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THE GustavusGustavus Adolphus College Spring 2007 QUARTERLY

RAV! Celebrating Years ofO Theatre B 75 at Gustavus 01 Spring 07 masters.3 2/8/07 9:27 AM Page 2 G THE GUSTAVUS QUARTERLY

Spring 2007 • Vol. LXIII, No. 2 Managing Editor Steven L. Waldhauser ’70 [email protected] Alumni Editors Randall M. Stuckey ’83 [email protected] Barbara Larson Taylor ’93 [email protected] Design Sharon Stevenson [email protected] Contributing Writers Sara Baer ’08, Randall Beard ’78, Barbara Fister, Gregg Fuerstenberg ’07, Teresa Harland ’94, Tim Kennedy ’82, Jonathan Kraatz, Donald Myers ’83, Debra Pitton, Roland Thorstensson Contributing Photographers Anders Björling ’58, Jonathan Kraatz, Tom Roster, Wayne Schmidt, Stacia Senne, Sharon Stevenson, Dean Wahlund ’72, Stan Waldhauser ’71

Articles and opinions presented in this magazine do not necessarily reflect the views of the editors or official policies of the College or its board of trustees.

The Gustavus Quarterly (USPS 227-580) is published four times annually, in February, May, August, and November, by Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn. Periodicals postage is paid at St. Peter, MN 56082, and additional mailing offices. It is mailed free of charge to alumni and friends of the College. Circulation is approximately 35,000. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Gustavus Quarterly, Office of Alumni Relations, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082-1498.

St. Peter, Minnesota 507/933-8000 www.gustavus.edu Chair, Board of Trustees Russ Michaletz ’74 President of the College James L. Peterson ’64 Vice President for College Relations Gwendolyn Freed Vice President for Institutional Advancement Brenda Moore Director of Alumni Relations Randall M. Stuckey ’83

Gustavus Adolphus College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. The Gustavus Quarterly is printed on Domtar Earthchoice paper (30% PCR and sustainable source certified by SmartWood) using soy-based inks and alternative solvents and wetting agents by the John Roberts Company, Minneapolis, an EPA Green Power Partner. 01 Spring 07 masters.3 2/8/07 8:43 AM Page 3

Contents

4 From the President 5 On the Hill 14 Calendar: What’s happening on campus 16 Celebrating 75 Years of Gustavus Theatre A look back at the history of theatre at Gustavus, and a schedule of events for a gala weekend in May 28 Sports Individual, team, and coaching honors Fall sports summary Simulator added to golf program Hollingsworth Field commemorative print available 30 Legacy Lindau Symposium established Friends of Music created to support student-musicians New advancement professionals 33 Alumni Fund Report 33 Alumni News Reunions schedule Letter from Alumni Association President Jan Ledin Michaletz ’74

ON THE COVER THE Gustavus Adolphus College Spring 2007 Gustavus Alumni actors Kevin QUARTERLY Kling ’79, Michael Glenn (Waldhauser) ’97, and Karen Esbjornson ’80 with director/professor Rob Gardner on the set of V! The Cherry Orchard. RA (See pp. 16–23.) Celebrating Years ofO Theatre B 75 at Gustavus Photo by Anders Björling ’58

On these pages . . . Crabapple trees bloom above a newly mown lawn on the eastern hillside of the Gustavus campus. Photo by Anders Björling ’58 01 Spring 07 masters.3 2/8/07 8:43 AM Page 4

From the President Gustavus Adolphus College Board of Trustees Gary F. Anderson ’63 Director, Crossing Bridges – Connecting in Mission Engaging the world Hugo, Minn. St. Paul Area Synod, ELCA Jon V. Anderson Bishop, Southwestern Minnesota Synod, New Ulm, Minn. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, (ex officio) Redwood Falls Rodney L. Anderson Pastor, It is typical in this space for me to write about good news Eden Prairie, Minn. St. Andrew Lutheran Church at Gustavus. It’s important for alumni to hear about things Thomas M. Annesley ’75 Professor of Pathology, University Hospital, like academic successes, special events and celebrations, Ann Arbor, Mich. University of Michigan Al Annexstad Chair, President, and CEO, Excelsior, Minn. Federated Insurance, Owatonna Stan Waldhauser ’71 Stan Waldhauser efforts to advance international education, new college Tracy L. Bahl ’84 Chief Executive Officer, leadership, strategic planning work, and matters of diversi- Greenwich, Conn. Uniprise, a United Health Group Company, N.Y. ty in its many forms here on campus. There is always good Mark Bernhardson ’71 City Manager, Bloomington, Minn. City of Bloomington news on this campus. Stephen P. Blenkush ’80 Pastor, But Gustavus, like all colleges and universities these Milaca, Minn. Zion Lutheran Church Gordon A. Braatz Retired Clergy and Psychologist days, is not without some real challenges. Having recently Minneapolis, Minn. returned from a three-day meeting with over 300 private David J. Carlson ’60 Retired Physician Edina, Minn. college presidents, discussing and debating the issues of the day, I’ve made a list. John E. Chadwick ’79 President, Though not a complete list by any means, and not arranged in any particular order of Bloomington, Minn. The Chadwick Group, Inc. Kelly Chatman Pastor, importance, here are my top 10 challenges for institutions like ours over the next Maplewood, Minn. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Minneapolis Jerome King Del Pino ’68 General Secretary, decade. Franklin, Tenn. General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, The United Methodist Church, Nashville Jann Eichlersmith ’85 Assistant General Counsel, 1) Managing the relationship between cost and tuition increases, financial aid, Richfield, Minn. The Scoular Company, Minneapolis and rising student debt. Bruce W. Engelsma CEO and Chair of the Board, Long Lake, Minn. Kraus-Anderson Companies, Inc., Minneapolis 2) Strengthening institutional evaluation and assessment processes for student Ardena Flippen ’68 Corporate Compliance Officer, learning outcomes and the overall student experience. Chicago Provident Hospital of Cook County James H. Gale ’83 Attorney at Law 3) Increased political pressures and mandates related to standardization, govern- Washington, D.C. Tania K. Haber ’78 Senior Pastor, mental controls, and oversight. St. Louis Park, Minn. Westwood Lutheran Church 4) Changing student demographics in Minnesota and nationwide. Paul L. Harrington Senior Pastor, Rosemount, Minn. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley 5) Building a more culturally and racially diverse campus environment. Pat Haugen ’70 Client Executive, 6) Establishing clarity of institutional identity and distinctiveness. Sioux Falls, S.D. IBM Global Services Alfred Henderson ’62 Retired Financial Adviser 7) Creating opportunities for, and meeting the challenges of, internationalizing Chanhassen, Minn. the campus to prepare all students for global citizenship. George G. Hicks ’75 Managing Partner Eden Prairie, Minn. Värde Partners, Inc., Minneapolis 8) Increasing the investment in improving academic quality while controlling cost Thomas J. Hirsch ’64 Vice President, escalation. Edina, Minn. JEBCO Group, Inc., St. Paul Ronald A. Jones Retired Partner and Consultant, 9) Deepening and broadening the revenue base. Barrington, Ill. Hewitt and Associates, Lincolnshire Linda Bailey Keefe ’69 Vice President, 10) Fostering collaboration and less competition with peer institutions. Atlanta, Ga. NAI Brannen Goddard Daniel A. Kolander ’68 Senior Pastor, Marion, Iowa First Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids Certainly, these challenges can and will be met here at Gustavus. That’s why we are Barbara Eckman Krig ’52 Retired Educator doing all the strategic planning now underway. And that’s why the new people in lead- Excelsior, Minn. Russell V. Michaletz ’74 Deloitte & Touche LLP, Minneapolis ership positions here are so important, working together with a committed and creative Edina, Minn. faculty and a dedicated board of trustees to ensure a vital and sustainable Gustavus Marilyn Olson Assistant Director for Colleges and Universities Chicago, Ill. Division for Vocation and Education long into the future. (ex officio) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Martha I. Penkhus Registered Nurse, As I have suggested before, ideas from our alumni about what the College is doing Mankato, Minn. Immanuel St. Joseph’s Hospital now and what it might do in the future are always welcome. If you wish to contribute James L. Peterson ’64 President, Minneapolis, Minn. (ex officio) Gustavus Adolphus College suggestions about improving the present or creating the future, let us know. We’ll cer- Jason T. Sawyer ’93 Vice President for Sales, Cronin & Co., Minneapolis, tainly try to keep you informed about progress on these challenges and on other fronts Plymouth, Minn. (ex officio) and Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association Beth Sparboe Schnell ’82 Chief Executive Officer, along the way. Corcoran, Minn. Sparboe Companies, Wayzata David B. Spong ’64 President, Gustavus Association of Congregations, Chanhassen, Minn. and Interim Pastor, Grace Lutheran Church, (ex officio) Bloomington Karin Stone ’83 Senior Vice President and Cleveland Heights, Ohio Director of Corporate Marketing, National City Corporation, Cleveland Sally Turrittin Co-Owner, Long Lake, Minn. Prime Mortgage Corporation, Minnetonka James L. Peterson ’64 Chia Youyee Vang ’94 Professor of History, Oak Creek, Wis. University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee President Daniel K. Zismer ’75 Executive Vice President, Bloomington, Minn. Essentia Health, Duluth Trustee Emerita Patricia R. Lund Retired Chair of the Board, Edina, Minn. Lunds, Inc., Minneapolis

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Linnaeus @ 300 Arboretum plans celebratory events

by Roland Thorstensson

his year is the tercentenary T of the birth of Carolus Linnaeus (Karl von Linné; 1707–1778). While internation- ally most recognized for his work in botany and taxonomy, Linnaeus was also active in other fields, particularly ethnog- raphy and ethnobotany (before those terms were coined). He is also remembered for his work with his students—his “apos- tles”—whom he sent around the globe to map and document God’s creation and bring back a little bit of the outside world to transplant in Sweden. Linnaeus was a man of his time, the Enlightenment, but also a man Following in the footsteps of Linnaeus, Roland Thorstensson (left) and Anders Björling stand atop Vallevarre ahead of his time; he was an as- Mountain overlooking Kvikkjokk, in Swedish Lappland, where Linnaeus observed alpine flora for the first time. siduous scientist, but also a man Inset: Linnaea borealis, the common Linnaea, also known as the twinflower prone to take poetic license when describing his own Linnaeus collections are located, named humans, too. He classified achievements; he was a prolific will recognize his significance as us as Homo sapiens. With charac- Campus news: though sometimes controversial a botanist. Pennsylvania will teristic self-assertion, he named 6 • St. Dennis to lead church contributor to knowledge, loved highlight the work of Pehr Kalm, himself “Prince of Botany.” relations by his students, feared and the “apostle” whom Linnaeus Gustavus began its Linnaeus 7 • New director of student sometimes loathed by his col- sent to North America for a commemorations in December financial assistance • Vice president for college leagues, ignored by few. three-year visit to gather speci- 2006 when Anders Björling and relations appointed The Linnaeus tercentenary mens and document folk life Roland Thorstensson presented a 8 • Faculty development will be commemorated in several (1748–1751). And Gustavus, program on their journey to countries and in multifarious whose arboretum carries his Swedish Lappland and northern 10 • Support staff honored ways. The University of Uppsala, name and whose Twinflower (the Norway at the annual American- 11 • Festival of St. Lucia Sweden, Linnaeus’ academic Arboretum newsletter) reflects Scandinavian Yuletide Breakfast. • Gustavus at college fairs home for more than four his spirit, will have several In August 2006 Anders and 12 • Summer sports camps decades, will have an entire events to honor the man inter- Roland followed the route 13 • Hillstrom Museum of Art Linnaeus year of celebrations. nationally best known for his Linnaeus took in 1732 and docu- features installation London, where the major naming of plants and animals. He continued on next page 14 • Calendar of events

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Sunset (around 11:30 p.m.) at Saltoluokta, in Swedish Lappland.

Linnaeus @ 300 biology and executive direc- Sweden with Carl Linnaeus,” May 23 – Linnaeus was born in continued from previous page tor of Linnaeus Arboretum, a multimedia presentation by 1707, “. . . between the will examine Linnaeus’ scien- Anders Björling and Roland month of growing and the mented in his journal, Iter tific contributions; Thorstensson; month of flowering, when Lapponicum. April 11 – An exhibition of April 25 – Linnaeus Symposium. the cuckoo was announcing Their journey to Lappland Anders Björling’s nature pho- There will be Linnaeus events the imminence of summer, yielded verbal and visual docu- tography taken during his all day on campus and sever- when the trees were in leaf ments as well; Roland gathered “Linnaeus trek” in Sweden al speakers, including eth- but before the season of material for a semester course on will open at the Melva Lind nobotanists Paul Alan Cox blossom . . .” G Linnaeus, and Anders took pic- Interpretive Center (a similar and Mark Plotkin, writer tures for an April photo exhibit. exhibition also will be on Paula Robbins, a Pehr Kalm Roland Thorstensson, professor of Several programs and events display at the Arts Center of historian, and Hans Odöö, a Scandinavian Studies, has taught celebrating Linnaeus are sched- Saint Peter); Swedish journalist-naturalist Swedish language and Nordic uled for this spring. All are open April 24 – “From Skåne To who is also a Linnaeus im- culture courses since joining the to the public. For more informa- Lappland – Travels through personator; Gustavus faculty in 1971. tion, call the Linnaeus Arboretum (507/933-6181).

Spring semester – Roland St. Dennis to lead Church Relations Thorstensson will teach a full-semester course on he Rev. Grady St. Dennis In his new position, St. the Gustavus Adolphus College Linnaeus and his world; T ’92, who has been serving Dennis will lead efforts to nur- Association of Congregations. March 26 – St Peter Continuing Mount Olivet Lutheran Church ture and strengthen the “We are thrilled that the Education: Roland in Minneapolis since 1999, has College’s relationship with the Rev. Grady St. Dennis has ac- Thorstensson will talk about been named director of church Evangelical Lutheran Church in cepted the invitation to join us Linnaeus, “the one and the relations at Gustavus Adolphus America (ELCA) and its congre- in this important role,” many,” and Cindy Johnson- College. gations, particularly those in Gustavus President Jim Groh, associate professor of

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College taps alumna for New Vice President for financial aid post College Relations named

ary Booker ’91 returned to her wendolyn Freed has been named Malma mater in January as Gustavus Gvice president for college relations Adolphus College’s new director of stu- at Gustavus. In her new position, Freed Jonathan Kraatz dent financial assistance. Booker, who leads the College’s strategic communica- previously worked for Gustavus in ad- tion efforts and oversees the Division of mission and financial assistance be- College Relations, including marketing,

tween 1994 and 1999, had been associ- The Photographers’ Guild, St. Paul public relations, media relations, online ate director of financial aid at and print communications, special Dartmouth College since 2001. events, fine arts promotion, sports infor- Reporting to Vice President for mation, and internal communications. Admission and Student Financial Assistance Mark Anderson, Booker is She began her duties Dec. 18, 2006. responsible for coordinating the often complex financial assistance Freed comes to Gustavus from Best Buy and has a background in process for Gustavus students. “The expertise that Mary brings, along corporate and higher education communications, journalism, fund de- with her knowledge of national trends in student aid, will help the velopment, and nonprofit leadership. As senior community relations College use our financial aid money to best benefit our students,” specialist at Best Buy, her chief responsibilities were corporate commu- Anderson stated in announcing her appointment. nications and Twin Cities grant making through the Best Buy Children’s With 71 percent of current Gustavus students receiving need-based fi- Fund. Previously, she was the executive director of the Greater Twin nancial assistance and more than $20 million in scholarships and grants Cities Youth Symphonies and a major gifts officer at the Minnesota given annually, financial assistance is a key component when prospec- Orchestra. tive students make decisions about their academic futures. A combination Her journalism background is extensive. As a staff reporter for the of rising tuition rates and the constant flux of state education funds Minneapolis Star Tribune, she wrote about business and the arts. Her makes the financial assistance office especially important at Gustavus. freelance work has been published in the Wall Street Journal, New York After earning her undergraduate degree from Gustavus in 1991, Newsday and the Detroit News. She served as editor in chief of Chamber Booker completed an M.A. in ethnic studies from Minnesota State Music magazine and is the author of Musician’s Resource (1997), a guide University, Mankato. Her career at Gustavus began in 1994 when she to educational programs. became an assistant director of admission. She advanced to the posi- Freed is completing a master’s degree program in public and nonprofit tion of assistant director of financial aid in 1997. In 1999, she left leadership and management as a Thomas Swain Fellow at the University Gustavus to become the associate director of financial aid at Oberlin of Minnesota’s Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs. She holds College (Oberlin, Ohio), moving to a similar post at Dartmouth a master’s degree in music from The Julliard School in New York and a (Hanover, N.H.) in 2001. bachelor’s degree in music from Oberlin College in Ohio. She is a board “As an experienced financial aid administrator and leader devoted member and former lay counselor for Crisis Connection, a Twin Cities to diversity in education,” Booker stresses, “I believe this will be a mental health agency. Freed is married to Kenneth Freed, a violist for unique opportunity for me to give back to an institution that has the Minnesota Orchestra and music director of the Mankato Symphony meant a lot to my personal and professional growth.” G Orchestra. They live in Edina, Minn., with their three children. G tcaSenne Stacia Peterson noted in announcing ELCA who holds a master of di- tion in general and Gustavus in his hiring. “I am confident that vinity degree from Luther particular in his new position, he will be an effective and en- Seminary, St. Dennis developed he will represent the College at thusiastic leader who will and implemented several pro- ELCA gatherings, synod assem- strengthen our relationships grams, including outreach min- blies, and other church-related with churches. Such connections istry programs for young adults, gatherings. are crucial to us as a college of at Mount Olivet. In addition to He assumed his new duties the Church.” helping build, strengthen, and Feb. 19, 2007. G An ordained minister of the support Lutheran higher educa-

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Service-learning in teacher preparation at Gustavus “The bullying project”

by Debra Eckerman Pitton, Ph.D. problem was as widespread as some ment from both institutions to “the people thought. The district was insti- bullying project.” Teacher preparation programs have tuting an anti-bullying policy, and The school’s primary concern was long known that they cannot do it while students were to be briefed on to find out more about how bullying alone. Developing opportunities for the policy requirements and expecta- was impacting the students. Not pre-service teachers to participate in tions on the first day of school, there everyone was convinced that bullying K-12 classrooms throughout their ed- were questions about what the next was a problem. Eager to quantify the ucation program is the goal of all steps should be. The school wanted prevalence of bullying in the school, Together teacher education departments and an more information about the extent of the middle school methods students expectation for any accredited institu- bullying and the needs of their stu- offered to develop a survey to assess tion. dents. The end result of these ongo- the needs of the school and to help The education faculty at Gustavus ing conversations was a solid commit- build awareness of bullying at the local has long maintained a relationship with the St. Peter School District. While these exchanges have been wonderful learning experiences for Not in the Script: Developing “Research-Like” Experiences Gustavus’ pre-service teachers, I won- dered if these opportunities were in Labs in biology or chemistry often have relied on “canned” or “scripted” laborato- any way helpful to the school district. ry experiments. Brenda Kelly, assistant professor of biology and chemistry, is Having learned about the potential of working to change that. Teaming up with science faculty from Grinnell, service-learning from ongoing faculty Hampshire, Harvey Mudd, Hope, and Wellesley colleges, Kelly is involved in a study development experiences, I set out to to evaluate student perceptions of science after completing realistic “research- try to improve the relationship to ben- like” laboratory experiences. Research-like experiences, Kelly explains, “typically efit both the college students and the involve the students working in teams, selecting a research question, designing a middle school students. plan for answering the question, collecting data, and reporting the analyzed re-

Learning Service-learning is based on the sults via an oral presentation or paper.” The lab experience is designed, Kelly con- premise that the experience will pro- cludes, “to mimic as closely as possible,” the challenges and rewards of a genuine vide mutual benefits for the student research experience. Kelly’s collaborative work on this project is being supported & and the community being served. A by a mini-grant from the Faculty Development Program. If the team’s hypothesis true service-learning project would re- proves correct, Kelly anticipates including more of these “research-like” experi- quire my students to address the ences as early as possible in the science and mathematics curricula at Gustavus. needs of our school partner as a part of my course. This meant lots of changes for me as the instructor. With The Business of “Re-enacting History” support from Noreen Buhmann, the College’s community service director, The Merck-Vioxx legal case drew attention not only for the science behind the and input from the school district ad- pharmaceutical drug, but for the critical ethical challenges it raised for business. ministration, I began to look for ways Mary Gaebler, visiting assistant professor of religion, realized that the proceed- that the education students could en- ings presented an ideal situation on which to build an engaging pedagogy of role- hance their learning by providing a play, enhancing students’ historical knowledge and sharpening their discussion service to the school. skills. Gaebler assigned students roles in the case, including the characters of Initial conversations with middle those injured by Merck’s aggressive sales tactics. Students then conducted their school administrators and counselors own trial and came to better understand the consequences of ethical neglect. The raised the question of whether their role-play “forced the students to explore perspectives they might have otherwise middle school students were aware of missed,” Gaebler comments, “especially important in the business ethics setting

Teaching bullying within the school, and if the since some students begin from the presupposition that anything goes, as long as

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level. This met the need of the uct and the process. In the be- homeroom program, middle dents? 3) How pervasive were school site partner and provid- ginning of the semester, my school methods students had a these various bullying behav- ed opportunities for pre-service students read their assigned chance to create these advisory iors in the school? As the next students to look more closely text and articles, but I added sessions, giving them opportu- step in this work, the college at the use of data gathering to additional readings on the top- nities to work with pre-adoles- students individually developed shape school decision making ics of bullying and service- cent learners and get to know survey questions that would and to focus on the develop- learning. first-hand what support could address the focus questions mental needs of pre-adoles- Our school partner deter- be offered in advisory-like ses- based on what they read and cents. mined that it would be helpful sions. what they felt would be impor- Thus began the parallel to give the survey and then fol- As a class, the pre-service tant to know. work of developing a survey in- low up with an awareness activ- teachers came up with three After a final draft had been strument while addressing the ity presented during home- guiding questions to use a reviewed and approved by the other objectives for my course. room. After the college focus for their survey: 1) Did school counselor and planning Meetings with the school’s students had developed the the middle school students re- team, two-person teams of middle school team charged survey, they would facilitate its ally know what bullying was, Gustavus pre-service teachers with looking into developing delivery in the homeroom. and did they recognize bully- administered the survey in stronger homeroom sessions Because the school was in the ing behavior? 2) What types of middle school homerooms. were used to share ideas and process of reviewing and devel- bullying behaviors were hap- Once the surveys were com- flesh out both the survey prod- oping a more “advisory-like” pening to middle school stu- continued on next page

you make a profit for the stockholders.” Supported by a Faculty seeking behaviors inform library website design? And how can faculty Development Program mini-grant, Gaebler attended a conference that and librarians collaborate to improve student research? Anna allowed her to model her trial after role-playing techniques developed Hulseberg and Michelle Anderson Twait ’98, both librarians at by the Barnard Project. Gustavus, hope to answer these questions analyzing data in the usage of the library website. “We hope to explore students’ overall under- standing of the research process,” Hulseberg explains, “focusing in par- Accessible Psychology ticular on how students use the library’s website to access materials for research and coursework.” “Based on our findings,” Twait adds, “we “We wanted to talk as a department about how best to infuse life into plan to redesign the website to provide better access for students and psychological topics in a way that 18–22 year old psychology under- more focused support for teaching and learning at Gustavus.” graduates can relate to and understand,” explains Marie Walker, asso- ciate professor of psychology, about her department’s seminar. As a structure for these discussions, the department faculty discussed Why Read? Why Write? Malcolm Gladwell’s recently published Blink, a book that looks at deci- sion making, social judgment, and first impressions. In “The American Scholar,” Ralph Waldo Emerson suggests that “Books Additionally, psychology faculty received a tutorial in E-Prime, a are the best of things, well used; abused, among the worst. What is the software package for creating computer-generated experiments. one end, which all means go to effect?” Emerson’s reply: “They are for Psychology major Jake Anderson ’02, who has been working at the nothing but to inspire.” Yet anecdotal evidence suggests that we live University of Minnesota’s psychophysiology lab in the last few years, in an increasingly technological world where success is measured by fi- provided the instruction in E-Prime. Walker notes tha faculty will be nancial gain or scientific achievement. Reading literature, for many able to use the software in their own research, in their classes, and children and adults, seems a quaint luxury with little relevance to the with student advisees who could develop their own directed research real world. But not for faculty and students in the English Department, projects. who embarked on a semester-long conversation about the importance of reading and humanistic study. Supported by a grant from the Faculty Development Program, faculty and students initially focused their dis- Going Right to the Source: cussions on Mark Edmundson’s Why Read? They then welcomed the au- Analyzing Students’ Online Research thor to campus for the annual Lefler Lecture. As the culmination of this department seminar, at the end of the semester, the students in Not surprisingly, many of the Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library’s re- Rebecca Fremo’s Senior Seminar on Creative Nonfiction read from their sources are online. But just how well do students understand the re- long projects, suggesting that not only is it important to understand search process using online resources? How can students’ information- why we read, but that it is equally vital to understand why we write. G

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The bullying project students to the plight of some these actions were occurring. formation to use for further continued from previous page of their peers, as identified by They planned to segue into the planning and faculty develop- the survey. Because the middle video as a means of providing ment. pleted, the methods students school students were going to examples for those who were In the semesters following compiled the data. The school be held to the specifics of the “in denial” or unaware of the the initial launch of the bully- site wanted the raw data, so the school bullying policy, the extent of the problem or the ing project, the course instruc- students did no statistical planning team wanted to be misery that that bullying creat- tor and middle school planning analysis; however, a look at the sure that all students were clear ed. At this point, they had read team have continued to meet data indicated that there clearly on the expectations. Discussions about planning and practiced and extend this work. Each se- were varying perspectives of how to present realistic im- writing objectives and assess- mester, a focus is identified to among the middle school stu- ages of bullying resulted in the ments in class. In groups they continue the awareness of bul- dents regarding what bullying selection of a video that would developed ideas for the follow- lying and increase student sen- really was and whether it oc- be shown to students. up that were agreed upon and sitivity to the needs of others. curred in their school. To address the question of written up as a draft “lesson Anti-bullying strategies, com- The feedback from the “what next?” the college stu- plan.” plete with role-playing and the middle level students showed dents began to plan a follow- So what were the results of use of scenarios, were imple- that for some kids, bullying was up homeroom session. Simply this service-learning project? mented the second semester. indeed a problem, while for giving a data report would not For the college students, in- By the third semester, the plan- others, bullying issues were not be an appropriate means of class feedback and reflections ning team felt that the school on their radar at all. As a result, sharing the results. They want- indicated that they appreciated needed to step back and work the school site planning team ed to highlight that a number the opportunity to do real on relationship-building to wanted to provide explicit ex- of students taking the survey work with students and that help students develop a amples of the offensive behav- had identified particular bully- this interaction with young “kinder, gentler” attitude to- ior, to help “open the eyes” of ing behaviors and specified that adolescents both heightened ward their peers, especially their knowledge and their in- those they did not identify as terest in teaching middle their friends. school students. Their conver- The implementation of Longtime employees recognized sations had more depth and service-learning has opened the real-life examples. Specifically, doors to a real shared learning A number of support staff employees were honored for their the creation of the survey experience for all those in- service to the College at the 2006 Staff Holiday Luncheon, held called for the students to col- volved, shifting the direction of on Dec. 20. Pictured here are 2006 retirees and those who were laborate, to identify goals and the learning in ways that are recognized for 25 years of service. questions, to write questions still evolving. The benefits for that would give them results, the students at the middle Retirees – Pictured is Betty Jean Passon, and then tabulate and identify school, who were provided custodial (28 years of service). Not able to what the data said. Allowing with information and support attend was Nadine Zuhlsdorf, administrative the survey to be the work of regarding bullying, and the op- assistant, Department of Chemistry (32 years). the college students and not a portunities for pre-service stu- “re-shaped” version created by dents to work and learn within 25 Years – Below, from left: Nancy Sanderson, the instructor made it real, and classrooms with experienced administrative assistant, Department of Music; the subsequent discussion staff and real students all com- Todd Block, plumber, physical plant; Betty about use of data and appro- bined to make for a complex, Maas, Dining Service; Corky Biehn, Dining priate ways to gather data and messy, and wonderful learning Service; Kathy Allen, administrative assistant, Career Center; and Diane analyze it took class discussions experience for all involved. The Wilson, custodial. into new areas. bullying project made the learn- htsb oahnKraatz Jonathan by Photos As for the school site, they ing real for my students. G reported an increase of docu- mented student reports of bul- Debra Pitton is associate lying behaviors at the middle professor of education at school level, and a heightened Gustavus and has been a awareness of the occurrence of member of the faculty since such behaviors among faculty. 1997. The survey gave them initial in- 01 Spring 07 masters.3 2/8/07 8:45 AM Page 11

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66th Festival of St. Lucia Admission reps at major ushers in Christmas season college fairs oahnKraatz Jonathan Admission counselors will represent Gustavus Adolphus College at a number of major college fairs in the coming months. Please encourage prospective students with whom you are acquainted to stop by to visit!

