Colerain High School - Class Of 1988

Jahmel Africa (formerly Richard Hartman)

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City:Cincinnati State/Prov.:OH Website:www.myspace.com/jahmelafrica Marital Status:Committed Relationship Who in our class are you still in contact with?:Ben Drummer Best Friends In High School?:The Skyline Crew and many many others. Thank you all for being so cool! Biggest Accomplishment:Surviving Desert Storm Something Interesting in the last 20 Years:Became a vegetarian, fought a war, lost a daughter (my only child), grew dreadlocks. Became a very diligent researcher

From Jahmel:send me emails please jahmelafrica35@yahoo.com

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Delano JR Allen

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City:Cincinnati Occupation:School teacher Marital Status:Single Again No. of Children:1 Favorite 80's Song or Band's?:Run DMC Eric b and rakeen Who in our class are you still in contact with?:Kenny pierce, Leonard sayles,Wendell campbell Tori Johnson Best Friends In High School?:Kenny pierce, Leonard sayles Biggest Accomplishment: The birth of my son.Becoming An all- american football player in college.Receiving my master From Xavier Univ in eduation.My second Divorce!My relationship with GOD! Something Interesting in the last 20 Years: Have my own business. I am strength and conditioning coach.Working out the mckie center in nothside.

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God Bless You All

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Dan Amrein

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City:Cincinnati State/Prov.:OH Occupation:Consumer Lender US BANK Marital Status:Married No. of Children:2 Favorite 80's Song or Band's?:Metallica Who in our class are you still in contact with?:Ralph Brueneman, Chris Abrams, Matt Walsh, Denny/Sherry Shrudder, Fred Matson, Kwi Yum, Steve Wanamaker, Tony Ponting, Jeff Thullen, Jay Bernard, Dave Bom, Mark Jung Best Friends In High School?:See all the above Biggest Accomplishment:Graduating from University of Cincinnati with high honors. Getting married and having 2 children. Something Interesting in the last 20 Years:Avid stock investor, T-ball and Basketball Coach of the Years,

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Kurt Ashbaugh

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City:Murfreesboro State/Prov.:TN Occupation:Spine Sales Rep Blackstone Medical Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Favorite 80's Song or Band's?:Def Leppard Who in our class are you still in contact with?:I was a loaner. Best Friends In High School?:Sara Linko Biggest Accomplishment:Im still married to my awesome wife. Its a lot of work especially with 3 kids. My frienships I have now. Something Interesting in the last 20 Years:I was a cattle rancher in Alberta for a short time.

From Kurt:I regret not having more friends in HS. My mullet is a classic in the yearbook.

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Christina Auskamp

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City:Cincinnati State/Prov.:OH Website:www.myspace.com/boodahone Marital Status:Single Favorite 80's Song or Band's?:Posion - Every Rose has a Thorn Who in our class are you still in contact with?:Bryan Henderson, Ronald Schmidt, Pat Slade Best Friends In High School?:Heather Adams (Eckhoff)

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Malinda Ballinger (Vonderahe)

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City:Cincinnati State/Prov.:OH Occupation:Business Manager Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Favorite 80's Song or Band's?:Bon Jovi Who in our class are you still in contact with?:None Best Friends In High School?:Patti Sparto, Lisa Steinmetz, Karen Waters Biggest Accomplishment:After 9 years in the health insurance field I began working as an inside sales associate in the plumbing industry. Yes, I sell toilet seats LOL (along with many other plumbing commodities) but let me say I moved my way up the pipes! A few years ago I became the business manager and part owner, went through a merger and now run an inside crew of 2 full time and 2 part time team members. In between all that fun I've managed to bring 3 wonderful kids into this crazy world. I'm definately going through the teenage hell I put my parents through as well as readying myself for anohter round as the youngest is starting kindergarten this fall! Woohoo how much more fun can I have? Other than that I enjoy gardening, camping and staying at my 2nd home in Indiana that my husband and I are remodeling. Something Interesting in the last 20 Years:This year I finally travelled internationally to the Domincan Republic. If you ever get the chance to travel, Punta Cana is the most beautiful place on earth!

From Malinda:

Living life one day at a time and enjoying it all! Now at the age of 43 I'm a grandma and LOVE it. Can't believe being a grandma is even better than being a mom.

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Kim Barlag

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City:Westerville State/Prov.:OH Occupation:Editorial/Creative Director Marital Status:Single Favorite 80's Song or Band's?:Sinead O'Conner, The Cure, The Smiths Who in our class are you still in contact with?:no one unfortunately Best Friends In High School?:Julanne Norton & Staci Sheafer (the trouble trio), Lisa Mullins, Jen Dakoske, Fred Matson, Jim Steeves Biggest Accomplishment:I've ridden motorcycles all over the country. I curated a "Women & Motorcycling" museum exhibit and coordinated an international women and motorcycling conference. I was on the History Channel and interviewed on NPR. Then I had a serious back surgery that left me unable to walk without a walker. Lots of physical therapy later, I can walk on my own. I'm a little gimpy though. Something Interesting in the last 20 Years:Just can't believe it's been 20 years. I'm anxious to see everyone.

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Paul Becker

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City:Aurora State/Prov.:CO Website:http://www.facebook.com/people/Paul-Becker/1388244098 Marital Status:Divorced

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Philip Bierbaum

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City:Cincinnati State/Prov.:OH Occupation:US Air Force / Flight Controller dhl Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Favorite 80's Song or Band's?:The Cult, Iron Maiden, Judas Priest Who in our class are you still in contact with?:Craig Richardson, Tom Bolden, Eric Wullenweber, Scott Soudrette, John Carroll, Kevin Scalia, Matt Martini, Karen Sess, Derek Kautzmann Best Friends In High School?:Craig Richardson, Scott Soudrette, Rusty Brewer, Derek Kautzmann Biggest Accomplishment:18 Years of Military Service

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Mary Bierman (Geraci)

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City:Hamilton State/Prov.:OH Occupation:homemaker Marital Status:Married No. of Children:3 Who in our class are you still in contact with?:Dave Burns, John Graff, Daryll Graff Best Friends In High School?:Shelly Blair, Dave Burns, John Graff, Daryll Graff, Greg Grimm, Nikki Barnett, Peggy Sheets Something Interesting in the last 20 Years:I've been happily married to my best friend for 15 years and enjoying the time that I get to stay at home with my son who is 12 and two daughters that are 10 and 6. We built a house in Ross 4 years ago and are suprised to see alot of Colerain grads becoming our neighbors!

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