Past Students' Page

These past students would like to hear from you:

Email Time at Kamo High School Home Pages
Vince Abela 1967-1971
"Presently living in Pukekohe with wife and two boys. Working in my own architectural practice. Names on the list I remember - John McLaren, Tuhi Kelly, Eric Dombrowski. Teachers, well I will never forget my Physics teacher Mr Jennings and Mr Mathias - I can still remember his ditty for remembering the first twenty elements of the periodic table - in fact taught in to my own son now. Others I remember - Rob Uffindell, Gary Muir, Rob Lamason, Willie Woods, Dave Bartlett, Trish Milla, Collen Tebbutt - the list goes on. Take care all - -- Vince Abela 179 Runciman Rd, RD 2, Pukekohe, NZ. 09 238 2268"
 
Brad Antrobus 1994-1998
"i went to K.H.S from 1994 - 1998. currently in the air force living in blenheim."
 
Greg Bailey 1965 to 1968
"During this period, me, Chris Fogden, Dave Redwood and Don Cates had a rock 'n' roll band call The Illusion around the same time as Cliff and The Clan. The Illusion had their first gig on the Kamo High School assembly hall stage.
I attended ATI in Auckland and achieved a Graphic Design Certificate. To this day, still enjoy my vocation. I still play music and am currently part time (my hobby) playing guitar in a band.
I'd love to hear from anyone from this era who I would remember and in particular, is there a school reunion planned in the future?"
 
Kim Bainbridge 1968 to 1971
"I was a student at Kamo High School from 1968 to 1971. I'd love to hear from anyone from that era. My friends were Ross Burns, Phillip Bailey, Kevin McCartin and My memorable teachers were Don Willoughby and Mr Green. I am now a lawyer in Victoria, Australia, you can e-mail me at gardenandgreen@bigpond.com"
 
Valerie Ball 1960-1963 (nee Lowndes)
" Hi, My name is Valerie Ball nee Lowndes and I was a first day pupil at Kamo High School on the 2nd of Feb 1960. I attended the school until December 1963 when I left to go nursing in Whangarei Hospital. I left there to marry Kevin Ball on the 13th of June 1964.. We are still happily together after 40 yrs. I now live in Masterton where Kevin is a journalist with the local newspaper. I work full time as a volunteer with the local SPCA. I am the manager of the centre.
We have three adult children... One in Masterton who has his own business, One in Melbourne who is a social worker and a daughter in London who is a fraud officer for immigration. We have become foster parents of mostly teenage girls on an emergency basis. This is proving very worthwhile. My involment with the community has led me many places over the years and I gained a MNZM (Member of Merit for NZ ) in 2002 for service to community. My work is centred on a philosophy of Animal healing people and people healing animals. IT works. I have involment with the First Strike movement which covers the correlation between animal and the criminal factor of life. I would love to have contact with some of the other first year pupils. Madeleine Lyndsey, Ann Perkinson, Lorraine Mc Kenzie were the friends I spent my time with. Kevin and I left Whangarei in 1977 and settled in Masterton in 1978.
Looking forward to contact
my email address are spca@wise.co.nz, home is wtakevin@wise.co.nz. "
 
Sandra Bamber 1975-1977 (nee Dickie)  
Shane Bamber 1972-1973  
Alice Barach 1991-1995
"Completed an MSc at Otago University in May 2001 and I'm now living in Edinburgh, Scotland."
 
Polly Barach 1998 - 2002
"Currently doing my Otago University course Diploma in Sport and Recreation at Invercargills SIT for free. If any old class mates want to e-mail me write to me at this address.

If anyone from this year wants to know anything about SIT ring 0800 4 study its free fees down here."

 
Toby Barach 1993-1997
"Completed my BSc (Zoology/Geography) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Wildlife Management at Otago University. Currently working for the Department of Conservation as the Shorebird Warden for the Waipu/Ruakaka Area. People can contact me at: toby_barach@hotmail.com or by ph: 021 537 353."
 
Kerry Beeston 1983-1985
"living Western Australia, working as a OHS-E Coordinator for a mining large open cut mining company. would love to hear from anyone that may remember me."
 
