STEPHEN JAMES DANDRIDGE Stephen Dandridge passed away  on October 4, 2005 after a year-long battle with bone cancer.  He was 18 and a 2004 graduate of Orange Park High School.  He was a team leader on the Varsity baseball team and very well-liked and known.                                          Submitted by Kyle Buckingham '02 Please visit the follwing links for more information #1 #2

BOBBY R. PANDEGIROT, JR  (BJ) September 7, 1979 - June 12, 2003 BJ played JV basketball and football and graduated in 1997 from OPHS.  He attended Oxford College of Emory University in Oxford, GA for 1 year.  He returned to Florida and earned an Associate of Arts degree at Florida Community College at Jacksonville and then transferred to University of Florida.  BJ graduated from UF in December, 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.  His goal was to be a pharmaceutical salesman, however, at the time of his death, he was employed at HCA in Orange Park and was studying for the GRE to enter graduate school.  BJ was very outgoing and fun to be with.  His friends described him, "He was loudest at any party and he made each one of them feel like they were his best friend".  BJ enjoyed life to the fullest and packed more in 23 years than most people do in a lifetime.  BJ told his aunt when he was 10 years old that he wanted to be a missionary.  Over 300 people attended his memorial service and we all feel we were BJ's mission.  He made everyone of us feel special with his quick wit, beautiful smile and great sense of humor.  He had a way of making the worst situations better with his upbeat personality and beautiful smile.  His family and friends meant the world to him.  BJ will be missed by all that knew him.  His parents can be reached at IPandegiro1003@cs.com                                                                                                   Submitted by  BJ's Mom, Ila

Class of 1991

JASON HUNT

I was wondering if anyone knew my brother.  Jason attended OPHS 10th  and 11th grades and was a football player for OPHS but graduated from Robert E. Lee High School.  He died in February 1992.

Class of 1993

HOPE BARTLETT

Hope was a reporter for the Jacksonville ABC 25 television station.  She was working on a story when she drowned approximately 2 years ago.  She was an honor student and very active and well-liked in all that she did.

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JOEY MANN

Joseph M. 'Joey' Mann, 18, died Saturday, May 12, 2001, as a result of a traffic accident.  Joey was a Senior at Orange Park High School and was to have graduated with the Class of 2001.  His future was to have joined the U.S. Army and served in the medical field.  Survivors include his mother, June Mann; father, Randy Mann; very special friend, Alisha Hunnicutt; grandmothers, Mary Reich & Dorothy Mann; 2 sisters, Aimee Mann and Anissa Masters; 1 brother, Jason Mann; 1 nephew, Ricky; 3 nieces, Ashlind, Brianna & Carissa; and many other loving family & friends.

Joey was a senior at OPHS and loved by everyone and will be missed by all.  He and his girlfriend were hit on a motorcycle on Blanding.  He was the type of kid that would make everyone laugh.  If something was wrong, he would try his best to brighten up your day.  He was a really good buddy of mine.  He was an all-around awesome guy.                                            Submitted by Scott Watkins

Class of 1992

CLAIRE SOMERA

Claire was killed in May, 2001 in an automobile accident.  Her funeral was 5/31/2001.  She had 2 sisters, Roda Somera '96 and Marlene Somera '97.                               Submitted by Mary Hiers Barth

RICHARD JOHNSON

Richard died in April of 1998.  He graduated with the class of 1993.  He is survived by daughter Elizabeth, mother, grandparents, and many aunts, uncles, and cousins (including Eddie Bennett c/o 93 and Jennifer "Bennett" Genton c/o 95).                                                             Submitted by Jennifer Bennett Genton '95

Class of 1990

SCOTT BURKHARDT

Scott was in a motorcycle accident on the Buckman Bridge in May of 1994 and died soon after on May 12, 1994.  He graduated from OPHS in 1990 and had many friends,  I was unable to attend his funeral but am including information from his funeral.  He was a great friend as is sorely missed.                                                Submitted by Dawn Zimmerman '94

Hope Bartlett was a graduate of OPHS who died in a boating accident while doing a news story for a local television station.  Since her death, her mother and father have started the Hope Bartlett Foundation.  All the money that is donated to the foundation goes to area homeless shelters, food kitchens, and other special programs.  If anyone out there would like to donate money to the foundation in Hope's memory, you can send a check to the school and the money will be forwarded to the foundation, This is a wonderful way to honor Hope's memory and to bring a little brightness to the lives of those less fortunate.  You can make the check out to Orange Park High School.  Direct your letter to:  Orange Park High School c/o Kathy Brannon 2300 Kingsley Avenue Orange Park, FL   32073 I hope that some of you will be able to help and to keep Hope's memory alive through this foundation.