Mar. 6 Xavier High School College Fair Appleton, Wis. Mar. 12 West Des Moines College Fair West Des Moines, Iowa Mar. 13 Belmond College Fair Belmond, Iowa Mar. 14 Algona College Fair Algona, Iowa Mar. 15 Estherville College Fair Estherville, Iowa Mar. 15 Spencer College Fair Spencer, Iowa Mar. 15 Storm Lake College Fair Storm Lake, Iowa Mar. 17 Seattle PNACAC College Fair Seattle, Wash. Mar. 18 Portland PNACAC College Fair Portland, Ore. Mar. 20 City High School College Fair Iowa City, Iowa Mar. 27 Sioux Falls College Fair Sioux Falls, S.D. Apr. 9 Barrington College Fair Barrington, Ill. Apr. 10 Harper College College Fair Palatine, Ill. Apr. 11 Lyons Township College Fair LaGrange, Ill. Apr. 12 The Glenbrooks College Fair Northbrook, Ill. Apr. 12 Jones College Prep College Fair Chicago, Ill. Apr. 16 North Central College College Fair Naperville, Ill. Apr. 17 Hinsdale Central College Fair Hinsdale, Ill. Apr. 18 Niles West College Fair Skokie, Ill. ophomore Gretchen Libbey, the Lucia procession as star Apr. 19 Rosary High School College Fair Aurora, Ill. SMinnetonka, Minn., reigned children and tomten: This year, Apr. 19 Fox Valley College Fair St. Charles, Ill. as St. Lucia at the College’s 66th they were, from left, Josephine Apr. 23 Luverne High School College Fair Luverne, Minn. annual celebration of the Carlson, daughter of John and Apr. 23 Pipestone High School College Fair Pipestone, Minn. Festival of St. Lucia. The festival Heidi Rostberg Carlson ’88 Apr. 23 Windom High School College Fair Windom, Minn. is a Christmas-season tradition ’93, both on the athletics Apr. 24 Fairmont High School College Fair Fairmont, Minn. at Gustavus that reflects the coaching staff; Mara and (far Apr. 24 Mankato East H. S. College Fair Mankato, Minn. College’s Swedish heritage and right) Josiah Johnson, children Apr. 25 MSU, Mankato College Fair Mankato, Minn. celebrates the “return of light” of Chris Johnson ’85, director Apr. 25 South Central College College Fair Faribault, Minn. to the world. of the Center for Vocational Apr. 25 Albert Lea High School College Fair Albert Lea, Minn. Libbey is pictured here with Reflection, and his wife, Kim Apr. 26 Riverland C & T College College Fair Austin, Minn. the Lucia Court prior to the spe- Devine-Johnson ’85; Greta and Apr. 26 Winona High School College Fair Winona, Minn. cial chapel service on December Lilly Anderson, daughters of Apr. 29 Rochester C & T College College Fair Rochester, Minn. 9. Fellow sophomores in the Jeff Anderson, international Apr. 29 St Louis All-Metro College Fair St. Louis, Mo. 2006 Lucia court were, from left, student services coordinator, May 9 Mason City College Fair Mason City, Iowa Hannah Wunsch, Omaha, Neb.; and his wife, Sheila; and Gavin Holly Andersen, Glenville, Dobosenski, son of Matt For further information on the above fairs, or to get information on Minn.; Libbey; Delphine Dobosenski ’99, media services all the college fairs at which Gustavus will be represented, call Broccard, Bloomington, Minn.; coordinator, and his wife, Gigi Alan Meiers ’87 at 800/487-8288. G and Kristin Mummert, Albert Wait Dobosenski ’98. G Lea, Minn. Children of Gustavus employ- ees traditionally participate in

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2007 summer sports camps at Gustavus

Gustavus’ strong athletics tradition is reflected in numerous sports Gustavus Volleyball camps held on campus during the summer. All camps listed Camp feature knowledgeable coaching staffs, top-notch athletic facilities, and quality dining service and housing accommodations. (for grades 8–12) Complete summer camp information is posted at Day camp options, all 8 a.m.–noon & 1–3 p.m.: www.gustavus.edu/oncampus/athletics/camps/. Gustie Camp: July 23 and 24 Setter/Hitter Camp: July 25 Offensive/Defensive Camp: July 26 Overnight option: Gustie Competition Camp: July 27 (6 p.m.)– July 29 (4 p.m.) Gustie Soccer Camp Contact Kari Eckheart, Boys and girls, ages 10-14: 507/933-6416 June 24–28 [email protected] Boys and girls, ages 10-17: July 8–12 Contact Mike Stehlik, Gustavus Golf Camp Gustavus Basketball & 507/933-7619 Leadership Camps [email protected] Boys and girls, ages 9–17: June 10–14 Grades 7–8: June 10–14 Contact Scott Moe, Grades 8–9: June 17–21 Southern Minnesota 507/933-7610 Grades 6–7: June 24–27 Throwers Camp [email protected] Grades 6–7: June 28–July 1 Grades 8–10: July 8–12 (for boys and girls, Grades 9–10: July 15–19 grades 8–12) Gustavus Hockey & Varsity: July 22–26 Three one-day Shot Put Camps Leadership Camp June 11, June 18, June 25 Contact Mark Hanson, Tennis & Life Camps 507/933-7037 Three one-day Discus Camps Squirts, PeeWees, and June 12, June 19, June 26 [email protected] Junior Camps (ages 11–18): Bantams: July 8–12 June 11–14, June 28–July 1, Contact Tom Thorkelson, Mites: July 9–13 July 9–12, July 23–26, August 507/933-7657 Defensemen Skills Camp: 6–9, August 9–12 [email protected] July 13–15 Junior Camps (ages 14–18): Girls: July 15–19 June 18–21, July 5–8, July Contact Brett Petersen, 16–19, July 30–August 2, Gustavus Swimming 507/933-7615 August 2–5 Camps [email protected] Tournament Player Camp (for boys and girls, (Ages 14–18): June 25–28 ages 10–18) Adult Camps (ages 18–80): Sprint & Achievement Camp: June 7–10, June 14–17, June June 13–17 21–24 I.M. Camp: June 20–24 Family Camps (ages 8–80): July 12–15, July 19–22, July Contact Jon Carlson, 26–29 507/933-7694 carlson@gustavus edu Contact Steve Wilkinson, 507/931-1614 [email protected]

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Saudi artist’s work explores religious and social belief systems

by Donald Myers ’83 University, Winona). The installation Fatimah in America deals with the lives of he Hillstrom Museum of several Muslim women in T Art is currently showing America, exploring their rela- Fatimah in America: An tionships to both the tradition- Installation by Hend Al- al, Islamic culture and the very Mansour, which will be on different culture of America, view until March 4, 2007. and how the women negotiate Hend Al-Mansour is a well-re- their personal identities be- garded artist from the Twin tween these two often-friction- Cities who was a principal or- al entities. Al-Mansour notes ganizer of and contributor to that some Muslims left home the critically acclaimed 2003 in search of a dreamland, hop- exhibition Sheherazade: Risking ing to “begin a fresh and fulfill- the Passage, held at El Colegio ing life away from bad econo- Gallery in Minneapolis. She my, bad governments, or social was born in Saudi Arabia and injustice. But they found that trained in medicine in Egypt. they had also left behind sweet She immigrated to the United languages, rich traditions, fa- States in order to avoid Saudi miliar faces, and most impor- oppression of women and be- tantly a distinctive identity. As came an artist, earning her immigrants, they have passed M.F.A. from the Minneapolis into a blurred zone where both College of Art and Design in cultures consider them part of 2002. Her work deals with her the other. In the dawn of the Hend Al-Mansour, detail of Fatimah in America exhibition, 2005 (from identity as an Arab woman and twenty-first century, with the initial version of its installation). Inset: Hend Al-Mansour, detail of how that interacts with her clash between the Islamic world screen-printed cloth in Fatimah in America exhibition, 2005 (from initial Islamic faith. and the West, these American version of its installation). Al-Mansour describes her- Muslims carry the extra burden self: “I am a Saudi woman of defending one part of their tion is the artist’s fully devel- Fatimah in America is a artist. I use the beautiful lan- identity against the other.” oped statement on her subject, collaborative project between guage of art for the sake of so- The exhibition consists of and it relates to a smaller, earli- the Hillstrom Museum of Art cial change towards justice, architectural spaces created for er exhibit held at the University and the Diversity Center, and is equality, and freedom of ex- each subject portrayed. These of St. Thomas last year. The further supported by the Ethel pression. My work explores re- have been adorned in various more extensive Hillstrom and Edgar Johnson ligious and social belief sys- ways, including with stylized Museum of Art installation was Endowment for the Arts, tems, especially those dealing figures and faces integrated planned to include the assis- Gustavus Adolphus College, with women, sexuality, and un- with Islamic ornamentation tance of interested students, to and the College’s Women’s derstanding the other.” She and Arabic calligraphy that the involve them in an artist’s work Studies Program. G also frequently explores in her artist silk-screened on fabric. and allow them to gain valu- work Arab and Jewish relation- Each space is personalized, able experience. The aid of the Author Donald Myers ’83 has ships, and was one of five with the decoration tailored to College’s professional carpen- directed the Hillstrom Museum of artists featured in the recent ex- the personality and individual ters was also an important part Art since its opening in 2000. He hibition Israel/Palestine: A situation of each woman. The of the process, and all these as- is also an instructor in art Home Divided (at Saint Mary’s Fatimah in America installa- sistants are gratefully thanked. history at Gustavus.

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March For more information, con- 18 Music: Gustavus Symphony Alumni Hall, opening at 10 Through March 4 tact Paul Budde, Orchestra, Warren Friesen, a.m. Pre-registration re- Art Exhibition: Fatimah in Department of Music conductor, Jussi Björling quired; contact the Office America: An Installation (507/933-7364). Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. of College Relations by Hend Al-Mansour, 9–11 Dance: To Touch, To Move, Open to the public without (507/933-7520). (See p. Hillstrom Museum of Art. To Inspire: The Spring charge. 5.) Open to the public without Dance Concert, choreo- 19–April 22 28 Gustavus Adolphus charge; regular museum graphed by Michele Art Exhibition: Don College Association of hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Rusinko and Maria Gomez- Palmgren: A Retrospective Congregations 20th annual Mon.–Fri.; 1–5 p.m., Sat. & Tierney, Anderson Theatre, Exhibition, Hillstrom convention: “Living a Life Sun. (See p. 13.) 8 p.m. (March 9 & 10) and Museum of Art. Open to the of Leadership: Intersecting 9–10 Conference: “Building 2 p.m. (March 11). Ticket public without charge; reg- with Christ,” with keynote Bridges” student-led di- required; contact the ular museum hours: 9 speaker Mary K. Nelson ’61, versity conference, “Find Gustavus Ticket Center a.m.–4 p.m., Mon.–Fri.; president and CEO of Bethel Your Voice: Putting (507/933-7590). 1–5 p.m., Sat. & Sun. New Life of Chicago, Christ Awareness into Action,” Opening reception: Mar. 19, Chapel, opening at 9:30 GUSTAVUS with keynote speaker Lisa 7–9 p.m. a.m. Pre-registration re- ADOLPHUS Ling, host of the award- COLLE GE 24 President’s Ball, Landmark quired for delegates from winning documentary se- ING Center, St. Paul, 6 p.m. member congregations; for ries Explorer on the WORK E Ticket required; for infor- more information, contact National Geographic for ng mation and reservations, the Office of Church a a Difference Channel, Alumni Hall, 8 H contact the Gustavus Ticket Relations (507/933-7001). C to Make007 Paths 17,2 a.m.–6 p.m. Open to the March Center (507/933-7590). 29 Music: Gustavus public without charge; for Career 27 Music: Choir of Christ Woodwind Ensembles Creating information and reserva- Chapel Home Concert, Spring Concert, Ann tions, contact the Diversity 17 Conference: “Working for Patricia Kazarow, conductor, Pesavento, conductor, Jussi Center (507/933-7449). Change: Creating Career Christ Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 Paths to Make a Open to the public without p.m. Open to the public Difference,” conference charge. without charge. and concert sponsored by 29 Music: Adolphus Jazz the Higher Education April Ensemble, Steve Wright, Consortium for Urban 14 Music: Gustavus Jazz Lab director, and Gustavus Affairs (HECUA) and its af- Band Home Concert, Steve Chamber Singers, Gregory filiate institutions, for un- Wright, director, Jussi Aune, conductor, Jussi dergraduate students and Björling Recital Hall, 7:30 Björling Recital Hall, 3:30 HECUA alumni exploring p.m. Open to the public p.m. Open to the public callings and careers with a without charge. without charge. focus on social justice, 25 Symposium: Linnaeus 29 Music: St. Ansgar’s Chorus, with keynote speaker Symposium, celebrating Gregory Aune, conductor, Karen Bossart Rusthoven the 300th anniversary of and the Birgitta Singers, Lisa Ling ’66, founder and principal the birth of Swedish Travis Sletta, conductor, of Community of Peace botanist and explorer Jussi Björling Recital Hall, 9–10 Conference: “Tubonium”: Academy, Jackson Campus Carolus Linnaeus and featur- 7:30 p.m. Open to the pub- Midwest Regional Tuba Center, starting at 9:30 ing journalist and Linnaeus lic without charge. and Euphonium a.m. For more information, impersonator Hans Odöö, Conference, sponsored by contact Brian Koeneman, ethnobiologist Paul Alan May the Department of Music, internship director Cox, and writer Paula 2 The 27th MAYDAY! Peace Jussi Björling Recital Hall. (507/933-7532). Robbins, Christ Chapel and Conference: “Community

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Food Security,” with tor of special events of The Tempest, May 12, Young Dining Room, 5 keynote speakers Mike (507/933-7520). Anderson Theatre, 7 p.m. p.m. Pre-registration re- Hamm, C.S. Mott Chair of 5–27 Art: Senior Studio Majors’ See full schedule of events quired; contact the Office Sustainable Agriculture at Exhibition, Hillstrom on p. 23; for more infor- of Alumni Relations Michigan State University, Museum of Art. Open to mation and reservations, (800/487-8437 or www. and Janet Poppendieck, the public without charge; contact Barbara Larson gustavus.edu/alumni/. author of Sweet Charity? regular museum hours: 9 Taylor ’93, Office of Alumni 26 Music: Gustavus Emergency Food and the a.m.–4 p.m., Mon.–Fri.; 1–5 Relations (507/933-7515). Symphony Orchestra End of Entitlements, and p.m., Sat. & Sun. Opening 12 Music: Vasa and Gustavus Season Finale Concert, featuring a “100-mile reception: May 5, 4–7 p.m. Wind Orchestras in con- Warren Friesen, conductor, meal,” Christ Chapel, 6 Music: Gustavus cert, Douglas Nimmo, con- Christ Chapel, 8 p.m. Open opening at 10 a.m. Pre- Percussion Ensembles ductor, Christ Chapel, 7:30 to the public without registration required; con- Spring Concert, Robert p.m. Open to the public charge. tact the Office of College Adney and Paul Hill, con- without charge. 27 Commencement: Relations (507/933-7520). ductors, Jussi Björling 13 Music: Lucia Singers’ Baccalaureate, Christ 4 Music: A Steinway Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. Mothers Day Concert, Chapel, 9 & 10:30 a.m. Celebration! A special stu- Open to the public without Patricia Snapp, conductor, (ticket required); com- dent program recognizing charge. Christ Chapel, 1:30 p.m. mencement exercises, the College’s “All 8 Lindau Symposium: Open to the public without Hollingsworth Field Steinway “Religion in American charge. (weather permitting), 2 School” des- Public Life,” featuring Fr. 25–26 Alumni Reunion p.m. Ticket required for ex- ignation, Richard John Neuhaus, Weekend: 40th, 45th, and ercises if they are moved Jussi founder of the Institute for 50th anniversary class and indoors; for more informa- Björling Religion and Public Life 50-Year Club reunions; tion, contact the Office of Recital Hall, and editor-in-chief of its Alumni Association College Relations 7:30 p.m. journal, First Things; Banquet and awards pres- (507/933-7520). Open to the pub- Alumni Hall, 7:30 p.m. entation, May 26, Evelyn lic without charge; for Open to the public without more information, contact charge. (See p. 27.) the Office of Fine Arts 9–13 Theatre: The Tempest, by Programs (507/933-7363). William Shakespeare, di- 5 Honors Day: Convocation, rected by Amy Seham, Please Note: Times and dates of the events listed on this page are subject to Christ Chapel, 10:30 a.m.; with Rob Gardner as change. Please call to confirm events of interest. Honors Recital, Jussi Prospero, 8 p.m. (May 9, Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 10, & 11), 7 p.m. (May Additional schedules, information and updates p.m. For more information, 12), and 2 p.m. (May 13). contact the Office of Ticket required; for infor- Sports Up-to-date sports schedules may be found on the World Wide Web, College Relations mation and reservations, through the Gustavus homepage (www.gustavus.edu). For a printed schedule of any (507/933-7520). contact the Gustavus or all of the Gustie varsity athletic squads, download from the Web or send a self- 5 Music: The Gustavus Choir Ticket Center (507/933- addressed, stamped envelope to Tim Kennedy ’82, sports information director, Gustavus Adolphus College, 800 W. College Ave., St. Peter, MN 56082-1498. Also, 75th-Anniversary 7590). you can listen to selected Gustavus athletics broadcasts over the Internet through Concert, Gregory Aune, 11–13 A Celebration of 75 RealAudio. Broadcasts may be accessed through a link on Gustavus athletics conductor, Christ Chapel, Years of Theatre at website, where a broadcast schedule also may be found. 7:30 p.m. Open to the Gustavus Adolphus The Arts To receive a more complete fine arts schedule or more information on public without charge; for College, including fine arts events noted in the calendar, contact Al Behrends ’77, director of fine arts information about other “Decadal Cuttings,” May programs, by phone (507/933-7363) or e-mail ([email protected]). Tickets for anniversary events, con- 12, Alumni Hall, 1 p.m., theatre and dance performances are available two weeks in advance of the tact Dean Wahlund, direc- and a special performance performance through the Gustavus Ticket Center (507/933-7590).

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A PARADE OF PERSONALITIES

YEARS 7 OFTHEATRE 5AT GUSTAVUS

by William Randall Beard ’78 T his is a historic spring for Gustavus theatre, as the department celebrates two major milestones: the 75th an- niversary of the first College-authorized stage production and the beginning of a faculty-directed dramatics pro- gram, and the retirement of longtime professor Robert Gardner. Next to the iconic Evelyn Olson Anderson ’29, for whom the theatre is named, Gardner is the College’s longest-serving theatre professor. “(Faculty) personalities shape departments,” he says. And that’s certainly been true of theatre. The program began inauspiciously in the 1931–32 ac- ademic year. According to the 1932–1933 Gustavian an- nual, “As a result of much agitation for public dramatics, the college board granted the plea for two public per- formances a year under faculty supervision. A mammoth pageant and an all-college play were well presented this year.” The pageant, a spectacle depicting the role of

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Lutheranism in history and focusing on the contributions of Swedish MAINSTAGE PLAYS Americans historical pageant, was performed during commencement produced at Gustavus Adolphus College week and featured a cast of 125 characters. 1932 – 2007 The first play, The Queen’s Husband, by Robert Sherwood, was presented in the local high school auditorium in April 1932, directed by speech professor Evan Anderson. Eventually, an old gymnasium on Date Play Director campus was remodeled into a performing space, but for most of the May 1932 The Queen’s Husband Evan Anderson first decade, there was rarely more than one production staged in a May 1933 The Tinker Evan Anderson May 1935 Enter the Prodigal Aagot Hoidahl year, directed by various speech and English department faculty. The December 1935 As the Clock Strikes Aagot Hoidahl plays were primarily melodramas or comic entertainments. The pro- Spring 1936 Climbing Roses Melba Linner gram continued within the Speech Department. November 1936 Little Women Louise Youngren The theatre program took a major step forward in 1938, when May 1937 The Patsy Louise Youngren February 1938 Hedda Gabler Louise Youngren Evelyn Olson joined the faculty. She had graduated from Gustavus in May 1938 Wind in the South Louise Youngren 1929 and had made a career for herself as a director. She had studied December 1938 Sun-Up Evelyn Olson under Anderson and, even as an undergraduate, she had viewed him as May 1939 There’s Always Juliet Evelyn Olson May 1939 The Moonstone Gertrude Erickson her ideal. The two were married in 1939 and theirs was a decades-long December 1939 Family Portrait Evelyn Anderson romance and professional partnership. May 1940 Our Town Evelyn Anderson Evelyn Anderson transformed the department. She was a woman October 1940 Wuthering Heights F.C. Gamelin November 1940 After Wimpole Street F.C. Gamelin with a strong personality and a dramatic, theatrical manner. She was February 1941 Brief Music F.C. Gamelin known for her eccentricities, but she was highly intelligent. In addition May 1941 The Imaginary Invalid F.C. Gamelin to the classics, she had a penchant for cutting-edge plays—and she had November 1941 The Whole Town’s Talking F.C. Gamelin the courage to produce them. She directed Sartre’s No Exit as early as Decmeber 1941 Yes and No F.C. Gamelin February 1942 Icebound F.C. Gamelin 1948, and Marat/Sade (complete with nudity) in 1968. All her work March 1942 A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court F.C. Gamelin was done with great style and elegance, and she built the department May 1942 Gillean F.C. Gamelin in the same manner. For more than 30 years, Anderson was a one- November 1942 The Doctor in Spite of Himself F.C. Gamelin April 1943 Thunder Rock F.C. Gamelin woman show and her sensibilities prevailed. May 1943 Kitty Foyle F.C. Gamelin The next watershed year was 1971. The program had grown suffi- February 1945 The Wingless Victory Evelyn Anderson ciently to warrant additional faculty (and a new department name— June 1945 Our Town Evelyn Anderson October 1945 Claudia Evelyn Anderson December 1945 Junior Miss Evelyn Anderson April 1946 Ghosts Evelyn Anderson Fall 1946 I Remember Mama Evelyn Anderson December 1946 The Barretts of Wimpole Street Evelyn Anderson March 1947 Dulcy Evelyn Anderson May 1947 Trojan Women Evelyn Anderson January 1948 Family Portrait Evelyn Anderson April 1948 Years Ago Evelyn Anderson May 1948 No Exit Evelyn Anderson November 1948 I Remember Mama Evelyn Anderson December 1948 A Child is Born Evelyn Anderson April 1949 A Doll’s House Evelyn Anderson November 1949 Antigone Evelyn Anderson February 1950 Our Town Evelyn Anderson May 1950 Hamlet Evelyn Anderson November 1950 Pygmalian Evelyn Anderson February 1951 Medea Evelyn Anderson May 1951 Blithe Spirit Evelyn Anderson December 1951 Family Portrait Evelyn Anderson March 1952 Joan of Lorraine Evelyn Anderson May 1952 An Inspector Calls Evelyn Anderson October 1952 The Mad Woman of Chaillot Evelyn Anderson January 1953 The Glass Menagerie Evelyn Anderson March 1953 Macbeth Evelyn Anderson May 1953 John Loves Mary Evelyn Anderson November 1953 The Little Foxes Evelyn Anderson January 1954 Mourning Becomes Electra Evelyn Anderson March 1954 Cinderella Evelyn Anderson May 1954 Goodbye My Fancy Evelyn Anderson Carol Becker ’50, Betty Jane Johnson ’47, Maurine Ibberson ’49, and October 1954 Sleeping Beauty Evelyn Anderson RoseMarie Gregg ’50 in The Barretts of Wimpole Street (1946). December 1954 The Lady’s Not For Burning Evelyn Anderson continued on next page

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Enter the Prodigal (1935) utilized an interior set seen frequently in the early years of Gustavus theatre.

Speech and Theatre—by 1969), and Rob Gardner was hired. In addi- continued from previous page tion, after almost 25 years of staging plays in a cramped theatre in the Classroom Annex, Anderson achieved her dream and the theatre, Spring 1955 He Sits at the Melting Pot Evelyn Anderson November 1955 The Crucible Evelyn Anderson which was ultimately named for her and her husband, finally became a January 1956 The Importance of Being Earnest Evelyn Anderson reality. She had wanted a professional theatre, what she called “a April 1956 Rumplestiltskin Evelyn Anderson miniature Guthrie,” and she made it happen before she retired in May 1956 The Guardsmen Evelyn Anderson November 1956 Six Characters in Search of an Author Evelyn Anderson 1974. February 1957 The Taming of the Shrew Evelyn Anderson Gardner, who exhibited a more laid-back temperament than April 1957 Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Evelyn Anderson Anderson, presided over the diversification of the department. The October 1957 Jack and the Beanstalk Evelyn Anderson January 1957 The Sea Gull Evelyn Anderson hiring of William Levis as another director, Kelly Forde as technical di- April 1957 Our Town Evelyn Anderson rector, and David Olson as artist-in-residence brought a wide range of May 1958 One-act plays in the round: Evelyn Anderson new perspectives, influencing both repertoire and production styles. The Stranger This initiated a decade that was, as Gardner described it in an article The Property Is Condemned The Twelve Pound Look on the 25th anniversary of Anderson Theatre in 1996, “expansive and November 1958 Death of a Salesman Evelyn Anderson occasionally explosive.” March 1959 Twelfth Night Evelyn Anderson Those years saw the first musical, the first student-created work, May 1959 Hansel and Gretel Evelyn Anderson Commencement Theatre in the Round: Evelyn Anderson the first African American play, the first professionally choreographed 1959 Rehearsal dance concert, and the first productions mounted in Black Box and in Spoon River the scene shop. The program became a separate academic department, Cavalcade Rumpelstiltskin the Department of Theatre in 1977. November 1959 Summer and Smoke Evelyn Anderson This “chaotic vitality” gave way to what Gardner called “a more December 1959 Sign of Jonah Evelyn Anderson disciplined organization in the eighties and nineties.” In part, that March 1960 Othello Evelyn Anderson grew from the hiring of Steve Griffith ’75 in 1979. Hired as a design May 1960 Heidi Evelyn Anderson November 1960 The Matchmaker Evelyn Anderson instructor and tech director, he also proved to be an excellent adminis- December 1960 Christ in the Concrete City Evelyn Anderson trator and served several terms as department chair. Until his depar- March 1961 Look Homeward, Angel Evelyn Anderson ture in 2006, he was successful in growing the program, transforming May 1961 Cinderella Evelyn Anderson November 1961 The Skin of Our Teeth Evelyn Anderson December 1961 Everyman Evelyn Anderson continued on next page

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Main Stage Plays, 1932 – 2007 continued from previous page

Date Play Director March 1962 The Merchant of Venice Evelyn Anderson May 1962 Sleeping Beauty Evelyn Anderson October 1962 The Miracle Worker Evelyn Anderson November 1962 Christ in the Concrete City Evelyn Anderson February 1963 Tiger at the Gates Evelyn Anderson April 1963 Rumplestiltskin Evelyn Anderson October 1963 J.B. Evelyn Anderson January 1964 Six Characters in Search of an Author Evelyn Anderson March 1964 Christ in the Concrete City Evelyn Anderson April 1964 Easter Evelyn Anderson May 1964 Snow White and the Seven Dwarves Evelyn Anderson October 1964 The Merry Wives of Windsor Evelyn Anderson February 1965 Royal Gambit Evelyn Anderson March 1965 Christ in the Concrete City Evelyn Anderson April 1965 Jack and the Beanstalk Evelyn Anderson October 1965 She Stoops to Conquer Evelyn Anderson April 1966 Hamlet Evelyn Anderson May 1966 Hansel and Gretel Evelyn Anderson November 1966 Heartbreak House Evelyn Anderson January 1967 Trojan Women Evelyn Anderson April 1967 You Can’t Take It with You Evelyn Anderson May 1967 Cinderella Evelyn Anderson November 1967 Under Milk Wood Evelyn Anderson February 1968 Lysistrata Evelyn Anderson March 1968 A Man for All Seasons Evelyn Anderson April 1968 Sleeping Beauty Evelyn Anderson November 1968 Ah, Wilderness Evelyn Anderson January 1969 Rumplestiltskin Evelyn Anderson March 1969 Slow Dance on the Killing Ground Evelyn Anderson May 1969 A Man’s a Man Don Seay November 1969 The Persecution and Assassination Evelyn Anderson of Jean-Paul Marat January 1970 The Little Mermaid Evelyn Anderson March 1970 Menaechmi Evelyn Anderson April 1970 After the Fall Evelyn Anderson October 1970 The Night Thoreau Spent In Jail Evelyn Anderson December 1970 Spoon River Anthology Carolyn Coon January 1971 Jack and the Beanstalk Evelyn Anderson March 1971 Rose Tattoo Evelyn Anderson April 1971 Bury the Dead Evelyn Anderson October 1971 Trojan Women Evelyn Anderson December 1971 The Hostage Robert Gardner January 1972 Snow White Evelyn Anderson February 1972 Blood Wedding Robert Gardner May 1972 A Delicate Balance Evelyn Anderson October 1972 The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie Evelyn Anderson November 1972 The Rimers of Eldritch Robert Gardner January 1973 Cinderella Evelyn Anderson March 1973 Macbeth Evelyn Anderson May 1973 The Three Sisters Robert Gardner November 1973 Guys and Dolls Robert Gardner January 1974 Hansel and Gretel Evelyn Anderson March 1974 Abelard and Heloise Evelyn Anderson May 1974 Endgame Denise Gordon May 1974 The Greatest Show This Side Cynthia Subby of the Mississippi October 1974 Spring’s Awakening Robert Gardner Top: Macbeth’s three witches: Adelaide Rethwill ’54, Marilyn Nelson ’54, and November 1974 School for Wives William Levis Betty Malmborg ’55 (1953). January 1975 The World of Mother Goose William Levis Above: Steve Benson ’63 and Elsa Cornell Eckhoff ’61 in Look Homeward, March 1975 To Be Young, Gifted and Black Robert Gardner May 1975 Midsummer Night’s Dream William Levis Angel (1961). October 1975 The Three Penny Opera William Levis Opposite: Cheryl Downey ’66 and Susan Pepin ’65 in The Miracle Worker November 1975 Sister Heeno’s Warm Elbow Charles Nolte (1962). January 1976 The Owl and the Pussycat William Levis March 1976 The Comedy of Errors William Levis May 1976 Mademoiselle Jaire David Olson continued on next page

