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April Symoens
Went by: April
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Seasons worked: 1999-2006
Areas worked: Deman/Skywhirl/Haybayler(99) Railroad(00) DDD-Columbia Carosel/Skytrek Tower(01) DDD(02) and (03) Roaring Rapids/Admissions Sup(04)Admissions Sup(current)
Fond memories:I think my best year, as for many people, is my first year. It was great working with Kris, Brett, Derreck, Wendy, Jen, .... ect. Not to forget the parties. Like the one we had in a North Chicago hotel that was raided by the cops because they did a drug bust there the night before and thought the druggies have returned. OH the alcohal that was dumped. He he, fun times.
People to find:Jen Maly, Scotty Riggs
Other info/comments:Still at the park, but working on my Animation degree.(May 2006) Designer of the 2003 crew T-Shirt.
Departments worked: *Guest Services*Other depts.*Rides
Last Updated: March 07, 2006

Michelle Fravel
Went by: Michelle or Chelle
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Seasons worked: 1999-2001
Areas worked: Show Wardrobe
Fond memories:There are too many to list here.
Other info/comments:I'm currently living in Las Vegas, NV.
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: May 30, 2004

Danielle Voss
Went by: Danielle
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Seasons worked: 1997-2002
Areas worked: Orbit/Kiddies, Shuttle, Rapids, Demon, Section Trainer and Supervisor
Fond memories:Dancing to the carousel song at park opening with Dave Hecker. That was the best. All the guests thought we were nuts. Hehehe.
Other info/comments:I still live in Zion, but now I'm a manager with Coach (handbags if you don't know) in Northbrook.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: June 09, 2004

David O'Connor
Went by: Dave
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Seasons worked: 1997-2001
Areas worked: American Eagle, Daredevil Dive, Raging Bull, etc.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: December 31, 2008

michal vavercak
Went by: michal
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Seasons worked: 1999-2001
Areas worked: don't remeber (Logger's run area)
Fond memories:I used to work at sfga as international student in '99 and than in '01 but I left after five days. However, I have great memories on my first year '99 where I used to work at Looger's Run and around with great people...
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: June 05, 2004

Joseph Sparks
Went by: Charlie; J.C.
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Seasons worked: 1998-2001
Areas worked: Rides Southwest(98), Rides West(99), Park Ops(00), Characters(01), Ent. Office(01)
Departments worked: *Entertainment*Office/Group Sales, etc.*Rides
Last Updated: May 30, 2004

melissa metz
Went by: melissa
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Seasons worked: 99-99
Areas worked: logger's run
Fond memories:I think it was one of the best and hardest 3 months of my life.
Other info/comments:doing some web work at Lands' End live in Darlington WI
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: June 09, 2004

Heather Johnson
Went by: Heather
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Seasons worked: 1999-2000
Areas worked: American Eagle
Fond memories:I must say some of the "drama" of the South side always brings back great memories.
People to find:I still keep in contact with a few people...I'd love to talk to Sunshine again tho.
Other info/comments:I'm now living in Green Bay as a Graphic Artist/Production Manager for a news paper.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: May 31, 2004

Graham McFadden
Went by: Graham
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Seasons worked: 1997-1997
Areas worked: Dare Devil Dive
Fond memories:The whole summer. I had never been to the US before, it was an eye opening experience. Met a lot of great people but have somehow lost contact with most of them. Would love to hear from anyone I met that summer. Graham
People to find:Anyone who worked on Dare Devil Dive the summer of 1997
Other info/comments:I now live in NZ. I am a producer for a Production company specialising in high end TVC'S.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: May 30, 2004

tracy reimer
Went by: tracy
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Seasons worked: 1998-2001
Areas worked: american eagle, raceway, ironwolf ,viper,demon,camp cartoon and loney tunes national park,rapids, and batman, etc.
Fond memories:I would have to say that there were many funny moments. things are never dual at sfga it actually fun. There is so many stories to tell i don't even know where to being.
People to find:my big brother keith, My old raceway/splash crew my old co-leads some at least and my eagle crew in 2001.
Other info/comments:well right now im in the united states navy. I build bombs and missiles. I ship out in 2006 to go over seas for 6 month deployment.
Departments worked: *Retail*Rides
Last Updated: May 14, 2004

Sean Yahn
Went by: Sean
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Seasons worked: 2000-2002
Areas worked: Pictorium, GMA
Fond memories:Standing in the rain at picto with a imaginary umbrella. Doing the body roll with Michelle Fravelle durring parade. Entertainment Awards Ceremonies.
Other info/comments:Right mow i am student and i live in hartford, Wi.
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: May 30, 2004

Neil Smith
Went by: Neil
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Seasons worked: 1997-1997
Areas worked: Batman
Fond memories:Squeezing fat people into the seats!!! What a laugh!!
People to find:Batcrew of '97...except Mike...he was a d*ck!
Other info/comments:Back in Scotland selling maps of the Loch Ness Monsters hideouts to gullible tourists!!!
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: July 09, 2004

Robyn Bersie
Went by: Robyn
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Seasons worked: 1994-1998
Areas worked: Character - Entertainment
Fond memories:I liked all my friends, I guess......
People to find:Mike Shirley, Keith Seger, Carey Henken
Other info/comments:I'm doing good everyone....
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: June 03, 2004

Lucas Scheck
Went by: Lucas
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Seasons worked: 1998-2000
Areas worked: Loggers Run, Raceway/Splash, Ragging Bull
Fond memories:To many to write down.
Other info/comments:I'm in the navy living in Norfolk,VA
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: June 06, 2004

Corey Voss
Went by: Corey
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Seasons worked: 1998-2002
Areas worked: Front Gate
Fond memories:Seeing Shockwave and the vision of it sending chills down my spine.
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Last Updated: December 21, 2002

Kelly Chaveriat
Went by: Kelly
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Seasons worked: 1997-2000
Areas worked: East Side and South Side Rides Department
Fond memories:I have too many to think of about people I meet there. It was definitely one of the most entertaining times in my life while I worked there. However, any story that involves Nick Gonsowski (aka Gonzo) pretty much sticks out right now!
Other info/comments:Still live in Chicago and I am not sure where my life is headed at the moment.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: September 20, 2005

Stefanie Johnson
Went by: Stefanie
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Seasons worked: 1996-2001
Areas worked: Every where, ie. Grand Music Hall, Pictorium, Theater Royale, Ampitheater, Parade
Fond memories:I had been there for so many years, that there are too many to write down. I\'d just have to say, that those were some fun times in my life that I will never forget.
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: June 01, 2004

wendy rench
Went by: wendy reimer
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Seasons worked: 1998-2002
Areas worked: rides in westside and retail in county fair
Departments worked: *Retail*Rides
Last Updated: April 23, 2004

Zarah Warnken
Went by: Zarah
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Seasons worked: 1998-1999
Areas worked: everywhere
Fond memories:I REALLY enjoyed the people, co-workers and guests alike.
Other info/comments:I'm in Northbrook, IL and working as a preschool teacher in Winnetka and Glenview, as well as a book store in Deerfield. Getting married on Oct.
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: March 18, 2006

Scott Wright
Went by: Homey
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Seasons worked: 92-96
Areas worked: '92-'93 (Rides) - Whizzer, Triple Play, Hometown Fun Machine; '94-'95 Training Lead (Rides) - Whizzer, Demon, Skywhirl, Triple/Fun, Raceway, Viper, Batman, Haybaler, Splash, etc... '96 Safety Supervisor
Fond memories:So many memorable and fun moments were had in my five seasons at SFGA. I met a ton of interesting people, locals and fellow students at the dorms at Barat College. The parties and interpersonal relationships got better every year as I got to know more and more people. The Whizzer Crew of '92 was a blast, and my job as a Training Lead (no longer a position I understand) was one of the most rewarding and memorable roles I've ever served. My final year as a seasonal Safety Supervisor, "Safety 5", offered exposure to many people and different parts of the park I'd never had the opportunity to interact with in my prior positions. I tell people I had the best summer job a college kid could have.
People to find:Walter William Delaney III (Chip Delaney), Paul Kawa, Todd Doerge, Mike Foley, Julie Knight
Other info/comments:Working as safety supervisor at 3M Company in St. Paul, MN. Living life to the fullest.
Departments worked: *Other depts.*Rides
Last Updated: January 02, 2006

Jeffrey Anhock
Went by: Jeff
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Seasons worked: 1997-2000
Areas worked: All over
Fond memories:This was by far the most fun job I have ever had. I really worked with some fun people and made some great lifetime friends. And the parties were a blast. I believe the first time I was officially drunk was from a Six Flags party. If anyone remembers I made quite a fool of myself that night!!
Other info/comments:Living in Zion, Dispatching City Buses.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: June 26, 2009

W. Guy Finley
Went by: Bll
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Seasons worked: 1988-1992
Areas worked: Kiosk ('88), Rides ('89-92) - '89 - Power Dive/Cajun -> Shockwave, '90 Shockwave -> Iron Wolf, '91 Lobster/Gig (Asst Lead) -> Carousel/Tower (Lead), '92 Condor/Dodge (Lead), also certified Rapids though I never was assigned to that crew
Fond memories:My first year in rides (I spent '88 getting my foot in the door with the Kiosk crew) my Lead of on Power Dive/Cajun Cliffhanger was Jim Hartke (hope I'm spelling it right) and Jim was an absolute riot. He was funny as hell but knew when to crack down. One day we're working Dive and doing lap bar checks and some woman for whatever reason had decided to put the plush bear she won on her lap between her and the bar. Of course I had to release that bar have her pull it out and reset it. But, as usual I couldn't do it without making a smart remark, in this case "boy, I wish I was that bear" to which Jim was trying to keep a straight face for the longest time and finally burst out laughing after the ride started. He said something like "Blll, that was funny as hell but MAN, YOU CAN'T SAY THAT IN FRONT OF THEM!" Of course Jim had a much more lude name for Power Dive that I probably shouldn't mention here! --- My other funny memory was '91. I was a rather new Asistant Lead over on Lobster/Gig but having amassed so many certifications (At my height I believe I held Tower, Carousel, Dodge, Condor, Shockwave, Dive, Cajun, Rapids, Lobster, Gig and Wolf) I was needed to help out over at Rapids which was known for needing the crew from hell (I think minimum staff on Rapids was 5 or 6 if I remember right). Anyway, weather was hot and muggy and a nasty threat blew in complete with a tornado warning. The power goes out, the ride sets up, the warning sirens are blaring, a recording is blaring "take cover immediately a tornado has been sighted", and the wind is screaming. I was working the table if I remember right and NO ONE was going down the lift stairs to the docks to pull the rafts in (anyone familiar with Rapids knows when it sets up the lift stops, the gate at the base of the lift goes up and all the rafts get diverted to the dock pond). --- Now, I could be wrong or maybe in my youth and enthusiasm I was just the fastest but I remember booking down that lift gangway and grabbing a pole to snag the rafts. A few others came to help. The last raft though was stuck and the sirens and everything are still going, the dang thing is stalled and too far away for me to snag it. Finally I reach it out and say to a male guest "You're not supposed to do this but GRAB THIS POLE RIGHT NOW!" He grabbed it, I got the raft docked and the people off and disaster was avoided. I think the funnel cloud was close to the park but I don't recall if it ever touched down. --- I'll also not forget my most hectic time which was early in the '92 season. I was going to college at the University of Southern California and we got out way earlier than most midwest schools (before May I believe or the first week of May). Anyway, I was made Lead over at Condor/Dodge but my co-lead wasn't going to be there for another few weeks and Carousel/Tower had no lead at all so I was running four rides! The high schools had their annual physics day and I had the honor of training several full-time employees on Tower and Carousel early in the morning, sending them to take their certifications (pray that they would pass) and come back and staff the rides to have them open that day. Since I was the only one certified on controls for all four and I was Lead I was running and juggling like you would not believe that day! --- Sure I'll think of more later.
People to find:Names are escaping me, would love to hook up with some more of my old crew mates.
Other info/comments:I'm a Physical Damage Claims Examiner (Appraiser) for American Family Insurance, I live in Round Lake (again), separated, and have an 8-year-old named Aidan.
Departments worked: *Food Services*Rides
Last Updated: January 20, 2006

Kevin Lewitzke
Went by: Kevo!
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Seasons worked: 2005-2006
Areas worked: Whizzer/Triple Play/Hometown Fun Machine/Ragin' Cajun/Jester's Wild Ride/Big Easy Balloons/King Chaos/Superman-Ultimate Flight/Condor/Rue Le Dodge/Columbia Carousel/Space Shuttle America/Viper/Great America Raceway/American Eagle
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: October 21, 2006

Todd Doerge
Went by: Todd, Flip
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Seasons worked: 1986-2006
Areas worked: HA! The entire Rides Dept. at one point or another.....as a white tag, Lead or Sup., Theatre Attendant at Picto/GMH, Bugs and Sly as Marketing Character (87)
Fond memories:There are WAY too many to even list after all those years!!
People to find:Andy Wurster, Angie Weatherwax, Malissa Skinner, Eric Foster, Karla Brown, and i'm sure there are more!
Other info/comments:Worked part-time at the park 2001-Present. Work full-time as a Flight Attendant for United Airlines, based in Chicago. Been flying since 2001 and love it! Currently working at the park part-time as a V.I.P. Tour Guide.
Departments worked: *Entertainment*Guest Services*Office/Group Sales, etc.*Rides
Last Updated: October 06, 2006

Jennifer (Borden) Arzt
Went by: Bennifer Jorden
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Seasons worked: 1987-1989
Areas worked: County Fair: Spoogewater Falls, Demon, Powerdive, Raceway...
Fond memories:2 words...Chernobyl Bobsleds! The day it rained so much we only had 30 guests in the park and we shut down - Maury on the microphone yelling, "Noah. This is God. Build an ark!!" Calling over to Triple Fun on a clear day and telling them they were down for local lightening...and they went down! The night we closed Splash early to drain the pond, and we volunteered to clean out all the green slime at the bottom. As Bill Stephan would say, "That ain't cool (TAC)!" Our trips to King's Island and passing cans of pop between the cars going 60 mph down 41. I had the best time making new friends and enduring the long, hot days of summer on a water ride. And, who can forget softball at 6am at Viking Park???!!! What were we thinking? Especially after o/c-ing the whole week and partying after the park closed. Wish I had that kind of energy now, along with a time machine to go back...
People to find:Frank Stanley, Bill Stephan, Jen Tatroe, Debbie Lambert
Other info/comments:I work for a pharmaceutical company in Lake Forest in the R&D division. My husband, Tom, and I have 5 cars and just finished building a home in Pleasant Prairie.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: May 09, 2006

Paige Sefton-Koster
Went by: n/a
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Seasons worked: 1985-1992
Areas worked: Games, Rides, Park Ops
Fond memories:"Time to shoot you through the loop!" THE TIDAL WAVE ROCKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
People to find:Keith Coleman, Jeff Peitsch, Eric Montellano, Jim Romanesko, Jeff Doser, Dan Schwabe, MANY others....
Other info/comments:I now work at Abbott as a Learning and Development Manager. Guess my Training Lead days paid off! :-) I think it would be AWESOME to get a SFGA reunion together. I went to one several years back that was nice, but I think there should be more effort to communicate it and find our "lost" friends. My SFGA days were truly some of the best times of my life thanks to the amazing people, parties and all-around great times!
Departments worked: *Games*Office/Group Sales, etc.*Rides
Last Updated: August 16, 2006

Tim Budge
Went by: Tim
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Seasons worked: 1990-2000
Areas worked: Rides Senior Supervisor
Fond memories:*Mike Foleyisms *Anything associated with Mark Perrele *Anything associated with Kim Witt *Loosee & Dickee *Gene Schmidt's humor *Anything associated with Dave Perri *Anything associated with "Jay Woody" *Trips to Cedar Point.
Other info/comments:I currently teach math, coach football and basketball at Libertyville High School. I am married (Judy) and have two sons (Michael and Nicholas). We live in Hainesville.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: February 12, 2006

Kris Johnston
Went by: Kris
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Seasons worked: 1998-2004
Areas worked: 98' - 155; 99' - 147; 00' - 113; 01' - West; 02' - West/North; 03' - East/North; 04' - East/North/West/South
Fond memories:My collection of Suspenders; Gyro-Twirls; Watching people, (Troy Gober among others) get trapped inside the cabin; The 20 minute ride cycle at my favorite ride:); The Shockwave Dance; ShesheBoBe; Ducks & Dippin' Dots; Pedator like arms; Powerdive...and the best restraints EVER; AM's alone :(; Having an "assistant" for a season; Insane sleepless voyages across the country; Rapids Attendant; Fright Fest Setup; Denny's and every other dining establishment we almost got removed from; All the great, and not so great, people I spent my time with; Remember one thing....the action is greater with popcorn, and there is no better place than the HAY BALE!!!!
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: February 13, 2006

Marc Gran
Went by: Marc Gran
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Seasons worked: 1986-2004
Areas worked: County Fair
Fond memories:There are too many to fill in this small amount of space. I just really remember all the friends I made and still have. It also allowed me to learn more about the business and I just celebrated 15 years of full-time service at Six Flags.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 13, 2006

Margie Hurwich
Went by: Margie Becker
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Seasons worked: 1984-1985
Areas worked: Games
Fond memories:Wow...there are so many! My time at SFGA was always fun!
Other info/comments:I still live in the area, worked at Abbott for the last 8 1/2 years and just recently left to stay home with my daughter (when she gets home from school). I've taken up photography. My work can be seen starting in mid-March at Art Expression in Gurnee.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 14, 2006

Barry Heber
Went by: Barry
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Seasons worked: 1976-1988
Areas worked: Operations
Fond memories:Just working with all the great people...there are TOO many I could list
Departments worked: *Guest Services*Rides
Last Updated: February 14, 2006

Doug Duty
Went by: Doug Duty
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Seasons worked: 1980-1986
Areas worked: Games - Amazing Alfreduex/Lead/Sup
Fond memories:Boy, what a great time in our lives. I remember all of the Fests, locking Nels in the back of Alfredo for two hours, impersonating Rick Fiedler's voice over the phone and closing his games early during sales contests (I got in a lot of trouble for that!), Breaking into Hometown Arcade early with Shaun Saturno and playing Dragon's Lair. The Games Gazette, the $1.98 Beauty Pageant, Peggy and Vicky doing a strip tease in the Games office, Supervisor outings to Summerfest, the Polaroid booths, competing with Ward Wilson for Alfredo/deux sales goals, opening games completely hung over, I could go on and on....good times, good times. I still keep in touch with Michael Matteoni, Nels, Dale,Terry Criswell and Steve McDonald. I've recently been in touch with Deb, Cathy, Marc Gran, Rick Fiedler, and Rick Klinghagen. I'd like to find out what happened to the Prosko's!
Other info/comments:VP Account Services, StudioNorth www.studionorth.com Live in Racine, WI
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 21, 2006

Yoshi Kobayashi
Went by: Yoshi
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Seasons worked: 1984-1991
Areas worked: Entertainment/Shows
Fond memories:Falling off the Cushman and being dragged by Bev for about a hundred feet on my butt down the backstage corridor.
Other info/comments:Working for Abbott Laboratories in their IT Purchasing Group.
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: May 24, 2006

Sheri Reget
Went by: Sheri Clauser
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Seasons worked: 1985-1988
Areas worked: County Fair
Fond memories:Let's see......maybe John Mielke sucking Amy Willings big toe? (sorry John!) How about hung over softball at 7am followed by breakfast at Denny's? Oh I know! Chris Reget in a diaper with a bottle (what was in that bottle anyway?) at an after hours arcade costume party. Married him anyway, what was I thinking? Okay Prostko, Angie, Mielke,.......pony up.... cute pictures in the paper Debbie and Cathy.....
People to find:Chris Eustace, Georgia(?), Rick Fiedler and Paula,
Other info/comments:We are in Pleasant Prairie....4 kids, 20 months-13. How did that happen? Would love a reunion!
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 15, 2006

