Classes before 1980

CLASS of 1977

April 12th, 2008
Olde Philadelphia Inn
Rt. 7 and Middle River Road
7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Hope to see you there!

Richard V. Smith

Class of 1978 - My name is Jim Cox (Fish) and I have a soon-to-be fifteen-year-old son named Steve who attends Dulaney High School in Cockeysville, MD, where we live. My prime was electronics and I graduated in 1978. I worked in the electronics field at various companies for a number of years before going to work for the federal government in 1994, where I currently work as a computer programmer for Medicare. My e-mail address is j91s6024@msn.com. I would like to hear from anybody with whom I graduated and I hope there is some kind of thirty year reunion in 2008 because I would like to attend if there is one.

Posted 10-24-06

Class of 1975:Ken Keith, Industrial Electricity. Married to Dorothy Lieu Keith 1986 to present. I currently live in Saxapahaw (Graham) North Carolina, with my wife and one
dog. We recently built a new home on the Haw river. I am working for Motoman robotics as a regional support specialist. Home phone 336.376.8308.
E-mail kkeith@mindspring.com

Posted 10-19-06

Class of 1976: Cecil C. Jones III, - Electronics and Drafting. 30 years, but who's counting ? Remember; You don't stop playing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop playing ! While at EVT, I was on the Wrestling team and Lacrosse team, both coached by Joe Gast. After high school, Fall of 76 and

Spring of 77, I attended Essex Community College. Then, I needed money, so I had to go to work. My high school education at EVT opened doors of job opportunities for me and my working future. Since 1978, I've worked for Westinghouse, and Northrop Grumman Electronic Systems, (BWI) MD. I have worked on many ground based and airborne radar systems, and major electronic warfare and military defense projects over the last 28 years in Engineering Design and Drafting. During that time I returned to CCBC

Essex at night and finished an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Aided Design & Drafting, (CADD) Technology.

I've been married since1983. My wife Debbie and I have two children, daughter Ashley 19, and proud to say an ET (Business) graduate. Ashley is a Business major, attending Eastern University in PA. My son Corey 15, and proud to say is a sophomore at ET. Corey also plays football for ET. As a family we enjoy family gatherings at our home, the beach, snow skiing, Orioles and Ravens games, and especially ET football games. I still live in Essex and I spend allot of time as a "bleacher creature" watching ET football games. GO TECH ! To anyone that may read this, as a fellow athletic booster, I agree with Rick Smith, Class of '77 EVT, please get involved !

The school is in dire need of a stadium and renovations to the grounds. This institution continues to put out the best academic students in the area, and still ranks high in almost every sports team they field. They deserve to have the best facilities we can give them. If enough alumni get involved this will be an easy task. Good Luck in the future to all my fellow graduates and future ET graduates! Cecil C. Jones - cecil.jones@ngc.com

Posted 9-25-06

Class of 1976 - Michael Joseph Dowling - new email address - mdurango1@verizon.net

Posted 9/19/06

Hi, I was Kathleen Frazee. I graduated in 77 and my prime was nursing. After school I went into the Army and served in Aschaffenburg Germany until Dec. of 80 as a medic and moved to Texas. I am an artist and work for an Insurance Agency. I have a wonderful husband Michael Beaver of 11 years and two daughters Summer 21 and married, living in Houston. My second daughter Kelsey is almost 16. I have a step daughter, Page, 31, who has a doctorate in Psychology. Her husband Todd has a masonry business and they have two wonderful little boys Logan and Brendon. I also have a 12 year old step son Brandon. We are in the process of clearing 18 acres for our new house. Hurricane Rita slowed us down quite a bit. We actually evacuated back to Baltimore during the storm. I am looking forward to talking to some other classmates. I can be reached at katydid19952000@yahoo.com or katiebeaver@sbcglobal.net

Posted 9/11/06

Greetings Class of 76’ers. It’s great to see all the postings here from my fellow classmates and I’m looking forward to our reunion in September. I enjoyed EVT while I was there and miss the camaraderie. Drafting was my major and I did that for 25 years before getting my Mechanical Eng’g degree from Hopkins and my MBA from Loyola. It was tough going back to school after such a long time. I’ve been married three times (three really is the charm) and have two kids, Matthew, 24 and Cara 21. They both went to EVT and Cara just graduated from Salisbury U. I’m married to Jeanie who I met dancing and we live in Owings Mills/Garrison Forest area. We have a great life together, enjoy traveling, going out with friends and ballroom dancing. In regards to the reunion, you can call me at home at 410-998-1166 or e-mail me at salsad8@comcast.net.
Michael R. Brown, MBA, BME, PMP, Principle Research Scientist, Battelle Memorial Institute, 1204 Technology Dr, Aberdeen, MD 21001. Phone - 410-306-8521

Posted 6/23/06

Hello! My name is Cindy (Crawford) Baumgartner, '76. It was so good to find this message board and read over the entire posts of the "Classes Before 1980".