Bryan Birch 1978 through 1981
"Would be interested in hearing of any reunion. I'd fly to it from here in Australia, no problem."
Bryan
Roger K Blakemore 1966 - 1969
"Married Raylee Williams. I am at the moment living in Macau, and wish to hear from anyone from our time at Kamo High School. My new e mail address is raylee@macau.ctm.net"
 
Graham Bodman 1982-1986
"Hello to all my old school mates from 82 - 86 (seems a long time ago now!). I still keep in touch with my great pals Scott Davidson, Brett Clearwater and Ian Painter. Went to Auckland Uni after school & completed property degree & management diploma, travelled for a while & now regional manager for Housing NZ in Auckland. Married to Christine with two small children and an older son who's nearly 10. Do drop me a line!
PS Anyone keep in touch with Garth Jennings? (English teacher.)
email: thebod@xtra.co.nz"
 
Jillianne Bowering I attended Kamo High school from   2002-2003 then moved to Australia with my family. My grade that I was in is currently in year 12. I'd like to get a hold of some old friends to get in contact and catch up. My email a ddress is jillianne_bowering@hotmail.com and my mobile number is 0061419646958 419646958 + area code.  
Connie Burke and
Maryella Scharnhorst
(Barber Twins)
1980-1984 (nee Barber)
"I would love to here from any of the old class mates. My twin sister Maryella and I have been living in Washington and Arizona for the past 12 years. Let us know anything about all the teachers and Principals of our time we would love to here from you."
 
Annette Cameron 1970-1973 (nee Watson)
"Currently living in QLD, Australia. Completed my nursing training [psychiatric] in Auckland and general in Brisbane, completed diploma of education, currently work in community mental health. Travelled to England and Europe and settled in Aust. Married with 2 children, twins who are 20yrs of age. Son Ben who has just returned from travelling and daughter who is 3rd year at uni. Would be interested to hear from anyone who remembers me. Some fond memories of some lovely people." Annette Cameron
 
Gareth Carr 1993-1997
"Spent 2 yrs @ Waikato Uni. 1 yr in social work in Hamilton. 1 yr in Whangarei in sales and now am studying Social Work @ Northland Polytech."
 
Scott Cartwright 1991 - 1995
"I completed a 2 year diploma in architecture at Waikato, I decided I didn't like it though. Now I am completing a BSc in computer science at Otago, Ive helped out on some adds you may have seen on TV. Next year Im intending to return to KHS to complete 7th form english, watch out Mrs Morgan."
 
Brett Caves 1983-1986
"Would love to hear from others who have lost contact."
 
Raymond Chan 1992-1996
"After Kamo High I studied down at the University of Otago and graduated in 2001 with a BDS. Currently working in Auckland as a Dental Surgeon at Greenlane and Middlemore Hospital. Drop me a line if you're free."
 
Lynne Clarke 1971-1974 (nee Burns)
"would'nt like to list all the occupations I've had since leaving school but have been self employed for 18 years. still see friends from school Christine Palmer, Tricia Clarke etc. Married for 18 years to Dominic have two boys aged 14 & 12. Living in Devonport Auckland. Please get in touch if you remember me. kaspa.ns@ihug.co.nz"
 
Sandy Clements 1977-1981
"Love to hear from others. I am now attending teachers training college at Tai Tokerau Campus."
 
Laurette Cooper 1997-1998 (nee Lane)
"Currently working in the IT industry in Western Australia. Have been married for 1 year, and we are expecting our first child in December 2003. Would love to hear from anyone."
 
Claire Darkins 1986-1989
"Hi this is Claire and Sal e-mailing to see if Tracey Blain or Vanessa Pereka are still about. We would love to get in contact with you and talk about old times!!!!! We were at Kamo from 1986 to 1989....PS Hi lyle, Helena and Arron!!!"
 
Kevin Doar 1970 - 74
"Hi to all. I have travelled far & wide, & now live at McLeods Bay, although I work within 200 mtrs of KHS, as a Data Network Technician. I also have a coffee business. I am married with 4 kids, 1 at KHS. Love to hear from others of that time & place."
 
Erik Dombroski 1971-1976
"I am a lecturer at the Auckland University of Technology, School of Physiotherapy. In the past I worked as a physiotherapist in Hamilton (1980), Whangarei (1981-82), Overseas (1983-84), and the Auckland area (1985-1996). I am married to Sylvie and we have two beautiful teenage girls, Ella and Grace. Some may remember my dad 'Ed' who taught at Kamo from 1970 till his retirement in 1978. Still surfing and cycling when I get a chance. Love to hear from any students from my years at Kamo!"
 
Yolanda DuJardin 1988-1992 (nee Buhler)
"I have been married for the last 6 years (my name in High School was Yolanda Buhler) and am currently living in Utah while I attend Brigham Young University. I am studying to become a nurse and will graduate next year with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. I would love to hear from my old school friends and catch up on what's going on in their lives."
 
Kristin Edge 1985-1989,
"I was in the famous Mr Greens form class 1985-1989
Back home in Whananaki after three and a half years away."
 
Renee Edwards 1993 - 1995
"I attended this school in 1993 - 1995 and I am a mother now of a one and Im currently doing a doing a course in Christchurch Business School. Im studying to become a computer technician - as I love computers. If anyone can remember me send me an email at nz_aidan@paradise.net.nz. I look forward in hearing from you."
 
