| The Quickie Generalities |
| Name (now): | Michael Howe |
| Your E-mail Address: | info@howebuilt.com |
| Your website Address: | www.howebuilt.com |
| Married? | married |
| Children? | 1 |
| Education? | 4-year degree |
| Job? | a 9-to-5'er |
| Your job title: | Draftsman/construction manager |
| Lifestyle? | small-town |
| On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your life? | 9 |
| Are you coming to the reunion? | Yes, I'm coming |
| Essay Questions (I) |
So how's life been treating you? Great, I couldn't have asked for better. |
Are you the same person you were in high school? Yes and no. I like to think I have grown up a little. I am more open minded, less self-conscious, and generally more at ease with myself. |
| Location, Location, Location |
| Location in 1989: | California (North) |
| Location in 1990: | California (North) |
| Location in 1991: | California (North) |
| Location in 1992: | California (North) |
| Location in 1993: | California (North) |
| Location in 1994: | Ohio |
| Location in 1995: | Ohio |
| Location in 1996: | Ohio |
| Location in 1997: | Reno/Carson City |
| Location in 1998: | Reno/Carson City |
| Location in 1999: | Reno/Carson City |
| Location in 2000: | Reno/Carson City |
Where do you live right now? Dayton, Nevada (Booming little town just outside of Carson City) |
Describe the most interesting place you've ever lived: Kent,Ohio. (I was always looking behind me for students with riffles) |
What's your favorite place to visit?: Anywhere! Every town has its own charm. (I have to say that, I live in Dayton) |
| Essay Questions (II) |
What are you most proud of in your life so far? My marriage and my son. |
What are you least proud of in your life so far? Loosing touch with friends. |
If you could change anything about your life, what would it be? Why? I am happy with how things have turned out so I wouldn't change a thing. |
| Social Climbing |
| What "class" would you say you are? | Middle class |
| How satisfied are you, financially? | Satisfied |
| What kind of car do you drive? | Pickup truck |
| How much money would you need to be happy? | money shouldn't determine how happy you are!...(ok a million would be good) |
| How much money would you need to be set for life? | save, what's that? |
| Culture (and Merchandise) |
In 1989 | In 1999 | Favorite albums: - - Zeppelin - - Doors - - F.U.G.S. - - Oingo Boingo | Favorite CDs: - - Zeppelin - - Pearl Jam - - Sarah McLachlan (im turning soft) | Favorite books then: | Favorite books now: | Favorite movies then: | Favorite movies now: | Favorite TV shows then: | Favorite TV shows now: | |
| Essay Questions (III) |
Tell us something surprising: I secretly wanted to be Dan Beck. I wanted to have his brain, his humor, and his hair. Well, I at least have one of them. |
Most interesting thing you've ever done: College, wondering Europe and Alaska, marriage, fatherhood, it's all been interesting! |
What will you be doing this New Years' Eve? I'm not sure. I have conflicting ideas. I want to do something fun, but I also want to stay far away from all the freaks who think the world is going to end. |
| High School |
| Yearbook Clique: | Typical STH-er |
| Breakfast Club Clique: | Brain/Athlete |
| Location Clique: | Parking Lot |
| Did you enjoy high school? | Generally good |
| How does it compare with real life? | Life after is infinitely better |
| How does real life compare with your expecatations? | Much better |
| Politics |
| Political preference: | Social liberal, fiscal moderate |
| Do you admit that to most people? | yes |
| Do you vote? | Most of the time |
| Political party: | Democrats |
If I were president, I'd.... I wouldn't want the job. Too many reporters digging into your past and I think it obstructs your ability to make good judgements and decisions. i.e. Monica...come on! (no pun intended) |
| Politics is... | A necessary evil |
| Sex |
| Sexual preference: | Heterosexual |
| Do you admit that to most people? | yes |
| When did you lose your virginity? | during high school |
| Happy about that? | yes |
| Sex is... | A very good thing |
| Drugs |
| Coffee? | no |
| Alcohol? | yes |
| Antidepressants? | no |
| Nootropics? | no |
| Marijuana? | no |
| Uppers? | no |
| Serious uppers? | no |
| Downers? | no |
| Serious downers? | no |
| Hallucinogens? | no |
| Drugs are... | Not something I care much about |
| Last Words |
In the yearbook, you predicted this for your future: [nothing] |
Which parts were correct (or wrong)? I don't remember being asked this question. Where was I? Anyway, I think I have accomplished many things, most of them good. |
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? I would love to be living at the Lake again and hopefully I will be just as happy, but 10 years older and wiser. |
In 20 years? Who knows |
Your tombstone epitaph: Cremation is the only way...man. Who wants to take up all that space when they are dead...What a question, Dan. |
What question do you wish was on this questionnaire? Where are you living now? What do you do for fun? Who do you keep in touch with from high school? |
How many answers on this page are lies? 1 |
Anything else you'd like to tell us? Dan, I can't find a barber that will do my hair quite like yours... Can you help? (Just kidding Dan.. I think this web site is great. Thanks for spending the time. No hard feelings about the hair jokes,huh) |
| The Sordid Aftermath (questions answered after the reunion) |
So, what the hell happened? Talked,drank,and had a great time! |
| How was the reunion? | Very good |
| What time did you leave the reunion? | 11 or so |
| What time did you go to sleep? | 3 or so |
What did you do after leaving the reunion, before you went to sleep? Went to Lillys, had more drinks and danced |
What did you enjoy most about the reunion? I really enjoyed seeing everyone again and hearing what people have been up to in the last 10 years. It was a great chance to catch up with people I had lost contact with. |
What did you enjoy least about the reunion? Surprisingly not enough time. |
What would you like to see happen at the next reunion? More time or maybe a less formal second day |