Miami State High School
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Grade 8

Grade 9

Michael Anketell,Kevin Batt,Glen Byers,Glen Byers,Sharon McDougall (Cowan),David Crampton,Shannon Anseline (Drake),Jason Drummond,Matt Dwyer,David Everett,David Everett,Katrina Myers (Farrier),Alan Gale,Yvette Gilson,Catherine Rowan (Greer),Jason Hay,Andrew Howe,Brett Hutchins,Catherine Harnischfeger (Hutton),Jayne Johnson,George Karakatsanis,Sean Kenwrick,Melita Kirkpatrick,Janine Wade (Lewis),Lisa Nelson (Maddox),Katrina Jones (Murray),Rohan Partridge,Norma Hutchings (Pidgeon),Jeff Piper,Teresa Teys (Plehan),Joanne Lunt (Pring),Patrick Reynolds,Kerry Sponder,Shane Tevelein,Mark Thompson,Mark Thompson,Kathleen Paulsen (Turkilsen),Kelli Chuter (Warren),Glenn Webster,Narelle Jackson (Weedon),Brett Wellauer,David Wells,Leeann Farmer (Whitley),Leeann Whitley,Tracey Leigh Williams,Debbie Williams,Kim Williamson,Terri Lambrou (Wilson)
Departing Students
Andrew Allison
[Statement not provided]
Last Updated : 29/04/2020
Peter Klease
[Statement not provided]
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Maria McQuinn (Olexander)
Moved back to Victoria in 1979, Graduated in Applied Science then moved into Business Management - holiday back on the Gold coast every year with my Husband of 14 years and 2 Daughters who both love Drama just as I did back then!
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Belinda Thompson (Ward)
Married, 3 beautiful children , Kristy - 22 she is in the RAN, Scott- 17 Currently completing Year 12 and baby Ella Jane 20 months - live wire... I left part way through 1980 Yr 9 moved to Beenleigh and still in the area. I was amazed to see so many names from the past...What a great data base..
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Richard Wilson
[Statement not provided]
Last Updated : 18/12/2022

Grade 10

Gary Ballantine,Karen Chamberlain,Cassie Dransfield (Cooper),Jacqueline Newham (Cornell),Tony Cowan,Michael Fletcher,Ross Furlonger,Stuart (tom) Gluyas,Sandra Grove,Elise Hogan (Hogan),Elise Hogan,Heather Engels (Hughes),Jenny Hume,Lila Jabbour,Kamala Garner (James),Cathy Johnston,John Lawrie,Donagh Lawrie,Kate Mortimer,Julie Nardello,Julie Bousles (Nardello),Richard O'Donnell,Jodie Ovenden,Megan Phillips,Heidi Piper,Eric Piris,Eric Piris,Mason Rachinger,Leisa Swan,Steve Troost,Adele Wain,Gail Whiting
Departing Students
Heath Brawn
Goofy foot English kid
Last Updated : 15/07/2016
Kim Molella (Brown)
[Statement not provided]
Last Updated : 30/01/2023
Tania powter (deverell)
Married, have two children, pigeon pair, 18 & 15, working part time &living on coast still at Worongary on acreage.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Melissa Evans
Left Miami High in 1981 when my family moved to Maryborough. Have since studied, travelled. I work in education and sing with a band. No kids...but three dogs and 5 sheep - live in Esk Queensland.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Graham Green
Had a few different 'careers' before getting into computer industry, now a web developer. Spent 12 months living in England, now living in the US. Getting married (2nd time) early 2004.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Penny Jukes
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Deanne Grigg (Neil)
[Statement not provided]
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Deanne Grigg (Neil)
Left middle of 83! Wish l had of finished grade 10! Happily married mother of 3! Live in on sunny coast NOW. Love to hear from anyone!
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Deborah Laurent (Parkes)
That moment when your email is gone and you can't remember your sign in so you have to re-register. Anyhow we came back from Oz to NZ in 1983 and have been here since although I get back to QLD as often as possible
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Deborah Parkes
Back in NZ these days and missing the Gold Coast but regularly come back for holidays
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Lisa Phillips
Its been a long time since high school. But I still remember so many good times and friends. If you remember me or would like to chat, send me a line. Lisa
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Christina Reynolds
Hi got married in 2004 now seperated have a son aged 19
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Michelle Jones (Stephenson)
[Attended 40th Anniversary Reunion in 2003]
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Andrea Thoms
[Statement not provided]
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Annette Visser
Happily married with 2 beautiful daughters.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Tanya Mclaren (Watson)
Still living in Newcastle, married for 20 years with 3 boys. Love to here from anyone especially old friends
Last Updated : 19/04/2015

