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Laura Kirk Mergens

Profile Updated: July 15, 2014
Class Year:
1980
Residing In:
Omaha, NE USA
Spouse/Partner:
Timothy Mergens
Occupation:
wife, mom
Children:
Allison~1991, Sarah~ 1992, Grace~ 1996, Renee~ 1998
Comments:

I have lived in Omaha most of my life. We lived in Sioux Falls for a couple years, but that didn't work out with us. Family, and jobs called us back to Omaha! We are much happier here.

I have really enjoyed getting back in touch with old friends from school and staying in closer contact and having more reunions.

After graduation I enrolled in classes at Bellevue College. I started out as an Art & Psychology Major but decided I didn't want to starve so I'd better do something that was going to support me! Awww.... nursing school seemed like a great idea because there were TONS of ads in the paper for nurses. So, I spent two years taking all kinds of science and math stuff that I didn't take in High School! I really loved Bellevue College because it was very small and I got to know a lot of the student population because I worked in the student union.

I then went to nursing school at Clarkson University and graduated in January of 1985.

School Story:

I went to Tech High because I wanted to get away from most of the people at my Junior High [students and teachers] who were not very nice. Tech had a lot to offer and I loveId ALL of my days at Tech. There is not a single bad memory of Tech High whatsoever. All of the teachers were great and treated us with respect and kindness. I can't print here some of the trouble I got in! LOL! But, Mr. Wilson and Mr. Collins were pretty nice about it overall all things considered!

One of the best things from Tech was my experience in being in the Miss Tech Pageant. Mr. Morse was very dedicated to helping us become real ladies, and have a good time making friends and learning a lot about ourselves. I didn't have very much self confidence and didn't want to participate since I didn't feel I had any 'talent', since I was not a singer or a dancer, and didn't play a musical instrument. But, the environment at Tech is different and my friends and teachers helped me see that I did have some talent, and so I made a documentary about Tech High School, which I was able to do because of my 3 years of training in the Tech Television courses. It was a life changing experience, and I wish more young ladies would have had that opportunity.

What did you do right after High School?

Partied all summer!!!!!! Then I went to college and buckled down.

Any Grand Kids?

No

What do you like to do in your spare time?

What spare time?

Any Vices?

Yes

Where have you traveled?

Most memorable is Rome and the surrounding Italian country side. I saw the Holy Father 4 times! Great place to go even if you are not a Catholic.

How old do you feel?

depends on the time of day!

Any Grey hair?

Yes

What would we be surprised to know about you?

Most are suprised that I went to Nursing School and am a Registered Nurse. I was kind of crazy in High School.

I went through a very rough period a few years ago with my health and I believe it is a miracle I am alive, so I think God has something he wants me to do.

Did you have a nick name/s at Tech?

Captain Kirk

Who was your favorite teacher?

Mr. Collins

What was your favorite class?

Art, Drama, TV

What are your best memories from Tech?

Being in the Miss Tech Pageant

Any Crazy Confessions?

I got caught sneaking alcohol into a football game because I dropped it and it broke!!! I skipped school a 'few' times!

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Jul 30, 2014 at 11:56 PM

Posted on: Jul 29, 2014 at 9:11 PM

You better come to the reunion!!!!

Jul 15, 2014 at 1:25 PM
Jul 10, 2014 at 10:27 PM

hope to see you at the reunion!!

Jun 30, 2014 at 12:11 AM

Hi Dawn, it's Laura KIrk (Mergens)...You look great by the way! Are you coming to the reunion? It's August 1-3 call me if you need help registering 402-951-1863

May 30, 2014 at 5:55 PM

Hi Carol, I hope you come to the reunion! Laura Kirk Mergens

May 29, 2014 at 11:29 AM

Hi Vonice, so glad you are coming to the reunion!!!

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Posted on: May 21, 2014 at 7:00 PM

Hi Lisa, hope you decide to come to the reunion. Encourage Mike Gibbs to do so also!

May 18, 2014 at 11:51 PM

Hi Sarah, I am really hoping you make it to Omaha this summer for our reunion in August. I promise you won't regret it. See you there!!!!! Laura Kirk Mergens

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Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM
me 'now'with short blonde hair! never thought I'd do this, but it is easy and camoflauges the gray hairs!!
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM
this is the young long brown haired version!
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM
This is my oldest daughter Allison Mary, who is graduating this year. Makes me feel old.
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM
Here I am with my daughter Gracie at Cotillion. I can't believe how grown up she is getting!
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM
This is my youngest daughter Renee who is 10. She makes me feel young! I can get away with blonde hair when I'm with her!
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM
Here are all 6 of us all cleaned up for the church directory. It's a challenge to get everyone in one place some days!
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM
This is Sarah, our 2nd oldest who is hard to keep up with!
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM
This is my offical senior picture. But, it wasn't in the year book. Wow, I had a lot more hair back then!
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM
Sarah on her 16th birthday.
Posted: Dec 16, 2013 at 11:36 PM
My four daughters with their attitude on!