Classmate Profiles

This Page is for the JUNE Class ONLY!!

 

Instructions To Add Your Profile

 

1) Enter information into all the fields below and then click the Register button. Be sure to write down your Password so you can come back later and edit your profile.

2) A new form will allow you to enter information about your time at Senn.  

3) Enter information related to the questions asked if you can - but PLEASE include a little about yourself in the Life Since Senn question. 

4) Please do NOT enter your own pictures - I will enter photos AFTER you create your profile.  See instructions below for pictures.

 

5) Once you have created your profile you can return to this page and modify it by using the Login button (Below).


 

 

PLEASE DO NOT ADD ANY PHOTOS

 

I will add your yearbook photo AFTER you enter your profile.  Please EMAIL me your "NOW" picture and I will add it to your profile!  

 

Email picture to: Senn60Reunion@Gmail.com

 

NOTE: it may take up to 24 hours for a new profile to appear on this Website.  Please check back in a day or so.

 

Carol Neer (Goldman)

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: CA
Marital status: Divorced
Children: 2
Occupation: Retired High School Math Teacher
Grammar (feeder) School: Stewart
Division Teacher: Mr. DeBower ( Mr. Bishop senior year)
No. of Grandchildren: 1 Jake, the love of my life.
My Life Since Senn ...: Taught at Von Steuben HS. Retired in 1970 and had Julie and Jeff. Returned to teaching in Libertyville and Vernon Hills HS in 1986. Retired in 2002 and moved to San Diego. Retirement in SoCal is fantastic.

David Neer

Then Then
State / Province: CA
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Physician/Attorney
Comment:  
Grammar (feeder) School: Pierce
No. of Grandchildren: 1
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: Never look back.
My Life Since Senn ...: U of I - BS - 1964
U of I - Medicine - 1969
Pres-St. Luke's - Neurology Residency - 1970-73
Private Practice, Hammond IN - 1973-74
Private Practice, Lakewood CA - 1973-present
(partner, Mike Erlich)
Southwestern Law School - LA - JD degree - 1984

I teach Medicine to lawyers defending docs, hospitals in malpractice.

Ron Nelson

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Married
Children: 4
Occupation: Retired
Grammar (feeder) School: Hayt
Division Teacher: Kennedy
No. of Grandchildren: 7
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: Courtesy of Lou Manfedini. \"A happy wife is a happy life\"
My Life Since Senn ...: 2 years various Jr. colleges.
4 years In Air Force. Worked for Delta Airlines as a mechanic. Took early retirement after 25 years. Enjoyed a second career with the Algonquin fire department and retired after 21 years. Celebrated 51 years of marriage this year in Jan 2015.

theodore Netzky

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Divorced
Children: 2
Occupation: attorney/entrepreneur
Grammar (feeder) School: stewart
No. of Grandchildren: five
My Life Since Senn ...: CPA/Attorney/Investment Banker/Real estate owner/consultant and advisor to many businesses

Jim Newman

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: Retired physician
Comment:  
Grammar (feeder) School: Stone/Boone
Division Teacher: Biology teacher - older with a bun
No. of Grandchildren: 2
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: Too young to be wise, old enough to know you can't be sure, while continuing to do what seems right.
My Life Since Senn ...: College at Northwestern, then medical school at University of Illinois. Practiced Psychiatry at U of I and Cook County Hospital. Passions include social justice causes, reading, and socializing with family and friends.

Faith Nielsen (Fishbein)

Then Then
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Married
Children: 4
Grammar (feeder) School: Clinton
Division Teacher: Mrs. Engelstein
No. of Grandchildren: 3
My Life Since Senn ...: Shortly after leaving Senn, Peter and I were married and began our life together. I continued with college and after earning my degree, became an inner city school teacher.

From 1970 to 1980 we were blessed with our four children and I became a full time, stay at home Mom. I loved every minute of it. In 1987 I returned to teaching until we left Chicago in 1992. I was a south suburban substitute teacher for awhile and enjoyed filling in for our oldest daughter's classroom. Also in the 90's, I began traveling overseas with Peter and we saw much of the world together without ever taking a cruise.