Renee Emery 1991-1994 (nee: Kingi)
"Hello to all who remember me!!! I was a student at Kamo High School for my 3rd-5th form years and would love to hear from anyone who I used to go to school with... Wow to think I was there nearly 9 years ago!!! Gee how time goes by!!! Anyway, I am now happily married to a wonderful man called Dallas Emery and we live in Hamilton, New Zealand, but will be moving to Queensland, Australia in August 2003. I don't have any degrees, Im not a Doctor, or a Lawyer, BUT IM REALLY HAPPY!!!! Hope to hear from you soon... Email me at: renabelz@hotmail.com"
 
Samantha Farrimond 1992-1996
"After leaving Kamo High I moved south to study at Otago University. I have completed an honours degree in Psychology and are presently doing Clinical Psychology and a PhD. Hopefully I will be entering the workforce sometime in 2005!! Love to hear what people are up to these days :)"
 
Lynette Fettes 1979-1981 (nee McConnell)
" Hi, I attended KHS 1979/1981
3EB Mrs Beasley was my third form teacher. I was Lynette McConnell (now Fettes) Married to a Canadian .. three children. we now live in Brisbane, I work for Australia Post in Management. I am looking to contact any of the following class mates.
Terry Wells, Leslie Cherrington, Leon Pehup, Henry Walding, Christine Francis, Tony White, Shane Benfell, Allan Shaw, Judy Foster, Neil Shaylor, Ian Thourburn, Queenie Waa, Tania Brittain, Neil Palmer, David Bowers.
Would be great to catch up with anyone who remembers any of the above lot... drop me a line ... at Lynnie2b@yahoo.com.au"
 
Nicole Fickling 1989-1992 (nee Tabuteau)
"Currently working in Tauranga at Bay of Plenty Polytechnic. Married in August 2001."
Nicole's page
Derek Fleet 1974 - 1978
"Fond memories would love to hear from the mists of the past. Married with two kids. Living in Cambridge and am a beanie for a roading company."
 
Jill Le Prou

1983-1985 (now Jill Ford)
"I am now living in West Auckland with my husband Martin and two children (Jessica - born 1999 and Nicolas - born 2003). I have been the Executive Assistant at the Kelston Deaf Education Centre since June 2005 and I love it! Would love to hear from any old classmates".

 
Nicholas Frampton 1993 to second term 1994
"now doing a Bachelor of Engineering at the University of Queensland."
Nicholas
Pete Gardner 1977-1981
"Left 7th Form early, became a signwriter, moved to Auckland, travelled, settled in Perth, Western Australia in '89. Married with 2 daughters - Tahlia nearly 7yrs and Paris just over 2yrs."
 
Debra Gauntlett 1993-1997 (nee Comrie)
"After my years at KHS I completed my BSc(Tech) and MSc at Waikato University. I am currently working as a research assistant in the chemistry department at Otago University."
 
Allison (Ally) Gibbs 1973-1977 (nee Pierce)
"Living in Auckland. After travelling and living in Oz, I returned and have had mixed career directions including Drama and Banking. I am now Teaching as Director of Gifted and Talented Education in an Auckland Primary school having completed a B.Ed at Auckland University and Diploma of teaching at A.C.E."
 
Tesha Gibson 1987-1991 (nee Gordon)
"I'm currently a Finance Administrator going to live the country life-style shortly. Drop me a line if you know me."
 
Darryl Godfrey 1985-1988
"I am currently the International Affairs Officer at the Auckland University Students' Association, and am doing a degree in Political science and Sociology."
My Students' Association contact address.
 
James Gordon 1987-1988
"I was in Peter Wensor's class. Some of the people I remember are Paul Freese, Jason Dawson and Dion Melsop (I think). I was known as Jamie, the name my family calls me. It was used when I went to school.
My email is jgordon@woosh.co.nz"
 
Corinne Granich 1983-1988
"Spent seven years in New York as international hotel manager..got cancer, returned to whangarei 1998....returning to sandiego california with boyfriend...in sept 2002...to work as Consultant for a large Cruise Company. Loving life..still best friends with Edna (vaitoa heaven).....visit my website and join if you like or drop me a line at urangelcorinne@hotmail.com.....love to hear from old school friends. will be travelling to the carribean, u.k and europe and australia end of 2002 if anyone lives in those places....~~!!!!!"
CoRiNNe
Steven Groenewold 1983-1984
"Migrated from the Netherlands to NZ in 1980. Joined KHS for 2 years 1983/1984.classes (3bf in 1983 and 4bc 1984). After 4 great years in NZ I moved back to The Netherlands in 1984. Finished of High School and studied physics afterwards. Joined the dutch army in 1995 (compulsorily!!!) and decided to go back to NZ for some biking. Biked 5000 KM's in 3 months in the North and South Island. Returned to the Netherlands and started working for the ministry of Water management in the Netherlands. I got married, became a father of a beautifull daughter (Lois) and got devorced. After that moved on to an IT company called Logica (LogicaCMG these days) and still happelly working there.
Teachers I had?? Mr Green (had something to do with Music???),Mr Bangs (didn't he give french??), Mrs Fifer (Science??? we that was really cool, especially the chemical experiments I carried out in my parents backyard (you should have been there!!! I beleive...)) classmates? Carl, Marc, Tony, Eden Craig, Miroslav Granich, Robert Verlind, Reece(nasty one!!!), Stephen Mckinzy, Chris Martin(another nasty one!!!). Love to hear from anyone who still knows who I am, see picture of and my daughter on http://foto.schoolbank.nl/common/img/00/00/13/22/_T132254.jpg. and don't forget to mail to stevengroenewold@hotmail.com. cheers "
 
