Casey Holmes,

TomWhite,

Dave Tobin

Graduates 2001

Graduate and Tuba master played in MTU Band

Today I asked Joel Polkinghorn (home from his cruise ship job, because he has a BB in his leg and it was a threat to his health) and Joe Gasparich (also home from the secret military for good) to chaperone our band day trip. Its hard to believe they are 22 years old. (Only a little less than half my age I might add)

The Kingsford/Iron Mountain game is this weekend and the alumni and friends are looking for people to play with the bands at halftime. We are meeting in the band room to rehearse at 10:30 am Saturday, Oct. 8. Please come and join us. We will perform "The Impression That I Get" and I'm Not Your Steppin Stone", as well as the two fightsongs. Don't worry if you haven't played for 18 years, its just fun.

Also, does anyone actually read this or is it a waste of time? Let me know. bsherk@kingsford.org

This year Mike Obradovich is playing in the 311 piece U of Minnisota band. I saw a tape and was thouroughly impressed.

Anthony Manzano is at Michigan State in the marching band.

Kelly Hayes is a music major at NMU and in the marching band.

Brad Champagne, Mitch Schuh, Zach Berry and Jill Recla all play in the 160 piece MTU Pep band. (That's just sick isn't it?)

Mark Machus is playing quads as a music major at NMU.

Gorden Erickson is teaching at Westwood (highs school band)

Craig Recla ( who is now married chain and all to Jessica the "Poops" Poupore) is our traderous neighbor full time at Iron Mountain.

Casey Holmes is at MTU and plays in a rock band Stager with Luke Ramlow, Chris and Pat McDonald. I heard them play at Famers two weeks ago and was very impressed!!!

 Old info from last year

Ok, who was I kidding, send me your pictures and I'll put them on the Web. That was in 03. But hey, I have some news now.

I recieved pictures and a note from Melissa Manzano another MSU alumnist. Melissa has been in medicine (brainiach) and has also been instrumental in forming a Performaing Arts Club. She also still plays piano and has added singing to this. You can see her pictures at this site.  http://www.echt.chm.msu.edu/~chmpac

I keep getting pictures from Larry Kempany in England, but have not figured out how to download them on this site. He says if anyone wants to come and visit him give him a call, he'll roll out the red carpet. See if you can access this for pictures. http://www.ofoto.com/I.jsp?c=23rp1qb3.1nlen5dn&x=1&y=vw10n3

I saw piles of kids on break. Adam Hayes (now out of the army and working on growing his hair back) Joel Polkinghorn (at NMU) and Fawn Johnson together again.Joe Gasparich still in the CIA, FBI, WXYZ one of those organizations. I saw Emily Gasparich and Rachel Wilson who are at NMU. Jackie French stopped by, she is down state all alone.................and enjoys it.

I recieved a Christmas card from Jessica Way (Smith) with her hubby and child. She looked happy to have him back from the war.

As I get older, I see the alumni list getting longer. Its great to hear about your adventures or misadventures in life. As you can see, I'm not good at keeping up, but I try. I miss you all. Come by and see me. Check the Calendar for big events. Like the Speghetti Dinner, District s/e spring concert.

God Bless

Mr. Sherk

Send in your pictures of life and I'll get them in on the site.

Just recieved a letter from Tony Andrew. He's in the military stationed in Japan. He works on his rock music and has cut two albums with the group. He'll be in DC by Christmas of next year.

Tony "Tuba" Smith is driving truck and resides in Quinnesec. He has been working with the band every other week.

Julie Downs got married last month to a tennis pro. They will be moving south after the honey moon.

Julie's sister Colleen is due to have twins this August. She is married to Brad Sliek who himself is a twin and both are Band Alumni.

Stephanie Aronson has two children and I saw her at the parade. She lives in town

Joel Polkinghorn is at NMU and will be in the Marching band this year.

Sarah Marble: Attends NMU in her second year. Sarah continues to play in the marching band. Sarah loves the Lord and walks with him each.

Craig have graduated and Craig has recieved the position as Band Director at Iron Mountain High School. Craig  is engaged to former KHS band student Jessica Poupore.

Dawn Pierce graduated from KHS in 1979 and is currently teaching at Norway High School as a Chorus teacher. She has one child, Brian who is in his junior year. 

Gordon Erickson has recieved his degree in music education and is currently hunting for a job.