What kind of memories do YOU have about this classmate? Here's your chance to tell everyone how much this person meant/means to you. Simply complete this form and your words will be posted below (along with your name/date). Memories of Ellen Battin Ellen is one of the nicest people I know, someone with whom you feel comfortable right away. She has a very down-to-earth personality, no pretenses. I bet she's a fantastic grade school teacher. I'm happy she ended up with one of the nicest guys from MHS! (Mark Reed, September 1999)

Ellen Battin Pedersen (and Tim Pedersen ) 5549 S. 78th E. Ave. Tulsa, OK 74145 (918) 627-0132 (H) (918) 292-2433 TimPeder@aol.com 1999 Update Spouse: Tim Pedersen Children: Sarah Diane, 13 ! Occupation: Elementary School Teacher Tim’s Occupation: Sr. Systems Analyst/American Airlines What's New: We have been watching Sarah grow - next year she begins high school!! Scary...... She is a joy, though! Never gotten anything but A's all along, and always does well! We are very proud of her. We have just started some more remodeling of the house, which is mainly done by Tim, and I supervise. We have lived in the same house since '86, and have continually updated it.... This is just the next phase! I've been teaching since.... well, a really long time. I teach kindergarten here in the Tulsa Public Schools. I love it. Tim's been working at American Airlines since '88. They won't let him fly the thing, but he gets to do lots of other really fun stuff, like implement changes in the computer system used by about 500 folks in the Inventory Management and Supply departments. Keeps him off the streets... Hobbies..... let's see. The biggest one is investing and trying to figure out how to retire permanently to have some real fun. Current plan is to retire by either 50 or 55 and do something we truly enjoy. Cross your fingers......... 1996 Update Spouse: Each Other Children: Sarah, 9 ½ Occupation: Tim - Senior Materials Analyst, American Airlines Ellen - Teacher, Tulsa Public Schools Hobbies: Swimming, crafts, traveling What I’ve done in the last 20 years: Both of us got our Bachelors at WIU Got married in 1981 Tim began working at Unit Rig (heavy equip. manufacturer, 1980 Had Sarah in 1986 Tim went to American Airlines in 1988 Ellen began working for Tulsa Public Schools in 1981 What I plan to do in the next 20 years: Continue to watch Sarah grow Travel (a lot) to Hawaii and Europe Retire between 50 and 55, live on investments, travel, maybe start own business Build a new house Words of advice for the Class of 1996: Don’t make work such an integral part of your life that you forget about the important things