Rebecca "Becky" Wellborn currently lives in Dunedin Florida and has been a residential Real Estate Consultant for over 20 years. She attended Georgia Southern University. Prior to real estate she had careers in Restaurant Management, Marketing, Business Management, Finance and Not For Profit Management. She served in the U. S. Peace Corps in Jamaica from 1996 - 2000. She has lived in many different cities and states since graduation, is single and has no children. 

Dominic (Dom) "John" Marfisi, AKA John Marfice is a retired behavioral healthcare executive of 30 yrs following a career in the US Navy. Dom has traveled the globe and throughout the US as a forensic psychologist and behavioral healthcare advocate and now enjoys retirement along with his wife Sherry (a Palmetto grad from "76) having recently moved back to Manatee County. We enjoy spending time with our children and their families in Texas and PA as well as our summer home on Cayuga Lake in the NY Finger Lakes. I am very happy and excited to be part of the committee and rekindling old relationships with classmates. 

Mary “Jill” Gagnon Smith makes her home in Overland Park, Kansas, with her husband Jeff, celebrating 48 wonderful years of marriage. Together, they’ve been blessed with a beautiful daughter and two precious grandsons who bring endless joy to their lives.

After graduating high school, Jill proudly joined the United States Air Force in 1975, serving in accounting and finance. Her dedication earned her the Meritorious Service Award, and her service took her across Europe and throughout the United States. After 7 ½ years, she chose to pursue her education through the G.I. Bill.

In 1983, Jill attended East Central University in Ada, Oklahoma, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with a minor in Mathematics. While at ECU, she was recognized as an Outstanding Young American, received an academic scholarship, and graduated with honors in 1985.

Jill went on to share her love of learning through a 28-year teaching career. She taught preschoolers, guided curious fourth and fifth graders, and inspired middle school students with her passion for math. 

Now retired, Jill enjoys filling her days with the things she loves most—playing pickleball, learning watercolor painting, spending time with her grandsons, and making the most of every moment with family and friends. She is also learning Spanish and volunteers as a member of the Red Cross Disaster Action Team, continuing her lifelong commitment to service and community.

Kate Bysheim, formerly known as Kathy Turner, received her Assoc. of Arts Degree from Manatee Junior College.  During that time, she was crowned Miss Manatee County in 1978.  After attending the University of Southern Mississippi and the University of South Florida, she received her Bachelor’s in Music and Master’s Degree in Opera from the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.

After having performed up and down the East Coast with Regional Opera Companies and Community Orchestras, 1996 took Kate to Seattle where she continued singing and managing her studio, Voices Plus!  She was the Soprano Soloist/Section Leader at University Unitarian Church for 25 years and appeared with NW Chorale, Seattle Pro Musica and the Dickens Carolers.

At that time, she also took a part-time job at the local electric and gas utility – Puget Sound Energy – which turned into full-time and has now been working in Substation Operations as an Administrative Specialist for 28 years!

Kate is married to Kaare (Kory) and they are happily childless with 3 goofy doggies.

Sylvia Belford Archie is the proud daughter of two wonderful parents, David and Gladys Belford, who now reside in heaven. Immediately after graduation, I attended Manatee Junior College, now renamed State College of Florida. From there I completed my education of a Bachelor’s Degree through Barry University, Miami, Florida. I was employed with the Manatee County School District for close to twenty-seven years, before retirement on October 31, 2024. I always enjoy spending time with all of my family and friends, especially my three grandchildren who are truly my pride and joy!

My favorite scripture is Proverbs 3:5,6, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not to your understanding, in all your ways, acknowledge him, and he will direct your path”. I always find joy in serving the Lord and his people! I love this saying, “the Lord blesses me the most, when he uses me to bless other people”! To God be the Glory for the things he has done!

My name is Kimberly Ghedi. At MHS I was know as Kimberly Munton...I live in Plano Texas with my husband, Todd...we've been married for 7 years and as a blended family have 6 adult children and 10 grandkids.

I graduated from Carson Newman University in 1979 with a bachelor's degree in Voice performance and pedagogy. I have taught private Voice and Piano lessons for over 20 years and own my own business...kinda love being my own boss 

In 2014, I joined the cast of Spectacular Follies and been performing regularly with this amazing group of talented seniors (everyone is age 55 and better) In 2022 I was honored to be crowned Ms. Texas Senior America and went in to be in the top 10 of our National pageant. Now I serve as President of the Ms. Texas Cameo Club and perform at area Senior communities each month. I am lucky to have many opportunities to continue singing and performing. 

Todd and I are having fun as empty nesters with the exception of our 3 crazy cats! Cannot WAIT to see my classmates in October!!!

Rosser Shymanski attended Manatee Junior College and the University of Florida, where he earned a BS degree in Television Production.  He moved to Atlanta, beginning a life of artistic expression and stage performance, as well as a career in television as Operations Manager for Georgia Public Broadcasting, the statewide public broadcasting entity.  He retired from GPB in 2019 and continues to create art, having participated in several recent shows at galleries around Atlanta.

Douglas Rankin obtained his law degree from the University of Florida and spent 11 years with Parks & Rankin in Naples, before founding his own firm in 1992. 

Doug became active in politics in the mid 90’s, and has served in many elected and appointed positions, including Vice Chairman, State Committee Man, Congressional District Chairman and Board Member of the Republican Party of Florida. 

A 33rd Degree past Master Mason and lifelong Kiwanis member, he has traveled extensively and been involved in many local, state, national and international issues. Doug has two sons, both electrical engineers and shares his home on 7.5 acres in Naples with his significant other “Jessica” since 2018. 

Doug serves on the boards, budget committees and governmental affairs committees of multiple organizations and keeps busy in his free time with many hobbies. His only sibling Debbie, a MHS graduate, died this year from breast cancer. His late Mother was in the MHS Class of 1946!