MHS Class of 1989
Classmate Brief Bios and Name/Address/Email List
*updated June, 2011

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Alphabetical by Last Name
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Alicia Andujar (Gregory)
Attended Citrus College
Marital Status: Married
 Through active involvement in church and its camps, met husband (Tom).
Engaged for 14 months before being married in September 1992.  In January 1994 gave birth to a
girl (Sarah Michelle). In May 1998, gave birth to a boy (Philip Thomas). Currently a stay at home mom
and wouldn't change it for the world!!  Also doing some administrative work for a landscape contractor.
San Diego, California
alicia@gregoryplace.net
 

Shannon Baker (McDonald)
Marital Status: Married
I met my husband James while working in Glendale. We married in 1998 and had our first son - Connor Garrett
in 1999. We moved to Dallas, Texas in 2001 and I worked at Southern Methodist University and
attended school. While in Texas I had my second son - Ty Edward in 2003. We are currently in
New Orleans, Louisiana where I had a contract with the Department of the Navy.
Their budget was recently cut due to the cost of the war. I also attended the
University of New Orleans. Now we are heading toward Des Moines, Iowa where I will be working for ADP.
mcdonald_shannon@yahoo.com
 
 

Dorothy Baty (Borklund)
Fullerton College - Massage Technician Program, due to finish 2010
Marital Status: Divorced
Right out of high school I started working for Kaiser Permanente and met Dustin Borklund in 1990, marrying 2 years later.
We were married for 16 years. I had quit working in 1998 to become a homemaker and full-time mom, on and off,
between part-time jobs. Our 3 children are Dustin James (DJ), born 1997; Riley Eve, born 2001; and Holden Paul, born 2004.
They are the best things that have happened to me aside from my boyfriend, Jeremy Dorse, who has been a
total God-send and wonderful addition to our lives. I am truly blessed! I went back to work in October 2009
after being mostly "at home mom" for the past 7 years. It has been a rough but exciting journey, with more exciting things to come!
I enjoy: Spending time with family and friends, reading, watching TV, hiking (which I want to do more),
my 2 dogs Jessy & Buddy, swimming and "beach-ing" with the kids and Jeremy.
Brea, CA.
Cell - (626)483-6572
dborklund@gmail.com
 
 

Danyale Bergquist (Dumont)
Marital Status: Married
After MHS I went to school to become a Medical Assistant and spent 8 years in college for Nursing. I took
time off to get married and have two children. Met my husband Joe, a police officer, through mutual friends.
Our sons are Benjamin, age 2, and Nicholas, 10 weeks
tweedie197@aol.com
 
 

Mary Ann Branik
Marital Status: Single
I'm still single and living in Monrovia. I had a beautiful daughter born Feb. 15th, 1992
that I gave up for adoption. I'm currently attending Citrus College (I know it's been 14 years since high school.)
and pursuing my AA in Behavioral Science. I want to become a 1st grade teacher eventually.
I also have a Certificate in Computer Automation and had trouble finding a permanent
data entry job so I decided to go to Citrus.
I am still best friends with Arlene Lopez, who now lives in Texas.
branik35@hotmail.com
 
 

Heather Buck (Joyce)
Marital Status: Married
B.A. in Child Development, Cal State Fullerton, 1996
Currently working as an Assistant Director at KinderCare Learning Center in Elk Grove, CA.
Met my husband Christopher Joyce through a friend. He called me and after a long phone conversation we decided
to meet. Our meeting was a "blind" date the day after our phone call. We were married less than a year later.
We have a son named Tanner. He was born on September 5, 1998.
My interesting tidbit other than having a wonderful son, is that my husband and I
along with his best friend and wife own a vineyard & winery in Amador County (Northern CA). Our vineyard
and winery is called Frenz. Yes it is a play on words. My husband and our partner
have been friends for over 20 years. We have been open since January 2001 but have
been working the property since 1995. Our website for the winery for anyone interested is
www.frenzwinery.com
I'm looking forward to catching up with old friends!
Sacramento, California
ncjoyceclan@frontiernet.net
 
