Last Name: Collins
First Name: Roy
Spouse or Partner: Linda Stoltz
Email: woody_22079@yahoo.com
Children: No
Linda and I are proud to announce that we are engaged to marry in near future. I work with Arlington County Government for over 21 years as Civil Engineering Technician IV after gradudated from NTID in 1983 and also graduated from Gally in Dec.'75.

Last Name: Cripps (Stephens)
First Name: Joanne
Spouse or Partner: James
Email: jcripps@deafculturecentre.ca
Children: Yes
JOANNE CRIPPS, a proud mother of two children Jason and Jeri and a grandma to Lyon, is Co-Director of the DEAF CULTURE CENTRE, a project of the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf(CCSD). She has been successful with initiatives and spearheaded the development of the first animated ASL Dictionary for Kids prototype designed for Grade K-2, featured in Mediacaster Magazine, March 4, 2009.
She has obtained with collaboration several million dollars in grants to expand ASL literacy development and was instrumental for the development of the ASL Parent-Child Mother Goose program. Joanne received the Founders Order of Honour, highest award ever presented by CCSD as well as the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal, 2003 for her significant contributions.
She is author of "Quiet Journey: Understanding the Rights of Deaf Children" , 2000. CCSD’s deafplanet.com project was featured on Media Television, Toronto Star, MacLean's Magazine, Vancouver Sun and Standard Scene Magazine and has received awards such as Gemini Awards nominees, twice in a row, World Summit Award and NHK Japan Prize Grand Finalist. DEAF CULTURE CENTRE is being featured as one of ten best designs in Canada in the Canadian Interiors Magazine for architects.

Last Name: Davis-Shelton
First Name: Madeleine
Spouse or Partner: David
Email: withufor@gmail.com
Children: Yes
Hi everyone!
I still live in Maryland. I am a social worker for DC Dept of Mental Health Services at 35 K Street NE. I have been married to David Shelton for 28 years. We have two gorgeous daughters- Jacqueline, 25 and Karina, 22. We can share more when we all meet together during the Reunion weekend!

Last Name: Davis-Talley
First Name: Yvonne
Spouse or Partner: Willard
Email: Yvnyc@optonline.net
Children: No
I am still teaching High School Mathematics (NY Regents: Advanced Math, Algebra, General Math, etc. at my alma mater,Fanwood for 32 years. I am honestly telling you that I am not ready to retire!! Enjoy working with HS students!!! Been married to Willy for nearly 22 years. We enjoy traveling during our vacations. I am looking forward to celebrating with you all for the special weekend!!!

Last Name: Doleac
First Name: Craig
Spouse or Partner: Sarah Burton-Doleac
Email: chdoleac@comcast.net
Children: Yes
Through thick and thin, good and bad, I have nothing but good memories of the Class of 76'.

Last Name: Huffstater
First Name: Gary
Spouse or Partner: Janene Wright E79
Email: Belg64@yahoo.com
Children: Yes
I still live in Maine for 28 yrs and work for Portsmouth Naval Shipyard as Computer Specialist. Plan to retire in 2008. My two grown children, Ruby and Jonerik. I was divorced 24 1/2 marriage to Janene Wright from Canada. I am independent single.

Last Name: Huntley
First Name: Elizabeth (Gallop)
Spouse or Partner: Harold "Buddy"
Email: chdoleac@comcast.net
Children: Yes
Greetings! It has been approximately 35 or more years since I saw you all last. I left Gally in 1972 to marry the love of my life, Buddy Huntley. We have been married 38 years and produced two beautiful children, Son Barry and daughter Rosemary. They are now fully grown and married with children of their own. They blessed us with five grandchildren, four boys and one girl! We couldn't be a proud and doting grandparents :=) I am still teaching ITP in my 17th year at Scott Community College. I graduated from Northern Illinois University in 1994 with a bachelor's of science degree in Deaf Ed. We regret we cannot attend this fall's reunion. However, we hope to attend the 40th anniversary as I should be retired by that time. Do have a great reunion. Long live the 76ers. Elizabeth and Buddy Huntley :=)

Last Name: Lentz (Slater)
First Name: Alyce
Spouse or Partner:
Email: aslentz@aol.com
Children: Yes
A lot had happened since our reunion in 2001. I became widowed 19 September 2005. My faith in God has helped me and my 3 sons through this, along with awesome support from wonderful "villages" all over. I met a wonderful man, David Reynolds, in April and we are now an item. He will be with us at the reunion. I look forward to seeing you all!!

