Classmate Profiles

Classmate Profiles

David Powlen

Last updated 3 months ago
Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Retired 12/31/2023 (now Of Counsel - Barnes & Thornburg law firm)
Comment: My, how time flies! Please excuse the "now" photo being five years old, which is the latest one on the website of law firm from which I "finally" retired at end of 2023 (after my work was extended for 3 years beyond the normal term). As you'll see at the '71 Reunion -- less hair, more wrinkles, etc., etc. :)
Spouse's name(s): Miriam N. Lango
Places you have previously lived: Indianapolis, IN (to 2001); Cleveland, OH (to 2004); New York, NY (to 2006); Philadelphia, PA (to 2019)
Grandchildren's names: Hailey (b. 2017), Charlie (b. 2022)
Children's names: Brooks (b. 1982), Neil (b. 2006)
Places where you would love to live: Mars, with Elon Musk and other colonizers. An impossible stretch, but always wanted to be an astronaut.
Pets' names / species: Tango (an
Favorite place(s) you have worked: Manhattan (20 years ago); didn't own a car, walked to work.
Favorite places you've traveled: London, England
Elementary school attended: Longfellow Grade School
Junior high school attended: Lincoln Junior High School
Work history: -- Barnes & Thornburg, LLP (law firm): 1978-2001 (Indianapolis, IN) and 2009-2023 (Wilmington, DE).

-- Investment banking and financial advisory firms: 2001-2009 (Cleveland, OH; New York, NY; Philadelphia, PA)
Things you always wanted to do, but didn't: - Start and operate a business that would be consumer-facing.

- Take a long trip across the U.S. on its back roads, including highway 66, and through the national parks in the west.

- Be the business manager for Jill Phillips :)
Things you're still thinking of doing: - Starting a business that my younger son Neil could take over.

- Traveling with father-in-law Dr. Silvester Lango (who has often traveled by himself to various countries around the world)

- Taking up windsurfing again (did a lot in the '90s)
Things you remember most about your years at LHS: Looking back now and as observed in many conversations in the last few years with colleagues and friends who know nothing about LHS and Logansport, I describe it as one of the best times and idyllic places to have had the opportunity to grow up and start adult life. We didn't then realize how good we had it.
Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life: There are several classmates with whom friendships have been re-kindled since our 50th Reunion. You know who you are.... :)
Any other comments you'd like to share?: -- Really enjoyed seeing everyone at our 50th Reunion!

-- Looking forward to the '71 Reunion!

-- My (second/younger) wife remains in the middle of her career, which brought us to Houston, TX, in 2019, and so I'm destined to be here indefinitely. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you're in the area!

Janet Evanega (Roark)

Last updated 3 months ago
Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Widowed
Occupation: Retired
Places you have previously lived: Knoxville, Washington DC, Salt Lake City
Places where you would love to live: Charleston SC
Pets' names / species: Flynn, cat
Favorite place(s) you have worked: Washington DC
Hobbies: Reading, movies, enjoying food and wine with friends
Talent we didn't realize you had in high school: I am kind of funny
Talent not appreciated by spouse/partner/family or friends (be honest!): I am kind of funny
Favorite places you've traveled: Rome, Paris, London, Prague, Budapest, St Petersburg
Favorite teacher at LHS: Mr. Huffman
Elementary school attended: Longfellow
Junior high school attended: Lincoln
Work history: Taught 7th grade for 8 years

Sales, marketing, management Healthcare IT 35 years Worked in Canada for the last 10
Things you always wanted to do, but didn't: Live on a lake
Things you're still thinking of doing: Going on a safari, traveling to New Zealand, travel to Israel
Funny or interesting story about travel: My travel buddy almost got into a fist fight with a Brit over the Elgin Marbles when we were in Athens. My junior high teachers training kicked in and I successfully broke up the altercation!
Things you remember most about your years at LHS: The school spirit, the wonderful classmates, the great plays, swing choir, Berryettes and the great education
Obstacles you've overcome since high school: My husband passed away from early on-set Alzheimer's. Taking care of him was the greatest challenge of my life. But so rewarding.