Bill Trusky
Went by: Bill or Billiam
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Seasons worked: 1986-1995
Areas worked: cirque arcade, hometown arcade, remotes
Fond memories:Making every Lead and Sup's lives miserable. Especially Sue Styskal. I remember this one time, while working in the remotes (they called it that for a reason), It was raining pretty bad, and they told us to go ahead and put the boats away. So I put all the boats away, but one. I put it on top of one of those fake rocks in the middle of the creek. Next day i got called into the office, I told them, a small hurricane washed it up there. Hey, the guests thought it was funny...isn't that what we were there for?
Other info/comments:I am currently the Parts Manager at Rosen Honda in Gurnee.
Departments worked: *Games*Other depts.
Last Updated: February 15, 2006

Dale Stritar
Went by: Dale
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Seasons worked: 1978-1986
Areas worked: Kiosk / Foods / Internal Security
Fond memories:There are so many memories in that park, I couldn't list them all. What a great place to work. I still keep in touch with several people that I worked with there and they will be my friends for life. I look back and wonder, how did we make it? We pratically lived there. We were there early in the morning to open, after being there until early in the morning closing up.
Other info/comments:I am currently living in Dublin, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. I am a District Manager for Sodexho, which purchased Marriott Management Services who I worked for after leaving the park. I married Becky Bonnes (Foods) and we have two wonderful children Brittany and Matthew. Becky is a project manager for The Limited Inc.
Departments worked: *Food Services*Security
Last Updated: February 17, 2006

betty staerk
Went by: betty boop
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Seasons worked: 1983-1999
Areas worked: At some point I worked in all areas.
Fond memories:G.A.S.S. shoes, panty hose and NO make-up..I'm old! Making personalized (I'm with Stupid) tee shirts at Allee's Shirt Shop in 90 degree heat. In-Laws after work - well, I remember some of those nights... powder blue polyester supervisor uniforms that hid sweat oh so well..and became obscene when wet Blow-dyring money in cash control pushing floats in the parade...Does that still happen? Park Com...staffing is good Coke and Smoke breaks behind the Emporium Selling glow lights and rain ponchos! ERSC and Pearl Engberg All the great people I met and have stayed in touch with through the years.
Other info/comments:I'm a freelance training consultant. I use my experiences from Great America all the time. It was the best job ever!
Departments worked: *Retail
Last Updated: February 15, 2006

Sue Kube
Went by: Sue Shannon
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Seasons worked: 1985-1989
Areas worked: Everywhere including night crew
Fond memories:Wow! What a great time! All the parties were a blast, especially Lukefest. I remember strip poker one night with Gary Luke, John Kokum and some others. Area 2 lead/sup State Fair trip when I barfed in someones van was quite memorable. Meeting someone in the back of Alfredeux for a quick grope...no names mentioned! Okay, I was a bit of a wild child back then!! I've settled down a bit. Oh, and driving the stick shift truck at night when I didn't know how, and trying to avoid security for fear of getting caught without my bug's bunny license.
People to find:Recently found Marcel, would love to see Gary Luke, John Kokum, Shaun Saturno, Nick Tolli.
Other info/comments:Living in Trevor WI. I'm a Realtor with Century 21 in Antioch. Divorced with 2 beautiful girls 10 & 7. Still looking for Mr. Right!
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: December 17, 2007

Chris Lienhardt
Went by: Chris
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Seasons worked: 1986-0
Areas worked: Rides-Demon, Shockwave, Skywhirl, Haybayler, Splashwater falls, Roaring Rapids
Fond memories:YIKES!!! The entire time working in rides was a blast, even if I was wearing suspenders and knickers? Starting on Skywhirl- the 3 armed puke machine, working Splash Water falls-the 1st year it was open and all the Fun that was. Working with one of the coolest leads ever(Kim S.)or going and working Demon with Karen S& Jeanine; well not so much as working as nursing two people back to health each morning. Please it's 85 and these two are wearing those 3/4 long blue wool coats- how could you not know they were hung over? Making friends with the Mechanics, Bob, Brian, Chris, and of course Schwabe. The parties were a blast, and going to either Parkside or Lake Forest after work, then getting up early to play softball, work open/close and repeat it the next night. NO WAY I could keep that pace up now???? Working Rapids with Rimkus(TED SAYS YOUR DOWN), and Dave Beeman, Julie and the rest of the crew. To this day; I still find myself stopping and offering to take a photo for people- so Gene's training really worked.
People to find:Mickey Rebhan, Larry, Alfredo, John Rimkus, and Dave Beeman. Thats all I can remember right now.
Other info/comments:I currently work at a 911 Center for Fire/EMS, I am on the Fire Department, and serve as Chairman of the Park Board.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: February 27, 2006

JOE WANDOLOWSKI
Went by: WANDO
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Seasons worked: 1988-2000
Areas worked: Games, Merch Warehouse (off season)
Fond memories:Lets see, the old crystal pitch coin hoppers (never worked), In Laws, Skiing in the cushman with a foods tray, getting the Cushman stuck by the Yankee Harbor tower (Mike Welinski). Christ on a bike ya pias. John Prostko eating dog bones, CUPCHECK FEST with Eustace. Late night at the Avalon, Softball, Cubs games with the Games Gang! Komac,Zack and myself playing dodge ball in the Main Warehouse with the milk can balls and having Chuck fall out of the rafters. New years eve partys at the Holiday inn and getting pulled over by the police with Komac for Picking up a friend who was walking back to the hotel from the Avalon. Kevin you still owe me for that one. Bill, Murakami and Tito's snoring. Poker nights with the boys at my parent's house and having Legel make out with my sister the whole time. Tim she was only 12 (just kidding...she was 13) Filling Jeff Z office with plush basketballs. Meeting Rob Sarle for the first time and realizing that he is a guy and not a girl (phone voice). All the weddings I had the honor of being a part of. (parker and wessel, Herb and Amy F, Komac, Rob S and Marisa, D.Sibley, Tito & Meagan, Pat O and Rachel Lamb, Hauser, Sandy, Bill Moss and I am sure there are more to come.) Devils lake camping trips. Chris Frierson with his pants around his ankles when the Forrest ranger came to the campsite. Where's the Ax Joe! Special Olympics Sports Carnival,Cubs Conventions and shoot the Bull trips. Herb hiding a sandwich in the wall at southwest and finding it there the following season. Warehouse Volleyball and late night display projects. Throwing snow on someone while they were in the little boys room (romie was a helper). Switching Rob Lundes and Betty's office. Kevin Komac getting carded for pretty much everything (lotto, beer and the McDonalds monopoly game). TO be honest there are too many memories and too many people to list, because I cherished every memory and friend while I was at Six Flags Great America.
People to find:Everyone except Rob Lunde...Cuz I found him. (I still work with Mr. Lunde). I know I am cursed. Plus I am very grateful that to this day I still keep in touch with a lot of the old Games Gang.
Other info/comments:I am still part of the Six Flags Family and I am working at the New England Park (Mass).
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 16, 2006

Sue Kowalski
Went by: Sue Steiskal & Sue Kowalski
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Seasons worked: 1984-1997
Areas worked: Games and Security
Fond memories:Where to start!? Cubs games, Alabama Slammers, that dive bar on Hwy. 50. Supe/Lead outings to Wisconsin Dells and Wisconsin State Fair (that was before we all knew what sexual harassment was!). HOARK Bingo - CDC was the greatest! Rick Klinghagen's toupee! Sleeping on the conference room table after a long night! LUKEFEST! And everyone's favorite - inventory! Video jukebox in skeedaddle. The old skinny pagers. And let's not forget our uniforms!!!! Bill Trusky annoying me - JK. The sales contest. Saturday nights in August- boy, those were fun. Working center games on employee nights. Phil Gavin - remember him? He is probably still tormenting management.
Other info/comments:I am living in Cincinnati doing the mom thing. I have a 4 year old daughter and 6 month old son.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 16, 2006

Jeremy Doser
Went by: Jeremy
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Seasons worked: 1988-1995
Areas worked: Everywhere (what's a crazy buffalo?)
Fond memories:Always riding the fine line between being promoted and fired. Being ejected from a fast-moving Cushman thanks to the driving of Shawn Lowry. Holiday Inn New Years parties with Wando and the gang. Rob Lunde teaching me to drive stick in the Cushman. CDC back when it was cool (or was it?) to wear plaid polyester vests with blue Gumby pants and a matching clip-on tie. Park walks. Nibbles tournaments in the monitor room. Leaving leftover Everclear punch at Wando's apartment and having his underage sister mistake it for soda.
People to find:We must find Scott Ary, Eric Sagendorph, and Jim Wood, just for starters.
Other info/comments:Still living in the (far) south suburbs, flying the 757/767 for Continental Airlines.
Departments worked: *Games*Office/Group Sales, etc.*Security
Last Updated: February 16, 2006

Todd McMahon
Went by: Todd
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Seasons worked: 1983-1994
Areas worked: Yukon territory,Fort Fun,County Fair and Rampage
Fond memories:Having worked as a ride host, Lead, Supervisor and Senior Operations Supervisor always had a good time even with the long hours.
People to find:Brian King,Margie Freund,Margie Sauls,Naomi Loest just to name a few.
Other info/comments:Working as a Service Consultant at the LeMay dealership in Kenosha and am sitll living in Kenosha.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: February 18, 2006

Rachel Oldfield
Went by: Rachel Lamb
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Seasons worked: 1987-1997
Areas worked: Started in Foods but ended up in the best department of all-GAMES!
Fond memories:I think the best memories are from the years I spent working in the Games office. There was never a dull moment and I'm not really sure how any work ever got done because we spent a lot of time watching all the new ways the supervisors could torture Rob Lunde. For the most part the jokes were taken in good stride but there were a few times over the years that Wando, Jeremy Doser, Tim Foote, Komac, and maybe a little bit of Herb Case/Ivan Voss pushed the limit, which to the office staff, made it that much funnier-sorry Rob. Let's not forget the famous performance of Jeremy Doser and Kathleen Kaperka singing "SunShine Day" at the top of their lungs,that stupid "Tommy, Tommy, Tommy, Oops, thing", and Flo, who always had something good to eat!
Departments worked: *Food Services*Games*Other depts.
Last Updated: February 17, 2006

Gary Baker
Went by: "that good lookin' guy"
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Seasons worked: 1983-1986
Areas worked: County Fair
Fond memories:Miller brewary tours.... flying to St. Lois and telling my parents we were visiting our "sister" park Six Flags over St. lois for park research!!! Did we even go to the park??? I remember allot of Busch beer.... (and a really small hotel room....) (and a really small rental car...) Hanging out at Marc's house... (hoping his sister would be home too) GOD she was hot!!!!
People to find:You know who you are!
Other info/comments:Living in Antioch,with my 14 year old son, Jacob. I.T consultant by day... repo-man by night...
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 17, 2006

Amy Madson
Went by: Amy Willing
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Seasons worked: 1981-1993
Areas worked: Games
Fond memories:So many memories...Coming in at 8am and working until midnight only to go out drinking afterwords and still be in by 8am the next day! Being on the birthday board with Steiskal at a bar in Wisconsin when we were still underage!Doing inventories everyday on that big paper form while standing out at the center units. Kick switches and prize meters. John Kokum and Gary Luke showing off their boxer shorts every day. Being called "Amy Is". Lukefest! Special Olympics Sports Carnival - I still wear my shirts! WI State Fair supe outings. Arcade Nights. Always being the most spirited (or was it obnoxious) department at company events/meetings. The training slide show. Getting one of the two non-polyester skirts from wardrobe and wanting to keep it forever! The "office" above Eagles arcade. Watching fireworks from the roof. Guys wearing rust colored knickers and hats in County Fair. G.A.S.S shoes from Kinney's followed so affectionately by the Roos! Rob Lunde giving me a chance to return to the dept as Training Supe after I had been gone for two years. Dancing to the Carousel Song every morning. Doug Duty as Dr. Frankenfurter at a Games Talent Show. I could go on and on...but most importantly - meeting so many great friends that I still keep in contact with now!!
People to find:The Luke Brothers - Brian, Dave and Gary. Rick Fielder.
Other info/comments:I'm now living in Orlando, FL with my husband, Michael (also a former SixFlager) and our wonderful furry babies (cats!). In addition to regular jobs, we run our own cruise business, so if you know anybody who wants to go on a cruise - check out our website at www.cruisesinc.com/amadson
Departments worked: *Games*Office/Group Sales, etc.*Other depts.*Security
Last Updated: February 17, 2006

Bill Moss
Went by: Bill
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Seasons worked: 1987-2000
Areas worked: n/a
Departments worked: *Games*Maintenance
Last Updated: March 01, 2006

Chris Card
Went by: Icon - Yo Yo Chris Card
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Seasons worked: 1994-2002
Areas worked: I was assigned in every section, but only did work in Orleans
Fond memories:Spades with Big 10, crazy hick bonefire parties with Dave Allen pulling knives on people. Josh always getting really hot and puking at parties. Sleeping in Matt Wilson's sisters bed after passing out, before passing out seeing Larry's naked ass in the air having sex in Matt's parents room. Saturday morning hangovers. Internationals - they weren't the brightest, but they didn't mind working 16 hours a day - even if we were open for 10. Gotta love little stealers pulling money out of their underwear after 2 minutes alone with the LP boys. Hitting some food dept girl in the boobs from a line drive in softball (I got a double). Losing miserably in poker, even if we were only playing 7/27, somehow I'd always end up with 43. Getting a crush on every semi-cute girl I worked with (sorry Kate I wasn't one of your stalkers), but Chrissy Wissy is a nice man, Chrissy Wissy wants to kiss Sam. Making out in the back of Yukon, oops I mean counting tweety bird cages. This is too long and I need to pee. Bottom line. Lots of fun. I wished I could do it again, but then again my liver can't take the alcohol again. P.S. Can't forget seeing Steve Marchildon at the Admiral and him explaining he spent 1,000 there one week because he thought the waitress liked him. But the fondest memory all was being threatened to be shot in my face after firing a dumb 15 year old guy, for flirting with...A GUY.
People to find:All the Big 10 crew, basically everyone that got me drunk everynight since I was 15. Thanks to all for the beer gut. I blame YOU.
Other info/comments:Well I finished college in only 7 years at NIU. One semester I went to a total of 15 classes, and I had 12 credits. I'd like to thank everyone at Great America for my study habits. After SFGA, I moved to Cali and lived with Timmy Legel and Larry White, moved back and was a GM at an indoor amusement crap park, and am now working in insurance in Vernon Hills. It's boring but hey, I don't have to worry about yellow foul lines. I am also engaged and will be getting married in July. Living in Waukegan now, will be moving to Pleasant Prairie after I get hitched, so I need to do as much drinking and partying before that as possible. Josh please tell me you're still not a packer's fan.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: March 01, 2006

Julie (Landreman)Sulamoyo
Went by: Julie Landreman
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Seasons worked: 1992-1997
Areas worked: County Fair, Orleans Place Games
Fond memories:funny, John falling into the boat pond, Kousuke at 15 year old audits, so inappropriate!, and audits next to LJWJr., being the "Ice" whimsical, Herb, Rob, Joe and the gang line dancing at the end of a long night. otherwise, Austin hiding until poor little 15 year old Julie got assigned to the furnace of Pirate's Alley to spend an easy day in the AC at GGA (At least Tito would walk my quarter tray down on top of the water coolers, when he was wearing the brown, What can Brown do for you?) Sunday night inventory with Shawn behind Cirque arcade, and the poor little mouse family that was sent flying into the roaring rapids.
Other info/comments:I moved back to the area 6 years ago, and have been teaching kindergarten in Kenosha for several former coworker's children.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: December 28, 2006

Jonathan Honold
Went by: Jon
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Seasons worked: 1996-2000
Areas worked: Technical Services, so everywhere!!
Fond memories:Wow, good question!! I loved the view from the top of Raging Bull lift. Walking up that lift to check the Aiphones was great exercise!! Then there was the time I was hanging off the side of Sky Trek Tower after retriving the intercom from the motor room!! I pulled the port doors closed and couldn't get it to latch, so I used both hands to pull it shut and turned the key to latch it and the doughnut started to go down. Now mind you I was standing on the top rung of the ladder, because the cables stretched over the years and the ladder didn't go all the way up to the port doors. You had to stand on the top rung to access the door. I was hanging on to the cold steel rung under the port hole watching the cabin go down without me!! I yelled at the top of my lungs, "STOP THAT F!@&ING CABIN!" The stupid maintenance sup., who shall reamin nameless, had pulled the E-Stop in the cabin out, before I was inside. Needless to say they attached an extension to the ladder before next season!! I busted some guest stealing plush form behind Cirque arcade storage once, that was fun, Gurnee PD took him away!! Scaring the shows office girls, in the off season with some of the recordings from the Mooseburger Lodge. Replacing the steel pins in seasonals tool boxes with tooth picks, so when they picked up their tool box it would break and their tools would go everywhere!! Duct taping and using heat shrink wrap to seal seasonal tools together. Hiding the merchandise truck out by Eagle plush storage for parking in the electronics dept. parking spot. Cushman races!! Off roading with the mini-bike out by the Tool-way sign. Working overtime at the Batman!! Making a new soundtrack CD for the Bat Cave, using music from all the Batman movies. I wonder if it's still being used. Working with the Creature Crew during Fright Fest. Putting new things in the haunted houses. Helping in sound system design for the re-modeled floats and Home Town Train Stage. Trying to make each other burst out laughing while doing LIVE park pages!! I made a seasonal almost swear over the park paging system once!! Thank goodness for the kill button!! I could go on and on. Wando and his antics at In-Laws. Derrick Sibley stealing sips of your drinks and showing off his, well you had to be there!! Playing Bill Moss at darts!! Throwing Buddha's little brother Kelly into the plush bins, he thought he was so tough!! LOL Fun times!! Gretta from wardrobe was always a riot!! And calling all units at the end of the season and saying the park was 10-7 for the year!!
People to find:I'll have to think about this one!! I do miss a lot of you that I worked with and hope to see you agian someday!!
Other info/comments:I currently live in Park City, IL. Not far from the park and work as an Audio/Visual Tech for Grainger in Lake Forest. I've been there going on 5 years now
Departments worked: *Maintenance*Other depts.*Rides
Last Updated: February 17, 2006

Meg Ballard
Went by: Meg
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Seasons worked: 1991-1995
Areas worked: All games areas / Cash Control
Fond memories:Convincing my parents that "closers" usually didn't finish until 5am nightly; being convinced by probably Ivan, Herb, Mark or Derrick at the vulnerable age of 15 that mixing Peach Schnapps and Vodka could be fatal - resulting in complete hysterics. Riding around the park after close picking up pop machine money to the sweet melodies of "Halloween" during Fright Fest. Spending 6 out of 8 hours of a shift riding roller coasters when I should have been collecting money!
People to find:Alison Pratt - because I never talk to her!!! Shaun Fitzgerald
Other info/comments:Enjoying sunny Denver, Colorado - but frequent midwest way too often!
Departments worked: *Cash Control*Games
Last Updated: February 17, 2006

cherie urbanik
Went by: cherie pickard
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Seasons worked: 1982-1984
Areas worked: sweeper
Fond memories:going to avolon
People to find:jeff bennet,pat llanas,
Departments worked: *Park Services*Rides
Last Updated: March 08, 2006

Cyndi Swanson
Went by: Cindy Alshouse
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Seasons worked: 1983-1986
Areas worked: County Fair mostly, then Cirque and CDC
Fond memories:Wow, there are so many, some of them not for public viewing though! Employee nights in the park, "Risky Business" on the IMAX, hangin' with Sue, Marc, Gary, Ramash, Kim & Margie in St. Louis, (yes, Gary, we did actually go to the park!) Lukefest and making out with one of the Reget brothers on the picinic table in front of the picture window!! CDC and all those HEAVY quarters. Needing to get the hoppers & mikes fixed by the "sound" guys hoping to see "my guy," Dave. Getting engaged in the gazebo near the park offices on a rainy day. Those are only the highlights!!
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Other info/comments:I ended up marrying "my guy, Dave" in 1987 and we're still married. We are currently living in Colorado Springs where I teach preschool and Dave is a Lt. Col. in the Air Force, teaching at the Air Force Academy. We have two children, Doug, 14 (15 next month), and Lauren, 13. I know I don't keep in touch too well, but I love hearing from you guys. Come visit me!!!
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 17, 2006

