Sarah Thompson Buckham

After graduating from the University of Idaho in 2002 with a degree in English and Spanish, I married Brian Buckham in August 2002. We met in the honors hall at the University of Idaho and were friends for a few years before we started dating. It was called the Scholar's Residence, but Brian and I like to think of it as someone's graduate school psychology experiment: twenty guys and twenty girls in one large house. Two days after we got married, Brian started law school and I started graduate school to get my Master's degree in Teaching English as a Second Language. Since graduate school, I have taught in Portland at Portland Community College and Pacific University and in Phoenix at Arizona State University. Now, I'm staying at home to be with my daughter Lina, who was born September 9, 2009. We just moved from Phoenix to Boise. (Brian is working as corporate counsel for Idaho Power.) We are very excited to be back in Idaho!

Kathi Moss Basarab

I have been married since 2002 to Josh Basarab. We have 3 wonderful children: CJ (Charles James) who just turned 8, Katlyn is 6 and Angela is 4. I am an Asset Protection Coordinator (APC) for Walmart. Basically the head of security. I started with Walmart as the undercover shopper who catches shoplifters, then got promoted to my current position. My family will be moving to Boise next month to be an APC at the Caldwell store. Where I have been since graduation.....wow what a question. Lets see, I joined the USMC right after graduation. With that I spent time training in Paris Island, SC, then on to NC for some training, then more training in Pensacola FL then finally to my first duty station in San Diego CA. I lived there through a marriage and 3 kids being born. My husband got out of the Marine Corps and we transferred to Beaufort, SC. The whole time I was in the Marine Corps I was an F/A-18 electrician. It was great. Due to a back injury sustained in the USMC I was forced out in April of 2007. We moved to Logan, UT and bought our house. My husband was going to school at USU to be an aeronautical engineer. I have been lucky to be able to go to school and have received by BS in criminal justice and my MBA. I am currently working on my MS in forensic psychology.

Shannon Tyler Allen

Just after graduation I started working as a parts chaser for an auto parts store. One of my fellow employees was Gerald Ferguson. Pretty soon he started bugging me to go with him to listen to his buddies band practice. I will be forever grateful to him for this chain of events because they led me to Joe. I started dating Joe Allen in October 1998, we got married in August 2001. Its amazing how you can be around someone for years and never really "see" them until its time.

We have 2 great kids. Brenna is 5 and Brandon is 15 months old. I am a stay at home mom and really love it. Joe works as a computer tech for a contractor to the site. Its a good job doing something he loves. He truly is a geek!

We don't do a lot of traveling outside of the area, we are homebodies and thats ok with us. We both love that live in Idaho Falls so close to both of our familes. As much as we would love to live in a warmer climate it would be too hard to leave this area.

Bryce Ritter

Nope not dating or married.
I have one daughter named Samantha
I work on computers in Salt Lake City
I lived in Idaho Falls till about 2 years ago then moved to Utah. Was married now divorced worked construction for about ten years. Pretty low key boring life compared to most but it is just perfect to me.

Other Class Members

I thought it would also be fun to hear an update on those that at some point went to Ririe but maybe didn't graduate with us.






Desica Farias

I am divorced and dating a lot.
I have 2 children one boy and one girl.
I go to school full time work at a bank part time and I am a full time mom.
I live in St. George Ut. Nice and sunny:)
I was married for 8 almost 9 years. I have 2 beautiful children. I have a lot of great friends and I am starting over.





AARON THORNTON

1. YES Jennifer Besinger Thornton
2. Two awesome little boys Ethan 5 and Parker 9 weeks
3. Eagle Mountain, Utah
4. Degree in Graphic design, Shop Foreman/Manager for Cinco Equipment

Kyle Jacobson

Married to Jessica Jones Jacobson. We have 3 girls, 7,5,2. I work for the Forest service in the summer and do Taxidermy in the winter. We are living in Idaho Falls closer to Ririe. I served in the Phillipines, returned in Oct of 00. Married in May 01. 9 years, three kids, and a few hunts later........ here we are.

Seth Moncur

I have been married to Donna for 8 years. We met in 2001 at BYU-Idaho, we got married in 2002. We have 2 kids, Jada who is 4 and Miles who is 8 months. Both are great kids.

We live in NYC, in the Bronx. (Despite what you may think, the Bronx is actually quite nice) we live in an Irish neighborhood. We love living in New York City, we have a lot of fun and love the energy here. We also lived in Knoxville, TN for almost four years

I work for CSX Transportation, a large freight railroad in the Eastern U.S. I am a roadmaster, I am in charge of track maintenance for New York City. It's a busy job, the railroad runs 24/7. its a bit stressful, I have some gray hair but it's a good job. we haul a lot of freight in and out of the city. I am also busy with church, I am the first councilor in our ward here in the BX.

My job has taken me all over, I have been to Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Kentcky, Ohio, indiana, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, and Massachusetts. I have seen a lot of interesting things from the railroad tracks.

We are going to try to make a visit to Ririe this summer.

Steven Vest

#1 I live in Rexburg, Idaho

#2 Married Allison Andersen of Idaho Falls on April 30, 2005.

