Monica HERNANDEZ Gonzalez, Class of '96
monicagonzalez@earthlink.net
Life is great but I miss the ocean breeze :)
Berkeley CA
After four years in Washington DC, I've returned to California, and am now at UC Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall). I'd love to get together with Samo folks in the Bay Area!
Married to Jesse Lares. Two sons. Still in Santa Monica.
Hi everyone! Hope your all doing well. Im doing great, happily married, working hard and enjoying life. I'm glad to see so many of you are doing so well. Hope to see you all soon.
Start Here!
I graduated from UC Berkeley in 2000 with a Business Admistration degree. I'm currently living in Chicago and work as a derivates trader. Chicago's a fun time, but the weather is absolutely brutal.
Reseda CA
I JUST RECENTLY GOT MARRIED IN SEPT. 2005. I LIVE IN THE SAN FERNANDO VALLEY.
Graduated Loyola Marymount University in 2000 and then received a Masters degree in Architecture from N.S.A.D. in San Diego, Ca. Now working at an architecture firm in Los Angeles.
Hello everyone, and congrats to all of you who are making nice lives for yourselves. Me, I relocated early in 2005 for a job in Anaheim. Since then the company has moved to the Santa Ana/Irvine area, and so have I. The job's almost entirely technical in nature, so I'm sure glad I went and got that degree in English! Well kids, it would be great to hear from you if we've been out of touch. Take care 'til then. Kurtis
Hi. My name is Hilary Bienstock, and I'm a proud member of the class of 1996. Could you please list me on the Samohi Alumni Web Page, along with my email address: hilaryb@leland.stanford.edu? As you can see, I'm now at Stanford, major undeclared. Thanks, Hilary
HELLO, CLASS OF 1996!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SINCE GRADUATION, I GRADUATED FROM THE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY OF TECHNOLOGY AND DESIGN WITH MY BACHELOR IN FASHION DESIGN IN CHICAGO. I NOW LIVE IN ATLANTA GEORGIA WHERE I AM PURSUING MY DREAM AS A FASHION DESIGNER AS WELL AS ATTENDING GRAD SCHOOL. I DO FASHION SHOWS FOR DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS HERE AND THERE, PLANNING TO COME OUT WITH AN ORIGINAL A LINE SOON. SOOOOOOO WATCH OUT CUZ I'M COMING OUT!!!!!!!!!!!! CHIAOOOOO.... NANCY B.
I only went to samohi for one year, I was on an exchangeprogram and I´m from Finland. Somebody from class of 95 or somebody from french, history, acting or english might remember me. mail me if you think that Iwould remember you or if you remember me. Today I study social psychology and work as a career coach for people that have troubles knowing what to study. I live in Helinki with my boyfriend. PS: I had a good time in the states (94-95)
Well its Lisa Broman (lee lee) for the homies.... Im still in LA And loving it:) I have great life wonderful son,man and Job...Hope your all well out there.
I'm living a dream: I'm working as a paralegal specializing in complex civil litigation and Federal criminal defense, I'm married to my college sweetheart, I have a wonderful little boy who amazes me every day, and I'm also blogging and freelance writing.
When I was at SamoHi I not only attended but my daughter Elexis was a student in SAPID. She also was called Glow-Worm. She is now 8, and in the 3rd grade. WE are now in Georgia but due to leave here in the next year. Not sure where to but more likely it will be over seas. I am happily married and we have 5 kids altogether. I am a CNA for the base hospital here were we are stationed at, and if you didn't gather my husband is in the service. Air Force Branch. Those that want to contact me please do so. Hope life is treating you all well.
Just Wanted to Say Hi.
I joined Société Générale (SocGen) and its subsidiary Trust Company of the West (TCW)in 2005 and implement their M&A and corporate development strategy in North America. Recieved my BA and a Master degree from Brandeis in Boston. Studied and worked in France for a bit. Received my MBA from USC. (No More School, I promise). I have a lovely wife, two boys, two cats, a dog and a fish and live in the Valley (Agoura Hills to be precise). Love to hear what's new with all of you.
Still in the hood. Waiting to see all of you at our ten year reunion! Hope everyone is well.
After 3 years in Sydney, I am now living in fabulous San Francisco. It's great up here, barring the mediocre weather. I'm a graphic designer and thinking of going back to school for fashion. If any Samohi people are up here and want to get in touch, email me.