Sheryl Haines 1979-1983 (nee Bimler)
"Went to Auckland Teachers College and found myself in the Manawatu for the last 13 years. Have been travelling and married my Canadian partner this year. Now back in Whangarei and Principal of a rural school close by. Would love to hear from any old classmates."
 
Roger Hamilton 1971-1972 (teacher)
"Taught 3rd to 6th form English, Social Studies and Science. Did some drama, guitar and movie making. I would like to hear from any former students just to see where you are 30 years later... "
 
Tania Harper 1984-1986 (nee Hill)
"Hi my name is Tania Harper (nee) Hill, I attended 1984-1986. I was Fizzy in Bugsy Malone. I am now a mum of 5 & living in Auckland. I was in 3NM & 4NM. Happy to hear from anyone who remembers me."
 
Cameron Harris 1970-1973
"now living in Canberra A.C.T. AUSTRALIA
Driving interstate Tourist and Express coaches. If you are coming this way, drop me a line."
 
Rachel Harrison 1994 -1996
"My name is Rachel Harrison and I was a student at Kamo High from 1994 -1996 (7th form 1996). I was involved with aerobics at the school both competing and coaching. After completing a BSc in Biology at Waikato, I moved back to Whangarei for 6 months working in an analytical lab before moving to Auckland to work as a scientist where I have been for the last 18 months. I would love to get in touch with anyone that actually remembers me from Kamo."
 
Stephen Hewitt 1994-1998
"Id love to catch up with anyone just giz me an email"
 
Dylan Jelsma 1985 - 1990' ish
"Went to Europe aged 21 and stayed........I'm now engaged and due to get married to an English girl in 2002, I'm working on Fleet Street for Goldman Sachs as a CSR and loving it! If anyone knows me, drop me an email........would love to catch up"
 
Emma Jelsma 1993 - 98
"I have completed my BA in Eng Lit at Otago Uni, and am now teaching English in South Korea. I am living about an hour out of Seoul in a place called Suji. If you want to catch up, I'd love to hear from you... "
Emma's Home Page
Noël Jelsma 1983 (3rd form) -1986 (6th form)
"Moved between New Zealand & Europe a couple of times. Now living in Holland again, Married, 2 children, probably be back in NZ in a couple of years. Working in the Software/E-Commerce industry.
Love to hear from others who were in the same year... "
 
Tara Kairau 2000-2002
"Hi my name is Tara Kairau,
I attended Kamo High from 2000-2002.
After finishing High School I went to Sir George Seymour National College of Travel, Tourism and Business (found it boring and not my thing). I then studied an Outdoor Leadership Course with Adventure Education last year and am now in Sydney waiting to go to Atlantic City in June. I'll be back in October. ITS MY 21ST IN NOVEMBER!!! So hit me up with an email if ya wana come!"
 
Eelco Kamphuis 1984-1989
"I'm living in Sydney at the moment and can be contacted at eelco@eel.co.nz"
 
Te Tuhi Kelly 1967-1971
"yes John Mclaren I remember you. Also Bruce Hancock, Cam Wright, Roy Petel, Oliver Martin, Graham and Laurie Anderson, Alan Johnston, heaps of others. I'm a Health and Safety Professional. I live in Pokeno south of Auckland.I can be reached at EMTEE@xtra.co.nz"
 
Chere Kerrison 1960-1962 (nee Brocas)
"Foundation pupil. I am a business person and travelled the world extensively, a mother of two and grandmother. Drop me a line if you know me."
 
Anita Kundu 1995-1996
"I would love to hear from any friends I have lost touch with since I left. I am currently in my first year of a BA/LLB at Auckland University."
 
Alan Lai 1973-1977
"I am now living in Melbourne working in the telecommunications field. Like to hear from anybody who would like to have a chat."
 