Kevin Gertz
Went by: Gertz
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Seasons worked: 1994-0
Areas worked: Games and Attractions
Fond memories:Dead mouse in Center Ring, funnel cake on plush in games holding warehouse after letting guests in to hide them from an almost tornado, sky whirl, closing down the fallen giant due to missing tooth, first time on DDD, best time on DDD - at the start of a huge storm, finding hidden picture painted in the county fair line games, coworkers that rule, coworkers that bite, ah, the high school bands, the female vampires, introduction of the sliders, merchandise interns, smashing a register with a bat, cafe in SFNE with a full order breakfast and lunch - made to order, bonus days, night crew at 17, my favorite female leads, okay enough for now.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 17, 2006

Chris Pfeifer
Went by: Chris Bratzke
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Seasons worked: 1987-1993
Areas worked: n/a
Fond memories:Nominating Nathan for those red hearts, which lead to him getting promoted to lead of the Employee Cafe. I loved working in games. Everyone was so fun. Games I worked: Hooplabaloo (loved it) GGA (big arcade in the center, with actual video games) A racing game where pigs raced when people rolled a ball up a lane. Anyone remember what that was called? Good times, good times.
People to find:Steve Bratzke- Games, Nathan Bratzke- Food Lead Michelle Spangenberg- Funnel Cake, Jeff Taylor- Bugs Bunny Land, Kent Mayer- Games
Other info/comments:Work at Abbott.
Departments worked: *Cash Control*Games
Last Updated: February 17, 2006

Brian Foreman
Went by: Brian
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Seasons worked: 1988-1996
Areas worked: Home Town, County Fair, Northwest, Orleans
Other info/comments:I am now living in the Round Lake area and working for Uline Shipping Supply Specialists.
Departments worked: *Cash Control*Games*Other depts.
Last Updated: February 17, 2006

Michelle Bratzke
Went by: Michelle Spangenberg
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Seasons worked: 1992-1992
Areas worked: n/a
Fond memories:I don't have too many memories of working there except for hating funnel cake, but I met a lot of fun Six Flags people at some house on Streamwood Drive thanks to Kristin Peterson. Anyone else remember those nights?
Departments worked: *Food Services
Last Updated: February 17, 2006

Rhonda Borror
Went by: Rhonda
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Seasons worked: 2000-2004
Areas worked: n/a
Departments worked: *Retail*Rides
Last Updated: June 26, 2006

Josh Dolman
Went by: Josh
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Seasons worked: 1993-2001
Areas worked: 1B for life
Fond memories:By far the best days of my life. Setting off the fire alarm in warehouse. Of course the camping trips. Crab apple wars. Doing extremely dangerous and stupid things with my partner in crime Dave A. Getting Drunk and playing Mario at kevins house. Hell just getting drunk every friggin night. Ending up in a cornfield with dave and Mike Curry with a pocket full of plastic jalapenos after a long night of drinking at U of I. Anyway theres a ton of stuff i could write but ill save those memories for later. Oh yeah two moons. and Kate G. if your reading this you just got e-smacked (still the king after all these years and oh yes the hands were clean).Word!If i give you money will you leave us alone!(that ones for you Mike).
People to find:Just the lead on my first day ever at six flags who left me in scoreboard arcade 2 hours to long and it was a 15 year old labor violation. So he singed me out for two hours earlier without telling me. Anyway Shawn T. 1D lead in 1993 you owe me like $9.70 minus taxes.Also Matt Wilson,Chris Card,Chris Moore,Reyanne,Ricky,Steve Mergner and anybody else who might remember me or i would remember.
Other info/comments:How could i forget Big 10!!! Weve almost got all of us here. Army of one is dead! Big 10 will live forever! I have lost touch with way too many people since ive moved to mass so i would really like to see alot of people again. I think a reunion needs to happen.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: May 05, 2006

Jim Serdar
Went by: Jim
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Seasons worked: 1988-1990
Areas worked: Power Dive/Cajun, ShockWave and Iron Wolf
Fond memories:hmmm...being an extra for the shockwave commercial and riding that beast many, many, many times in a row, THE PARTIES!, have One Fat Hen memorizied (to this day) also Thumper, going to St Louis and work the Fright Nights (Freddy Krueger in the haunted house...too funny) that weekend and only being at that park two weeks prior with Todd, Ken and Paige, went airborne over a guardrail at PD in front of guests(and a round of applause!)during a storm,was Porky Pig in a parade in 90 degree weather and only did that once...ONCE.
People to find:Stephanie, Cheri, Jim, Malissa, and for anyone else who remembers myself...say HI!
Other info/comments:In Grayslake doing Dealer lending for Great Lakes Credit Union
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: March 16, 2006

Cathy Nelson
Went by: Cathy Skoff
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Seasons worked: 1984-1991
Areas worked: Games
Fond memories:Too many to count. I really enjoyed the people that I worked with. Ok, my last entry was way too boring! Oh the memories, walking into CDC and them turning off the lights to see if the new Cirque costumes glowed in the dark, having to sit in the change booth OUTSIDE the airconditioned Skeedaddle, carrying that $500 bank all the way down to Cirque only to have the CDC cushman drive by, being dumped in a garbage can, Skeedaddle inventory and Eagles Nest, working Grad and Navy nights, Lukefest, the eigth wonder of the world, softball in our boxers, Sullivans, some bar in Trevor, Frightfest in St. Louis, Lead/Sup outing to the Dells, ROAD TRIP because we could, and so many more!
People to find:Dave and Gary Luke and Rick Fiedler
Other info/comments:I have been a teacher for the past 13 years. I am married to Ken who worked the nightshift on grounds and we have 2 wonderful children.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 16, 2008

Debbie Lample
Went by: Debbie Lample
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Seasons worked: 1984-1990
Areas worked: Games
Fond memories:to name a few...Sliding a mile at Summer Fest, the 8th wonder of the world, Cure Fest and all the other Fests, Strip Mexican, Finding the perfect spot to watch fireworks - fyi it was the top of Cirque Arcade, Sup Auction...then working in Frog Bog, napping in the buffalo, girls night in the city, In-laws afterwork, set-up and take-down crew, "games conference room", the unicorn in the games conference room, "IHACOJP", the jugglers...
Other info/comments:Currently I'm with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team In Training Program...anyone interested in doing a marathon, triathlon or century ride? Believe it or not I've done 6 marathons and a tri, I've even gotten Cathy (Skoff) Nelson to do a couple triathlons. I'm still in the area, working in downtown. Trying to get a reunion together...please contact me if your interested.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 19, 2006

Julie Janz-McMahon
Went by: Julie
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Seasons worked: 1980-1991
Areas worked: Tidal Wave, Edge, Fling/Gig, Clipper, Rampage, Ride Supervisor
Fond memories:Brian King-it's alittle brown dog and it's very fast.
Other info/comments:I've been married to Todd McMahon for almost 16 years. We live in Kenosha. I work for Paris Presents in Gurnee in Product Development.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: February 19, 2006

kate gucwa
Went by: Kate
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Seasons worked: 1997-2004
Areas worked: Games
Fond memories:1997-I started in County CD, wac-a-mole EVERY day I worked. I only did Fright Fest Sundays cuz I was 15. Games banquet...with my mom!! Julie Knight asked me to apply for the office for following year. My 1st year was a grand total of 8 days. 1998-promoted to Office girl, and all that comes with that. We ladies had parties all the time, Rob would "get jiggy with it," and Luis was our honorary office Supe on days where Southwest was too hot to handle. Herb came in every morning & asked if it was phase 2 yet cuz he didn't want to wear his tie. 1999-was a crazy year, got put under the water faucet outside CDC & had to sneak past Rob doing a training to get a new uniform because we had all gotten unruly in recent weeks & he probably would've fired me had he seen how soaked I was! There are so many memories... 2000-2004 I was a supe in every area of the department, would dance up & down the midway, and even got to sew stuffed animals with Flo one year because of a recent knee surgery. Oh, and my last year, the only year I went to Devil's Lake with the crew, I had a blast. Wish I would've skipped classes the years before so I could've gone.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: May 08, 2008

Mark Klamut
Went by: Mark Klamut
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Seasons worked: 1987-1993
Areas worked: Games, First Aid
Fond memories:Lots. Best memory is meeting my future wife there, Dawn Jackson. But I worked with so many cool people. I particularly enjoyed the GOW contest with Eric Sagenndorph and Michell Eriksen. We had so much material, it was never as easy as we made it seem! Lots of fun - hanging with the bogger chicks, getting plush for muff (or bush). I was shy kid and my time at GA really took me out of my shell. To that end I really owe a lot to Hope Karry and Gail Pichen. I probably would have just slipped quietly through the cracks if it wasn't for their support and encouragement.
Departments worked: *Games*Other depts.
Last Updated: June 14, 2008

Sandy Zons
Went by: Sandy
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Seasons worked: 1987-1988
Areas worked: Front Gate
Departments worked: *Other depts.
Last Updated: March 31, 2008

Kousuke Sasaki
Went by: Kousuke
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Seasons worked: 1992-2002
Areas worked: n/a
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 20, 2006

bebeto dinc
Went by: bebeto
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Seasons worked: 2004-2005
Areas worked: n/a
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Last Updated: February 20, 2006

Alison Monette
Went by: Alison Pratt
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Seasons worked: 1991-1996
Areas worked: CDC
Fond memories:Parties, parties, parties...especially the one at my house where everybody got drunk and then my dad kicked you all out. Being attached at the hip to Meg Ballard. Senior prom. Rocks, paper, scissors tournaments. Having people come up to visit me at Marquette. Getting busted by Mark after crashing my car into a tree. Gregg Leggins' lies. Dancing in CDC with Nate and Carol. Michelle and Ignacio's wedding. The list goes on and on...
People to find:Michelle and Ignacio Gonzalez. Dan Simmet
Other info/comments:Living in Madison, WI with my husband and my dog. Just started grad school. Meg and I are inseparable again. I go to Denver, she comes to Madison, we meet in Vegas. Life is good.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 20, 2006

Colleen Peterson
Went by: Colleen
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Seasons worked: 1998-2000
Areas worked: County Fair
Fond memories:I'm not sure how much I rememeber of those days- but I always loved after work parties and crazy drunken nights. I loved hanging out with everyone after a late night closing shift- either going to Fridays or Denny's or to a crazy party.
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Other info/comments:I now live in Boston, MA finishing up my Master's in Speech Pathology. I am going to be a full time SLP in May for a public school system right outside of Boston. I am having fun living it up and parting hard!
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 20, 2006

Mike Oettel
Went by: Mike
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Seasons worked: 1995-2000
Areas worked: Skee, Southwest, Warehouse
Fond memories:Parties, drinking, hanging out at Denny's every friggin night when we weren't drinking. Smoke breaks during games com, Inventory in Skee, First year Southwest was open, Trips to U of I. I'm from Wisconsin (that's for you Josh). Big Ten, or Army of One Too many good times to list them all.
People to find:The old Gang, Chris Card, Matt Wilson anyone else I worked with and just can't think of right now.
Other info/comments:Working at Abbott for the last 4 years. Currently living in Kenosha, with my wife Anna, and two daughters. BIG TEN FOR LIFE.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: March 16, 2006

Chris Acord
Went by: Chris aka: Kaptain Kaos
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Seasons worked: 1987-1988
Areas worked: Lead on the Power Dive, Part Time Bugs
Fond memories:Everyday was a good memory. Especially for the gang that hung out at B.B.Fields after work.
Other info/comments:Still in the Navy. I Just completed my 2nd tour in Fallujah, Iraq and looking forward to retirement and taking my daughter to Six Flags.
Departments worked: *Entertainment*Rides
Last Updated: February 22, 2006

Mark Murakami
Went by: Buddha or Big Buddha
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Seasons worked: 1991-1994
Areas worked: Everywhere
Fond memories:One of the many, many, many memories would be getting caught in the back of skee with Pat Toto and Sandy Linder eating subs on the free sub day @ 10:00 in the morning!!! Alison - The tree is the fine, I saw it the other day. Herb - Think about becoming a writer. It looks like you have a lot say. I can't beleive that we were able to function at work with all the partying that we did!!!
People to find:Michelle Sapp; Dan Arms; pretty much everybody
Other info/comments:I'm still here in Waukegan!!!!! I'm Still close to In-laws. Anyone up for a drink????? I know Derrick Sibley Will be there!!!
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 23, 2006

Brent H.
Went by: n/a
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Seasons worked: 2000-2004
Areas worked: I work everywhere in games...and even mech.....
Fond memories:Josh ...and My first and second season there along with Dave....Stephen...LOL....First time I met Kevin....Late Nite's at Denny's...I spent way to much time there....Hot tub's....First time In Scooby doo(water works) Very first day in Rapids Rebound!!!...Finding Props with Peter and Andrew for special Olympic's...counting Plush with Peter...I will never look at another plush the same again.....Go-carts....DDD by myself.....First time Meeting Willie!!!!....first time meeting Krystal!!!.....Meetin Beth and Dana...my first yr....Bia and dana....Working warehouse...with lil buddha...and havin flo there to make my day better!!!...havin the time of my life in attractions my last couple of weeks..and how could I forget working with Ashly...and training both her and krystal...to become lead's and sup's.....The Time I had to go to Loss Prevetion and They thought i was stealing....Everyone I've met there besides a couple of people!!!
Other info/comments:United States navy...in Japan
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: May 09, 2008

Samantha Rice
Went by: Sam
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Seasons worked: 1993-1998
Areas worked: Games (Cirque/CDC)
Fond memories:Cleaning out the back rooms with Jim Blockinger and Tim Doyle and screwing around (no double meaning there!!!) more than getting work done with those guys, being a breaker which was the best, never being able to actually do the Crazy Coil game which drove me nuts, Rob Lunde's parties which I shouldn't have been going to, Club Vescova, locking my keys in the car at an early morning softball game, guy drama--the list goes on and on. A ton of fun times!!
Other info/comments:I'm a social worker in Milwaukee where I investigate child abuse. I have a dog, Bazooka, and hopefully will be engaged soon!
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: March 03, 2006

Lisa Toma
Went by: Lisa Tyminski
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Seasons worked: 1996-2000
Areas worked: Orleans, DDD, County Fair, SW
Fond memories:Just about everything except my last summer… but playing capture the flag was still fun; working in County Fair with Kate, Josh, and Herb while Josh had “seizures” in front of guests; cleaning backrooms and almost getting into "trouble"; riding DareDevilDive when it was freezing to keep it working; most of all the people I worked with... I just wish I had been able to go drinking with you guys back then :)
Other info/comments:My husband and I were married in 2005. We recently relocated to Virginia.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: April 10, 2007

Amy Gram
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Seasons worked: 1983-1987
Areas worked: County Fair
Fond memories:Where to begin...let's see...Rick Klinghagen and Bob(Souza, I think) proudly showing off the new "plush" they bought over the winter at every season opening group meeting...sups Dale, Pat, and Steve (I think he was a marine)...leads Roger, Mondo, and Amy.. . hiding my smoking on break from my lead and then sup Rick Fiedler...employee nights where we would torture the Sups and try and win as many prizes as we could...safety slogans such as "Horse play may ruin your day!"... being an Area 1 A Anarchist...waiting in line at CDC for quarters...watching early REM videos... drinking Mickey's Big Mouth Beers...going to Brat Stop, Horsin Around, My Brother's Pub, and a place called Captain's off Highway 50 to drink even though we were underage...LUKEFEST...a very liquored up Cubs game outing...cruising around the Chain of Lakes in a pontoon boat we called "The Party Barge"....going to work so hungover I had to lay down in my game until someone banged on the door to open it...a fest where the liquor caused a game of strip poker to occur...hosting a wild party at my house that ended with a nasty phone call from someone's mom threatening to call the police...BSing my way through work when I had to give breaks at Amazing Alfredo...and finally playing softball in the early hours on a team named Muff Divers.(Because we worked in 1A Muffin Tins, get it?)
People to find:Gary and Dave Luke, Rick Fiedler,
Other info/comments:I've been teaching for 17 years. 7 years in Waukegan and then as a reading specialist in Wauconda for the past 10 years. I've been married for 17 years to Steve and we have lived in Libertyville for 10 years. We have two girls, Maggie 11 and Mari 8.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: April 10, 2007

Matthew Wilson
Went by: Shitty
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Seasons worked: 1993-1997
Areas worked: Orleans place Yukon
Fond memories:There are many moments that I am starting to remember. Me and Chris Card singing the Anally song at the end of the year party. Going campiing and me passing out in the woods for like three hours. One of my favorite moments was when Me, Mike Oettel, Jill, and Josh Dolman went to a sox game and Josh tripped and rolled down the bleachers. God that was funny. Because if any of you know Comiskey those nose bleed seats are steep. Steve Marchildon...That's all I have to say about that. There is nothing like walking through that park on a july day when it is empty.
People to find:The Big Ten Crew \\\\\/////
Other info/comments:I live in LA. Working in the entertainment industry as an editor and having a pretty good time doing that.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: March 09, 2006

Sean Jones
Went by: Sean
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Seasons worked: 1997-2001
Areas worked: East River Crawler, Space Shuttle America, North Side Section Trainer, Stints at DDD, and Go Karts
Fond memories:Working with my Scottish Bros( Neil and Derrick) at Batman in '97. Working as shuttle attendant in Space shuttle america. The Whizzer.
People to find:Gonzo, Jamie Lafayette, everyone I worked with that was fun to work with especially as Columbia Carousel.
Other info/comments:These were the best times I had. I would not have traded them for any other memory. I started dating my Wife there. I met some great people. It was all worth while. Now I am in New Mexico studying for my calling.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: March 17, 2006

sean Jones
Went by: n/a
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Seasons worked: 1997-2001
Areas worked: East River Crawler, Space Shuttle America, North Side Section Trainer, Stints at DDD, and Go Karts
Fond memories:Fun times playing in Shuttle. Had a blast running the trolley with Jamie Lafayette. and the Whizzer.
People to find:everyone who made it fun to work at six flags, David Gramza, Jamie Lafayette, my co leads.
Other info/comments:I ammarried to Bobbie (7 years this Sept) We have a 4 year old son and right now I am studying for my calling in the Mountains of New Mexico. Sorry to all who I never said bye to in 2001.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: March 22, 2006

Linda Landeros
Went by: Linda
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Seasons worked: 1995-2000
Areas worked: everywhere, mostly county fair
Fond memories:wow! I dont even know where to begin. I;d have to start with GGA lead, watching josh get slammed in muffic tins and threated to quit every night handing Pat his name tag and ID. Losing my clip board and Wando making Josh go through all of the garbage cans looking for it, Dennys, the smoking competitions at Dennys, Fridays with Amy and Herb,Working Crystal pitch with my sister, getting pulled over with Mike Ottle, Josh taking a shower fully clothed, Mark Murrens talking in french and acting like everyone should know what he's saying, Wac-a-mole (you know who you are) and the infamous $1.25 I paid to Matt Wilson.I could go on and on but nothing beats...meeting Tim :)
People to find:Everyone. We need to have a SF reunion! :)
Other info/comments:Right now I am working for a Member of Congress and living in Washington, DC
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: April 05, 2006

