Ted Dageford
Loveland, OH
Spouse: Ann   Married: 1994
Children: Travis, Heather
2005 Biography: From Manhattan High went to Barton County Juco-Great Bend. Then to Eastern Kentucky University in Richmond, KY. Graduated with a B.A. & M.A. from EKU in 1975. Moved to Cincinnati, OH and went to work for Xtek, Inc. 30 years later still with Xtek, Inc. in Cincinnati.
    Xtek is a manufacturing company producing items used in heavy industry throughout the world. Manufactures steel components used in steel mills and mines.
    Ann and I have been married 11 years. Two stepchildren ages 28 (Travis) and 25 (Heather). Heather has a boy (Kyle) who is 1 year old...yes, we are grandparents.
    Hobbies involve officiating high school basketball which I have done for 29 years. Privilege of officiating five state tournaments and staying involved with our youth through sports.
    Enjoy playing golf and we both enjoy the beach and sun. Look forward to seeing Manhattan and old mates.

Joan (Daily) Channel
Junction City, KS

Marcia Dane
Topeka, KS

Paula Davidson

Barbara (Debey) Leader (deceased)

Lari (Dellen) Thomas
Huntington Beach, CA
Spouse: Rick   Married: 1974
Children: Duffy - Cairn Terrier
2015 Biography: We've been in LA since 1987.  Rick's job in milling was to keep us here for five years.  28 years later, we are still here.  Too many people but LOVE the weather.  Rick and I are both retired, Rick recently, so he's adjusting to "what shall I do today".
    I am a member of the Assistance League of Huntington Beach.  It is a rewarding experience and I enjoy it.  Keeps me out of trouble for most part.
    Gave up Jose Cuervo a few years ago when I discovered there were better tequilas out there. I have a pretty good collection of good tequilas....so if you are ever in the neighborhood stop in and we can have sip a few.
    I was all set to attend this year's reunion.  However, an assistance league conference was scheduled at same time.
    Have a great time at reunion.

Michael Dicke
Bailey, CO
Spouse: Mary   Married: 1976
Children: Anne Griffin, Ben, Emily Goddard
Grandchildren: 4
2010 Biography: I am currently Director of Deer Creek Christian Camp. I took this job after early retirement from Boeing after craming 40 years of work in to 33. Our camp is at 9000 feet in the Rockies. I earned a BS in Marketing from KSU and an MBA from Baker University. My wife Mary is from Oberlin Kansas and is an RN and has a BA in Life Issues Counseling. We met in Wichita. My children: Anne is a worship pastor at Trailhead church in Denver, Ben is an equity actor and has performed in theatres from the east coast to Denver, Emily is in international shipping in KC.

Nancy Dodd
Manhattan, KS Children: Alexa Ukena

Donna Dodge
Topeka, KS
2004 Biography: I teach Spanish and am head of the Foreign Language department at Washburn Rural High School in Topeka, Kansas. I have been here for 25 years.

Greg Dowling
West Vancouver, BC, Canada
Children: Brenna
2022 Biography: After graduating from High School I attended Kansas State University to start working toward my life-long ambition of becoming an architect. I graduated in 1975 with my architectural degree and moved to Wichita to start my career. I spent the next 6 years in Wichita working with smaller practices to build up my experience. Through a number of interesting circumstances, I found myself in Vancouver, British Columbia in 1981 and have been here ever since. That change was quite fortunate for me both professionally and personally. I established my own practice in 1988, and enjoyed a diverse portfolio of larger scale projects throughout Western Canada and the Pacific Rim, taking me to places like Australia, Japan, Korea, China and the Western Pacific. I retired from that practice in 2017, but continue a smaller practice, designing custom homes in various places in the world. I met my wife in 1984 and we have one child, Brenna, who is now a high school teacher. I’m presently single, and in my spare time, which is now more than my work time, I enjoy snowshoeing, kayaking, biking, hiking and anything that keeps me active and fit. My main interest now is in travel. I traveled a great deal in my work, but I limit my practice now so that I can spend as much time as possible traveling the world and experiencing its cultures, places and people wherever I find myself. It's been a fascinating journey, in many ways, and my goal is to continue that journey for a long time yet to come. I still have family in Kansas, but rarely return to visit, but do love hosting visitors to this beautiful place I call home. I regret not keeping in touch with many of you, but look back fondly to the experiences that we shared so long ago and marvel at the fact that we somehow managed to live through some of our escapades together. Hopefully, our paths will cross again someday, somewhere in the world.

