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Name (Maiden Name, Married Name), Year Graduated, Instrument, Email Address, What I've Been Up To

Name Year
Grad
Instrument Email
Baird, Joseph 1999 Trumpet Spikemontage80@aol.com
After moving from Arvada Colo to Kuala Lumpur Malaysia in 1996, I graduated in 1999 at the International School of Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. I have been following the performances of the band ever since I left. I am now a business owner of a small local clothing company in Denver CO. I also part own two other companies. Still single looking for the right person, but always remembering the great times with the band.
 
Branchaw, Joe 1998 Trumpet iammrsnappy@msn.com
I am currently living and working in Minnesota. I went to the University of Minnesota and am now designing and installing whole house audio and video systems. On October 8th, 2005 I am getting married to a wonderful woman. I will always remember the great times I had in the brass line and motto that I live by: They will tell you no. A thousand times no until all of the no's pile up and become meaningless. All of your life they will tell you no. Quite firmly and very quickly they will tell you no
 
Breese, Doug 1988 Trombone dugbreez@aol.com
(at the time I was half of the trombone section) I graduated from CU - Boulder with a history degree then went on to Regis University to get a teaching license. I have been teaching high school in rural Virginia for five years. The school is Bluestone High School in Skipwith, VA where I coach the Quiz Bowl team, film the football games, run the Gifted and Talented Ed Program, and am a sponsor for the FIRST Robotics team. I owe a lot of my success to the great teachers I had at PHS in the music
 
Caldwell (Meaders), Amy 1993 Color/Winter Guard acaldwell@cooley.com
After graduating from PHS, I went to CU and graduated with a degree in Kinesiology. I now work for a law firm in Broomfield. I spend most of my time with my husband and almost 2 year old daughter.
 
DeVaul, Cliff 2000 Tuba cakedevaul@yahoo.com
Although I didn't graduate from Pomona, I still feel that it's the High School I should've graduated from. (Family issues prevented that) I am currently, and have been, enlisted with the Marine Corps. My 5 year enlistment is over in 5 months and I plan to further my military carrer by becoming an officer, and hopefully a pilot, with a degree in Aeronautics and a minor in Aviation Electronics. I have gone on two tours to Iraq and Kuwait. I am the father of 2 beautiful little girls, and will share
 
Eaves, Cece 1997 Front Ensemble (pit) Eavesl123@hotmail.com
I graduated from the University of Northern Colorado with a Political Science major and a History Minor. I now work for GeoEye in Satellite Mapping Production and am married to my college girlfriend.
 
Gonzales (Ponicsan), Rebecca 1999 Flute/Bariton leeandlin@msn.com
I am currently working on my degree in history at Metro State and plan to teach social studies at the high school level. I have been blissfully married to my high school sweetheart since 2002 and we currently own a home in Arvada. No kids yet except for our two cats Spartacus and Slim Saddie, and one dog Siddartha.
 
Grisdale, Dussty 1994 Color/Winter Guard Dussteen@hotmail.com
I’m currently working for Channel 93.3 KTCL. It’s a fun job that keeps me really busy. I’m currently planning my wedding which will be next summer. My fiancé, Jasun, and I bought a beautiful house in Castle Rock. After graduating from PHS I went to UNC (Greeley) and got my BA. After that, Jasun and I had the opportunity to live in Chicago, right downtown (Wriggly Ville). Then we moved to Florida, just about 15 minutes South of Ron Jon’s Surf Shop…Anyone remember that trip?? =) 2 years ago we m
 
Harville, Jeff 2002 Front Ensemble crossmenjeff@gmail.com
-Air Force Academy Sophomore this year. Prep School 2002-03. - Air Force Academy Drum and Bugle Corps for Last 3 semesters - Trying to get all previous members to use www.thefacebook.com if in college Cadet Third Class Jeffery Harville Cadet Squadron 33 "Ratz" United States Air Force Academy
 
Holdorf, Meghan 1998 Clarinet megs906@gmail.com
After graduating from Pomona, I recieved my bachlor's degree in Biology double majoring in Biology and Chemistry at Simpson College in Indianola, IA. I then proceeded to Miami University of Ohio where I am obtaining my doctorate in biochemistry. Should be completed in may of 2007.
 
Koenig, Morgan 2000 Color Guard and Orchestra Morning_star_princess@yahoo.com
I'll be graduating with my B.S. in Soil/water science from Utah State University and I'm excited to travel and see whats out there.
 
Lane, Stefanie 1999 Colorguard/Winterguard curlie99@comcast.net
After PHS I went to school at the Arapahoe Community Collage and graduated in May 2006 with my associate of arts. I am now living in Aurora working for United airlines. I am also in the process of getting my bachlor degree in nursing with a minor in German. I am planning on going to CU Denver next year for that. I can't believe that it has been 8 years. I miss it so much.
 
Lincoln, Shawn 2002 Clarinet kelrune@comcast.net
Well after graduation Pomona I went to Red Rocks Community collage for 2 years and received an Associates of Arts in Multimedia. Continued on to CU at Denver to finish my studies for a 4 Year degree. And since graduation from Pomona I have been working at a local tobacco shop as a graphic designer
 
Looney, Phillip 1996 Trombone loontbone@yahoo.com
After graduation I earned a music performance degree at the University of Northern Colorado. I took several auditions and ended up with the Army Ground Forces Band based out of Atlanta GA. I was with that band for four years, now I'm going back to school at Georgia State University for a masters in trombone performance. I probably would not have stayed a musician if not for going to Pomona and having such a wonderful time.
 