Jeff Doser
Went by: Danno
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Seasons worked: 1987-1992
Areas worked: Raceway 87, Sky Whirl 88, Splashwater Falls 89, Rides Supervisor 89-92
Fond memories:Good Lord, where do I start. After hours brawl in the In-Laws parking lot, shutting down Tidal Wave for more than an hour to clean up the worst puke disaster I've ever seen, Chris Lienhardt kicking butt at Club Coke, Bill Stephan ripping his leg open on a queue rail, all the keggers in Wisconsin, smoking ciagrs in the cafeteria and stinking the whole place up, white water rampage getting suds, firing Michelle Gaul for wearing fingernail polish, Jim Hartke yelling "Is there a Mike Hunt here!!!!" on the cafteria phone. The wildest and most fun nights were at In Laws. One night Dave Perri, myself and a few others got into a brawl in the In Laws parking lot with a grounds dude. I think I must have consumed thousands of gallons of beer over the years.
People to find:Bill Stephan, Jim Romenesko, Tammy Heilberger, Mickey Rebhahn, Lisa Wilcox. Please email me if you have talked with any of these folks.
Other info/comments:We just moved back to Colorado from Pasadena California. I still work as a Camera Operator for Judge Joe Brown, Judge Judy, Designed to Sell and a ton of other shows. I have a beautiful wife and a boy Mac who turned two on Valentine's Day 2008. We are expecting a baby girl in late May 2008. Those years were the best!! I had such great friends and miss every single one of them. I had such fun every day and would love to go back and do it again.
Departments worked: *Guest Services*Office/Group Sales, etc.*Other depts.*Rides
Last Updated: May 21, 2008

Walter Delaney
Went by: Chip
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Seasons worked: 1992-1996
Areas worked: South, North, Clipper
Fond memories:Ken Phillips laugh. Woody imitating Ken Phillips laugh. Hearing Woody on the park radio ("Park Base to Rides 5", " FFIIIIIIIIIIVE!") Budge imitating Woody on the Park radio. Chewin' w/ Scott Wright. Mechanic Bill running the Wirligig. The MANY nights out at In-Laws, PRs, and Greenleaf. Playing softball at 6:00 am. C.O.W. parties at Kristof's. Breakfast with Gene. Julie Knight throwing tantrums in the Park Ops office. The annual Luau. Training new employees to add boats at Loggers
People to find:Eric Foster, Malcolm Baker
Other info/comments:Happily married since 1998. Two sons: Sean (born 2000) and Kyle (born 2003). Work in Information Systems at Kraft Foods.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: April 10, 2006

Thomas Barry
Went by: Thomas
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Seasons worked: 1997-2000
Areas worked: North, South, and East
Fond memories:Troy Gober hitting an E-Stop at Whizzer with his forehead; Troy Gober hitting a lift Stop at American Eagle for no reason; sinking Boats at Splash, pushing trains out of the safety brakes at Whizzer; being fully certified at Winner's Circle yet having absolutely no clue exactly what to do...ah the good 'ole days!
Other info/comments:I am now living in New York City in the East Village. Law firm by day, Broadway by night, you'll be lucky to get a hold of me. It's a lot more fun than Chicago ever was.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: April 13, 2006

George Martin
Went by: George
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Seasons worked: 1993-1997
Areas worked: Rapids, Power Dive, Condor, Rue Le Dodge, Shockwave, Space Shuttle America, Hometown FM, Triple Play, Orbit, Kiddies, Rolling Thunder, Six Flags Rail Road, Splashwater Falls, Haybaler, et cetera...
Fond memories:Oh, way too many list. Let's see... The German Sisters (aka me, Mike Shirley, Chris Van Daalwyk, and the late, great Tom Pultorak), Kerri "Sweet T" Petricig and crew at Rapids... and who could forget "Lady Luck"?... Watching, er-, other employees dumping laundry detergent in the water to suds Rapids... Me and my man Pat Bolin givin' the 'ol "Awww Yeahhh" at the Almighty Condor. Getting away with all the stupid stuff that we did working for Ken Phillips... My annual parties, aka "Georgeapalooza" I and II... Especially GP I... The dismantling of Thunder was to hard to bear... Going to Six Flags over Georgia with Kenny P, Keith Bell, Joe Malzahn, Phil Masionis, on that pilot "employee exchange" program in 1995. (Boy, did we screw THAT program up or what? Never heard of it? Thats why!) Those awful early morning softball games... Also, the awful after work softball games... Greta in wardrobe was the best.
People to find:Chris Van Daalwyk, Mike Shirley, Kerri Petricig, Keith Bell, Javon McLemore, Ted LaFayette, Eric Roney, Pat Bolin, Ken Phillips, and anyone else I got along with back in the day- you know who you are.
Other info/comments:Working FT in Chicago for global securities Exchange. Also back to school working on my PhD.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: May 08, 2006

Kerri Mihalski
Went by: Kerri Petricig
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Seasons worked: 1994-1994
Areas worked: n/a
Fond memories:Working on Rapids, getting to know the crew, hanging out with everyone outside of work. I made some really good friends.
People to find:George Martin
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: May 25, 2006

newman man
Went by: newman
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Seasons worked: 2006-2006
Areas worked: Grazy Buffalo
Fond memories:i am glad to be part in the guest members iwish all the paticpast good suceess.
People to find:Joy,John,Angel e.t.c
Other info/comments:i live in cotonou i am an accountant in the bank
Departments worked: *Cash Control*Guest Services
Last Updated: May 26, 2006

Jason Stephens
Went by: Jason
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Seasons worked: 88-90
Areas worked: Yukon & Carousel area
Fond memories:The whole Great America experience
Departments worked: *Retail
Last Updated: June 07, 2006

Jim Blockinger
Went by: Jim
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Seasons worked: 1993-1998
Areas worked: Games & Merch
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: July 13, 2006

Joey Andrews
Went by: Joey
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Seasons worked: 1985-1988
Areas worked: Games
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: July 19, 2006

Jennifer Zmuda
Went by: Jenny
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Seasons worked: 1998-1998
Areas worked: Shock Wave, Iorn Wolf
Fond memories:I remember all the fun times I had with people working there. It was one of the best summers I have had.
People to find:Zarah Warnken
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: July 24, 2006

Marcel Mangubat
Went by: Marcelito, Mangubathead
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Seasons worked: 1984-89
Areas worked: n/a
Fond memories:Yes, the Mangubathead has joined this party! I recognize some of the names, but obviously, it's been a while. Great America was fantastic! I still keep in touch with some people, but would love to get reacquainted with the people that I've lost touch with. I mainly "worked" at Party Central (a.k.a. CDC) where I coordinated most of the after work party events. So much fun and so many good memories that I will never forget. As some of you know, I married Jana Rylander and we have 2 Mangubatheads, Ben is 11 and Emily is 8. We live in Fox Lake, Illinois. Jana is a Real Estate Agent for Baird and Warner (http://www.bairdwarner.com/content/agentHome.asp?agentID=173374) and I work for Abbott Labs as a Manager for Quality. Our email at home is mangubats@comcast.net or email me at work at marcel.mangubat@abbott.com. Would love for a get together, perhaps...as in the past... Jana's house? Let us know and I can make that happen...
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: July 28, 2006

Mike Smith
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Seasons worked: 1973-1973
Areas worked: 617
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Last Updated: August 09, 2006

Eric Sagendorph
Went by: Sags
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Seasons worked: 1988-1993
Areas worked: Amazing Alfredo, all of games
Fond memories:Have you ever Googled your own name? Well, I did today and saw that Jeremy listed me under names to be found. Anyway, the times spent with the crew at Great America were incredible. The early morning softball games were a lot of fun and the social life after work was great. I can still remember Joe Wando trying to get me angry argueing Sox vs. Cubs. Well, there will be no more argueing as I can end every disagreement with World Series Champs!!!!
People to find:When is the reunion party?
Other info/comments:I am married with 2 kids and living in Arlington Heights.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: September 19, 2006

Dina Cruz
Went by: Dina Granger
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Seasons worked: 1984-1991
Areas worked: Sweeper
Fond memories:hanging out at avalon, seeing how many oc's I could handle, praying for garbo pull and getting mad if they didn't send me, hiding on the bridge talking to the games guys, splashing people with the squeegie in the rain, spinning the pans
People to find:Any sweepers feel free to email me.
Other info/comments:I am now a "roadie" with my husband of 4 years. He travels to military bases setting up cable systems and I follow along. I guess you could say my job is watching our 2 dogs sleep all day and watching soaps.
Departments worked: *Guest Services*Park Services
Last Updated: August 11, 2008

Becki Doe-Lambert
Went by: Becki Doe or Bec-eye
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Seasons worked: 1991-1997
Areas worked: Everywhere
Fond memories:Wow, where do I start, Working o/c, partying almost everynight, being a balloonie, Dells trips,sleeping in Mark's car because Derrick couldn't be found and had my keys, and much much more.
People to find:Meg B, Derrick S, Mark M. Herb C., Wando, Kevin Messara from Rides,Tito, Sam H.,and much more
Other info/comments:Life is great up here in Mayville,WI which is by Fond du Lac, enjoying married life and still no kids.
Departments worked: *Maintenance*Office/Group Sales, etc.*Other depts.*Retail*Rides
Last Updated: March 14, 2007

Tony Groves
Went by: Tony
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Seasons worked: 1984-1992
Areas worked: Rides
Fond memories:Where does one begin..however, the many people we worked over the summers, the endless partys,and the lasting memories over the years. These were some the best times and always look back on my time at the park with fond memories.
People to find:Sabrina Gentile, Dawn Taylor,Page Sefton,Janet Milke..and the list goes on
Other info/comments:Currently living in Arizona and fly for US Airways. Never know when I might be in your part of the country.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: June 28, 2007

Rick Aiello
Went by: Rick
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Seasons worked: 1988-1999
Areas worked: Front Gate, Cash Control, Sales
Fond memories:First year Ticket Sales: Making up silly rhymes to pass the time.. "That's your ticket, take it to the gate! (OOH)"... Audit Teem... ICC: The disaster... John Curty dancing with his wife to the Carousel Song in the Front Gate Plaza ... Going "Behind Bars" in 1989 ... Working "Day Shift" with Mel Nelson, Patty Grissom, John Schottler (forgive me if I massacre names) and the rest of the Days crew... Becoming a "Traitor" by switching to nights... Zach Madison and the battle of the boombox... Line Games Pickups (Shudder)... Coin Routes (Shudder).... Rich Cunningham and his "Service With A Snarl" Mantra .... Brian Foreman working the coin window... Ed Matulis and his stories... Ed Verenski and Mel smoking in the office, then next year not being able to smoke anymore... "Spirit Week"... Lynda Etzelmueller and her crazy voice... Merle Lundstrom operating "Shiba".... Sending Tubes to and from the Front Gate... Most of my best memories are from Cash Control. I spent some time after my CC stint back at the Gate, then as a Sales Rep for 1 1/2 years.... 12 years in all. I still miss it.
People to find:Good God... I saw Brian Foreman here, Amy DalBello, Candace Sanchez, Holly Herich... man so many I could think of if I could remember them all.
Other info/comments:Working in graphic design for a law firm (5 years).. Living in Chicago
Departments worked: *Cash Control*Guest Services*Office/Group Sales, etc.
Last Updated: October 03, 2006

Danny n/a
Went by: Danthefunnyman
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Seasons worked: 2005-2006
Areas worked: All over as a street character
Fond memories:There were a lot of funny stories, too many to list on here.
Other info/comments:Worked as a street character in 2005 and 2006
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: November 04, 2006

Kathleen Cagle
Went by: Kathleen Kaperka
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Seasons worked: 91-95
Areas worked: Games - County Fair and Office
Fond memories:As I was researching my last name on the web....I found myselfe mentioned next to "Sunshine Day" I just had to check it out.. :) As for memories......Wando....do you still have that crowbar in your car to help start it??? Of course who can forget (in some cases remember) the Taco Bell sign and the deer we would see in the road as we tried to determine who would follow who back to Lindenhurst....ha ha... Loved the softball games and of course In Laws and speaking Spanish to the bus boys at Avalon....how in the world they understood me is beyond me. Lord knows I had no clue what I was saying... Of course those days in the office...definitely entertaining...remember the beloved pass word..."free beer"...oops hope you guys have changed that ....
Other info/comments:I am back in Ft Wayne, Indiana. I am a High School math facilitator. I have 9 1/2 yr old twin boys....
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: November 08, 2006

Herb Case
Went by: Herb
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Seasons worked: 1990-2006
Areas worked: Games, Foods (Salt Water Sal's), Attractions (Rockwall)
Fond memories:OK, so I am with everybody else, where do you start. It was not just a job, that is for sure. All of the really great friends that crossed my path, man were those some great years. Go for the gopher is where I start, cause how can you ever forget the bride and groom monkeys filled with god knows what. There was the road trip to Astroworld and driving 100+ and being passed like we were standing still, Grasser and I holding Christina under the water spout outside of games warehouse during a huge rain storm, working night crew and one of the staff painting various body parts onto the murals, going on late night rides with Mark to Fond Du Lac, it was good therapy and you don't know how much it helped, that great little beach at the end of Highway 50, cheeseburger eating contests with Tim Legel, poker nights at Wandos and the burning of his Moms craft stuff, my 21st birthday (most of which I do not remember thanks to the likes of Rob Lunde), Kelly Murakami slicing my hand open with a razor, Ouija boards, goose poop football, early morning softball, making pizzas at Luigis with Rob Sarle & Lisa Tyminski for supe night and eating more than we put out, that sandwich in the wall was nasty, going to the Milwaukee Zoo, the awesome seats that Alyssa and I ended up with at the Cubs game right behind home plate, the effect that Garth Brooks song "The Dance" can have, almost going skydiving except Pias' car broke down on the way so we couldn't (I think that was an oman, or an o' man), Wando driving away in Pias' car while playing softball, Pat Oldfield and those dang inventory sheets, Alyssa walking into the screen door at my parents old house, all the weddings, open bars, and dance floors that we terrorized over the years, I almost forgot the bathroom trips at ISO sports carnival (1..2..3..FLUSH!), and last but not least......KELLY!!!! Can't believe Wando forgot that one. Big thank yous to all of you that got me through the good times and the bad. You all really are an important part of my life. When I look back on my time there, as frustrated as I was at the end of the season, I look back with a smile.
People to find:Anybody, we need a reunion =)
Other info/comments:Amy Fritz and I got married almost 5 years ago and have 2 little boys, Ethan & Zachary, and one more on the way in February, then we're done! =) I currently work at Walgreens Corporate in Bannockburn.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: November 21, 2007

Shawn FitzGerald
Went by: Shawn
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Seasons worked: 1985-1994
Areas worked: County Fair > CDC > Supervisor/Managerial
Fond memories:There were three Periods for me at SFGA. 1) Working Kid's Fest as a 15 yr old and hearing Bozo say "Shit". 2) Before entering CDC 3) CDC and after. Funny Memories: *Cushman races with CashControl before the park opened. *Starting HOARK Bingo, CDC Coat Monster, and Sneaky Snake the CDC guardian with Jeremy Doser. *Convincing Jim Woods that he won a free lunch at the Cafeteria by knowing the safety slogan. *SLEEP La Pink Baby! -Thank you Cindy Day :) *Pepsi Volcanos - Again, thanks Cindy Day's party. *Love Splats! -starring Marisa and Wando *Cash Control Mel. The only employee that I ever saw smoking every day on the job! *Hiding behind the red curtains in the old conference room during an entire Supervisor staff meeting as a seasonal. *Hearing "Noah, build an Ark!" from some splashwater falls employee right before the park was closed due to a downpour...and before the kid was apparently fired for "inappropriate use of microphone." *Hideous plush characters (especially the Joker from Batman)
People to find:Meg Ballard, Tim Foote, Ivan Voss, Amy Bolin, The Eriksen sisters (or was that SIS-STAHS!?!).
Other info/comments:I live in Dallas Center/ Grimes, Iowa with my wife and two daughters. I currently work for a communications production company as a producer/editor. If you're every passing through Des Moines, look me up.
Departments worked: *Cash Control*Entertainment*Games
Last Updated: November 09, 2006

Kendall Kirkpatrick
Went by: Shithead
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Seasons worked: 82-94
Areas worked: Sticky Fingers (Gak!), Eagle's Flight, Demon, Railroad, Power Dive, Batman, Rampage, Everything.
Fond memories:Parties, parties, parties! What's the name of the game...? 6 AM Softball, Canoe Races, Operations Luau, The Infamous Splashwater Falls Duck Shoot (hellllp meeeee!), BB Field's (before In-Laws), Gene Schmidt stories, Cedar Point trips with "The Jetsons", No Talent Night-"Ray & The Dacrons", OC shifts back-to-back-to-back-to-back...
People to find:Freddie Greco, Jeff Anderson (Power Dive '88), Gretta*Frank, Mindy McBride, Steve Sherman
Other info/comments:Working for Eaton as Product Sales Manager, Midwest for the Hydraulics Group. Eagle's a flatride!
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: December 05, 2006

Jeannie Jordan
Went by: Jeannie Scully
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Seasons worked: 1985-1993
Areas worked: Sweeper, Sweeper Lead, Ops Training Lead, Sweeper Supervisor - ocassional Rides during the late Fall
Fond memories:Oh my, sooooo many! 6 am softball games, breakfast @ BK, after hours parties, Big Bash. Grouping, park walks.....The Garbo Pull. What fun we had!
People to find:Alex L., Stephanie & Dave, Rachel M., the Brians, Mike Kocevor, James, Al......basically, any of the sweepers (and a few other departments! Any of the Ops Sups or Training Leads - Larry T., Alfredo, Ken P., etc) I still keep in touch with a few of the SFGA alumni :-)
Other info/comments:Married, living in Des Plaines, working in Human Resources for Walter E Smithe furniture, have a 6 year old daughter and 4 month old daughter :-)
Departments worked: *Park Services*Rides
Last Updated: December 28, 2006

Lori Hartwick
Went by: Lori
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Seasons worked: 1985-1992
Areas worked: Front Gate 85-86, Personnel(HR) 86-88, Maintenance 88-92
Fond memories:I just remember working with alot of great people over the years. Tons of fun. I started working in Season Pass in '85 (that's when we took SP pictures in a trailer out in the parking lot). 1986 I worked in Personnel hiring the seasonal staff until 1988 when I got the Maintenance Secretary postion untl 1992 when I became pregnant with my first child. Well, 14 years later, 2 sons (14 and 12 years of age) and I still have great memories SFGA. Take care, Lori '85-'92
Departments worked: *Maintenance*Office/Group Sales, etc.*Rides
Last Updated: January 14, 2007

Jim Dobson
Went by: n/a
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Seasons worked: 0-0
Areas worked: n/a
Departments worked: *Maintenance
Last Updated: January 22, 2007

Jason Holden
Went by: jwoody
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Seasons worked: 1987-1997
Areas worked: all over the park
Departments worked: *Retail*Rides
Last Updated: February 02, 2007

Michael Huntley
Went by: Dolomite
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Seasons worked: 1984-1990
Areas worked: paramount club
Fond memories:hanging out with fred, whitney, webb and the whole of the eastside crew............
People to find:fred, whitney, webb.
Departments worked: *Entertainment*Guest Services
Last Updated: February 15, 2007

Crystal Masionis
Went by: Crystal Yusten
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Seasons worked: 1994-1995
Areas worked: rides
Fond memories:I had a very fun time working at the park, but anyone who remembers me will know I met my husband (Daniel Masionis)there and we now have 3 wonderful children.
Other info/comments:I live in Illinois and we have 3 children one with CHARGE Syndrome.
Departments worked: *Retail*Rides
Last Updated: February 15, 2007

Kate Kristan
Went by: Kate
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Seasons worked: 1993-1998
Areas worked: Games/CDC/Training/Loss Prevention
Fond memories:Being called a translator, while I sat next to a blond friend (you all remember who she is). Hoarker bingo. Getting to send peope to jail. Watching them pull money of places that money should never go. There are really too many memories to list, plus somethings are better left in the past. If no one else remebers the dumb stuff I did, I am not reminding them.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 16, 2007

Anastasia Rjabenko
Went by: nastuha
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Seasons worked: 2007-2007
Areas worked: crazy buffalo
Departments worked: *Cash Control*Entertainment*Food Services*Games*Guest Services*Landscaping*Maintenance*Park Services*Rides
Last Updated: March 14, 2007