Theresa Lambert
"Since leaving Kamo, i joined the NZARMY as a chef. Military life opened my eyes to a whole host of oppurtunities. totally recommend it to anyone who gives it a thought. I have been to Singapore and all around Australia all through the Army. I intend to take my chef qualifications to either Europe or Australia where i hope to eventually reside. Feel free to drop me a message any1 from the class of 2000!!! J"
 
Sue Lavey 1973-1976 (nee Campbell)
"Spent 6 years in England before settling in Houston, TX (USA) 14 years ago. Married an American, Jerry, we have two children Megan 10 and Bridge 8.
I work for an international firm that specializes in recruiting executives at the upper-level management. It's fun and exciting. Am about to become an American citizen."
 
David Leigh-Mackenzie 1990-1995
"I spent 3yrs in The U.K and Ireland. I am now a self employed Builder living in Adelaide South Australia. I spent 3yrs in the UK and Ireland, and now am a self employed builder living in Adelaide South Australia."
 
Royce Leylander 1980 to 1982
" ... and would like to catch up with class mates (particularly Brent Stewart) am in Southland Managing Dairy farms"
 
David McAteer

(2002-2005) Head Boy
Things are going well "down under here" in Wellington. I passed an essay the other day and I got voted board rep for the prestigious Helen Lowry Hall board. I'm back playing rugby again next semester and have picked up the nickname 'D2'-don't ask. Next year there shall be a change in plans and I'm off "to join the army" as I have always liked toy guns. I am still Lesa's boyfriend and we intend to get engaged in the not too distant future. I'd just like to say hi to all current students and teachers, even you Miss Cairns. Now you should all say that you can make something of yourself, and don't forget folks "the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little bit extra". Strive for academic excellence, positive citenzenship and success. TaTa.

 
Helen MacDowall 1986 - 1988 (nee Penwill)
"I now live in Tawa, Wellington with my husband and son. I would love to hear from any of my old school friends."
 
Amba Maclean 1999
" Hello- My name is Amba maclean, I went to Kamo High in the year of '99. I also attended Kamo intermediate- for both form 1 & 2 although left and came back in between forms. Please put my name on this list. I left Kamo high under unfortunate circumstances- and would love to catch up with pep's that remember me. My email address is kiwibth@hotmail.com feel free to email me- even if you 'think' you might remember me. I was pretty big- like 66 kg! and 5 ft. (UGHHH!)wrong! Any way's please pep's- be in touch!!!"
 
Cherie Martin 1986-1990 (nee Bodman)
"I have been living in England for the last six years and married an Englishman this year! I qualified as a teacher at Waikato Uni and am teaching English at an independent school in Hampshire - small classes, long holidays! Would love to get in touch with some old school friends, especially any overseas, although am trying to come home at least once every 2 years!"
 
Lisa McCallum 1993-1996
"After leaving school I worked at the hospital laboratory then went to Otago Uni and did a BSc. I'm currently working as a scientist at a Biotechnolgy company in Parnell, Auckland, with fellow past student, Rachael Harrison."
 
Teresa McCallum 1988-1991 and then on an AFS year programme to Thailand
"I did a bachelor of Leisure Studies at Waikato University and am currently doing a diploma of secondary teaching majoring in physical education."
 
Ian McFarlane    
Kim Macgregor 1989-1993
"Worked at New Zealand Post for nearly 10 years at Branches Whangarei, Kamo, Silverdale, Orewa, Devonport and Epsom before finally taking the risk of resigning and enrolling in a six month course in Takapuna at Northland Business College, it was worth the time, money and effort! Came out with Business Administration and Computing skills which were invaluable to me getting my current job which is a fantastic little IT company, and I do all the jobs the guys don't want to do! (I'm the only female of eight) I did a spot of travelling back in 1999 for 2 months around England/Scotland and across Europe through Contiki! Two boat cruises in 2002 one around Fiji (wow!) and the second to Sydney for a month. Hopefully going to Canada at the end of this year for a white Christmas. It would be a blast to catch up with people from school, to see what you are all up to.
Kim Macgregor - Gorilla Technology Ltd
Office Administrator
Phone 09 377 8977
www.gorilla.co.nz
kim_macgregor@yahoo.com"
 
Karen McIntyre 1982-1985
"Living in Queensland, Australia for the last 15 years. Have two boys 1 and 3 years."
 
John McLaren
"Attended KHS from '67 - '71 but I'm a bit vague, this was the sixties. Stand out events- Someone painting 'Harley for Export' on the outside wall in metre high letters, Greg Hayes with long hair, Going to church dances with guys like Tracey Freer, Bruce Wells, Herman Holtz (the nearest thing to Jimmy Hendrix we had). Surfing with Robert Uffindal, was huge. Teachers like Green, Dickie, Dombroski, Mis Gordon, et al. I'm living in Adelaide South Australia and a Group Account Account Director with Clemenger BBDO ( Ad agency). Love to hear from those who were there."
 