 

Cynthia Claro (Lee)
Marital Status: Married
I met my husband, Jonathan Lee, in 1997 while we were both at a design school.
I moved to Texas in 1999 and we married in 2001. In December 2002 I had my son, Joseph.
I have a fantastic family! We've been blessed—life is good. After MHS I took nursing courses at PCC,
got an EMT certificate, did nothing with it, and dropped out of nursing just before I got into design school.
I attended Art Center and Platt College, where I finished in 1997 and I'm now working at
National Geographic Society, School Publishing Division as a Design Project Manager.
I can't believe it's been almost 20 years since graduation. I hope to see you all in a couple of years!
clee@ngsp.com
 
 
 

Tammy Clines (Roy)
Marital Status: Married
I married Tim shortly after high school. Had my first son Trevor in 1993.
Moved to Biloxi, Mississippi in 1996 and had my second son Connor in 1998.
After realizing that we should not have married so young Tim and I divorced shortly after
Connor was born. I met my current husband Derek on the internet. He lived in Massachusetts, so I moved
there in 1999 and was married in 2001. My daughter, Alyssa Marie was born in August 2003.
I have been working for a large financial firm for 6 years now. I have my series 6 and series 63
NASD licenses allowing me to do financial planning and advising.I am finishing up schooling and will
be testing soon to achieve my series 7 license which will allow me to buy and sell stocks, bonds,
mutual funds as well as other securities within the state of Mass. My family still resides in
Monrovia and I keep in touch with other classmates. I would love to hear from you too!!!!!!!
alycat813@comcast.net
 
 

Dawn Dequer (Christensen)
Marital Status: Married
Married to Randy Christensen--he is from Virginia, I'm from Ca, we met in
college at BYU (Brigham Young University) in Utah. We have
two beautiful children--Benjamin Aric born April 1997 and Sierra Emily born April 2000
We currently live in Columbus, OH where my husband just completed his doctorate in Molecular Genetics
at The Ohio State University. He is now a post-doctoral researcher there.
Other interesting things I've done since high school:
1990 Study Abroad to Vienna, Austria; 1992-93 served as a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ
of Latter-day Saints in Zurich, Switzerland; July 1994 married Randy Christensen
August 1995 graduated from Brigham Young University with B.A. in Comparative Literature
I'm now a stay-at-home mom and love it, though I have done some academic tutoring on the side.
I struggle with fibromyalgia, a chronic health condition, but otherwise I have been richly
blessed in my life and I am grateful. Hello to all MHS classmates out there!
christensen.40@osu.edu
 
 

Robert F. Doyle, Jr.
Marital Status: Single
After graduating from MHS I moved to Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
On December 26, 1989 I joined the U.S. Marine Corps. and received a medical discharge (accident with a tank).
Then I moved to New York City to help out my Mother, and have been here ever since.
Since June 1, 2001 I have been working a block away from the World Trade Center.
No email address, can be reached by cell phone.
Would like to hear from those who know or remember me
(including former R.T.P. Employees, you know who you are.)
Cell phone number: (646)307-2559
 
 
 

Jon Goudy
Azusa Pacific University, B.A. in Physical Education w/ Minor in Math
Marital Status: Soon-to-be-Married! (Wedding on July 15, 2000)
Met his fiancee (September) over the Internet! A true online romance!
Have been teaching for 4 years, the last two at Monrovia High School.
Besides teaching various math classes, also coaches the Girls' Varsity Basketball Team.
Azusa, California
jdgoudy@aol.com
 
 