Dawn Ball
Went by: Dawn Green
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Seasons worked: 96-99
Areas worked: Southwest Mostly and Training
Fond memories:What wasn't my favorite memory? Who could forget JuDawny Jam?
People to find:anyone.....David Gramza...how about that name from the past
Other info/comments:Currently I live in Romeoville, IL. Turned the BIG 3-0 this year and have been married for 5 years. No kids, but got 2 dogs.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: June 23, 2007

Holly S.
Went by: Holly King
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Seasons worked: 1987-1989
Areas worked: Photozine in County Fair, Shirt Shop in County Fair, a little casual pooling
Departments worked: *Retail
Last Updated: March 19, 2007

Games Gang
Went by: n/a
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Seasons worked: 1976-2007
Areas worked: Games
Fond memories:We are trying to put together a reunion for anyone interested. The date is July 29th at Van Patten Woods (of course!) at 12:30 in shelter A. Anyone interested should contact Debbie Lample at debb29@aol.com or 847.682.3842
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: March 22, 2007

Jorge GONZALES
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Seasons worked: 1980-1980
Areas worked: 617
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Last Updated: March 27, 2007

Andrea Harris
Went by: Andrea ferguson
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Seasons worked: 1989-1991
Areas worked: Music hall and Character/escort
Fond memories:LOL which memory We always had a great time. The thing I remeber most is when I see Micheal ( you know who you are) Walking back stage We would yell "Hey you, Get into to my car" and so on as the song goes. Dang I am showing my age lol.
People to find:Cara, Amy, anyone is the shows dept back then
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: March 29, 2007

Tony Stokman
Went by: Tony
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Seasons worked: 1987-1993
Areas worked: All
Fond memories:I loved everything about Six Flags and feel that my experience at the park (Whether in Games or Security) has really helped me succeed in life. Although I was somewhat shy and not a big part of the social scene I have countless memories. My fondest memories were the following: Cirque CDC (What ever happened to Val Petri) / Alfredo (I was forced to break out of my shell) / Racing around the park in the cushman / Accidentally cutting power to an entire section of the park / Taking skee ball inventory late at night / late night interrogations / Visits by girlfriends in the security room !!! (Don't tell anyone) / Having great employees in internal security / The day I interrogated 10 employees in one day / Being the only one not to be busted at a late night party (Boy was it cold in that cornfield) / Studying for flight exams while at Cirque CDC / Visits by all of the lovely ladies of the games department to the CDC counters / etc......
Other info/comments:Amazingly enough, I have been married for 11 years. My wife Jenny and I met in a parking lot of all places and have two kids (Emma and Matthew) and enjoy everyday of life together. I am the Director of Planning and Analysis for Rite-Hite Corporation and run an E-Bay business on the side. My wife stays busy at home looking after the kids, helping with E-Bay and picking up after me. Check out my E-Bay site (RUSSELSTOLL) Also - My E-mail address is TSTOKMAN@RITEHITE.COM
Departments worked: *Games*Security
Last Updated: April 05, 2007

Kevin Scheer
Went by: Scheer
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Seasons worked: 2003-2007
Areas worked: n/a
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: April 10, 2007

Dirk Wethington
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Seasons worked: 1984-1987
Areas worked: Games Lead, mostly Cirque
Fond memories:All of them. Brat Stop, My Brother's Pub, some dive bar. Lots and lots of parties and outings. Spud Falduto getting caught in the rain working remotes and having his temporary black hair dye run down his face. Did I mention the parties? And the ladies, oh god the ladies.
People to find:Donna Skyrpnyk, Valerie Starr, Doug Duty, Terry Criswell (why won't you ever call me?), Debbie and Chris P. Did I mention Donna and Valerie? I was so in love with those two . . . Oh, and Christie P!
Other info/comments:Still in Illinois, but in Bloomington working for corporate State Farm in Human Resources.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: April 12, 2007

Tim Holtz
Went by: Fox Mulder (FBI)
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Seasons worked: 1994-1998
Areas worked: Games Electronics
Fond memories:People who haven't worked at Great America can't understand how much fun it was to be there. I can hardly wait in lines for the rides anymore since we got to do "morning testing" of the coasters (ie 10 rides on the same coaster... with no lapbar on the Eagle!! Wow was that fun!) Great stuff. What makes the difference are all the great people who work there. I know everybody else lists the same thing, but i can't say enough about how this was my favorite 'work family' I could imagine having!
People to find:I keep in touch with a few people still, but would love to shout out to Barb Meinecke! (aka Agent Scully)
Other info/comments:Living in Indianapolis with my wonderful wife, Laura and our new son, Carson!
Departments worked: *Games*Maintenance
Last Updated: April 16, 2007

Pam Diedrich
Went by: Pam Bernard
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Seasons worked: 1980-1986
Areas worked: Foods
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Departments worked: *Food Services
Last Updated: April 29, 2007

Kathleen Lambert
Went by: Kate Emerson
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Seasons worked: 1984-1986
Areas worked: All areas. Balloons was a wandering gig back then.
Fond memories:Too many to count or even remember. A friend and I used to say we would one day own the place and live over the Emporium in New Orleans Place. My favorite time in the park was after closing when the fog would roll in and just the street lights were on. Beautiful! Another favorite memory was walking lost kids to Lost Parents. Often a girl with 50 balloons in her hand was the only person they would go with. We always gave 'em a balloon for free, too. The kids always stopped crying then.
People to find:John Curty-Do you know the way to the WWR now? Dave Brown-or maybe it was Dan (ha, ha!) All the old Balloonies!
Other info/comments:I live in the area with my husband, two kids, and often miss the park. Funny how the place does that...I work in education.
Departments worked: *Retail
Last Updated: May 02, 2007

Kimberly Yeaton
Went by: Kimberly, Berly, Bozo
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Seasons worked: 1989-1993
Areas worked: Games, CDC
Fond memories:I have to start with the whole Games Gang. What a kooky bunch of folks, and what a great time we had. My favorite parts had to be Cindy Day's parties, working in CDC with the CDC gals (sorry Sean, Scott and Doser - but the Lady Leads ruled that cage!), pre-season picnics and the famous softball games, and just about everything else. From Brian Hauser and Tracy Mikols in Skee when we still had skee machines to Christy Poquette and Cindy Day laughing at me trying to use the microphone for the first time in Porky Pig Races....to my love of the Whac-a-mole. I had such a great time. I'll be forever indebted to Wando and Sarle who saved my butt too many times to count (Poor Sarle who accidentally came in early and ended up filling change machines with me because I was alone). And a little mention to my Antioch boys - Jim Woods, Scott Reimers, Herb Case and Brian from warehouse. Big hugs to you all!
People to find:The interns from '92, John Carlin and Bill Kwiatkowski. And Cindy Day, The rest of you are already here!
Other info/comments:I've been in IT forever - worked with Sagendorph at 3Com for a while (which was funny as heck). Also worked at Woodland Middle School for a while. Currently living in Denver testing software.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: May 03, 2007

Richard Dopp
Went by: Ricky
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Seasons worked: 1996-2002
Areas worked: Games - County Fair, Holding Warehouse
Fond memories:Wow, it's been a while. I think the most fun was working pre and post season. We were able to screw around alot more with out getting in trouble. And of coarse, as I think it was Josh that mentioned it, setting off the fire alarm in the games holding warehouse. Wasn't our fault, fright fest smoke machine wouldn't turn off!! And I know I never forgot those crab apple wars, and don't forget when we used the water balloons too. Every year was great in it's own way. I don't think I'll ever forget the people I worked with, well, maybe for a while, but when reminded I'll remember. Hey Kelly (aka lil buda), if you read this, remember the little flour trick on Daves car? Oh yea, that was great. Sorry Dave. Well, to anyone that reads this, I would love to get in touch with you all again. And I still show the pictures to friends of the camping trip!!
People to find:Kelly, Josh, Dave, Niki, (why can't I remember anyones names!) Peter, Stephan, and everyone else that remembers me.
Other info/comments:I am now engaged, and as of 5-15-07 my fiance is 4mos pregnant. Just recently got laid off, so I am currently looking for work. Any ideas anyone?
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: May 15, 2007

Dr. Coin Not
Went by: Dr. Coin Not
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Seasons worked: 1988-1997
Areas worked: CDC/Monitor Room
Fond memories:'Coining' the phrase "Ya Pias". Hiding drawings of DCN all over in CDC (in the air conditioner, in lil' Eriksen's hot cocoa, etc). Being bisected. Rat Bastards. Robbing Alison Pratt when she was working the window. Nibbles. Lemon Chill Boy. Watching CCTV basketball. 'but tomorrow's Saturday.' Playing Cabal all day on set up crew. Throwing snow over the stall on Ivan after his third shat of the day (set up crew). Driving the Security Mitzu (with light bar) during off season. Hacking into anyone's computer and f'ing with them (Help! I'm a bug!). Asking poignant questions to a Hindu - could you eat a beef pot pie if you were really careful and took out all the pieces of meat? The Red Tape (when I get a hold of you, God bless ya). Filthy Animals. Giving instructions like 'While you're doing meter readings, you're not supposed to play any games. But if you do, try Attaxx. It's kick dick!' Knowing that CDC was responsible for blocking the Parade exit TWO NIGHTS IN A ROW for over 45 minutes because we parked the truck in front of the gate. Dancin' Pounds away. Dancin' out of Harm's way. The long-lived 'Foote/Oldfield aerobics weight-loss program'. The head first slide in morning softball. Introducing people to Tom the Painter. Getting Rob Lunde to drop the f-bomb every Sunday night during inventory. Watching Lunde go off and Jeremy Doser walking up to him and handing him a moist towelette. Pitching impossible to win scenarios for games that had too high COS (milk cans swinging on chains and using whiffle balls, removing the 10-point sensor from skeeball machines, etc.). Watching JC beating up a filing cabinet in the bone yard. You ain't got no legs, Lt. Dan. Redbeard and his whole gypsy family. Yelling horrible obscenities at Pat Oldfield during audits in front of EVERYONE. Being practically molested at parties by a certain 'less than desirable' girl. Clown's Lounge. Eating dog food on several occasions (no trickery needed).
People to find:You know who you are.
Other info/comments:I'm a guard. I work in a shack!
Departments worked: *Games*Security
Last Updated: May 28, 2007

Jim Firman
Went by: Firman
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Seasons worked: 1992-1998
Areas worked: Grounds/Park Services
Fond memories:Pre-opening. Those 24 hr days days getting the Park ready for opening
Departments worked: *Park Services
Last Updated: May 30, 2007

Becky Klessig
Went by: Becky K
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Seasons worked: 91-94
Areas worked: Rides/Columbia/Tower/Power Dive/Shockwave
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: June 09, 2007

Amy Dal Bello
Went by: Amy
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Seasons worked: 1990-1993
Areas worked: Cash Control
Departments worked: *Cash Control
Last Updated: June 12, 2007

michelle scott
Went by: shelly
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Seasons worked: 0-0
Areas worked: n/a
Departments worked: *Other depts.
Last Updated: June 15, 2007

Adam Kawa
Went by: Adam
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Seasons worked: 1988-1994
Areas worked: White Water Rampage, Iron Wolf, Roaring Rapids, Batman, North Side Rides Supervisor 1993
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: July 01, 2007

Tito Colon
Went by: Tito
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Seasons worked: 1990-2000
Areas worked: n/a
Other info/comments:Live in Alexandria, VA by one DC Area Airport (Reagan). Working as a Software Support/IT Consultant in Northern Virginia by the other DC Area Airport (Dulles). Still rooting for the Cubs and Bears! Missing Summerfest and The Taste.
Departments worked: *Cash Control*Games*Other depts.
Last Updated: July 06, 2007

John Fifarek
Went by: John
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Seasons worked: 1982-1986
Areas worked: Retail /Tintype in Yukon and Orleans
Fond memories:What a blast from the past! Goofing off in the darkroom and the attic at tintype. Dressing up as Abe Lincoln and going on rides during work hours-how did I not get fired? Roy Rogers hotdogs! Parties, softball,the concerts, and all the hyjinx that came with being a teenaged idiot! - way too much to list.
People to find:Shout outs to Robin Johnson, My buddies Alvin Miller(remember the contest?) and Jeff Eastman, Stephanie Shively, Angie M, Brenda Williams, Karen Gomolski, Leah Paz, Laura Govekar, Sue Olson, Brian Hrupka, Jill B, Michelle M, Cindy, Carol Haun, Peter H, - I know im missing so many, but you were all so fun!
Other info/comments:I havent thought about my days at Six Flags in so long. It was so much fun back in those days and I wouldnt trade them for anything - oh to be that young and carefree again! Im loving life. . I live in Milwaukee and work as an anti fraud consultant for a large downtown insurance company.
Departments worked: *Retail
Last Updated: July 10, 2007

Phillip Masionis
Went by: n/a
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Seasons worked: 1993-1997
Areas worked: Triple Play, Orbit, Kiddies, Whizzer, North Side Training Lead
Fond memories:Ahhh, where to start. All the late nights at Denny's and the Avalon. The trip to Cedar Point, and yes I too remember the trip to Six Flags over Georgia. The late nights in the Orbit lot, good friends, and good parties. Most of all the night crazy ass Keith, Jacob, and Mike swam across the pond that linked the Employee, and guest parking. You couldn't pay me to do that.
People to find:Ken Phillips, Jacob, Mike Davis, Keith (are you still pissed at me) Bell, Pat Bolin, Jerome Ratliff III, too many to list.
Other info/comments:Schaumburg, IL
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: July 14, 2007

Joey Morales
Went by: n/a
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Seasons worked: 1991-1993
Areas worked: Games
Fond memories:During a rainy night in 1992 I had everyone including the guests doing the Hokey-Pokey in County Fair.
People to find:Just want to hear what everyone is doing now.
Other info/comments:Living in Colorado with Brandy and our two kids. I am currently working for a company in the IT Dept. monitoring and maintaining their systems.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: July 16, 2007

Jason RING
Went by: jAY
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Seasons worked: 2001-2001
Areas worked: n/a
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Last Updated: July 18, 2007

Jessica Rodriguez
Went by: Jessie Mooren
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Seasons worked: 1994-2001
Areas worked: Rides
Fond memories:I had so many great memories working at Batman with Jerome, Ted, and James my first year. The rest of the years had their own unique experiences. Meeting many great people and spending lots of hours partying after work. I must say I will never forget the people and the good times we had.
People to find:Too many people to name.
Other info/comments:I have two kids now, work third shift at the Medical College of Wisconsin and live in Oak Creek.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: August 01, 2007

Brian Wright
Went by: Brian or Farmboy
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Seasons worked: 1985-1992
Areas worked: Pictorium, Music hall
Fond memories:Doing the underwear runs backstage!!! Scotty and Schmoo!! All of the Techs at Music Hall and working the Pictorium as a lead my first year. Good Times! Good Times!!
People to find:All from the theatre around the times I was there.
Other info/comments:Living in Texas.
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: August 02, 2007

Norma Seehawer
Went by: Norma Ramsay
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Seasons worked: 1977-1985
Areas worked: Park Operations/Food Operations
People to find:Barry Heber, Dan Baldwin, Gene Schmidt
Departments worked: *Food Services*Office/Group Sales, etc.*Rides
Last Updated: August 12, 2007

Krystal Johnson
Went by: Krystal
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Seasons worked: 2007-2007
Areas worked: n/a
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: August 25, 2007

Barb Statkiewicz
Went by: Cookie or Big Top Barb
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Seasons worked: 1991-1998
Areas worked: Seasonal Mechanic for all rides//Tool Crib Operator//Ride Op for Shockwave, Whirligig, Lobster, AGR, Big Top, Fiddler's Fling, Iron Wolf and American Eagle, and Lead Op at AGR/BigTop/Fling and others when needed..
Fond memories:As much as I hated being known as "Linda's Sister", I owe her for the great times I had there. If it wasn't for Six Flags, I would have never come out of my shy-shell. Hal Bouma..."it's that you Barb?!" &"Envy me!". Playing "Name that Puke" (a bit sick twisted but it past the time). Secret hand signals, getting 25 names & phone #s in 1 shift, asking guys what color & size underwear they wore (Lisa started it!). John Holmes, Sean, Mary, Paul, Dave Rowe, etc. I loved my AGR/BigTop/Fling crews, both 92 & 93 & remember the many days of working in the hot sun at Fling as puke flew around in circles. Gober - "Why do they call you Big Top Barb?". Coming in early to brasso AGR & going to Avalon for a great cup of joe. Riding Batman during the commercial shoot & yelling "Dozer ... goats!" (you fill in the blank-I know you know it!) Telling Dozer what I thought of him (darn it felt good). Getting in a fight w/Bill Stephen for doing something totally wrong in every professional sense (Todd D. sorry, but I had to do what I did). Not being allowed to demote myself (being told either stay at AGR as lead or we will move you to Condor/Rou le Dodge as a lead, but we won't demote you...how that was supposed to justify things still puzzles me). How terrible the sup's communication was when it came to me wanting to demote myself, how they tried to stop me from getting a job in another department, & how surprised Misty's face was when she heard the whole story. Oh, the sweet justice when the words from her mouth said, "you can take that transfer to maintenance; I am sorry for all the troubles." The awesome times I had working in the toolcrib & in Ride Maintenance w/some of the most sweet, but sometimes misunderstood, men in the park - The Maintenance Dept - 4800!. Wearing my blues, shorts in the winter & carharts in the winter-I felt like Ralphie's brother ("I can't get up!"). They gave me alot of grunt work but I loved every minute of it & wouldn't trade it for nothing! We shared sound wild times together-WILD-I will leave it at that (I do recall a late night swim..hehe)(:P). Doing 3 Blow Jobs (the drink, geez!) at the Inlaws & drinking beers w/the Chief, Fallos, Hank, Steve, Speedy, etc. Leaving maintenance on rather unfortunate circumstances & to those that were behind what happened-I forgive, but I never forget. You taught me a HUGE lesson in life. But, still, in a nut shell, I would NEVER forget what happened in my stint w/SFGA...the co-workers, the guests, the trips, the afterhours.
People to find:The most talented person in the entire world - Kris Jones! I keep in touch w/Tim Hrynewyz, Tony Toto & Hal Bouma. I would love to know what has happened to my crew in 92 and 93, & anyone else I worked w/that was part of a Flat Ride Crew. These were often the forgotten souls that got the shaft. They worked hard, didn't ask for much & knew how to make the best of what they had, even knowing that all they will get is a 30 minute lunch by themselves when major crews got 45 mins & had the opportunity to lunch w/their crews. Even w/getting the shaft, they still knew how to have fun & never had an air about them...unlike many, many, people on the majors (I think you know who you are). In maintenance, I would love to know how those that took me under their wings are doing - Fallos & Speedy, amoung others. Also would love to know how Waz, Pearsall, Tiddens, both electrical Brians, Candy, & others.
Other info/comments:Live in Moline, IL, five minutes away from my sister Linda (the Whizzer SunGod) w/my boyfriend Tim of almost 8 years & our two beautiful German Shepherds. I have a BS in Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration from WIU & a MBA from University of Phoenix & am employed with Nestle Purina as a Logistics Technical Specialist. IRONY: You know...my goal fo getting my recreation degree was to use it towards working higher up in SFGA. I would have loved to have gone into management in SFGA; but I wasn't one of the "gang"...Some things weren't meant to be. That's okay...no regrets.
Departments worked: *Maintenance*Office/Group Sales, etc.*Rides
Last Updated: August 29, 2007

Kim (Galinis) Hinrichs
Went by: Kim
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Seasons worked: 1987-1991
Areas worked: Bugs Bunny Land, Eagle, Big Top/Fling/Ameri-Go-Round, Iron Wolf - Ok so most of South Side
Fond memories:Some of the best memories of my teenage years were at SFGA - Squeegee fights with the sweepers after a big rain, dancing to the Carousel song in the morning, getting kicked out of Burger King after closing, working O/C and then going out afterwards with bunches of people, learning to stand up to others and making large groups of sailors behave themselves. Flirting with the guys on Raceway!
People to find:Mike Foley, Becky Bratzke, Ruben and Ivan, everyone else I worked with!
Other info/comments:Married, living in Boise, Idaho as a Social Worker, getting ready to go back to school and get my master's!
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: September 02, 2007