What fond memories I have of my 3 years at Eastern. I was in the Practical Nursing program, Class of '76. I have worked in my "prime" ever since and am currently working as a school nurse (for the past 12 school years). I've come to enjoy my summer vacations! I am married to Mike Baumgartner (class of '75). We have been married almost 27 years and have 3 kids: Mickey is 26, served 4 years in the USMC and is now a reservist. He has a beautiful little girl age 2 1/2. Jennifer is 23 and is a newlywed. She's the director of an afterschool daycare program and also the director of a summer camp at the same school. Jenn hopes to graduate from college next May and go into teaching. Stacey is 21, still lives at home and is in college. She attends Harford Community College with plans to transfer to a 4-year school next spring. We live in Abingdon, MD. I also am a consultant for The Longaberger Company and I love doing that and putting together bus trips to "the big basket". I enjoy going to Scottish and Irish festivals and am helping my dad research our Scottish and Irish roots. I've maintained contact with a few from my graduating class and we enjoy talking about the fun times at EVT. I can be reached at celticnurse@comcast.net.

Posted 6/23/06

Hi Class of 1976! I cannot believe it has been 30 years! Lynn(Best)Powell - I graduated from the nursing program. I live in Titusville Florida (Space Center Area). I am married with 3 kids ages 26,17 and 15. I worked in Emergency Rooms for 20 years but 5 years ago I started a Healthcare Staffing Company called Stat Call, Inc. My husband has worked at the space center for 20 years. I am looking forward to our reunion in September. My e-mail address is lf1958@yahoo.com.

Posted 6/23/06

Rick Barker class of 1977 Food Service Married for 27 years 4 children ages 26, 24, 22, 20. Live in Charlotte, NC. Pastor of New Life Baptist Church.

Posted on 12/14/05

Walt Scowden, Class of 1979, Automotive Prime, been living in Harford County, Maryland since 1992. Married with 3 boys. I didn't stay in my field, however the training helped me land a position in the Medical Equipment Industry. I later worked my way into management and completed a Bachelors Degree at the College of Notre Dame. My e-mail is: wscowden@comcast.net.

Posted on 9/1/05

Hello Class of 1975! Debbie (Shoemaker) Rowe here. I graduated from the Food Service program. I have many fond memories of my years at EVT. I currently live in Delaware and have 2 children a son 24 and a daughter 22 who is expecting her first child in November. I also have a 11 year old stepson. I have been remarried for going on 4 years now. For the past 5 years I have been employed with a company called Sephora as a Shift Coordinator located in Belcamp,MD. I would love to hear from any class members at djrowe25@earthlink.net. If anyone has any information about a 30 year reunion please pass it along. Wow! 30 years it doesn't seem that long ago.

Hi,

Art Nixon class of 1975 Electronics

I just wanted to let you know how life is going after graduation, I am married (for the second time) to a wonderful woman we have three great children Whitney 14, Daniel 11, and Timothy 5. We are involved in the church, my children are involved in many sports throughout the years. So I have been a football coach, baseball coach, and scout leader. My wife has been a coach for cheerleading and a girl scout leader. Currently I am a Police Officer for Baltimore City and have been there for 24 years. My wife is finishing her masters degree in special education and works as a teacher for Baltimore County Public Schools. Three years ago we bought a nice home in old Dundalk.

I sure do miss the great times and great friends at EVT. Everybody is right what we learned there were true life long lessons. The football team was a great bunch of guys even if we didn't win a lot of games. I enjoy the class reunions and can't wait for the next one.

You can contact me at www.anixfam@msn.com
Be true to your school, GO MAVERICKS GO

I am Rick Smith, Class of '77 EVT, or SMITTY as many knew me. My major was Data Processing. I was a member of the Varsity E Club for Football, Track, and Lacrosse. My daughter just graduated TECH in '04, through the Allied Health program. My son is now a freshman, in the Engineering discipline.

To anyone that may read this, please get involved! The school is in dire need of a stadium and renovations to the grounds. This institution continues to put out the best academic students in the area, and still ranks high in almost every sports team they field. They deserve to have the best facilities we can give them. If enough alumni get involved this will be an easy task. You can contact me directly at stix4ever@hotmail.com or contact the Athletic Director, Larry Hall, at lhall@bcps.org. It's time for all of us, that are already a part the TECH family, to help those that are about to embark on this life changing experience. You will be surprised and amazed at the new TECH family members you meet and befriend. Check the website at easttech.org to see the team schedules and activities at the school.