Dennis Dufva

Rosemary Dugan (deceased)

Irais (Virginia Dunbar) Sikkenga
Muskegon, MI
Spouse: Jerry   Married: 1981
Children: Sandra Lea Krysch, Angela Marie Krysch
Grandchildren: 6
2009 Biography: After I left school, I married and moved to Grand Rapids, Michigan, which was my husband's home town. We were married for 11 years and had two children. We then divorced and I remarried to a wonderful man and continue to live in Michigan. Both of my daughters live near by and Sandra is divorced and has 3 children. Angela is divorced and has 3 children.
    I worked in employment services for Goodwill Industries for 22 years then moved on to work at Every Woman's Place and have been here for going on ten years. I primarily work in the department of Employment and Support Services/Transitional supportive Housing Program. Every Woman's Place is a shelter for battered women and children. Once they are ready to return to the community and want to work, I assist them with finding safe affordable housing, job readiness of developing or revamping their resume, interviewing techniques, and job leads within their vocational interest and qualifications.
    My husband (Jerry) works for an industrial wholesale company and he does inside sales which he has been doing for over 30 years.
    As for fun, we basically do seasonal camping from April 15 thru September 30th.
    I continue to reborn play doll to life-like dolls which is growing in the collector's world of dolls. They are a conversational piece to say the least and very theraputic for others.
I lost my Mother in the year 2000 and moved my Dad to Michigan to keep an eye on him. Since he moved here, he has remarried and moved back to Manhattan. I still visit Manhattan occasionally since my family lives there.

Linda (Dungan) Zwickl
Wichita, KS
Spouse: Duane    Married: 1983
Website: www.getshirtshere.com

Bruce Durkee, Dr.
Overland Park, KS

David Eaton
Elizabethstown, KY

Kathy Ebberts

Pam (Edmunds) Beardsley
Manhattan, KS
Spouse: David (Class of '70)   Married: 1993
Children: Ken Houk III, Leon Houk, Elizabeth
2005 Biography: David and I both have been working at Mercy Regional Health Center for 16+ years and probably will until retirement. My sons are grown and on their own, and live a few miles from Manhattan. Elizabeth loves dance, theatre, and has recently started learning to play the oboe. We enjoy occasional trips to Missouri and Wisconsin to visit with relatives and have fun. I worked a few years in Janesville, Wisconsin for my first Med Tech job. We are involved at First Presbyterian here and David has also served on several city committees. Mostly we just enjoy spending time together at home with each other, our basset hound and 2 cats.

Kent Ekberg (deceased)

Chuck Elliott
Manhattan, KS

Carla (Ellas) Stanley
Temple, TX
Spouse: William   Married: 1976
Children: Amber, Heather
2015 Biography: Still living in Temple, Texas, and teaching two days a week serving SpEd students on Homebound. My husband of 38 years just retired as a physician for Baylor, Scott and White Hospital. Our oldest daughter, Amber - 27, married a fellow K-Stater three years ago and is in event planning. Heather - 24, also a KSU grad, is in management with Nordstrom in Ft. Worth. I spend my time, when in town, working with the Arts, church choir & committees, book club and garden club. Travel is our main focus now as well as sailing.

Susan (Ellis) Berry
Mission Hills, KS

Kathi (Engler) McGrath
Indialantic, FL

Mike Enoch
Manhattan, KS

Steve Ernst
Pocatello, ID
Spouse: Debbie
Children: Adam, Sally, Cari Anne
2000 Biography: Steve Ernst and Debbie have been married 15 years and have one son, Adam, age 7 and 2 step children, Sally 19, and Cari Anne 23. Steve has been working for the City of Pocatello in the department of community development and research for the past 10 years.