Frederick Rohweder

Last updated 3 months ago
Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Single
Occupation: Semi-Retired
Places you have previously lived: Wabash, North Hollywood, Los Angeles
Your nickname(s): Fritz
Favorite place(s) you have worked: Zeiss was the most interesting
Side gig(s): Consulting on Laser Scan Microscopy.
Hobbies: Electronics / computers
Talent we didn't realize you had in high school: Psychic ability - a kind of telepathy, seeing energetic auras
Favorite places you've traveled: Germany, India, Denmark, England, Italy
Favorite teacher at LHS: Phil Starkey
Elementary school attended: McKinley
Junior high school attended: Columbia
Work history: Rocketdyne, Kontron Elektronik, Zeiss Microscopy (1991-2017)
Things you always wanted to do, but didn't: Go skydiving (tried indoor skydiving, but found it too tricky to control flight direction!)
Things you're still thinking of doing: Writing a book about Enlightenment / Spiritual Awakening. Perhaps I will travel to India again - time will tell.
Funny or interesting story about travel: During my trips to India, I found that dealing with the wild monkeys can be a bit challenging. The tendency to smile when you see them has to be resisted, because they think you are baring your teeth for battle! I discovered that keeping a straight face is important when you are in the vicinity of macaque monkeys .... and they are everywhere in India.
Things you remember most about your years at LHS: Running sound and stage lighting during the stage plays at LHS. All the awkwardness involved in navigating social situations at school. The feeling of excitement about being accepted into the electronics technology school at Purdue University.
Obstacles you've overcome since high school: When I was at LHS, shyness was a big issue for me. Once I got out into the \\\"working world\\\", I intentionally sought out technology jobs that involved travel and lots of customer interaction. Over time, the shyness has left me. I now have plenty of friends who live close by here in Los Angeles, and also a few in Hawaii, Europe, India, and Australia.
Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life: Since the big, spontaneous, two-week-long spiritual awakening experience that happened to me in 1990, I have had the good fortune to meet and interact with several teachers from various traditions, religions, and lineages. Some of the spiritual teachers I have had the good fortune to meet and talk with are : Eckhart Tolle, H.W.L. Poonja (Papaji), Adyashanti, Suzanne Segal, Jac O\\\\\\\'Keeffe, Swami Atmananda Udasin, Bob Nickel, Jeannie Zandi, Gangaji, Rupert Spira, Anna Brown, and several others.



These teachers have helped provide a way of better understanding what happened to me in 1990, and the language to describe what my own experience is, in this regard. Their guidance and insights are greatly appreciated!
Any other comments you'd like to share?: If you feel like contacting me, feel free to do that! Likewise if you would like to discuss any topic I have touched on here, you are welcome to do that as well.



And if you happen to be planning a trip to Los Angeles or Southern California, drop me a line and we can potentially get together for a visit.

Donna Stayer (Rozzi)

Last updated 3 months ago
Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Spouse's name(s): Mark Stayer
Places you have previously lived: Logansport, Goodland, Kentland, West Lafayette, Carmel

Jay Sibley

Last updated 3 months ago
Then Then
Marital status: Divorced
Children: 1
Occupation: retired
Places you have previously lived: Germany
Your nickname(s): Jay
Children's names: David
Places where you would love to live: The mountains
Favorite place(s) you have worked: University of Indianapolis
Hobbies: Fishing, Boy Scouts, Church
Talent we didn't realize you had in high school: Being a college science mojor
Favorite places you've traveled: Europe
Favorite teacher at LHS: Mr Stroup
Elementary school attended: Jefferson /Fairview
Junior high school attended: Fairview
Work history: Sears in high school

