Katie Countryman Verellen

Profile Updated: January 11, 2009
Residing In: Bellaire, MI USA
Spouse/Partner: Keith
Occupation: Payroll administrator - for the moment!
Children: Mackenzie, born 1995; Douglas, born 1997










Yes! Attending Reunion
Attending Reunion

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After trying the college thing twice and it still not working for me, I moved to Florida, dumped my boyfriend and met my husband of 14 years; and guess what, he's from Central Lake!

Keith & I were married in 1994 and live in Bellaire where our kids attend good 'ole BHS. Mackenzie is 13 and in 8th grade and Douglas is almost 11 and in 5th grade. Keith is general manager of 3 restaurants and a catering facility. I have worked for Second Chance Body Armor since 2001 but am about to lose my job due to a company-wide consolidation. I have also coached Varsity Softball for the wonderful red & black for the last 3 years which has kept me extremely busy! My team actually made school history this year by making it to the state semi-finals!! That was very exciting! I love being involved with the school and I stay very busy running my kids all over creation; my Mom calls that paybacks!

Speaking of my Mom, my parents are both doing well. My Dad turned 85 this year - can you believe it? They are very active in my kids' lives. We contemplated moving when I found out I was losing my job, but I just cannot imagine my kids not being near our parents.

I posted a picture of my softball team, and in case you were wondering, yes, that is Mr. Manville in the picture; he is MY assistant!!! Pretty funny, huh?

It's quite strange seeing my kids have some of the same teachers we did; Mrs. Brake, Mr. Kirby, Mr. Manville, Mr. Bueby! I just pray that they are much better students than I was; and they are!!! Oh how time changes!!!!









School Story:

I don't really have a favorite school story, but I sure do have a lot of great memories!!
-Staying up all night with Meagan typing a paper for Nat's class - what the heck was that all about?
-Partying at my house!
-Partying at someone else's house!"
I think there was more than partying, but I can't seem to remember...
Oh yeah, paryting on Mackinac Island before we really knew what partying was!!
-Meagan & I ditching our dates at the junior prom - sorry guys, looking back that was kinda' mean, but you wouldn't even dance with us!
-Spring Break trips to Florida w/ Tracy Tate and Kendra Oeder and then our senior year with Meagan- holy cow, I would NEVER let my daughter do that!!
Wow - I just realized I have way too many memories to share on this site - guess I'll save some for next summer!!!









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2008 Bellaire Varsity Softball - Quarterfinals in Gaylord.
Road to the Final Four!!
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Mackenzie - Jr. Miss Bellaire
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Douglas - 5th grade
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