Class of 1999

NOAH CULBURTSON

Noah died in a car accident in 1999.  He was on the swim team and was one of the nicest people one could ever meet!  He will be remembered always and his spirit will always be with each and everyone of us.                                             Submitted by Eric Behning

AMY CATHERINE DAVIS SHEILDS

COREY EDWARD SCHUM

Class of 1997

ADAM LACKEY Died as a result of a tragic car accident, in March of 1998, 3 months shy of graduation.  He was an awesome person, who always made people smile.  His love for his Land Cruiser and people will never leave us.  He is survived by his mother, Connie, father, Bill and brother, Brian.  His will be truly missed.  We love you Adam.                                         Submitted by Sarah Call

Class of 2000

MATTHEW COLIN WIESIKE

Mattew Colin Wiesike, a member of Orange Park High's Class of 2000 and a University of Florida English major, died August 5, 2002, after a hiking accident in Glacier National Park, Montana.  He was 20.  Matthew was a summer employee at a restaurant on the east side of Glacier Park.  He apparently fell from Reynolds Mountain, that Monday night, into a lake basin.  Matthew's parents, Paul and Herta Wiesike of Orange Park, said it appears their son reached the mountain's summit, but slipped and fell during his descent.  Matthew, who was born in Chicago, attended Lakeside Elementary, Lakeside Junior High and Orange Park High , schools in Clay County. He played baseball in the Orange Park Athletic Association , and enjoyed Russian Literature and pick-up basketball.  He completed his sophomore year last spring at UF, where he was majoring in English.  He planned on becoming a writer or an English teacher.  He took the course, African Experience, at UF earlier this summer.  After some Park Cafe' employees quit, Matthew was invited to work at the business for the rest of the summer.  He had worked there for about a month before his accident.  Matthew is survived by his parents, grandparents and brothers, Andrew (21) and Paul (23).

Class of 2001

Carrie died of heart complications on September 2, 2002.  She had been having heart problems for several years and even underwent a heart transplant last year.  She was always a caring person and kept smiling even through adversity.  In high school, she was in Concert & Marching Bands and Wind Ensemble.  She is survived by her 7 year old daughter, Cassandra, and her parents.  She was 27.

CARRIE CARLILE

April 17, 1975 - September 2, 2002

HEATH RAINES

February 10, 1975 - March 22, 1993

HALEY MARIE KEYS June 2, 1982 - November 13, 2002 Haley graduated from Orange Park High School in 2000, where she had been active in the National Honor Society and Marching Band/Guard rogram.  She was recognized in the Who's Who Among High School Students book and since graduating had been attending UNF and FCCJ in pursuit of a degree in Nursing, Pharmacy or Teaching.  She had been employed and loved her job at Walgreen's for the past 5 years.  She was a member of the Calvary Assembly of God.  Haley was a beloved daughter, sister and friend and will be greatly missed.  Donations may be made to the "Crohns and Colitis Foundation of America" in Haley's name.

Class of 1994

TYRONE DOWNING

Tyrone passed away of heart failure on March 1, 2003.  Tyrone and I were high school sweethearts and had one child together, Isaiah Caleb Downing.  He is survived by his wife, Tamara Downing, and children Joshua, Caleb, Emily, Tyrone, Jr. and Zachariah, as well as his mother and step-father Rhonda and Greg Devoe, brother, Cecil Downing, sister, Yolanda Downing, nephew Zion, as well as multitudes of cousins, aunts, uncles and grandparents.  He will be greatly missed.                                                                                    Submitted by Chavonneique Wilkinson '93

RAY WEISGERGER

Died in 2002 I had known Ray since we went to S. Bryan Jennings Elementary together.  He and my brother took karate lessons together and became good friends. I know that my brother misses him a lot.  May he rest in peace.                                       Submitted by Carrie '94

CHAD BENNETT Died June 20, 2002 Chad Eric Bennett, 23, passed away on June 20, 2002, in Jacksonville, FL.  He was killed in a car accident, on a rainy night.  He was trying to avoid hitting another car, swerved, and went off the road.  Chad was born in Orange Park, FL, was employed by CSX and was a 1998 graduate of Orange Park High School. Chad was my brother's best friend and was like a brother to me.  He had a heart of gold.  He was one of those rare kinds you meet--very genuine and kind-hearted.  He had a smile worth a million bucks.  He had a strong faith in God and a love for trains.  He was about to become a train engineer for CSX at the time he was killed.  His loss has been very devastating for all of us who knew and loved him.  His funeral was one of the saddest I've ever been to.  Chad keeps making his presence known by little "signs" that he gives to people.  So I know he is looking down on us, still with that winning smile, praying for us and guiding us every step of the way.                                             Submitted by Carrie '94