Alan Graza
Graduated in Surgical Technology 1993
Marital Status: Married
After finishing Surgical Technology, I pursued a different path into Data Integration/Real Estate Information.
I used to commute to San Diego every day from Azusa. From 1996-2006 I was a Data Analyst.
Went back to school for Vocational Nursing. Ever since I finished I’ve been given the opportunity to be in
management. I now work with the largest Senior Assisted Living company in the United States as the
Health and Wellness Director for one of the communities in Southern California. My wife is a
Patient Coordinator for a home health agency and also a nurse. I met my wife Rubi in
Monrovia - she graduated in 1995. We have a daughter name Zhailah Rosalie who is now 15 years old
and attends Inernational Polytechnic High School. We now live in Chino, CA
Chino, California
Click to View My Wedding Website
bgud2al@verizon.net
lwzn4vr@gmail.com
http://www.facebook.com/cntmntl2

Ty Guthaus
Cal. State University, Long Beach, B.A. in History
Marital Status: Married
I met my beautiful wife Denise in college back in 1990 and we have been together ever since.
We shared a common goal to raise our children near our families and we are blessed to have two
wonderful boys – Evan, born in December of 2000 and Ian, born in August of 2002. Ty and Denise together
spell D-E-S-T-I-N-Y with the extra E used to name our first son (I am a total sap)... Ian is named
after my favorite 80’s rock star and he has the personality to match. The boys have 11 middle names
between them. Post college, my plans were to become both a teacher and a coach – these goals are on hold
until the boys are out of college – I may just become the oldest NCAA rookie basketball coach in history someday.
That’s the plan anyway. I joined the E&J Gallo Winery out of college and worked there for 8 years in sales,
recruiting and various leadership positions (all skills needed to coach one day). Seeking to totally turn my life
upside down at age 31, I joined a medical laser company and moved the family to the OC. (We loved it but it was not Monrovia).
After 4 years, I became Director of US Sales and built the aesthetic division from scratch - yet another skill needed
to coach. We were able to move our family back to Monrovia in 2005 and plan to raise our family here – close to both
grandparents and great grand parents and friends. We live on Magnolia – ever seen the house with the 20 foot cactus?
That’s us. I am the proud coach of my son’s teams and I still love the Lakers passionately. The professional I model myself
most after is Pete Carroll – always keeping the balance between being competitive, having fun and preparing to be the best
every day. I try and study as much as I can to prepare myself for my next life transition…..love the journey so far and I
cannot wait for the days to come. I travel past MHS occasionally and remember both the great and hard times as well as
the many faces I saw almost every day of my life for so many years. It always brings a smile to my face.
The Guthaus family loves to spend as much time as possible in the desert at our place near the Colorado River.
On any given weekend at Water Wheel, you may find me floating down river at the end of the day listening to the
Lightfoot classic Sundown or Dobie Gray’s Drift Away. Or I just may be that Dad playing
either basketball or baseball with his boys under the electric blue and orange sky...
Monrovia, California.
Ty.Guthaus@lumenis.com
 
 

Heather Hadfield (Daly)
Cal. State University, Fullerton, B.S. in Child Development w/Business Administration minor
Marital Status: Married
Since 1994 I have been working for Serendipity Early Care and Education Centers.
Currently I am serving as their Executive Administrator.
I married my husband Sean Daly in August, 2004. Sean is a 10th grade History teacher
and works for the LA County Office of Education located on the Cal Poly Pomona campus.
We met each other while working at Serendipity's summer camp program.
I have 2 wonderful step children: daughter Meghan, born August, 1992 and son Curran, born April, 1998.
Sean and the kids are very much into soccer, and I'm having fun attending games and understanding the craziness!
I would love to hear from my fellow MHS graduates.
Arcadia, California.
Heather@serendipitypreschool.com
 
 

Joel Douglas Harrison
Marital Status: Single w/ no Children
Point Loma Nazarene College; B.A., Applied Communications, Music Minor, 1993
Bresee Institute / Nazarene Theological Seminary; Urban Studies Credential, 1994
Point Loma Nazarene College; M.A.,Theology, 1996
University of Southern California; M.A., Religion and Social Ethics, 1998
University of Southern California; Ph.D. Candidate, Religion and Social Ethics, 2002 (Expected grad date)

