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Whatever Happened To The Benjamin Franklin Class of 1965?
 

 
  Dedicated to the 1965 sixth grade graduates of Benjamin
  Franklin Elementary School in Euclid, Ohio.

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[The bracketed year following a name indicates the date of the last known information]

		Britta Carlson (Latto) [2009] Torrance, CA.  After two years of teaching in Euclid, I taught for three years in Lakewood, Ohio.  While there I met and married my husband, Bill in 1967.  Martha Dunn was a bridesmaid.  Bill is a mechanical engineer and worked for NASA.  In 1969 we moved to Torrance, California when Bill took a job here.  We have three children, a son and two daughters.  When they were in preschool I resumed teaching at both Christian and public schools.  I’m retired now and enjoy spending time with our children and five grandchildren, gardening, church, friends, traveling, quilting, our dog, two senior cats, and two kittens.  Your class was the very first class I taught.  I wish I could do it over again with experience I now have.  You were a great bunch of kids, and it is fun to see what you are doing as adults.
		Martha Dunn (Russell) [2009] Stone Mountain, GA.  After teaching in Euclid, Martha went to Brazil to teach MKs (Missionary Kids).  In 1979 she married her husband, James, who already had three grown children.  When he retired, they did a lot of traveling that was work related and lived approximately one year each in Michigan, California, Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Washington, DC.
		Ricardo Barrera
		Robert Beck
		Carol Braidich (Ovens) [2001] Willoughby, OH.  Carol is employed by the City of Willoughby Hills.  She and her husband, Rob, have a daughter named Jennifer.  They also have two cats and one dog.
		Roger Braun [2009] Elizabeth City, NC.  Roger is the Pastor of Newbegun United Methodist Church and prior to that was a missionary, U.S. Army paratrooper, chaplain, college professor and funeral director.  He has been writing, collecting and telling stories (i.e. parables) for over thirty years and is the author of three books.  He and his wife, Susan, live outside of Elizabeth City, NC.
		Melissa Carmany (Kelly) [2009] Cypress, TX.  Melissa is a reading specialist/Dyslexia intervention teacher.  She received her teaching degree in 1974 from Ohio University, and obtained kindergarten certification in 1984 from Cleveland State.  Melissa and her husband Dan moved to the Houston area in 1985.  They have two children:  Caitlin and Brenna.
		Mark Daniels [2007] Parma, OH.   Mark is the Business Manager of the Parma City School District.  He received a B.A. from Cleveland State University (1976) in political science and communications and his M.A. (1985) in organizational communications.  His wife, Michele, works for the Cleveland Municipal Court and is a former member of Parma City Council.  They have two children:  Mark (23) and Anthony (19).
		Frank DeMario
		Mark Doblekar [2005] Euclid, OH.  Mark works for Case Western Reserve University in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science department.  He is the Graduate Program Coordinator and takes care of all incoming Graduate Students.  Mark says he still pursues his music when he can and has learned to play the bagpipes.  His main hobby is the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA), which is a medieval recreation group.  Mark does heavy armored fighting, archery, and a number of arts including woodworking, calligraphy and illumination, and dance.  He and his wife Grace were married in 2004.  They met in their local SCA group and they had a medieval wedding in full 1480's garb and a tournament the week before.
		Mary Doljack [2006] Columbus, OH.  Mary has worked for the State of Ohio for more than 25 years and is currently at the Department of Education.  She supervises a unit that reimburses food claims from schools and child & adult care agencies.  Mary's hobbies are swimming and yoga.
		Kathy Farrill (Winkleman) [1981] Mentor, OH.   Kathy and her husband Scott have a daughter, Angela.  Kathy works for Curtis Industries as Supervisor of Office Services.  Scott is a Machinist for Lincoln Electric.  They enjoy swimming, golf and racquetball.
		Arline Fawcett (Ricci) [2001] Palm Harbor, FL.  Arline spent about 15 years in New Hampshire where she had her own retail store.  She is a nurse at a local hospital, and spends most of her summers in Italy playing hostess, tour bus driver, and cook for students who come to study with her husband, Vincent, who is a sculptor.  She has 3 children:  Juliet, Liam and Kyle, who live from California to New Hampshire.
		Bob Foster [2009] Mentor, OH.  Bob is the Associate Director of Credit & Collections for AT&T in Cleveland.  He received his B.S. from Ohio University and his M.S. from Bowling Green.
		Sandra Frohlich (Krivanek) [2009] Idaho Falls, ID.  Sandra is a Registered Nurse for Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls.  She received her LPN degree from the Euclid School of Practical Nursing in 1975 and her BSN from Idaho State University in 1991.  Sandra married Ken in 1978 and lived in Illinois and Washington while Ken completed his graduate work.  They moved to Idaho Falls in 1983.
		Shirley Furse (Ackerman) [2003] Niles, OH.  Shirley moved from Euclid and was a '71 grad of Richmond Heights High School.  She has her CDL and is a school bus driver for her local district.  In 1991, Shirley started the Angeltribe Day Care which she still runs today.  She enjoys camping, 4-wheeling and snowmobiling.  Shirley has two daughters, Kaleigh (15) & Chelsea (13) and a son, Beaux (11).  The family also has three dogs.