#3 Two children. Boy, Taylor Matthew, age 3. Girl, Olivia Kate, age 8 months.

#4 I work for the Rexburg Vision Center as a CPO/Lab Technician. Have been there for 6 years. Finishing up a Bachelor Degree in Communications at BYU-Idaho. Plan to go to BYU-Provo to work on a Masters Degree in Digital Media. I plan to work in the post-production of motion pictures.

#5 I have traveled a bit on yearly vacations here and there, but nowhere really special -unless Las Vegas counts (I've been there too many times to count!!). I went on an LDS mission to the Portugal Lisbon South Mission and the Cabo Verde, West Africa islands. I have served in the Rexburg Temple as an Ordinance Worker for the last two years. I have also served in a Stake Presidency as the Stake Executive Secretary and was recently asked to be the 1st Counselor in our ward bishopric.

Kammie Coles Turpin

I have been married since Sept. of 2007, to Trever Turpin. We met in our stake's single branch after Trever moved up to Ucon and bought a house. We have an 18 month old boy named Tucker and one that is due the end of June. We live in Ucon and I am a stay at home mom. I have mostly just worked before my son was born and I went to a year of college at ISU.I have been to Florida, Minnesota, Utah, and Hawaii.

David Gallup

Are you married or dating someone? If so, who? I have been married for 8 awesome years to my wonderful wife Joy.

How did you meet this person? I met her in Rexburg, (country dancing) Shhhh, don't tell anybody of this hidden talent!

Do you have any children? How many? Harley, Oakley & Maverick

Where do you live now? Casper, WY

What do you do for a living? Encourage pop & treats for everyone... this way I'm set for life as a dentist :)

What are some things you've done since High School? Graduated Dental School, Yeah! Visited Mexico, Brazil and D.R. Enjoyed life and my family!

Different places you've been in the last 10 years? Indiana & Wyoming

Shaylee Brown Seymour

Are you married or dating someone? Married to Tyler Seymour for 10 years in May wahoo!

How did you meet this person? We met at Ricks College on 9-9-99

Do you have any children? Yes How many? Yes, We have four kids. Two girls then two boys.

Where do you live now? We live in Beautiful Ammon Idaho

Where do you do for a living? I am a stay at home mom....I love what I do.

What are some things you've done since High School? I got married, graduated from College then had a lot of kids. They are my life now!

Different places you've been in the last 10 years? We have lived in a few different places; San Fran, CA. Eagle, (boise), Logan, Ut. I have been to 8 different countries in Europe. France, Italy, England, Scotland, Ireland, Belgium, Switzerland, Wales. My sister in law is from Paris so we went back again to the wedding. So much fun backpacking through Europe. My hubby is from Seattle so we have been there a lot. Cancun...etc. And with four kids we have been to Disneyland a few times. Fun! I love to travel!

James Miller

I married Leslie Golden in June of 2003. We met on the first day of classes at USU in the fall of 2002. We became best friends and after Christmas Break decided we both really liked each other. We dated for a few weeks, got engaged and were married a few months later. We have 3 kids. Landon is 5, Abbie is 3, and Gavin is almost 3 months old.

We live in Tremonton, Utah. We have been here for a little over 3 years, almost since I finished school. I work for ATK Space Systems, in their Test group. We mainly test the rockets ATK builds, but also test rockets and other ordnance for different companies and the Department of Defense. I love my job, and we love Tremonton. My wife stays home, but she designs digital scrapbooking stuff and sells it on her website, www.ggdigitaldesigns.com, which keeps her plenty busy (as if the kids weren't enough).

I've already pretty much mentioned almost everything I have done since high school. I went on my mission to Brazil...spent 6 years in college...during a crazy stint in college, I had one too many root beers one night, caved to peer pressure, and had the entire Periodic Table of Elements tattooed on my back. I probably wouldn't regret it so much if it was somewhere I could read it. Or if I had even had the foresight to do it backwards so I could read it in a mirror....but I guess we're all haunted by some stupid thing we've done in the past.

Noelle Bowen Hansen

Hello All.... Yes I am happy to finally be able to fill you all in on a little bit about me. Once in a great while I will run into one of my great classmates, but this is an even better to keep in touch. So to start I will tell you of the best thing thats happened to me since highschool is my husband who is a mountain of a man in both spirit and stature. His name is Sheridon Hansen. He was born and raised in Tetonia Idaho (near driggs) Where we are lucky enough to have built a beautiful home and raise a family. We have a little boy Payton who is 2. And he is so awesome. Im just having the time of my life raising him. I am very blessed. I have worked for my families business Lone Pine Nursery in Rexburg off and on since highschool and feel very fourtunate to have such secure and enjoyable employement. I love my job. I do all the advertising for the company as well as the Retail Manager. Everyone always asks me "don't you hate that drive" and I tell them not even the slighest. I actually love it. I say when you love where you live and you love where you work then 50 min. is not a big deal. I have been married since '04 and before that I played a lot. I lived in Alaska and man did I love that. In fact I'm pretty sure part of my heart is still up there. Our family loves camping, hunting, hiking, shooting our bows, and guns, going on drives and just hanging out at home. I love doing yard work, planting flowers, gardening, and cooking. We love spending time with friends and family. Hope you are all doing well. Thanks for all the unforgettable memories from growing up together.

