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Joanna (Greenwood) Burningham and Randy Burmingham are now living in Escondido, California. After they were married in 2003, Randy continued his education at Cal State San Marcos, and graduated in 2006 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Information Technology. Joanna finished her child development certificate in 2004, and worked for the Carlsbad School District as a Special Ed Instructional aide until late spring of 2006.
In the early summer of 2006, Ella Gene was born, and Joanna became a stay at home mom. Ella is two and a half now, sh
e is very fun and exciting. She is constantly singing and dancing around the house. Becoming a mother is one of Joanna’s life long dreams, and she loves every moment.
After several attempts to purchase a condo in Escondido, they have decided to put their search on hold. Since the housing market still seems to be dropping, they are content on waiting to get the most for their money.
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Well what can you say about Jenn Williams DeGolyer? I’ve spent my years as a nerdy accountant, finding great fulfillment in something that always adds up. Years ago I was called to serve in the West Virginia Charleston mission (rich in my own family history; there are graveyards dedicated solely to my family there) only to be swept off my feet by my best friend’s wickedly handsome cousin. Born in England, mere miles from Dundee, Scotland where I was born, we seemed destined for each other. He was captain of the chess team, for those of you goons who gave me all those chess awards. He’s just as nerdy, with his passion leaning toward computers (he’s a Geek Squad Agent!). He asked me to stay 9 days
before I was to report to the MTC. We were married two months later on August 19th. A year later, I had the happy news of finding out I was pregnant, and after a grueling almost nine months, the most beautiful baby girls (no offence to other moms; I just ilke mine best) entered my world. Chloe Brooks DeGolyer was born on Feb. 12 of this year. So, I’m a wife and a mommy and everything comes next! I’m currently residing in San Marcos, having just moved back down here from Aliso Viejo in southern Orange County, and I’m very much looking forward to seeing everyone again in March!!!
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So, I’m sure some of you are wondering – who came up with this idea anyway? And, who is planning this reunion? Well, we’d like to introduce you to the planning committee!
Jenn Williams DeGolyer (her daughter Chloe on her lap), Mary Griffin, Katie Olpin Harding, Joanna Greenwood Burningham, and Kim Hawkins Haren.
We met as a committee just yesterday to set a date and a time, hash out some plans, and divide responsibilities. We are very excited with what we have discussed and hope you are too. Remember – March 7th, 2009 from 3-7pm at the Institute.
If you would like to help getting the reunion off the ground, there are many ways to be involved! Please send an email to smialumni@gmail.com and tell us how you’d like to help. We’ll make sure your request gets to the right committee member!
The committee would also like to send a big thank you to Randy Burningham and Eric Harding for helping watch the 5 little girls that were running around playing and for putting up with our exuberant planning!
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Hey everyone! Get out that pen and run to your calendar and draw a big circle around…
March 7, 2009.
And write 3-7 pm at the San Marcos Institute.
That’s right – our reunion has been scheduled! We are so every excited to get everyone together again. Please mark your calendars and spread the word. If you haven’t done so already, please send your contact information to smialumni@gmail.com so that we can keep you updated on the info that will becoming your way!!!
Thanks -
The Reunion Planning Committee
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We would like to invite all former members of the Institute who still live in California (and any other Californian who happens to find this site) to vote Yes on Proposition 8 on November 4. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has created a website with information about preserving the divine institution of marriage. We strongly encourage all to visit the site, make sure you are registered to vote, and vote in this extremely important issue on November 4th.
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Kim Hawkins currently lives in Riverside, California. After marrying Shonn Haren in 2004, they moved to the Inland Empire. After some negotiating , begging, and pleading to the admissions office, Kim transferred to UCR where she spent the next year completing her BA in English.
In the spring of 2007, Elizabeth joined her family, and Kim began her life as a stay at home mom, a job she is happy to have. Elizabeth is now 16 months old and an active and energetic toddler who keeps Kim very busy and endlessly entertained.
Shonn is currently in graduate school at UCR studying to get a PhD in History, so they plan on being in Riverside for some time yet.
Kim misses being close to the beach and the beautiful San Diego weather, but is happy to be able to take care of her little family and fulfill her life’s dream of being a mom.
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That’s right! Our years at the San Marcos Institute were years full of fun and memories. Don’t you ever wonder what happened to everyone? Where they ended up? Who they might have married? What life brought for them? Well, a reunion is just the way to answer those questions. While dates and times and such plans are still in progress, a virtual reunion is the way to start! So, we need your help!!! Help us find our friends! Send in photos, old and new! Lets make this reunion the best ever!!! Please send all information to smialumni@gmail.com.