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continued from previous page November 1976 Couples Robert Gardner November 1976 J.B. William Levis January 1977 Alice in Wonderland William Levis May 1977 The Crucible William Levis May 1977 Volpone Robert Gardner October 1977 Vazlav David Olson November 1977 The Doctor in Spite of Himself William Levis November 1977 Precious Ladies Robert Gardner November 1977 No Exit Marcia Gardner November 1977 Deathwatch David Olson November 1977 Jack, or the Submission William Levis November 1977 Cecile David Olson January 1978 The Sorcerer’s Apprentice Robert Gardner February 1978 Moonchildren Todd Wronski April 1978 Old Times Robert Gardner April 1978 Cease Fire David Olson May 1978 Once upon A Mattress William Levis October 1978 Hedda Gabler Robert Gardner October 1978 Miss Julie Patricia Reynolds November 1978 Dream Play David Olson February 1979 Bus Stop Dan Conway March 1979 The Curse of the Starving Class David Olson April 1979 The Time of Your Life Robert Gardner May 1979 Outcry Patricia Reynolds October 1979 Seascape Robert Gardner November 1979 Arms and the Man Patricia Reynolds February 1980 The Annunciation David Olson April 1980 Garden of Paradise Patricia Reynolds May 1980 The Taming of the Shrew Robert Gardner November 1980 Northern Lights Robert Gardner the performance spaces, and increasing the size and scope of the facul- Fall 1980 Godspell Larry Whiteley ty. At the same time, rehearsal processes were made more professional, January 1981 Cinderella Marcia Gardner courses and performances were integrated with the general education April 1981 Original Comedy Revue Scott Novotne program, and cooperation with the music department led to the estab- Oct-Nov. 1981 She Loves Me Larry Connolly November 1981 The Glass Menagerie Pamela Nice lishment of biennial musical productions. January 1982 The Imaginary Invalid Larry Connolly These years also saw a big change in the addition and development April 1982 The Subject Was Roses Larry Connolly of the dance program. It began modestly in the 1970s, was stabilized May 1982 As You Like It Pamela Nice May 1982 The Father (workshop/reading of Larry Connolly in the early 1980s, and took off with the hiring of Michele Rusinko in Connolly’s own piece) 1988. The department’s official name was changed in 1989 to the November 1982 The Physicists Robert Gardner Department of Theatre and Dance. The dance program is currently November 1982 Ladyhouse Blues Pamela Nice January 1983 The Sleeping Beauty Steven Griffith bursting at the seams, with two full-time faculty members and a variety March 1983 The Misanthrope Robert Gardner of part-time staff and choreographers overseeing two dance compa- April 1983 The Robber Bridegroom Pamela Nice nies. October 1983 Sanctuary Robert Gardner According to Gardner, the hiring of Amy Seham in 1997 brought November 1983 Major Barbara Pamela Nice January 1984 The Little Mermaid Deborah Jean Templin another seismic shift in the focus of the department. With productions March 1984 Equus Pamela Nice like The Laramie Project and Scenes from an Execution, she has May 1984 You Can’t Take It with You Robert Gardner brought a new emphasis on social justice issues, broadening the per- October 1984 Still Life Pamela Nice November 1984 She Stoops to Conquer Robert Gardner spective of students and audiences alike. Seham has also been interest- January 1985 Story Theatre Robert Gardner ed in creating pieces of theatre, most notably The Tornado Project in March 1985 Absurdist One-Acts: Robert Gardner 1998, about the massive storm that devastated the campus earlier that The Lesson Dumbwaiter year. The Interview In this climate, a student-run social action theatre group, “I Am . . . Footfalls We Are,” came into existence. They create their own plays on social Rockabye justice and produce shows about campus life for incoming students, May 1985 The Man of La Mancha Pamela Nice October 1985 Skirmishes Cindy Goatley referencing homophobia, racism, and date rape. This group has signifi- November 1985 Antigone Robert Gardner cantly impacted campus life and represents a partial fulfillment of the January 1986 Paul Bunyan Curt Tofteland College’s mission of creating a more just and peaceful world. February 1986 The Miss Firecracker Contest Cynthia Goatley May 1986 The Merchant of Venice Robert Gardner Gardner’s retirement, along with several other key faculty positions October 1986 All My Sons Robert Gardner that will be filled in the coming year, means that the department is in November 1986 Working Cynthia Goatley another period of transition. New voices will bring new visions that January 1987 The Ugly Duckling Megan Genest February 1987 Cloud Nine Cynthia Goatley continued on next page

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Date Play Director May 1987 Lysistrata II: On to the Summit Robert Gardner October 1987 Aunt Dan and Lemon Robert Gardner November 1987 The Playboy of the Western World Marguerite Folger January 1988 The Alleyway Gospel Michael Kovic; Marguerite Folger March 1988 Taking Steps Marguerite Folger May 1988 A Time on Earth Per Sjostrand October 1988 Ourselves Alone Robert Gardner November 1988 Candida Johanna Kleeberg March 1989 Agnes of God Joel Olson May 1989 Tartuffe Johanna Kleeberg October 1989 Choices Margery Mason; Johanna Kleeberg November 1989 Romeo and Juliet Robert Gardner May 1990 Ruddigore Stephen Crosby November 1990 Caucasian Chalk Circle Johanna Kleeberg February 1991 Marat/Sade Stephen Crosby May 1991 Find Hakamadare Robert Gardner September 1991 Duet for One Nanci Olesen November 1991 Into the Woods Robert Gardner February 1992 The Seagull Robert Gardner May 1992 The Heidi Chronicles Johanna Kleeberg November 1992 The Crucible Robert Gardner March 1993 Tales of the Lost Formicans Robert Gardner May 1993 Measure for Measure Johanna Kleeberg November 1993 Anything Goes Robert Gardner April 1994 Emil’s Enemies Robert Gardner May 1994 Women of Troy Johanna Kleeberg October 1994 Death and the Maiden Robert Gardner November 1994 Crimes of the Heart Keith Oliver March 1995 By Degrees Johanna Kleeberg April 1995 Servant of Two Masters Keith Oliver November 1995 Doors and Stairs Sergei Kokovin February 1996 Chicago Robert Gardner April 1996 Dancing at Lughnasa Johanna Kleeberg October 1996 Arcadia Robert Gardner March 1997 The Glass Menagerie Johanna Kleeberg May 1997 Marriage Robert Gardner October 1997 Mad Forest Amy Seham November 1997 Six Characters in Search of an Author Robert Gardner February 1998 Wonderful Town Amy Seham May 1998 Twelfth Night Robert Gardner November 1998 The School for Scandal Amy Seham March 1999 Ah, Wilderness! Robert Gardner May 1999 The Tornado Project Amy Seham October 1999 The Adding Machine Robert Gardner November 1999 Tiresias: The Musical Amy Seham February 2000 Carousel Robert Gardner May 2000 The Art of Dining Amy Seham October 2000 Heathen Valley Robert Gardner November 2000 Joe Egg Amy Seham March 2001 Defying Gravity Robert Gardner May 2001 Macbeth Amy Seham October 2001 The Marriage of Bette and Boo Robert Gardner November 2001 Heartbreak House Natalya Baldyga February 2002 The Threepenny Opera Amy Seham May 2002 Balm in Gilead Rick Snyder Top: A sitting room scene from The Three Sisters (1973). October 2002 Spinning into Butter Robert Gardner Above: James McCray ’87, Peter Breitmayer ’87, and Peter Krause November 2002 Translations Amy Seham ’87 in Lysistrata II: On to the Summit (1987). February 2003 Big Love Robert Gardner Opposite: Experiment with an Air Pump (2006). May 2003 Tartuffe Amy Seham October 2003 The Laramie Project Amy Seham November 2003 Footprints Robert Gardner February 2004 Good News Robert Gardner May 2004 Scenes from an Execution Amy Seham October 2004 Mr. Bundy Robert Gardner November 2004 The Miss Firecracker Contest Rick Snyder May 2005 All’s Well That Ends Well Robert Gardner continued on next page

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will shape the future of the department. But it A CELEBRATION OF seems clear that efforts will continue to broaden the scope of the program, including developing a 75 YEARS OF THEATRE focus on cultures outside our own and increasing AT the international dimension. GUSTAVUS ADOLPHUS COLLEGE A lot has changed in 75 years. The Gustavus Department of Theatre and Dance has been May 11–13, 2007 through several golden ages. And this is only the beginning. Proposals are in the works to refurbish In 1931, the faculty of Gustavus Adolphus College Anderson Theatre and to create a new Black Box affirmed the place of dramatics in the College’s curriculum. Theatre at Gustavus officially dates from the first faculty-directed space. These would accommodate more student play staged during the 1931–32 academic year and has been work and allow other rehearsal and performance a continuous and important presence on campus ever since. space for the dance program. As new personalities Join us as we celebrate 75 years of theatre! shape the future, the high standards that have been set since the beginning of the department SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEKEND will carry it forward into a glorious future. G Friday, May 11 Reception at the President’s House, 6 p.m. Author Randy Beard ’78, a theatre major at Saturday, May 12 Gustavus, is now literary manager of Park Square Facility tours, 9–10:30 a.m. Theatre in St. Paul and also a member of the Brunch in Alumni Hall, 10:30 a.m. Playwrights’ Center in Minneapolis. As a freelance Welcome – Linda Gulder Huett ’66 journalist, he continues to write about classical History and Dreams – Rob Gardner, Michele Rusinko, and music for the Minneapolis Star Tribune. alumni voices Group photo in costumes, Alumni Hall, noon “Decadal Cuttings,” Alumni Hall, 1:30 p.m. Emcee – Steve Benson ’63 Selected readings, one play to represent each decade Alumni reminiscences Anniversary Dinner in Alumni Hall, 5 p.m. Accolades to Steve Griffith ’75 and Jan Jensen Performance of The Tempest, Anderson Theatre, 7 p.m. Post-performance reception in Melva Lind Interpretive Center Accolades to Rob Gardner Sunday, May 13 Informal breakfast, Evelyn Young Dining Room, 9–10:30 a.m. Final performance of The Tempest, Anderson Theatre, 2 p.m.

For more information and reservations, contact Barbara Larson Taylor ’93, Office of Alumni Relations (507/933-7515).

continued from previous page Sept.-Oct. 2005 Clockworks: Einstein Time Amy Seham November 2005 The Children’s Hour Robert Gardner February 2006 Bat Boy: The Musical Amy Seham May 2006 Electra Robert Gardner November 2006 An Experiment with an Air Pump Robert Gardner February 2007 The Cherry Orchard Robert Gardner May 2007 The Tempest Amy Seham

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Sportsnotes

Harren eighth at NCAA Championships, All-America for second consecutive year

ailey Harren completed her standout cross country career with an Heighth-place finish at the 2006 NCAA Division III Cross Country Championships, held in West Chester, Ohio. Harren recorded a time of 23:12 over the 6,000 meter course, which was 40 seconds behind overall champion Sarah Zerzan of Willamette. Harren, who was attempting to become only the third individual in NCAA Division III women’s history to win two individual national titles, came up just short of making history. The race was run in very difficult conditions as heavy rains in the West Chester area left the course essentially under water. The senior from Cold Spring, Minn., becomes only the third runner from Gustavus to earn back-to-back All-America honors, following Dana Peterson and Kara Bloomquist in 1994 and 1995. She is the first to ever post back-to- back top 10 finishes. The 2006 season was a special one for Harren as she won every race that she competed in with the exception of the national meet. She won the MIAC individual title for the second consecutive year and was named MIAC Female Runner of the Year, and she also won the NCAA Central Region Meet for the sec- Harren, on course at the NCAA championships, in West Chester, Ohio, ond consecutive year and was named the Central Region Runner of the Year. G which featured deep mud and standing water.

The 2006 MIAC co-champion men’s soccer team – front row from left: Jack Underwood, Matt Strom, Gabe Joyes, Dane Espenson, Flynn Stewart-Franzen, Skylar Schulz; middle row: Benny Eriksson, Stefan Kolis, JT Johnson, Vince Oldre, Neil Nelson, Matt Broin, Mike Butterworth, Dan Suchy, Ryan Beduhn, Ben Heupel, Jesus Espina- Velosa; back row: Fraser Horton, Sam Barthell, Dane Obermeyer, Alex Groth, Tyler Garry, Trevor Brown, TJ Johnson, Chris Adams, and Tim Gendron.

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Sports notes

TM Fall Sports Summary by Tim Kennedy ’82

Volleyball Coach Kari Football – The Gustavus football team finished the season with four consecutive victories to post a record of 6–4 overall and 4–4 in the MIAC Eckheart named MIAC (fifth place). Coach Jay Schoenebeck’s squad posted wins over Willamette, Hamline, Macalester, Augsburg, Concordia, and Carleton. Coach of Year Five players were named to the all-conference team including senior linebacker Adam Miron (Princeton, Minn. – first team), junior linebacker Jared Sieling (Watertown, Minn. – first team), senior defensive tackle Nick David (Morristown, Minn. – second team), senior defensive back Kevin Hegland (St. Michael, Minn. – second team), junior quarterback/kicker Jordan Stolp (Mankato, Minn. – second team), and sophomore offensive lineman Jared Thelemann (Kilkenny, Minn. – sec- ond team). Senior defensive back Brian Evans (Gaylord, Minn.) was named to the MIAC Sportsmanship Team.

Men’s Soccer – The Gusties were co-champions of the MIAC (with St. John’s) during the regular season with a record of 9–1–0 and won the MIAC playoff championship for the third time in the last four years with a 2–0 win over Hamline. Coach Larry Zelenz’s squad earned its fourth consecutive bid to the NCAA tournament and was selected to host a sectional tournament. The Gusties defeated Loras 1–0 in the first round and then suffered a heartbreaking 1–0 loss to Wartburg in the sec- tional championship game. The team finished the season with a record Kari Eckheart has been head coach for Gustavus volleyball for ten seasons. of 17–2–1 overall and was ranked #22 in the final National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Division III poll. Senior mid- ustavus volleyball coach Kari Eckheart was honored by the fielder Matt Broin (Minnetonka, Minn.), junior forward Mike Butterworth GMinnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference as co-Coach of the (Anchorage, Alaska), and senior goalkeeper Tyler Garry (Sioux Falls, S.D.) Year for her efforts in directing the Gusties to a second-place finish and were all named to the all-conference and all-region teams. Senior for- a record of 9–2 in regular-season conference play. Eckheart shared the ward Alex Groth, (Waupaca, Wis.) was named to the MIAC Sportsmanship honor with Tim Mosser of Concordia and Gina Rollie of Hamline. Team. Eckheart, who just completed her tenth season as head coach, helped her squad post the program’s best record (9–2) and highest fin- Women’s Soccer – Coach Mike Stehlik’s squad closed out the ish (second place) in 20 years. She molded a solid group of returnees season on a three-match win streak and finished sixth in the MIAC with with a talented group of newcomers into one of the finest teams in the a mark of 5–4–2 (8–8–1 overall). Twelve of the Gusties’ 16 matches were decided by one goal and six went into overtime. Senior forward Amy MIAC. The Gusties were the #2 seed in the MIAC post-season tourna- Larson (Bloomington, Minn.) and senior defender Shannon Quealy ment and earned a first-round bye. In the semi-finals, Gustavus was (Plymouth, Minn.) were both named to the all-conference team. Larson knocked out of the tournament by St. Ben’s 3–1 in a hard-fought was also named to the College Sports Information Directors of America match. (CoSIDA) Academic All-District Team along with senior midfielders Liz Eckheart has compiled a record of 151–133 overall and 56–54 in Petersen (Stillwater, Minn.) and Alison Rethwisch (Lakeville, Minn.). the MIAC over the past 10 seasons. In the past three years, Eckheart has directed her squads to a record of 51–27 overall and 22–11 in the Volleyball – The Gustavus volleyball team posted its best confer- MIAC, including conference finishes of second (2006), third (2004), ence record in 20 years, finishing with a regular season conference mark and fifth (2005). G of 9–2, good for second place. The Gusties earned a first-round bye in the MIAC playoffs, but then lost in the semifinals to St. Ben’s, 3–1. Coach Kari Eckheart’s squad placed second at the Sugar Loaf Invitational and third at the Pikes Peak Classic during the season. Junior setters Gustavus Adolphus College, in cooperation with Andrea Kron (Cold Spring, Minn.) and Jennifer Thelemann (Le Sueur, the Artisan Gallery in Mankato, Minn., is Minn.) were named to the all-conference team. Kron, who became the offering a limited-edition fine art print 11th player at Gustavus to compile 1,000 career kills during the season, commemorating the final football game played was also named to the MIAC Sportsmanship Team. at Hollingsworth Field against Augsburg College on October 28, 2006. The print, which Men’s Cross Country – Coach Jed Friedrich’s runners complet- is 16 x 24 inches, was created by Brian Fowler ed their season with an eighth-place finish (out of 12 teams) at the and can be purchased for $59.00 unframed. MIAC championships and an eighth-place finish (out of 23 teams) at the Framed prints range from $130 to $250. For more information, visit the NCAA Central Region meet. At the conference meet, held at Como Park Artisan Gallery’s website (theartisangallery.net) or call Brian Fowler at Golf Course in St. Paul, the team was led by junior Chris deLaubenfels the Artisan Gallery (507/345-7196). (Mount Vernon, Iowa), who earned all-conference honors with a 14th- continued on next page

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place finish. Sophomore Dan Foley (Minneapolis, Minn.) crossed the fin- ish line right behind deLaubenfels in 17th place. At the region meet, Emily Klein named MIAC Foley led the way with a 38th-place finish, while deLaubenfels placed 41st. Co-Defensive Player of the

Women’s Cross Country – The Gusties wrapped up their Year season with a fourth-place finish at the MIAC championships and an eighth-place finish at the NCAA Central Region meet. Coach Jed ustavus sophomore libero Emily Friedrich’s squad finished one point behind St. Olaf in a battle for third GKlein (Red Wing, Minn.) was place at the conference meet. Senior Hailey Harren (Cold Spring, Minn.) named co-Defensive Player of the finished first individually, while teammate Sarah Bernhardson (Eden Year by the Minnesota Prairie, Minn.) placed seventh. Both earned all-conference honors. At Intercollegiate Athletic Conference the region meet, Harren claimed the individual title for the second year volleyball coaches. Klein, who an- in a row, while Bernhardson earned all-region honors with a 26th-place finish. chored the Gustie defense, shattered two school records during the sea- Men’s Tennis – The Gustavus men’s tennis team once again son, including digs in a match with hosted the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Midwest Regional 46 and digs in a season with 648 Tournament in early October, and three Gustavus players claimed the (the previous mark was 630 set by singles and doubles titles. Senior Jesse Brauer (Mankato, Minn.) won Linn Erickson ’87 in 1985), and she the singles title, defeating teammate Andy Bryan (Edina, Minn.) 4–6, became the first player in the pro- 6–2, 7–6 (8–6) in the championship match. In the doubles draw, soph- gram’s history to compile 1,000 digs omores Mike Burdakin (Bettendorf, Iowa) and Charlie Paukert (Grand in her first two seasons of competi- Forks, N.D.), who were seeded fifth, surprised teammates Brauer and tion. She currently ranks second in Emily Klein Bryan 6–4, 1–6, 10–8 to claim the title. At the ITA Small College career kills with 1,067 and needs just Championships, Brauer posted a mark of 1–2 in three matches and fin- ished in seventh place, while Burdakin and Paukert won their first 160 digs next season to become the all-time digs leader at Gustavus. match but then dropped the next two to finish in fourth place. Klein led the MIAC in digs with 309 and in digs per game at 6.87. She is the second Gustie player to earn Defensive Player of the Year honors, Women’s Tennis – The Gustavus women’s tennis team took following Chrissy Homeier ’02 who was honored in 2001. G part in the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Midwest Regional hosted by Luther College in Decorah, Iowa. Senior Lauren Hom (Stevens Point, Wis.) had a successful weekend as she advanced to the semifinals in singles and the finals in doubles with partner Sierra Krebsbach (North Oaks, Minn.). In singles play, Hom lost to eventual champion Golf program Molly Fiala of Coe 5–7, 4–6 in the semifinals, while in doubles play, Hom and Krebsbach, who were seeded second, lost to top-seeded Amanda Santa-Romana and Elicza Buys of Carthage 8–9 (5–7 in the adds simulator tiebreaker) in the championship match.

Men’s Golf – Coach Scott Moe’s squad turned in a solid fall season upport from alumni and friends of the to currently be ranked 12th in Golf Coaches Association of America SGustavus men’s and women’s golf pro- (GCAA) Division III poll. The highlight of the fall season was a second- grams has enabled the purchase of an indoor place finish at the MIAC championship. Senior Erik Tone (Willmar, golf simulator to allow for year-round prac- Minn.) led the team at the conference tournament, finishing second in- tice and play. Made by a San Diego-based dividually and earning all-conference honors. Joining Tone on the all- company called Full Swing Golf, the simulator conference team were juniors Jordan Hawkinson (Chisago Lakes, projects customized practice ranges or one of Minn.), who finished fifth, and Eric Harris (Eden Prairie, Minn.), who 50 championship courses on a nylon screen, placed ninth. into which a player can hit actual golf balls with regulation clubs. After the ball hits the screen, the simulator creates a video image of Women’s Golf – The Gustavus women’s golf team recorded a strong fall season, winning two tournaments (the UW-Eau Claire Invite the real-time ball flight. The ball’s path is measured by sensors in the and the Division III Midwest Classic), and finishing second at the MIAC floor and walls that take three readings of the ball’s position, even championship. First-year Kali Griggs (Burnsville, Minn.; fourth), junior picking up spin. Courses available to play include The Old Course at St. Rachel Roberg (Rice Lake, Wis.; sixth), and sophomore Kimbra Kosak Andrews, Pebble Beach, Pinehurst, Oakmont, Torrey Pines, Valderrama, (Grand Rapids, Minn.; tenth) earned all-conference honors by placing in Big Horn, Castle Pines, Kapalua, Troon North, and Bay Hill. Jordan the top ten at conference tournament. Gustavus enters the spring sea- Hawkinson ’08 is pictured with Scott Moe ’95, men’s and women’s son ranked second in the National Golf Coaches Association (NGCA) golf coach and instructor in health and exercise science. G Division III poll. G

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Legacy Gustavus Adolphus College Lindau gift establishes symposium

gift to Gustavus Adolphus College from Phil ’58 and Nancy political science who is coordinating ALindau given prior to Phil’s death last April will establish a sym- the program. posium at Gustavus Adolphus College that will bear his name. The The inaugural Lindau first Lindau Symposium, which the Lindau family and College offi- Symposium speaker, Richard John cials anticipate will be an annual event, will be held on Tuesday, May Neuhaus, argues that religious ideas 8, 2007, beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Alumni Hall, and will feature and voices—particularly Christian the Rev. Richard John Neuhaus, a conservative Catholic intellectual ones—have a place in American whose topic will be “Religion in American Public Life.” public life. For 30 years an activist Phil Lindau, a commodities trader and executive who served pastor at St. John the Evangelist Gustavus as a board member, campaign chair, and longtime volun- Lutheran Church in Brooklyn, N.Y., teer leader, was passionate about the faith-life intersection and the Neuhaus grew disillusioned with church-relatedness of his alma mater. The symposium established in cultural revolution and liberation his honor aims to provide a forum in which diverse intellectual voices theology in the mid-’70s and be- Phil Lindau ’58 and mainstream beliefs and values can be brought together in a lib- came a leading advocate of “demo- eral arts environment. Future topics may encompass economics, cratic capitalism” and a critic of liberalism. In 1984 he published politics, and stewardship, according to Chris Gilbert, professor of The Naked Public Square: Religion and Democracy in America, which asserted that secular voices and big government had crowded religion out of the “public square.” Friends of Music to support In 1990 Neuhaus converted to Catholicism, a move that sent shock waves through Lutheran circles due to his prominence as a student-musicians Lutheran theologian. He was ordained a Catholic priest a year later. Neuhaus is founder and director of the Institute on Religion and ice President for Institutional Advancement Brenda Moore Public Life in New York City and editor of First Things, an ecu- Vhas announced the formation of a “friends of music” group menical journal notable for its commitment to Catholic orthodoxy to assist with scholarship and tour support for Gustavus music and its ties to conservative political ideas. His most recent book is students. Catholic Matters: Confusion, Controversy, and the Splendor of Truth Gustavus Friends of Music is a network of alumni, parents, (2006). and friends who seek to make a difference in the lives of stu- The Lindau Symposium is open to the College community and dent-musicians at the College. Goals of the initiative are 1) to the public without charge. G provide funding for the Jussi Björling Music Scholarships, the de- partment’s primary award for recruiting music students with ex- traordinary talent and potential for success; 2) to underwrite and enhance ensemble tours, which complement each student-musi- New advancement professionals cian’s course of study and at the same time strengthen the College’s visibility in the larger community; and 3) to lay a foun- wo new team members joined the institutional advancement staff dation for continued success and future growth of the Ton January 15. Department of Music. Kari Clark ’91 fills the gift planner position left vacant when Teresa Individuals wishing to join in this initiative may contact the Harland ’93 was promoted to associate vice president for advancement. Office of Gift Planning at Gustavus (800/726-6192 or giftplan- Since graduating from William Mitchell Law School in 1995, Clark had [email protected]) for more details. The group is already help- spent the majority of her planned-giving career working for Childrens ing to provide music scholarships to students who might not Hospital in St. Paul. She will work from her Twin Cities home. otherwise be able to afford the cost of a Gustavus education. Tony Pasiak has been hired as associate director of the Gustavus With your assistance, the gift of music may be multiplied: Music Fund, a position created as a part of the College’s campaign readiness at Gustavus, in the form of coursework and performances, be- strategy. Tony has spent most of his career doing annual fund/alumni comes music from Gustavus—those professors and teachers, con- relations work for his alma mater, Hamilton College, a private liberal ductors and performers, and others who have music-related voca- arts college located in New York. He recently moved to St. Peter and tions or avocations and who do so much to enrich their had been commuting to Normandale Community College, where he communities everywhere. G worked with that school’s annual fund. Tony’s wife, Katie, works as a forensic psychologist at the state hospital in St. Peter. G

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% Alumni Class Donors Part. Fund Class Agent(s) 2006–2007 Alumni Fund report 2006 33 4.7% $740.06 Eckman/Forbes/Olson/Parks/Peterson/Swenson Results through December 31, 2006; 2005 30 4.6% $2,485.84 Hansen/Lewis/Michaletz/Neitzke/Nelson/Shipley Alumni Fund year closes May 31, 2007. 2004 48 7.6% $1,855.46 Frie/Michael/Nelson/Williams To make your gift prior to May 31, 2003 53 8.2% $4,467.41 Beer/Gusenius/Rowland/Wilcox go online to www.gustavus.edu or call 866/487-3863 2002 55 8.6% $11,153.33 Katherine Oleson and Karen Warkentien 2001 55 9.8% $3,075.31 Hal DeLaRosby and Cassie Larson % Alumni Fifth Decade (1957–1966) 2000 52 8.6% $6,207.00 Corey Bartlett and Bonnie Dahlke Class Donors Part. Fund Class Agent(s) 1999 53 9.4% $8,212.80 Phil Eidsvold and Jesse Torgerson 1966 61 25.0% $47,861.85 Sharon Engman, Joyce Ramseth, Mary Slinde 1998 49 9.3% $3,998.41 Gigi Dobosenski and Erin Halverson 1965 70 28.5% $16,869.25 Bev Hedeen and Elaine Stenman 1964 70 29.3% $21,320.85 Linda Hallman and Joanna Swanson

First Decade (1997–2006) First 1997 72 12.6% $8,512.73 LeVesque-Piela/Peterson/Swanson/Tucker Total 500 8.3% $50,708.35 1963 66 26.6% $17,742.50 William Lahti and Paul Tillquist 1962 81 33.9% $257,915.65 Sandra Buendorf, Jan Hoomani, Ben Leadholm 1961 87 42.0% $39,646.55 Virgene Sehlin % Alumni 1960 86 38.7% $75,863.37 Dennis Johnson Class Donors Part. Fund Class Agent(s) 1959 78 36.1% $19,607.50 Carol Heyl 1996 75 14.3% $11,458.45 Shawn Mayfield and Allie Newman 1958 68 36.0% $19,464.88 Owen Sammelson 1995 54 10.2% $4,733.68 Sara Tollefson Currell and Amy Seidel 1957 74 40.5% $43,092.10 Nancy Grimes, Clem and Marlys Nelson 1994 56 11.6% $24,894.71 Munsterman/Ripken/Zinsli Total 741 33.7% $559,384.50 1993 67 13.4% $6,493.50 Craig Anderson and Kris Lamont 1992 87 16.6% $8,203.36 Annie Marshall % Alumni Sixth Decade (1947–1956) 1991 83 14.1% $21,516.82 Kim Osland Class Donors Part. Fund Class Agent(s) 1990 66 12.7% $10,239.30 Batz/Michel/Miller/Nelson 1956 61 37.2% $45,380.02 Carolyn Brusseau and JoAnn Lundborg 1989 59 11.4% $18,625.00 Anderson/Dueber/Mocchi 1955 64 44.8% $61,630.63 Dick DeRemee 1988 58 12.0% $76,635.25 Ericson/Hagen/Pieper/Quackenbush 1954 60 42.9% $16,632.59 Forrest Chaffee and Helen Hokenson 1987 67 16.5% $17,150.10 Fahrenz/Harstad/Koch/Pearse 1953 72 40.0% $20,041.63 Thomas Boman and Marv Larson Second Decade (1987–1996) Total 672 13.3% $199,950.17 1952 56 34.8% $17,599.50 Barb Krig 1951 82 34.8% $38,938.96 Dorothy Lutz 1950 78 41.7% $39,564.86 Gloria Benson % Alumni Class Donors Part. Fund Class Agent(s) 1949 50 34.3% $12,220.00 Peter Erickson 1986 77 15.9% $9,528.74 Melinda Batz, Dan Murray, Sara Rekow 1948 24 29.3% $14,615.00 Lorrie Leaf 1985 66 14.6% $21,570.00 Susan Chwalek 1947 20 33.3% $3,688.13 Bob Wieman 1984 81 16.2% $16,815.19 Carole Arwidson and Ken Ericson Total 567 37.3% $270,311.32 1983 83 16.5% $27,850.87 Brad Somero and Karin Stone % Alumni 1982 100 21.3% $72,864.84 J.C. Anderson, Richard Olson, Ann Wasson Class Donors Part. Fund Class Agent(s) 1981 108 23.5% $17,456.04 Steve Heim and Leslie Nielsen 1946 22 33.3% $29,782.50 Arlene Higgins 1980 97 20.3% $52,253.02 Steve Sayre and Kent Stone 1945 15 30.6% $2,275.00 1979 69 15.6% $49,210.67 (Position open) 1944 13 29.6% $1,120.36 1978 68 16.0% $12,801.50 Mike Stanch 1943 37 50.7% $5,039.00 Elmer Anderson and S.Bernhard Erling 1977 67 15.4% $25,187.50 Al Behrends and Terri Delebo Third Decade (1977–1986) Third 1942 26 40.6% $1,166,504 C. Eddie Johnson Total 816 17.5% $305,538.37 1941 11 25.0% $16,480.00 Charles Lusk Seventh Decade 1940 10 31.3% $6,081.00 Carl Lofgren and Evelyn Pearson % Alumni 1939 11 52.4% $1,967.50 Carl and Miriam Manfred Class Donors Part. Fund Class Agent(s) 1938 8 50.0% $59,635.50 Frank Gamelin 1976 76 18.4% $35,251.31 Ginny Leppart and Bruce Olson 1937 5 25.0% $10,975.50 Frank Gamelin 1975 82 21.1% $85,747.34 Paul Heckt 1936 0 0.0% $0.00 1974 64 19.4% $100,082.50 Rob Linner and Jan Michaletz 1935 4 40.0% $125.00 1973 80 19.5% $16,907.50 Matt Peterson 1934 3 37.5% $52,855.00 1972 75 20.0% $14,697.84 Todd Dokken and Melanie Thornberg 1933 2 50.0% $380.00 Ruth Larson 1971 64 17.3% $13,673.00 Bruce Johnson 1932 0 0.0% $0.00 1970 69 21.6% $24,510.72 Karol Greupner and Lindy Purdy 1931 0 0.0% $0.00 1969 85 22.8% $51,218.81 Dave and Jane Leitzman 1930 2 40.0% $6,087.50 Hildur Anderson Swenson 1968 88 25.7% $14,132.50 John and Kris Moorhead, Paula Navarro 1929 0 0.0% $0.00