Grade 11

Grade 12

Michael Bakker
Still living on the Gold Coast, married to Katrina with 6 yo son Jarryd. To catch up email me.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Stephen Bergin
Married, just had baby boy (nearly one year old!), live in Brissy and am children's TV producer for Network Ten.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Leonie Burke
Still living on Gold Coast. Run transport business with my husband and have 3 great kids, 14, 11 and 9.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Lynne Conn
Still single however been with boyfriend Jeremy for 13 years. Have always lived on the Gold Coast. Bought a house in Florida Gardens, Broadbeach Waters where currently reside. Working in the legal profession for a Barrister at Law and a firm of Solicitors. Been working in legal profession for some 16 years.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Simon Cooper
Hi all, I have two beautiful children (7 and 11). I am managing a specialised employment service for the Queensland Deaf Society. Looking forward to seeing you all in 2003.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Nicole Bowers (Davis)
Did not find out about about 20 year renunion, until too late. Would love to attend the next one. Still living on Gold Coast, in Elanora married with two girls 9 and 7.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Leo Duitsch
Hi ppl, came from the Netherlands round '81 or '82, can't really remember when I was in gr.12..... :) Had some great times at school and at the Coast: :) Back in Holland again. Married 2 kids, as far as I know of lol. Contact? Just email ok. Take care and have fun :)
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Leo Duitsch
[Statement not provided]
Last Updated : 05/04/2018
Adam Edwards
Married with two daughters 5 and 9. Living in Surrey, UK working at Yahoo in London. Greets go out to friends Craig Lucas, Steve Bergin, Jocelyn Smith and Brian White. And of course Mike Hawney.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Tim Harrison
Married, 3 kids. Currently work for Unisys as a LAN Administrator.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Carolyn Hatton
Lived in Sydney and UK for a few years. Moved back to Gold Coast permanently in 94. Married & divorced. 2 daughters born 91 & 96. Run my own bookkeeping business since 98.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Peter Irvine
hi to all twin boys starting grade 8 2010
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Suzanne Lappeman
[Statement not provided]
Last Updated : 27/09/2021
Suzanne Lappeman
[Statement not provided]
Last Updated : 28/02/2022
Jane Dart (Leak)
(As of June 2005) Left Gold Coast after grade 12. Lived in Sydney for 6 years working in cosmetic and travel industry. Then lived in L.A. and London for a few years and have been back on Coast now for about 12 years. Married with 2 beautiful girls (2 and 5). Own our own Japanese Restaurant - Teppanyaki Cafe in Southport. Still in contact daily with Tiffany, Kristie, Dennise, Michelle and Delwyn. We're all still silly after all these years.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Gregory Lorenzo
Hi everyone, still on the GC, have been a club dj for 34yrs, now producing music & ready for world domination (lol).. So good to see so many familiar names, feel free to contact myself on email provided or look me up on Facebook... Peace Love & Mungbeans...
Last Updated : 05/01/2019
Craig Lucas
Baby girl Sarah is already in grade 2. She is as beautiful as my wife Suzi and as smart as... well, thank goodness she's just like her mum. Together we have renovated the old family home, while having fun shooting docos and TV shows all over the world.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
brett mayo
I live on the island of Guam in the North Pacific, married with two kids. Get to come home every two or three years.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Tracey Claverie (McPherson )
Living on GC working as director of nursing. Married with 5 children 3 of my own and 2 daughters aged 16 to 27.
Last Updated : 15/11/2017
Brett Monaghan
Just found you all again. 20 years on. I am taking pictures like I always loved and living in europe. Lost contact with the gold coast and miss it all heaps.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Troy Morrow
Married with 2 sons, living at Carrara.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Michelle Douglas (Nolet)
[Attended 40th Anniversary Reunion in 2003]
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Michelle Douglas (Nolet)
Certainly been a long time since highschool, but great to link in with everyone. Currently full-time mum to 5 beautiful children, (yes, you read correctly)and have been living on acreage at Beechmont (GC hinterland) since meeting my husband in '94. Lived in Tokyo, Los Angeles and London for a couple of years after uni (commerce degree at Griffith in Bris). Family keeps me busy and life is good.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Ramon A. Urbina Perez
Married with 3 kids, Ramon Ethan and Jessica. Work for UPS, live in California.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Darren Phillips
Currently doing IT work in Canberra, with intention to move back to the Gold Coast in the next few years.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Darren Phillips
Still loving life on the Gold Coast
Last Updated : 06/09/2023
Garry Phipps
Hi all. Still single - no kids. Worked in Canberra and UK in IT industry and travelled a bit. Have now settled on Gold Coast and run an IT business. Great to read about you all from 'the good old days.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Kylie Prowse
Lived and worked in Sydney for 13 years, now I am a RSPCA Inspector for the Mid North Coast for the last 6 years.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Craig Reid
B.Eng, B.App.Sci (QUT). Married since 1991. Three children. Owners of an Network Administration company which we started in 1993.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Ramon Scurrah
Moved back to NZ. Travelled the world for several years. Now live in NZ at work at a University as an IT Manager and have a great partner and son.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Jocelyn Moore.Carter (Smith)
Did organise the 20th with Karen, now doing the 25th! email me for details booked for 24 Oct 2008. Anyone know where Sally Barnett is?
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Leanne Annett (Smith)
Newly Married in Oct 2007. Two children - Son, 19 years & Daughter, 17 years. Lived in Israel 10 years & in Newcastle 7 years. Moved back to the Coast in Jan '06. Have our own internet Motivational Web site. www.iLifestyleClub.com Loving Life!
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Brett Smith
Living on Sydneys North Shore where I have been for the past 9 years married expecting our first baby in a few months. Running my own company.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Rod SPRENGER
Last Updated : 17/04/2023
Peter Trickey
Last Updated : 10/08/2023
Brian White
As fabulous as ever... and can advise you on horticultural issues when renovating and rejuvinating your Gold Coast gardens. Married thrice with numerous children in Sarawak.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Sean Wilson
Hi all! Managed to work my way around QLD. Now in Townsville. Chose policing as career. Now a Sergeant in QPS (26 years) Team Leader of work team in Townsville and enjoying life. Married '93. Have wonderful 15 yo girl Rebecca & lovely wife Jacque. Special hi to Brian White, Troy Morrow, Simon Cooper, Craig Reid and Paul Wright. Craig Lucas do you remember breaking my thumb on the tennis court that day when I challenged for the court? I was so immature that day? Much belated apology for nearly getting us the cane. Where did Nadine go to?
Last Updated : 02/05/2013
Paul Wright
Living and working in Tokyo as the elementary school principal of AOBA Japan International School. Intending to move back to the coast soon.
Last Updated : 02/05/2013