		Denise Gast (Puccl)
		Jeanne Gray (Kraft) [2008]  Jeanne passed away in 2006, at the age of 52.
		Amy Griffith [2002] Ann Arbor, MI.  Amy moved to Ann Arbor in 1990 and has been working in Real Estate since 1995.  She loves her career and the flexibility it offers.  Amy has become an avid 'contra and English Country dancer' and also enjoys fixing up her house that she bought in 1997.  Amy loves to travel but says she hasn't done enough to suit her, and is seriously considering a walking tour in Italy this summer.
		Johnny Grillo
		Nancy Holloman (Smith) [2003]  Born Nov. 25, 1953 died Sept. 25, 2003 at Cleveland Clinic from multiple health problems.  Beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Holloman; beloved wife of William S. Smith; devoted mother of Clinton and Drew Smith.  Also survived by brother, Mike and sister, Joan Holloman; brother-in-law Paul M. Vitas and aunt, Bertha Struzak who were her loving caregivers; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
		Jennifer Jones [1981] Lakewood, OH.  Jennifer is a Professor at Cleveland State University.  She received her B.S. and M.S. in Accounting from Bowling Green.  She plans to attend the University of Michigan to pursue her Ph.D. in Accounting.  Jennifer enjoys photography, skiing, bowling, tennis, ballet, the Cleveland Browns, and all other sports.
		Kevin Kelley [1996] Etters, PA.
		Jeff Legan [2009] Hurst, TX.  Jeff is a Support Consultant for Exact Software.  Previously, he worked six years as a LAN Technician for Macola Software.  Before that, he spent nine years in catalog fulfillment and nine years in radio.  He has an A.A. in Communications from St Thomas Aquinas College, Sparkill, NY.  His wife, Barbara, is an Administrative Assistant.  They enjoy travel, the Tribe, Ohio State Football, the Dallas Cowboys, and the warm Texas sun.  They are owned by a cat named Shelby.
		Denise Marion (Szanyi)  [2001] Wickliffe, OH.  Denise is a Legal Support Professional (Paralegal) in the Patent Department at Lubrizol.  Her husband Dan is a Distribution Manager for the Plain Dealer.  They have three children:  Daniel, Deena and Steven.
		Pam Merritt (Negrea) [2002] Eastlake, OH.  Pam has lived in Eastlake for 25 years and currently works for the City of Eastlake as an assistant to the Property Maintenance Inspector.  She still owns her own graphics business and is currently working towards a degree as a PC Specialist.  Her husband Michael is a K-9 Officer for the Willoughby Police Department.  They have two children:  Jennifer (19) and Brian (13).  The family has two labs, Casey and Kilo (K-9 dog).
		Joan Oliver [1991] Trenton, NJ.  Joan is the Senior Counsel to the New Jersey Legislature, specializing in public authorities, utilities, and transportation issues.  She received her B.A. from Purdue University (1974) and her J.D. from University of Miami (1978).  She is licensed to practice law in Florida and New Jersey.  She is currently enrolled in an M.B.A. program at Rutgers. *NOTE* Since this update, I am sad to report that Joan has passed away.
		Valerie Petrovic (Granchi) [1991] Mentor, OH.   Val is self-employed with a floral design business specializing in wedding flowers.  She and her husband David have three children:  David, Rachel and Amber.  The children are active in school activities and athletics.
		Jim Piet [2009] Mentor, OH.  Jim is married and works as the Controller for Sims Chevrolet Company. He is a 1975 Graduate of Cleveland State University.
		Lauren Salisbury (Payne) [2009] Chagrin Falls, OH.  Lauren is a nurse and currently serves as Clinical Coordinator for Anna Maria at Home.  She and her husband, Dean, have been happily married for 18 years and have a son getting ready to start his junior year in High School.  Lauren’s oldest son, from her first marriage has a son, too, so she is a Grandma.  Lauren and her family love hiking and the out of doors.  She also has been singing professionally for many years, from Blues, rock to folksy stuff.
		Jim Scott [1981] Euclid, OH.  Jim is self-employed - H&S Industries, Inc.  He enjoys golf, music, stereo equipment, football, baseball and traveling in the USA.
		Joe Sharpe [2000] Las Vegas, NV.  Joe is a Senior Computer Engineer for Anchor Gaming.  He has a B.S. from the University of Colorado.  Before moving to Las Vegas in 1991, Joe spent twelve years in Houston, TX.  That's where he met his wife, Annie, who is originally from Norway.  They celebrated their tenth anniversary in February of 1990.  Joe enjoys golf, the outdoors, and the Siamese cat that runs his house.
		Bob Somrak
		Nicky Tamborrello
		Tony Tutolo
		Ken Visoky [2001] Lyndhurst, OH.  Ken is a Detective Sergeant for the Highland Heights Police Department.  He and his wife, Anita, have two children:  Jack (18) and Vicki (16).
		Louise Waterwash (Wagner)
		Joyce Wicks (Michaelis)
		Terry Wilbraham [2009]  Euclid, OH.  Terry is a bus driver for the Board of Education.  He and his wife, Kathy, have two children:  Jonathan and Jessica.
		Jeff Wolenski [2001]  Jeff writes that although he only spent one year at B.F. he still remembers everyone.  He hasn't changed much (besides becoming old and grey).  He's still in the neighborhood, with a wife, three teenagers and a bunch of cats.

 
 

 
  Ken Visoky and Jeff Legan   
           November 2007

  Mary Doljack and Jeff Legan   
                   May 2007                     

   Benjamin Franklin '65 Reunion Lunch
   July 2003
   L-R: Jeff Legan, Melissa Carmany, Mark Daniels

Benjamin Franklin '65 Alumni at the 30th Reunion of the EHS Class of 1971
L-R:  Terry Wilbraham, Laurie Salisbury, Denise Marion, Ken Visoky, Jeff Legan

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