Alumni Survey for
Dianne Rees (Oates)

Class of 1984

Then	Now

Full Name: Dianne Rees
Maiden/School Name: Oates
School Nickname: Annie
Gender: Female
JMCH/JMRH/UCRH Graduation or Final Year: 1984
E-Mail Address: direes@shaw.ca
Current Home: Victoria, BC

Places I have also lived since graduation:

St. John's, NL and Kitchener, ON

Post-secondary school(s) I attended after high school:

MUN, CompuCollege (Medical Receptionist) and Camosun College (Dental Receptionist)

Other things I've done since graduation:

I have been living in Victoria, BC for about 13 years now and hope to someday move back to the rock!

My current work:

Working as a receptionist in a dental office.

My current hobbies, interests, crafts, sports, recreations, volunteer and/or community service work:

Camping, fishing, hunting, reading, and hanging out with my dogs.

My current marital status: Married

My spouse/partner's first name, home town, maiden name and/or anniversary:

Bruce Rees LPN, Mental Health Worker from Harbour Grace

My children, grandchildren and/or beloved pets:

We have 2 black labs named "Clipper" who is 7 years old and her puppy "Bitsy" who is 3 years old. My husband trained Clipper and she has her Master Hunter title and is very obedient. My dog however is a different story. She was the runt of the litter which of course is why I kept her and she is spoiled rotten, will only listen some of the time and drives Bruce crazy :)! They are both a constant source of amusement and you can't help but to be in a good mood when you're around them!

Classmates/staff I still keep in touch with:

I try to visit as many people as possible on my vacations back home. Last time I was home I finally got to see some people I haven't seen in years and it was great to talk and catch up on their lives.

A favorite saying, behaviour or other trait I was best known for in school:

I was probably best remembered as the tallest girl in class and I dated the same guy (Pat) right throughout highschool and we were inseparable.

I was a member of the following school teams, student groups and clubs:

Volleyball

If I could go back and change one thing about high school, it would be:

I wouldn't change a thing about high school, it was great!

JMCH teachers or programs that had a lasting impact on my life:

All the teachers were fantastic but I especially remember Mr. Kennedy teaching biology and what a great job he did helping me to understand some of the concepts.

My career/life ambition in high school:

I went into Nursing School and after the first year decided it wasn't for me and it wasn't until I moved to BC that I went into the dental field and I been at the same job for 11 years now.

The theme song for my graduation was:

The Long and Winding Road, and I think we had the band "Innocence".

I would consider attending a JMCH reunion:

Yes I would consider attending a reunion. In the fall would be the best time, because coming from BC is quite pricey and airline prices always go down in the fall.

Elementary school(s) I attended:

Murray Elementary

Junior high school(s) I attended:

St. James Junior High

How I found out about the JMCH website:

Search Engine

This is a new survey submission, submitted on August 26, 2005.