Last Name: Lyles
First Name: Diane
Spouse or Partner: Ric-Olin Lyes
Email: dianne.lyles@gmail.com
Children: Yes
I have three grown up children and am proud of them that they are having their careers. My oldest son, Chris graduated from U of Washington last December. He is full time free lance interpreter and part time consultant with Intergral. Katie is full time interpreter with ZVRS agency and enjoy her two daughters (Bella, 9 and Mallory, 3). Nick is busy working as a full time computer technician at the bank. My husband Ric is retired since 2008. He enjoys his life here and have a dog to keep him company. I am currently working as an ASL teacher at a private school (Shattuck-St. Mary's School).

Last Name: Pizzacalla (Wojcik)
First Name: Helen
Spouse or Partner: Mario
Email: helen.pizzacalla@sympatico.ca
Children: Yes
After graduating with a B.S in Business Administration from Gallaudet University in Washington D.C. in 1976, Helen Pizzacalla had her start as a computer programmer/analyst in St. Catharines, Ontario. In 1992 she decided to return to school to pursue a career in Deaf education, and received a diploma from York University's Deaf Education Programme. Since then, Helen has been a high school teacher at the E.C. Drury School for the Deaf in Milton.
Aside from her work, Helen is passionate about the Deaf community. She served as President of the Canadian Cultural Society of the Deaf from 1997 to 2010, was heavily involved with founding the Deaf Culture Centre in Toronto's Distillery District in 2006, and participated as a Deaf mentor in Deaf Women Leadership Training, a project of the Canadian Association of the Deaf from 2009 to 2010. Helen was also a course director for York University's Deaf Studies course from 2006 to 2008.
Helen is happily married with two children and enjoys traveling. Helen and her husband Mario have enjoyed entertaining audiences with their well-known comedic performances over the years.

Last Name: Rinas
First Name: Hazel
Spouse or Partner: Danny
Email: hazelsunflower23@comast.net
Children: Yes

Last Name: Rodell (Games)
First Name: Deb
Spouse or Partner: Ray
Email: debgamesrod@aol.com
Children: Yes
Sold everything we own to live eight months in the houseboat on Lake Cumberland and four months in the motor home (Snowbirds). Love my sweet adorable husband, Ray and our 7 grandchildren. Will go on a cruise to celebrate our 15th wedding anniversary. Add scrapbook as one of my hobbies.

Last Name: Rowan (Freeman)
First Name: Ruth
Spouse or Partner: Tommy Rowan
Email: RIFR76@yahoo.com
Children: Yes
I work as Overnight REP-Redsident Eucation Parentat MSD(Mississippi School for the Deaf)Jackson,MS. For 16 half years, I work three different positions. My husband, Tommy is retired and always gone for hunting for about for three months away from home about 45 miles. He ususaly comes home on first weekend of each month. My only daughter, Olivia become a young lady and is very busy as the Statewide interpreter about for 1 and half years. She has been enjoyed that job. Tommy and I celebrate our 27th wedding anniversary. We have two cats.

Last Name: Scott
First Name: Dennise
Spouse or Partner:
Email: deafdennise@comcast.net
Children: Yes
I have two sons who are 19 and 15 years old. I finally finished with my school (Bachelor of Science-December, 2003 and Master of Science - May, 2005). I am ASL teacher (full time) at the College of Holy Cross, Deaf Interpreter (freelance) and Sorenson Installer/Trainer. We live in Monson, Massachusetts for 9 years in November. We love here very much.

Last Name: Shahady
First Name: Debbie
Spouse or Partner:
Email: Carmel1995@aol.com
Children: No
Debbie has resided in southern California for 20 years now. Lives in Riverside with two boy doggies, Shilo and Socks. Employed with Los Angeles Office of Education as an DHH Itinerant Teacher to hard of hearing students age 4 through 22 who attend regular or special day classes in Compton. Hobbies are reading, gardening, and walking the dogs.

Last Name: Swiatkowski
First Name: Ann Marie (Ralston)
Spouse or Partner:
Email: amswiat@gmail.com
Children: Yes
After my husband passed away 11 years ago and I started working as a part time bookkeeper. I am a grandma of 2 granddaughters and a grandson. Still live in Centreville, VA. My son and family are in Florida now. God is so good and faithful! Thank you God for Jesus in my heart!

Last Name: Whited
First Name: Katherine
Spouse or Partner: John
Email: Klswhit4@aol.com
Children: Yes
I retired teaching at Indiana School for the Deaf for 33 years in June. My children, Colin and Ann, are student at GU (classes of 2012 and 2013). I presently work as DRM (Deaf Role Model) part time and volunteer at a several organizations and enjoy the adventures of learning!

Last Name: Young
First Name: Sharon
Spouse or Partner:
Email: carefreerider51@tmail.com
Children: Yes
I have lived in Colorado for almost 24 years. I have two beautiful daughters named ShaShonie and Kwani Star. Right now I am semi-retired and do work out alot and ride my motorcycle often.

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