Brandon Brookbank
Went by: Brandon or Randy
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Seasons worked: 1988-1989
Areas worked: The Tidal Wave, Bugs Bunny Land, Yankee Clipper, Loggers Run, The Recording Studio
Fond memories:My favorite memories of Six Flags were the after hours parties. I loved getting away with things on the rides that we couldn't during regular hours. I haven't been to Six Flags since I worked there... do they still wear those silly looking sailor outfits?
Other info/comments:My two favorite places are gone: BB-Hell and The Tidal Wave. Please pause for a moment of silence.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: September 03, 2007

John Vescova
Went by: John
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Seasons worked: 1997-1998
Areas worked: Caricature Booth near the Eagle and County Fair Food Court
People to find:Dave Hutchinson, Carolyn Studey, I knew many people and we all had fun. The ladies in county Fair hats.. Samantha? Shannon Fruend
Other info/comments:I live in Phoenix area.. Goodyear AZ. I am a REALTOR with Century 21 Arizona Foothills, www.Johnvescova.com. If you are looking to move down here call me 623-341-3031. We should get a Six Flags here in AZ, Phoenix is the 5th Largest city.
Departments worked: *Retail
Last Updated: September 07, 2007

Laurice Marier - DuBay
Went by: Lauri Marier
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Seasons worked: 1988-1994
Areas worked: Entertainment
Fond memories:No Talent Night! Bad Taste Ball! Never failed to be over the top!
Other info/comments:Working in Production with the "other company" (Disney) since 1994 and having a great time! Just married in December 2006. Please let me know when you're in town!!!
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: September 11, 2007

kristen Gentes
Went by: Kristen Bacsa
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Seasons worked: 1988-2007
Areas worked: Characters
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: September 11, 2007

Kristopher Jones
Went by: Kristopher Jones
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Seasons worked: 1991-0
Areas worked: Entertainment
Departments worked: *Entertainment*Rides
Last Updated: September 11, 2007

Trisha Traut
Went by: Trisha Hildebrand
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Seasons worked: 1989-2004
Areas worked: Show Wardrobe, Characters, Music Hall
Other info/comments:Living in Sun Prairie, WI, working for Electronic Theatre Controls
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: October 01, 2007

Steve Traut
Went by: Steve Traut
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Seasons worked: 1990-1994
Areas worked: Entertainment Sup (Different duties every year)
Fond memories:Entertainment Awards Night, First Fright Fest, being introduced to my wife (Trisha Traut [Hildebrand]), asking her out for the first time in front of 3000 people in Hometown Square over the PA (okay just the monitor speakers)... This is is not in order of ranking...
Other info/comments:After SFGAm... Chicago Spotlight (6 mo), Sesame Street Live tour (3 yrs), MGM Grand Las Vegas-EFX (Vari-Lite guy & Show Control) (3 yrs), Electronic Theatre Controls (ETC) (Technical Communications Manager) (coming up on 8 years)
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: September 12, 2007

Todd Stickney
Went by: Stick
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Seasons worked: 1987-2006
Areas worked: n/a
Fond memories:Met my wife there and made friends that I will always treasure. Many years of great memories and wonderful experiences. A few funny highlights: Late night Fright Fest set-ups... focusing lights on Monster dislays with Rob Lee and Nelson Placa - "I'm O.K.!"(Nelson hanging from the gutter at Aunt Martha's after the ladder fell to the ground with him still on it.) Concerts... Laurie and Rob yelling back at me at midnight...Larry Knoff and his "Little Brother" eating chicken at the Catering Tent. Tommy Fenzel and a pair of pliers stuck to his belly courtesy of David Carter. Christmas in July parties at Circletree Apartments... Phrases like "Butter my muffin Boz" and "Whatever Joe!" "PLACES!" - Karen Carbaret to David Carter at 2:00am in his apartment. David very angry and sleepy in his Alien Abductee pajamas. A.J. Dumas saying " We almost lost Doogie" when Randy Frost very nearly strangled Brian Fischer between shows. "The Lutheran Bootherhood" - A.J.Dumas, Keith Fels, Todd Stickney Rich Ledeher appearing as one of the baby lions in the Chinese Acrobat Show in Grand Music Hall on his last day. Dan Holman putting toilet paper in the back of Joe Machota's pants when he went out to do Pee Wee Herman... one of the funniest things ever seen in GMH by yours truly. Damqua... Saqua... A.K.A Mark Schuster "Moon River" (songs to pee by)-courtesy of the Millikin Gals Camping at Devil's Lake... forgetting my keys at a "friend's" apartment "Plink" between shows in GMH Hey Spy! Watch me buff the GMH stage floor - oops! There goes another footlight! Going to In-Laws (BB Fields) for "ONE Beer"....
People to find:Rob Lee Butch Noland Steve Bodziak
Other info/comments:Currently work as Senior Event Production Manager for AVT Event Technologies at the Hyatt Regency Chicago
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: September 12, 2007

Katie Fischer
Went by: Katie Smith
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Seasons worked: 94-2006
Areas worked: Entertainment. Mostly Characters
Fond memories:There are too many to name.
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: September 12, 2007

Debi (Bickwermert) Bachmann
Went by: Debi
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Seasons worked: 1987-1989
Areas worked: BB-Hell, Rapids
Fond memories:There were too many to even begin to count.
People to find:I saw a few on here....Todd and Julie McMahon, and Adam Kawa but it would be fun to hear from Cindy Bombkamp, Mae Redila, Rosemary Hutton, Mike Foley, Andy Schwanke or anyone who worked in BBL in 87-88 and Rapids in 89
Other info/comments:I'm still living in Racine and I have 3 gorgeous daughters ages 13,11 and 9 and another one on the way in a few weeks. Kim Galinis (now Hinrichs) is still one of my closest and best friends and is God Mother to 2 of my kids (maybe 3 soon).I'd love to hear from anyone who wants to get in touch!
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: September 13, 2007

Chris Hermening
Went by: Chris Hermening
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Seasons worked: 1986-1986
Areas worked: Theatre Royale Bugs Bunny Goin Hollywood
People to find:Joy Anderson, Ross Mondschain, James Rowe
Other info/comments:Currently in Las Vegas, professional massage therapist.
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: September 15, 2007

Zach Madison
Went by: Zach
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Seasons worked: 1987-1997
Areas worked: County Fair, Cash Control
Fond memories:Softball at 6am. Racing the Cushman around at 1am. All the friends that I met during the summer.
Departments worked: *Cash Control*Retail
Last Updated: September 17, 2007

Susan Ramirez
Went by: Susan Ramirez
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Seasons worked: 1980-1983
Areas worked: Farmer's Market & Klondike
Departments worked: *Food Services
Last Updated: September 17, 2007

Kim (Meldahl) Zambole
Went by: Kim, Kimmy, 'berly' during FF
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Seasons worked: 1989-0
Areas worked: I was lucky enough to work at all the Entertainment venues - wahoo!!!
Fond memories:There are so many wonderful memories...what to choose??! Our ginormous staff for 'buffalo', early morning FF set up-late night FF set up, falling in the ponds when trying to light torches...really, the list goes on and on. Most importantly, I have met the most wonderful friends anyone could have during my SFGAm career. Thank you!!!
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: September 19, 2007

Jeff Kaluzny
Went by: Jeff
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Seasons worked: 1991-1997
Areas worked: Rides
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: September 27, 2007

ABe TORKELTON
Went by: n/a
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Seasons worked: 1979-1979
Areas worked: 617
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Last Updated: October 01, 2007

Kay Wallace
Went by: Kay Whitehead
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Seasons worked: 1976-1982
Areas worked: food services, all over park
Fond memories:too many memories with all the great friends i met
People to find:Gene Hyde , Eric Cook, Chuck and Tami Brown, Ricky all The old group Mike Pickle
Other info/comments:General Manager in the Hospitality Industry
Departments worked: *Food Services
Last Updated: October 03, 2007

Melissa Flood
Went by: Missy
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Seasons worked: 1995-1998
Areas worked: n/a
Other info/comments:was married for awhile, got divorced, found the love of my life and am now living in sin with said love, a dog and two cats.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: October 17, 2007

Jennifer (Ford) Ruffley
Went by: Jenn Ford
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Seasons worked: 1989-1994
Areas worked: SHOWS/CHARACTERS
Fond memories:I am guessing on the years and not counting the season I made my comeback in 2000ish. Way too many favorites to list...lots of loves, lusts, and heartbreaks...throw scraping gum off of Picto floor, carving out the extra rubber from skeletons for FF, groupies, and Bunting and Stars, and that about wraps it all up!!
People to find:everyone that remembers me!!
Other info/comments:Married in 2005, just had a baby girl 6 months ago, work at the Nickelodeon Family Suites in Orlando Florida in the Entertainment offices(big shocker)Jeremy (Loggins) Nelson-former GMA tech is my closest friend and lives in Orlando too. Still see some former co-workers but would love to hear how everyone is doing!!!!
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: October 21, 2007

Jeremy (Loggins) Nelson
Went by: Jere
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Seasons worked: 1992-1994
Areas worked: Grand Music Hall
Fond memories:Season Set-up/Strike, Everyday in the Grand Music Hall during Chicago 1920, and Frightfest!! These were the best and skinniest days of my life!!
People to find:Kristopher K, Patrick and Matt, Da Mama, Da Al, Da Bubbles, Chaz, Keith F, Bobby P, Temple M.
Other info/comments:Personal Assistant to the rich and powerfull, Human Rights Campaign
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: October 22, 2007

Brian Grasser
Went by: Brian Grasser
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Seasons worked: 1989-1997
Areas worked: Games
Fond memories:Hanging out with the gang at Olive Garden, In-laws, Derek Sibley's house, and all the other places.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: October 22, 2007

Ken Proffitt
Went by: Ken
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Seasons worked: 1990-1999
Areas worked: all
Departments worked: *Retail
Last Updated: October 26, 2007

Mike Welninski
Went by: Welninski
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Seasons worked: 1986-1990
Areas worked: Games
Fond memories:Talking on the microphone in Center Ring, 40 rings for 5 bucks! Great fun, at work and after. Playing softball with Scott Riemers, Jim Wood, Bill Beneviedas, Cindy Day, Wando, Sags and Kim Yeaton. Then working in the Games warehouse delivering plush, great job. Four wheeling with the cushman!
Other info/comments:Far away from Gurnee now, I live in Fort Worth Texas. I am married and have a son named Joshua.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: October 27, 2007

Jim Wood
Went by: Woody
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Seasons worked: 1989-1991
Areas worked: County Fair, Warehouse, wherever games were played...
Fond memories:By far the most enjoyable job of my youth....the practical jokes made by the Cash Control comedy team of Doser & Fitzgerald (whether it was the Seymour Butts paging at the cafeteria or sending unsuspecting people for free meals- ha!). The early morning softball games, the 1 1/2 years working in the warehouse, having a great time with the night crew, the times they would have employee night and the games crew would walk away with 2/3 of the toys (ringers!). There are too many people that I enjoyed interacting with to mention, but I'm glad to see that there is a way to reconnect. Email me anytime, and yes I would love to come back up for a reunion...
People to find:Tim Foote, Eric & Karen Goodenow, Chris Sibley, Michelle & Carol Ann Erickson, Angie Singer, Tom & Stacey Skoff, Steve Elmer, Mary DeZetter, Leon Garrett, Pierce, any of the Night Crew, and many others I've forgotten to mention...
Other info/comments:I live outside of Raleigh, NC with my wife and two boys.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: October 29, 2007

G Chumway
Went by: Gordon
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Seasons worked: 1991-1993
Areas worked: County Fair
Fond memories:Summers in Santa Clara. Fireworks.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: November 05, 2007

David Traut
Went by: Dave
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Seasons worked: 1996-2000
Areas worked: SFTV ('96), SFTV ('97), SFTV Sup/Characters/Stage Tech ('98), Stage Tech (Fright Fest 2000)
Fond memories:So many to pick from.... Techin' LAFF, Run/Spin/Puke during Zombie Jamboree, the people, just a blast of a job. Driving the Mighty Mits!
Other info/comments:Directing Newscasts in Milwaukee, WI at the Fox TV Station.
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: November 07, 2007

Justin R. Lillge
Went by: Justin
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Seasons worked: 1998-1999
Areas worked: Six Flags TV; Grand Music Hall; Theatre Royale; Characters; Parade;
Fond memories:WARNER BROS. COUNTRY/ROCKIN\' COUNTRY LIVE!; Characters; Parade; Six Flags Today TV; Late-night dinners at TGIFridays; Parties in Kenosha, Wisconsin; Playing in the Park; Dating Fellow Employees;
People to find:Amy Gulsvig; Pete Engle; Dawn Fuller; Brian Borchers;
Other info/comments:I live and work in the Entertainment Industry in Los Angeles County in the San Fernando Valley. I\'ve held a number of different positions on a number of different Television Productions such as: HOLLYWOOD SQUARES, BALDERDASH, A HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, THE 2004 and 2005 TVLand AWARDS, THE KNOTS LANDING REUNION SPECIAL, TMZ
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: November 07, 2007

Megan Michels
Went by: Megan Reilly
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Seasons worked: 94-97
Areas worked: Theatre Royale, Characters, SFTV
Fond memories:Camping at the Bong Recreation Center... sleeping in a tent with the snoring David Carter, along with Sarah Garvey and a few others. Entertainment Awards night... always a great time. Christmas in July- the gift I wasn't supposed to get- a nighty and a figurine of the Jesus. Tony looked better in that nighty then I ever could. Parades.... Getting beat up by punk kids while I was the "personal assistant" to Pepe Le Pew (not the escort). Ahhhh... good times.
Other info/comments:Production Manager for a multimedia company in Chicago.
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: November 10, 2007

Gennady Zhuk
Went by: n/a
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Seasons worked: 1999-1999
Areas worked: n/a
Fond memories:Big Bash
People to find:Wendy, a part-time supervisor. Food Service in 1999. Six Flags Great America, Chicago.
Other info/comments:I was an international employee that year of 1999 working at employee cafeteria.
Departments worked: *Food Services
Last Updated: November 20, 2007

Scott Pias
Went by: Pias
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Seasons worked: 1987-1997
Areas worked: Games/Grounds
Fond memories:Any and all times where Joe "Wando" was involved.
People to find:Joseph Alexander Wandolowski Kathy Skoff Tom Skoff Stacey Skoff Robert Lunde Sue Steiskal Dale Steiskal Cindy Day Mark Klamut Michelle Eriksen Steve Elmer Debbie Lample Bill Moss Cindy Contoise Mike Welninski Heidi Wirtz Derek Sibley Chris Sibley John Prostko Angela Singer Tim Foote Heather Morris Eric Sagendorph Karen Goodnow Bob Prostko Christina Krushwitz Bill Moss Sandy Lindner Brian Grasser Carol Eriksen Cobey Schmidt Lisa Haack Herb Case Margie Hackemeister Pierce Coleman Sherri Smith Andy Rich Kimberly Yeaton John Kokem Denise Parzych Dan White Kim Johnson Jody Hilber Dawn Hunter Malia Moll Ignacio Gonzales Michelle Bergeron Matthew Rich Michelle Saap Christine Janda Tito Colon Renee Johnson John Porter Meg Ballard Matt Ballard Nicole Tomasello Mike Tomasello Christy Poquette Leslie Freeman Brian Foreman Scott Reimers Amy Welzen Kevin Komac Carol Manahan Dan Larsen Michelle Riley Michele Rodriguez Stephen Ruschinski Scott Weaver Kate Kristan Tony Stokman Kelly Caputo Beth Maloney Jackie Baldwin Jason Miller Laura Rodriguez Kristen Johnson Kirk Dawn Ferguson John Lennox Robert Sarle Marisa Honald-Sarle Shawn Fitzgerald
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: November 30, 2007

Chris Eustace
Went by: Chris
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Seasons worked: 1982-1989
Areas worked: Games
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: December 10, 2007

Ivan Voss
Went by: Ivan
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Seasons worked: 1989-1996
Areas worked: Games
Fond memories:KELLEY!! Wandofest, Devils Lake trips - Where's the hachet Joe?, Going to Cedarpoint and King's Island, Snipe hunting :), putting a dent in the Iron Wolf and that little tunnel you walk through on the employee walkway - oops if youv'e seen it - it was me
People to find:Derrick Sibley
Other info/comments:I now live in Eastern Pa with my wife Amy, son Tristan and new one to come in July 08. I work for Great Wolf Lodge in the Poconos. Worked in the amusement industry for Universal Studios, SeaWorld Orlando and San Antonio and Busch Gardens in Tampa. I am now loving the hospitality industry so far...
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: January 10, 2008

Sheri Wielgat
Went by: Sheri Hamilton
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Seasons worked: 1982-1989
Areas worked: Front Gate
Departments worked: *Guest Services*Rides
Last Updated: January 13, 2008

Nick Dowdal
Went by: Nick
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Seasons worked: 1998-2007
Areas worked: The roof of Cirque Arcade
Fond memories:I would have to say that my favorite memories of that place were with Lil Buddha. We did so much crap there it's amazing they didn't fire us sooner. I also enjoyed the experiments that were done with the Barber Shop window. A couple of you know what I mean.
Other info/comments:I live with my wife Jenna and my new daughter Madeline who was born 15 days before the "let me go". I guess one bad season out of 10 is enough to screw you. Oh well.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: January 21, 2008

Dave Luke
Went by: Dave, Daluke
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Seasons worked: 1980-1987
Areas worked: Games Gang
Fond memories:My wife did a vanity search and found this site! Ran into Angie (Singer) at Epcot last year (2007) - sitting at tables next to each other to watch the fireworks! Talk about freaky...Lukefest of course - my Mom still talks about coming home and finding the kitchen wall caved in. Supe Trip to Dells and eating at Paul Bunyans restaurant. What was the dance club in Milwaukee? 21st Birthday playing darts in a Kenosha bar. John Kokum having some sort of "testicular" infection and asking people to check it out; (He was in my wedding about 13 years ago and ended up in the hospital that night!); Sleeping on the conference table! HooplaBalooooo! The Windy-Day toupee! Fenton flashing while working at the Great Balloon Race. Calling the warehouse from home to tell them to deliver a Buffalo to Center Ring. It was my van that we took to the State Fair! Throwing people into the back of Alfedeux; Watching fireworks from above Cirque(?); Working on schedules; Long lunches in the cafeteria; End of year parties; The tornado that came close to the park and Fenton shouting in the Whac a Mole mic: OH MY GOD ... GET IN THE ARCADE! HURRY HURRY!; Pie/Watermelon eating contests; Guests break dancing in the arcades; Find the broken rings in Center Ring; Facing bills; Supes looking in trash cans for bombs after bomb scares (yeah - that was smart); cranking up the doors; turning the cushman on two wheels; The storeroom above the Eagle Arcade; Volleyball teams at some nearby bar... Gary is doing cool art and puppetry stuff in Seattle. Here's a pic of him: http://fremontartscouncil.org/feast2007/pages/IMG_5067.html Brian is in Dayton getting his 4th(?) degree - now a PHD in music.
People to find:Still trying to find myself ;) Folks I don't see here: Nancy McKee, Margaret "Poison" Ivy, Susie Reinbold, Spencer the Dis-pencer;
Other info/comments:Currently at UW-Madison working for the Libraries in IT
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 17, 2008

Matt Westerman
Went by: Matt
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Seasons worked: 2004-2007
Areas worked: CDC, Southwest
Fond memories:Being called "Andrew" by David Sherman everyday for 3 years...i may sound like my brother Andrew..but we look nothing alike
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 17, 2008

Doug Duty
Went by: Doug
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Seasons worked: 1981-1987
Areas worked: n/a
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Last Updated: February 20, 2008

Ivan DeLaCruz
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Seasons worked: 2006-2007
Areas worked: new orleans, southwest
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 23, 2008

