Kokomo High School Class of '86

What have you been up to since graduation?

Kokomo High School has been through many changes. The areas marked in yellow show the new construction since we graduated and the letters outline the nature of that construction.

A - Additional English and special edu. classrooms occupy the first floor and foreign language, math and science classrooms are located on the second floor.
B - Additional practice rooms for band
C - A much-needed second small gym and a cardio-fitness center occupy much of this area.
D - Boys and girls locker rooms
E - Career Center

Please post your profile & pictures below (and update as needed) and tell us what's been going on in your life!

Eric Acord

Then

Occupation:factory worker Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

From Eric:After graduation I went into the Navy and was stationed in Alameda California. During that time, Lori Cardwell and I were married. We just celebrated our 19th wedding anniversary back in May. We have two children- Kortne age 18, just graduated from KHS this year. She has worked at Outback Steakhouse for two years. Our son Seth is 11 yrs. old and will be a 5th grader at Lafayette Park this fall. I have worked at Daimler Chrysler for over 10 years. Lori is a domestic engineer. We enjoy going to the ocean whenever we get a chance, and going to the races.

Lori Cardwell (Acord)

Then

Occupation:homemaker Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

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Melissa Wells (Asfeld)

Then

Now

Birthday:January 24, 1968 Occupation:Nurse Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4

From Melissa:

I am living in Avon, IN, on the westside of Indianapolis. I am married to a great guy and I have four kids. Kristen is 19 and a college freshman; Jacob is 14 and in his last year of junior high; Lyndsay is 10 and in 4th grade and Dalton was born 2/13/10. My husband is retired from the active army. He completed 3 tours of duty in Iraq. He's also been to Bosnia twice, Haiti once and lived for eight years in Germany. I am a triage nurse for a large urology practice. I enjoy my job a lot and anyone who knew my mom wouldn't be surprised at my choice of career. I enjoyed myself at the 20 yr reunion and look forward to a 25th! I don't think about it being so long ago! I look at my kids and think "It wasn't THAT long ago I was in high school myself!"

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Joe Beatty

Then

Now

Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4

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Richard Bentley

Now

Birthday:November 04, 1966 Occupation:Martial arts instructor Marital Status:Married No. of Children:5

From Richard :After grad. left the next day and moved to FL. stayed for two years. Came back and lived a crazy (stupid) life for a few yrs. (had first child). Meet first wife, lasted 7 (long) yrs., had two children. Joined Army (1/39 FA ABN) jumped out of planes and blew up a lot of stuff. Left Army in 95 as well as got divorced. Meet second wife (best thing that ever happen to me) have two children (total of 5, if anyone is counting) Been together for 15 wonderful years. Have a small dojo I built on side of house and I enjoy my family and training.

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wendy Gibson (betts)

Then

Now

Birthday:April 19, 1968 Occupation:full time college student Marital Status:Married No. of Children:4

From wendy:I still live in Kokomo, I dont think i will ever leave this city. Im currently a full time student at Ivy Tech and will graduate in december with a technical certificate in medical coding. My husband of almost 20 years works at Sams club on midnights and we have four children. My two oldest are 22. No they are not twins lol. One (Jason) is my stepson and he is moving here in October. Michael is also 22 and he will be attending Ivy Tech this fall. Peyton is 9 and going into the fourth grade, and Katie is 6 going on 21, and is going into first grade. I have two dogs.

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Wendy Betts

Birthday:April 19, 1968 Occupation:Funeral Director Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3

From Wendy:I still live in Kokomo, along with my husband, Rob, and our 2 youngest childeren, Katie is 13 & Peyton is 16. My oldest, Michael, is married and has 2 boys, Wyatt and Waylen. After recieving my certificate in Medical Coding and Insurance and Billing, I went on to graduate from Ivy Tech with an Associate's degree in Mortuary Science. I am currently working for Shirley & Stout Funeral Home and have been since 2013. I still love the music and movies from the 80's. Blessing's to all!!

Eric Bourff

Birthday:February 22, 1967 Marital Status:Married No. of Children:1

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oliver bradley

Then

Occupation:Jack of all trades, master of none (slave to the almighty chrysler) Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2

From oliver:took me 34 yrs of life to figure it out. Our time on this planet is so small, each and every second is precious. Whenever an individual crosses your path in life thank them for sharing their precious time with you.

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John Brass

Now

Birthday:August 12, 1967 Occupation:Manager Marital Status:Single No. of Children:4

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