The Road To Athens
THE ROAD TO ATHENS YEARBOOK
Southern Illinois University • Class of ’88
The Road to Athens
Yearbook
Meet the friends, dreamers, pranksters, and steady hearts whose choices turn one unforgettable semester into the journey of a lifetime.
Class of 1988
Character Spotlights
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Jessica
Smart. Loyal. Beautiful. Unforgettable. She believes in love, second chances, and in Ethan.
Scott Cook
Loyal. Driven. Dependable. A student, friend, competitor, and legendary prankster.
Tony
Calm. Loyal. Grounded. The steady influence and friend every college freshman needs.
Claire & Connor
The love that helped them grow—a story of friendship, grace, forgiveness, and second chances.
Ashley & Bob
Country roots. Strong hearts. Built together. The best kind of love grows where it is planted.
Chad & Beth
Different worlds. Real love. Built to last—with respect, loyalty, faith, and plenty of laughter.
Author Spotlight: Karl Cordes
A storyteller at heart whose fiction celebrates faith, family, friendship, second chances, and the roads that shape us.
“Some roads lead you away. The right one brings you home.”
The Road to Athens