Living the Dream

Well, I've seen this site before and finally decided to put in my info. I am not married like a lot of you, I have no children, but I do have two cats. I am living in Halifax and have seen a couple of people from high school at my place of employment. I currently work as a supervisor for the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority at the Halifax International Airport. I really enjoy it. It has definately given me the ability to deal with "pleasant" people as well as meet some pretty famous ones (Paul McCartney, Pam Anderson, Chad Kroeger, etc.) Definately better than high school! Congrats to all with new families.

After teaching in Korea during the past year, I have decided to try out living in another Asian country and will be heading to China this August. I have accepted a Gr.4 position at SMIC Private School in Shanghai. Can't wait to see where the wind blows me next! Glad to see the class of '97 is doing so well.

So I keep seeing this site and decided it was time to add myself in... After graduating from MRHS I spent a year at UNBSJ (which I really enjoyed) while waiting to be accepted into the AHT program at NSAC. I graduated as a AHT(animal health tech)in 2001. Dave and I are still together and are living in Halifax where I am working at Woodbury Animal Hospital full time (love it). In my spare time I take in neglected/abused iguanas and rehabilitate them (I live in a small zoo!) Since I wasn't busy enough, I decided to adopt a second life/ part time job (which I also love) so I have been working with a band here in Halifax, Signal Hill, for 3 years (promotions/web&CD artwork). I've been able to travel over Canada with them, and we even made it to the Dominican last year. So things are going pretty well - I can't complain. If you're ever in Halifax you can find me at my second home, the Lower Deck (or wherever the band is playing that week)!

Hi Everyone!

Chad and I have now been living in Mississauga for a little over a year and life is very busy. Matthew is 19 months old and is always on the go, and I decided to go back to work after my mat leave ended last September. I am enjoying working with the Ministry of Environment as a Project Officer in the Environmental Assessment Branch...at least until August, when Baby #2 is set to arrive :-)

Other than that, we've enjoyed travelling around Ontario and are looking forward to getting home for visits this spring and summer!

Hope this note finds everyone well - take care :-)

Mel

As a quick update, Jamie and I got married Aug 12/07 and had our first baby October 31/07, Garcin. We are still living in Ontario and will be going home next summer for a visit.

Well here is the much anticipated update... no husband, no kids, and no pets.

Last night I broke the news to Ms. Hatt that in 8 years I have not once used the quadratic formula...I did not have the heart to tell her I have not used logarithms either. She took it well:-)

Life is good. I am working with the Canadian Cancer Sociey in Revenue Development and enjoying the challenges and the fact I have a home office...casual days rock!

This year I plan to do more traveling, skiing, kayaking and from the sounds of it attending weddings:-)

Keep updating your profiles... it is great to see what everyone is up too!

Hello all,

After graduating from MRHS, I went to COGS for a year and then moved to Ottawa to continue my education in computer networking/security.

I am currently employed with Bell Canada as a security manager and spend my vacations with my girlfriend travelling the world. This year was backpacking in Portugal, next year is Malaysia.

For those who knew me you already know that I changed my name in my graduating year, legally, to Xavier Quintin Brooks.

I currently am posted with the regular forces, with 2nd Royal Canadian Horse Artillery as a supply technician working in the Regimental Quarter Master Stores as the Warehouse Supervisor. I am currently at the rank of Corporal and advancing as quick as my trade will let me.

I have a daughter lives in Greenwood NS, age 5. I am waiting for my turn to go to Afghanistan.

Favorite teachers Mr Leonard Arsenault (decease), Miss Debbie Hatt, and Robert (Bob) Chetwynd.

Well just thought I would take the time to update.

Married in N.S. June 25th 2005 to Dan Crosby

Baby on the way - due May 5th 2006 Working for Oil & Gas Co. in Calgary. Life is Good! Hope all is well with everyone else.

Time for another update! Lillian Kathleen Muriel Young was born on May 25, 2007. She graced us with her presence 5 weeks early and she is happy and healthy. We couldn't have asked for a more perfect baby! Pictures will be available as soon as I finish the website.

