Broadmoor High School Class of 1979

John Keenon

Then

Now

City:Simpsonville State/Prov.:SC Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

From John:

We had such a large senior class; there are quite a few names and faces (“then” and “now”) that I don’t recognize. Am I the only one, or is Alzheimer’s setting in early? I think I spent way too much time hanging out in the band room or at Mr. Gatti’s…

I had a slow career start. After BHS, I was in and out of LSU with no clear direction and working construction between off semesters. Finally, I got my act together and learned a trade as a machinist, then eventually landed a job in the LSU Physics & Astronomy Dept. as a technician/welder/machinist. Then while working for LSU fulltime, I enrolled in Engineering Technology and finally graduated in 1989. My experience with high vacuum technology and cryogenics, both widely used in the Physics Dept., led to my to my big break at GE Medical Systems in Florence, SC where I was hired as a design engineer and designed superconducting magnets for MRI’s used in diagnostic imaging. Since then, I’ve worked for GE in several states and have held many positions over the last 19 years. I’m currently an Advanced Mfg Engineer working for GE Energy in Greenville, SC where we design & build power generating gas turbines and the 1.5 MW wind turbines that you see on TV.

I’m currently married to my beautiful 2^nd wife, who is from a small town in VA, and who never in her life considered eating things like crawfish, but I got her to try them (after I peeled them first, of course). I tell her, people in LA eat things that most people wouldn’t step on.

I have two beautiful daughters from my first marriage who are 19 and 21. My youngest, Chelsea, has had a rough time for the past year and a half and has been in and out of the hospital as a result of being a passenger in a head-on collision that killed 3 others, but she's doing great now.

Hats off to the Reunion Committee – great job!

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Don Kenaley

Then

City:Morning View State/Prov.:KY Country:US Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

From Don:Married Tricia Jennings (BHS Class of 1981) shortly after college; we have two beautiful childern, Kristen and Noah. Retired (if that's possible) from the ministry and now am enjoying a second career. Life's good!

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Brian Kimball

Then

State/Prov.:LA No. of Children:1

Kenny Kimball

Then

Now

City:Prairieville State/Prov.:LA Marital Status:Single No. of Children:1

From Kenny :

Hello BHS '79!
I had a wonderful time at the reunion, although there were a number of folks I didn't get to speak with. Many thanks to all of you who contributed to the smash success that was our 30 year class reunion. You guys and gals made such great sacrifices, not the least of which was missing the LSU/Georgia game while setting up the reception hall!!
I have enjoyed reading many of your bios, so I thought I would share a little about myself. I have lived in the Baton Rouge area my entire life, but was only at BHS for our junior and senior years. After graduating from Broadmoor, I attended LSU for 2 semesters, well I was there....didn't go to class much. Some of you taught me to party very well! After years of searching for ‘truth’ and operating a wallpapering service, I went back to LSU in my thirties. I graduated in 2000 with a physical Geography degree (who knew maps were so cool?). I don’t remember taking many science classes at BHS, but then again there is a lot I don’t remember…except for the teachers strike in the spring of our senior year. That was strange. Anyway, I was married for a while and Katie was born in 2002. She is an absolute joy and has a flair for the dramatic. As many of you know, parenthood has it's challenges, but the reward is immense. Vocationally speaking, I have worked in state government in Air Quality at LDEQ since 2001. The plan is to work until Katie finishes college. Hopefully, she can accomplish that a lot sooner than I did. As far as my “now” picture, I figured these pics of Katie are far better than any I can find of me these days.

Fight on Broadmoor….with courage ever, falter never. Broadmoor fight fight fight! Good luck Bucs.

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Jenny Hollier (Kimbrough)

Then

City:Baton Rouge State/Prov.:LA Country:US Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3

From Jenny:I've enjoyed catching up on what's been going on with many of you by way of Classmates. It's great to know that so many of you are still either in Baton Rouge or the surrounding area. I've only bumped into a handful of you in the last 30 years, except for the 10-year reunion which I attended. I didn't know about the 20-year.
In '83 I married my husband, Mike and we have been blessed with 3 wonderful children. Our oldest, Cory, just turned 20 and has just started his 2nd year at LSU. Kristen, our only daughter, is will soon be 18 and is finishing her last year of high school at, oddly enough, our
rival, Woodlawn, ha ha. And our youngest, Josh, is in special ed. at Twin Oaks Elem. He has Down Syndrome with considerable developmental delay.

Even though there are so many of you I didn't know except for passing you in the hall every day or maybe returning a smile, I'll always feel a special connection with you. Also, I feel really blessed to have reconnected recently with a couple of my best friends from school.

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Patricia Hunley (Kinamore Odom)

Then

City:Baton Rouge State/Prov.:LA Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3

From Patricia:

Baton Rouge is still home. I am married to David Odom and have 3 kids. Logan is 24, Kristian is 18 and is a graduating from SJA. Jack is 5 and started school this year. Its a crazy life, but its wonderful too. I have been a liscensed Realtor for over 11 years. Love my Job! I would love to hear from everybody.

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Rodney King

City:Baton Rouge State/Prov.:LA Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

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Peter Kirk

City:Abita Springs State/Prov.:LA Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

From Peter:I met my wife Lisa at SLU. We raised two sons.

We lived on Goodwood Blvd for 15 years, and moved to St Tammany 6 years ago.
We live in a rural area, and have 4 dogs and 2 cats.

Our youngest son Ben attends SLU and is a Chemistry major.

Our oldest son Jeff was killed in action in Falluja in 12/04. He was a Platoon Sgt in the Marines. It was his second tour in Iraq.

I have attatched a link to an article about him. He was awarded the Silver Star, and 2 purple hearts during his time he served.

www.marine-corps-news.com/2007/03/marine_sgt_jeffrey_l_kirk_post.htm

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Mark Koenig

Then

City:Baton Rouge State/Prov.:LA Country:US Marital Status:Single

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Tamara Dixon (Kontrimas)

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Now

City:Sugar Land State/Prov.:Texas Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3

From Tamara:Thank you guys so much for putting this together! You have done a great job. I just looked at the "In Memory" page and was shocked and saddened to see how many of us have died. Even with the saddness, it is incredibly nice to see and hear from so many people I have not seen for SO long. Here is the quick run down on me: married, retired attorney, artist ,with three seriously beautiful girls. I have missed all of the other reunions, but I better not miss this one!

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