Classmates Bios
Classmates are in the order of their current last names.
Michelle (Carman) Argumedo
I have learned that...Life is too short and attitude can be everything. For me, still married (20 years now) and living in DSM. We have two daughters. Both attending college and pursuing futures in elementary education. I also have a step-daughter and two step-granddaughters. Currently working two jobs; full-time in Customer Service and Sales and part time at Valley West Mall. And selling Pampered Chef when I can keep a show booked with the hostess. My spare time (what's that?) is spent with my family, scrapbooking, an occasional bike ride and volunteering-mostly with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, now that the girls are out of school.
Joe Axtell
After seeing these great pictures on the website, I am really, really sorry I couldn't make it to the reunion. I managed to make it to the 5, 10 and 20 year reunions, but I was traveling this time (visiting the in-laws in Poland). It's too bad, now nobody will recognize me at the 40th reunion.
I am still married to Teresa and have two daughters, ages 9 and 11. I've been out in the New York City area for 21 years now, even longer than I lived in Iowa. I am not a New Yorker, though, and think it would be great to be back in the Midwest. I currently manage a mutual fund for Deutsche Bank, the DWS Global Opportunities Fund.
I am looking forward to seeing everyone at the next reunion and want to thank all those involved for organizing them. I've updated my email address, so keep in touch.
Bonnie (Duesenberg) Bales
My husband and I will be married 27 wonderful years this June, we have 6 children. Isaac, Solomon, Rachel, Abraham, Samuel and Ruth. Ages from nearly 16-25. We lived in the greater DSM area most of our married life, but moved to California 6 years ago...My husband Andy is the president of Union Rescue Mission in downtown LA on skid row. I work full time as a nurse in Glendale California. We like to spend our free time at the beach, biking and hiking and trying to stay fit as the years continue to roll on!! Looking forward to reading more biographies of old classmates.
Marsha (Polsky) Berg
Oh, I am so looking forward to this! I haven't seen many of you since our 20 year and I am looking forward to the 30. Great website! I have been in Phoenix for 11 years, working for a group of eye doctors and raising two daughters ages 18 and 16. My 18 year old is off to college at Arizona State University which is just 2 miles from home!!! She will live in the dorm though!!! Thank God they don't do half the stuff that we did at that age!!!! There are a lot of Valley grads and Hawkeyes living in the Phoenix area. I feel right at home here! See you all soon!
Ok, now that the reunion is over, and I must say, what a blast and I hope we have a 35!!!! The committee did a FABULOUS job! Here's to the Class of '76!
Laurie (Kudron) Briden
Married to Dave Briden , this August for 9 years. I have two kids Austin (18) going to Iowa State this fall in computer engineering and Renee (20 going on 30!) also at Iowa State going into Journalism. I am the art teacher at Goodrell Junior High school for the Des Moines Public school system. This is my 5th year at that school. I also am a working glass artist. Sometimes you might see me selling my wares at surounding art fairs. I have 3 great cats and I love to go biking with my husband.
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