What has everyone been up to these last 20 years…? It’s fun to catch up with old friends and see what people have been doing. At the 10-year reunion a “Bio Book” was compiled so we could get a glimpse of where everyone has been. We had the same intention for the 20-year reunion and were busily planning how to gather classmate updates and compile pictures and descriptions. We debated whether to print a book or compile an electronic book to distribute via CD/DVD. We eventually decided, however, to go with a living “online” compilation since this handy Class Creator website was found that, in addition to reunion planning capabilities, comes with an easy way for classmates to upload their profiles and pictures.
So, the MW Class of 1988 is jumping on the technology bandwagon and in the process, “Going Green” by saving a few trees and not printing a book. Unlike other websites such as Classmates.com and Reunion.com, this site does not require a subscription or member fees. So, you can check in as often as you want, get reunion details and register for events, check out your classmates’ profiles and contact them via email, participate in the forum, and update your profile as your life goes on. We are our own site administrators, so if there’s anything you’d like to see on the website, feel free to contact us and let us know!
If you have any trouble navigating the site or uploading your info/pics, please don’t hesitate to contact the Biography Book Committee and we’d be happy to help:
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Julie Bunag (Daly)
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Becky Guerrero (Clesen)
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Niki Kapernekas (McIlvain)
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Gina Spillone (Bunge)
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Class Creator Website FAQs
Are you sure this website is “free” and there won’t be pop-ups asking me to upgrade my account?
Yes. The site was created by people who were annoyed with the “fee” system and who realized that those types of websites can actually be a turn-off to many people who don’t want to pay to view a website.
Will the site continue to run even after the 20-Year Reunion?
Yes. The site will run indefinitely (unless we as a Class lose interest in it). So people can continue to make profile updates for years to come and the site can be used for future reunions. New site administrators can be added, so if anyone is interested please contact us.
I’m leery of the internet…. Is it safe to upload info/pictures of myself or my kids?
Everyone is certainly aware that things posted on the internet are now “public” and many people can get access, so it’s fair to be cautious. This website does have some security measures available, so unless we’re attacked by hackers we can control who has access to our information to some degree. If you choose to include your contact info or stories/pics of yourself or your family, you can select the level of access for your profile page. You’ll notice as you edit your profile that there are 2 check boxes:
o Profile Visibility
If you check this box, your profile page can only be viewed by fellow classmates who have registered with the site. If you don’t check this box, your profile page can be viewed by anyone using the internet. You can then send your profile link to friends and family, or your page may come up in internet searches (for instance, if someone Googles your name). If you don’t want search engines to find your profile, check this box and your profile will be limited to MW88 Classmates.
o Contact Info Display
If you check this box, your contact info (address, phone #) will be displayed on your profile page. If you don’t check this box, your contact info will be stored on the site but NOT displayed; the only people who will have access will be the site administrators, who have pledged to use your contact info for reunion planning purposes ONLY and will not distribute it without your permission.
