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Shannon — then
Then
Shannon — now
Now

Shannon (Kavanaugh)

Bellevue, WA

Bellevue, WA

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Back in the Day

What sports, activities, or hobbies did you participate in?
Cheerleading, Dance @ Diane’s and lots of partying
Favorite High School Teacher?
Mr. Packett and my dad, Mr. Kavanaugh
Favorite High School Memory?
I have high school amnesia but still have many fond memories of the people I used to know
First time you drank too much?
Jessica Barton’s house, skipping school to get our drivers permits but the DMV was closed so we took tequila shots instead. Still think of that whenever I smell tequila.
Best party or event you attended?
Field parties, the circle, behind Embassy, the bridge
Favorite music genre or band in 1996?
Alanis, Jewel, DMB
Coolest fashion style in 1996?
Flowered Sun dresses
Favorite hangout place?
Driving around in someone’s car usually ending up at Taco Bell or Winsteads
First car?
1993 Honda Civic
A breaking news event you remember?
Oklahoma City Bombing
High school class that helped you the most?
I only remember History with Packett and Chemistry with my dad

These Days

What do you do for work?
Child and family therapist
What do you do in your free time?
Mountain bike, paddle board, hike, travel, hang out with my friend group, read, write
Favorite vacation spot?
Whistler, BC
Children/pets (names & ages)?
Brooke (17), Brady (15), JoeJoe (9 yo chihuahua, Alex and Benjamin, 11 yo cats)
Grandchildren (names & ages)?
Not yet!
Favorite part of having kids or pets?
My children are my biggest blessing. Watching them become amazing individuals with their own passions and gifts and interesting perspectives. I love all of it, even the hard stuff.
Favorite thing about your significant other or someone special in your life?
He is patient, generous, loving and kind. He can fix or build anything and works very hard. He makes me laugh every day ❤️
Favorite music genre or band now?
Noah Kahan, Brandi Carlile
What's your idea of the best night out?
Me and my friend group and partner making dinner and making each other laugh
Favorite places lived or traveled?
I love the PNW. Been home for over 20 years.
What's still on your Bucket List?
World travel with my kids. Going to Spain with my daughter and some classmates next year
Secret that not many people know about you?
I used to race mountain bikes downhill but stopped because I broke too many bones. I miss it! Nothing produces more adrenaline than the starting gate.