NHS Class of 1995

Email Changes

nhsclass1995 — Sat, 28 Mar 2009 02:40:30 +0000

Our blog has had a lot of traffic this week and with that traffic came a lot of email updates. Check out the Directory for changes and additions you might be interested in.

Celebrities From Niceville

nhsclass1995 — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:11:11 +0000

For a small town, Niceville High School sure does produce a lot of fame! Have I missed anyone on this list? Also, does anyone know the graduation years of these people? If so, please post a comment.

Cris Judd (J-Lo’s ex) – c/o ____
Jeff McGinnis (Top Chef) – c/o 1996
Pam Oliver (broadcaster on Fox Sports) – c/o ____
Amanda Rantuccio (The Bachelor) – c/o ____
Conrad Ricamora (Talladega Nights) – c/o ____
Alan Ritchson (American Idol and Smallville) – c/o 2001

My apologies.

nhsclass1995 — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 20:44:42 +0000

I just realized how depressing this blog is so far. Sorry! I just wanted to make sure the obituary information wasn’t lost when the old site is permanently deleted next week.

I would love to have happy announcements! So, if you recently got engaged, married, had a baby, moved, tried out for a reality TV show, or have anything else exciting to share, please email me (nhs@saczynski.com). Feel free to include some photos!

Taylor Haugen Foundation

nhsclass1995 — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:21:12 +0000

The Taylor Haugen Foundation was created to honor the memory of the 15-year-old Niceville High School student who passed away after an injury sustained during a football game on August 30, 2008.

In spirit of Taylor’s extraordinary character, the mission of the foundation is to provide scholarships to faith-based, outgoing, community-oriented, academically-proficient athletes in the local community.

This foundation will emulate all of Taylor’s wonderful qualities – his devotion to his faith, family, friends, academics, sports, and most importantly, his mantra of ‘Don’t Quit – Never Give Up.’

Please visit taylorhaugen.org for more information and/or to make a donation.

Nikki Tran

nhsclass1995 — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:23:07 +0000

George Edward Chambers

nhsclass1995 — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:17:19 +0000

George Edward Chambers, 25, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 25, 2002 at his residence.

He was a member of Niceville First Assembly of God.

George is survived by his parents, Kyong and Charles Chambers of Valparaiso; brother, David Pak of San Francisco; and sister, Alison Sublett of Houston, Texas.

The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 at Emerald Coast Funeral Home.

Funeral service will be conducted on Thursday, August 29, 2002 at 10:30 a.m. at Niceville First Assembly of God Church with Pastor Phil Daniels officiating.

Flowers are graciously accepted or donations may be made to Narcotics Anonymous. Emerald Coast Funeral Home, 113 Racetrack Road, N.E., Fort Walton Beach is handling arrangements.

(obituary appeared in the Northwest Florida Daily News on 8/28/02)

Melissa (Cann) Hendrix

nhsclass1995 — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:15:02 +0000

Melissa Dawn Hendrix, age 28, of Niceville, Fl passed away Saturday, April 15, 2006 after a courageous battle against cancer.

Melissa was born August 11, 1977 at Beale AFB, CA, and lived here for the past 16 years. Melissa graduated from Niceville High School in 1995 and then proceeded to achieve her Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy Degree from Florida A & M University in 1999. She found great joy in her work as a physical therapist healing and ministering to others. It was doing the work she loved that she came to meet the love of her life. Melissa and Jason were married November 2002.

She was a member of the Rocky Bayou Baptist Church where she played clarinet in the church orchestra. She also enjoyed playing softball and fellowship at bible study. Melissa was called by God to write a book about her battle with cancer. God’s promises of encouragement gave her strength. “It’s All for Him” is Melissa’s gift to us to encourage, inspire, and strengthen our faith. She wanted nothing more than to bring others to the Lord. Melissa dedicated all proceeds from the book to the Heart of the Bride to help support orphans around the world.

Melissa was preceded in death by her father Donald L. Cann, Jr. and is survived by her husband Jason Hendrix, her mother Pamela June Cann, sister Sheryl Cann, niece Kenzie Cann, aunts and uncles Brenda and Scott Tufte, Kurt and Cassie Holcomb, Debbie Holcomb, Joyce and Jim Bixby, her in-laws Rebekah Miller and Elliott (Buck) Allen, Joanne and William Waller, grandparents Donald Cann, Sr., Robert and Lodema Holcomb, Loretta Mundell, and her beloved “boys” Outlaw and Ranger.

A time of visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m., at Rocky Bayou Baptist Church in Niceville, Friday, April 21, 2006.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 a.m., at Rocky Bayou Baptist Church, Saturday, April 22, 2006- Niceville with Pastor Dale Julio officiating.

Graveside interment services will follow at Heritage Gardens Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to “Heart of the Bride Ministries” at Rocky Bayou Baptist Church.

Heritage Gardens Funeral Home & Cemetery Niceville has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Keaan Amaker

nhsclass1995 — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 14:10:54 +0000

Keaan Amaker passed away suddenly Saturday morning, October 6, 2007. He leaves behind friends and family to include his young children: Korey, Kendall, and Karis.

Funeral services:

Monday, October 15
Heritage Gardens in Niceville
10:00 visitation / 11:00 service

Catching up with 2009.

nhsclass1995 — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 01:46:03 +0000

In an effort to catch up with 2009, the Niceville High School Class of 1995 has shifted from a web site to a blog. This will enable classmates to stay connected even more easily than before, given the option of subscribing.