Spotlight: Jamie Rouse-Luna

Jamie and her husband, Brandon, live in Surprise, Arizona, with their sons Andrew (4 years) and Dylan (2 years). Jamie and Brandon met at Auburn University, from which Jamie earned a degree in psychology. Jamie was a stay at home mom for four years and now works with mentally ill individuals as a clinical liaison. In her free time, Jamie enjoys running, hiking, going to baseball games (her husband played in the minors for three years), and spending time with family and friends. She is training to run a half marathon, and would like to eventually run a full marathon. Jamie and Brandon own two small businesses: a contracting business and a real estate business.

The Reunion, Saturday Night

Well, it's taken two weeks, but here are pictures and captions from the reunion on Saturday night.  We had a good time, though I'm sure others would agree things were a bit awkward at times.  I have talked to a few others, and I think we're going to make the picnic a yearly event. It will be held the third Saturday of May each year (probably 2-4).  Perhaps seeing each other more often will help to alleviate awkwardness. :)  Also, hopefully more faces will begin to appear with each passing year.

Here are the 14 of 64 who graced Top of the River with our appearance: Jason Daley, Stacy Clark, April Cooper, Lisa Glover, Emily Boyd, Roxanne Doran, Kati Cloer, Brad Kirby, Meagon Franklin, Sayward Hodges, Adam Bailey, Stacey Jo Self, Brent Beal, and Richie Posey (with his Chick-fil-a hat straight from the time capsule); Sorry, Daniel Lanier, but you left right before the picture was taken.  Speaking of the time capsule, we did open it and laugh at its contents. Some people even brought new items to place in the time capsule for the next ten years!

Matt & April Clark

Adam & Lindsey Bailey

Brent & Rebekah Beal

Richie & Kathy Posey

Jake & Lisa Hicks, Roxanne Doran

Sayward Lowery, Meagon Franklin, Stacey Jo Nunnally

Josh & Emily Sellers

Steve & Sayward Lowery

It was fun getting to see each other and the memorabilia that we had laying out.  We all grew up together, but then we also grew apart.  I hope we can rekindle some old friendships through this Blog and our reunion.

The picnic that we had on Sunday was VERY cold.  Because Case was constantly jumping in my lap, I only took a few pictures.  They were pictures of our children releasing pink balloons to honor the life of Kayleigh Freeman. If you have good pictures from the picnic please e-mail them to me, and I'll try to post them. 

Please keep in touch.  You can still e-mail or mail me your bio info so that I can post it.  Yes, I still have two to post.  It's been a busy few weeks.  The end of the school year is exhausting. Plus my iron got low, so I was doubly exhausted.

Please Wait Patiently

I will get around to posting pictures from the reunion this past weekend. However, I am currently trying to close out the school year, raise a family, attend several functions, and go to church (which is top priority). I also have some pressing posts that I need to type on my other Blog. Hopefully I'll have a reunion update posted by this weekend.

Spotlight: April Cooper-Clark

After high school I went to college at the University of North Alabama.  It was so much fun!  I loved being in a sorority and having independence.  In June 2001, after my sophomore year at UNA, I married Matt Clark at Hillsboro Heights Baptist Church in Huntsville (but I wish it were at Big Cove Holiness; it's so much prettier).  We began dating in September 1997, after meeting through my sister and her husband.  (Stacy Clark and Jennifer Dodd, do you remember us driving by my sister's house to see if Matt was there?)  I graduated from UNA in December 2002, with a bachelor's degree in K-6 elementary education.  On July 4, 2003, Matt and I welcomed our precious daughter, Kennedy Maeson, who is now wrapping up a very successful kindergarten year!  I worked as a third grade teacher for three years at Mt. Gap Elementary, which I loved!  My first class will actually be in high school next year!!!  Three years ago, I transferred to Hampton Cove Elementary to work as a first grade teacher.  At that time we also bought our first home, in Big Cove. We hope to never move again.  I finished my master's degree in educational administration last May.  Three months later, on August 8, 2008, at 5:08 pm, we welcomed our second child, James Cason Clark, whom we call Case.  Yes, our kids' middle names rhyme, but they are spelled differently.  Our family enjoys going to church, playing board games, reading books, snuggling, tickling, and being outside.  Kennedy's and Case's new favorite thing to do is strap into the big wagon while Matt and I take turns pulling them around the neighborhood.  We're really trying to lose the extra baby weight!    I hope to one day be an administrator, but right now I just love being a wife and mom and teaching my sweet first graders!  You can keep up with our family on our family Blog.  It's posted on the left side of this Blog.

Spotlight: Sara Walls-Partain

Sara lives in Lacey's Spring with her husband Paul.  Sara and Paul were introduced through friends.  They were married in September 2004 at Big Cove Holiness Church.  I wish Matt and I had gotten married there; it's SO beautiful!  Sara is employed by The Heart Center.  She can be found smiling at front desk registration.  Paul works in equipment operations for the City of Huntsville.  Sara enjoys spending time with her family, attending church, boating with her husband, and singing.  Sara even sings with her family in a gospel group: The Walls Family.  Sara would love to one day be a stay at home mother!

Spotlight: Kati-Cloer Lang

After high school Kati earned an AAS degree in nursing from Calhoun Community College.  She worked as a traveling nurse in Phoenix, Arizona before returning toHuntsville.  Kati married Matt Lang (another NHHS alumni) in December 2007 at The Wedding Chapel on the Mountain. Kati and Matt met nine years ago at the NH YMCA.  Kati is currently employed by Amedisys Home Health as a cardiac nurse.  Matt is employed by Huntsville American Cabinets as a cabinet installer.  Matt and Kati just welcomed their first child, son Mason, about eight weeks ago!!!  In their free time , Kati and Matt enjoy spending time with their family, golfing, and riding in Matt's rail buggy

Spotlight: Emily Boyd-Sellers

Emily and her husband Josh live in Holly Pond with their two children: Parker (6 years old) and Lila Grace (5 months).  After high school Emily attended Wallace State.  In college Emily and Josh were introduced by a friend.  They were married in March 2002.  Emily is a dental hygienist in Dr. Ken Alongi's office.  Josh works for Cook's Pest Control.  Emily enjoys being with her family. They are often at a ball park watching Parker play ball!  Perhaps we can introduce Case and Lila Grace! :)