Ken Ertl
Tecumseh, KS
Spouse: Mary Shirley (class of '70)
Children: Lynn, Nicole, Andrea
Grandchildren: Joshua

Mike Escobar (deceased)

Lynn Espeland
Omaha, NE
Spouse: Dave Kain   Married: 1994
Children: Sarah Remington, Conrad Remington, Lucy Kain
2005 Biography: Stephens College (AA; 1972); University of Kansas (BSJ; 1974); Creighton University (JD; 1982); prior to 1979 worked as a broadcast journalist; 1982-1985 Attorney: Nebraska Department of Insurance; 1985 to present AVP/Asst. General Counsel for insurance company; have lived in Omaha since 1979. Enjoy traveling and children's activities. Husband, Dave Kain, manages our rental properties. My mother lives nearby (in Omaha). Sarah will be a senior at the University of Iowa (English/Art); Conrad will be a junior in high school with a keen interest in playing football; Lucy will be in the first grade and there is no limit to her interests...

Bev (Ewing) Snyderv
Blue Springs, MO

Rick Eyestone
Junction City, KS
Spouse: Jane   Married: 1992
Children: Caitlin, Sydney
2005 Biography: I spent 23 years in the Air Force, retiring as a Lt Col in 1999. My wife and I bought some land on the west side of Milford Lake and had a house built. I've been employed by the U.S. Army as a government civilian since 2000. My current job is with the Directorate of Logistics. I'm the Accountable Officer for Ammunition at the Fort Riley Ammunition Supply Point.
    My oldest daughter Caitlin is a Sophmore at Southern Nazarene University located just west of Oklahoma City. My youngest daughter Sydney is a believe it or not, a freshman at Junction City High School.(House Divided)
    My wife Jane is a realtor with the Junction City Coldwell Banker Real Estate organization.
    For "fun" I got involved in raising buffalo. My herd ranges from 22 to 40 animals, depending on sales. Enjoy going to KSU football games.

Mavis (Fairbanks) Ziegler
Maryville, TN

Vicki Jo Faurot
Enid, OK

Cheryl (Ferguson) Finney
Manhattan, KS

Bob Fields

Jan (Fink) Converse
Colorado Springs, CO
Spouse: Curt Converse (class of '69) Children: Diana Wendling, Lisa Rogers
2015 Biography: I graduated from K-State in 1974 with a degree in secondary education-speech, and married Curtis Converse (MHS class of '69).  He was commissioned into the Air Force that summer, and we spent 2 years outside San Diego before he served a 1 year remote tour in Alaska.  I returned to Manhattan, and almost completed a master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction.  We moved to Omaha in 1977, and I continued working for the Base Exchange retail service, as I had at Mt. Laguna AFS, CA.  Our first daughter was 4 months old when we moved to Colorado Springs for 15 months, before spending 4 years in Denver.  Our second daughter was 28 months old when we moved to Colorado Springs in 1986.  I was a full time mom, volunteering with Girl Scouts, Park & Rec programs, PTA, and other school activities until 1992, when I began working for a locally owned educational toy store.  I managed the store for almost 7 years until it closed in 2004, then worked and managed a locally owned women's clothing boutique until retiring in 2007.  Curt completed a 20 year career with the Air Force, and worked for 13 years for defense contractor, Northrop Grumman, before also retiring in 2007.  We enjoy live theatre performances, particularly musicals, at many venues along the Front Range, and we participate in non-competitive walking events in our area.  We have enjoyed some international travel in conjunction with walking, since 2011.  My mother (age 99), and Curt's mom (age 95) are residents of the same assisted living facility in Manhattan, and we have additional family in the area, so we visit about 6 times a year.  Both of our married daughters live close to us in Colorado Springs.

