Palatine High School Alumni
Palatine, Illinois (IL)
Erika Rivas (Erika Andersen)
Palatine High School
Class of 1999
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ERIKA'S PROFILE
| First Name | Erika |
| Last Name | Rivas |
| Maiden Name | Andersen |
| Graduation Year | Class of 1999 |
| Gender | Female |
| City | N/A |
| State/Province | AL |
| Country | United States |
| Occupation | student/volunteer |
| Married | No |
| Favorite School Memory | Having loving support from Mrs. Compobasso during those hard life crisis moments, and the life lessons from Mr. O'brian. |
| About Me | After graduating I moved to Florida and began attending college that following spring. I recieved my vocational certificate in Early Childhood Education as well as my National CDA in that same field. I have recieved numerous awards and scholarships for my academic achievements as well as volunteer work. I recieved the 'Committment to Success' award during my last graduation at Seminole Community College as well as a travel scholarship to go to Salzburg,Austria and Germany for 2 weeks! That was an amazing experience I will never forget. That same year, I recieved a scholarship for the Hispanic Students and have been a dedicated volunteer for the Chamber of Commerce since then. I have gone through some tough obstacles as well; had breast cancer tissue removed 5 years ago, as well as had surgery last year (2008) for cervical cancer/endometriosis/ovarian cysts. I am atill recovering from that and hope to be able to become a mother someday. Despite being homeless at times and having injuries beyond normal recovery, I remained in school and pursued the career of a preschool teacher. Earlier this year, I met my fiancee and moved to Hawaii where he was stationed after returning from Iraq. We moved to Alabama this past summer, where he is now stationed at Fort Benning. I am currently pursuing my B.A. in Psychology and volunteering as a Cou...(read more) |
Class of 1999 Alumni
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Class of 1962
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Class of 1994
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Class of 2002
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Class of 1968
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Class of 1965
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Class of 1983
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Class of 1981
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Class of 2000
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Class of 1986
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Recent Class of 1999 Reunions
Plan a Class of 1999 Reunion for Free
Class of 1966 50th Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Sep 30, 2016
Description: Please go to the web address to register https://goo.gl/QLE7li this site will have all details and how to register Frid...(read more)
Class of 1999 Ten-Year Reunion
Invited Classes: 1999
Date: Aug 28, 2009
Description: Our reunion will be held on the rooftop deck. We are having a cash bar, but food will be provided. Smoking is allowed on...(read more)