I currently teach New Testament, Ethics, Leadership, Justice, Ministry and Critical-reasoning-through-writing at
USC, Point Loma Nazarene Univ. and occasional other short term assignments (e.g. a two week stint in Cyprus, another in
Switzerland and possibly Marquette University). I am also an associate pastor of the English speaking congregation at the
"Church of the Nazarene in Mid City," San Diego, where we also have congregations that speak
French (Haiti/Congo/Ivory coast), Camer (Cambodia), Nuer (Sudan), Spanish (Central and South America),
and soon Arabic (North African). I live in a community house in the Church's Neighborhood and also do some work
with a Christian community that creates family style communities for persons with disabilities and people who want to live with them
http://www.larchecanada.org and http://www.wavecrestonline.org
http://www-scf.usc.edu/~joelh
3125 46th Street
San Diego, CA. 92105
619-516-3227
Dougharrison@earthlink.net
Joelharrison@ptloma.edu
 
 

Danielle Hoffman (Yim)
Marital Status: Married
After MHS, I married Chico (the guy from Round Table where we met 13 years ago, for those who knew him)
in 1990. Now he runs an Environmental Company in Santa Monica.  We have two children. Kaila who
is 9, and Kurtis who is 5 and starting school.  We bought a home in Azusa. The kids attend school in Glendora.
I work as an Administrative Assistant at an office supply company that sells supplies to companies back east.
I worked at Friar Tux for 6 years until I had my second child, then quit to work closer to home with
better hours so I could spend more time with my kids and husband.
 Having fun enjoying life and my family.
Azusa, California
dayknee71@aol.com
 
 

Carlos Holguin
Boston University, BA in Finance.
Marital Status: Married
Currently working in the Chicago area in the finance industry (trading currencies).
Have been married to wife Kaci for nearly 4 years. She is a corporate bankruptcy attorney
with tons of fiery red hair and a personality to match!
Kaci and I have 3 children: 3 year old Carlos and 3 month old twins Zelda and Oscar.
1214 S. Naperville Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
CHolguin@cme.com
 

Jennifer Kruse (Player)
Marital Status: Married
Pensacola Junior College, A.A.S in Forest Technology
I moved out of Monrovia the year after graduation and moved out of California in 1997.
I received my Nurse's Assistant certificate shortly thereafter. I loved my job when I
first started, but came to the understanding that there were more politics involved than I thought should be.
I moved around a bit between 2000 and 2004 when I realized that Pensacola is where I wanted to be.
I went back to school the summer of '04 and graduated December 2006 with a degree in Forestry.
I enjoy working outside trying to nourish what is left of our natural resources here in Florida.
I got married in March 2007 to my husband who I met on Halloween night in 2002. My married name is Player.
My goal now is to move back to northern California (Way Northern) and work with the U.S. Forest Service up there.
4316 Avenida San Marcus
Pace, FL 32571
(850)206-2041
autumnwinds159@yahoo.com
 
 

Lorenzo Lee
Martial Status: Married
Northern State University, South Dakota, B.S. in Biology
Currently working in a residential home for abused kids, offering therapy as well as education.
Also coaching 7th grade football.
Met wife Donna while working together.
Had a baby girl named Tameka Chante in February, 2000
P.O Box 455
Bath, S.D. 57427
(605) 225-1243
northernwo57@yahoo.com
http://www.geocities.com/northernwo57/Tameka_Lee.html
 
 

Veronica Maciel (Hernandez)
Marital Status: Married
Currently working as a Staff Accountant in the Corporate Accounting department of an Environmental
Engineering Firm in Pasadena, CA. Married to Samuel, met husband over three years ago at a controllers
meeting, when my ex-boss sent me to fill in for her at this meeting. One thing led to another, and
here we are married, with a 4 ½ month old baby boy, Brandon Alexander.
Sam also has two girls from a previous marriage – Jessica (age 12) & Elizabeth (age 8).
520 E. Claraday Street, #18
Glendora, CA. 91740
626-852-2088
veronicamaciel@yahoo.com
 
