Thurston High School Alumni
Redford, Michigan (MI)
Nikki Westberg Black (Nikki Westberg Gedeon)
Thurston High School
Class of 1962
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NIKKI WESTBERG'S PROFILE
| First Name | Nikki Westberg |
| Last Name | Black |
| Maiden Name | Gedeon |
| Graduation Year | Class of 1962 |
| Gender | Female |
| City | N/A |
| State/Province | MI |
| Country | United States |
| Occupation | Retired From The Southfield Career Center |
| Married | Yes |
| Favorite School Memory | Too many to list! We had the best high school! If I have to choose one, it might be our senior trip to NYC. |
| About Me | We're a blended family since both Bill and I lost our first spouses in 2000 and 2001. Between us we have a married son in Boise, Idaho; a married son and two grandchildren in the Irish Hills of Michigan; a married daughter and two grandchildren in Chicago, Illinois; and a married daughter and two grandsons in Providence, Rhode Island. Eight sons and daughters, six grandchildren, eight grand-horses, four grand-goats, four grand-dogs, four grand-cats, and many places to visit! Life is good! Teaching in some form has been part of my life since I graduated from college and taught in South Redford. I taught math at Marshall Jr High and night school math at Thurston. It seemed odd at first to be teaching with some of my former teachers, but they were great co-workers and continued to teach me a great deal about teaching. Jim McAlpine was particularly helpful and a dear friend. After our two girls were born, I took a break from formal teaching until Barb Riehl enticed me back to teaching at the University of Michigan-Dearborn. She was an inspiration and just as caring and helpful as she was when she was teaching and subbing at Thurston. After UM-D, I substituted in the Farmington School District and also taught math in the workplace for a company in Farmington. That position led me to the Southfield Career Center where I began as a math tutor and retired as the Program Coordinator for our Resource Center, a position I loved! To help people recognize their talents and skills, to teach them how to get a job, and to be there for them in the difficult times was extremely satisfying. Retirement is wonderful, too. The flexibility allows us the opportunity to be of service in a variety of ways. The people we meet in our volunteer work have taught us much, too. Believing that every little bit helps, we hope to continue to do what we ...(read more) |
Class of 1962 Alumni and Other Nearby Classes
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Class of 1981
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Class of 1976
Charles Cole
Class of 1975
Brent Burnham
Class of 1980
Misty Worischeck
Class of 1992
Christin Duhl
Class of 2000
Jerry Baker
Class of 1977
Mark Cretney
Class of 1980
Barbara Bekkala
Class of 1980
Kristin Tunison
Class of 1989
Mary Fox
Class of 1974
Anita Pinkston Drueke
Class of 1959
Ann Perryq
Class of 1994
Paul Szostak
Class of 1967
Gabriel Huemme
Class of 2002
Sheila Balliet
Class of 1977
Mark Roman
Class of 1975
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Class of 1974
Recent Class of 1962 Reunions
Plan a Class of 1962 Reunion for Free
THS Class of 1962 Reunion
Invited Classes: 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965
Date: Sep 18, 2022
Description: Cost is $45/person. Payment should be made by August 30, 2022 to the VENMO account through Chase Bank to @Shonie-Schaf...(read more)
THS Class of 1961 60th Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Aug 20, 2021
Description: contact Terry aarterry@gmail.com
THS Classes of '61, '62, and '63 Reunion
Invited Classes: 1961, 1962, 1963
Date: Sep 22, 2017
Description: On September 22, 2017 there will be a golf outing at 9 a.m. at Fox Creek Golf Course on 7 Mile Rd. in Livonia. Lunch wil...(read more)
All 80s Reunion + or - , Multi Year Class Reunion
Invited Classes: All Classes
Date: Nov 30, 2013
Description: Anyone that has graduated from Thurston is invited. For more info, please contact Heidi Saunders at heidirs325@gmail.com...(read more)
Class of 1962 50th Thurston reunion
Invited Classes: 1962
Date: Sep 08, 2012
Description: Check payee is Thurston High School 50th Reunion, Mail to Nikki Gedeon Black at 1422 Blue Water Dr., Fenton, MI 48430 Gr...(read more)