Cheers,
S,T & L

Hello All,

Well after graduation I joined the Army. I am currently posted to The Royal Canadian Regiment First Batallion in Petawawa,ON. During my service with 1 RCR I have been on a tour of duty for 6 months to Kosovo, and Croatia. And I am currently getting ready to leave for Bosnia in a few months. Also in my travels I have been all over Eastern Europe, and parts of the U.K. I just got married a year ago and honeymooned in Russia. Prospects for the future are to pursue a career in policing with the Ontario Provincial Police.

I hope you are all doing well and good luck in the future

After graduating in 1997 I went to NSCC in Middleton for two years. Then I transferred to Atlantic Baptist University in Moncton, New Brunswick where I graduated in May 2002 with a B.A. in Sociology as well as a certificate in Cross-Cultural Missions. I went to Ghana, Africa in May 2001 and lived in a village with primative African folk as a part of my university certificate programme. I returned to ABU to complete a B.Ed (Elementary Education) as well as a B.A. in Religious Studies and graduated in May 2004.

I went to Buk-Ilsan, Republic of Korea to teach in the fall of 2004. I returned to Canada to substitute teach in the fall of 2005. I even taught at MRHS a few times...that was wierd! I moved to Moncton, NB during the summer of 2006 and worked with children with special needs. In the spring of 2007 I taught at NBCC for a 6 month term and then decided to return to the Republic of Korea to teach at a public elementary school. I've been here for a year now and plan to stay for 2 more years. I still intend to do some sort of mission work in the near future, maybe for a year or so, and then return to Canda to secure a permanent teaching position. Time and life circumstances will tell...Stay tuned!

Living in the Middleton area. I am currently employed at the Shine Factory as a trained automotive detailer. Married in april 2004 to Lisa McWilliams in the Dominican Republic. No kids , just hot rods.

Now living in the city of Champions. These people are nuts about hockey. Married in 2004 to a teacher named Adrian before moving cross country, no kids, just cats. Hated the small town life in Peace River (5 hours north of Edmonton) so returned to civilization in July '05. Working at world class cancer research center the Cross Cancer Institute as a RN, plan to return to school for masters next year.

Been a while since I updated. like 2002, lol. Well lots has changed. I still live in Torbrook, I am getting married Oct 2007 to Paul Williams and we have a beautiful son, Mason, he was born Boxing Day 2006. I hope everyone is well!

Just came across this site - neat to see where life has lead many of us. As for me, I received my Chartered Accountant's designation in 2006 and am currently working for McCain Foods Ltd. in Florenceville. Prior to moving to Florenceville in 2007 I worked for the Auditor General's Office in Fredericton.

Cheers Duane

I am living in Fredericton, NB with my wife (Tanya Harvey) now Tanya Fritz and 3 children, Connor, Owen, and Gavin. I now work as a Project Manager and Senior Fisheries Biologist for Stantec Consulting. Cheers!

Hi Everyone! I graduated this spring from Dal with my pharmacy degree and then moved "up north" in hopes of paying off some student loans! If anyone ever happens to be in Timmins or anywhere else in Northern ON (yes, I do realize it's not a "prime" vacation destination!), be sure to get in touch!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Currently working at the Salvation Army Thrift Store in Middleton, and hanging out with family and friends. You'll never know where you'll see me, be sure to say hello when you do!

After grade 12, I went to Mount Allison, where I completed a BA double major in Drama and English in 2001. Currently, I am in my second the BEd program at Atlantic Baptist University in Moncton. While I was at Mt A, I worked a lot with international students, particularly with Japanese students which sparked an interest in me to go overseas and teach English as a second language. Going to Japan is definately something that I foresee for myself in the future, whether this year or not, I do not no, but I have learned over the years to take things one step at a time.

After graduating from StFx in 2003 with my teaching degree I made the long journey to Calgary, Alberta where 3 of my other siblings had already ventured. Recently (Oct. 2006) I married a guy from out West, Alex, and we are expecting our first child any day now.

Hey everybody!!!! Hope everyting is finding you all well. Like everyone who went on to College or University... well I didn't. I lasted 3 months in the Human Services program at NSCC Annapolis Campus and decided thats not what I wanted to do with the rest of my life... (not that I really knew what I wanted to do with my life at that point of time *wink*) I then moved on and met the father of my 4 year old son. We have a house in Aylesford and a business in Kingston, JC's Hot Tubs and Pools. (So if you ever need a Hot Tub or Pool, look me up ~smile~) Well I'll let you go and hope to eventually run in to you all again!