To yo Vickings. While I enjoy a nice hot cup of Starbucks coffee and watch the USC and UCLA football game, hoping that my Trojans will win, I think about the nice football games I watched in SAMOHI. The games were eather Torrance or Loosinger. Anyway, enjoying the great web-pages of USC and SAMOHI. I enjoy my coffee more that later on will cost me an arm and a leg -- HA HA HA. By the way, how is the class of 1996? ! How are The Victorious Vickings? How are the Delians or the Orchestras doing? College has some fine differences. Like my University ends a little earlier than SAMOHI; sometimes I think that I need to go back to SAMOHI for my next class even though I graduated with honors (DELIANS SEAL BEARER) in 1996. I guess a part of my heart misses the cool action at SAMOHI. Anyway, I will see you Vikings later on someday.
I just happened to stumble on this page when doing an internet search, I think it's a great idea. After graduating from the Stern School of Business at NYU I travelled a bit, and am currently (at the time of this posting anyway) working at a law firm in west Los Angeles, doing legal research etc., & living in Brentwood.
Naughty Sex Representing from coast to coast. Just want to
give a shot out to the Latin Club. Keep it real, guys.
--Robby
Hey everybody I just returned from NYC.I graduated from Howard last year and have worked for The Source magazine,and I'm currently on a book tour on the west coast. Let me know what's going on with you.
Hi all! I graduated from beautiful Mt. Holyoke Coll. in May of 2000. Would love to hear from anyone. I knew I went to school with some amazing people so it would be great to hear from you! Take care.
Brooklyn NY
I live in Brooklyn, NY right now and I'm working as a musician, performing and
teaching in the 5 boroughs. I majored in music at the NC School of the Arts
in grad school and at USC during undergrad. More importanly I'm keepin' it real
with Robby and Korb who are also in NY. I practice Yoga everyday. Send me an
email if we have been out of touch.
Hello!!!! everyone well I currently live in Santa Monica, I been married for 8 years now, and have a 4 month old baby boy!!! I am so happy that I;m able to say hello to all of you. see later!!
Hello Fellow Vikings!!!
Just dropping a 'hello' to all of those who remember me!
It'd be great to hear from you!
Although I didn't get to graduate from SAMOHi my heart always remained. I think about so many friends all the time so drop me a line if you'd like. I'm in SD for now but who knows where life will take us.
I graduated from Pomona (with the lovely Marla McClure) in English last May and am now finishing my first year in grad school at UCLA. Back to papers!
I just heard about this site, and I think its great. I have come back to Los Angeles, and I am an attorney currently working at a small law firm in Beverly Hills.
Hello all! It's so nice to see some familiar names on this page. It looks like a lot of 96 grads have turned out to be very accomplished professionals. Myself? I'm living a simple life in Santa Monica - graduated from UCLA in 2001 with a BA in English and married in 2002 to a Samohi alumni 7 years my senior (Doug Partridge). I'm currently working at a Medical Spa in Santa Monica and enjoying married life. I wish you all well ...
Santa Barbara, CA 93110
Currently doing M&A for a telecom company in Santa Barbara. Married to Candy [Salter] for almost 4 years now.
I'm currently working as a security staff agent for Gavin De Becker & associates. I hope everyone is doing well and are grabbing the bull by its horns.
" Blessed be the poor, blessed be the meek, blessed be the MERCIFUL...." for they shall inherit the earth I'M A POET, PHILOSOPHER, AND WANDERING SCRIBE. I currently reside in mexico... going to school studying PRE-hispanic culture and life styles, teaching english and eating crickets in chile/lime sauce... i'm somewhat of a Don Quixote..saving lives and facing windmills. I'm going to be finishing my GED soon..but i had a great career as a DOtCom Millionare..which I gave up to help heal all the INJUSTICE AND POVERTy on this beatiful, bountiful creation of a Planet EArth we all live and breathe on. check my tribe profile at http://people.tribe.net/luciano_onelove ONE LOVE, ONE HEART, LETS Get Together and Feel Allright! -BOB
Escondido Ca homepage.mac.com/jesseandmonica
I graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 2002 with my B.A in Liberal Studies and a minor in Music. I've been married for a little over a year to Jesse and I am a stay at home mom with our wonderful baby boy named Jesse Jr.
www.justinsightyoga.com
www.justinsightoga.com
Own my own yoga studio out in Hollywood right now, working towards understanding more about business so as to find more freedom. Hope you all are doing well.
Hi everybody! Graduated in 2000 from UCLA with a degree in Computer Science. Now working in Seattle for a consulting company created by Microsoft and Accenture, and really starting to appreciate how nice it is in LA. Weather here truly sucks. Hope everybody's doing well!