Anthony Setterlund
Went by: Tony
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Seasons worked: 1986-1991
Areas worked: Eagle, Demon, Splash Water Falls, Whizzer, Rolling Dumpster and a bunch of flat rides
Fond memories:Great memories definately outweigh the bad memories.
People to find:If you knew me send me an email
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: February 25, 2008

tiffany donel
Went by: tiffany
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Seasons worked: 0-0
Areas worked: n/a
Departments worked: *Food Services
Last Updated: February 25, 2008

Chris Acord
Went by: Chris (aka Kaptain Kaos)
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Seasons worked: 1987-1988
Areas worked: Rides (Power Dive)
Fond memories:Kendall (aka Kommander Ken) and I getting away with things almost everything. KC Fest 87 and 88; B.B.Fields; Pushing Karen Rosenquist's buttons; Kim Sine's smile; Earl "The Pearl"; The Tidal Wave girls; Gretta's get togethers. Manipulating the Power Dive controls to get the real looooooong hangtime. The more change that fell, the more beer for the gang.
People to find:Kim Sine; Earl "the Pearl"; Mary (The boss), Amy Machantun; Aimee Martens; Julie Martens; Paige Sefton; Steve and Karen (can't remember last name)
Other info/comments:Just Retired from the Military after 22 years, and still working for the DoD. Living the beach life in North Carolina. Kendall and I are considering a organizing another KC Fest (Not as wild as back inthe day...then again who knows, we could have fun emarrasing the heck out of our kids) ANY TAKERS?
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: February 28, 2008

Ann Oliver
Went by: Ann Wagner
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Seasons worked: 1993-1999
Areas worked: cash control and loss prevention
Other info/comments:I'm happily married and living in TX. I taught for 8 years out of college but am now a stay at home mom to my beautiful little girl.
Departments worked: *Cash Control*Other depts.*Retail
Last Updated: March 05, 2008

Willie Garrett
Went by: Wil G
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Seasons worked: 1988-1991
Areas worked: Rides... Eagle, Demon, Shockwave, Iron Wolf, Whizzer
Fond memories: The time I had to kill a skunk on my ride (The Demon) when I was a lead. Ugh!! I remember putting it in a bag... telling animal control and then watching the bag crawl away...IT WASN'T DEAD! Another fun time was every Friday at Club Great America at the Eagle tent!! Man that was fun!! Playing softball early in the morning, thanks to Dave Perri... "get up G, it's a big one against the sups today!" The day it rained all day and we didn't let one person on the ride was an awesome day too... it was like a day off, even though the park lost a lot of money that day. Also the Day Dave Perri and the gang put their names in Shockwaves new cement and all got written up! Fondest memeories... - this girl name Maddie always smelling her hair - Bill Steffen's walk - the tumbs up with the two fingers - Chursssssshhhhhh... Enjoy you ride... - Linda Stackawiec (spelling) painting each toe with the letter of a ride - Park Ops... the place that was so cool... on a hot day - Romenesko! - Ramon in wardrobe! - The parties! What ever happened to: Barb Klein... she had a sister too The guy names "J" The Medemas Tina Hoppe Dozer's friend from Wisconsin, who used to throw the parties... Frank!!! Mike Moore Jasmine Strange and the list goes on! email me... wgarrett@new.rr.com
People to find:Everyone!!
Other info/comments:We should have won the No Talent Night!
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: April 15, 2008

Laury Gardner
Went by: Laury Kormelink
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Seasons worked: 1983-1987
Areas worked: Rides: Edge, Whitewater Rampage, Carousel, Guest Services, Rides Office
Fond memories:Too many!
People to find:Ann-Elise Henzl, Brian King, Jeff Hall
Other info/comments:Real estate broker north of Atlanta living on Lake Lanier
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: April 21, 2008

Nik Frig
Went by: Nik
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Seasons worked: 2007-2007
Areas worked: n/a
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: June 15, 2008

Frank Schramm
Went by: Frank
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Seasons worked: 2005-2007
Areas worked: (2005-2006)-LTNP/BBNP, Flumes, Batman, V2, Roaring Rapids, Whirligig, East River Crawler (2007)- Demon, Orbit, Wiggles World, American Eagle, Revolution
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: June 15, 2008

Jon Revelle
Went by: Jon
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Seasons worked: 2007-2007
Areas worked: Rides unit 117 (Cajun, Jester, Balloons), King Chaos
Fond memories:"Shake em up" at Ragin Cajun Getting trained for Chaos op Jester juggling fire by Jester's Wild Ride Free Manny B. Concerts every day Burgers in the Character Cafe (when they were good)
People to find:anyone who worked 117 in 2007
Departments worked: *Park Services*Rides
Last Updated: June 15, 2008

Bill Stephan
Went by: Bill, Sunshine or Moonbeam
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Seasons worked: 1987-1995
Areas worked: Raceway, Splashwater Falls, The Demon, Shock Wave, Ops Supv
Fond memories:Geez, where do I start? - Having a lady rip my pants off in a ride queue line after bleeding all over the place. -Parties at Barat College/the question game/naked scooter rides in the hallways -In Laws -The Quake -Very early AM Test rides after very late nights -Crew of the week parties - Smoking out the Cafeteria - First track walk on the Shock Wave - Tripping the light and sound flag in the Demon tunnel when walking the track with a new hire -Pushing Mark Perrelle's buttons -Trips to Cedar Point and King's Island -Jeff Doser photocopying a written warning and then issuing it to the entire am Rapids earning him the nick name Dan-o -Playing Rock, Paper, Scissors -Early morning vending machine breakfast runs, including everyone's favorite, Corn Nuts!
People to find:Jeff Doser, Willie Garrett, Kim Sine, Ken Phillips, Tim Budge among the many.
Other info/comments:I am married to my wife, Brenda. We reside in Racine, Wisconsin. We currently have four foster kids 5 years and under. We also have a dog, Scully. I work for the New Castle Hotel Company.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: June 21, 2008

Dave Meads
Went by: Dave
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Seasons worked: 1980-1983
Areas worked: n/a
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Last Updated: July 13, 2008

Chad Donaldson
Went by: Chad
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Seasons worked: 0-0
Areas worked: n/a
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Last Updated: June 18, 2008

Jodi Heimos
Went by: Jodi Heimos
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Seasons worked: 1993-1996
Areas worked: Rides
Departments worked: *Cash Control*Rides
Last Updated: May 25, 2008

David O'Bryant
Went by: David
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Seasons worked: 1989-1997
Areas worked: Park Services :Farmers Market/GA Hotdog, Rides: Skywhirl/Haybaler, Demon, Powerdive/Cajun, Railroad
Fond memories:I worked at the park on and off during the above time period. I remember working sky whirl and hay baler as my first unit in rides when i turned 16 with Brain Zaphf as my lead. It was the time when GA still had Marriott era costumes in which ours was the ugly county fair ones with tan knickers, dooky brown socks, suspenders and white shirt with a tie(I think)and park approved shoes. We used to have a ball when sky whirl would go down for some reason and people would be like "What Happened?" because back in those days, sky whirl was the loudest(in my opinion,well maybe tidal waves breaks..) ride in the park and when the motors spin down, you WILL notice it right away from any area in the park. Some of us to call it the heart of the park because if it stopped for some reason, the park didn't seem right because we were used to the whirling of the motors in the arms nonstop. Working at Power dive/Cajun with Todd Doerge and Lasasha Harris was really cool as well. Originally I wanted to work at a coaster that year but thats all they had availible, so i did it and it was cool but it had its bad times as well, but we made it fun. I worked at Demon as well for part of the summer because i had scheduling conflicts at PD so demon was the only thing that was available at the time. We had our share of fun times as well. One of the things I remember is the wierd controls setup in at controls. It had the dispatch button on the sides of the panel so you would have to literally "hug" the panel to send a train, i think they the ones on top now if i remember correctly. Also some of us used to scare the people on the trains coming into the break runs before the station because when i was there, they had a employee dock box near a small staircase which was really close to the track. When the train would come into the breaks after the corkscrew and the turn around into the station, one of us would be stating there and from the guests point of view on the trains it "looked like we were on the tracks and they would have this scared look on their faces because they though it was going to hit us even though it was a safe distance from us. I only worked on Scenic Railway for a day as i was helping out that day. It was a really laid back unit as far as i can remember and the crew there was pretty cool. I don't remember the names of the people i worked with there since it was only for a day. While in Entertainment department, I was a Character/Escort (Bugs,Coyote and Foghorn).I also worked in Theatre Royale as lead Attendant during the run of Hip Hop Hare. I worked with Stacy O'dell, Chaz Durham ,Rachel Corabine (sp),Kim Medhal (my sup). We used to go to TGI Fridays a lot after the nightly parade and just have a ball.
People to find:Todd Deorge(sp?), Lasasha Harris from Power dive, Brian Zahpf(sp) and Tim Budge from Sky whirl,
Other info/comments:Right now i am a student studying computers at CLC. I live in waukegan still and i go to the park often with my seasons pass to visit old co workers and new friends.
Departments worked: *Entertainment*Park Services*Rides
Last Updated: June 15, 2008

Trisha Tran
Went by: Trisha
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Seasons worked: 8-0
Areas worked: n/a
Departments worked: *Food Services
Last Updated: August 01, 2008

Kimberly Ulrich
Went by: Kim
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Seasons worked: 1995-1999
Areas worked: Characters
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: July 01, 2008

Linda (Statkiewicz) Roelens
Went by: Whizzer SunGod
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Seasons worked: 1988-1993
Areas worked: Hometown Square, County Fair, Yukon Territory - Majors & Flat Rides
Fond memories:Whizzer: ’88 was a good year. I loved watching the guys fight over who’ll hit the E-stop first for a stander while working in controls. Oh, the many mornings I would squeeze packets of cream cheese from the top of Whizzer’s lift and watch it go “splat” on the computer room’s roof. Can’t forget the smell of fried possum, when one bit thru a large electrical cable in the transformer box. Synchronizing the AM catwalks so that everyone was at the top of their lifts and waved at each other... I think it was every Wednesday in '89. Dan Schwabe's bonfire parties. The guys threw paint cans into the bonfire, only to watch them blow up sky high and the guys would laugh their asses off. I had such a crush on Dan. Remember when he wore the Batman costume? I think I nearly peed my pants in laugher! The Demon Crew Party - holly cow, did those get crazy! Willie, you would know - you were there! Still have that photo of you guys posing as your favorite Teenage Mutant Ninga Turtle. 1990: I think we lost like ˝ of the best Leads that year from demotions or being fired. I’ll never forget how crazy it was the day the tornado sirens kicked off & Willie Garrett ran screaming for cover to the Demon tunnel. Too funny! Having to take over for Paul Slak at the Tidal Wave, the night he got fired, was a sad day. Watching Tidal Wave get dismantled was downright depressing. Good times, good times. Water fights on the platform, delivering snacks & beverages via test riding Loggers to those up top when we were short-staffed toward the end of the night and can’t squeeze in the last 15 min breaks. My co-Lead Heather and I would kick it in the Maintenance shed in the cool a/c, while our White Taggers were sweating away at work. Being jealous of how often Rolling Dumpster would be down for practically someone spitting on it, mic abuse (especially after 9pm when the Sups were all back in Park Ops), the Cedar Point, Kings Island, and Kennywood road trips, loved it when the park phone was broken so I could have a radio and be an ear whore... I can go on and on and on.
People to find:Paul Slak - What ever happened to the Slacker? And what about Josh Handler, whom dated Tina Hoppe? He left GA and moved to Florida, only to hear rumors he got knocked off via the Maffia or something? Pete Forcier, the 'ol Whizzer God. Barry Labs, "The Whiz-arh" Scott, my co-Lead Heather '90 Loggers. Brian Butte (is he still married to Tina Hoppe?) Kim Sine (one of the best Sups EVER).
Other info/comments:Went to SIU-C. Was a Zookeeper for the Lincoln Park Zoo until 1999, when I moved out to the Quad Cities. I currently work in Customer Accounting for MidAmerican Energy. Got married on Halloween Day 2006 to my Super Hero, have a daughter, and live in a big-ass old house which we are still renovating in Rock Island, IL. What more can I say! Life is good.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: August 23, 2008

Tony Toto
Went by: Tony
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Seasons worked: 1990-1994
Areas worked: Front Gate
Departments worked: *Cash Control*Rides
Last Updated: August 26, 2008

Jennifer Hadad
Went by: Jen Reinhofer
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Seasons worked: 95-99
Areas worked: Iron Wolf, Fling, Merry-go-round, Big Top, Eagle, Damon, Batman, Loggers, Raceway, Splash and Kiddies
Fond memories:My favorite memory I have is when me and Michele would O/C at Iron wolf. We would get so crazy we would do Mission Impossible with the train, those were the days
Other info/comments:I live in Fox Lake IL and have been married for 7 years to Jeremy Hadad who also worked at Great America. I work for Allstate Insurance working at home. We have triplet girls Danielle, Allison and Lindsay who are 19 months now and 1 dog
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: October 12, 2008

Jennifer (Butkus) Maglio
Went by: Jenny
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Seasons worked: 1989-1992
Areas worked: Logger's/Clipper, Roaring Rapids
Fond memories:I had a blast working as SFGA! I met my husband there (Rob Maglio, Shockwave). I had many favorite memories...too many to mention them all. Jeff Doser CONSTANTLY asking if I wanted to O/C. Burping LOUDLY over the PA at Rapids. GARBO-JUICE. Picking bushes. Earl the mechanic. Grounds hanging out at the exit of Rapids looking for girls in white T-shirts. Being up top at Logger's during a wicked lightening storm. Luau's, No-Talent Night, after-hours in the park. Master e-stops at Rapids...always brought all the Brass out to the ride to help evacuate. Listing with Doser when a Shockwave train separation/derailment was called into Park Ops...we booked across to park only to find it was a crank call. I always worked with a GREAT bunch of people, had great supervisors and always had a TON of fun.
People to find:Andrea Zaharias, Julie Allord, Julie Messelman, Jennifer Maharg, Scott Schoenfeld
Other info/comments:I live in Orlando, FL and work for Philips Healthcare. We travel home about 2x/year. Would be interested in a reunion.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: November 24, 2008

Mary Swietlik
Went by: Mary Schroeder
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Seasons worked: 1990-1994
Areas worked: Rides (Shockwave, Lobster/Gig, Whizzer)
Fond memories:Our trip to Cedar Point. It was a blast. I certainly miss that group of people. Nights closing at Shockwave. PM crew rocked..I miss John Holmes, John Crosby, Tammy, Barb, etc.. The making of the Batman commercial. We outrode those "actors". After parties at Barrett college & Parkside. Many a gatherings at my house. Early morning track walks at Shockwave..a moment of silence please it's gone!!! Camp outs in my backyard w/Shockwave crew & runaway fireworks in my back yard with the Whizzer crew (jew boy) where are you?,
People to find:Barb Statkiewisz (not sure if I spelled it right), John Holmes, John Crosby, Barry Laabs, Keith Gray, Stacy & MANY MORE!!
Other info/comments:Would love to be reunited with the gang. We should consider a reunion.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: October 19, 2008

Beth Olson
Went by: Beth Aiello
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Seasons worked: 1988-1998
Areas worked: Food Service - Farmer's Market (88-90), Ala Burger (91), County Fair Section (92), Yankee/Yukon Section (93), Hometown Orleans Section/ (94), Picnic Grove Fulltime (95), Yukon/County Fulltime (96) HR (97-98)
Fond memories:All-night cleaning before health inspections (not the fondest of memories), coke vending at 2 am during JoyFest, The Avalon (in my under 21 years), In-Law's (in my 20+ years), learning how to drive stick on a Mitsubishi Cushman in County Fair, playing softball at 6 am after O-C'ing the day before, the "Market", seeing adults fighting over fried chicken at the Chicago Post Office picnic in the Picnic Grove, napping in the plush piles in the Games Warehouse, the "Summer Olympics" -- volleyball, chubby bunny and that game where you had to stick your face in a pie tin of whipped cream to fish out the jelly beans! Lots of good memories, lots of good friendships made...
Departments worked: *Food Services*Other depts.
Last Updated: October 18, 2008

Melanie Vassar
Went by: Melanie Lansinger
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Seasons worked: 1988-1993
Areas worked: Sweeper, Section 4; Sweper Lead, Section 2; AGR/Big Top/Fling; Eagle 2 years; Casual Pool -Eagle,Iron Wolf, BBHell, Loggers all other flat rides as previous, some front gate
Fond memories:NAVY night, garbo pull, getting up and working at 8:00 the day after Prom rather than going to the park like everybody else, getting beeped in the bathroom. All the nasty puke at Big Top, disgusting Brassoing in those hideus yellow coulottes, NAVY night. Listening to Whitney Houston while wating to do the chain gang, track walks with all of my LOVELY leads, "The American Eagle Crew: We Do It Better Backwards!" grim reaperig at AGR during Fright Fest, NAVY Night. Stupid liftstops, being liftstopped by an obnoxious co-worker for turning around to wave at our crew, got busted out by my FAVORITE lead Tony for line jumping and being in Park Ops for hours deciding on what was going to happen to Rik and I. Believe that Rik got suspended and I got a verbal ;) Not sure which Sups helped me on that one. Going through Lead training about a hundred times, knowing that they'd never make me a lead, except on Fridays during October when nobody else was around. JWoody!!! Hating BBHell, and going to other rides to fill in that I knew nobody at. Oh yeah, did I mention NAVY night??
People to find:Paul Litjens, Lucian Brown, Colleen Mason, Steve Powers. There are definely about a dozen more.
Other info/comments:Living in Racine, married to Dan, who was in the ARMY, not NAVY (big shock, hey??) for 8 years. have a 5 1/2 year old daughter and 2 year old son. Work as an x-ray tech at a WC/UC clinic.
Departments worked: *Park Services*Rides
Last Updated: October 19, 2008

Darrin Guy
Went by: Darrin
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Seasons worked: 1999-2002
Areas worked: Rides: Home Unit - DareDevil Dive (882), Had ALL of the South Side PLUS Viper, Winner's Circle, LTNP & spent half a season as a Ride Mechanic
Fond memories:The one that comes to mind more often than not is dreading the sight of Alvin Bell heading over to Dive anytime during my shift..... Mainly because it was followed by the wonderful phrase: "Hey Darrin.... Any possibility of me talking you into closing (for staffing or as PIC) @ Camp Cartoon Network....?" At one point during the '99 season, I didn't even make it up on the platform of DDD for 14 days straight due to horrible staffing @ Camp....
Other info/comments:Somehow the park always finds a way to SUCK you back in.... Along with being a DJ in Chicago & Las Vegas, producing music & finding new ways to create chaos, I also work with Susan Rosen, who has been the Hypnotist @ SFGAM during Fright Fest for the past 13 years....
Departments worked: *Entertainment*Maintenance*Rides
Last Updated: October 21, 2008

Brian Genack
Went by: n/a
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Seasons worked: 1987-1988
Areas worked: Kind of everywhere -
Fond memories:So many people, so many good times. A few became good friends. Some I'd rather not think about - you get that anywhere. Big Bash '87; park flooded out & was closed the next day... I was struck by lightning coming home that night! Thanks to Michelle Graham for asking me to join Games, and I still recommend the job to anyone that age!
People to find:Too many to mention...
Other info/comments:Owner - Southport Messenger, Kenosha. MySpace profile: www.myspace.com/beerme0369
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: October 21, 2008

Jordan Spasovski
Went by: Jordance
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Seasons worked: 1998-1999
Areas worked: Picnic Grove, Fiesta Fries and Fajitas
Fond memories:i was one of the international students that worked in SFGAm, and I am happy to say that I had a wonderful time there. I want to give a shout-out to all the folks that worked with me and remember me. All the best and godspeed! Jordan, Macedonia
Other info/comments:Now, I work as an Air Traffic Controller at Skopje International Airport, married with a beautiful woman (also worked in SFGAm in the summer of 2000, and we have a georgeus 1 year old son. Life is beautiful!
Departments worked: *Food Services
Last Updated: October 22, 2008