Just a quick update to let everyone know that I was married to Ian Shaw from Toronto in August and currently living in our home in Oakville. Life is good. I have started a new career as the Canadian Recruitment and Training Manager for RadioShack Corporation. My brother, Dave is in T.O keeping me company along with Nadia Stokvis and Brian Murray. It is so great to see how well everyone is doing. Congrats to all who have pursued their goals and also to those who have started families!

All the best, Jenn

Just wanted to let those of you know from the past that so far have had a great life, I'm graduating from Acadia in a week and I'm getting married this August to a man named Dana Archer, whom some of you know as he went to West Kings. I've got 2 nieces now and one rambunctious nephew. I'm interested in hearing from my friends from highschool so please e-mail me if you want to get in touch.

Building history in Houston…though not much has changed – got a new lab and named it Schooner…an obvious choice. My wife, Rachel, is enjoying her scholastic endeavors at the University of Houston, along with painting commissioned work on the side. I like it because it keeps a constant change of décor in the flat. My work is going very well and keeps me on my toes…lots of challenges, travel, and I am able to work with bright and talented people. Last years hurricanes/tornadoes promoted a lot of hoop-jumping and quick decisions, but we were relatively unscathed. Had a fairly intense hunt in south texas just before Christmas – shot my first wild bore…filled my freezer. Haven’t been home in a while – will be back in July this year to witness and celebrate my sister’s (Lisa) wedding. I hope to see some of those that have managed to stay in the valley. Still want to move back to NS before growing any real roots…been a few places and haven’t seen anything yet that compares.

Just a short update! :) I've taken the plunge and gone to Korea to teach. So far I've only been here for 1 month and everything is going well. I've met a ton of nice people but it certainly is a different experience living in a city of 4 million! I do miss Canada for sure. This will definitely be an experience I'll never forget.

Hey Everyone, Hope you are all doing well. Chuck and I are doing great, missing home lots! We are moving home soon...we are expecting our first baby in Jan. !!! Can't wait! Would be great to hear from some old pals Love Kim

Ahoy ahoy fellow alumni! After garduation I attended Dalhousie University.

After a few frustrating years of biochemistry and biology I took a year off to work. I returned to Dal in January of 2002 and changed my major to statistics. Now I am well on my way to becoming a statistician, actuary, analyst, professional ultimate frisbee player or whatever it is people with a stats degree do. Later.

My life has been filled with changes lately so I thought I should update.

I got married on Oct. 8 in Antigonish. It was a wonderful day except for the crazy amount of rain that fell. We didn't let that ruin the party though and it was a lot of fun.

When we got back to Calgary I finally finished my M.Sc. I defended right before Christmas so the holidays were very relaxing. It is great to have that all done and I have definately had enough of school.

With school finished I started looking for a job which is always a challenge. I recently accepted a position with an engineering firm in the wind industry. Quite a change from biomedical but I am really excited and looking forward to starting.

Hope this finds the grads of '97 well! Be sure to look me up if you are ever in Calgary.

Noelle and I had our first child on June 30, 2007 - a beautiful baby girl named Lillianna. let the good times roll....

Greetings, fellow Facebook holdouts! I trust all has been well with you this past year.

I'm scouring through the bowels of my memory to bring to the surface all the exciting things that have happened to me since I last posted, but I think of the past year and instead I see a lot of routine. Not that routine is bad, but it's not exactly bestseller material, either. It's funny how we leave our families when we're young, excited about the prospect of breaking the chains of routine, and then later in life we realize that our lives would be upside-down without it.

About life: Our eldest daughter, Jaime, is almost 3 years old now, and she certainly makes life interesting. A true socialite, she never turns down an opportunity to put in her two cents and when she is not talking, she's singing.

Our youngest daughter, Jessalyn, is a living parable: Nothing good in life comes easily. She's a bit of a bear, and sometimes she tries our patience. But we love her, and she's funny too so that helps to take some of the edge off. :o)

We're expecting another one in April. That will make 3 kids in 3 calendar years, and I'm sure that if I were in Karilyn's position, I'd probably instead choose the electric chair. But anyway, she's excited about the prospect of another, and so am I.

