Dena, the youngest of the Class of 1982, has been very active in FFA and reigned
as the FFA Sweetheart.  She has received many awards in rodeo, 4-H, and traveled
to Denver for livestock judging.  
   She enjoys reading, 4-H, FFA, and the music of Chris Le Doux.  Her favorite food is
hamburgers.  She emphasized that her pet peeves are "Goldies" and "Jocks!"  
   Dena's highlight came when she received the bronze medal for being the most
improved barrel racer in the district in '81.  
   After graduation, she plans to work and hopes to someday marry a professional
rodeoer.  
   Dena's message is, "Good luck and hang in there!"
7th
8th
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
                                                                                        My Life Since 1982:

"Scary & heartwrenching but a hell of a ride! Always a  new day, some brighter than others but never and end to
the journey.  All and all worth while and, the good Lord willing I would expect the next 40 years to be fun, trying
and rewarding. And maybe, just maybe... a little less eventful."
Occupation

Retired

Spouse

Ward - Supervisor, J.R. Simplot
Children

Baxter (22)
Kimber (19)
Grandchildren

Kai Marie (15 mos)
Heather Lynn (15 mos)
Elizabeth Elaine (4 mos)