Come out and support the Black & Orange!! Keep an eye and ear out for the resurrection of the Alumni.

My name is Mike Lantz. I graduated from “EVT” in 1974. My major was Data Processing – not sure too many people still even remember it being referred to as this! I have had a very productive career in the “Information Technology” field. My education and experience at Eastern allowed me to get my foot in the door at Martin Marietta. Since then, I have spent 19 years at Bethlehem Steel and I am currently employed at Fair Isaac Corporation.

I am married (to Marcia) with two children, Chris (16) and Alyssa (14). Chris is currently attending Eastern Technical and Alyssa is attending Perry High.

Hi,

Ted (Terry) Edwards, Class of 79, Industrial Electricity.

Still in the neighborhood, here in Essex now for the last 18 years. Worked for Amtrak for 22 years as an Electronic Tech. In 82 married Geneva Adams, Class of 81 Business. We have a son who is about to start his 2nd year at the University of Tampa. I'm looking for info. on our 25th reunion. I can be reached at EdwardTe@Amtrak.com

Hello to everyone from Joe Brennskag of the Class of 1977 Data Processing. I have not had contact with any of my classmates since we graduated and would sure like to hear from some. The lessons learned from my teachers at EVT proved invaluable to me throughout my life. I am currently a Marketing Director for a telephone company in West Virginia and have my own accounting firm as well. Anybody out there?

Contact me by email at joe@hardynet.com. 2007 will be 30 years!

Ted Fratta '78 (Auto Mechanics)

Hello all, it's hard to believe it's been 26 years since those great days in EVT.
My son Ted is currently in the engineering major, class of 2007.
Since EVT I served in the Air Force, in Belgium. After that Westinghouse had me in South America installing radar. Now I stay closer to home, Perry Hall. Currently I work for York Telecom, I design and build multimedia conference rooms and television studios.
Bonnie, my wife of 16 years and I have 2 sons, Ted (14) & Kyle (11).
With my son in ET football, I spend more time there now, then when I went there.

Email: tedfratta@comcast.net

BS degree from University of Baltimore (1986). I’ve stayed in my prime my entire career! I’ve worked at Beth Steel, BGE, and now at Zurich North America as a DBA. I live in Pasadena with my wife and 3 girls. I hope we have a reunion one of these days.You can reach me by email at johnlantz2@comcast.net.

Married 29 years with 3 children (ages 28, 25, 16), all college graduates / enrolled. All live in Melbourne, Florida. BA in Theology / psychology Master theology Ph.D. Pastoral counseling 1973-1975 Joint owner McClure Drywall with brother (Maryland) 1975-1976 Owner Mr. Fix It construction (W. Virginia) 1976-1980 School at Truth College, Jacksonville, FL 1976-1978 worked in sales 1978-1984 owner of Truth Painting (commercial & residential painting) 1980 - present Founding pastor of Promiseland Church with over $2,000,000 assets to date. Founding president Association of American Children, nonprofit org. for underprivileged children. Founding president American Academy (private school). Missionary travel to over 15 country's worldwide. Author of 8 books, 15 theology / sociology college courses.

I am currently a student again, taking science courses at Los Medanos College,CA with an eye towards nursing. I worked in cosmetology until moving back to CA in 1986, and have worked P/T as a machinist for the last 15 years. Sometimes I work in handpumps making vacuum system testers. Married 27 years, 3 daughters(22, 20 & 8). My 22 yr. old is graduating this year from U of A in Tucson. My sister, Melanie Cook, also an E(V)T graduate, is a State Farm agent in Essex . Life is good.

I was a member of the 1973 graduating class and Drafting was my prime. Since high school I have worked for IBM, Westinghouse, Bendix, Martin Marietta, AAI and other Maryland-based firms as a Computer-Aided-Design specialist and configuration Manager.

In the community, I am a member of the Chamber of Commerce, Winfield Baseball Association & Warriors Wrestling. I am a lifetime member of the NRA. Prior to my election, my political experience involved grass-roots and campaign organization. I directed communications for a GOP State Senator in 1990 and was the County Volunteer Coordinator for Congressman Roscoe Bartlett in 1992. I was president of a county Republican club and the National Rifle Association Liaison for a GOP U.S. Senate candidate.