David Dulce
Went by: David ARISPE
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Seasons worked: 1992-1992
Areas worked: REFLECTIONS, THE SIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF THE SIXTIES
Fond memories:Working with all the Millikin University Alum's
People to find:MS. LINDA...OUR CHOREOGRAPHER
Other info/comments:I LIVE IN WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: October 23, 2008

Christopher Locke
Went by: Christopher
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Seasons worked: 2008-0
Areas worked: Demon, Orbit, Viper, Terror Twister, Cotton Candy Factory
Fond memories:Operating the Demon and the Terror Twister.
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: October 27, 2008

Scott Lowry
Went by: n/a
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Seasons worked: 1984-1996
Areas worked: Shows, Maint.
Departments worked: *Entertainment*Maintenance
Last Updated: October 28, 2008

andrew fossler
Went by: Andrew
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Seasons worked: 1993-2006
Areas worked: Loss Prevention, Food Service
Fond memories:I started off in the foods department and eventually ended up in the loss prevention department. My fondest memories was working in the foods departmet with Hardeep Lall, John McNeil, Megan Fitzgerald, Jim Allie, and too many other people to know. It was one of the lowest paid jobs I had but at the same time the best job. The people I worked was great. But, I had to move on to bigger and better things.
People to find:John McNeil, Todd Stickney, Megan Fitzgerald, Wendy Frankz,
Other info/comments:Now I Live in Wisconsin. I work for the Ace Hardware Corporation as a loss prevention manager on the "retail" side of the business.
Departments worked: *Food Services*Security
Last Updated: November 04, 2008

sean Jones
Went by: Sean
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Seasons worked: 1997-2001
Areas worked: Rides
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: November 07, 2008

Paul Slak
Went by: Paul
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Seasons worked: 1986-1990
Areas worked: n/a
Departments worked: *Games*Rides
Last Updated: November 08, 2008

Susan Johnson
Went by: Susan Klemme
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Seasons worked: 1986-1993
Areas worked: Food Service
Fond memories:The after work parties. Going around the park after it closed to make sure the kiosk stands were cleaned. Loved working there, met so many great people.
Departments worked: *Food Services
Last Updated: November 09, 2008

Sasha Ilijeski
Went by: Sasha
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Seasons worked: 1998-1999
Areas worked: Farmers Market
Fond memories:On my first visit to US I worked in Great America -Six Flags. I had wonderful time there in summer '98 and i decided to come back in '99. Now I'm back home in my lovely country, Macedonia. I just want to say hi and thanks to all my co-workers and bosses that made that summers great for me. God bless you all. silijeski2000@yahoo.com
Departments worked: *Food Services
Last Updated: November 19, 2008

Ken Phillips
Went by: KennyP.... as well as a few others that can't be said here ;)
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Seasons worked: 10-1996
Areas worked: Ops Mgmt/Rides
Fond memories:The People, the Parties, the Trips, the EXPERIENCE! SO MANY memorable occasions! (Especially the "dorm" parties!) Not only a GREAT work experience but, an amazing case study in human psychology! :) Although, I've been gone almost 13 years, the memories keep it fresh like yesterday. Miss y'all! (Had to throw that in after my stint in Indiana.)
People to find:ANYBODY in OPS from '86-Spring '96! Bill Stephan, Tim Budge, JWoody, Dozer, Misty, Jodi and yes, even Malissa to name a few. Phil, Keith, George, Joe...Where are you? MAintained a few contacts (Foley, Doerge, Romenesko), but slowly reconnecting.
Other info/comments:Perhaps I took this job a bit too seriously, but I LOVE the biz! I am currently GM of Enchanted Castle (Lombard, IL) for 5 years now. I also have a side stint as the "Director of Voice Applications" for Family Fun Companies. You can hear me around the country as the "announcer" for "Basket Fortune", a coin redemption game.
Departments worked: *Guest Services*Rides
Last Updated: November 20, 2008

Vince Zalapi
Went by: same
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Seasons worked: 1985-1990
Areas worked: Kiosk, Ala Burger, Burgers on the Run, Chicago Hot Dog, Pizza Luigi's
Fond memories:Way too many favorite memories to list. After hours parties in the Snowshoe Saloon were always a blast. The offseason party during a snowstorm in January of 2007 was a great time.
Other info/comments:Happily married with 3 sons, living in Rockton, IL. Currently work as Manager of Import Operations for Sears Holdings Corporation.
Departments worked: *Food Services
Last Updated: November 24, 2008

MIKE Jackson
Went by: n/a
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Seasons worked: 1967-1967
Areas worked: 617
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Last Updated: November 24, 2008

Pat Simon
Went by: Pat
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Seasons worked: 1979-1985
Areas worked: Foods- Farmer's Market (Left Side!) A2....
Fond memories:Where to start? I cant beleive I wore knickers? I think about those days and am amazed at how much I learned- greatest job I ever had, even at 6.11 per hour! 6 am softball. Summerfest Sunnyside Club. Earls. the Spot! Brewer games. Parties at the Jonesers! Watching Dan D argue with anybody...Busting out the long line at Andre's Fries. The great friends I made there, Ed Hampson, Dan Downing, Jeff Jones, Pam Bernard, Chris Hammelev, ..I wish I still worked with all of them! I wish I saw them more often too. Closing parties at In-Laws, the Legion.
People to find:Derrick Philips...Chris H...Gina DiCristo....Tim McNeil...Linda/Jim Dunn
Other info/comments:I am a facilities manager for Starbucks supporting Wisconsin.. My wife and 3 kids live in McHenry now...
Departments worked: *Food Services
Last Updated: December 05, 2008

Kelly Vlasak
Went by: Kelly Stankiewicz
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Seasons worked: 1985-1988
Areas worked: Wilderness Theater and Music Hall
Fond memories:Dancing in the back of the music hall with Todd Doerge Swimming with the dolphins during my lunch break in the Wilderness Theater. Love affair with Steve Beres
People to find:chris Basinea (sp) Art Atkinson Pete Hartman
Other info/comments:Live in Lindenhurst, IL
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: December 10, 2008

Tina Gauss
Went by: Tina Schutz
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Seasons worked: 1986-1990
Areas worked: Yukon, Yankee Harbor, Carousel Plaza, Orleans
Fond memories:Having damaged candy parties in the upper stockroom of Tintype, waiting for the damaged fudge from the sweetshop and every Christmas In July party.
People to find:Lynn Johnson, Jenny Kearns, Sarah Struss,
Departments worked: *Retail
Last Updated: December 15, 2008

Lisa Griffith
Went by: Lisa Liegel
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Seasons worked: 1986-1991
Areas worked: Merchandise
Fond memories:Where would I start?
Other info/comments:Excited to find this website!
Departments worked: *Retail
Last Updated: December 16, 2008

Melissa Pollotta
Went by: Mel Hutchings
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Seasons worked: 1986-1992
Areas worked: Grand Music Hall, Park Wardrobe
Departments worked: *Entertainment
Last Updated: December 31, 2008

Shannon Oitker
Went by: Shannon Pittenger
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Seasons worked: 1990-1993
Areas worked: Security
Departments worked: *Security
Last Updated: January 01, 2009

Chris Hammelev
Went by: n/a
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Seasons worked: 0-0
Areas worked: n/a
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Last Updated: January 06, 2009

Steve Swenson
Went by: Steve
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Seasons worked: 1986-1988
Areas worked: County Fair Games
Fond memories:Learning how to drive stick in the cushman...I forgot who was trying to teach me but they bailed and claimed whiplash after 15 minutes.....Handing out the big stuffed animals to girls instead of the guys that won them..Getting squirted in the eye by a kid at the water game and then squirting him back...
People to find:Christy Poket
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: January 08, 2009

Gail Fedo
Went by: Gail Pearson
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Seasons worked: 1993-1994
Areas worked: Condor/Bumper Cars
Fond memories:Too Many to Count...
People to find:Sabrina Cox, Jeff Dinquel, Jose Anaya
Other info/comments:I am now a Stay at home mom to 4 wonderful kids, ages 16 ((stepdaughter)), 3 yr old twin girls, and 7 mth old son
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: January 13, 2009

Amy Jo Welzen
Went by: Cooter
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Seasons worked: 1989-1993
Areas worked: Games/ County Fair/ Remotes and Yukon
Fond memories:Well I think my favorite time was sleeping under a chair in some guys dorm room, because the guys would not let me sleep in the car, because we had to stop driving up north because it was too late to get to the campground at devils Lake. Being the only sober one on the trip. Or maybe it was french onion soup at the paragon after sunday inventory. So many fond memories.
People to find:I think we need to have a reunion becasue there are so many people I would love to see.
Other info/comments:In am now a Parish Secretary living in Wisconsin. I married a great guy.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: January 20, 2009

Andy Topcik
Went by: n/a
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Seasons worked: 1983-1987
Areas worked: County Fair
Fond memories:I worked in County Fair Hats (Sewing names on the Sailor Hats), The Shirt Shop, Plush Pony. Started when I was 15 years old - I thought for sure I'd have to be a sweeper, but I was one of the lucky ones. I still remember Harvey Kohl, who didn't say much but nod his head, wave the walkie and then move on. How about Care Cards (We Care!).
Other info/comments:Live in Appleton, WI and work for AT&T as Regional Sales Execution Manager for Consumer Services and get to travel the glorious (hah!) Midwest.
Departments worked: *Retail
Last Updated: January 23, 2009

chris crosby
Went by: chris crosby
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Seasons worked: 1992-1998
Areas worked: shows, Finance
Fond memories:everyone called me corn
Other info/comments:living in Huntsville Al
Departments worked: *Cash Control*Entertainment
Last Updated: February 01, 2009

brian walton
Went by: brian
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Seasons worked: 1984-1989
Areas worked: rides, grounds, sweeper,
Fond memories:The memories I have are plenty. from my first day as a sweeper getting yelled at for not sweeping to my last day working grounds and getting fired for doing something completely stupid. But everyday holds a great memory and will always do so. Unfortunately, I consumed way too much alcohol during that time to actually remember any of it. There was a band that everyone was hot on and I still have there casette Jak Mackrel- after further reflection- they really did suck. Both rides and sweeper crews kept the night life going and never had a day where we didn't have anything to do afterwards. I really enjoyed John Rimkus, Ray Dunwoodie, Rick ishmael and myself getting off for 1 hour drinking 2 oil cans of Fosters and then doing Club Coke on Fridays- we all had a good time( bouncers for sure). Going to Dave Beeman is my Idol parties before Dave Beeman was my Idol. And working with a great bunch of people who always had fun doing what we all did. I always recommend working here to anyone who considers it.
People to find:dav bell, ray dunwoodie, mike kocevor, brian rameriz, dave beeman, anyone from 84-89 they were all fantastic people to be around
Other info/comments:Currently married for 16 years with 5 children own 2 businesses and generally just keep to the laws of the land.
Departments worked: *Guest Services*Maintenance*Park Services*Rides
Last Updated: February 05, 2009

Kara Herrod
Went by: Kara Weber
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Seasons worked: 82-87
Areas worked: speedway, ALfreduex and Alfredo
Fond memories:Six Flags was some of the best time ! I have a ton of memories and alot Im sure I have forgotten. I remember the endless border crawls to Kenosha and the many bars we went to- My parents always thought we were doing late inventory( we did a lot of that!) There was something about a swamp moster bitting Debbie's feet at one of the remotes? Luke fest and the list of many other fest's we had- there were so many! I have been looking for Nick Tolli and Steve Beres from security-
People to find:Nick Tolli Steve Beres
Other info/comments:I live in Nashville, Tennessee
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: February 06, 2009

Edith Lamb
Went by: Edie
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Seasons worked: 1986-1996
Areas worked: n/a
Departments worked: *Entertainment*Food Services*Games
Last Updated: February 12, 2009

don coolidge
Went by: don
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Seasons worked: 1987-1997
Areas worked: Lobster/Gig and Security
Fond memories:Favorite gig memory was someone puking off the ride and people in line getting hit. It just missed me at the control panel.
Departments worked: *Rides*Security
Last Updated: March 02, 2009

Patrick Doyle
Went by: Pat or Doyle
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Seasons worked: 87-91
Areas worked: Cajun Cliffhanger and Power Dive, later Security
Fond memories:Gosh, where to begin. My first year I worked with Aimee Martens at the Cajun and the little kids bumper cars. What a great time. We would share people with the Lobster and Gig crew at times. That first year was amazing, working with Dan from Lobster, listening to King Diamond. Then there where the trips to Burger King with Kim Menetti and the rest. Going to see Aerosmith with her, Heath, Venetia, and some someone else. I miss those days. Later I switched over to the Power Dive and absolutely loved it. Working with Chris Acord, AKA Capt. Chaos. Great time, what a nut job. One memorable moment was coming out of the lunchroom one morning to see the Tidal Wave hit the top of the front wave. I thought it was going to fall on me. After they were down for the count, I would BS with Paige Sefton so long, I got busted. Paige, remember what I used to call you? PAGAN? From Dragnet. Great time. I can’t believe we played softball at 6a; many times after working 14 hours, then drinking. Jamming Beastie Boys Paul Revere in the parking lot after the game, great time. I remember visiting Paul Slak over at Sky Whirl, someone had just hooked one of those height measuring bars to the bottom of the ride. Here is this thing hanging from a basket, ready to fall at any minute. I thought we were going to get busted for that one. My claim to fame was being an extra in the Shockwave commercial. Sitting with John Zagone and riding that coaster about 8 times in a row. It was 40 degrees or so, but we had to make it look like summer so we could only wear t-shirts. Watching the commercial frame by frame, you could see us once. From there I went into Security for the next 4 years. One memorable moment was having a drunk sailor mopping up his puke in the Security Office. “yes captain I will swab the deck” Another great time was a bus raid where we recovered several stolen radios and radar detectors. This “block club” pretty much ran through the parking lot like it was a mall. Breaking into cars like mad. Other fun was busting the minors with alcohol. We used to be able to confiscate it but that changed along the way. I always enjoyed nailing the shoplifters. When it rains, that is when it got busiest. I caught a girl shoplifter boasting how easy it was to steal when it was raining. One time, while transporting a teen to the office for processing; we meet up with his father. Dad was not impressed and started to pound the boy right in front of us. So, we had to take dad down too. My last year at SFGA I worked Security on the midnight shift because I did my Internship during the day. It was the first year of Fright Fest. At night as we made our rounds, it was pretty creepy. Eventually the day shift decided to screw with us and plant monsters along the way of our rounds. I hear someone got spooked and may have smashed a mannequin to pieces one night. Another night I was in dispatch and got a frantic call to turn on the park lights in the Buzzy Bee area. I got panicked by the franticness of the call so I mistakenly turned on the entire park lights, not just the section. Apparently, my mistake cost the park $300 worth of electricity. I have so many great memories of my days at SFGAM. One of the best was in the middle of working midnights, and my internship, I was able to meet my wife, Tina Merel of Foods.
People to find:Kim Menetti John Zagone Kim Menetti BUT NOT Kendall Kirkpatrick. It's bad enough I had to go to school with him. LOL, it's OK Kendall, you can write too.
Other info/comments:Today I live in Schaumburg working on ATM's, alarms, camera's, safe's and such. I am still on my first wife for over 14 years now, and have two kids.
Departments worked: *Rides*Security
Last Updated: March 19, 2009

Stephen Balogh
Went by: Butt-log, Thumbelina, Overextended, Steve, Drunk, Operations 6,7,8,9 or 12 , friend (finally)
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Seasons worked: 9-9
Areas worked: White Water Rampage 84-85, Z-Force 86-87, Shockwave 88, South Ridge/Season Pass/Admissions 89, Training South 90, Admissions 91& one or two more years w George A at admissions
Fond memories:Chain Gang, did it all but one year in rides. Being late to open and unknowingly getting 'called in' as 'hit by beer truck', it was a big out door party as I remember. A Radio Call "Signal two, Shockwave, dog under lift". Operations: "What kind of dog, lift or anti-rollback?" Rides Duty: Small brown and really fast (From Kennel Brian). A Tidal Wave lead who 'read' the 'sop' over an open microphone as the ride came backwards through the station, in a panicked voice, looking side to side at the panel "Brakes?! Brakes?!" and as the train stopped "Ah, Brakes". "Testes, Testes, left, right" microphone check (same lead), "This is God, Build an Arc", cotterpin opening shift, waving at Sherman during doughnut break (at the top lift crown to lift crown),
People to find:Richard Stebbins, Kim Sine, Karen Sherman, Mike Foley, Jessica Rowe, Lisa Wilcox, Paul T Navin, Chris Zukowski
Other info/comments:I live in Los Angeles with my partner, when ever the full time job lets me, I take a seasonal job at Universal, but it's never as much fun. I'm too old now. Full time? I speak for the animals, for they cannot speak.
Departments worked: *Guest Services*Office/Group Sales, etc.*Rides*Security
Last Updated: March 22, 2009

Sarah Matlock
Went by: Sarah Zehoski
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Seasons worked: 1995-1998
Areas worked: Security/ THE WHOLE PARK
Fond memories:There are WAY TOO MANY to put into a paragraph...
Departments worked: *Security
Last Updated: March 23, 2009

Karen Golomski
Went by: Karen
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Seasons worked: 1983-1986
Areas worked: n/a
Fond memories:Sweating.
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Last Updated: March 26, 2009

Karen Golomski
Went by: Karen
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Seasons worked: 1983-1986
Areas worked: n/a
Fond memories:Sweating...
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Last Updated: March 26, 2009

john lerch
Went by: john
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Seasons worked: 1990-1995
Areas worked: shock wave iron wolf eagle kiddies
Fond memories:working with my friends brenda and lauren in bbl
People to find:would like to find my friend brenda rader
Other info/comments:i live in orland park ill i work for american airlines as a baggage handler
Departments worked: *Rides
Last Updated: April 06, 2009

Brian Hackbarth
Went by: Brian
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Seasons worked: 1980-1986
Areas worked: Cash Control
Fond memories:Too many memories to list, but had a blast for several summers.
Departments worked: *Cash Control
Last Updated: April 20, 2009

Rosemary Drozd
Went by: Rosemary McCardell
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Seasons worked: 1976-1982
Areas worked: n/a
Fond memories:The Games Gang and late nights in Cash Control
Departments worked: *Cash Control*Games
Last Updated: April 20, 2009

laura wolff
Went by: laura white
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Seasons worked: 1980-1984
Areas worked: Burgers on the Run and Farmers Market
Fond memories:My memory on how long I worked there is a bit fuzzy, probably because I had entertained with Jeff Jones and Tim McNeill too often. All I know it was a damn good time. After work parties which was nightly and then some. Then busted some butt cranking out burgers, fries and what not and going out all over again. Won't catch me on a roller coaster agin those days are over.
People to find:Where in the hell is Ed Gariguess?
Departments worked: *Food Services
Last Updated: May 25, 2009

Lisa Bertone
Went by: Lisa
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Seasons worked: 1991-1991
Areas worked: Games Dept.
Fond memories:Too many fun moments! Loved the parties and still remember my dad saying: Lisa you are supposed to be getting home by 3 am not leaving to go out...Ahh the life! Thanks to everyone who made that summer so wonderful!
People to find:Would love to hear from anyone I worked with! I have been able to get back in touch with some of you via facebook. :)
Other info/comments:I currently live in Buffalo Grove Illinois. Taught for 10 years in AH and resigned 5 years ago to raise my boys!...Peter is 5 and Tyler is 2.5. My husband (Rich Baker) works for Northwest Community Hospital in AH Illinois.
Departments worked: *Games
Last Updated: June 05, 2009

Sang Lee
Went by: Sang
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Seasons worked: 6-9
Areas worked: n/a
Departments worked: *Park Services
Last Updated: June 25, 2009

john koziol
Went by: john
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Seasons worked: 94-96
Areas worked: county fair
Other info/comments:live in beverly hills florida ,tampa bay area .work for waste managment ,ex military
Departments worked: *Retail*Rides
Last Updated: June 30, 2009