 

Becky Mercer (Willoughby)
Martial Status: Married
University of Southern California, B.S. in Biology, Minor in Spanish
Columbia University, MA, MS, Nutrition
Columbia University, PhD Candidate, Molecular Medicine & Nutrition (in progress-dissertation!)
After college entered the work force for several years as a full-time research associate and
part-time personal trainer-ACSM & ACE certified. Loved doing both, but wanted a bit more spice.
In 1993 my roommates and I had a Thanksgiving party and future husband Dave arrived with 2 pumpkin pies he
had made himself.  I was easily impressed back then!  We married in 1998, then moved to San Diego, then to
NYC for graduate school.  Never imagined that being a grown up would be so fun.  No kids yet, but maybe
before we're 40!  Hope everyone is doing great. Email anytime. God bless.
bam55@columbia.edu
 
 

Becki Miller (Szuszka)
Marital Status: Married
I currently live in San Gabriel (9 years). I have been married to my husband Greg
for 12 years this April (07). We met at Mimi’s Café in Monrovia where I worked while attending Citrus College.
I have an 11 year old girl Jessica and 6 year old twins, Krysta and Duncan.
For the last six years I have been the manager for two online businesses:
Garb the World and Cloth 4 Less.
Garb the World makes historical costumes and Cloth4less sells material.
Would love to hear from my classmates! Feel free to contact me and I hope to see you in 2009.
rszuszka@charter.net
 
 

Jayson Mitchell
Marital Status: Single
After MHS, I went to PCC for a year and then moved to Vegas for a few months. Hated it
so I moved back to Monrovia. In 1992, I moved to Kentucky and was in and out of
Kentucky State University, just didn't like it. Now I am working as an Administrative
Specialist for the State of Kentucky and I volunteer my time after work helping
kids at the local community center. I love it and wouldn't trade it for the
world. I also have a son, 7 years old named Colden Avery Mitchell who lives
in West Covina, CA. Drop me a line anytime, I would love to hear from ya'll.
PEACE OUT!
Frankfurt, Kentucky
gmitchell@fewpb.net



Caroline Navarro
Marital Status: Married
I'm working for Zack Electronics in Duarte. Al Delgado (also graduated in 1989 from MHS)
and I started going out right after High School and we are still together. We're still
living in Monrovia!!! Al and I have two daughters: Lorraine (13) who will be attending
MHS in Fall 2005 and Angela (6) who will be starting 2nd grade at Bradoaks Elementary School.
We are also in the process of adopting my sister's daughter. Her name is Justine and she is two
years old. Al and I have had temporary custody of her since Fall 2004. She actually was going to
a foster home if we didn't step up to the plate. We love her just like a daughter and wouldn't give
her up to the system!

I'd love to hear from anyone from the CLASS OF '89!!!
Monrovia, California
cnavarro@zackinc.com
 
 

Mike Olson
Marital Status: Married
I have been married to my wife Betsy (who hails from Chile) for almost 7 years now.
I met her while I was playing on my softball team. Although she was kinda dating another
friend from the team, we hit it off and he didn't mind if we went out...The rest is history
and we are all still friends. We live in Arcadia, yeah I know..still a local boy, no kids yet, however
we do have 1 dog and 6 cats. Needless to say, we have a small hair issue in the house.
I am a territory manager for Youngs Market Company LLC. We are the state's second
largest distributor of wine and spirits. I have certifications in the wine making
process and spirit distillation. You may have heard of some of our brands: Jack Daniels,
Bacardi, Grey Goose, Seagrams, Sutter Home, Kenwood, Rosemount, Bolla, not to mention hundreds
of other brands. Who would have thought all of the weekend get togethers would have meant
something to my career..hehe. I still see my best friends Kai Karlsson and Dave Leek almost weekly, and I intend to
continue living here or back in Monrovia at some point. Feel free to email me any time.
Arcadia, California
mikeybetsy@yahoo.com
 