US Army

Indiana Central Univ/Univ of Indianapolis
Things you always wanted to do, but didn't: Fly in fishing trip in Canada
Things you're still thinking of doing: Going back to Europe again
Funny or interesting story about travel: In 2002 answering a Yes or no question by an American couple speaking broken German on a train with a nod and not letting them know that I was an American.
Things you remember most about your years at LHS: Machine shop

Susan Smith

Last updated 3 months ago
Then Then
Marital status: Single again

Gary Smith

Last updated 3 months ago
Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Occupation: Retired
Spouse's name(s): Carmen
Places you have previously lived: Logansport, IN; Brownsburg,IN; Indianapolis, IN; Mt. Vernon, IL; Palm Harbor, FL; Antipolo, Pilippines; current San Miguel, Philippines
Your nickname(s): feet
Children's names: Mark
Places where you would love to live: Japan, Costa Rica and South Carolina
Pets' names / species: N/A
Favorite place(s) you have worked: Worked as a bartender for the Indianapolis Speedway suite for Indy 500 and Brickyard...also for the Speed Channel at the Formula 1 races. Bartender for Peyton Manning during Indy 500. Also, loved doing substitute teaching
Side gig(s): Bartending (see favorite jobs), Substitute teaching
Hobbies: Cooking, playing guitar
Talent we didn't realize you had in high school: Public speaking
Favorite places you've traveled: Brazil, Vietnam, and Jamiaca
Favorite teacher at LHS: Mr. McKelvey and Mr. Pruitt
Elementary school attended: Longfellow and Franklin
Junior high school attended: Columbia
Work history: General Tire (summer job); Quillen Electric (summer job);

Worked for a music record and tape distributor; did retail sales H.H. Gregg; did commercial sales with - Sears; sale manager with a business machine company; Coordinated contract positions in IT field; worked with banks to present software solutions to their customers; Represented Sharp providing equipment to hospitals and medical offices; sales trainer for Trugreen Lawncare; Provided medical insurance with Mutual of Omaha, Humana, and others; Provided customer support with Humana Healthcare

Also did some substitute teaching: Bartending for the Indpls. Motor Speedway for the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 and for the Speed Channel during the Formula 1 races
Things you always wanted to do, but didn't: Travel Europe, Go into outer space
Things you're still thinking of doing: Travel Asia, travel Europe. Opening a guitar shop .
Funny or interesting story about travel: There are 2:

Going to Florida to visit my in-laws and were caught in a bad snow storm. Slept in a church with others that were stranded. Got to Florida and it rained every day, Left and went to a hotel...lol



The second was flying to Brazil the plane had a malfunction and dumped fuel. Spent the night sleeping in the airport (O'Hara)..Got to Brazil a day and a half late. My connection was not there. Luckily a lady that spoke English had a phone and I made contact with my party.
Things you remember most about your years at LHS: Senior class vice president, Key Club, track, basketball and finding out who true friends were
Obstacles you've overcome since high school: Being able to speak in front of a crowd.

Bev Babb (Smith)

Last updated 3 months ago
Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Occupation: retired

Jeannine Kozar (Starr)

Last updated 3 months ago
Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: retired
Spouse's name(s): Rudy
Places you have previously lived: Seattle since 1981
Your nickname(s): Starr
Children's names: Mike and Lizzie
Favorite place(s) you have worked: Elementary school library
Favorite places you've traveled: Costa Rica
Favorite teacher at LHS: Mr. Huffman,Mr. Wilbur
Elementary school attended: Jefferson
Junior high school attended: Fairview
Things you remember most about your years at LHS: The dances and the local bands. Great friends and lots of laughs.
Shout out to someone/something that was a positive force in your life: When I left Logan in 3/70, I thought every school would be LHS. I was wrong. No place was like Logan or the class we had in '71. It was a great place to grow up and I'm so grateful.

Rose Ann Fobar (Sweet)

Last updated 3 months ago
Then Then