JENNIFER ANDERSEN

Jennifer was with us at L.B. Clarke. I don't think she was with us at J.F. Magee grade school. But I could be wrong. I don't know if I had her in any classes prior to high school. I have no real memories of her until then.

In our freshman year, on the last day of school prior to Christmas Vacation, the school arranged for a viewing of the film "Fletch." This was totally cool! I found myself sitting with Toby Schwartz on one side, and Ron Gretz (formerly known as Ron Cuyler) on the other side. In front of us sat the trio of Jen Andersen, Julie Scott and Josie Scott.

The three of them carried themselves with an air of supreme superiority. At one point, one of them (I believe it was Jen) had a small white sticker in her hair. They blamed us for it. They got all snotty, saying things like "Grow up."

Truth be told, we were all innocent. The sticker was actually a label that was on the back of her seat. But noooooooooooooo, they wouldn't hear of it. They wanted to be bitches. Fine.

Two years later, Jennifer shared Ms. Sapa's creative writing class with me. And man, what a difference two years can make! Jen was the coolest chick around. She was laid back, happy-go-lucky, and fun to be with. I really dug her. When Richard and I staged a mock "bed-in" on the floor of the class, Jen joined us - as did Brad Strouf.

At one point, I questioned her about the incident from our freshman year. She didn't recall it. But she did say that she was a total bitch back then, and apologized for being one. I don't think she was hanging around with the Scott's at this point.

Jen had long hair and had a casual appearance - somewhat like a hippie chick. She was rather attractive too. I would have married her. She was that cool!

I think I ran into her a few times at the video store. She remained as nice and humble as ever. I haven't seen or thought about her in years. But if I'm not mistaken, she has relocated to Michigan.

Wherever you are Jen, I wish you well. I hope you're still as cool as ever.

UPDATE - 2/1/06 - I found a phone number for Jen. Of course I had to call it. She's living in the Detroit area, and is working for Schneider Trucking. She graduated from St. Norbert's. And the big news is that she's getting married in September. Congratulations Jen! I gave her the blog information. She said she'd stop by. Yes, she's just as cool as ever.

UPDATE - 2/20/06 Jen has sent me two photos. The first is presumably of her fiance and their pets. The second was taken on Mt. Olympus - which I believe is in the state of Washington. Still looks the same, not bad at all. Click them for the full-sized versions.





UPDATE - 4/11/06 - Thank you to Cindy Rohrer for providing this picture of Jen and B.J. Lutterman - circa Clarke years - probably 6th grade.