Class of 1996

KATHRYN LOUISE HORTON

Died October 27,2000 Kathryn passed away at Shand's Hospital after a car accident.  She graduated from OPHS c/o 1996, received a biology degree from UNF and was also an FDLE intern. She's been my best friend since Jr. High and nowhere else on this planet will you find a smile or hear a laugh that would make your day like hers did.  She will always be remembered for her loving spirit, caring ways, non-stop humor, generous nature, and boundless energy.  Kathryn leaves behind her parents, Ray & Nancy, her sister and brother-in-law Kristina and Mike, 2 loving nephews, Michael and Ryan, and devoted dog, Bailey, along with grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and a huge circle of friends.  She is missed dearly, but I know she's still making those around her smile and laugh wherever she is today.  Until that day when we meet again...just know you're still in my thought and prayers.  Love ya sweetie.                                     Submitted by Kim Abacano '96

MICHAEL JASON GIBBS Born: January 21, 1975, Died: June 12, 2003 Died in a car accident Michael lived in Tampa, Gainesville and Seattle, WA before moving to Orange Park in 1988.  He attended Fletcher High and graduated from Orange Park High School and the University of North Florida with a degree in molecular plant cell therapy.  He was active in local high school, collegiate and adult soccer and enjoyed snow skiing in both North America and Europe.   He was a managing partner and corporate officer in O'Reilly-Gibbs, Inc. He is survived by his parents LTC (ret) Charles M. Gibbs and Kathleen M. Gibbs and brother Jason, all of Orange Park, and many aunts, uncles and cousins.  Mourners arrived from throughout the United States and Europe.

Class of 1998

BOBBY R. PANDEGIROT, JR  (BJ) September 7, 1979 - June 12, 2003 BJ played JV basketball and football and graduated in 1997 from OPHS.  He attended Oxford College of Emory University in Oxford, GA for 1 year.  He returned to Florida and earned an Associate of Arts degree at Florida Community College at Jacksonville and then transferred to University of Florida.  BJ graduated from UF in December, 2002 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.  His goal was to be a pharmaceutical salesman, however, at the time of his death, he was employed at HCA in Orange Park and was studying for the GRE to enter graduate school.  BJ was very outgoing and fun to be with.  His friends described him, "He was loudest at any party and he made each one of them feel like they were his best friend".  BJ enjoyed life to the fullest and packed more in 23 years than most people do in a lifetime.  BJ told his aunt when he was 10 years old that he wanted to be a missionary.  Over 300 people attended his memorial service and we all feel we were BJ's mission.  He made everyone of us feel special with his quick wit, beautiful smile and great sense of humor.  He had a way of making the worst situations better with his upbeat personality and beautiful smile.  His family and friends meant the world to him.  BJ will be missed by all that knew him.  His parents can be reached at IPandegiro1003@cs.com                                                                                                   Submitted by  BJ's Mom, Ila

Class of 2004

KEITH "TAD" LAWRENCE

Passed away in 2003 from Cystic Fibrosis He was only 16 years old

BRIAN ALLEN DINGMAN Died February 24, 2004 He was 21 years old                             Submitted by Eric Still c/o 1999

ARIANNE RENE REINSEL

September 19, 1981 - February 24, 2004 Arianne Reinsel, 22, of Center Township, in Butler, died Tuesday, February 24, 2004 following an automobile accident on Route 308 in Butler.   She was a 1999 graduate of Orange Park High School and a 2003 graduate of the University of North Florida, where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Communications.  She worked as a reviewer for  U.S Investigative Services in Boyers.   She is survived by her parents Eric and Tammy Reinsel,  daughter Taylor MeKenna Reinsel, sisiter Erica Reinsel, brother Troy Reinsel, maternal grandparents Phyllis and Tom Miller and Kenneth Fleeger, her paternal grandparents Richard and Ruth Reinsel, her maternal great-grandparents Daniel and Josephine Fleeger.  Also surving are numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.                                             Submitted by Eric Still  '99

KERRI DARLYNN KENNEDY

Kerri Kennedy, age 18, was killed in an automobile accident on October 10, 1998 in Asheville, North Carolina.  Kerri was attending Montreat College.  Kerri was a graduate of Orange Park High School, Class of 1998.  She is very missed!                                             Submitted by Kimberley "Brieden" Himes  '98

DAVID THIS

David died from injuries sustained in a car accident in the spring of 2005. He was a very funny person and always seemed ready to offer a funny story or kind word.

STEPHEN JAMES DANDRIDGE Stephen Dandridge passed away  on October 4, 2005 after a year-long battle with bone cancer.  He was 18 and a 2004 graduate of Orange Park High School.  He was a team leader on the Varsity baseball team and very well-liked and known.                                          Submitted by Kyle Buckingham '02 Please visit the follwing links for more information #1 #2

FARRAH JUDITH TERPACK-HART January 29, 1976 - October 11, 2005 Farrah, age 29, of Orange Park, FL and her soon to be born daughter, Savanna, passed away on October 11, 2005 as the result of a tragic car accident, on Fleming Island.  She was an outgoing, loving and caring woman, dedicated to her family and generous with her ti