Then:
Now:
Shannon Beni
The following people are looking forward to seeing Shannon Beni: Daniel Beck, Jennifer Moore, Tami Stears, Stephanie White, Scott Boyajan.
The following people say they're still in touch with Shannon Beni: Teresa Della Giustina, Holly Gaudet, Angelique Hansbearry, Tawnie John, Krista Kline, Ginger Rabourn, Heather Simmons, Gena Amodeo, Heidi Willhite.
The following people say they wish they were still in touch with Shannon Beni: Reha Paiz, Trevor Snowden, Stephanie White, Scott Boyajan, Kelly Cambridge.
The following people say they had a secret crush on Shannon Beni: Krista Kline.
The following people claim they lost their virginity to Shannon Beni: Steven Tirre.
After the reunion, the following people said Shannon Beni surprised them: Heidi Willhite(Well here it goes. In High School I hated all "jocks & cheerleaders" Unfortunately shannon fell into the catagory of a "cheerleader". I never really got to know her until a few months before the reunion.(She's really nice by the way! Hmmmm, go figure!!) Well 10 years later, I finally pull my head out of my ass and realize that some of those "jocks & cheerleaders" are actually cool.Espically Shannon.), Robert Burnie(She's got the hot body, I mean why else. Nicole Cousins came a real close second.).
After the reunion, the following people said Shannon Beni had changed the most: Heather Simmons(I have watched her evolve over the past 14 years from weird rocker to chick, to just plain weird! HA HA Shannon).
The following people said they wanted to go home with Shannon Beni after the reunion (don't worry, I'm sure there's a perfectly innocent explanation): Robert Burnie.
The following people said they went home with Shannon Beni after the reunion (All perfectly innocent, I'm sure): Heather Simmons, Heidi Willhite.
Here's what Shannon Beni has told us about her life so far:
| The Quickie Generalities | |||||||||||
| Name (now): | Shannon Beni | ||||||||||
| Your E-mail Address: | Shannzie@aol.com | ||||||||||
| Married? | sleeping around | ||||||||||
| Children? | 0 (so far) | ||||||||||
| Education? | 2-year degree | ||||||||||
| Job? | a 9-to-5'er | ||||||||||
| Your job title: | Schlepp Girl | ||||||||||
| Lifestyle? | none | ||||||||||
| On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your life? | 7 | ||||||||||
| Are you coming to the reunion? | Yes, I organized the reunion | ||||||||||
| Essay Questions (I) | |||||||||||
So how's life been treating you?I can't complain. Let me change that. I shouldn't complain, but I do!! I think it's a genetic thing... | |||||||||||
Are you the same person you were in high school? God no!! In fact, I'd like to believe that I was posessed by some crazy demon who had poor taste in everything and no sense whatsoever...it makes me feel better about myself. I hate taking responsibility for my own actions!! I no longer hold stock in Aqua Net, I have shed the snakeskin clothing and I have broadened my music appreciation...I no longer hold an appalling obsession for Jon Bon Jovi. I save those for real people now.....:) | |||||||||||
| Location, Location, Location | |||||||||||
| Location in 1989: | California (South) | ||||||||||
| Location in 1990: | California (South) | ||||||||||
| Location in 1991: | Lake Tahoe | ||||||||||
| Location in 1992: | Lake Tahoe | ||||||||||
| Location in 1993: | Lake Tahoe | ||||||||||
| Location in 1994: | Lake Tahoe | ||||||||||
| Location in 1995: | California (North) | ||||||||||
| Location in 1996: | California (North) | ||||||||||
| Location in 1997: | California (North) | ||||||||||
| Location in 1998: | California (North) | ||||||||||
| Location in 1999: | California (North) | ||||||||||
| Location in 2000: | California (North) | ||||||||||
Where do you live right now? Cluttered....at least my house is. Maybe the city is too. | |||||||||||
Describe the most interesting place you've ever lived: The house on Arrowhead...only Holly and Heather would understand that... | |||||||||||
What's your favorite place to visit?: Grand Cayman Islands...now there's the life... | |||||||||||
| Essay Questions (II) | |||||||||||
What are you most proud of in your life so far? I would have to say that it hasn't happened yet. Wait a minute, I'm kind to animals, and I'm making a concious effort to be kinder to people. That's a tough one! | |||||||||||
What are you least proud of in your life so far? Where do I start??? My credit card debt, the fact that I never stuck it out with college to get my bachelors degree, and the fact that even if I did, I have no idea what I want to be when I grow up!! | |||||||||||
If you could change anything about your life, what would it be? Why? My metabolism. Self explanatory. | |||||||||||
| Social Climbing | |||||||||||
| What "class" would you say you are? | Dirt poor | ||||||||||
| How satisfied are you, financially? | Have nothing | ||||||||||