Tony Meyer 1994-1996 Tony's Page
Mirka 2000
"I was an exchange student of the year 2000. I would like to hear from anyone who remembers me!"
 
Rick J. Morris "I attended Kamo HS from September 1966 to December 1967 during which I finished the fifth and sixth forms. I'd love to hear from former classmates. They may remember a tall blond headed Yank who was a prefect in 1967. Seems I spent a lot of time telling the boys to pull their socks up. After many years as a civil engineer, I'm now an innkeeper." Rick's Inn:
The Inn On Oak Creek
Lucy Mullinger 1993-1997
"After school I went on to complete a degree at Waikato University then spent two years as a manager at Farmers Head Office. I am now an account manager at Vodafone House in Auckland and in the middle of completing another degree. I would enjoy hearing from anyone who remembers me and catch up on the good old days at KHS!"
 
Lynne Mundell 1974-1978 (nee Wood)
"I am married and live in Brisbane, Australia. Would love to hear from some old friends from High School."
 
Laurel Nancarrow 1984....86? (nee Stringer)
"would love to hear from someone with a memory be hilarious am living i perth and have a new last name nancarrow"
 
Brendan O'Callaghan Beginning 1993 through till the end of 1997  
Ian Painter    
Sarah Painter 1984-1988
"Living in Auckland, paying a mortage, following in the family footsteps and have become a science teacher (ARGGGH), and am climbing mountains for fun. Still great friends with Fiona. Life's still fun!."
 
Sue Palmer 1975-1981 (nee Wood)
"Living in Hamilton for the past 11 years with 3 children (James 7, Duncan 5, and Ryan 4)."
 
Cameron Paul 1983-1987
"Now living in Germany with my family. Came six years ago to paddle the rivers and board the mountains, and found(ed) my family here! Two kids (my partner's daughter 9 years, our joint effort now ten months). I work in Munich as a freelance English teacher for companies. Would love to hear from anyone from our year, particularly 7th form 1987! "
 
Duncan Paul 1984-89
"Doing the UK visa thing, drop me a note if you want to catch up."
 
Brenda Peters 1978-1980
"my name is Brenda Peters and I attended Kamo High during the years 1978-1980. they were the best years of my life. Now I have a 20year old daughter and a partner called Bill from the US. We live happily together in Hamilton. Mrs.Geary was my form teacher in the 3rd form and Mrs.Harris in the 5th form. 24 years have passed since I left the school, so hope some of you will email me with update reports of what you have been doing in the past several years and can someone please tell me when the next reunion will be.I can be contacted at brenda_124@msn.com"
 
Gene Peters 1983-1985
"went to otago maritime school in 1988 became a commercial fisherman worked on many deepsea trawlers in africa,mauritius,canary islands,easter island,and the sth american coast northern chile.Jumped ship in Hobart Tasmania 4 months ago never married and no kids."
 
Denise Phillips 1985-1987
"Still in the UK since 1997. Now working as a designer/website manager for a media company. Living with my lovely partner Austin and thinking "one day we'll come home!" If anyone knows me and would like to catch up please email me at denise.phillips@documedia.co.uk. "
 
Kimberly Pickens 1988-1992
" Hi, I attended KHS 1988-1992, after which I went to Argentina, Australia & have just spent the last 3 years in Auckland as a Account Sales Mngr for a Shipping line, in April 05 I am leaving to move to Dubai with my husband Hamish and work there for a few years.
I am currently doing my post grad thru Massey Uni in HRMi (extramurally) - which certainly takes up a fair bit of time.
Enjoying life greatly, can't wait to get to Dubai, and spend holidays travelling thru Europe.
How good were those high school years!! "
 
Andrew Prieditis 1995-1996
"I was a student at Kamo High School in 1995 and 1996, the latter being my 7th form year (I'm amazed at how fast time has gone since then!). I then went on to study applied mathematics at the University of Waikato, graduating with a BSc in 2000. After that I headed for the United States, and I'm now living in the state of Maryland (near Washington D.C), working for a real estate transaction company as a Technology Coordinator. I am now also married to a lovely american woman!. My personal email address is andrew0894@hotmail.com , would like to hear from anyone else who was at KHS during '95 or '96 !."
 
Tony Read 1983-1986
"I currently live in Queensland with everyone else. I work as the Design office manager at Comalco Alumina Refinery. Would love to hear from Shane, Gregor, Richard, Todd, Racheal, Craig, Annett and Donna."
 
Kerrin Revell 1993-1996
15 March 2001: "I am now in london! I have been working in TV for the last year or so and wanted a change of scenery, if you are in the UK too plesae contact me!"
 