 


 

Armida Rivas (Carr)
Marital Status: Married
Met my husband (Geoff) in a High School R.O.P Class.  We moved to Arizona in February 1992 (we are still living here)
and married in November 1992.  Have two boys (Kieran, age 6 & Kameron, age 5) and a baby girl (Kristin 2).
I am employed full time with a company in Boston.  I do all my work via the Internet while my kids are at school
or sleeping.  During my free time I love to bike, run and travel.
4758 E Sunrise Dr
Phoenix, AZ 85044
carrarmida@yahoo.com
 

Nayeli Rodriguez (Reyburn)
UCLA, B.A. in Sociology
Marital Status: Married
Married in 1993 (to Shawn Reyburn), six days after I graduated from UCLA.
Now in northern California since 2000 in a fantastic, rapidly
growing city called Brentwood. I have three children:
Sierra (1995), Cory (1997) and Colby (2001)
After working in Human Resources for 7 years, I now stay at home,
training for my first marathon and spending as much time
outdoors and with my husband and kids.
Brentwood, N. California
nayelir@sbcglobal.net
 
 

Suzanne Saccoman (Gomez)
Marital Status: Married
Currently Vice President of a Floor Company in Monrovia (family business).
Met husband Ruben Gomez in 1990 through working at Ralphs Grocery Co.
Married in 1991 and they have 2 sons and a daughter:
Chris, born February, 1992;  Nick, born August, 1994;
and Allie, born August, 1996.
37110 Agate Court
Palmdale, CA. 93550
(661)947-8806
  Chlipepr55@cs.com
 
 

Chris Tarr
Marital Status: Married
Currently working as a Supervisor for a manufacturing company that builds power wheelchairs.
Married to wife Eva on August 14, 1995.
I have two children:
Taylor, born June, 1996 and Koral-Rose, born June, 1998.
996 W. Miles Avenue
Hayden, ID. 83835
(208)762-8636
ourfullhouse@roadrunner.com
 

Amery (Annie) Vongchant
Calif. State University Los Angeles, B.S. in Microbiology
Marital Status: Single
On my 30th birthday I moved a U-Haul truck full of furniture and three cats to Colorado
to start a new life and buy a house. Living in Arcadia was getting too expensive for us!
In 2011 unfortunately the kids' father and I parted ways after 15 years of marriage.
I have two children: Camille (August 1998) and Benjamin (February 2007).
I am working in a hospital as the Lab Outreach Coordinator and also as a Clinical Microbiologist.
Love living in Colorado, I've fallen in love with snowboarding and the mountains, who knew?!
Colorado Springs, Colorado
catbray@gmail.com
 
 

Yvette Walker (Futch)
Marital Status: Married
Hello my fellow Classmates! First of all I had my first child a year out of High School. Sierra is now 18 years old.
I married my High School Sweetheart, Phillip Futch, who went to Duarte High in June, 1994. In between times
I went to Chaffey College, majoring in Radiology Technology. My husband works as an Architectural Glazier.
In August, 2003 we were blessed with another daughter, Amia, who is now 5 years old.
I have been living with my family in Chino Hills for the past 5 years. I would love to hear from you all.
Chino Hills, California
  marieantonette26@yahoo.com
 
 

Misty Wand (Orona)
oronafamily@adelphia.net

 
 

Rochelle Wingo
Marital Status: Single
Had a beautiful daughter this summer named Marie
Been active in church, helping out in Youth group, now I am in a new church
and getting active with that.  I am a Librarian at a middle school here in Duarte.  I love my job! Life is good.
Hope to hear from you guys! Let's catch up!
1832 Buena Vista St. Apt A
Duarte, CA 91010
(626)256-9396
isa4011@yahoo.com
 

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