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1981 |
1982 |
1986 |
Steven
P.
Kunkel
Most Likely to Succeed |
| Wife: |
Meiko
(I believe Steve met Meiko while in Japan if I remember the story
correctly. She works at Health
South Reading Rehab Hospital, on Route 10, which is the same place that
Evan Spohn works. Steve and Evan occasionally see each other at
work functions.) |
| Children: |
Maia
(born in 1998) |
| Occupation: |
I've been
with National Penn Bank (Boyertown, PA) since 1991. For the past few I've run our
project management group. (Steve described it as the "topsy-turvy-non-stop-thrills
of banking.") |
Yearbook
Future Career: |
In our senior
yearbook, Steve listed "Political Science" as his planned future
career path. |
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The Kunkel Family
(September 2001)
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Class of 1986
Most Likely to Succeed
Steven Kunkel
Christine Jurasinski |
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| Senior Memories
(Copied directly from the Senior Yearbook): |
| Georgetown ... Hoops bus ... Golf
Team-Pole, Loosey, Spanky, Jerry ... Zuber at halftime ... Zuber and the
clipboard ... Mao's Thermidor ... Brain Trust ... Good luck to all my
friends. |
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'86 Senior
Class Trip
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| Chris Mal Notes: |
Steve lived in Japan for a while not
long after graduation, teaching English. If my memory serves me
correctly, I think he met a girl who he married
and brought back to Reading. They bought a row home somewhere around
15th street. In an attempt to contact him for the
 10-year reunion, I
called the number at that address but it has been disconnected with no
further information available ... In March of 2001, Steve's name
appeared on Classmates.com.
He has been living in Exeter for the last 10 years.
To the right is a business card that I
found in some old files. It's Steve Kunkel's card from when he was
teaching English in Japan. The reverse side of the card is in
English: "Oui Language School, Steven P. Kunkel, English Teacher, 1-3-2
Honcho, Ojiya-Shi 947 (0258) 83-4644."
Steve was voted Class of '86 "Most Likely to Succeed."
Since our last names were near each other in the alphabet, Steve often
was either in front or in back of me. I HATED when he was behind
me. You would spend the entire class
in fear of either something hitting you in the back of the head or
getting put down the back of your shirt, or someone kicking you.
And every now and then, you'd forget he was there and stretch your arms
- you could then count on him grabbing your arms and pulling them out of
their sockets. Or, if you'd lean back on your chair, he'd be sure
to scare the hell out of you, by pulling it to the point of almost
falling over. Hahaha.
I also remember we had those strip heaters mounted low on the walls in
all of the hallways. While waiting for classes to let out in front
of you, people would sit on them with your feet out. If you
remember, they only stuck out of the wall about 3 or 4 inches so one
false move and you're on your ass. Sure enough, Steve would sneak
up on you and yank your feet so you'd fall and your back would scrap
against the vent. Funny guy...I think I still have a scars on my
back.
Steve also had what he called "The Brain Trust" whose members
included, I think, Steve, Brendan, Jason Miller and me. Yes, we
were cool. The four of us also spent a lot of time eating lunch at
Steve's house during our senior year. Every day we'd go down there
and Steve would cook us grilled-cheese sandwiches - usually burning them
- while we watched the latest episode of "The Cajun
Chef"! Hahahaha.
In my 11th grade yearbook, Steve closed his sentiments with
"...Best wishes for an eternal hard on."
Steve was in Georgetown in June 2001 to attend a banking school.
On 5/05/02 Steve ran in the "Broad Street
Run." Or, as Steve described it, he went "slowly
stumbling down the road." The race is a 10 mile run held in
Philadelphia to raise money for Cancer. |
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15-Year Reunion |
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Kelly, Julie's Rent-a-date,
Julie, Steve & Chris |
Kelly, Julie's Rent-a-date,
Julie, Steve, Christine,
Christine's Husband,
Laura, Beth & Chris |
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From the
May 1984
Penn Post
Exeter Optimist Speech Contest
Mt. Penn Produces Two Winners
On Friday, April 6th, the
Exeter Optimist Club sponsored an oratorical contest for Mt. Penn and
Exeter students at the Exeter Restaurant. There were many things the
contestants were judged on such as poise, delivery, use of hand gestures
and enunciation. The winner was then determined by the highest overall
score.
Steve Kunkel, a sophomore, and Bethany
Lightner, eighth grade, both from Mt. Penn, won first place in their
division along with a $50.00 savings bond for their speech �My
Responsibility - Involvement.� They later competed in the zone contest
held at the Village Diner, April 27 but were not chosen as winners. Also
competing at the Exeter Restaurant were Carol Bigos,
Jill Moyer
and Steven Reis.
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Jill Moyer |
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From the
February 1986
Penn Post
SENIOR
OF THE ISSUE
Steve Kunkel, our Male Senior of the Issue, is a member of College Bowl,
Boys� Leader Corps and Science Club. Steve is also president of the
United Nation�s Club. Basketball and golf are two sports in which he
participates. American Government is Steve�s favorite subject in school.
In his spare time, he enjoys sleeping, eating,
listening to Bryan Adams, and being with his friends.
Steve�s plans for the future are to attend college in
Virginia and study political science.
-- Sandy Horning |
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From the
June 1986
Penn Post
TOP
RANKING SENIORS
STEVE KUNKEL belongs to Boys� Leader
Corps, Science Club, College Bowl and NHS. This year, Steve was
president of United Nations. He has also played golf since 9th grade and
basketball in 9th, 10th and 12th. Steve has won the Optimist Oratory
Contest and received an American Legion Award and a citation from the
Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Steve will be majoring in
political science at the University
of Richmond. |
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1985
Golf Team |
1986
Golf Team |
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1984 JV
Basketball Team |
1986 Varsity
Basketball Team |
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United Nations
Club 1985
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Ralph
1986
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Pizza
Hut
over lunch
1986 |
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Boys Leader
Corps Officers
1986 |
Steve
1986
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Kathy,
Steve
and Audrey with
Mrs. Luckenbach
1985 |
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Middle School: 1981
7th Grade Class Picture |
Middle School: 1982
8th Grade Class Picture |
Number of Practical Jokes
Steve played during our senior year:
  
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