The Herd

The Herd is Ken Brownfield, Paul Debevec, Aaron Heumann, Gaeron McClure, John Neaderhiser, Chris Nicholas, Steve Norton, and Micah Yairi, all members of the Urbana, Illinois University High School Class of 1988. With roots dating back to 1978, The Herd began in earnest in the Fall of 1986, experienced a golden age from 1987-1991, and continues on to this day. This page features photographs of noteworthy confluences of Herd members.

The original Herd photograph taken January 1988 in Gaeron's parents' basement, which appeared in the Uni High 1988 yearbook. Left to right: John, Chris, Aaron, Micah, Gaeron, and Paul. Not pictured: Ken and Steve.

Many Herd members played prominent roles in the Senior Gift-Giving Hearings. This 1988 Gargoyle photograph by Kanchan Bhomik features Gaeron, Steve, Chris, Ken, John, Paul, Aaron (behind Paul), and Micah.

The Herd, circa October 1989, in Gaeron and Ken's University of Illinois Armory House dorm room. Left to right are: Ken, Gaeron, Chris, Micah, John, and Paul.

In 1991, Herd members Ken, Paul, Chris, and Steve ventured West to California and are seen here on Santa Monica beach. Relive the memories on The California Trip page.

The Herd with honorary member Amy Eades, Summer 1991. Back row: Micah, Chris, Amy, Gaeron. Front row: Paul and Ken (with Herschel).

The Herd, January 1994. We mostly recreated (and incorporated) the original 1988 Herd photograph. Left to right: honorary member Ata, Ken, Micah, Veronica, Gaeron, Paul.

The Herd, January 1995, during an all-night game of Risk at Ken's apartment in Champaign, IL. Left to right: John, Paul, Chris, and Ken.

The Herd, December 1996, at Paul's Dad's house in Urbana, IL. Left to right: John, Ken, Micah, Chris, Paul.

The Herd, September 2003, in standard position. Left to right: John, Chris, Aaron, Micah, Gaeron, and Paul. Taken during the Uni High Class of 1988 15-year reunion.

The More Complete Herd, September 2003. Left to right: Amy, John, Ken, Micah, Aaron, Chris, Gaeron and Veronica, and Paul, with Richard and Bill in front.

Chris's Engagement, Las Vegas, January 2004. Left to right: Micah, John, Chris, Gaeron, Ken.

Ken's Wedding, Half Moon Bay, April 2006. Left to right: Micah, Gaeron, Chris, John, Ken, Paul.


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