I was elected to the State Senate in 1994 and re-elected in 1998. I serve on the Judicial Proceedings Committee that oversees legislation concerning family law, firearms, juvenile & criminal justice, gambling and abortion. I am also a member of the Commission on Juvenile Justice and the Statewide Forensic Science Task Force. My legislative district includes western Carroll County and most of Frederick County (excluding Frederick city.)

HI, MY NAME IS ROGER HEWITT (CLASS 1975)
MARRIED FOR 12 YEARS ( TO GWEN )
2 SONS, SHAWN 18, ROGER III (RUSTY) 11.
LIVING IN CONOWINGO, MARYLAND (LEFT ROSEDALE 5 YRS.AGO)
MY MAJOR WAS MACHINE SHOP. I GRADUATED IN 1975. WOW HAS IT BEEN THAT LONG. OH, I ALSO HAVE A SISTER WHO GRADUATED THE SAME YEAR (PENNY), YES WE ARE TWINS.
WORKED IN MACHINE SHOPS FOR ABOUT 2 YRS, THEN FOUND OUT COULDN'T WORK IN CONFINED SPACES FOR LONG PERIODS. MOVED ON TO CONSTRUCTION WITH POTTS AND CALLAHAN FOR 5 YEARS, LOCAL 516. BALTIMORE CONVENTION CENTER WAS JUST PICKING UP WORK. JOINED CARPENTERS LOCAL 974 AND IVE BEEN DOING CONVENTIONS FOR THE PAST 19 YRS (SO IS TIM SAMMONS 1975).
WHAT A PLEASURE TO SEE A SIGHT FOR EVT. I WANT ALL OF YOU FROM EASTERN TO KNOW THAT NO MATTER HOW OLD YOU GET YOU WILL FIND THAT EASTERN IS ONE OF THE GREATEST LIFE CHANGING EXPERIENCES YOU WILL HAVE. I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO THANK FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART THE TEACHERS AND MR. PLUMER.
PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL ME ANY TIME.

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Joyce (Sigmon) Barley Wanted to take a moment to add to the class of 1976 list. I was in Cosmetology but opted to change careers a couple of times. I went in to finances for the majority of my career. Just recently I switched to computer tech field. I am A+ certified and currently working on my MCSE. I have worked for a computer support desk for the last year. I am looking to change jobs shortly to further advance my career. I had requested to be in the computer tech field when entering EVT however it was full. So after many years of other avenues I am finally back to my first love.... computers. If you know anyone hiring good dependable enthusiastic employees send me an email. : ) I have two wonderful children one lovely grand daughter and remarried to a fantastic guy. Good things do come to those who wait! I live in Columbia, MD. Would love to catch up with fellow 76rs. This is year 25 anyone know of any plans for a reunion??? Drop me a line jozielady@yahoo.com

I wanted to add my post-EVT experiences. The education and experiences of attending EVT have greatly aided my professional career. I am currently a software engineer with IBM in Austin, Texas. Previously, I have worked as a computer consultant for various government agencies and Fortune 500 companies throughout the United States. My current expertise includes Lotus Notes/Domino architecture, development, deployment and administration. Time has helped me understand what our Data Processing teachers were trying to relate - and this experience helped me stay current in an industry that is changing every day.

While I have lost touch with my fellow classmates, I find that I do look back fondly to my time at EVT. I am married to the former Anne Slaughter ('85 Kenwood) who works as a Customer Support Rep for Dell. We have no children. Please feel free to contact me at glenn@bigdglenn.com

Hi, Just wanted to drop you a line to let you know that I am a 1976 graduate of Eastern Technical. I majored in Data Processing for which I have been a COBOL programmer ever since. I also teach Microsoft Office 2000 and Windows 98 at CCBC Dundalk Campus for the adult continuing education. I have 2 children, a daughter named Monica Ayers who will be a freshmen this year at Eastern Tech majoring in Allied Health and a son Douglas Ayers who will be attending 6th grade at Middle River Middle School. I have been married and divorced and re-married. I live in the Middle River area.

I was in carpentry. I had a home improvement business, then went on to Architecture School at UMCP. I am now a licensed architect in Baltimore. I live with my wife of 18 years with 4 great children. Eastern Voc Tech was a great school and prepared me for what I am doing now. email: kszpara@notariassociates.com

I joined the Navy after school, where I met my wife Theresa, and retired in 1998. I was stationed in South Carolina, New Jersey and Virginia on various Ships and Shore Commands. We have four children Matthew, Patricia, Jeremy and Adam. We currently reside in Virginia Beach, VA, where I work as a Carpenter for various construction companies. My email address ijlmeagle@cox.net