Hi all! I graduated in 2000 from UCLA with a BS in Computer Science, and now work at a small consulting firm in Seattle. Life here is good, but the rain is really starting to get to me!
Hey Guys! Hope everyone I'll be graduating this year from UCI with a BS degree in Biological Sciences. I can't wait to finally be done with school and enter into the wonderful world of working.... Hope all is well with everyone
Living in the bay area now, anyone else up here? Has anyone seen or talked to Kellie Wrong?
Hello all! Just wanted to say a quick hello to all my fellow Vikings. I have a beautiful son of 15mos and am taking a break from the mortgage industry to stay home with him. I am going back to work soon and looking forward seeing all of you at the reunion next year! This website is great and I cant wait to see all of fellow alumni next year! Bye guys
Seek and you shall find... :)
New York, NY 10012
I just graduated from Tufts University and am now living and working in Manahattan.
Drop me a line.
i'm procrastinating. i should be writing a paper right now. i'm a graduate student at u.c. san francisco, studying to become a nurse midwife and women's health nurse practitioner. after undergrad i lived in seattle for 3 years and moved to s.f. a year ago. anyone else in s.f.? i'm currently getting ready for summer vacation (oh, to be a student again)....i'll be volunteering in kenya for two months.
I moved back to the Southern California area from Atlanta, GA in November 04 and am now working for DirecTV next to LAX.
Hi everyone! I am moving back to New York in January 2003. I'd love to see any SAMO people who live on the east coast now. I graduated with a bachelor's of science from the undergrad business school at NYU in 2000, worked in advertising for a year in NY doing brand strategy, and then moved back here to do a year program in interior design. I'll graduate with an associate of arts in interior design from FIDM this December. I'll get a job in interior design in NY- a few of you always said I'd end up doing something in the art field! I'm getting married in March to Jeff Yang. We met my freshman year at NYU. I'm thankful for all the good memories from SAMO, and I hope to see so many of you at the reunion! ~Love, Nicole
Hi everyone! I just graduated from UCLA with a degree in Economics and minors in Accounting and Computing. I am currently working for Sony Pictures Entertainment in Culver City as a Financial Analyst. Do drop me a line if you have time. KIT.
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Hey Vikings!!! What's up?
Urbana, IL 61801
Hello! This message is especially for Carmel Woldu. What's up with you girl! All of the sudden I have not heard from you. I just wanted to let you know, it has been real all these years at Samohi and I miss you all very much, we can't just forget about it like that! So, if you read this message, give me a call or e-mail me.
With love Nancy Bopeya
WIchita Falls, tx 76308
Well After working for a few radio station in Los Angeles, i Headed out to the muidwest to work in radio full Time With stops In Tulsa Ok, Lawton Ok, And now Currently In Wichita Falls Tx where I am the Program Director a Rhythmic Station. I have a Son who is 3 going 21 and all is well. I do miss Santa Monica A great Deal, But gotta Gio where Life takes u, Holla Back
I went to the George Washington University and UCLA. Check out my blog to find out more. If anyone remembers me, send me an e-mail.
P.O. Box 2251
New York NY 10163
I am a scribe (Thank you Prof. Blatz for the tutelage!). Working in NYC and busying my days with journo stories and creative projects. Wish all well.
Hey everyone! Fun to hear what you all are doing. I'm teaching Elementary School in Pasadena - Finished my Master's in Education last spring. I've been married for a couple years now, and am enjoying life. Would love to hear from you!... Jenny, 2005
Ithaca NY
still in barren, frigid upstate NY... can't get enough of it. still in school
too.. doing a PhD in neuroscience, but hopefully I'll be back in Cali soon!
oh yeah, and I got married too :) any time you're in upstate NY,please come
and visit.. I'm always missing Californians.. best to all..
I was only at SAMOHI for a year, and didn't make many friends, but it's never too late!
Los angeles CA
well... i'm fully tattooed now...(40% about).. lost a bunch of weight.. graduating college with a degree in microbio in spring of 07...everything is peachy king
Hello! I am currently enrolled at Berkeley (Go Bears) !!! Just wanted to leave my email
I'm at SMC I'm planning to transfer to the cal-state system and major in broadcasting. I still live in Santa Monica. I work for Starbucks coffee co. on Wilshire and 26th. Hope to see everyone at our reunion in 5 years.
I'm not shure what to say...but I'm the Icelandic girl that hung out with the exchange students. Maria Brenner and Lucy if you see this please contact me. Anyway that's it... Hello to everyone from Iceland.