My job is going as well as can be expected. Still with the same company I have been with since I returned to NS. I'm in my eighth year now with them, and I still like what I do.

...and that's all I've got - life is simple and good and hard. I'm glad to see so many of us seem to be finding our way.

Take care!

Hi,

This is just to let everyone know that everything is good.I am now married to a wonderful man Chris Hubley, we have two boys Kobie who is 5 and Kendall who is 2. I am getting ready to start studying to be a teachers aid, but for the time beenig I love beening a stay at home mom. Hope everyone is happy and heathly and would love to hear fom you.

Hello folks, nice to here what everyone is doing with their life. I recently finished my Masters in Economics at UNB Fredericton and moved back to Halifax in Jan/06. I'm now working as a Labour Economist at the Dept of Education and I very much enjoy it. Other than that, I living with my girlfriend (of 3 1/2 years) Caitlin and we'll soon be looking to buy a place in Halifax; she works for the IWK with autistic children. I'm still playing and recording lots of music on my own and with my band Petty Thieves (www.myspace.com/thievespetty)... but don't expect to see us headlining the Juno's anytime soon.

Keep in touch, Jeremy

It is a little weird knowing that it has been ten years since we all graduated. Life has a weird way of flipping on us all. Jeff Dowell and I have been married for seven years now and have a six year old boy. Once he was born it was like nothing else mattered. I love my job as a legal assistant but it is the home time that is really satisfying. All the years I spent in figureskating and now I am at the rink 6 times a week watching Robbie play hockey, taking him jogging at the Rotary Park or to ball hockey. (He's been obsessed with hockey since he was 2). He also manages to fit soccer in there somewhere! I hope everyone is living life to the fullest and having a great time doing it! Afterall, we only get a little time to enjoy it. Best wishes!

Hey its Jo again...Well things are going well in my life. I am working at Aliant again. 5 years now total. I have a 3 year old little boy named Kyle. He keeps me busy. Working full time, being a g/f and raising a child is hard work. I wish that I had the energy that I did back in High School! I hope that all is well with everyone..

Finally back from Afghanistan, after seven months. Posted this summer to Alberta. Hope to make the Alumni Ball tourney this spring...

Hello everybody! I hope you are all doing well. It's great to see how everyone is doing and I look forward to a reunion sometime down the road. All the best!!

Well I have moved back to God's country and live with Andrea Goulet in Dartmouth with the 4 cats. I work for a phone center and Andrea is a butcher at her father's business Choice Cut Meats in Halifax. We are hoping to get married on Sept 17th if the creek don't raise ....

What's up everyone?!

I just finished my BBA at Acadia and am currently living in Woodstock working as the Director of Marketing for Atlantic Rentals. Between work and visiting Mel in Edmonton, I've been keeping pretty busy, and I'm still playin some basketball in a rec league. If anyone's in the area try and get in touch with me.

Living in Comox, British Columbia, Canada

When i first graduated from High School I went to Saint Francis Xavier University for 2 years, then I decided to come back home to the valley and attend NSCC at Annapolis Valley Campus in Middleton and recieved a Diploma in Business Adminstration (99-01). Worked at a Call Centre in Halifax, (2001-2002).

Then i decided to join the military and took a 10 week Basic Training Course in St. Jean, Quebec (Mar 03). I did 8 months of OJT in Cold Lake, AB. I did a year of training in Kingson, ON, then went to Borden, ON for more training, then went home to Greenwood, NS for some OJT, and then now here i am Posted to Comox, BC for about 8-10 yrs, where i will further my Career.

Hey!I finally got with the times and bought a computer!Danny Veinot and I are still together and we have two children.I have worked at the Superstore in Kingston for almost 5 years now in the Produce/Fresh to go section.Things are well as I hope they are with all of you!

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Life is great here in Japan. Looks like I'll be staying here for awhile longer. I'll continue teaching high school for the next few years.

With any luck I'll be home this summer for the Rink Drink. See you there.