Fourth Decade (1967–1976) Fourth 1967 57 25.7% $25,178.98 (Position open) 1928 1 33.3% $0.00 Total 740 21.2% $381,400.50 Total 170 30.0% $1,359,307.86

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Contents news Letter from the Alumni Association president 32 reunion dates 34 weddings 59 births 60 in memoriam 62

Winiecki climbs Denali solo While growing up, Mitchell Winiecki ’06 was always intrigued with Denali (Mt. McKinley), the highest peak in North America at 20,320 feet. He got his shot at the mountain this past summer Gustavus Alumni while on an internship in Alaska. After flying into Denali’s base camp, Winiecki and his climbing partner hauled their gear for over Association four days to a camp at 11,000 feet. But before ascending to the next camp at 14,000 feet, Winiecki’s partner quit. At 16,000 feet The mission of the Alumni Winiecki buried his food in the snow and then went back down to Association is to facilitate among acclimatize. At 17,000 feet he met up with two men; they were former students lifelong relationships snowed in a few days before ascending to 18,500 feet, where with Gustavus and with each other they encountered whiteout conditions, forcing them back to the to enable alumni to actively advance camp at 17,000 feet. While descending, the lead climber fell as and engage in the mission of the the trail gave way and pulled Winiecki off the mountain. The College. trailing climber and Winiecki jammed their ice axes into the ground and stopped the lead’s fall. When they got back to camp, Class news and information to be the other two told Winiecki they were going to quit. included in the Alumni section of Determined to reach the summit, Winiecki rested for a day the Quarterly should be sent to: before ascending to 17,000 feet and getting snowed in Alumni Relations Office again, this time for four days. Despite 40- to 50-mph Gustavus Adolphus College winds and a –30° F. temperature, he reached the 800 West College Avenue summit and celebrated for about two St. Peter, MN 56082-1498 minutes before beginning his descent. With phone • 800/487-8437 frozen hands and no partner, a photo was e-mail • [email protected] not taken at the top, but he does have this website • www.gustavus.edu shot from the climb. “I try not to view it as a victory over the mountain,” he says about his feat, “but rather if you’re going to climb, you have Ring photo © Jostens Spring 2007 29 respect for it.” Alumni Spring 2007 masters.2 2/8/07 9:17 AM Page 2

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OFFICERS Football 50 Year Club Homecoming gathering Jan Ledin Michaletz ’74 Members of the Football 50 Year Club returned for Homecoming last October 7 to celebrate their friendships and history. President Seated from left are Red Malcolm ’50, Bill Olsen ’48, Bob Collison ’50, Charlie Hardt ’53, Gerry Cady ’49, and Dale Scholl ’49. In the second row are Jack Westin ’59, Willie Lindquist, Gary Gustafson ’57, Bob Smith ’51, Marv Ron White ’75 Gunderson ’53, Don Swanson ’55, Ron Nelson ’53, Fred Tidstrom ’51, Cliff Straka ’55, Moose Malmquist ’53, Bud Vice President Peterson ’57, Roger Krantz ’53, and Smalley McEwen ’54. In the back row are Lowell McEwen ’52, Dick Faye ’59, Larry Jason Sawyer ’93 Baker ’56, Jerry Kopischke ’53, Roger Carlson ’54, Gene Sandvig ’57, Ray Lundquist ’51, Don Roberts ’56, Buzz Flolid Past President & Ex-Officio ’59, Bob Gove ’46, Haldo Norman ’52, and Bud Lindberg ’47. Member, Board of Trustees Randall Stuckey ’83 Executive Secretary Class Agent: Class Agents: Class Agent: Kelly Waldron ’84 Ruth Snyder Larson Elmer Anderson, Bob Wieman Treasurer 33 43 S. Bernhard Erling 47 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Marvin Holt, Plymouth, was honored Rosalie Brahee Anderson, Hillsboro, B. Kent Blackhurst, Medford, OR, re- BOARD MEMBERS by Minnesota congressman Jim ND, went on a Nature Conservancy tired as an attorney at Hornecker Ramstad for his military service in trip to the San Luis Valley area Cowling Hiram Drache, term expires Fall 2007 WWII and the Korean War. Gen Jensen Deggendorf, Salisbury, Fargo, ND, received the 60th Ann Wilsey Gesme ’86, MD, traveled this fall to Paris Oak Grove Lutheran High ANNIVERSARY Deephaven Class Agents: Ardene Claude Friest, Rockford, IL, School, Fargo, ND, “Living May 25 & 26 Jeff Heggedahl ’87, Atlanta, GA Frank ’38 and Ruth volunteers for the Swedish American the Mission” Award, the 2007 Vikner Gamelin Hospital Renee Wettergren, wife highest award given by the Kristin Miller Prestegaard ’99, 37 e-mail: [email protected] of Robert Wettergren, St. Peter, MN, school. He also completed A St. Paul Bernhard LeVander, Arden Hills, has died on December 13, 2006. Century in the Park, the definitive Mary Sutherland Ryerse ’90, written his memoirs, titled Call Me history of Oak Grove Lutheran High Woodbury Pete. Class Agent: School since its founding 100 years Betsy Starz ’02, Maple Grove position open ago Harold Odland, Bloomington, Richard Swenson ’64, Class Agent: 44 is a retired Fourth District judge but Minneapolis Charles Lusk e-mail: [email protected] still sits on court periodicals. Ron White ’75, Eden Prairie 41 Margaret Anderson Brakel, West e-mail: [email protected] Chester, PA, enjoys playing organ Class Agent: term expires Fall 2008 Bessie Hobart Chenault, Austin, TX, and chess and traveled this year to Lorrie Johnson Leaf Cathy Edlund Bussler ’00, started a Bible study at the assisted California and Australia Lorraine 48 living community where she lives. Holmgren Jacobson, Bricelyn, has e-mail: [email protected] Chanhassen two grandchildren at Gustavus and Harold Mattke, St. Louis Park, trav- Scott Gilyard ’83, Maple Grove Class Agent: another starting next year Betty eled this fall to California Karl David Johnson ’84, Eagan C. Eddie Johnson Hedin Olson, Peoria, AZ, is a teacher Sturnick, Olympia, WA, is active Janna King ’76, Minneapolis 42 assistant at Montessori Kingdom of playing bridge, pool, and poker, and Paul Koch ’87, Plymouth e-mail: [email protected] Learning. enjoys the theatre. Peter Nyhus ’60, Park Rapids Esther Marie Johnson Edman, Richard Olson ’82, Edina Fairmont, is on the board of trustees Class Agent: Class Agent: of the Fairmont Hospital Foundation position open Pete Erickson term expires Fall 2009 and the finance committee of the 45 49 Red Rock Center for the Arts Pearl e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Liesl Batz ’90, Minneapolis Horman Johnson, Duluth, after 23 Mary Ann Peters Anderson, Fergus Dotti Olson Benjamin, Redondo Vivian Foyou ’02, years, retired as docent at Glensheen Falls, and husband, Paul Anderson Beach, CA, retired as a real estate Morgantown, WV Mansion Marvin Palmquist, St. ‘47, celebrated their 60th wedding agent for Banker Realty Paul Derek Hansen ’94, Minnetonka Croix Falls, WI, is director of the anniversary and traveled this year to Edstrom, Eagan, enjoys spending Jan Eiffert Hoomani ’62, Lutheran Orient Mission Sweden and Germany. time with his grandchildren (four of Raleigh, NC Society Walter 50 the five live in Minnesota) George Youngquist, Eugene, OR, is -year Schultz, Bandera, TX, is visitation Jim “Moose” Malmquist ’53, CLUB a consulting geologist and pastor at Grace Lutheran Church in Scandia May 25 & 26 Jan Ledin Michaletz ’74, Edina author. Bandera and on the board at Noah’s 2007 Ark Daycare Center.

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shows where her husband competes in community theatre productions Emily Backlund Cole, Muscatine, Clem Nelson, Shoreview, is president IA, is organist at Zion Lutheran of American Phoenix, Inc. Marlys Church Roger Dahlin, Springfield, Mattson Nelson, Shoreview, is direc- VA, attended an Elderhostel called tor of the Larks Women’s Chorus, and “The Splendor of Rome” and will be a is involved at Incarnation Lutheran volunteer pastor during Advent at Church, and Gustavus Library Cross and Crown Lutheran Church in Associates Claudia Nimrichter, California Marcia Halgren Dale, Fort Walton Beach, FL, is retired Long Lake, is part-time organist at training director for the services Good Shepherd Lutheran Church squadron at Dover Air Force Base Lois Wicktor Falk, Bemidji, is an John Oien, Santa Barbara, CA, is a adjunct staff member at Bemidji sales associate manager at Macy’s Last April Homer and Joyce Anderson Mattson ’44 ’43 celebrated their 60th State University Bernadette Department Stores Barbara Ford anniversary with family and enjoyed food from a book of recipes Joyce received Anderson Galvin, Red Wing, volun- Olson, Plymouth, is a staff physician at her bridal shower. teers at the local theatre, sings in at the VA Medical Center in St. Cloud City of Lakes Chorus, and spends the Pat Hoecke Olson, Menifee, CA, is winter in Phoenix Beth Carlson active at Faith Lutheran Church as a Class Agent: Beaver Dam Clair McRostie, St. Helgoe, Edina, is a contracting offi- Sunday school teacher and WELCA Gloria Martell Benson Peter, is owner of McRostie Financial cer for the Federal Aviation member Phyllis Holmberg 50 Planning John Mielke, Stone Administration Charles Olsson, St. Michael, works part-time e-mail: [email protected] Mountain, GA, is president of Aeolus Hendrickson, St. Peter, is owner and at the University of Minnesota on John and Carol Ostgaard Richard Pedersen, Le Sueur, is president of Hendrickson Organ cancer research projects Phyllis Esbjornson, Willmar, traveled this president of the Mound Cemetery Company Marilyn Rhyne Herr, Fox Paulson, Lake Elmo, watches her year to Sweden, Denmark, and Association Donald Peterson, Lebanon, NJ, retired as judge in the granddaughter once a week and is Norway with their children Pete Roswell, GA, is president and owner Superior Court of New Jersey planning a mission trip to Yucatan Lokkesmoe, Elgin, IL, recently of Edon, Inc. Bob Werness, Richard Hinquist, Minneapolis, is John Peterson, Edina, works part- moved to the Greens of Elgin. Bloomington, retired as vice presi- president/retail management for time selling life insurance R. John dent and funeral director at Werness H.O.B.O. - Galleria Bruce Singh, Coon Rapids, teaches commu- Class Agent: Brothers Funeral Chapels Peter Johnson, Corvallis, OR, is an electri- nity adult evening education, sup- Dorothy Johnson Lutz Zimmermann, Munich, Germany, cian, locksmith, and owner of plies vacant pulpit service, and 51 produces television documentaries. Service Associates Gary Knoll, handicaps horses across the country e-mail: [email protected] Bennedict, enjoys ice fishing, wood Bev Bloomquist Todaro, McLean, Donn Larson, Duluth, wrote the his- Class Agents: working, hunting, volunteering at VA, is a substitute teacher at Langley torical vignettes for the 75th season Forrest Chaffee, Helen church, bicycling, and downhill ski- High School Judy Anderson of the Duluth Superior Symphony 54 Forsgren Hokenson ing Joyce Kirkvold Knoll, Tucker, Las Vegas, NV, is taking Orchestra Janis Hake Nason, e-mail: [email protected] Bennedict, is active in Hope dance lessons and dances with the Omaha, NE, divides time between Janet Hanson Jones, St. Peter, re- Lutheran Church, enjoys sewing, Sun City Dance Company Phyllis Omaha, NE and Palm Springs, CA tired as a part-time clerical worker at reading, bicycling, downhill skiing, Meier Tweton, Grand Forks, ND, is Marion Odberg Olson, Minnetonka, Johnson & Hoehn CPA Jean and spending time at the lake an administrative assistant at plays in the Minneapolis Police Band Simonson Rolloff, Moline, IL, en- Glenn Leaf, Winona, is interim pas- University of North Dakota School of and Thrivent Senior Band. joys golf, spending time in Maui, and tor in Pine River Mary Anderson Medicine and Health Science spending time in Chicago with her Linder, Park Rapids, is organist and Robert Wahman, Duluth, traveled Class Agent: four grandsons. senior choir accompanist at Calvary this year to Bermuda and Costa Rica Barb Eckman Krig Lutheran Church and plays keyboards Rod Westrum, Park Rapids, trav- 52 Class Agent: with the Upper Mississippians and eled this year to China, Thailand, e-mail: [email protected] Dick DeRemee the New Orleans Jazz Band John and Japan. Wally Drotts, Citrus Heights, CA, 55 Livingston, Minneapolis, traveled works part-time at Fremont e-mail: [email protected] this year to Sweden, Finland, and Class Agent: Presbyterian Church Ihleen Anne Ekberg Johnson, Webster Vancouver Willard Lorette, St. Owen Sammelson Nelson Gunderson, Sioux Falls, SD, Groves, MO, is a self-employed clini- Cloud, works part-time as a district 58 is substitute teaching in the Sioux cal social worker Calvin Vaubel, court judge for Stearns County e-mail: [email protected] Falls School System Ona Lee Edina, retired from the U.S. Treasury Roger Lund, Olympia, WA, and Noel Behne, Corrales, NM, is senior Wittman Iverson, Sioux City, IA, Department. Connie ‘59, are directors of Capital vice president of business develop- traveled last summer to Norway Healing Rooms Joanna Spooner ment at First Community Bank Maynard Jacobson, Sunfish Lake, is Class Agents: Carolyn Lundblad, Naples, FL, is owner/inte- Bill Binger, Minnetonka, is a water- an emeritus professor of medicine at Jens Brusseau, JoAnn rior designer for L’Innovation color artist, is involved in a comput- University of Minnesota Medical 56 Johnson Lundborg Interiors Inc. Rodger Lundblad, er club, and volunteers with WAMSO School Rod Johnson, Webster e-mail: [email protected] Naples, FL, is a board member for the Mike Dale, Long Lake, is a part- Groves, MO, is a clinical Dick Derauf, Madison, WI, is an ac- Fairview Foundation Richard time sales associate at The Foursome social worker in private count manager at Dairyland Lurth, Mankato, is president and Clothing Jim Edman, Circleville, 55th practice Ellis Packaging Company. owner of Lurth Organ OH, traveled this year to Alaska, ANNIVERSARY Jones, St. Peter, is Company Glenn Costa Rica, and Arizona Darlene May 25 & 26 active organizing Class Agents: 50th Mauston, Placida, Thompson Kriewall, Burnsville, and 2007 seminars for church Nancy Reiter Grimes, ANNIVERSARY FL, enjoys golf and her husband, Duane, celebrated their secretaries and the an- 57 Clem and Marlys Mattson May 25 & 26 serves on the church 50th wedding anniversary in June nual St. David’s Day celebra- Nelson 2007 council Lois Susan Elam O’Connor, Pemberton tion at Gustavus Paul Lindau, e-mail: [email protected] Larson Mauston, Ridge, New Brunswick, recently start- Beaver Dam, WI, retired as visitation Jinny Field Cable, Eaton, CO, travels Placida, FL, volunteers in ed taking violin lessons with the pastor at First Lutheran Church in frequently in her motor home to air her church and community and acts concert master of the Symphony New

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Brunswick Barbara Jensen Olson, Lowell Anderson, Crawfordsville, IN, Atlanta, GA, enjoys spending time retired as interim pastor at Christ A lifelong connection with three grandchildren, who all Lutheran Church David Auten, live within one mile of her. Selma, CA, is owner of an almond ranch in central California Joyce to Gustavus Class Agent: Hegland Balstad, McIntosh, is a Carol Johnson Heyl blackjack dealer at Shooting Star by Jan Ledin Michaletz ’74 59 Casino Linda Johnson Blanding, President, Gustavus Alumni Association e-mail: [email protected] Los Altos, CA, is co-owner of Bruce Heyl, Menasha, WI, is a part- Blanding Properties Gail Lindsey time psychiatrist Jeanette Breen, Charlotte, NC, is retired office Westberg Johnston and Cameron coordinator for Wachovia Darrol t a holiday social gathering, I was Johnston ‘60, Moscow, ID, enjoy Bussler, Waconia, is a professor at engaged in polite “party spending time with their five grand- Minnesota State University, Mankato A conversation” with a Gustavus children and participating in activi- Margo Callaghan, Sun Lakes, AZ, alumnus who was unaware of my involvement ties at University of Idaho. retired from MPL Enterprise and now with the Alumni Board. After enthusiastically sails half the year in Panama and recounting tales of his four years in college, he shared his Class Agent: Colombia. She is a translator, author, opinion that “that alumni group is always trying to get my Dennis Johnson watercolor artist, and singer Ann money.” I was struck by the sentiment that efforts to help the 60 Cheleen, Golden Valley, retired from College could be misconstrued as “college vs. alumni.” Or US e-mail: [email protected] teaching in the Robbinsdale ISD versus YOU. Robert Fenske, Marshall, is commis- David Christiansen, Des Moines, IA, The Alumni Board represents everyone who ever attended the sioner of Lyon County Byron is a private practice psychologist College. Using a well-developed network of class agents who Helgeson, Winter Park, FL, is a sen- Arthur Collins, Hayden Lake, ID, is gather news about your personal events and accomplishments, ior vacation club guide at Disney an independent insurance agent we attempt to maintain a connection between people and an Vacation Club Carolyn Kvam- Evi Gustafson Davenport, Houston, institution. Hansman, Punta Gorda, FL, traveled TX, traveled to Morocco last winter this fall to Germany Clay McCoy, Bill Eckerly, Cedar Rapids, IA, is We are currently focusing some of our efforts on ways to engage more alumni in the life of our college. The Engagement Winter Park, FL, retired as professor self-employed Matthew Eckman, of entomology at University of Duluth, is a physician at Polinsky Committee is currently charged with the task of planning and Florida. Medical Rehab Center & Duluth Clinic executing the second Gusties Gather. This event, which made its Jan Grack Eggersgluess, Maple debut last August at nearly 60 sites, is national in scope. In Class Agent: Grove, retired as an adjunct instruc- neighborhoods all over the country, small groups will meet for Virgene Grack Sehlin tor at Concordia College Myrna coffee or dinner. The purpose is simply to meet other Gusties 61 Zielske Fish, Scituate, MA, is a men- who live in your area. Several gatherings also included e-mail: [email protected] tal health professional in private prospective students. During my local gathering, I was struck by Mike Blaese, New Hope, PA, is vice practice Sam Forsythe, Alton Bay, the collegiality of people from different generations as they president, medical affairs for NH, retired as president of Triple S found instant connections. Although we had all had different Immune Deficiency Foundation Terry Frazee, Spicer, is on the board experiences, there was a commonality that transcended age. If Roger Fletcher, Blue Earth, is a self- of directors of the Green Lake you are willing and able to host a small gathering of Gusties employed Realtor Ted Johns and Association Solveig Overdahl living near you this summer, please contact the Alumni Office. As Marietta Bittrich Johns ’63, Sunrise Goldstrand, Plymouth, is a home- a board, we hope that these human connections will result in Beach, TX, split their time between maker Bill Grove, Alexandria, is a more involvement in the life of the College. San Diego, CA, and Austin, TX, and Realtor with Coldwell Banker When we graduate from college, we need to find new ways to enjoy global travel with Opportunity Gayle Garven Hanson, Bloomington, participate in the life of the school. It’s not a case of “us” International F. Milo Olson, hus- is a physician assistant for against the College. The Alumni Association and the Alumni band of Carole Paulson Olson, Advancements in Dermatology Board seek to find ways to connect alumni with the College to Wautoma, WI, and father of Erik ’90 Steve Hanson, Osakis, is a family support its mission, its staff, and most importantly, its students. and Johanna ’94, died on December practitioner at the Osakis Medical 24, 2006 Lowell Rasmussen, Center Alfred Henderson, Part of that support is our intentional presence at College events; Nevis, splits time between Nevis and Chanhassen, retired as a senior port- part of our support is our intentional financial support. And while Florida. folio manager at Ameriprise Financial it becomes the duty of class agents and the Alumni Board to Services Reet Lind Henze, seek ways to increase financial support, we do so out of a belief Class Agents: Huntsville, AL, is professor emeritus that the College ought to be supported in its mission to educate Sandra Luedtke Buendorf, for University of Alabama in young people as well as prepare them for a life of service. 62 Jan Eiffert Hoomani, Ben Huntsville Judy Flom To paraphrase a series of commercials for a popular credit Leadholm Shoemaker-Hill, Los Altos, CA, is card, here’s a breakdown of life during college: e-mail: [email protected] author of Lady Lazerus Jan Eiffert New clothes: $298.00 Dennis L. Anderson, Tucson, AZ, di- Hoomani, Raleigh, NC, is a self-em- Dorm necessities: $413.00 vides time between Duluth, MN, ployed commercial real estate bro- Tuition: $32,710.00 and Tucson, AZ Jackie Falk ker and property manager Lifelong Gustavus connection: priceless. Anderson, Bloomington, is 45th Curt Johnson, Woodbury, is a a substitute teacher in the ANNIVERSARY Realtor with ReMax Advisors We need you to keep the priceless connection. Minneapolis and Eden May 25 & 26 West Dale Johnson, Prairie ISD Jim 2007 Mendota Heights, is a driver Anderson, Rochester, is owner for Apple Valley Red-E-Mix of All Vehicle Sale Karen M. Concrete David L. Johnson, Anderson, San Francisco, CA, is a Lancaster, PA, served last year as in- self-employed “stager”/interior de- terim director of a social service sign for Stagecoach by Karen agency and traveled this fall to

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UM/Morris names building to honor 1954 grad When David Johnson ’54 became the third chancellor of the University of Minnesota, Morris in 1990, his first home in Morris was a room in Independence Hall, traditionally a student residence hall on the campus. To honor the bond forged with students during Johnson’s quarter-long stay at this first residence, UMM renamed the hall in Johnson’s honor as David C. Johnson Independence Hall at a ceremony on October 28, with many Gustie friends in attendance. Morris colleagues reminisced that, during his residence, Johnson could be found sitting in the lounge in his pajamas and bathrobe with the students, standing in the lunch line at the resident dining service, and sitting at a random table to talk with whichever students happened to be sitting there. Gusties in attendance at the naming ceremony were from left Jo Jensen Tollefson ’60, Sandra Clark Vollan ’57, Paul Vollan ’57, Joan Bonn Wright ’55, Dick Brubacher ’54, Janet Christenson Carlson ’53, Bob Erdman ’56, Judy Lund Erdman ’57, Jan Huntington Nelson ’61, Paul Tillquist ’63, Dave Johnson ’54, Ruth Anderson Tillquist ’63, Steve Benson ’63, Carol Johnson, John Wright ’54, Dennis Johnson ’60, Steve Johnson ’80, Tracey Anderson ’86, and Diane Klemenhagen ’83. Also at the event but not pictured were Kristina Johnson DuBoulay ’90, Herb Halverson ’54, Barbara Gruse Johnson ’54, and Nancy Hagberg Johnson ’55.

Tanzania Gloria J. Johnson, Valley, enjoys travel and spending is employed at Scholarship America Braun Intertec Corporation John Plymouth, works at Talbots R. J. time with his four grandchildren who Marion Peterson Swanson, Monson, Long Prairie, retired as su- Joseph, Edina, is a real estate agent live close Joan Creighton Richfield, is art consultant and perintendent of the Long Prairie for Twin City GMAC Real Estate Nemetz, North Branch, is a triage gallery owner of Marian Swanson Country Club Janet Spilseth Kay Jurgenson, Shoreview, along nurse with Allina Medical Systems Enterprises, LLC, doing business as Rodning, Bloomington, is a dental with two other retirees, has opened Gwendolyn Westman Nesburg, Swanson Gallery Ramona Ulrich hygienist for HealthPartners, Inc. a hermitage and spiritual growth Fairfax, took a bike trip in Germany Swenson, Red Oak, IA, teaches place for small groups and individu- and two ski trips to Colorado eighth grade in the Red Oak Public Class Agents: als called “A Sabbath Place” in David Noer, Greensboro, NC, is a Schools Joan Boyum Tavares, Linda Leonardson Shoreview Brenda Pick Keith, professor at Elon University Bill Greensboro, NC, is program manager 64 Hallman, Joanna Lincoln, NE, retired as executive as- Nordstrom, Edina, is a self-em- at the Center for Creative Leadership Carlson Swanson sistant at the Lincoln Children’s ployed lawyer Lyle Norris and Bruce Thorson, Waite Park, is a e-mail: [email protected] Museum John Kerry, Eagan, re- Charlene Lundahl Norris ‘63, senior engineer at Braun Intertec Lois Banke, Ashland, OR, is a trainer tired as an insurance agent at Fairmont, divide time between Val Whipple, Ivanhoe, is a semi-re- in safe community nursing and di- Farmers Insurance Group John Fairmont, MN, Apache Junction, AZ, tired insurance agent and Realtor rector of education at Asante Health Lundblad, Northfield, is an attorney and working at the YMCA of the and coaches high school basketball System Mark Eckman, Duluth, is for Lundblad and Zrimsek Craig Rockies in Estes Park, CO Annette Roger Wyland, Lake Elmo, is part- on the board of directors of Spring Martens and Diana Jacobson Hoffman Olson, Eden Prairie, works ner at Weber & Troseth Inc.. Point Project, a non-profit organiza- Martens, Rochester, are enjoying re- part-time at Iverson’s Scandinavian tion developing disease-free pigs to tirement including spending the win- Import Shop Folke Person, Class Agents: serve as islet cell donors for trans- ter in California, skiing in Colorado, Pocatello, ID, teaches English at Bill Lahti, Paul Tillquist plantation into humans with dia- and spending time with four grand- Idaho State University Brad 63 betes Alan Hoppes, Puyallup, WA, children, and traveled last year to Pester, Eden Prairie, is a retired e-mail: [email protected] is IT manager for the Port of Tacoma Washington and Banff Newell stockbroker for Dean Witter Reynolds Bruce and Janet Sandberg Benson, Gordon Olseen, Tipton, IA, is an Nelsen, Greer, SC, is director of David Renneke, Rock Island, IL, Pequot Lakes, divide time between agent for State Farm Insurance media, marketing, and volunteerism is emeritus professor of physics at Pequot Lakes, MN and Mesa, AZ Rudd Thabes, Bagley, is a family for Hollywild Animal Park Carla Augstana College Gerald D. Elli Gilbert Holt, Harker Heights, TX, physician at the Clearwater Clinic Swanson Nelson, Fargo, ND, retired Swanson, Kansas City, MO, is a com- traveled this year to Vietnam and was re-elected as county coro- as a real estate agent at Metro, Inc. ponent engineer at Honeywell Cameron Kruse, Mendota Heights, is ner. Realtors David W. Nelson, Golden Janet Swanson Swanson, St. Peter, an associate principal engineer at