Sheldon Revell "hi sheldon revell here, am now a Physical Education teacher, second year this year, teaching at Kelston Boys High School in Auckland, loving it. Am engaged and will be married next xmas, to another Physeder and an auzzie to boot."
hope all is well with you and the old school, take care, sheldon
 
Amanda Ritchie 1978-1981
"Now Amanda Russell. Computer/Network Support Technician - QLD Australia."
malinois@malinois.net.au
www.malinois.net.au
Noel Rockell Form 7 in 1996
"Hi, I'm completing a degree in Agricultural Sciences at Massey Uni but am currently on an exchange at the University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada."
 
Helena Roughton 1985-1986
"Hi all:) Was having a quiet avo at the office so thought I'd see if there were any Kamo High school reunions coming up, and came across this site. I was only at Kamo high for the third form and most of the fourth, and then left to live in Nelson. Was friends with Mary-Anne Litt, Allison Butler, Monique Roos etc etc.... Also rode horses. Anyway, things to do now:) Feel free to drop me a line if you know who I am. Should be interesting..... email me at hel_kaos@hotmail.com or helenar@ts.co.nz
Cheers, take it easy :) "
 
Aaron Salmon 1984-1990
"Currently residing in Auckland. Would love to hear from anyone who attended school at that time."
 
Maryella Scharnhorst
(Barber Twins)
1980-1984 (nee Barber)
See Connie Burke's comments above
 
Tracey Shepherd 1984-1988
23 May 2001: "I have just come back to Whangarei after 5 years in London. I am now looking after International Marketing for the Northland Polytechnic. I got married in March of this year..." Now Tracey Morris
 
Joanne Shortland 1990-1995
"I am, at present a Fitness Consultant at the Waikato Polytech and a free lance Personal Trainer. I am also studying toward my Bachelor in Exercise Science."
 
Paula Skryja 1982-1984
"Went to University of Waikato in 1985. I would like to contact old class mates. Living in Maryland, USA."
 
Peggy Skryja-Neidig "I attended from 1981-85. I would love to talk to my ole' KIWI mates! Love from the USA"
Address:
402 E. 51st Street
Savannah, GA 31405 USA
 
Patty Skryja-West Seventh Form student in 1983,
"My father helped build the refinery. I would like to get in touch with old classmates."
Address:
623 Braeside Road
Baltimore, MD 21229 USA
 
Laurelei Slack 1992 - 1995
"I am currently living on the Gold Coast, Australia working as media consultant and News Director. I finished my BA in Journalism and Media Production in 1999 after moving to Australia in 1996. I will be moving to to UK early next year.
I would love to hear from anyone I knew."
 
Fiona Smith 1984-1988
"Living in Taupo, with significant other and baby Kate who was born in march 2001. Spent many years nannying around Whangarei. Made coffee and food in Taupo, now on hospital waiting list [along with everyones nana], for a hip replacement, so I can walk in a straight line, and play for the highlanders next year in the super 12"
 
Mihi Smith 1971-1974 (nee Kelly)
"if you can remember me, drop me a line. A very good friend of mine was Robyn Guy (nee Cain). If anyone has seen/heard from her let me know. I work for a shipping company in Parnell, AKL. Two brothers & two sisters attended KHS - Te Tuhi (Pokeno, Sth AKL), Puti (AKL), Tonga & Rawinia (both in Australia). We've all been to at least one of the school reunions. My only claim to fame was that I was a prefect in 1974 & I had a 'little' sister who was 5ft 11in with a large afro. If you knew her & want to get in touch, drop me a line. Email address work: mailto:smithm@mckayshipping.co.nz"
 
Nicholas Smith Years at KHS 1986-1991 Dickie-Abel
"Drop me a line"
 
William Smith 1973-1974
"Went to cooking school. Now living in Canada working as a underwater lighting tec for a tv show. ran marine education programs for schools
Have a wife (kate) two boys (Adam & Evan) "
 
Vaughan Smith (home)
(office email)
Years at Kamo High: 1966-1970
Present job: Administrator, Burmese Border Consortium, a Thai NGO giving relief assistance to Burmese refugees in camps in Thailand
Present home address: 40/265 Chaengwattana-Pakkred 28, Nonthaburi 11120, Thailand
 
Lisbeth Smørholm 7 th form 1991,
"I'm from Norway and I attended Kamo High school when I was an
AFS exchange student. Margo Irvine was my form teacher. Now I'm living
in Oslo, Norway. Have just finished my masters in geography and are now
working as a areaplanner. I loved the year I stayed in NZ and would love
to hear from old friends."
Lisbeth Smørholm
Grevlingveien 1
2014 Blystadlia
Norway
 
Honor Stephens 1986-1989 (nee Peters)
"I have 2 boys and live in Whangarei."
 