I graduated from UCLA in 2001 with a B.S., in Molecular Genetics and Microbiology. In 2005 I graduated from California State University Los Angeles, with an M.S., in Biology. In January of 2006 I will start a Ph.D in Environmental Toxicology at UC Santa Cruz where I will conduct studies on aresenic contamination in ground water. My life long dream is to be a research professor, to teach and travel all over the world. So far I've been to Canada, Switzerland, Italy, and Mexico. In the future I hope to visit Germany, Spain, London, Chile, and Peru.
Hello.
I«m hoping we will have a reunion but I cant find any information about it. Next year it will be 10 yrs since we graduated, we should have one. I«m planing a trip to LA next summer, would love to be going to a reunion. If anyone knows anything about this let me know. Anyway, hope to be seeing you all soon:-)
http://www.samohi96.com
This is a website that has been set up for SAMOHI 96'ers to get in touch, plan
and talk about the upcoming reunion!
I am loving Scotland even though it is quit cold. St. Andrews is about an hour away from both Edinburgh and Glascow. Insedentaly my roomate is from Glascow, and has an accent that is very difficult to understand, but we manage. Well if you see my father or the Kernochans in the near future tell them both hello for me. Also if you happen to have Laurens email address that would be great as well, so I can drop her a line and say hello. Thanks again for the speedy return, Sarah Schmidt:)
I received my BA in Film Production at California State University Long Beach in 2001 and I am still working on my Masters Degree in Documentary Film Production/Journalism from U.C. Berkeley. I am also working on my independent feature film project. Please feel free to visit my websites http://www.marcusslater.com and http://www.themacdevil.com.
Hey all! It's so good to hear that everyone is doing so well. I finally graduated from UCLA with a degree in psychology and English and did 3 internships to boot. I am still at UCLA - working as a research assistant on a childhood epilepsy study for at least 2 years. I plan on getting a Ph.D in child clinical psychology before I turn 30. Happy holidays!
Hello Fellow vikings how are you? I just want to say that i miss you all and i hope all of you are doing great and hope to hear from you pretty soon!! OH I forgot Celia Gonzales and I are planning to do a mini reunion so drop me a line on my email ok all of you are invited. we would like to do it around the end of march of 2001 so hurry up and write me back!!
Santa Monica, CA 90404
I graduated from Claremont McKenna College in 2000 and received my J.D. from USC Law School (go Trojans!!!) in 2003. I live in LA with my amazing fiancee Arkady; we are getting married in 2005. :) Feel free to email me anytime, I will be happy to hear from all of the Samohi alums!
Hey Everyone!! I graduated in 2002 from CSUN with a BS in Finance and Real Estate. I'm now working as a Sports Marketing Assistant in Santa Monica. I hope everyone is doing well and look forward to seeing you soon.
I just googled myself, and somehow found this website. Turns out my sister (also a SAMO alum) had signed up years ago. I was always the slow one. Well I wasn't too into the social scene at SAMO, but I hope somebody remembers me. Anyway graduated from UC Berkeley with a BA in Film, and now work for a manager/producer. The rat race is neverending. Toodles.
Wut up everyone just wanted to stay in touch with some of ya'll and you know what i do poohride baby!
Hello Class of '96! Claudia Martin told me about this page recently so I thought I would say a quick HELLO to all of you out there! I am still in Santa Monica, if anyone wants to catch up drop me a line! If not I will see you all NEXT YEAR!!!!!!
www.doerkenproperties.com
West Hills CA 91307
GO LAKERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO SAMO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Los Angeles, CA 90034
Everything is moving along according to plan.
Hoping to find some of my dear classmates.
Hi everyone.. I moved before I graduated but I remember so many of you. I would love to hear from some of you.. I live in Texas now and I have been married for 7 years.. I hope to hear from you soon..
Life has been great! I am married to a Fireman and have two boys. My days are filled with keeping up with very active little ones, horseback riding, and yoga. Kind Regards, Vashti
Hello everyone, Hope all's well. I haven't strayed far - I'm now working at Wilshire Associates [Ocean & Arizona, I can go to 3rd St. everyday!] and living in WLA. Take care and be well.
Living in the Brentwood area running my own small business and a real estate company that focuses on acquisitions and management...
i dove into the corporate world for 2.5 yrs after my mba, where i currently consult in global supply chain mgmt. on the side, i am the coutry manager for a small paris-based music label called blended music. drop me a note. i'm in san francisco & paris.