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Croonquist honored with named scholarship Class Agent: Raymond James Financial Services Shortly before his death October 14, Wilt position open Charles L. Johnson, St. Peter, is a Croonquist ’59 learned that the Minnesota Business 67 self-employed farmer Douglas Finance Corporation was honoring him by naming e-mail: [email protected] Jones, Minneapolis, is president of the Wilt Croonquist Scholarship in recognition of Denny Aguiar, Leawood, KS, is pres- J.R. Jones Fixture Company and appreciation for Croonquist’s many years of ident of Aguiar Ag Group, Inc. Robert Karli, Austin, TX, is pastor at service on the MBFC Board of Directors. John K. Anderson, Troutdale, OR, is First English Lutheran Pam Kouba The scholarship will be awarded annually to a city administrator for City of Kausel, Burnsville, is a self-em- qualified applicant electing to attend the Upper Troutdale Margaret Eckman ployed watercolor artist and sub- Midwest Basic Economic Development Course held Anderson, Coupeville, WA, is a stitute teacher Renae every July at the University of Minnesota, Duluth. part-time receptionist at 40th Nelson Keesbury, The course, accredited by the International Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery ANNIVERSARY Statesville, NC, is director of Economic Development Council, is an intensive, Carla Anderson Batalden, Oct. 12 & 13 the First Baptist Preschool weeklong program focusing on the theory and practice of economic development Dayton, is a self-employed 2007 Eileen Emch Kivi, St. fundamentals. The scholarship was established to assist individuals, like Wilt, artist Bob Berg, Oakdale, Peter, is an administrative as- who have enjoyed a career in business or industry but, rather than retiring, have retired as data processing supervi- sistant at Minnesota State chosen to give back to their community and to the state of Minnesota by sor at State Farm Insurance Lois University, Mankato Office of Student beginning a second career in economic development, bringing the skills and Fitzenberger Birch, Spring Green, Affairs Nancy Pierson Laible, experience gained in their fields into the public realm. WI, is a social worker at Greenway New Brighton, is co-director of the Manor Nursing Home Mary Friends of Lutheran Aid to Medicine Nystrom Brockman, Fort Madison, in Bangladesh John Lesselyong, IA, teaches French and basic writing Dallas, TX, is president of Lesselyong skills at Southeastern Community Consulting Mark Lind, Burnsville, Reunions2007 College David Buckner, is a self-employed home remodeler Announcing Reunion Dates Burnsville, is director of technology Julie Holm Manning, South at Jones-Harrison Karla Watrud Boston, MA, is owner of the Wooden May 25 & 26, 2007 | Commencement Weekend Buckner, Burnsville, retired as a sec- Horse and an antique dealer Sheri ond-grade teacher at Shannon Park Anderson Menge, Long Lake, is 50 Year Club, Classes of 1957 & 1962 School David Carlson, Edina, is owner and vice president of JEM president of Compass Capital Technical Marketing Maurice October 12 & 13, 2007 | Homecoming & Family Weekend Management Marcia Lorimer Miller, Danbury, WI, retired as senior Carlson, Edina, is a retired RN from vice president of financial services at Classes of 1967, 1972, 1977, 1982, 1987, 1992, 1997, & 2002 Methodist Hospital Cheryl Cenex Harvest States Cooperative Klemenhagen Collins, Duluth, is a and now is county supervisor in Information will be included in class letters substitute teacher for the Duluth ISD Burnett County Timothy Morgan, Marilyn Bliss Dissell, Hibbing, is Britt, is employed by Sand Lake and on the alumni website at www.gustavus.edu/alumni, a nurse at Guardian Angels Health & Landscaping Bill Murphy, Dallas, and will be sent to reunion classes. Rehabilitation Center Susan TX, is principal and founder of Erickson Dobbelstein, Bemidji, is Capstone Health Capital Linda director of home care hospice at Kenning Olson, Backus, operates a North Country Home Care/Hospice small antique business Paul Palm, Class Agents: Class Agents: Kay Hendrickson Dubbelde, Springfield, VA, is a program analyst Bev Nordskog Hedeen, Sharon Anderson Pipestone, is a health assistant in for the Environmental Protection 65 Elaine Buck Stenman 66 Engman, Joyce the Pipestone ISD Steve Emerson, Agency Charles A. Peterson, e-mail: [email protected] Henrikson Ramseth, Fergus Falls, retired as executive di- Withee, WI, works in the mainte- Warren Hanke, Santa Clarita, CA, is Mary Strand Slinde rector of the Fergus Falls Chamber of nance department at the Clark senior consultant and senior project e-mail: [email protected] Commerce Penny Kuehn County Health Care Center Larry manager for Atlas Development Donna Gabbert Beck, Greenwood, Fannemel, Aitkin, is a teaching as- Philipp, Stockton, CA, is a consult- Corporation John Harbo, Baton splits time between Greenwood and sistant at Rippleside Elementary ant Mary Hallberg Raftery, Rouge, LA, retired as research ento- Tucson, AZ, and enjoys being a John Folkerds, Buffalo, is senior Sheboygan, WI, is director of nursing mologist at the USDA Honey Bee grandmother, making pottery and pastor at Zion Evangelical Lutheran for Extenicare, Inc. Nancy Engen Breeding and Genetics Laboratory jewelry, and showing American Church Gordon Frisch, Santa Fe, Rowley, Camarillo, CA, retired as an after 34 years of service with Saddlebred horses and Hackney NM, is a writer and video producer at elementary teacher in the Pleasant Agricultural Research Service ponies Jerry and Susan Schoening GraceLine Productions Caroline Valley ISD Dan Seaberg, Roseville, Karen Nilsson Nelson, Staples, re- Gustafson, Tucson, AZ, enjoy golf- Mooney Gibbs, La Crosse, WI, is is a sales manager at Sign-A-Rama ceived the 2006 Barbara O’Grady ing, tennis, swimming, and spending plant support tech for Centurytel Dave Spilseth, Wayzata, retired as a Excellence in Public Health Nursing time with their four grandsons Mary Lundberg Greschner, St. Paul, captain with American Airlines Leadership Award given by the John Menge, Long Lake, is owner of retired as an English teacher at Steven R. Struss, Cambridge, teach- Public Health Association of JEM Technical Marketing Ray Lakeland Union High School Todd es at Braham ISD 314 Bradley Minnesota and is director of public Oleson, Hilton Head Island, SC, is Harris, Platteville, CO, is water quali- Swanson, St. Paul, is a partner with health for Wadena County and com- executive chair and founder of SI ty officer for Metro Wastewater SKS Consulting Psychologists munity health services administrator International Karyl Enstad Reclamation District Jane Doug Swenson, Forest Lake, is a dis- for the Morrison-Todd-Wadena Board Rommelfanger, Manitowoc, WI, re- Forsman Harrison, Platteville, WI, is trict court judge for the Tenth of Health Arlyn Tolzmann, tired from teaching in the Manitowoc a customer service specialist at Judicial District Tom Toftey, Westminster, CO, is pastor at Holy Public Schools Vernon Victorson, Land’s End Sara Jacobson Winfield, IL, is president of Toftey Cross Lutheran Church. Albany, NY, is pastor at First Hensley, Ventura, CA, is a sales as- Consulting Jon Tollefson, Ames, Lutheran Church Toni Holmberg sociate and department lead at IA, is chair of the entomology de- Wahlstrand, Eau Claire, WI, is an RN Mervyn’s Department Store partment at Iowa State University in pediatrics and adolescent medi- Nadine Wiechmann Hunt, Grosse Judith Trytten, Chicago, IL, is a cine at Luther-Midelfort Clinic. Pointe Park, MI, retired from self-employed clinical psychologist

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Kathy Dahl Tunks, Wilmington, of compensation at General Mills NC, is women’s apparel sales repre- Tom Thorkelson, St. Peter, is head sentative for Kathy Tunks & track and field coach for Gustavus. Associates Gunnar Viljaste, Duluth, is president of Arrowhead Class Agent: Equipment Company Owen Bruce Johnson Wahlstrand, Eau Claire, WI, is em- 71 ployed by Cummins Filtration e-mail: [email protected] June Hagglund Weind, Toronto, Brad Ashford, Omaha, NE, is vice Ontario, retired as a kindergarten president of business development at teacher in the Toronto School Advanced Research Solutions District Gary Wollschlager, Judy Barnes, Palm Coast, FL, is a Fairmont, is an attorney at broker associate at Hammock, Dunes Wollschlager, Tow, Welder, Ringquist Real Estate Company Judy Broad, Law Firm Karen Langsjoen Zins, Minneapolis, is an obstetrics Nicollet, is manager of the Book nurse/midwife at the Hennepin Mark at Gustavus. County Medical Center Bill Carroll, Rochester, is a plan docu- Class Agents: ment analyst in compliance at the John and Kris Lundberg Mayo Clinic Robert Finck, 68 Moorhead, Paula Wayzata, is self-employed Carol Navarro Saeger Gercke, Parker, CO, is a e-mail: [email protected] neonatal intensive care nurse at Gayle Affolter Carlson, Eagan, Littleton Hospital Birthplace Mary teaches German at Eagan High Melby Hanson, Waconia, retired School Dave R. Olson, Savage, is from teaching first grade in the network administrator for the USDA Norwood/Young America ISD Phil Friends from the Class of 1960 spent several days together at Martha’s Vineyard Mary Lock Palm, Springfield, VA, Hanson, Waconia, retired as a high last September. Pictured from left are Nancy Anderson Wiberg, Bev Lingwall is a nurse practitioner in cerebrovas- school football and baseball coach in Mooney, Barb Nordstrom Hanson, Marlyn Windedahl Franzen, Karen Schendel cular service at Inova Fairfax the Watertown/ Mayer ISD Brad Nybo, Marilyn Wiklund Anderson, and Anne Kilty Wiberg. Hospital Judy Opheim Janzen, Minnetonka, is a self-em- Schwakopf, Overland Park, KS, is re- ployed attorney Gary Jepsen, gional education coordinator at Puyallup, WA, is pastor for Pilgrim Stewart Anderson, Northfield, is a Boxrud, Ham Lake, retired as office Carondelet Health of Kansas City Lutheran Church Jerry Lowell, medical technologist at Allina Health manager at Container Graphics Doug Streed, Ramona, CA, retired as Goleta, CA, is chief administrative Systems Janice Wescott Sharon Ramberg Brahee, Waconia, a captain for United States Air. officer for the education abroad pro- Anderson, Eagan, teaches in the St. is a manager at the Ridgeview gram at University of California Paul ISD Jennifer J. Anderson, Medical Center Virginia Johnson Class Agents: Susan Johnson Moore, Mankato, re- St. Louis Park, is self-employed Bruns, Big Lake, is a CPA at Johnson Dave and Jane Norman tired as a teacher in the Mankato working with mind-body medicine Bruns & Co. John Busse, 69 Leitzman School District Yoshio Okada, Lee Blanc Anderson, Ely, is a math Bloomington, is a rehabilitation con- e-mail: [email protected] Albuquerque, NM, is an associate professor at Vermilion Community sultant for Busse Consulting Wanda Schwartz Schnabel, professor and directs a biomedical College Kris Lein Andrejewski, Kathy Pegors Busse, Bloomington, Houston, TX, is an adviser at North brain research center at University of Woodstock, GA, teaches preschool at is a public health nurse-clinical serv- Harris Montgomery Community New Mexico Mary Jane Hansen Transfiguration Catholic Church ices for the City of Bloomington College District Dar Rouhoff Schuck, Willmar, teaches Spanish in Karen Hovde Bang, Red Wing, Division of Public Health Peg Swanson, Edina, is an RN at the the Willmar ISD Jane Simcox teaches sixth grade in the Red Wing Pearson Christenson, St. Paul, Twin Cities Spine Center Dave Schuette, Belle Plaine, is owner of ISD Cindy Beck, Brooklyn Park, teaches psychology and sociology at Swanson, Rockford, is president of the Schuette Shoppe Cynthia teaches third grade at L.O. Jacob Sibley High School and completed G.L. Contracting Diane Delay Kisch Shotwell, Harlem, GA, is a Elementary Doug Beck, Brooklyn master’s level training in uncondi- Wollschlager, Fairmont, teaches part-time out-patient case manager Park, is a pharmacist at Cub Foods tional love and forgiveness healing high school English in the Fairmont at Walton Rehabilitation Hospital Vail Rollings Belgard, Garden City, Randall Christiansen, Fairbanks, Area Schools Sandra Tretter Tom Talmo, Excelsior, is a software is office manager at The Land maga- AK, is an optometrist at the Eye Zeidler, New Ulm, is assistant pro- engineering manager at MTS Systems zine in Mankato Valerie Barnett Clinic of Fairbanks Susan Tuomi gram director for MBW Company. Dottie Mattson Winterton, Benda, Middleburg, FL, is director of Cornwell, Middleton, WI, is a clinical Midway, UT, teaches radiology part- the art enrichment program for the nurse specialist at University of Class Agents: time at Webber State University. Clay County School Board Marilyn Wisconsin Hospital and Clinic Karol Klint Greupner, Rauch Benson, Bloomington, is a Terry Anderson Corwin, Valley City, 70 Lindy Turner Purdy Class Agents: special education teacher in the ND, is a professor at Valley City State e-mail: [email protected] Todd Dokken, Melanie Edina ISD Jeri Peterson University Brian A. Davis, Apple Patricia Gebert Adams, St. Paul, is 72 Ohman Thornberg Bergquist, Reynolds, ND, is pastor Valley, is a pilot for Sun Country public health director of the Dakota e-mail: [email protected] for Reynolds Lutheran Parish Vicki Airlines Ted Dedolph, Fort Collins, County Public Health Department Dennis Abraham, Maitland, FL, is a Arenson Bess, Burnsville, is a CO, is owner of the Bio Energy Group John Anderson, Ely, is owner and physician and owner of Lake Mary human resources generalist for the Dave Dorn, Plymouth, is a physi- operator of Anderson’s Resort Primary Care John Aho, City of Burnsville Lynn cian at the Noran Neurological Clinic Carol Christianson Dolan, Plymouth, Coon Rapids, is a retired 35th Wiklund Boehne, St. Peter, is Alexis Smith Edmond, St. Louis, retired as a physical education and senior hydrologist for the ANNIVERSARY director of admission services MO, retired as a third-grade teacher health teacher Mark D. Johnson, State of Minnesota Alan at Gustavus Tom Boehne, in the Lindbergh ISD Gioia Oct. 12 & 13 Nashport, OH, retired as a store M. Anderson, Northfield, is St. Peter, is an instructor for Hauritz Egan, Fairfax, VA, traveled 2007 manager for J.C. Penney Dick an area director for the Boy South Central College in North on a church mission trip to New Krueger, Wayzata, retired as director Scouts of America Debbie Mankato Nancy Hanson Orleans to help with hurricane recov-

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tor and nurse practitioner at Primary Normal, IL, is social sciences librari- Health Care Associates at Pace an at Illinois State University University Lienhard School of Kristine Hanson Simmons, Nursing, editor in chief at Lippincott Acworth, GA, is a substitute teacher Williams & Wilkins, and an adjunct in the Northcobb Christian School associate professor in the Lienhard Jon Skaalen, Stillwater, is program School of Nursing Linda Mannila director for VSA Arts of Minnesota Nordlund, Littlefork, is a family Billy Steiner, North Mankato, has nurse practitioner at the Littlefork played with his band, City Mouse, Attention Gustavus armed services veterans Medical Center Sharon Tvete which he started during his junior The Alumni Association would like to gather and record data of former Olson, Savage, is manager of rev- year at Gustavus, in all 16 Rock Bend students who have served or are serving in the United States Armed enue requirements at John Folk Festivals held in St. Peter Forces. Please send your name, class year, branch of service (Army, Navy, Stauruhkis Linda Heitman Papik, Eric Stokhuyzen, Hilversum, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard), and dates of service for active duty Crete, NE, is a laboratory manager for Netherlands, is director of alliances and/or reserve. We also thank you for your service. Crete Area Medical Center Donna at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Paul Jacobson Peterson, Circle Pines, Sundberg, Acworth, GA, is senior teaches music at Golden Lake vice president at Flex HR Coleen Elementary Mark Phillips, Johnson Swanson, New London, Oakdale, is a self-employed consult- teaches Spanish at Willmar High ery Karen Johnson Elshazly, school teacher in the Los Angeles ant Jill Marking Polanco, School and is a Spanish interpreter Orono, is senior adviser to the presi- Unified School District and was ac- Bloomington, is an internal medicine for Willmar Medical Clinic Gail dent of the American Refugee cepted as a member of the National department assistant at Park Nicollet Siverson Swanson, Rockford, is a Committee Karen Sue Storlie Honor Roll’s Outstanding American Health Services Barbara Hoistad self-employed consultant Joyce Finck, Wayzata, is CEO, psychothera- Teachers for 2005–2006 Kathryn Polland, St. Louis Park, is a school Tesarek, Minneapolis, is a self-em- pist, and consultant for Health Loren Jepsen, Puyallup, WA, is nurse in District #281 Bernard ployed veterinarian and received the Counseling Services Steven school nurse for the Puyallup School Powers, Charleston, SC, is director of Czernin Palace Bronze Medal and Fischer, Plymouth, is chief informa- District Cherry Nelson Jordan, graduate programs at College of Citation from the government of the tion officer at the Center for New Prague, is manager of human re- Charleston Arla Walton Prestin, Czech Republic for “Extraordinary Diagnostic Imaging Marilyn Foss, sources and administration at GP Eau Claire, WI, is a Title I teacher in Contributions to Czech-American Aspen, CO, is owner and president of Companies Sue Niebuhr Karnick, the Chippewa Falls ISD Joy Relations” Dennis Teske, Mountain Mortgage Curtis Hastings, is employed by Hastings Sauerbrey Prichard, Apple Valley, is Rochester, is owner/vice president of Fossum, Sacramento, CA, is assis- ISD 200 Susan Kibler, a flight attendant for Northwest Gillespies Sporting Goods Robert tant chief counsel for California Beckenham, England, is a self-em- Airlines Chuck Puffer, New Thomson, Littleton, CO, is an area State Lands Commission Bob ployed counselor Susan Kelly Prague, is a self-employed dentist sales manager for 3M Penny Fransen, Minneapolis, is in real es- Krueger, Wayzata, retired as a music Lana Erickson Puffer, New Prague, Peterson Tollefsrud, Eagan, is a tate management/development with therapist Joan Gunberg Lambert, is coordinator of early child pro- special education teacher in the Capital Growth Real Estate Vicky Burnsville, is a self-employed interi- grams for the New Prague ISD Minneapolis School District Dean Johnson Goplin, Rosemount, is an or designer Carolyn Thoreson Marthea Opsahl Putnam, Apple Wahlund, St. Peter, is director of adjunct faculty member in education Larson, Edina, is a school psycholo- Valley, is an RN at Children’s special events at Gustavus Kathy leadership at Luther Seminary gist in the Robbinsdale ISD Marla Hospitals and Clinics Jane Cruse Wehking, Hector, teaches Craig Goudy, Edina, is an attorney Koepp Lichtsinn, Fountain Valley, Peterson Ridnour, Des Moines, IA, kindergarten in the Buffalo and partner at Cox, Goudy, McNulty CA, is a self-employed consultant in is a retired elementary teacher for Lake/Hector Schools Kathie & Wallace Ronald Gustafson, St. healthcare and health ministry Des Moines Public Schools Cheri Moline Widen, Woodbury, is a pre- Cloud, retired from NCR Corp. and Denny Lind, Eden Prairie, is a senior Knautz Roberts, Red Wing, retired school and kindergarten teacher at the St. Cloud Times Ranae vice president at Marshall BankFirst as a physical education instructor at Woodbury Lutheran School Hanson, St. Paul, is a faculty mem- James Luey, Parker, CO, is super- Twin Bluff Junior High Steve LaVonne Williams Thorud, ber at Minneapolis Community and visory scientist for the U.S. Rogosheske, Eagan, is a self-em- Bloomington, is an educator in the Technical College Jan Sorensen Environmental Protection Agency ployed consultant Susan Russeff, Minneapolis ISD Marjie Witman, Hart, Mount Pleasant, SC, is Bruce Lungstrom, New London, re- Safety Harbor, FL, is associate direc- Kent, WA, is a regional consultant for owner/pianist of Bach to Broadway tired as a special agent with the tor of admission at Schiller the U.S. Public Health Service Patricia Hande Hartman, Eagan, Illinois State Police Carolyn International University Sue Mary Wollan, Spring Park, is opera- teaches social studies at Simley Uherka Maas, Watertown, is a Title I Retrum Sanders, Brooklyn Park, is a tions manager at the Hennepin Senior High Susan Carlson Hayes, head teacher at Lester Prairie part-time public health nurse in County Medical Center Allie Young, Montgomery, is a media specialist Elementary Gregory Mattson, Anoka County and does screening Stow, MA, is research vice president/ and elementary art teacher in the Maple Grove, is a sales representa- part-time for the Osseo ISD analyst for Gartner, Inc. Carl Montgomery/Lonsdale ISD Mandy tive at CPU Options Steve Maurer, Carolyn Hansen Sato, Cave Creek, Zeidler, New Ulm, is working in human Crews Heard, Eau Claire, WI, is Minnetonka, is general counsel for AZ, is a professor at Thunderbird/The resources for the City of New Ulm. human resources manager at Fall Digi International Suzanne Weber Garvin School of International Creek Valley Care Center Vernon McDonnell, Grand Marais, is owner Management Diane Schedin Class Agent: Hedlin, Farwell, is a dairy and grain of Dream Catcher Enterprises, Inc. Schimelpfenig, Eden Prairie, is prin- Matt Peterson farmer with Hedlin Sunrise Holsteins Barbara Hofford Merrill, New cipal at Meadowbrook Elementary 73 Greg Hitter, San Luis Obispo, CA, Brighton, is a substitute teacher for Jim Schimelpfenig, Eden Prairie, is e-mail: [email protected] is a self-employed lecturer, author, St. Anthony/New Brighton Schools church administrator at St. Andrew Andy Anderson, Eagan, is senior healer, psychologist Lynne Paulette Albertson Metts, Lutheran Church Marcia Thurber project director/regulatory at RCRI, Burnham Holmquist, Omaha, NE, is Mundelein, IL, is nurse manager at Schuehle, Poulsbo, WA, is a substi- Inc. John Apitz, Mendota a self-employed writer and trainer Misericordia Kay McNamara tute teacher in the North Kitsap Heights, is an attorney and lobbyist Cathe Zimmerman Hughes, East Minnich, Burnsville, is director of in- School District Judith Dostal with Messerli and Kramer and on the Lansing, MI, is an ESL teacher in the surance valuation at Ameriprise Schultz, Maplewood, teaches first board of the History Theatre Ruth Haslett Schools Kathy Ray Financial Jamesetta Alexander grade and reading recovery in the St. Ulrich Fransen, Minneapolis, is an Huijbregts, Burbank, CA, is a middle Newland, White Plains, NY, is direc- Paul ISD Vanette M. Schwartz, RN at Abbott Northwestern Hospital

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Julie Horlitz Goudy, Edina, is an Class Agents: Tidemann releases book administrative assistant at Schwan’s Ginny Kirkegaard Leppart, After retiring from active ministry as a pastor, Paul Consumer Brands North America 76 Bruce Olson Tidemann ’60 has completed a book titled Ordinary Deborah Jean Templin, New York, e-mail: [email protected] Moments: Ordinary People Blessed by God. It is a NY, appeared as a judge in a Law & Becky Lund Briggs, Eagan, works in book of reflections on preaching, including a Order television episode airing in the office at Easter Lutheran Church preface on a theology of preaching and then a November 2006 that also featured David Cameron, Owatonna, is risk series of sermons, most of which have some actor Chevy Chase; she also has re- manager of national accounts at commentary to indicate what was going on in the cently appeared in the play Take Me Federated Mutual Insurance Jim life of the church or the world that gave rise to Along at the York Theatre and on Copouls, Eden Prairie, is a financial the sermon. It is available through the Book Guiding Light Mark Zeise, adviser Debra Mertesdorf Curran, Mark (phone 800/847-9307, or log onto Lakeville, is a science teacher and Mendota Heights, is director of con- www.bookmark.gustavus.edu). baseball coach in the Lakeville ISD tinuing medical education at Roy Zimmermann, St. Paul, is a HealthPartners James Driscoll, patent searcher at Medtronic. Mahtomedi, teaches physical educa- LeVander recognized with NRECA award tion in the White Bear Lake ISD Harold (Hap) LeVander Jr. ’62 has been named Class Agents: Brian Falk, New Brighton, is a public recipient of a National Rural Electric Cooperative Robert Linner, accountant for Deloitte Tax Paul Association (NRECA) Regional Award recognizing 74 Jan Ledin Michaletz Hoffman, Appleton, WI, is president outstanding service to rural electrification at the e-mail: [email protected] and owner of Hoffman Corporation, a state and regional level. LeVander, a lawyer with Gregg Carlsen, Stillwater, is execu- real estate developer Marcia the Twin Cities law firm of Felhaber, Larson, Fenlon tive editor for Reader’s Digest’s Lujan Janzen, Minnetonka, is a sen- & Vogt, has served Minnesota electric cooperatives Family Handyman magazine and is ior director at GBK Custom Research for the past four decades, helping forge laws and author of the book Cabin Lessons Nancy Paetz Kath, North Oaks, legal decisions that have influenced the whole Lois Josefson, Fergus Falls, has teaches in the Mounds View ISD nation. He has represented the cooperatives on joined the Minnesota Private College Jerry Klint is vice president of con- regulatory issues before the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission regarding Council as senior vice president; she struction for Ameristar Casinos rates and service territory disputes as well as on labor, employment, and other is a past president of the American Deb Knudson Lundbohm, Baxter, is general corporate matters. The award is especially significant because recipients Association of University Women, a a part-time golf shop buyer at are nominated by their peers. member of the alumni board of direc- Madden’s Resort Karl Molenaar, A member of the Public Utilities Sections of both the Minnesota State Bar tors for the University of Minnesota Cannon Falls, traveled to Papau New Association and the American Bar Association, LeVander has been a member of Law School, and a past member of Guinea with explorer Brian Moon and the board of advisers of the Electric Cooperative Bar Association since 2000 and the MPCC board Nancy Forman located a missing WWII downed air- currently serves as the advisory board vice chair. He was recently named a 2006 Keay, Tacoma, WA, is a commis- craft and five missing-in-action air- Minnesota Super Lawyer in the field of energy law. sioned quilt artist for local churches men Warren Neil, Herrin, IL, is an Susan Thompson Kunelius, accountant for Pepsi MidAmerica Eagan, teaches physical education in Douglas G. Nelson, Le Sueur, is an is executive director at Northern Apple Valley, is collections developer the Richfield ISD Jill Gustafson attorney in private practice Denny Prairies Land Trust Sylvia Ashley- for Mackin Library Media Kathy Luey, Parker, CO, is kindergarten en- Olsen, St. Paul, is senior associate Cameron, Owatonna, is a psycholo- Braun Deidrick, Waverly, teaches in richment specialist for Cherry Creek director, Twin Cities student unions gist and owner of the Mankato Child the Howard Lake-Waverly Schools Schools Bonnie Ostlund, Golden for University of Minnesota Nancy Psychology Clinic Brian Asleson, Debbie Johnson Driscoll, Valley, works in consumer food sales Nordgren Olsen, St. Paul, is night Buffalo, is chief deputy attorney in Mahtomedi, teaches physical educa- at General Mills Sharon Meade assistant city editor for the Star the Wright County Government tion and is gymnastics coach at Zeise, Lakeville, is finance director Tribune Deborah Bonnema Perry, Center Al Behrends, St. Peter, is Mahtomedi High School Kris Cope at University of Minnesota. Salinas, CA, is vice principal in the director of fine arts programs at Edmonds, Hopkins, teaches art in Salinas School District Ross Gustavus Mary Pederson the Brooklyn Center ISD Arlys Class Agent: Petersen, Ely, is CEO of Ledge Rock Behrends, St. Peter, teaches French Marzolf Edson, Plymouth, is a self- Paul Heckt Land Development Cathy Cleys and heads the Gifted and Talented employed educational consultant 75 Tryggestad, Little Falls, is a facilita- program at St. Peter High School John Edson, Plymouth, is vice presi- e-mail: [email protected] tor for the Morrison County Wendy Berghorst, Excelsior, is inter- dent and treasurer at Blanski, Peter, Tom Fish, St. Peter, teaches 7th- and Collaboration Day Treatment Program agency coordinator for West Kronlage & Zoch PA Rebecca 8th-grade science in St. Peter and is Lynne Koester Wathen, Olathe, Suburban Early Intervention Joan Kroog Elbing, Amery, WI, is a flight food and beverage manager for the KS, is director of pharmaceutical Perman Bertelsen, Eagan, is a attendant at Northwest Airlines Renaissance Festival Anne Park services and scientist at IBT school nurse at Deerwood Erick Englund, Shorewood, is a den- Jeddeloh, Plymouth, is hand bell Reference Laboratory. Elementary School Dave Bieber, tist at Englund Dental Office Judy choir director at Wayzata Community St. Louis, MO, is an independent em- Voigt Englund, Shorewood, is an in- Church and a private piano instructor Class Agents: ployee benefits consultant Jan terpretive naturalist in the Three Mike Kemp, Omaha, NE, is head Al Behrends, Ellwein Bork, Sioux Falls, SD, is a li- Rivers Park District Betty Serra coach of the hockey team at the 77 Terri Novak Delebo brarian at Brandon Valley Middle Falk, New Brighton, is children’s University of Nebraska, Omaha e-mail: [email protected] School Scott Bosacker, Lake Mills, choir director for North Heights Tom Kvale, Toledo, OH, is a physics John Aberg, Tampa, FL, is vice presi- IA, is a dentist for Family Dental Lutheran Church Steve Faloon, professor at University of Toledo dent of marketing at WellCare Center of Lake Mills Steve Briggs, Bellevue, WA, is senior account man- Tonya Mouw, Rosemount, is an in- Keith Adolphson, Spokane, Eagan, is second vice president ager of managed care for Glaxo vestigator for Hennepin County WA, is assistant math educa- and actuary at St. Paul Smith Kline Jill Swanson Fox, 30th Jane Lefler Wahlund, St. Peter, is tion professor at Eastern ANNIVERSA Travelers Liz Brink, Cody, Highlands Ranch, CO, is owner of food and beverage director at Best Washington University RY WY, is self-employed Barb Speed Sticks, Inc. Laurel Jursted Oct. 12 & 13 Western Hotel & Restaurant in North Michael J. Anderson, Bennett Copouls, Eden Gaard, Apple Valley, is director of 2007 Mankato. Kirkland, WA, is senior pastor Prairie, is income tax depart- administration at Easter Lutheran at Holy Spirit Lutheran Church ment manager at Stan Copouls Church Karen Lowrey Gerken, Pat J. Anderson, Sioux Falls, SD, Services Shannon Smith Deer, Cleveland, OH, is a general patholo-