Chris Finney
Highlands Ranch, CO
Children: Marissa, Sierra, Dakota
Grandchildren: Arya & Chloe
2022 Biography: Daughter Marissa(30) is a mother of 1-year old Twin Girls, Arya & Chloe. They live in a renovated Boulder, CO, schoolhouse built in 1909, with the Flatirons in view. Marissa graduated from CU (Boulder) & works as a Surveyor/Digital Map Creator at a Survey/Engineering firm in Boulder. Daughter Sierra(25) graduated from CSU ( Ft Collins) and works as an Interior Architect at a Commercial Design Firm in Denver. Son Dakota(17) attends Chaparral High School in Parker, CO as a National Honor Student. Dakota is adept at building Gaming PC’s and is an excellent Gamer. He has interest in attending a University, specializing in Astronomy. Christopher is Happily in a meaningful & fulfilling Relationship with Sharon Cleveland. My father, Tom Finney (93) is enjoying life with his wife Dorothy in a 160 year old stone home in the Flint Hills. Sisters, Becky & Karen, are enjoying the benefits & freedom of Retirement. Christopher retired from a career of IT Sales & Consulting on Bastille Day 2017. I continue to pursue Travel & the Great Outdoors: Hiking, Ice Climbing, Wall Climbing, Skiing, 4WD-ing, Road & Mountain Biking. Beginning to “dial it down” a bit, traveling & Glamping in an Airstream. Favorites have been National Parks: Yosemite, Sequoia, Kings Canyon, Rocky Mountain, Zion, Arches, Bryce, as well as National Monuments & State Parks. COVID promoted ingenuity to continue Outdoor Pursuits: Airstream-ed on MOAB desert BLM Land with son Dakota (Off-The-Grid with Solar Panels & Generators while civilization was shut down): Hiking, Mountain-Biking, 4WD-ing, Reading & Journaling. Children, Grandchildren, Friends & Family, Retirement, Travel & Health - Life IS Good!

Carol Fitzgerald

Paul Flowers
Wasilla, AK

Kent Foster
Manhattan, KS
Spouse: Kathy   Married: 1978

Nancy (Frank) Havenstein
Lamar, CO
Spouse: Rob   Married: 1970
Children: Bryan, Brett
Grandchildren: 2

Roger Friedmann
Manhattan, KS

Kevin Fulkerson
Mesa, AZ

CA Garner (deceased)

Jim Gaume (deceased)

Danny Gehrt
Manhattan, KS

Bill Gellinger (deceased)

Richard Giles

Kent Glasscock
Manhattan, KS
Children: Creighton, Chase
2015 Biography: Still in Manhattan, still have the family retail lumber and construction businesses (7 locations in KS, MO and IA - managed daily  by a gifted COO who has been an employee of the company since 1984).  After 16 years in public office, I retired in 2003 as Speaker of the KS House of Representatives.     Since 2005, I have led the Kansas State University Institute for Commercialization which takes K-State patents into the global marketplace via licensing and corporate partnerships.  It is a dynamic, fun environment that allows me to interact with incredibly smart people on campus and around the world.     My two sons, Creighton and Chase are now 15 and 11.  They continue to be kind, bright kids who are a joy to be around.  Life is still good.

Beth (Gobber) Olson
Lindsborg, KS
Spouse: William
Children: Alexa, Joseph
2000 Biography: After working 25 years as a social worker, I am presently in college completing elementary teacher certification. My husband, Bill, is a band teacher. We enjoy camping and acting in community theatre. I also continue to make baskets and occasionally silver jewelry.
    My daughter is married and will be teaching special education next fall. My son will be a sophomore at Smoky Valley High School.

Joel Goldberger (deceased)
Louisville, TN
Spouse: Debbie    Married: 1976
Children: Jamie, Alex 2015 Biography: Our Daughter Jamie graduated from the University of Tennessee in Business. She is the Director of the Youth Program at 1st United Methodist Church in Alcoa, TN and is assistant volleyball coach at Alcoa High School.  She was married to Clint Dulany on September 27, 2014. Clint also graduated from the University of TN in Sports Business and works in banking in Knoxville, TN. They reside in Maryville, TN. They have a cool dog named Murphy,  Our son Alex is a senior at the University of TN and is tweaking his final class schedules which may lead to a slight major change. It is weird that he is taller than me! Joel retired in February 2014 and plans to do some consulting in the future but for now is enjoining not going to work!  Debbie will be able to retire in one more year and we plan to travel as much as possible and attend Bluegraas festivals and competitions in the South East. We keep in pretty close touch with Bruce Norvell and Kay (Muncie) and their three beautiful children and multiple grand children. Kurt Romans and Dennis Hedke live a lot farther away but we have kept in touch with them and their great families over the years.