In 2004 my daughter, Kristin, and I outgrew our home based, custom children's gift basket business. So we opened a high end children's boutique that now extends from the south suburbs to southwest Florida.

Now that Peter is retired, we are having more fun than ever. We spend most of our time in southwest Florida where I remain active in my business and enjoy all the outdoor activities the area offers.

Way back at Senn Peter promised that as long as we were together, no matter what else happened, I would never be bored. He kept his promise.

Peter Nielsen

Then Then
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Married
Children: 4
Occupation: Retired
Grammar (feeder) School: Swift
Division Teacher: Levine
No. of Grandchildren: 3
Your Favorite Piece Of Wisdom: It's more fun when you do it together.
My Life Since Senn ...: After I left Senn I married Faith, my Senn classmate and the love of my life.



Continuing into the 60's, I served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army. When I returned from the Army, I became a principal in a start up manufacturing company.



During the 70's I was a Chicago Police Sergeant and spent most of my time on Chicago's turbulent west side. In my spare time, I earned my degree at Roosevelt University, thanks to the G.I. Bill. When I left the police I returned to my business. As the business grew, I made a couple of acquisitions and opened our distribution center in Europe.



In the 90's Faith joined me on some of my overseas trips and, of course, she charmed all who met her. In 2008 I retired. Now I help Faith with her business interests. We also find time to enjoy boating, cycling and some golf.



Naturally we spoil our grandchildren and aggravate our kids. We divide our time between Florida, Illinois and other faraway places.



Thanks to the reunion committee. What a great job you're doing.

Gale Nunn (Corey)

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: IN
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Retired RN
Grammar (feeder) School: Le Moyne & Swift
Division Teacher: De Albani
My Life Since Senn ...: Attended Michael Reese hospital medical center school of nursing. Moved to Denver. Met David on a ranch. Eloped in 1965 and lived on ranches in Colorado, Nevada, Idaho, & California. Came back to Indiana in 1971, bought a farm, raised cattle. I worked 31 years at local hospital & retired in 2007. David became a real estate appraiser and retired in May, 2009.

We`ve traveled to England, Canada and national parks. Daughter Mollie is in San Diego and we visit her and husband. Daughter Amy lives nearby. Now raise timber and hay on the farm. We work on genealogy, gardening and travel. We enjoy our retirement. This winter we`ve fed over 100 birds. Wild turkeys, deer and other wildlife come near our house.

At hospital I worked as a staff nurse, house supervisor and then worked 28 years in education, co-developing patient education programs for cardiac, diabetes and ostomy teaching. Worked as a staff education coordinator for orientations, staff competencies and continuing education programs. I was a CPR trainer and coordinated advanced life support programs.

Elliott Ohannes

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: WA
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Division Teacher: Mrs. Levine
My Life Since Senn ...: I am currently retired and living in Seattle with my wife and two adopted sons. After graduation I went on to become a pastor and spent thirteen years serving rural parishes in Arkansas and Washington. Feeling the need for more education, I went on earn a Ph.D. in Middle and Near Eastern Studies from the University of Washington. During this period I met and married Nel and we later adopted two boys from the eastern provinces of Russia. Among our memorable experiences was a short stint on an archaeological dig in Israel (Tel Dor). The last fifteen or so years of my employment life was spent in academia as the director of a college library and adjunct professor. My retirement days are filled with raising two 'wild' boys, learning the craft of screen writing and keeping abreast of Middle Eastern affairs. Hope to see you in June.

Diane Onixt (Rosen)

Then Then
Now Now
State / Province: IL
Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Grammar (feeder) School: Boone
Division Teacher: Hackman
No. of Grandchildren: 2
My Life Since Senn ...: Graduate of U of I Urbana in Elementary Education 1965. Northwestern School of Education in Curriculum 1966. Married to David Onixt in August 1965. Member of League of Women Voters, Winnetka Northfield Kenilworth since 1976. League of Women Voters, Winnetka Northfield Kenilworth, President 1985-87. Board member of League of Women Voters of Illinois 1988-90. Chairman of Village of Northfield Community Life Commission 1989-91. Trustee for Village of Northfield 1991-99. Board member of Winnetka Northfield Library District 1999-2005. President of Winnetka Northfield Library District 2005. Moved downtown in 2005.