McClusky (Hyre), Misty 1994 Color/Winter Guard dmhyre@msn.com
 
Michela, Matthew 1999 Euphonium/Baritone/Trombone :) mattm2481@gmail.com
I was a Nuclear Electrician on a Submarine for 6 years, stationed out of the Seattle, Washington area. I have now moved on to Civilian life as a communications/electrical contractor for a US Company based out of Stuttgart, Germany. I am currently in Naples, Italy working a project for 6 months and enjoying the sunshine. I joined in a little low brass quartet last year and try to pick up a horn every so often, although It seems to be hard to rent stuff out here in Italy, that or I just need to wo
 
Mino (Lee), Lauren 1995 Flute lauren_lee1977@yahoo.com
-Graduated from Univ of Northern Co 1999 w/ a BS in Business Admin/Management -Work at corporate office in Westminster for Sterling Lumber & Investment Company as inventory manager.
 
Moherman (Hammang), Lesli 1992 Marched Baritone, trombone in symphonic and jazz LHammang@hotmail.com
My husband and I recently moved back into the home we built in Thornton. We're so happy to be back from Kansas even though we loved our time there. John has a very successful trucking company that continues to grow and I'm a stay at home mom of 4 year old Hayley and have another one on the way due in January 2007. We still follow the band's every step and can't wait to see what the following years will bring.
 
Phillips (Mama Fran), Frances 1999 Uniform Mom (1994 - 1999) frannyphillips@comcast.net
Been working hard at Hunter Douglas Window Fashions these days, and enjoying the grandchildren. Believe it or not, I have a granddaughter about to start at Pomona and has been accepted in the color guard program. I would be extremely happy to hear from and correspond with any/all of the band members with whom I was proud to volunteer for. I so much enjoyed all of you, and hoping you are all happy and well.... mama fran
 
Polak, Lindsay 1998 Front Ensemble/Trumpet LPolak2000@yahoo.com
I graduated in 2001 from Scripps College in Claremont, CA. I studied law for a year at CU-Boulder, and also attended the Utah College of Massage Therapy. After two years working in health care, I’m now the Marketing Associate at the University of Colorado Technology Transfer Office. I also do marketing for Dog House Music Rehearsal Studios in Lafayette. I play in a local rock band, the Colfax Stranglers.
 
Price (Gores), Alison 1992 Band and Color Guard agores@sbcglobal.net
 
Renner, Timothy 1997 Marching Baritone, Trombone nccbr929@yahoo.com
- United States Marine 1997 - Present - Currently living in North Carolina - Very Happily Married (first child inbound: ETA Dec 2005) - Some college with no degree as of yet - Getting out of the military around July of 2006 - Future plans include wandering the world in search of cheese - Never mind... found it...
 
Schissler, Jennifer 1998 Trumpet, Mellophone jennschiss@att.net
I received by Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 2005, and completed a one year internship at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital. I currently reside in Columbus, Ohio. At this time, I am pursuing my MS and board certification in the specialty of veterinary dermatology as a resident at The Ohio State University.
 
Smee (Ames), Jordan 1998 Flute/Drum Major jordanames@hotmail.com
I graduated from the University of Denver in 2002 with a degree in Mass Communications. After a stint as the marketing & event manager at The Fort, I now work at DU as a Media Relations Specialist in the News & Public Affairs department. I was married in 2003, and this year purchased a home back in Arvada. I also co-own Cachet Weddings & Events, a wedding and event management firm (www.cachetweddingsandevents.com).
 
Smith (Vine), Michelle 1988 Colorguard Captain, Percussion, Bass Clarinet Groovybabees56@aol.com
After High School I got married and had 2 kids. Chelsea is now a Sophomore Cheerleader at Pomona and Austin is in the 8th grade. I was a pre-med student and received my Bachelors in Bio-Chem. I also competed and won the title of Mrs. Arvada 2001 and made 1st runner up in Photogenic in the Mrs. Colorado Pageant.
 
Stute, Phronsie 1994 Colorguard phronsie@comcast.net
 
Vine (Smith), Michelle 1988 Color guard Captain, Percussion, Bass Clarinet Groovybabees56@aol.com
After High School I got married and had 2 kids. Chelsea is now a Sophomore Cheerleader at Pomona and Austin is in the 8th grade. I was a pre-med student and received my Bachelors in Bio-Chem. I also competed and won the title of Mrs. Arvada 2001 and made 1st runner up in Photogenic in the Mrs. Colorado Pageant.
 
Yeager, Apryl 1999 Color/Winterguard apryllyeager@hotmail.com
After PHS I went to the University of Northern Colorado and graduated in May of 2003. I am now an elementary school teacher in Jeffco. I recently got my masters in reading and am a reading teacher k-6 plus I am also teaching at many colleges around Colorado. Its hard to believe its been almst 8 years since high school, it seem just like all those good times were just last week!
 

    

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