| What kind of car do you drive? | Ugly, and it breaks down often | ||||||||||
| What's your yearly income? | Not enough!! | ||||||||||
| How much money would you need to be happy? | ANY!! | ||||||||||
| How much money would you need to be set for life? | Much more than possible | ||||||||||
| Culture (and Merchandise) | |||||||||||
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| Essay Questions (III) | |||||||||||
Tell us something surprising: I don't think I surprise my friends anymore... | |||||||||||
Most interesting thing you've ever done: I'm sorry, was that what or who?!? | |||||||||||
What will you be doing this New Years' Eve? I don't know what I'm doing tonight!! I can't think that far ahead (which translates to...I will have no friends, no date, and will be asleep by 9:30!!) | |||||||||||
| High School | |||||||||||
| Yearbook Clique: | Typical STH-er | ||||||||||
| Breakfast Club Clique: | Basket Case | ||||||||||
| Location Clique: | Parking Lot | ||||||||||
| Did you enjoy high school? | Had its ups and downs | ||||||||||
| How does it compare with real life? | Life after is better | ||||||||||
| How does real life compare with your expecatations? | Better | ||||||||||
| Politics | |||||||||||
| Political preference: | Liberal | ||||||||||
| Do you admit that to most people? | yes | ||||||||||
| Do you vote? | Most of the time | ||||||||||
| Political party: | Democrats | ||||||||||
If I were president, I'd.... If I were elected president, I'd be impeached before I could ever pass any law. If Bill Clinton is a bad moral leader, then I'd probably be burned on the cross! | |||||||||||
| 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... | What I base my life around | ||||||||||
| Drugs | |||||||||||
| Coffee? | yes | ||||||||||
| Tobacco? | no | ||||||||||
| Alcohol? | yes | ||||||||||
| Antidepressants? | yes | ||||||||||
| Nootropics? | no | ||||||||||
| Marijuana? | yes (in high school) | ||||||||||
| Uppers? | no | ||||||||||
| Downers? | no | ||||||||||
| Serious downers? | no | ||||||||||
| Hallucinogens? | no | ||||||||||
| Drugs are... | Something everyone should try once | ||||||||||
| Last Words | |||||||||||
In the yearbook, you predicted this for your future: I am attending Santa Barbara JC for 2 years then transferring to UCSB. In 10 years I'll be married to or mistressing for Jon Bon Jovi or some other rock star at the time -- or I'll just remain a loser! | |||||||||||
Which parts were correct (or wrong)? Isn't it obvious?!?!?! I definately remained a loser...though now I can say that with pride!! | |||||||||||
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Planning our 20 year reunion in a desperate attempt to fill the void in my life of not having a wedding to plan...he he | |||||||||||
In 20 years? See above, change it to 30 year reunion.... | |||||||||||
Your tombstone epitaph: The only way I could ever diet. | |||||||||||
What question do you wish was on this questionnaire? I'd have to steal others responses....who do you most want to see, who did you have a crush on, etc.... | |||||||||||
What question do you wish wasn't on this questionnaire? Marital Status....(little joke...I'm really not THAT bitter!!) | |||||||||||
How many answers on this page are lies? 1 | |||||||||||
Anything else you'd like to tell us? I can't think of a thing at this point!! | |||||||||||
| The Sordid Aftermath (questions answered after the reunion) | |||||||||||
So, what the hell happened? I'm still trying to figure that one out... | |||||||||||
| How was the reunion? | Wonderful | ||||||||||
| What time did you leave the reunion? | I was part of the exodus that left...11:30??!?! | ||||||||||
| What time did you go to sleep? | 5 a.m. | ||||||||||
What did you do after leaving the reunion, before you went to sleep? Went to Lilly's (who chose Lilly's anyhow?) and then to Cleo's. Had to make a run out of the casino's around 3:30 when Ginger wasn't looking...she was quite adament about everyone staying!! I think a group of us escaped to Denny's, where the booth became my make-shift bed. | |||||||||||
| Were you wearing the same clothing when you got home as when you went to the reunion? | Yes | ||||||||||
What did you enjoy most about the reunion? That for the most part, all the old cliques and stereotypes weren't there. It was nice to party with everyone like we were in high school, but as adults....(did that make any sense?) | |||||||||||
What did you enjoy least about the reunion? There wasn't enough time to talk to everyone. | |||||||||||
What would you like to see happen at the next reunion? Someone else organize it!! Just kidding... | |||||||||||
Was it just me, or were the drinks WAY overpriced? Thank god for the kegs in the parking lot. And you guys thought I overcharged.... | |||||||||||
Did anyone find my underwear? Yes | |||||||||||