Love,
Noelle Bowen Hansen

Kimberly Baird Eastman

Are you married or dating someone? Married in October 2009 to Adam Paul Eastman.

How did you meet this person? We met 4 years ago. I was living in SLC after graduating from BYU-I and one weekend my friend and I went to a cabin in Island Park and I met Adam in the grocery store there. He ended up moving to SLC and we dated, but then broke up and I moved to California and he moved to Alaska. Then in March of 2009, I decided to move back to Idaho and I didn't know it, but he was living in Rexburg again randomly. We got back together and just got married in October. We have a storybook love and I am so glad it turned out the way it did!

Do you have any children? Yes How many? No, but hopefully soon because we aren't getting any younger!

Where do you live now? Happy Rexburg for at least another 6 months.

Where do you do for a living? Adam works with developmentally challenged people as a counselor/therapist, and I am attending Paul Mitchell Cosmetology school and will graduate in July. Then we might move to either Chicago or Ecuador. Who knows....

What are some things you've done since High School? Oh boy, where do I begin? I served a mission to Asuncion, Paraguay and then graduated from BYU-Idaho with my BS in Health Education and a minor in Spanish Education. I did my student teaching at Ririe High School (very cool, weird experience! It was funny sitting in the teacher's lounge with Charlie Barber and all our other teachers.) Then I had a bunch of random jobs and moved around a lot, and finally settled in SLC for 4 years and worked for the LDS Church as a human resource assistant in the CES department hiring seminary teachers around the world. I began my own photography business 3 years ago and do weddings and portrait photography on the side. And now I am uncovering my secret passion for hair at cosmetology school.

Different places you've been in the last 10 years? Let's see....first I went to Europe (Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, France, England) in 2000 on a study abroad tour. I lived in Paraguay as a missionary. I visited Ecuador for 3 weeks as a humanitarian pre-dental student. I went to Bulgaria for 2 weeks for a friend's wedding. And I've been to Mexico, Canada, and the Carribean a bunch of times. (It's what you do when you are single until you're 29!)

Victoria Alba Juarez

I am married since 2002, to Rolando Juarez. I met him through friends. I have twin girls that are 4 years old, Serena & Mercedes. I live in Meridian, bout 6 miles from Boise & worked lived here since graduation. I work @ Citi cards, & I take escalated calls from very mad clients.

Tina Hill Lichtenberg

Are you married or dating someone? I am married.

How did you meet this person? While going to college.

Do you have any children? Yes How many? Have a son who is 7 months old.

Where do you live now? Idaho Falls.

Where do you do for a living? Work at walmart.

What are some things you've done since High School? Got a Bachelor's Degree in Social Services. Traveled and got married.

Different places you've been in the last 10 years? I have been to every state this side of Texas.

Darrin Simmons

I married Mandy Koon in 2002.

We live off county line road in the Rigby school district.

We have 2 children. Abigayl 6, Dallin 2, and one due in August.

I am a Staff Accountant for Melaleuca in Idaho Falls.

In the last 10 years we have visited Seattle, Phoenix, DC, Ann Arbor, MI, New York City, New Jersy, San Antonio TX, Canada, and various places in Utah.

Kirsten Koon Ellsworth

I've been married to Paul Ellsworth since August 2000. We met in college.

We have 4 children. Macie 8, Daniel 6, Tate 4, and Lincoln 1.

I have my Associates Degree in Broadcasting. I've been to school also for photography, and my husband and I own and manage properties in the Snake River Valley.

We've traveled to Pennsylvania, New York City, Cancun MX, Nauvoo IL, California, Las Vegas, Phoenix, Oregon and in between. We currently live south of Rexburg.

Ashley Peterson Barton

Brian Barton and I have been married for 2 years. We met in our singles ward in Rexburg.
We lived in Boston for a year and a half, then Brian changed schools and programs and we
are now living in West Virginia while he is completing P.A. school.

Life is great. I have changed jobs every year since graduating from ISU (I still don't know what I
want to be when I grow up), but currently I am an online day-trader. It's fun and exciting & keeps
my attention.

We love to travel and visit new places together. Our most recent trip has been to Mexico!

I'll send a picture when my husband has time to teach me how to do that. I am still, and will probably
always be, technologically impaired!

Amanda Wiles

Hey! My life has been quite eventful the last several months. I had brain surgery in june.. The 13th one..Not going to be the last either.. Spent 3 1/2 weeks in eirmc. 4 days in ICU sedated cause of seizures after the surgery.

I have one son.. I am divorced for the better..but am looking for someone that can handle my medical and my ex husband that is quite the pain the butt.

I am working at Walmart on overnites. Part time is all I can handle.

I am still in IF..for now.. Haven't done much since high school. Went to college for a few years but may be going back in a few months for nursing or some medical field.. Havent decided but really depends on my health.

Lately hasn't been too good and they have no idea why. Hope they figure it out soon. Well not much else. That's pretty much the major things...Have a great day..

Amanda