Yip Yip Baint Yomp

Quick update, i am living just ouside of Kingston, havent gone very far. I am married to Dale Crews, we have no children, we have a pug named Marsha and 2 cats. I own a hair salon in my home, all is going well for me, hope the same for you

Wow!! I was just playing around on the computer and found this site. It has been really good seeing what everybody has been up to. Congratulations to those of you who have married and/or started a family and also to those of you who have achieved your goals.

Formalities out of the way, we can get to the good stuff.....ME :)

After high school I went to STFX and completed a B.A., then it was on to Maine to complete my B.E.D. While I was there I was presented with the most wonderful opportunity to find permanent residency outside of Canada and teach. I know you are all thinking overseas, but no. Me, I decided that California would be where I would explore. So I moved out here and set up in a city with the most ironic name...Ontario. It is about 35-40min outside of LA. Things are alot different here, but I got used to it and decided I would have to stick around for a while. I have now lived here going on 5 years and have been teaching in the same school district. Grade 1 for a few years and currently grade 3 (wich I love, way more independent).

Anyway if you ever want to see the sites hit me up.

Hey there people its been a long time since highschool! I am living in Halifax at the present time and have been working for a bankruptcy firm for the last year. So if your in hard shape with money drop me a line. Anyway summer has been good did lots of golfing, drinking, water-skiing, been fun might see some of you people around. LATER

I am still living in Edmonton, If anyone is in the area look me up, I'm in the phone book.

I am doing good, I am currently running the #1 Payless ShoeSource in Canada, go me! Next goal....take over the world.

P.S.S.M. I still want to!

Back up in Canada after a few years in the US. Had to take a break after all that fun! No, met a great girl back here and we expecting a baby in october. Currently looking for a house somewhere.

Working now for an engineering company out of Dartmouth N.S. doing hydrographic survey work.

Things are good.

this is the first time ive seen this site!its really good to hear from some of you,and see that you all are doing well.after graduation ive moved to toronto and have been here ever since.i began working for shoppers drugmart and two years ago became a retail manager.im currently managing my second store with a staff of 40.believe it or not!i just got back from a conference in vegas which drained my pocket book!!(still love my beer!)i will be back for the alumni this year for the first time in three years.hope to see some of you old martens again.hickory for life!

I've been checking this thing on and off for a while now to see what's going on with everyone and thought maybe I should actually write something myself.I am living in Nictaux with my wife Jenn(Pasco) and my son Robbie age 6.We bought a couple of houses here one to keep one to flip,I am working in construction for a local concrete contractor,I've been there for 6 years now it's a good job never, in the same place twice,Jenn is working as a legal assistant in middleton for Hanson Dowell(no relation)she has been in the field for a few years,but just started there a few months ago.Life is great not rich but happier than I ever expected.I would like to hear from some of you guys to see what's up

Well, I didn't graduate from MRHS, due to an unscheduled move. lol I got married in 1999. My husband is in the forces so we have moved quite a bit over the years. We are currently living just outside Fredericton at the moment with our 2 beautiful children. That's all for now. Take care

Where is my picture?

After High school I continued my hockey career. I went to SMU and University de Moncton to study commerce and french. I currently have one year left at NBCC Moncton before I recieve my accounting diploma. I have been living in Moncton for the past 3 years and I plan to die here. Two days ago, I engaged my girl friend, Tracy, but we did not set a date yet. I'm presently working for the Federal Gov't durring the summer and I continue to play hockey in Quebec durring the winter. That's all that is really new with me. If anyone is in Moncton feel free to call, I may not be home because I'm a busy guy!

Later!

Well, we've been in Washington for a year, and it's been fabulous. It's crazy how different it is, even though we're only a day's drive to Canada.. Oh well, you've just gotta roll with it.

One thing's for sure, there's no place like home.

I didn't actually graduate from MRHS, as we got posted to Ottawa in 1996, but I graduated from high school in 1998 (stupid OAC/grade 13...) I went to Carleton University to do a B.Eng in electrical engineering, and graduated in June 2003. At least I know really really well what I *don't* want to do for the rest of my life! Now I'm out in BC doing an MSc in mechanical engineering, working on hydrogen fuel cells. Hopefully this will be more interesting!