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Council Kay Nord Hunt, St. Paul, Fredell Nelson, Burnsville, is a self- is an attorney for Lommen Abdo Cole employed master certified life coach King & Stageberg PA Beth Leland Bob Nickleby, Woodbury, teaches Jacobson, Bricelyn, is a Spanish and physical education and health at ESL teacher in the United South Woodbury Senior High School Central School District Mark Susan Link O’Connell, Excelsior, is a Jaeger, Red Wing, is a probation of- licensed school nurse for Eden Prairie ficer with Goodhue County Court ISD #272 Steve O’Neill, Services Mary Hannon Jaeger, Shakopee, teaches health, coaches, Red Wing, is a flight attendant at and is athletic director at Wayzata Northwest Airlines Geri Linnell Central Middle School Dave Olson, Jarrard, Naperville, IL, is a human Edina, is a self-employed licensed resources consultant with Humana psychologist Kit Stoutenburgh Insurance Company Sandy Olson, Edina, is the gifted resource Standke Jirele, Owatonna, is an ac- teacher for Edina Public Schools countant specialist at Express Debi Gniffke Otto, Litchfield, is Personnel Services Cyndee chief operating officer at Mark1 of Johnson, Proctor, teaches physical North America Mark Padfield, education in the Esko ISD Joel A. Marvin, NC, is an actuary at Hewitt Johnson, Portland, OR, is senior Associates Brian Parr, Grand Three Gustavus Distinguished Alumni Citation recipients from the Class of 1966 project manager for Nike, Inc. Forks, ND, is a dentist at the Parr attended their 40th-anniversary reunion last October. Pictured from left are Deanne Berg Jurkovich, Mercer Family Dental Center Doug Cheryl Downey (2000, entertainment), Linda Gulder Huett (2004, business), Island, WA, is an RN at the Pavelka, Eden Prairie, is vice presi- and Karen Bossart Rusthoven (2006, education). University of Washington Medical dent of operations at IDQ Companies Center Rebecca Barnes Kahl, Carol Hande Petersen, Ely, teach- Spokane, WA, is a physical therapist es in the Ely ISD Bruce D. at St. Luke’s Rehabilitation Peterson, Willmar, is director of Sheldon R. Klukas, Eden Prairie, is a planning and development services project manager at United for the City of Willmar Jackie HealthCare Paul Knautz, Neeck Peterson, Plymouth, is a self- Abbotsford, WI, is a special educa- employed public relations consultant tion teacher at Colby Elementary Wayne Peterson, Plymouth, is School Barb Lunde Kvale, Toledo, pastor at St. Barnabas Lutheran OH, is assistant nursing director/RN Church Gary Pihlstrom, Mendota at University Medical Center Kris Heights, is an attorney in private Swan Leak, Minneapolis, teaches in practice Barbara Pohlman, Cedar the Eagan/Apple Valley/Rosemount Point, NC, is president of Triangle ISD Nick Legeros, Edina, is a Occupational Medicine David bronze sculptor; 12 of his works were Potter, Plymouth, is a spiritual care included in his fall art exhibit, counselor at the Hazelden “Recipes in Bronze, Sculpture of Foundation Birdie Rand, Edina, is Nicholas Legeros,” during September an independent sales representative and October at O’Shaughnessy Terri Rand, Minneapolis, is clini- Nobel Conference participants Educational Center, University of St. cal nurse specialist for Hennepin Classmates from the Class of 1962 reunited at the Nobel Conference on the Thomas David Linnes-Bagley, County Medical Center Nancy Valo future of medicine in October 2006. From left are Gwen Westman Nesburg, Reet Minneapolis, is manager in the mar- Reed, Edina, is a nurse practitioner Lind Henze, Karen Koehn Anderson, and David Christiansen. keting department of Northwest for Park Nicollet Clinic Steve Airlines Laurie Linnes-Bagley, Richtsmeier, Tewksbury, MA, is prin- Minneapolis, is a self-employed con- cipal scientist at Spectral Sciences, gist at Southwest General Hospital teaches English at Pikes Peak tract trainer Leo Litwin, Inc. Paula Dumdei Rock, Eden Terry Gluek, Minneapolis, is a Community College Marilyn Jones Bloomington, is a marketing repre- Prairie, is a women’s healthcare middle school literacy trainer in the Harris, Clearwater, FL, is a school sentative for Winthrop Resources nurse practitioner at Planned Eagan/Apple Valley/Rosemount ISD psychologist in the Pinellas County Corporation Robert Lundberg, Parenthood of Minnesota Deb Janet Malmer Green, Detroit Schools Al Hawkins, Plymouth, is Bakersfield, CA, is general manager Thorset Ronglien, Eden Prairie, is a Lakes, is regional director/executive an Herbalife distributor and a voice of Grant Construction Si Matthies, self-employed watercolor artist director for Ecumen/Emmanuel teacher Michael Hecht, Houston, Plymouth, is an executive vice presi- Rad Royer, Eveleth, is self-employed Community Ruth Gronquist, TX, is an electronic technician at dent at Wells Fargo Karen McCall, Yvonne Magnuson Salmonson, Fairbanks, AK, is lead wildlife biolo- Labarge Teri Morton Heil, Minneapolis, is owner/graphic de- Cannon Falls, is a nurse at the gist for the Alaska Bureau of Land Stillwater, is a full partner and anes- signer for McCall Design, Inc. Fairview Red Wing Medical Center Management Cynthia Zotalis thesiologist at Midwest Kevin Miller, Edina, is senior vice Mark Scharmer, Lakeville, is execu- Gustafson, Helena, MT, is chair of Anesthesiologist PA Mary Thomas president of global finance compa- tive vice president of insurance oper- the department of nursing at Carroll Henle, Columbia Heights, teaches nies at HSBC Securities USA ations at Federated Mutual Insurance College Geri Baker Halbert, chemistry and astronomy at St. Lynne Cheney Mills, Barron, WI, is Company Jill Cronk Schendel, Fairmont, teaches fourth grade at Anthony Village High School John an RN at WITC Dave Moran, Brooklyn Center, is a self-employed Five Lakes Elementary Karen Himle, Minnetonka, is CEO and part- Eagan, is an attorney at Winthrop & musician Erik Scheurle, Heule Webster Hall, Bloomington, ner of Himle Horner, Inc. Dwight Weinstine Nancy M. Mosher, Minneapolis, is a self-employed fi- is individual out-state and special Holcombe, Zimmerman, is a self-em- Burnsville, is an independent distrib- nancial services representative services manager for CommonBond ployed farmer Dawn Fenske utor at Neways International Greg William Schnell, Duluth, is an or- Communities Marggie Jensen Howe, Little Rock, AR, is executive W. Nelson, Maple Grove, is a dentist thopedic surgeon with Orthopedic Hanratty, Colorado Springs, CO, director of the Southwest Soybean at Rogers Dental Center Linda Associates Carlene Lindstrom

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Schons, Fairmont, is a program man- ager at STEP, Inc. Susan Lutz Schreiber, Lee’s Summit, MO, is an RN/nurse manager at Carondolet Health Sue Semple-Rowland, Gainesville, FL, is a professor of neu- roscience at University of Florida, McKnight Brain Institute Roxanne Aaze Senne, Omaha, NE, is a sales associate for Fashion Bug Scott Severinson, Plymouth, is president of Wusthof Trident Deb Sheffer, Minneapolis, is a professor in the graduate school of education at Hamline University Scott Shelley, St. Peter, works for the Minnesota Security Hospital Ken Simberg, Hibbing, is provost at Hibbing Community College Steve Spangenberg, Mahtomedi, is direc- tor of finance for Cambria Sue Boyum Spangenberg, Mahtomedi, is a teacher at N.I. Magnuson Christian School Paulette Dittberner Spoon, Verona, WI, is a physical therapist in the Verona Area School District Stephanie Sautter Stark, River Falls, WI, is an adjunct instructor and sub- stitute teacher Cheryl Garley Steen, Woodland Park, CO, is a Last September Gustie friends enjoyed a trip together in Ireland. They are pictured in Slogo at the tomb of W.B. Yeats, Nobel physician at Active Life Chiropractic Prize-winning Irish dramatist, author, and poet. From left are Phil Carlson ’68, Cheryl Braunworth Carlson ’68, Sue and Doug Stensby, St. Peter, is em- Dick Carlson (parents of Andrew ’00 and Leslie ’03), Nathan Tolzmann ’92, Jeanne Mingus Tolzmann ’67, and Arlyn ployed by Midwest Electric-G.E. Tolzmann ’65. Paul Sundberg, Lynnwood, WA, is pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church Susan Torkelson, Lakeville, is an rate community grants programs for Design Gary Johnson, Roseville, Prairie ISD Kent Stone, El Dorado OB/GYN at Park Nicollet Health the Thrivent Financial for Lutherans is medical director of occupational Hills, CA, is an executive vice presi- Services Mike Tranby, North Hero, Foundation John M. Anderson, health at North Memorial dent at US Bancorp Mike Umland, VT, is co-owner of Shore Acres Inn Longmeadow, MA, is a business sys- Occupational Health Center Kathy Plymouth, is vice president of fi- and Restaurant Gerry Tucker, tems architect for MassMutual Meuser Nickleby, Woodbury, is a nance and CFO for Preferred One. Iron, drives truck for Zim Sod & Financial Group Kirsten Erickson, teacher and physical education spe- Wood Forest Products Lois Van Sioux Falls, SD, is a physician at cialist in the Centennial ISD David Class Agents: Valkenburg, Tucson, AZ, is a speech Medical X-Ray Center Bruce Schauer, Winthrop, was reelected Steve Heim, language pathologist in the Tanque Gaard, Apple Valley, is a quality as- county attorney Karen Jones 81Leslie Nielsen Verde Unified School District Mary surance engineer at General Wojahn, Windom, teaches kinder- e-mail: [email protected] Ann Vande Vusse, Livermore, CA, is Dynamics Kay Moulton Hawkins, garten in the Windom ISD. Kevin Anderson, Dubuque, IA, is librarian supervisor at the Livermore Plymouth, is a piano teacher and registrar/assistant to the academic Public Library Nancy Langford Herbalife distributor Lisa Class Agents: dean at Wartburg Theological Washington, Fort Fairfield, ME, is an DeYoung Jastram, Sugar Land, TX, is Steve Sayre, Kent Stone Seminary Patrick Boline, RN at Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing music director of Gethsemane UCC in 80 Sykesville, MD, is an analyst for the Center Cindy Johnson Weber, St. Houston as well as a performer with e-mail: [email protected] Department of Defense Rebecca Croix Falls, WI, works at St. Croix Oasis for Children Brent E. Karin Anderson, Minneapolis, is a Wolf Everett, San Diego, CA, is sen- Plastics Randy Weinkauf, Hilo, HI, Larson, Roseville, is an orthodontist paralegal for St. Paul City Attorney’s ior director of instructional design at is pastor at Christ Lutheran Church in private practice Daniel Little, Office Becky Thompson Bachrach and Associates David Charlie Wold, Andover, is a senior Brookings, SD, is CEO of Dairynet, Burnison, Medina, is a home health Hakensen, Minnetonka, is vice pres- estimator at Granite Construction Inc. Tina Wold Royer, Eveleth, is nurse for North Memorial Medical ident of public relations for Pearson Company Joanne Scott Zard, provost of Mesabi Range Community Center Tim Eiden, Menomonie, Education and has been selected Caledonia, teaches English and speech and Technical College Susan Page WI, is an attorney and partner at 2006-07 secretary for the Better and is media specialist at Caledonia Tranby, North Hero, VT, is co-owner Hansen, Dordell, Bradt, Odlaug & Business Bureau of Minnesota and Senior High School Mark Zard, of Shore Acres Inn and Restaurant Bradt David Hargrove, Dallas, TX, North Dakota Nancy Fleming Caledonia, is a dentist at the Family Robert Wiesner, Rochester, is presi- is a real estate developer for the Bell Nelson, Woodbury, is vice president Dental Center of Caledonia. dent and owner of Paragon Property Group Jeffrey A. Johnson, and chief actuary at Blue Cross Blue Management. Hagatna, GU, is an ELCA missionary Shield of Minnesota Naomi Class Agent: at the Lutheran Church of Guam Hokanson Palmquist, Cloquet, is a Mike Stanch Class Agent: Elliott Knetsch, St. Paul, is a part- homemaker Diane Bergman 78 position open ner at Knutson Law Kris Wanha Petersen, Edina, is on the board of e-mail: [email protected] 79 Knetsch, St. Paul, is a social worker directors of Lutheran Health Care Elizabeth Walker Anderson, White e-mail: [email protected] at Ramsey Junior High Laurie Bangladesh and has traveled to Bear Township, is director of commu- Stephen Howells, Plymouth, is in Schroepfer Michael, Eden Prairie, is Bangladesh each year since 2003 nity relations and director of corpo- sales at Architectural Lighting a pre-school teacher in the Eden providing medical care and physician

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University of Minnesota Hospital vice president of member services at Gary Carlson, Minneapolis, is direc- City & County Credit Union Kathy tor of intergovernmental relations for Edwards Friske, Duluth, is a surgical the League of Minnesota Cities nurse in the St. Mary’s Duluth Clinic Beth Trelstad Carlson, Foxboro, WI, Health System Chris Galle, is associate director of Catholic Chicago, IL, is owner of Galle Land & Charities in Superior Barb Cattle Marcia Mackey Gardner, Erickson Christenson, Anoka, is an Woodbury, is human resources re- RN-PACU at North Memorial Medical porting supervisor at SuperValu Center Karla Hohensee Conrad, Retail Corp. John Gauper, Star Jasper, is a survey analyst at Prairie, WI, is insurance center man- Citicorp/Citibank Mark ager at the Riverbank Insurance Copenhaver, Minneapolis, is techni- Center Mona Anderson Gerike, cal director and actor for the Brave Chaska, is human resources director New Workshop Theatre Joan for Fingerhut Direct Marketing Countryman, Lakeland, is family re- Lisette A. Gluek, Edina, is a social source center manager at Episcopal worker in the Osseo ISD Colleen Community Services Scott Coyle, Diercks Gorham, Scandia, teaches Eau Claire, WI, works in sales at second grade at Oneka Elementary Viking Electric Supply Beth Jim Gregoire, Rochester, is a physi- Anderson Danburg, Burnsville, is at- cian at the Mayo Medical Center torney and manager of federal prod- Eliot Grev, Minneapolis, is in health- ucts for Thomson West Susan care assistance policy for the State Greig Dare, Bouton, IA, is postmas- of Minnesota Craig Hanson, St. Dancing with the Gusties! ter relief for the USPS Michael Peter, is vice president of operations Carol Cannom Faville ’66 (left) and instructor Jay Larson ’85 met by chance Daum, Lakeville, is general manager at Nicollet County Bank Pamela with Amy Stark ’76 at a ballroom dance competition at Newport Beach, CA, in at Restwell Mattress Company Maxwell Helgeson, White Bear Lake, October 2006. Jay and Carol are from Cinema Ballroom in St. Paul, MN, while Patricia Davidson, Woodbury, is a is controller at Oak River Technology Amy takes lessons in California. Carol and Amy traded stories about both being senior toxicologist at 3M Autumn Rilling Hilger, Camarillo, psychology majors at Gustavus in between doing the tango, cha-cha, and rumba. Stephanie Morath DeLong, CA, is clinical director of medical Jay, an environmental studies major while at Gustavus, has been teaching Manchester, MO, is an instructor at surgical and acute rehabilitation at ballroom dance for the past 20 years, winning many national awards. St. Louis Community College Lisa Northridge Hospital Medical Center DeRemee, New Brighton, is a fi- Ruth Hogenson-Rutford, nance specialist for the Minnesota Plymouth, is director of communica- training Susan Bold Schumacher, St. Paul, is a partner at RiverPoint Department of Education Michael tions and marketing for TreeHouse Plymouth, is geriatric clinical nurse Investments Tom Bergstrom, Deane, Alexandria, VA, is senior poli- Eric Holm, Minnetonka, is sales specialist for North Memorial Medical Bloomington, is a senior vice presi- cy adviser in infrastructure finance manager at Twin City Technology Center. dent at US Bancorp Karen for the U.S. Environmental Debora Holmes, Olympia, WA, is Bernthal, St. Paul, is a clothing de- Protection Agency Ann Towler managing editor of Environmental Class Agents: signer and owner of Kirke Design Decker, Chaska, is a music teacher Practice at the Journal of the J.C. Anderson, Studio Paula Martinson at World Learning School of Chaska National Association of 82 Richard Olson, Bhagyam, Houlton, WI, traveled last Karen Gulden DellaPaolera, Environmental Professionals Leah Ann McGowan Wasson July and August with a delegation of Bemidji, is LAN administrator for the Ross Holmes, Rochester, is a psy- e-mail: [email protected] 12 people to Israel and Palestine State of Minnesota Isabel chologist with Zumbro Valley Beth Green Almquist, Plymouth, is with Christian Peacemaker Teams Dillener, Reston, VA, is program ad- Psychological Services Timothy process consultant for Carlson Mark Biermann, Spring Valley, is an ministrator (USAID) for DevTech Hoover, Bonita Springs, FL, is the Marketing Worldwide, Inc. Glen insurance agent with State Farm Systems, Inc. Lois Ebey, Candler, knee and hip group product manager Anderberg, St. Peter, is an efficiency Insurance Scott Blair, Apple NC, works in special education at at Arthrex Cathy Strohm Horton, consultant for LJP Enterprises, Inc. Valley, is a dispatcher in customer Asheville High School Julie Flat Rock, NC, is vice president of Sheila Ewer Asleson, Buffalo, is service at Decision One Vernita Johnson Eiden, Menomonie, WI, Horton Sales Development Corp. gymnastics coach and substitute Blocker, Jacksonville, FL, is service teaches French in the School District Julie Doidge Huetteman, West teacher in the Howard Lake-Waverly- coordinator at Cathedral Foundation of the Menomonie Area Dawn Lafayette, IN, is a wellness specialist Winsted Schools Kevin Barnes, Janet Farkas Boehlke, Richfield, Abraham Erickson, Woodbury, is a at Purdue University Mark Jaeger, Salem, MA, is co-owner of WI, is employed by Menomonee Falls self-employed marketing consultant Mapleton, is owner of Novonix K.B. Colors and is a radio- Surgery Center Jan Schwartz Jon Erickson, Woodbury, is presi- Corporation Mary Jaeger, Eugene, 25th logic technology stu- Bowlin, Houston, TX, is accounting dent of Erickson Marine, which was OR, is professor of classics at ANNIVERSARY dent at North Shore manager at FemPartners Anne selected in 2005 and 2006 as one of University of Oregon Brian J. Oct. 12 & 13 Community College Jones Boyd, Sutter Creek, CA, is a the Top 100 Marine Dealers in North Johnson, Avon, is associate profes- 2007 Mary Bergin Bates, self-employed senior project manag- America by Boating Industry sor of chemistry at St. John’s Edina, is a self-employed er and trainer Marie Boyd, Theresa Brelje Erickson, Milan, University Jim Johnson, Oakdale, accountant Thomas Missoula, MT, is staff pathologist for teaches math and business educa- is owner/president of Impact Bates, Edina, is operations liaison at Pathology Consultants of Western tion at Lac qui Parle Valley High Business Products Lori Viker Scicom Data Services Philip Montana Paul Breckner, Wayzata, Ninni Hellquist Ericsson, Ingaro, Johnson, Oakdale, is vice president Belin, Little Canada, is vice presi- is vice president of sales and market- Sweden, is owner of a private ac- at Lake Elmo Bank Richard dent of business development at ing at Data Sales Company Karla counting business Cindy Johnson, Eden Prairie, is an insur- SMSI Kathleen Shearen Bellamy, Erlandson Buie, Dallas, TX, is an ex- Tollefson Forte, Minnetonka, is a ance agent and agency owner for Duluth, is a dentist at Chester Creek ecutive assistant at the Container senior analyst at Allina Health Allstate Insurance Company Dean Dental Susan Williams Berge, Store Gail Erickson Carlson, Systems Connie Fortin, Plymouth, Jorgensen, Springfield, VA, is man- Two Harbors, is pastor at Knife River Apple Valley, is an RN in the new- is president of Fortin Consulting aging partner at Grant Thornton Lutheran Church John Bergstrom, born intensive care unit at Karen Frilseth, Vadnais Heights, is Lisa Louisiana Kamrath,

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Hutchinson, is office manager of Kamrath Chiropractic Tina Harjes Knowles, Beaver Creek, OH, is a homemaker Paul Kojetin, Rosemount, is director of technology at Donaldson Company Kevin Kramer, Wayzata, is senior market- ing representative for Federated Mutual Insurance Company Carolyn Borg Krech, Lakeville, works in accounting at Centerpointe Dental Kari Olson Lamp, Las Vegas, NV, teaches first grade at Meadow School Victoria Olsen Lange, Edina, is employed by Reliable Plus Car Wash Services Gregory Laszewski, Wauwatosa, WI, is general manager of Chemical Research Technology Julie Beckenhauer Leacox, Lake St. Louis, MO, is the executive secretary to the superintendent of the Fort Zumwalt School District Anne Hamilton Lee, Wayzata, is in retail sales for Sports Hut Anne Juhl Legeros, Edina, is media specialist at Highlands Elementary Brenda Froberg Legred, White Bear Lake, is Promoting family dinners pastor of discipleship and outreach A countywide gathering billed as “Come to the Table” was held Sept. 30, 2006, to celebrate families around Minnesota’s at Servant of Christ Lutheran Church largest dining table at the Carver County fairgrounds. More than 800 people attended. Anna Hansen Edlund ’92, Daniel Kristi Rolloff Liedman, St. Jackson ’10, Gracia Luhmann Hegener ’66, Bob Roepke ’68, and Maureen Twining Farrell ’75 were among the planners Bonifacius, is a sales executive at who worked together to bring it about. Designer Blinds/Hunter Douglas The Eat.Talk.Connect! Campaign is an initiative of the Carver County Health Partnership promoted in churches, schools, and Emily Peterson Marusich, Encinitas, workplaces of Carver County to encourage families to eat meals together at least three times a week. Its purpose is to CA, is a homemaker Martha Keller increase family communication and connect family members in an intentional, effective, caring way—a challenge in today’s McBurney, Bourbonnais, IL, is an busy world of over-scheduled kids, hectic households, and text messaging and e-mail communication. “Finding out that we adjunct chemistry professor at Olivet were all Gusties made it more fun,” says Hegener. “Did we share stories of college days!” Nazarene University Nancy Lofthus McDonald, Eagan, is a sen- ior case manager and RN at Blue Lake Park Gail Thomas Offringa, Vicki Rundquist, Sterling, VA, is a Faribault, is an RN in the Medford Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota Rochester, MA, is a manufacturer’s Foreign Service officer for the U.S. ISD Jim Thon, Faribault, is first Jane McDowell-Johnson, Prior Lake, representative at Izod G Bruce Department of State Karen vice president of claims operations is vice president of Ventaire Bruce Olson, Mequon, WI, is a portfolio Mathias Saboe, Minnetonka, is di- at Federated Mutual Insurance Meredith, Avon, is owner of Avon manager at Wells Capital rector of the Simulation Center at Rose Baribeau Umland, Plymouth, Liquor Locker and opened Brudie’s Management David Olson, Maple Children’s Hospital and Clinics is lay minister for children and fami- Pretty Good Pizza William Grove, is an attorney at Lanners & Beth Sparboe Schnell, Hamel, is lies at St. Barnabas Lutheran Church Michael, Eden Prairie, is an attorney Olson Nancy Parsons, Bushnell, CEO of Sparboe Agricultural Jamie Stensrud Urch, Byron, is a at Dorsey & Whitney Glenn IL, is a professor in the department Corporation Lynn Shelton, St. hematology staff nurse at Rochester Morris, Mankato, is regional technol- of health sciences at Western Illinois Francis, is director of Minnesota Methodist Hospital Denise ogy and applied education director University Connie Johnson Pile, Technology, Inc. Gretchen Witt Anderson Velasco, The Colony, TX, is for South Central Service Cooperative Wichita, KS, is an RN at the Wesley Spear, Mankato, is a career rehabili- a network engineer at Verizon Craig Mueller, Chicago, IL, is pas- Medical Center Beth Potter, New tation counselor for the State of Business Betsy Webb-Stuwe, tor at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church York, NY, is a principal at Promontory Minnesota Brad Spencer, Gross Rheide, Germany, is an inde- Daniel Musser, Plymouth, is vice Financial Group, LLC Pamela Independence, is a financial consult- pendent kitchen consultant for president of software development at Chapman Quinn, St. Paul, is a psy- ant for RBC Dain Rausher, Inc. Pampered Chef Eunice Carlson Strategic Technologies Dana chologist and marriage & family Robin Klein Stoker, New Brighton, Woodberry, Moorhead, is intern pas- Petschke Nawrocki, Fairmont, therapist for South Metro Human is an assistant vice president at US tor at Messiah Lutheran Church in teaches fifth grade in the Granada- Services Pamela Klein Bancorp Tim Strand, St. Paul, is Fargo, ND Ferman Woodberry, Huntley-East Chain ISD Monica Rasmussen, Sandpoint, ID, is director of music at University Moorhead, is director of campus se- Neal, Peoria, AZ, is director of chari- EVP/COO at Panhandle State Bank Lutheran Church of Hope and com- curity at Minnesota State University, table giving and programs for Lori Ehlen Rebers, Prior Lake, is as- posed the music for the hymn “Rise, Moorhead Mary Becke Zurhorst, PetSmart Charities Michael S. sistant in finance and administration O Church Like Christ Arisen” in the Rumford, ME, is security assistant for Nelson, Shoreview, is president of for the Bloomington Convention and new ELCA hymnal Craig Strom, Worldwide Language Resources, Inc. Nelson Consulting & Educational Visitors Bureau Paul Rippe, Edina, Plymouth, is CRNA at North Memorial Finance Phil D. Nelson, Lakeville, does sales and service/business Medical Center Lori Bergstrand Class Agents: is finance director at General Mills forms for Rippe Business Forms, Inc. Swenson, De Pere, WI, is pastor at Brad Somero, Karin Jane Odden Nickell, Cumberland, Dwight Rudquist, Deer River, is Ascension Lutheran Church Luther 83Stone WI, is an RN at Cumberland Memorial pastor at Bethany Evangelical Swenson, De Pere, WI, is pastor at e-mail: [email protected] Hospital Jean Stoffel Nolby, Lutheran Church Lisa Gstalder Ascension Lutheran Church Steve Joel Garrison, Monroe, WA, is assis- Anoka, teaches third grade at Rudquist, Deer River, is a parapro- Swentkofske, Cohasset, is self-em- tant principal at Park Place Middle Kenneth Hall Elementary in Spring fessional at the Deer River Schools ployed Gabrielle Precilio Thon, School and athletics director for

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Class Agents: Melinda Moen Batz, 86 Dave Meyers, Dan Murray, Sara Freeman Rekow e-mail: [email protected] Joe Baker, Whistler, British Columbia, is a principal at an inde- pendent management consultancy Jon Haddorff, Jackson Heights, NY, is director, individual giving for Manhattan Theatre Club Lisa Wegner Hollingsworth, Ridgeley, WV, is warden of the Cumberland Federal Correctional Institution Karen Westlund Kirby, Waconia, is district sales manager at American Family Insurance Jay Knaak, International Falls, is a physician at Bois Forte Mary Turnbull Lager, St. Peter, is swim coach at St. Peter High School and diving coach at Gustavus Stephanie Liska Maki, Park Nicollet Gusties in Kyoto Medina, is a stay-at-home mom Abbie Peterson DeYonge ’04, Jodi Peterson Roehm ’91, Sam Carlson ’68, and Tina Hallberg Lukanen ’94 visited the Paula Rokke Seeberg, Northfield, Golden Pavilion in Kyoto, Japan, in November 2006. The four work for Park Nicollet Health Services in St. Louis Park, MN, teaches kindergarten in the and were in Japan for a Gemba Kaizen experience. Their trip included learning and experiencing the process improvement Northfield ISD Karin Johnson concepts and tools developed by Toyota, which they are working to apply to health care at Park Nicollet. Winders, Belle Plaine, is a substitute teacher in the Belle Plaine ISD.

River Coastal Conservation District Class Agents: Ross Wastvedt, New Wilmington, Lee Fahrenz, Steve PA, is an associate professor of 87 Harstad, Paul Koch, Heidi English at Westminster College Jo Wilking Pearse Kevin Weeks, La Moille, IL, is pastor e-mail: [email protected] at Zion Lutheran Church. Kristine Abrahamson, Minneapolis, is a licensed psychologist for Golden Class Agents: Valley Psychotherapy and works in Carole Arwidson, holistic care, diabetes, and organ 84 Ken Ericson transplants for Midwest Herbs & e-mail: [email protected] Healing Linn Erickson Ahrendt, Chad Kelly, Plymouth, is managing Shoreview, is owner/director/teacher director for The Shadow Group of Power Play Education and is litur- David Soltau, Excelsior, is a senior gical music teacher, K-8, at St. Rose trader at Merrill Lynch. of Lima Catholic School Lisa Ailie-Murphy, South Haven, is a Class Agent: self-employed private tutor Susan Johnson Chwalek Tom Alexander, Savage, 85 is a shareholder and at- 20th e-mail: [email protected] torney for Larkin, ANNIVERSARY Jill Vegoe Baltrusch, Eagan, is Hoffman, Daly & Oct. 12 & 13 starting a business called On-Line Lindgren, Ltd. Jim 2007 Climbing volcanoes in Guatemala Builder Steve Bonesho, Lakeville, Allen, Aurora, CO, is Christa Harrison ’05 and her mother, Jane Forsman Harrison ’67, recently graduated from Luther Seminary and vice president of sales, re- spent a one-month cultural immersion experience in Quetzaltenango, Guatemala, is now a pastor in Prior Lake tirement services for Principal and its surrounding area. Christa had studied abroad in Guatemala in 2003 and Katherine Genis, Putney, England, is Financial Group Lynn Anderson, took her mother to the area to learn Spanish. While they lived with Christa’s in investor relations at Applera Hopkins, is owner of Totally Driven, original host family, Jane took intensive one-on-one Spanish classes. This photo Corporation Pam Conrad Greene, “The Ultimate Golf Improvement captures the highlight of the trip when the Harrisons hiked under the full moon San Jose, CA, is an RN at the Sara L. Center” Steve Anderson, to the 3,772-meter summit of the Santa Maria Volcano, which last erupted in Colby Medical Association and is also Excelsior, is an ophthalmologist at 1902. The hike began at midnight, and the hikers arrived at the top in time to working with Feming Jenkins the Northwest Eye Clinic Vicki view an amazing sunrise over the cloud line. Vineyards and Winery Tim Spitzack Anderson, New Prague, is Peterson, Lakeville, is pharmacy an RN at Queen of Peace Hospital business development director at Wendy Ericksen Bachman, St. Peter, middle level sports in the Monroe Information Systems Susan Snyder Drug Alisa Pritchett, is a cashier for the Book Mark at School District Lynn Raymond Luhman Michael, Durham, CT, is an Rosemount, is a consultant and Web Gustavus Tawnda Lawhead Grisez, Tulsa, OK, is a technical ac- earth science and biology teacher at producer Mary Laux Truran, South Bickford, Eden Prairie, is a psycholo- count manager at Dell Paul Coginchaug Regional High School St. Paul, is a prepress and design gy instructor at Hennepin Technical Kujawa, Apple Valley, is a telediag- and received the 2006 Teacher of the team leader at Logos Production. College Mary Leonard nostic technician at Automotive Year Award from the Connecticut Bigaouette, Belle Plaine, is a loan

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Ready for the next stage Blake Shelton ’69 retired from Wells Fargo in September 2006 after 23 years of service. Gusties gathered at his retirement party on September 25 to share stories and fond memories: from left, Eric Nelsen ’92, Robert Fox ’67, John Moorhead ’68, Nancy Carlson Shelton ’70, Michael Karels ’68, Blake Shelton ’69, Tom Cherry ’69, Gail Siverson Swanson ’72, David Swanson ’69, Elizabeth Vinz Keller ’68, Keith Keller ’68, and William Salinger ’67.

