll find someone to locate the people you are looking for. --'96QT
LIZZY--The winters haven't been too bad in the past few years in Phillips actually. There is hardly any snow on the ground this year. Yes, there was a negative thirty degree day recently, but where are the mounds of snow we used to get when I was little? My dad used to make me snow slides and I'd also make forts. There was so much cold weather and snow back then! I think the weather patterns are shifting. But the Phillips' natives know they can handle a 120 degree temperature change throughout the year; no problem! We are all strong folks! --'96QT
Ah, yes, the weather whiners! I had fun this semester at school, when my classmates from California and Georgia asked me how cold they should expect it to get. Of course, I told them I wasn't quite used to the "mild" winters here in southern MI...but that we would likely have at least a few days of 30-below temps. And, no, that was not counting wind chill. They were about ready to drop out of school then and there. Sissies! Winters in Phillips are much colder and snowier and longer than where I live now. It's almost like the tropics here! lol ~Lizzy
Hi, everybody! How's the weather up there? People here in the southern part of the state (although they tell me we are actually the NORTHEASTERN part of the state!) whine about their winters and I tell 'em to quit complaining until they have spent a winter or two in Phillips! Congrat's to Steve and Jodi (see Winter Event Box) on their daughter - ours was born September 17, weighed in at 9 pounds 5 ounces and was 22 inches long! I'm just getting back into the swing of things at work after a 12 week maternity leave. Hey, did anybody do the Polar Bear Plunge this year??? '90VicePrez
Hello again This is Brad Lietha Class of 79,Does anybody know the whereabouts of Patty Matsick (Swanson)She graduated in 1979?Fell free to e-mail me at Gixxer94@yahoo.com.A 79 class member