Samara Sutherland 1996-98
"currently studying Environmental Management at Northland poly, after spending time in Germany. I live at Whananaki with my boyfriend Shane Nicholas and whanau. Whananaki still rocks the party and those who missed my 21 ...... bummer"
 
Jamie Tavui 2000-2001
"Hey my name is Jamie Tavui. I was at Kamo from 2000-2001 I think.
Peace,
Jamie.
p.s: jamietavui@hotmail.com"
 
Rosalind Taylor 1970-1974 (nee Lindy Cosslett)
"Now living in Hong Kong."
 
Mason Torrey 1996-1998
"Hi everyone!
It's been such a long time since I finished school at the end of '98. I still miss you all to this day. Talking my shoes off for Mr. Farrely, disrupting Mr. Hamilton's chemistry class, hanging out in the music room most of my life... it was all good! Well in about June / July of this year ('03), I'm publishing my first children's book called The Worm In A Red Sock with my own publishing company, Pet Mink Publishing. From there I will publish A Cat In A Christmas Hat hopefully by Christmas time and then hopefully 4 books next year. With the money that company makes, I'll create an advertising company called Don'tBlink Advertising which will lead on to The Sleeping Moon Productions, my largest project. When I have enough finance to do so, I'll create my Record Label, Inkling Music. Well that's the plan anyway. If anyone is interested in writing, whether it be a children's book or screenplay for a movie, I'd love to hear from you. I'd also love to hear from anyone just to say hi.
Believe in yourselves and succeed because you can.
Love Mason ,,,>^..^<,,,
Home Phone: (00 64) 09 422 2261
Mobile Phone: (00 64) 21 210 7615
Work Phone: (00 64) 09 425 1040 "
Mason's web page
Danny Trigg 1986-1991,
"... now working for a new company (2020Me Ltd)"
 
Carl Tuckey 1993 - 1997
"After finishing my 5 years at Kamo High I spent 4 years at Waikato Uni completing my Bachelor of Management Studies, I have spent the last 7 months in the USA (Denver, Colorado) and would love to hear how life is treating you."
 
Diane Unkovich 1978-1981  
Adrian Van Beek 1983-1984
"Those years of school were a bit a of a blur to me. Do you remember Russell Whitehead, Katrina Flintoft, Willam Pearce, Jillian Howe or myself? I would love to hear from you."
 
Raewyn van der Loeff 1986-1989 (nee Gordon)
"I was at Kamo High School from form 3 to form 5 (second time). I was in PW's class, the Maori teacher (Peter Wensor) at the time.
Living on Waiheke Island with my husband Greg van der Loeff and two daughters Nateesha and Michelle.
Am working for Go Girls property maintenance."
 
Hank van Engelen 1976-1979
"I am the campus cop working with students who commit criminal offending at school."
 
Peter Vaney 1972 to 1975
"I am married with three Children 20, 18 and 16.
After leaving school I spent 14 years in the Military,Army, as a Physical Training Instructor.
I joined the prison Service in 1990 instructing in Fitness and Recreation.
I am now the Manager of the National Certificate in Adult Education and Training level 5, with UpSkill NZ.
Still a very keen sportsman with a passion for inline hockey and surfing."
 
Barbara Vuletich 1973-1977 (nee Dickie)
"Married and I own a vineyard & winery."
Longview
Wine Estate
Aaran Walker 1990 to 1993
"Now?: I am currently a Registered Nurse & am also studying for my second degree in Social Practice. I am an Asst/Manager for a Care Facility for the Elderly in Auckland 2x weekly. Please feel free to contact me ( Dont let the e-mail address name fool you )."
 
Nicola Ward 1991-1995
"I am currently studying Bachelor of Business at A.I.T., majoring in Marketing and International Business. In July I am going to ESC Rennes in France to study for a year. Would love to hear from any old friends and anyone going to France/Europe during the next year."
 
Don Warnock 1978-1980
"I am a Chiropractor living in Brisbane since 1993. Would be great to hear from ex classmates etc."
 
Suzanne Whalley 1992-1996
"Would love to hear about any reunion. Will come from Australia.
Denise Whalley 1991-1995 (I think) is getting married on Dec 5 1998.
She has 2 children Jayden Rayn (2 yrs old) and Morgan Cherie (1 yr old)."
 
Eddy Whatt 1986-1991,
"I now work in London for an internet based company called
easyGroup as Database Manager. If you know me, get in touch."
 
Anna Williams 1993-1997
"I spent a year in Canada on an exchange in 1998 and am currently at Otago uni studying Psychology."
 
Lyle Williams 1985-1990
"Form teachers were Mr Krammer and Miss Lawn. Now living in Canterbury South Island, dairy farming. Anyone who went to school around that time, drop a line."
 
Tim Williams 1998 (99?)
"I am currently in the U.K, would like to hear from some old mates."
 

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