processor at the State Bank of Belle Aurora, IL, is an agent for Euler Kristin Hoffman, St. Paul, teaches Turnblad Larson, Eagan, works with Plaine Anne Bjerken, Hermes ACI Renee Fall, Hadley, at Kennedy High School Sarah Clinique at Macy’s Bill Larson, Minneapolis, is a flight attendant at MA, is academic program coordinator Howell, Lincoln, NE, is a pharmacist Eagan, is information systems man- Northwest Airlines Ann in the Continuing and Professional for BryanLGH Medical Center ager at Data Recognition Corp. Christenson Bjork, Charlotte, NC, is Education Department at University Gretchen Roble Hudacek, Fall Dawn Anderson Levy, Minneapolis, a real estate broker for Helen Adams of Massachusetts Christine Creek, WI, is vice president and sen- is internet sales manager at Dex Realty Tom Bjork, Charlotte, NC, Gustafson Fattore, Gaithersburg, ior business relationship manager at Media Kent Lindberg, Denver, CO, is employed at Mountain Properties MD, is director of clinical research Wells Fargo Bank Suzanne Brewer is a project manager at the RETEC Thor Bolstad, Minnetonka, is a and pharmacy services at Med Huwald, Chanhassen, is in sales at Group Greg Luhman, Sheridan, school psychologist in the Immune, Inc. David Flaten, Buzz Promotions Cynthia M. WY, is a firefighter II and EMT for the Centennial ISD Julie Schwantes Ithaca, NY, is an associate professor Javoroski, Madrid, Spain, is director City of Sheridan Laura Danielson Boman, Edina, is a physician for at Tompkins Cortland Community of capital markets at Ernst & Young Luna, Rochester, is an NES in ortho- Children’s Hospital Kristen College Sue Guertin Fortunato, Sven Jemsten, Limhamn, pedic trauma at St. Mary’s Hospital Erickson Bonesho, Lakeville, is a Reston, VA, is a document examiner Sweden, is president of Lupinia AB Kris Lund, Chaponost, France, is a physical therapist at Fairview for the U.S. Secret Service Ed Bradley Johnson, Tommarp, researcher in language and cognitive Medical Center Ted Botten, Frickson, Oakdale, is a clinical psy- Sweden, is Nordic sales director at sciences at the French National Rockford, is president of Theodore P. chologist in Ramsey and Hennepin the Financial Times Kristen Research Center Peter Lund, Botten Insurance Agency Brian Counties Elizabeth Fritz- Hansen Johnson, Las Vegas, NV, is Minnetonka, is chaplain at Children’s Bowers, Prior Lake, is president and Hoekstra, Mendota Heights, is presi- director of communications and Hospital and Clinics of Minnesota partner at Financial Recovery dent/CEO of the Fritz Company business process improvement at Mike Maki, Medina, is a partner at Services Kitty Brock, Wilbraham, Lee Glenna, Edina, is managing di- Bally Technologies Tim Keran, Clear North Technologies Ann MA, is an RN at St. Francis Hospital rector, institutional equity sales for Lake Elmo, is president/owner of Jaeger Malm, St. Paul, is a physical Dan Buchanan, Oronoco, is a Piper Jaffray Kelly Opheim Western Graphics Jody Breiholz and respiratory therapist Steve technical laboratory specialist II- Gordon, Wilsonville, OR, is a project Kirchner, Albert Lea, is daily pro- Mann, Farmington Hills, MI, is work- toxicology at the Mayo Medical manager at Pacific Northwest cessing supervisor at Alliance Benefit ing at The Upper Deck Company Center Alissa Dahlstrom National Lab Chris Grabrian, Group Stephen Klick, Madison, Missy Hammond Matthys, St. Paul, Canfield, Maple Grove, is owner of Plymouth, is an actuarial consultant WI, is a mechanical field engineer at is a homemaker Melissa Radeke Alissa Floral Design Wendy Van for Stanton Group Paul Halgren, ACS, Inc. Kathy Klemp Koch, McPhee, St. Cloud, teaches sixth Hulzen Carlson, Orono, teaches Plymouth, is national account man- Duluth, is compensation and HRIS grade in the St. Cloud ISD Alan part-time at Cornelia Elementary ager for Glaxo Smith Kline manager for Allete, Inc. John Meier, North Mankato, is associate School Holly Brodmarkle Cervin, Michael Harris, Miramar, FL, is man- Koenig, Portland, OR, is director of admission at Gustavus Brainerd, teaches in the Pillager ISD ager of systems management for president/CEO of Water Closet Tracy Melin, Madison, WI, is a man- Kathy Wahlert Chameli, Hoffman Citco Lori Day Harty, Media/Big Green Racecar Anne ufacturing engineer II at Thermo Estates, IL, teaches fourth grade at Minneapolis, is a radiology tech as- Larson Kolsky, Red Wing, is a para- Electron Corp. Trudy Johnson St. Theresa School Mary Shifflet sistant at North Memorial Medical professional at Twin Bluff Middle Mencke, Universal City, TX, is an ad- Crippen, Northfield, is HR training Center Peggy Studanski Hengen, School Nancy Koski, Hudson, WI, ministrator at San Antonia manager for Ziegler, Inc. Marian Prior Lake, is an underwriting super- is a chemist at 3M Cheryl Lange International Church of Christ Oswald Delaney, Edina, is a physical visor at State Fund Mutual Insurance Kuz, Ada, MI, is a pediatrician for Laurie Wigern Meyer, Apple Valley, therapist at the Institute for Athletic Company Nancy Langford Spectrum Health Mary Neal is a pediatric intensive care unit Medicine Garth D. Dietrich, Hodnefield, Stillwater, is second Larcom, St. Cloud, is an occupation- nurse at University of Minnesota Edina, is GIS consultant at Geomatic vice president of human resources at al therapist at St. Cloud Orthopedics Frank Mork, Victoria, is a dentist at Solutions Joe Eischens, Parkville, St. Paul Travelers Tom W. Karen Danielson Larson, St. Paul, Crosstown Dental Kelli Maas MO, is an attorney for Thornberry, Hodnefield, Stillwater, is a partner is a staff registered nurse at the Mork, Victoria, is facilitator for Eischens & Brown Lee Fahrenz, at HLB Tautges, Redpath, Ltd. Fairview Cedar Ridge Clinic Karen Program for Academic Challenge in

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Journalism Grant Kathryn Kumm Stillwater, works in the billing de- Schechinger, Harlan, IA, is owner partment at Merrill Corp. David and office manager for Schechinger Wiesner, Rochester, is property Farms Custom Cattle Feedlot Sara manager/co-owner of Paramark Corp. Allen Schmitt, St. Paul, is employed Nicci Jo Abraham Will, Waseca, by Securian Financial Kelly is website administrator at the Wills Abrahamson Schreurs, Maple Grove, Company Brian Wing, Ashby, is CFO for CarVal Investors Jonna works at First State Bank Rich Bundul Snyder, Bloomington, is Wipperfurth, Edina, is vice presi- music administrator at Mt. Olivet dent, sales/marketing for Innoviant, Lutheran Church Jeff Soderstrom, Inc. Teresa Snyder Yira, Hudson, Orono, is vice president of field com- WI, is an executive assistant at pliance oversight at Ameriprise Minnesota Life/Securian Financial Financial Mark Sparboe, Group. Gusties know about student life Litchfield, works for LTC Insurance Gusties seem to be infiltrating other private colleges lately. Above, Gusties Bucky Susan Burley Sparboe, Litchfield, Class Agents: Zietz ’70, Raj Sethuraju (former Gustavus employee), Kaaren Williamsen- works in the Dassel-Cokato ISD Gail Chase Ericson, Dave Garvey ’95, and Laura Riehle-Merrill ’98 gathered at a recent event at Carleton Dave Spiegler, Chicago, IL, is a 88 Pieper, JoAnn College. All are now professional staff in Carleton College’s Division of Student therapeutic specialty representative Wackerfuss Quackenbush, Life. Below, three more work in student life at Central College in Pella, IA.: from for Pfizer, Inc. Peter Stapay, Luther Hagen left are Claire Anderson ’05, hall director in her first year at Central; JoNes Breckenridge, CO, is director of sales e-mail: [email protected] VanHecke ’89, dean of student life and assistant professor of education, also in at First Consulting Group Beth Mark T. Anderson, Woodbury, is a her first year; and Bonnie Dahlke ’00, director of student involvement and Stolberg, Evanston, IL, is an admin- technical manager at 3M Marc orientation, now in her third year. In addition, Mike Boschee, former assistant istrative assistant at New World Bachman, St. Peter, teaches 10th- men’s basketball coach at Gustavus, is now in his third year as the head men’s Ventures Kent Stuart, grade social studies in the St. Peter basketball coach at Central. Minneapolis, is executive director of ISD Gregory Hemme, Berlin, global sales for C.H. Robinson Germany, is a social worker at Tiele- Company Matt Suby, Rockford, IL, Winckler-Hans Erik Lutz teaches is principal-in-charge at Suby, Von English in Ohara, Japan Susan Haden and Associates Steve Koch Myers, Colorado Springs, CO, is Sutherland, Duluth, is president- a licensed real estate agent for elect of the Minnesota Society for Thompson Properties and owner of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Myers Construction and Design practices psychiatry at the Human Jeanne Sammelson, Minnetonka, Development Center, and teaches at teaches Spanish for grades 6–8 in University of Minnesota, Duluth the Minnetonka ISD Suzanne School of Medicine Lori Knutson Vodegel Wing, Ashby, works at N.F. Swetala, Richfield, is a self-em- Field Abstract. ployed freelance writer and home- maker Pat Swetala, Lakeville, is Class Agents: district marketing manager at Scott Anderson, Federated Mutual Insurance Company 89 Mike Dueber, Michael Thelander, Oakland, CA, Francine Pawelk Mocchi operates Signals Research Group, a e-mail: [email protected] wireless focused research consultant Kim Karnitz Bogenschutz, Madrid, firm Dayna Burmeister IA, is the aquatic invasive species Thelemann, Le Sueur, is field servic- program coordinator and co-chair of es district supervisor for the the Mississippi River Basin Panel at Minnesota Department of Corrections the Iowa Department of Natural the Chaska ISD Chris Hauglie a substitute teacher in the Spirit Beth Perry Thiebault, Rogers, is a Resources Jeffrey Evanson, Mullins, Vadnais Heights, is senior Lake School District Brenda Oian, partner at Deloitte Consulting Duluth, is a dermatologist at St. human resources representative for Eagle Lake, is a licensed marriage Amy Mickelson Thompson, London, Luke’s Hospital Heather Miller- CHS, Inc. Kristi Multhaup, and family therapist with Blue Earth England, is a homemaker Nancy Cink, Brooklyn Park, is assistant Davidson, NC, is professor of psy- County Mental Health Deborah Ogren Thorkelson, St. Peter, is mar- principal for Osseo Area Schools chology at Davidson College and was McNeil Okon, Los Lunas, NM, is a keting coordinator for Bolton & Patty Sullivan, Parkville, MO, is named as a fellow in the American private practice psychologist Menk, Inc. Stephen Truran, South human resources & organization Psychological Association Barbara Gwen Kleven Olson, Milan, is a cost St. Paul, works in marketing at Logos manager for Hallmark Cards, Inc. Meyer Nelson, Apple Valley, is an RN accountant-value added for Jennie-O Production Jodi Lawrence at Fairview Southdale Hospital Turkey Store and an EMT for CCMH Tuthill, Waterville, is a product man- Class Agents: Stacy Nelson, Apple Valley, is auto Ambulance and Milan EMS Kim ager at Wenger Corp. Ross Scott Nelson, Liesl Batz, physical damage branch manager for McNeal Pearson, Edina, is a pedi- Vermedahl, Eden Prairie, is director 90 Anne K. Miller, State of Minnesota for Farmers atric intensive care unit nurse at of accounting at United Healthcare Dan Michel Insurance Group Mark Niemann, University of Minnesota Children’s Lisa Vogt, Becker, teaches e-mail: [email protected] Issaquah, WA, is senior manager for Hospital Mark Pearson, Edina, is Spanish at Becker High School Lynn Botten Baldus, Dexter, teaches Amgen Barry Nordstrom, Rancho vice president of sales and marketing Chantal Dozois Weatherford, kindergarten in the Grand Meadow Santa Fe, CA, is president of at Young America Corporation Pat Briarcliff Manor, NY, is vice president Schools Jon Burkhow, Spring Continental Commercial Insurance Ploumen, Shakopee, is a finance at Mastercard International Lake Park, is senior care worker for Brokers Cheri Bishop O’Hagan, manager at Marquette Funding Angela Wells, Los Angeles, CA, is a Neighborhood Involvement Program Spirit Lake, IA, is an art educator in Katy Reckdahl, New Orleans, LA, is a document specialist for Swedelson + Andy Cossette, Plymouth, is chief the Sacred Heart School District and journalist with a Soros Foundation Gottlieb Jenni Ryberg Wiebold, operator officer at CMS Direct

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Bruce Ensrud, Edina, is a senior fi- Madson Anderson, Eden Prairie, is nancial consultant at Thrivent president of PS Madson, Inc. Teri Financial Carla Melgeorge Koch, Bailey Anderson, Maple Grove, is a Orr, owns Elephant Lake Lodge market lending manager at Wells Christian Marshall, Sunbury, OH, is Fargo Home Mortgage Anita field editor for Woodworkers Journal Finseth Atkinson, Billings, MT, is a and a freelance writer Douglas stay-at-home mom Shelley Mostrom, Newark, DE, is national Wagner Beazley, Menomonie, WI, is service sales manager for QSP- a financial services representative for Reader’s Digest Chris J. Olson, Wisconsin Credit Union Kate Oronoco, is Midwest region sales Bentz, Manchester, NH, is an assis- manager for Bayer tant professor of art history at St. Healthcare/Diabetic Division. Anselm College Dale Berg, Golden Valley, is in sales at Continental Class Agent: Merchandisers, Inc. John Berg, Kim Osland Northbrook, IL, is pastor at Gloria 91 Dei Lutheran Church Leigh e-mail: [email protected] Stocker Berger, Tonka Bay, is a stay- Marcia Swanson Anderson, at-home mom Yuri Berndt, Eden Owatonna, teaches math in the Prairie, is a tax attorney and share- Owatonna ISD Paul N. Anderson, holder at Moss & Barnett Valerie Eden Prairie, is circulation manager Bertelsen, Robbinsdale, is a senior at Game Informer magazine Rob buyer at Carlson Marketing Chris Calhoon, Homewood, IL, is orchestra Beumer, Lakeville, teaches science conductor at Lincoln-Way High at Hastings Senior High School Gustie elementary support group School Amy Carlson Sather, Eau Becky Bilek, Minneapolis, is techni- There are currently 11 Gustie grads teaching at Red Oak Elementary School in Claire, WI, teaches social studies and cal director at Braun Intertec Shakopee, and almost all of them managed to gather at their school sign at one is department chair in the Eau Claire Corporation Jill M. Bisbee, time for a photo. “It reminded us of posing by the Gustavus sign,” says Molly Area School District Chris Galesburg, IL, is admission director Pedersen Thomas ’00. Pictured in the front row from left are Jamie Brekke Clemmensen, Virginia Beach, VA, is at Knox College Jennifer Ek Sheldon ’01, Marcia Johnson Litfin ’73, Molly Pedersen Thomas ’00, Cathy an anti-submarine warfare instructor Bolsoni, Minneapolis, is an antique Macaulay Burlager ’84, and Bethany Nass Olsen ’03. In the back row are at Tactical Training Group Atlantic dealer with Hung & Gather Antiques Tricia Simons Boltmann ’93, Jenny Thomas ’03, Andrea Lau Storlie ’05, for the U.S. Navy Amy Jessen- Lori Luther Boyer, Eagle, CO, is Kristen Wilking ’06, and Kerry Eisenbarth ’99. Sara Volek Addler ’98 was the Marshall, Sunbury, OH, is associate an accountant at Novosad, Lyle and only one absent. professor in the life sciences depart- Associates Jim Brew, Missoula, ment and appointed chair of the MT, is a nurse at St. Patrick’s Integrative Studies Program at Hospital Beth Enslin Brown, fessor of English at Prairie State clinic at Gillette Children’s Hospital Otterbein College Lynda Reid Circle Pines, is a senior analyst in ca- College Bretta Magnuson Thomas Gnotke, Frontenac, is fi- Nelson, Middleton, WI, is a self-em- tastrophe modeling at Benfield, Inc. Damson, Zumbrota, is director of nance director for the Prairie Island ployed day-care provider and is vol- Lori Anderson Bui, Eagan, is a sales at Cumulus Broadcasting Tribal Council Brock Guettler, unteer EMT for Middleton EMS gifted and talented specialist in the Deb Sweet Darrah, Stoughton, WI, Minneapolis, is an AO/ASIF consult- Ginya Truitt Nakata, Arlington, VA, Prior Lake/Savage ISD Allison is a veterinarian for Stoughton ant at Synthes Spine Paul is a co-financing specialist at Inter- Graefe Burkhow, Spring Lake Park, Veterinary Service Elise Fortney Gustafson, Tucson, AZ, is operations American Development Bank. is director of adult education, caring Diaz, Gurnee, IL, teaches fifth grade manager at Tanque Verde Ranch ministries and social concerns for at Gurnee School District #56 Mark Hagen, Chaska, is vice presi- Class Agent: Messiah Evangelical Lutheran Church Mary Meger Dooley, Lonsdale, dent of John B. Collins Associates Annie Marshall Todd Carlson Sather, Eau Claire, teaches high school German in the Gina Sexton Halstrom, Sartell, is an 92 WI, teaches science in the Eau Claire Belle Plaine ISD Jason Douma, RN at Williams IntegraCare Clinic e-mail: [email protected] Area School District Paul F. Sioux Falls, SD, is an associate pro- Kevin Hardesty, Mankato, is staff Erik Allen, Shakopee, is a partner at Carlson, Fairmont, is a self-em- fessor of mathematics at University chiropractor for Immanuel St. Boulay, Heutmaker, Zibell & Company ployed dentist Todd J. Carlson, of Sioux Falls Kathie Halverson Joseph-St. Peter Clinic, Mayo Health Julie Allen, Minneapolis, is mar- Port Townsend, WA, is a family physi- Douma, Sioux Falls, SD, is director of System Amy Reinecke Harmer, keting manager of client communica- cian at Jefferson Healthcare children’s ministries at First Eden Prairie, is executive director of tions at RBC Dain Rauscher Susan Kirstin Arthur Carroll, Corvallis, OR, Presbyterian Church Kyle Eggler, Simply Done John Harris, Hoover, Larson Allen, Shakopee, is a tennis is a post-doctoral researcher in mo- Hayfield, is HCIS programmer at the AL, is a project manager for teaching pro at Interlachen Country lecular and cellular biology at Austin Medical Center Erik Southern Company Generation Club Anita Doyle Anderson, Oregon State University Katie Engstrom, Minneapolis, is a pro- Jason Helling, St. Paul, is director Duluth, is an engineer for the Heffernan Carson, Minneapolis, is grammer at Identix Jennifer of rehabilitation services at Fairview Minnesota Department of Health employed by the Hennepin County Welch Farrell, Superior, WI, is a Rehab Services Kim Hildebrand- Aron Anderson, Brainerd, is an EBD Human Services and Public Health physical therapist at St. Faust, Takoma Park, MD, is a stay- teacher and football coach at Dept Kimberly Wiklund Mary’s/Duluth Clinic Sara at-home mom Jolie Hilgren, Brainerd High School Kim Chevalier, Afton, is a homemaker O’Neil Fish, St. Paul, is an 15th Minneapolis, is senior produc- Swenson Anderson, Victoria, is a Scott Clasen, Minneapolis, is a self- account service representa- ANNIVERSARY er marketing manager for self-employed training consultant employed website developer Carla tive at Cenex Harvest States Oct. 12 & 13 Smiths Medical MD, Inc. Laurel Anderson, Plymouth, is prin- Coates, Woodbury, is a GIS analyst Cooperative Megan 2007 Cathy Lindell Hirst, Austin, cipal of Maple Grove Junior High for Ramsey County Tracy Griffin Jablonski Friday, Maple is a homemaker Michelle Mark C. Anderson, Owatonna, Collander, Plainfield, IL, is executive Grove, is a district sales represen- Hanson Howk, Edina, is vice presi- teaches in the Owatonna ISD Pete director of the Center for Family tative for Old Dominion Freight Line dent at Excel Bank Dave Anderson, Chanhassen, is a mort- Services Alanna Cotch, Kristin Schwanz Gallagher, Apple Hultgren, Shawnee, KS, is a field gage broker at AM Mortgage Sarah Homewood, IL, is an associate pro- Valley, is an RN in the outpatient manager at Top Master, Inc.

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Services Nicole Johnson Company Melissa Wattnem Kaufman, Omaha, NE, is adjunct Mahoney, St. Paul, is a stay-at-home professor of biology & chemistry at mom Bruce Mair, Minneapolis, is Dana College and Midland Lutheran a CPA and partner at Cornell, Kahler, College Dave Keifer, Woodbury, is Shidell & Mair PLLP Stacy Solberg a senior programmer analyst at Markert, Shakopee, is a physical Advantage Management Kevin therapist for Park Nicollet Health Keil, Savage, is a business analyst at Services Amy Bierstedt Marlow, Lawson Associates Jack Lone Rock, IA, is senior staff occu- Kerbeshian, Plymouth, is an actuary pational therapist at Trinity Regional at Allianz Life Insurance Company of Hospital Amy Boyd Marthaler, North America Sarah Evenrud Hampton, is operation manager at Kerbeshian, Plymouth, is a home- St. Paul Travelers Joel Martin, maker Kerri Kelly Kindsvater, Granby, CO, is senior pastor at Lord White Bear Lake, is assistant finance of the Valley Lutheran Church director at the City of White Bear Leah Anderson Matti, Hayfield, is Lake Jennifer Maether Kissell, center director for Children’s Centerville, is a senior business ana- Beginnings/Knowledge Learning lyst with the Educational Credit Corp. Mike Matti, Hayfield, teach- Management Corp Keith Kleis, es fifth grade at Byron Elementary Austin, is a physician at the Austin School Jason McAthie, Medina, is Medical Center Nancy Draeger chief financial officer at United Gustavson family completes fourth transcontinental ride Knight, Alexandria, is a CPA for Health Group Deedra McCune The Gustavson family finished their fourth transcontinental bike ride on July 30, Central Specialties, Inc. Jennifer McAthie, Medina, is a homemaker completing a ride from San Francisco, CA, to Savannah, GA, in 30 days. They Thon Kolb, White Bear Lake, is sup- Ann Stolle McCready, St. Charles, also rode across the country in 1990, 1995, and 2000. Pictured from left are port desk manager at Altara teaches fourth grade at St. Charles most of the family Gusties in the entourage: Gary ’71, Katie Cullen Gustavson Michael Kratz, Edina, is a dentist at Elementary School Kim Dellert ’01 and daughter Tyra, Mark ’01, and Elaine (P ’96 ’01). Gary felt great riding Edina Dental Care Angela McDevitt, Eagan, is information sys- with two new titanium hip replacements. Benham Krebs, Andover, is a public tems training manager at Securian health nurse with Anoka County Financial Group Anne M. Public Health Kristen Mielke McDonald, Minneapolis, is a tax Kuhnel, Granby, CO, is secretary at consultant at Ernst and Young Lord of the Valley Lutheran Church Kristin Mesrobian, Columbia Heather Schmitz Larson, Edina, is Heights, is a bookseller and supervi- area manager and independent con- sor at ARC Beth Zarbock Micke, sultant for Arbonne International Sioux Falls, SD, is an occupational Mark Larson, Delano, is manager of therapist for Prairie Rehabilitation finance at ADC Telecommunications Services Heather Monahan, Sandra Larson, St. Louis Park, is Henning, is an independent vendor program director at Thomas Allen, representative Kari Gruenewald Inc. Shey Prins Larson, Prior Munson, St. Paul, is a CPA at Lake, is a nurse practitioner for Park Virchow, Krause & Co., LLP Darin Nicollet Clinic and owner of Larson Napton, Rochester, is a cardiac Custom Remodeling Company Erik nurse at the Mayo Medical Center Leagjeld, Good Thunder, is a partner Blake Nelson, Eden Prairie, is an at- at Abdo, Eick, and Meyers Alisa torney and partner at Hellmuth & Spong Lee, Lodi, WI, is family min- Johnson Jana Jackson Nelson, istry director for First Lutheran Wayzata, is a stay-at-home mom Church Kristin Haag Leitel, Jeff Nelson, Middleton, WI, is a re- Denver, CO, is a graduate student in search specialist in biological sys- school psychology at University of tems engineering at University of Talking geography Colorado at Denver Michele Wisconsin and battalion chief in the Three geography majors reconnected with a couple of their major advisers at the Zacher Lieberman, Bay Shore, NY, is Middleton Fire Department Drew Class of ’76 reunion in October 2006. From left are Professor Emeritus Bob a stay-at-home mom Jonathan Neumann, Mankato, is a self-em- Moline, Dennis Murphy, Kevin Walli, Janna King, and Professor Bob Douglas. Lindahl, Plymouth, is a stay-at- ployed dentist Ted Niemi, Fresno, home dad Mary Sharkey Linden, CA, is pastor at Good Shepherd Eagan, is an RN and perinatal educa- Lutheran Church Michael Kristin Roberg Hummel, Northfield, Winters Johnson, Akeley, is a tor at United Hospital Jon Osterberg, Corcoran, is dealer devel- is a K-5 vocal music and orchestra kindergarten and first-grade looping Lindquist, Scottsdale, AZ, is an in- opment specialist at Polaris teacher in the Northfield ISD teacher in the Walker ISD Jeffrey vestment adviser representative at Wendy Schreiber Osterberg, Nichole Stavros Jenny, Lakeville, is D. Johnson, Columbia Heights, is Seven Sigma Karla DeKam Corcoran, is chief deputy for the U.S. an RN at Southdale Pediatric sales training manager at Prudential Lubben, Sioux Falls, SD, is a clinical District Court Stephanie Pearson, Associates Derek Johns, Insurance Company of America nurse specialist at the Sioux Valley Santa Fe, NM, is senior editor for Stillwater, is a wholesaler for Kristina Lehmann Johnson, Hospital Douglas Lund, Outside Magazine Paul Peeders, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans Lakeville, teaches first grade in the Minneapolis, is an RN at Fairview Denver, CO, teaches math and sci- Aaron Johnson, Lakeville, is opera- Lakeville ISD Peter C. Johnson, Southdale Hospital Lisa Trager ence at Denver West High School and tions manager at Cannon Valley Edina, is senior pastor at Nokomis Lund, Minneapolis, is a senior clini- also teaches at Community College Communications Daniel K. Heights Lutheran Church Tanya cal analyst at Express Scripts of Denver Pamela Petersen Johnson, Paynesville, is a self-em- Roning Johnson, Jasper, is a social Dustin Maas, Snohomish, WA, is di- Soltau, Excelsior, is a human re- ployed property appraiser Janelle worker with Pipestone County Family rector of area sales at Coca-Cola sources consultant at Wells Fargo

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Since 2002 Lucy Nelson Zanders ’77 has been an integral part of General Mills’ Martin Luther King Jr. planning team involved with the King community breakfasts. She is second from right in the middle row.

Community breakfast organizer tackles racism

Lucy Nelson Zanders ’77 has played an integral role in coordinating the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Breakfasts in St. Paul, through her volunteer work with a General Mills planning team. The breakfasts are organized with the help of the St. Paul Area Council of Churches and the United Negro College Fund and aim to help elimi- nate racism in the community. They take place in St. Paul neighborhoods and give the community an opportunity to celebrate the work of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. In the past, they have also been great vehicles to raise money for various charitable causes, including scholarships for students affected by Hurricane Katrina, after-school youth programs, and community programs that help to promote cooperation between different religions and cultures. Lucy works with teams of ecumenical volunteers two to three times a month to plan the breakfasts. Through her past experiences working with youth in the communi- ty, she has an understanding of which programs would be interesting and appropriate. She finds speakers, ministers, and activities that reflect the interests and values of the community. Lucy is also involved in organizing the “Facing Race” project, a community dialog on eradicating racism. The Saint Paul Foundation provides the materials for the conversation, and groups host them in the community. Lucy became involved in the breakfasts through her work with the St. Paul Area Council of Churches. The Council needed more volunteers as the breakfasts were grow- ing in popularity. Lucy was asked to be an event coordinator. With her leadership, the breakfasts have expanded to five sites. Lucy and her volunteers were also working to establish a site at the Science Museum of Minnesota to coincide with the opening of an exhibit on race in January. Lucy believes her time at Gustavus allowed her to experience fellowship and living together in harmony with people who are different. “I came from a Baptist back- ground, but I acclimated well to a Lutheran setting at Gustavus,” Lucy says. “These breakfasts allow people from all faiths to work together for a common cause, and cre- ate discussion among community members.”