Bill Pultz Goodson (deceased)

Tim Gorman(deceased)
Spouse: Nancy Repp (Class of '70)
Children: Kristi
Grandchildren: Chance, Cole, Camron
Great-Grandchild: Leighla Drake

Chris (Gould) Beardsley
Manhattan, KS
Spouse: Craig (Class of '69)    Married: 1973
2020 Biography: I retired from Kansas Farm Bureau. Started working there in 1970. I went to K-State late in life and got my BFA. I'm a member of the Manhattan Art Center and the MAC Watercolor Group. I'm pursuing my passions of painting and exhibit my art in various venues in Kansas. Craig is partially retired with a few outside jobs as a consultant. Looking forward to travel and spending time with family.

Nancy (Gourley) Larson (deceased)
Spouse: Harvey   Married: 1970
Children: Angela Motley, Allen, Michael
Grandchildren: 4

Laura Gray-Riley
Austin, TX
Spouse: Chris Riley   Married: 1983
Children: Jason, Andrea
2005 Biography: Howdy from your Texas classmate. Texas has been my home for the past 32 years. I moved to Dallas the winter of 1973 when (some may remember) Kansas experienced a cold northerner that left 10" of snow on the ground topped with a sheet of ice. I have never been fond of cold weather, so when I crossed the Oklahoma border into Texas and found warm spacious sunny skies, I knew I was going to stay. After pursuing a variety of management jobs in Dallas, I became a Marketing Services Manager for a manufacturing firm in Garland, TX located just outside of Dallas. While attending collage night courses, I met my future husband, Chris. We married in '83 and started a video rental business while I attended college full time. We sold that business upon the birth of our son Jason and I started a new business in child care. After Chris graduated from UT Dallas, he landed a job in Arlington, TX where we lived for 3 years. A better job offer came from Applied Materials in Austin as a CAD Systems Analyst. So, we packed everything plus daughter Andrea and moved to Austin. I was a stay at home mom for several years, involved in school, church, and Girl Scout activities. When there was any spare time from these activities, you could find me in the yard, gardening.
    As for my kiddos, Jason will be entering the Austin CC Fire Fighting Academy this fall while Andrea will be entering her junior year in high school. Sorry folks, we will not be attending the reunion as Chris just started a new job. I do have three brothers that live in Manhattan and try to get back to visit as often as possible. Hope to see ya'll at the next reunion.

Jeanie (Gregg) Lowe (deceased)
Spouse: Harold   Married: 1981
Children: Staci Stevens

Larry Grimes (deceased)

Kathy Grosh
Duluth, MN
Spouse: Mike Kuitu   Married: 2003
Children: Forrest Smith, Zachary Smith, Caleb Smith
2015 Biography: Just the most recent stuff.  I live in Duluth, MN where I teach math at the local community college.  I am treasurer for my school's faculty union. I was married for many years and then wasn't.  I am now on my second marriage and it is much better than first.  As some of you might remember, I was into sewing in high school. I took that way further and was a professional seamstress for more than twenty years. I gave that up in 1997 shortly after the death of my son Zack.  Now I sew for family and mostly I quilt.  I make several quilts every year for Quilts Of Valor.

Susan Gross

Sheldon Guiliford
Manhattan, KS

Mario Gutana
Columbus, IN
Spouse: Maria   Married: 1981
Children: Julie, Wendy, Rachel
2006 Biography: My daughter Wendy found this web page and encouraged me to participate. I've worked for 32 years at the Technical Center of Cummins Diesel Engine Company. It is the world's leading producer of diesel engines. I am an electrician and a trouble-shooter.
    Maria, my wife of 25 yrs, is a Registered Nurse at Columbus Regional Hospital with a focus in general patient rehabilitation.
    Julie graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Microbiology and Violin performance. She currently works as a Medical Technologist.
    Wendy is going to pursue her Masters degree in Cello Performance at the Cleveland Institute of Music.
    Rachel is going to be a Senior in Viola Performance at Ball State University.
    My interests include satellite radio, high-end stereo gear, and E-bay. I have a passion for sports and live musical concerts. I always look back at those formative years in Kansas & feel very thankful for the nurture and the experiences.