The following people say they wish they were still in touch with Tamara Gonterman: Teresa Della Giustina.
| The Quickie Generalities |
| Name (now): | Tamara Rode |
| Your E-mail Address: | trode@uswest.net |
| Your website Address: | http://www.users.uswest.net/~mikerode/ |
| Married? | married |
| Children? | 2 |
| Education? | some college |
| Job? | a homemaker |
| Your job title: | Full-time mom, Part-time computer consultant |
| Lifestyle? | big city |
| On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your life? | 9 |
| Are you coming to the reunion? | No, can't make it |
| Essay Questions (I) |
So how's life been treating you? Just wonderful! |
Are you the same person you were in high school? Yes, I think so. I'm similar to my senior portrait and have similar likes to back then. I would have to say I'm more into sports now compared to then. All the pro sports here in the valley is convenient, too: Diamondbacks, Coyotes, Cardinals, PHX International Raceway, Suns, I'm as happy as a clam! |
| Location, Location, Location |
| Location in 1989: | Lake Tahoe |
| Location in 1990: | California (North) |
| Location in 1991: | California (North) |
| Location in 1992: | Arizona |
| Location in 1993: | Arizona |
| Location in 1994: | Arizona |
| Location in 1995: | Arizona |
| Location in 1996: | Arizona |
| Location in 1997: | Arizona |
| Location in 1998: | Arizona |
| Location in 1999: | Arizona |
| Location in 2000: | Arizona |
Where do you live right now? In the desert! I only planned to come to Phx for school, and return to Calif. Oh well, I'm very happy here! We live in the northwest valley, very close to Glendale. We are in the process of buying our first home in the very north of Glendale. Where it's nothing but houses and these "hills" that everyone refers to as mountains. |
Describe the most interesting place you've ever lived: When I was living in Santa Rosa, I was able to staywith my cousins who were/are very well off. I was able to live in a old Victorian house set on 8 acres. It had a georgeous garden with gazebo, pool and pool house with bar. The garage door opener, was actually for the gate to let you into the yard. I had the whole second story to myself, until the big earthquake that hit San Fran and it's ajoining cities. I quickly moved to a newer, safer house . . . in Tahoe. |
What's your favorite place to visit?: I really enjoyed visiting Madison, WI, but it is not as beautiful as Tahoe! However, the cheese was better there. :) |
| Essay Questions (II) |
What are you most proud of in your life so far? My husband, Mike, and my two boys, David and Dylan. The second would be the purchase of our first home, due to close this December! |
What are you least proud of in your life so far? Never finished my degree at DeVry, Phx. |
If you could change anything about your life, what would it be? Why? Absolutly nothing! |
| Social Climbing |
| What "class" would you say you are? | Upper middle class |
| How satisfied are you, financially? | Satisfied |
| What kind of car do you drive? | Nice but not extravagant |
| Culture (and Merchandise) |
In 1989 | In 1999 | Favorite albums: - - Depeche Mode - - Steve Miller Band - - The Eagles | Favorite CDs: - - Jennifer Page Mellinium - - The Backstreet Boys My Love is Your Love - - Whitney Houston - - 98 Degrees | Favorite books then: Christine - - Stephen King The Great Hunt - - Robert Jordan | Favorite books now: E is for Evidence - - Sue Grafton Vital Signs - - Robin Cook It - - Stephen King The Belgariad - - David Eddings The Street Lawyer - - John Grisham | Favorite movies then: | Favorite movies now: The Matrix Titanic | Favorite TV shows then: General Hosptial | Favorite TV shows now: Buffy the Vampire Slayer NFL NHL Nascar Racing | |
| Essay Questions (III) |
Tell us something surprising: I cut my hair . . . very short! I taught Sunday School for awhile, too. |
Most interesting thing you've ever done: I used to work for a big company where I was able to travel all over. It was like free vacations (with a little bit of work)! The coolest place they sent me, was to Mexico City for three weeks! |
What will you be doing this New Years' Eve? A big BBQ with family and friends, at our new home. Lots of food and lots of games, 15 miles north of the city and all it's freeks. |
| High School |
| Yearbook Clique: | Typical STH-er |
| Breakfast Club Clique: | Brain/Princess |
| Location Clique: | Music Room |
| Other Clique: | The Beach |
| Did you enjoy high school? | Had its ups and downs |
| How does it compare with real life? | Life after is much better |
| How does real life compare with your expecatations? | Much better |
| Politics |
| Do you vote? | Rarely votes |
| Politics is... | Not something I care much about |
| Sex |
| Sexual preference: | Heterosexual |
| Sex is... | A very good thing |
| Drugs |
| Coffee? | yes |
| Tobacco? | no |
| Alcohol? | no |
| Antidepressants? | no |
| Nootropics? | no |
| Marijuana? | no |
| Uppers? | no |
| Serious uppers? | no |
| Downers? | no |
| Serious downers? | no |
| Hallucinogens? | no |
| Drugs are... | Not very nice |
| Last Words |
In the yearbook, you predicted this for your future: I plan to attend Santa Rosa Junior College for the first two years. I will then transfer to Pacific Oaks and major in education with a minor in music or French. In 10 years I see myself teaching in an elementary school. |
Which parts were correct (or wrong)? I did attend Santa Rosa for two years, but never attended UOP. I transferred to Lake Tahoe Community for a few months, where I became interested in computers. I then transfferd to DeVry in Phx. The only thing that I ever taught was Sunday School. |
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Same as I am today, nothing but a mom by day and a Princess House Consultant by night, with the occasional freelance computer programming. |
In 20 years? Hopefully, just traveling the world with my husband and visiting my sons. |
Your tombstone epitaph: Something to the effect that I have lived life to the fullest. That I was loved and liked by many. |
How many answers on this page are lies? None |
| The Sordid Aftermath (questions answered after the reunion) |