Scott Quick, Ely, is a carpenter for Schultz, St. Paul, is safety adviser 3M Mark Swanson, Rosemount, is science at Monroe Middle School Huisman Fine Woodworking Debra for the Canadian Pacific Railway a letter carrier for the United States Stefanie Weber Trebil, Edina, Lindeen Reischl, St. Paul, is a Jennifer Lewison Schultz, Mount Postal Service Shannon Sweeney, teaches first grade in Hopkins ISD graphic designer and artist for Lillie Vernon, WA, is pastor at First Waconia, is a municipal financial ad- Disa Wahlstrand, Eau Claire, WI, is Suburban Newspapers Suzanne Evangelical Lutheran Church viser at David Drown Associates manager of municipal services for Heller Reyburn, St. Paul, is a voice Meena Sharify-Funk, Waterloo, Erik Therien, St. Paul, is self-em- Ayres Associates Sara Johnson instructor and choral conductor at Ontario, is a professor at University ployed Jill Price Therien, St. Wait, New London, WI, is a graphic Totino Grace High School Traci of Waterloo Sara Nelson Shore, Paul, is a neonatologist with designer at F & W Publications Robole Peters, Bloomington, is a Stillwater, is a self-employed adop- Associates in Newborn Medicine Amy Finden Walch, St. Paul, works physical therapist for Fairview Home tion consultant Scott Sieling, Kevin Thoma, Clara City, is owner of in the Mahtomedi Public Schools Care Brenda Meyer Rohlfing, St. Bloomington, is media director and Western Prairie Sales LLC Tracy Christopher Wischmann, Temecula, Peter, is human resources manager at teacher at Jefferson Senior High Lawrence Thoma, Clara City, is an CA, is a market development repre- MRCI Amy Reinsch Saldanha, School Joshua Sliwa, Los accountant for Clara City Care Center sentative at Ainsworth Engineered Eden Prairie, owns a modern design Angeles, CA, is president and CEO of Melissa Mack Thompson, Kim Wold Zwart, St. Michael, is clin- store for kids specializing in toys, Front Burner Films Monica Palmer Hendersonville, TN, is a physician as- ical laboratory scientist for Allina books, furniture, and lighting called Smith, Westminster, CO, is presi- sistant for Middle Tennessee Family Medical Laboratories. Kiddywampus Gillian Sano-Giles, dent/photographer/video for Wellness Group Jennifer Tibben- Appleton, WI, is an ESL instructor at Colorado Film Works and is a physical Lembke, Reno, NV, is a voice in- Class Agents: Fox Valley Technical College therapist for Avista Adventist structor at University of Nevada Craig Anderson, Christopher Sawyer, Northfield, is Hospital in Louisville Carrie Kirsten Tollefson, East Lansing, MI, 93 Kristen Lamont president of College City Beverage Johnson Stiles, Harris, is director of is assistant professor in the physics e-mail: [email protected] Ann Lewis Schmidt, Mitchell, SD, is youth ministry at St. Mark’s Lutheran department of Michigan State Ryan Berger, Tonka Bay, is an inde- a physical therapist for University Church Joal Storm, Maplewood, is University Nicole Gordon Torres, pendent consultant Boni Olsen Physical Therapy Anneke Johnson marketing development manager at Montgomery, IL, teaches sixth-grade Berndt, Eden Prairie, is a tax manag-

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Selected for Scottish curling tour Libor Gnotke, Frontenac, is mem- Hopkins, is pastor at Mt. Olivet Cyndee Johnson ’77, Proctor, was bership director at the Jewel Golf Lutheran Church. selected to represent the United States Club Amy Zenk James, Eden Women’s Curling Association (USWCA) in Prairie, is director of lay ministry at Class Agents: the 2006 Scotland Curling Tour. Normandale Lutheran Church Shawn Mayfield, Every 10 years, 20 members of the Melissa Thomas Johns, Stillwater, is 96 Allie Vogt Newman USWCA are selected to participate in a a program manager for Thrivent e-mail: [email protected] curling tour of Scotland. Five U.S. Financial for Lutherans Mary Kelle Sauer Anderson, Hudson, WI, teams, comprising four curlers each, LaFollette Kleis, Austin, is a mem- is a family medicine physician at toured Scotland from Nov. 3 to Nov. 25, ber of the Austin Public School River Falls Medical Center Amy competing with 17 different curling Board Doug Lamoureux, Barker Armato, Minneapolis, is prin- clubs throughout the country. Mankato, is owner of Eagle Ray cipal designer for Armato Design “It is a tremendous honor to be Marketing and Travel Kristin William Burns, St. Paul, is a design- selected,” Johnson notes. There are four Fisher Lamoureux, Mankato, is er at Sussner Design Lisa regions of the USWCA throughout the owner of Eagle Ray Marketing and Bengtson Gustafson, St. Louis Park, United States, and the teams were selected from those regions. Assigned to Travel Kari Wraspir Rhode, Maple is a stay-at-home mom Lynn teams by the Tour Committee, Johnson’s teammates came from Wisconsin, Grove, is senior corporate counsel at Cordes Kelly, Yorktown, VA, is a Illinois, and Massachusetts. MoneyGram International Anita physician assistant at Virginia As a player, Johnson has competed for more than 16 years with the Duluth Stockwell Ripken, Blaine, is a media Oncology Associates Damon Curling Club. She has participated in the Gopher State Bonspiel, The USWCA All- buyer at Venture Media Rebecca Klaphake, Crystal, is a faculty mem- American Bonspiel, the Olympic trials, and national competitions. As a coach, Schweppe, Denver, CO, is associate ber at College of St. Catherine she led the Duluth Curling Club’s Junior women’s team for several years, making professor of health science at Scott Lauinger, Lino Lakes, teaches it to the final four of the Junior Nationals each year. Her team went on to the University of Colorado Todd social studies at Roseville Area Junior World Championship in 2004, finishing fourth. Winter, St. Paul, is a law student at Middle School Nathan Mueller, In addition to her flourishing curling career, Johnson has taught physical University of Minnesota. Eden Prairie, is an accounting man- education at Esko Elementary School in Esko, MN, since 1977. She was named ager at ING Financial Partners 2004 Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year in Minnesota. Class Agents: Heather Wollschlager Rondorf, Sara Tollefson Currell, Blaine, is recruiting director at Ernst 95 Amy Seidel & Young John Urosevich, Kling releases Alive e-mail: [email protected] Highlands Ranch, CO, received an Twin Cities playwright and Amy Haberman Abercrombie, MBA from Regis University and is storyteller Kevin Kling ’79 Eagan, received an MBA in finance business intelligence director at has released a new CD, Alive, and marketing from Carlson School Janus Capital Group. which features nine new of Management, University of stories told by Kling in front Minnesota and is senior Class Agents: of a live audience in St. Paul. manager/regulatory accounting and Melissa LeVesque-Piela, Several stories have been compliance at Target Corporation 97 Josh Peterson, Jon broadcast on NPR, including Kirsten Vedell Hanninen, Shakopee, Swanson, Stef Tucker “Softball,” “Beaver in a Box,” is a group fitness instructor at e-mail: [email protected] and the holiday fishing epic Dakotah Sport and Fitness Justin Christopher M. Anderson, Hudson, “The Ballad of Ron Huber.” Hoff, Rosemount, is a chiropractor WI, is an attorney at Heywood, Cari For more information about Steve Hokanson, Shakopee, is as- & Anderson Heather Duggan Kling and his other works, sistant vice president at John B. Anderson, Canby, OR, is a visit www.kevinkling.com. Collins Associates Jodi Holley stay-at-home mom Jill 10th Hudson, Sterling Heights, MI, is a fi- Buhse Anderson, ANNIVERS nancial and technical coordinator at Minneapolis, is national ARY Oct. 12 & 13 er at Nash Finch Eric Bullen, teaches fourth and fifth grades in Daimler Chrysler, Inc. Amy sales director at Lions 2007 Albertville, is a canine officer for the the Rochester ISD Kenneth Tartaglia Johns, Parker, CO, is an ad- Gate Firm Matthew L. Minneapolis Police Department Saldanha, Eden Prairie, is principal ministrator and communications co- Anderson, Ironton, is a fami- Steve Cone, Winona, is owner and at McKinsey & Company Bryan ordinator for the Town of Parker ly practice doctor at Central Lake chiropractor at Cone Chiropractic Serstock, Minneapolis, is regional Beth Weber Klemmensen, Edina, is Medical Center Tim Armato, Heather Rollins Eggler, Hayfield, is director for Integrity Mutual Funds, an application sales representative Minneapolis, is instructor of interac- manager of information services at Inc. for its distribution company, for Oracle Direct Todd tive media and graphic design at The Austin Medical Center Jeffrey Integrity Funds Distributor, Inc. Klemmensen, Edina, is a contract Art Institutes International of Erickson, New Hope, is Spanish Wendy Bexell Sweeney, Waconia, representative for Alliant Minnesota Mary Babel, Hoboken, teacher and department chair in the works in the Waconia ISD Gregory Techsystems, Inc., Advanced NJ, is an RN in labor and delivery at Minnetonka ISD Melissa Schlagel Trebil, Edina, is an investment ana- Weapons Division Scott Moe, St. Lenox Hill Hospital Troy Keifer, Woodbury, is a contract lyst at Cargill Eric Wood, Peter, is men’s and women’s golf Bachmann, Chaska, is an agent with processor at Toshiba Business Carbondale, IL, is pastor at Our coach and health and exercise sci- American Family Insurance Sara Solutions Tara Thomes Keil, Savior Lutheran Church and Student ence instructor at Gustavus Machel Beach, Shakopee, is a car- Savage, is a strategic account man- Center. Vincent Petersen, Minnetrista, is an diac rehab therapist for Fairview ager at Medica Kim Bowar attorney with Cousineau McGuire Hospitals Donna Fierko-Beadle, Kruger, Duluth, is a physician in the Class Agents: Chartered Kristi Berg Schuck, Elko, is an external relations special- Family Medicine Residency Program Renae Munsterman, Mankato, is owner and publisher of ist for Polaris Industries Josie at the Duluth Family Practice Center 94 Anita Stockwell Ripken, STATIC Magazine Christina Skovgard Beckstrom, Peoria, AZ, is Lee Kruger, Duluth, teaches eco- Gretchen Anderson Zinsli Williams, Milwaukee, WI, received a a nurse for Banner Thunderbird nomics and coaches tennis at Duluth e-mail: [email protected] master’s degree in English and Hospital Adam Beduhn, East High School Kirsten Appell Michael Bolsoni, Minneapolis, American literature and is now in a Bloomington, is service delivery Mair, Minneapolis, is a homemaker teaches at the School of Ph.D. program at Marquette manager at Ingenetix Ryan Beth Robelia Napton, Rochester, Environmental Studies Nicole University Eric Youngdahl, Benson, Stillwater, is vice president

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Gilyard and Cerwin team to fight leukemia

Last June, Scott Gilyard (Pearson ’85), were traveling ’83, president of the division to and from Rochester al- of Medco Containment most every day before decid- Services that manages ing to transfer to the Medco’s relationship with University of Minnesota, United Health Services, was where he was subjected to named 2006 Man of the Year some experimental protocols. for the Leukemia & Soon after Gilyard began Lymphoma Society, the top his treatment at the fundraising honor accorded University, he began to expe- by the society. While that rience severe graft versus recognition is noteworthy, host disease (GVH). He ex- the background story is even plains, “This is essentially more compelling. when the two immune sys- In January of 2006, tems (mine and my sister’s) after several weeks of flu-like were battling within me. . . . symptoms, Gilyard was diag- Meanwhile, my sister’s im- nosed with acute myeloge- mune system was also bat- nous leukemia (AML). He tling the leukemic blood went to Mayo Clinic for a cells; this is known as graft second opinion and was versus leukemia (GVL). After scheduled for a bone marrow several weeks of GVH and transplant, which entailed Leukemia campaigners Scott Gilyard ’83 and Ami Cerwin ’04 GVL playing havoc with both chemotherapy and full-body my body and the leukemia, I radiation to eliminate his had a blood test that came old immune system and wipe out the leukemia. He was hospitalized for the back normal. I guess you could call the combination of the GVH and GVL—re- transplant and for the 100 days post-transplant. “I was very fortunate be- gardless of the complications—a blessing in surprise, because shortly after cause my sister was a perfect match,” Gilyard says. “Normally, any one sibling that blood test, a bone marrow biopsy also came back normal. That was Aug. has a 25 percent chance of being a match, and I have only one sibling.” 2, 2006—I was in remission, and I have been ever since!” While Gilyard recuperated at Mayo Clinic, his friends feverishly led Gilyard had lost nearly 70 pounds, and the new objective was for him to fundraising efforts in his honor, raising over $43,000 in his honor over an regain his weight, strength, and general health. He maintains a regimen of eight-week period to help him earn the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Man several antibiotics, antifungals, and antivirals to protect what he describes as of the Year award. Man and Woman of the Year candidates and their support “my fledgling immune system.” He adds, “I’m being weaned off steroids, and groups raised a record $96,000 for the society’s campaign in 2006 (the third perhaps in a year I will be medication-free.” year in Minnesota). “I cannot adequately express my appreciation for the prayers, support, Behind the scenes, a leadership team of society volunteers is instrumental meals, and help with transportation provided by so many of our friends from to building the campaign’s success—by nominating the select group of our community (Medina, MN), children’s school (Providence Academy), church fundraisers and by staging the Grand Finale Gala. Coincidentally, Ami Cerwin (St. Barnabas Lutheran in Plymouth), work (Medco Health) and, of course, ’04 was the 2006 event planner. Cerwin had volunteered her time and talents family,” Gilyard says. “One of the most rewarding blessings to come from this in memory of her mother, Lauri, who died of AML in December of 2002. harrowing experience is to feel the love and support of friends and family After graduating from Gustavus, Cerwin had moved to Boston, where she when you really need it. My friends from Gustavus were among the first to pursued event planning for Hilton and Sheraton hotels. During this period she rush to my side and offer support. Humor and silence, tears and laughs, physi- first volunteered for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. In 2004, she signed cal presence and e-mail/CaringBridge (internet) entries were never-ending. I up for one of the society’s “Team in Training” events and trained to run a half can’t imagine going through this without these wonderful people. The same marathon in Bermuda. “I raised $4,500 in my mother’s memory, and crossing was true of those we know through our children’s school. . . . Lisa was an ab- that finish line in Bermuda is a moment I will never forget,” she says. “And, I solute rock for me! The kids were incredibly supportive, while trying to live am grateful to my family, friends, and community, including Gustavus, be- normal lives at school, in sports, jobs, etc. My parents basically put 2006 on cause all of them were a huge support by organizing benefits, concerts, and hold to either be with me or to relieve Lisa so that she could be with the kids other special fundraising events—in addition to their kind words and shoul- part of the nearly six months that I lived in Rochester and recuperated in ders.” Medina.” Cerwin moved back to Minnesota in January 2006, taking a position as Gilyard returned to work on January 2, 2007, after more than 11 months event planner for Greater Twin Cities United Way. She also contacted the out because of disability. Today, both Gilyard and Cervin are 2007 Man and Golden Valley Leukemia & Lymphoma Society office to volunteer for the 2006 Woman of the Year leadership team members. Ironically, they did not know of Man and Woman of the Year campaign. With help from society staff and vol- their “AML connection,” nor that they are both Gustavus grads, until they unteers, she led the orchestration of an extremely successful and memorable began planning for the society’s 2007 recognition event. The 2007 campaign Grand Finale Gala at St. Anthony Main Event Centre in Minneapolis. will officially begin April 12, and it will be capped nine weeks later at a Grand Gilyard had every intention of attending the June Grand Finale Gala (out Finale Gala on June 14. of the approximate 225 people who attended the gala, more than 80 of them The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is the largest funding agency of blood were Gilyard supporters). Unfortunately, complications prevented him from cancer research in the world. At least 75 percent of all fundraising dollars is being present to accept his award—only days before the gala, Gilyard’s doc- dedicated to its programs. Since its founding in 1949, the Society has invest- tors advised him to remain at Mayo and have a lung biopsy because he had ed more than $483 million for research specifically targeting leukemia, lym- been suffering from inflammation. phoma, and myeloma. To learn more about the society and its programs, visit Ninety days post-transplant, Gilyard’s white cells began to show abnormal www.lls.org/mn/man&woman. activity, and he relapsed back into a leukemic phase. He and his wife, Lisa

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Earns prestigious public health nancial analysis for Pharmaceutical Matthew Gennrich, St. Louis Park, is fellowship Strategies Group Darcee a lab technician for Cargill Bonnie Madsen Brueshoff ’79, deputy VanHouten Brinkman, Rochester, is Theresa Gienapp, St. Paul, is associ- director of the Dakota County Public employed at Mayo Clinic Sports ate director of development for the Health Department, has been named a Medicine Jessica Hall Burns, St. St. Paul Chamber Orchestra Eric 2006 Robert Wood Johnson Executive Paul, is a designer at Parascope Gilbertson, Bemidji, is a foot and Nurse Fellow. The national fellowship Design Tara Pals Cadenhead, Lake ankle surgeon for Merit Care Health program develops leaders who will guide Elmo, is a human resources general- Systems Sara Wendel Greene, improvements in the U.S. health care ist for Target Corporation Chris Denver, CO, is human resources man- system, and Brueshoff is one of only 20 Cagle, Fridley, is a student at ager for McClain Finlon Advertising nurses in executive leadership roles University of St. Thomas Erica Josh Grigg, Carthage, NY, is a first nationwide awarded the prestigious Ciesielski Chaikin, Cypress, TX, is lieutenant in the U.S. Army deployed fellowship this year. Through an instructor at Cy-Fair College to Iraq Mark Gritter, Eagan, is a mentorship, seminars, and an Adam Chose, St. Louis Park, is ac- software engineer for Sun independent learning plan, the three- count manager for Group 3 Marketing Microsystems, Inc. Jason year program provides an opportunity to develop critical leadership skills and to Nicole Engel Chose, St. Louis Groenewold, Salt Lake City, UT, co- collaborate with nursing and healthcare leaders throughout the country. In Park, is working at The Foursome founded the Healthy Environment addition, Brueshoff will conduct a leadership project with support from the Leah Schultz Cook, Savage, is senior Alliance of Utah Jeffrey Dakota County Public Health Department and funding from the Robert Wood communications specialist for Gustafson, St. Louis Park, is pastor Johnson Foundation. Thomson West Matthew Cords, to families and director of congrega- “The Executive Nurse Fellowship provides an opportunity for me to work with Apple Valley, is a medical sales rep- tional care at Lord of Life Church a nationally recognized team of experts and leaders from around the country,” resentative for OraPharma/Johnson Trisha Niemi Haapoja, Hopkins, is a says Brueshoff, “and to bring this collective knowledge back to improve public & Johnson Elizabeth Mitchell pediatric nurse practitioner at health in Dakota County.” Couchman, Edina, is a teacher at Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of In her current position as deputy public health director, Brueshoff, who Highlands Elementary in Edina Minnesota Andy Hagen, earned her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Minnesota in 1989, Jeffrey Couchman, Edina, is vice Minneapolis, is assistant swimming manages and provides leadership for three major program areas: family health, president at Benfield Robert coach and assistant director of out- health promotion, and correctional health. She works under the direction of Pat Cramer, Verona, WI, is an account- door education at Gustavus Jina Gebert Adams ’70, public health director, who is also a Gustavus alumna. ing assistant at Middleton Faurot Hagen, Minneapolis, is ge- Gustavus ties run in the family as well: Bonnie is married to David Brueshoff Community Bank Matthew netic counselor for Park Nicollet ’77, and their son, Ben, is a member of the Class of 2005. Dahmen, Moorhead, is national ac- Health Services Emily Schlough The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is the nation’s largest philanthropy count manager for Student Hamilton, Minneapolis, is marketing devoted exclusively to improving the health and healthcare of all Americans. Assistance Foundation Trisha manager for University of Minnesota Danielson, Plymouth, is staffing co- Press Christian Hanninen, ordinator for Boston Scientific Shakopee, is a logistics consultant at Jennifer Mull Daskal, Blacksburg, C. H. Robinson Company Ann VA, teaches fifth-grade math and sci- Hanson, Union Grove, WI, is a refer- ence at Harding Elementary School ence librarian at the Kenosha Public Holly Wangsness Dau, Edina, is a Library Corey Haugen, Austin, is homemaker Christopher technology/data specialist for the Donaldson, Minneapolis, is account Austin ISD Aimee Linson Hawes, manager for Best Buy Corporate Forest Lake, is a student at Benjamin Ellerbusch, Collegeville, Metropolitan State University and a PA, is an engineer with Lockheed police officer for the City of Martin Corp. Nicole Elver, Minneapolis Julie Heer Heno, Alexandria, VA, is an attorney with Victoria, is a stay-at-home mom the U.S. Securities and Exchange Josh Heugel, Blaine, is a sales engi- Commission Alana Gustafson neer for Imaje USA Alex Hill, Erickson, New Hope, is a stay-at- Minneapolis, is senior scientist for home mom Lars Ericson, Medtronic, Inc. Sarah Peterson Empty nest with three at Gustavus Morgantown, WV, is a senior scientist Hill, Minneapolis, is clinical study Phil and Holly Nelson’s home in Lakeville is quieter this year with all three of for ManTech International Sheila coordinator for Medtronic, Inc. their children enrolled at Dad’s alma mater. Pictured from left are Phil ’82, Tanata Eyler, Waynesboro, PA, is a Shelley Weber Hillestad, Morton, is Holly, Drew ’07, Melinda ’08, and Lane ’10. fishery biologist for the U.S. Fish & director of health services at Wildlife Services Andrew Feyder, Garnette Gardens James St. Paul, works in new sales develop- Hultgren, Farmington, is an account of First State Bank and Trust Jon Jennifer Blake-Krueger, ment at Aveda Corp. Kari executive at Wells Fargo Institutional Bentley, St. Paul, is an engineer for Manitowoc, WI, is an administrative Fletcher, St. Paul, is a clinical social Lending David Imdieke, St. Paul, Andersen Windows Neil Bentley, assistant for the Valders Area School worker in psychiatry at the VA is information technology business Wake Forest, NC, is market manager District Corey Bloom, Bend, OR, Medical Center Rochelle Carlson analyst for University of Minnesota at BASF Corp. and a graduate student is a research chemist for Bend Fredrick, Beaver Dam, WI, is a vet- Elizabeth Bomier Irish, St. Paul, in business at Duke University Research Inc. Amy DeVille erinarian at Wyllow Pet Hospital is a stay-at-home mom Amanda Mara Berkland, Oak Park, IL, teach- Boschee, Pella, IA, is a senior clini- Jennifer Gallus, Minneapolis, is an Marine Johnston, Powell, WY, es communication at North Central cal trial leader at Medtronic Grant occupational therapist for Fairview teaches seventh-grade social studies College Sarah Bezek, New Haven, Boulanger, Minneapolis, teaches Hospitals & Healthcare Systems at Powell Middle School Jodi CT, is an emergency medicine resi- Spanish immersion in the Travis Garms, Lakewood, CO, is a Justman, Fife, WA, teaches at dent at Yale-New Haven Hospital Robbinsdale ISD Kara Pauly senior manager at Ernst & Young Evergreen Lutheran High School Kari Binning, Minneapolis, is mem- Breeggemann, Jordan, is self-em- Brad Garry, Lakeville, is a senior sys- Dania Spies Kamp, Sturgeon Lake, is bership and finance assistant for ployed Molly Ess Breimhorst, tem analyst at Minnesota a physician at Gateway Clinic Ole Seward Co-op Grocery & Deli Chaska, is director of pricing and fi- Life/Securian Financial Group Karstad, Nicollet, is general opera-

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tions manager at Krohn Farm & Grain Dawn Kelling, Rochester, is a so- cial worker for Olmsted County Brenda Kelm, Eagan, is an on-call obstetrics nurse at Methodist Hospital and a chemotherapy nurse at Minnesota Oncology Aaron Kiemele, Minneapolis, is a technolo- gy analyst at Robins, Kaplan, Miller, and Cerisi Heidi Rietz Kimmel, Burnsville, is a physician assistant in family medicine at Edina Sports, Health, and Wellness Shawn Kirsch, Cottage Grove, is manufac- turing technology and regulatory manager for 3M Cortney Kittleson, Stoughton, WI, is an ad- ministrative assistant at Disabilities Determination Bureau Tracy Prin Klaphake, Crystal, is a stay-at-home GreenBank officials, USAID representatives, and several microenterprise clients from the rural Philippines met with U.S. mom Heather Crosbie Krier, East Ambassabor Kristie Kenney (seated, center) when she visited the bank’s Cagayan de Oro branch in June 2006. John Owens Bethel, is a counselor in the Spring ’84, MABS program manager, is seated to her right. Lake Park ISD Shelley Wagner Kruse, Farley, IA, is an account and service manager at Cottingham & Supporting Microentrepreneurism in the Philippines Butler Angela Peck Lacis, Centerville, is corporate controller John Owens ’84, chief of party for Microenterprise Access to Banking Services (MABS) in the Philippines, and his associates at for MedTox Laboratories, Inc. the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) have come up with a whole new way for microenterprise clients to Ryan Lamberty, Minneapolis, is ath- send and receive money as well as to pay loans and make deposits all via their cell phones. letics director at Southwest High Through its microfinance program in the Philippines, USAID has found a way for Filipino microentrepreneurs to make loan School Kristie Larson, Maple payments with text messaging, which can help lower transaction costs significantly. The new service, called G-Cash, essentially Grove, is an account manager at ID turns a cell phone into an “electronic wallet” that people can use to send and receive payments via text message. Filipinos can Wholesaler Kristin Ganyo Larson, use G-Cash to make payments to utility companies, pay tuition to schools, make purchases at retail outlets like Shakey’s Pizza Apple Valley, teaches deaf and hard and McDonalds, and even pay business registration fees. of hearing wih ISD #196 Kris The Philippines may be the text-messaging capital of the world. About 33 million Filipinos own cell phones and send an Hensrud Larson, Minnetonka, is cer- estimated 200 million text messages a day. But there is more to text messaging than personal communications. As of March tified physician assistant for 2006, 1.3 million people were using the G-Cash system, which handles about $100 million per day. This includes microenter- Eisenstadt Allergy and Asthma prise clients using their phones to bank. Stephanie Lathrop, St. Louis, MO, is “Using cell phones to send and receive money isn’t just something that big businesses can use,” says John Owens, chief of a Ph.D. candidate in immunology at party for MABS since 2001. “It can change the way rural microentrepreneurs operate and make a living.” Washington University Jamie Once the service is more widely used, loan officers will travel less and spend more time processing loans and increasing the Embretson Lauinger, Lino Lakes, quality and size of their loan portfolios. This saves banks valuable staff time and travel costs. According to Owens, savings are teaches at Central Park Elementary already being passed on to bank clients through reduced service fees and lower interest rates. School in Roseville Stacey “This new mobile-phone banking opportunity can help strengthen rural banks in the Philippines,” he says. “Using mobile Pauling Lauseng, Chanhassen, is ac- phones to send and receive money allows rural banks to expand their services to clients in rural areas without increasing costs counting manager for Bergquist Co. or taking on additional risk.” Josh Leal, Jordan, is production Accepting payments through text message also reduces the risks associated with the collection and transfer of money in manager for Gemini Athletic Wear the field. Loan officers, who would normally carry around large amounts of cash while collecting payments from rural borrow- Jill Rydberg Lesseig, Anchorage, ers, have in the past been a target for theft and robbery. The system is also safer for microentrepreneurs, many of whom travel AK, is an RN at Providence Alaska long distances to do their banking. Now, with mobile-phone banking, this is beginning to change. Medical Center Karla Ash Lien, Earlier this year, MABS helped to gain approval from the Central Bank to expand the ability of rural banks to provide G- Coon Rapids, is a paralegal for Cash services and also helped to facilitate Central Bank approval for interested and qualified rural banks. To get these banks Johnson & Turner Attorneys at Law prepared to process mobile-phone banking transactions using the G-Cash platform, Owens’ MABS team developed manuals and Matthew Lindberg, Minnetonka, trained staff at more than 200 rural banks. is a veterinarian at Village Animal The use of mobile-phone banking represents the latest step forward in one of USAID’s most successful microfinance proj- Hospital Cherie Litwiller, Luanda, ects to date. MABS, launched in 1997 with only four participating banks, leverages the Philippines’ existing network of rural Angola, is IB chemistry and biology banks around the country to provide financial services to microentrepreneurs in rural areas. teacher at Luanda International Today, the MABS team works with more than 80 rural banks and 275 branch offices to help them profitably expand their School and also serves as the services to low-income entrepreneurs. Most of the participating banks now have profitable microfinance loan portfolios and school’s community and service co- have expanded their deposit services, leading them to expand their services to more rural clients. ordinator; she has been teaching In the past eight years, more than 750,000 micro loans, totaling more than $165 million, have been disbursed to more overseas for seven years, in Bahrain, than 260,000 microentrepreneurs. More importantly, participants have also expanded their savings services and now manage Amsterdam, Netherlands, and for the more than 880,000 micro deposit accounts. MABS has expanded to serve all regions of the Philippines in response to growing past two years in Angola, where she demand for training in microfinance best practices. teaches ex pat students from all over The program’s success prompted a visit last June to one of the participating rural banks (the Cagayan de Oro branch of the the world whose parents either work GreenBank of Caraga) by the U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines, Kristie Kenney, who recognized the major role played by for oil companies, NGOs, or other in- MABS and its microenterprise clients in the growth and expansion of GreenBank. ternational firms with branches in With mobile-phone banking, that expansion may accelerate even more. “Text messaging is so easy for people to do,” Angola Liz Fell Loken, Inver Owens says. “Text messaging and cell phones have changed the way Filipinos live and connect with each other—and we think Grove Heights, is employed by it will change microfinance.”

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Batz publishes leadership book Services Brian Ohnsorg, Prime Therapeutics Kathleen Leadership Matters is an executive handbook written Bloomington, is choir director at Schiltz, Seattle, WA, is a therapist by Paul Batz ’85 and his business partners Sandra Jordan High School Joy Olson- for Lake Shore Counseling Carrie Davis and Bob Barnett at MDA Leadership Consulting, McVay, West Melbourne, FL, is assis- Bauer Schliep, Zumbrota, teaches Minneapolis. The book was introduced in 2006 at tant branch manager for United Auto fifth grade in the Cannon Falls ISD the High Performance Leadership Forum held in Credit Corporation Heather Vinar Melanie Jacobs Schmidt, Faribault, Minneapolis. Batz and his partners articulate and Ordal, Faribault, is a sales associate is special education coordinator for explain the 13 roles leaders are expected to perform for Cable Connection & Supply Three Rivers Head Start Steven on a day-to-day basis by their subordinates. The Sara Gostomczik Orth, St. Peter, is Schmidt, Dellwood, is head of tech- book is for people who are learning to lead in director of student accounts at nology capital markets at Piper environments in which their organization has Gustavus Ashley Baker Owens, Jaffray Wes Schuck, Mankato, is placed a high degree of trust in them to make Ocala, FL, is owner/president of MO owner/operator of Two Fish the right things happen. MDA’s perspective is Properties Carrie Pearson, Recording Studios Laura Selby, that leadership is the most critical factor in Arlington, VA, received a master’s St. Louis Park, is in communications determining an organization’s success. degree as a physician assistant from at Xcel Energy Kate Blanchard Organizations that prosper and sustain success George Washington University Shiroff, Denver, CO, is program di- do so because of strong leaders. (For more Sara Nelson Perfetti, White Bear rector at Colorado CASA Kari information, visit www.mdaleadership.com.) Lake, is manuscript editor for Moody Shumaker, Paynesville, is a Hazelden Publishing Kate self-employed piano teacher Peterson, Minneapolis, is a librarian Shannon Siefken, Menomonie, WI, for Capella University Josh is a manufacturing engineer at 3M Peterson, Eden Prairie, is general Erik Skatvold, Moorhead, is den- manager of computing at Best Buy tist/owner of Skatvold Family Kara Buckner Peterson, Eden Dentistry Tara Madsen Smart, Prairie, is an advertising account di- Missoula, MT, is a school psycholo- rector at Fallon Worldwide Sarah gist at the Missoula Learning Peterson, Minneapolis, is worldwide Cooperative Jennifer Pleuss sales operations director at Fair Spande was selected as Labor Officer Isaac Corp. Jennie Wald Phillips, of the Year by Secretary of State Kensington, MD, is a doctoral stu- Condoleezza Rice and Secretary of dent in exercise physiology at Labor Elaine Chao Nathan Spande University of Maryland Mark is manager at Gecho & Garden Plotz, North Mankato, is program Preschool in Phnom Penh, Cambodia manager for National Center for Teresa Staats, Madison, NJ, is as- Bicycling & Walking Brian sistant fitness director at The Club at Plowman, Sun Prairie, WI, is an in- Woodbridge Kristi Svee dependent contractor for FedEx Stranberg, Waconia, is a patient care A sterling moment Ground Joanna Bultman supervisor for Fairview Southdale Patti Boyce Leaf ’87, Liz Austin Niblock ’87, and Brenda Frisk Erikstrup ’86 Plowman, Sun Prairie, WI, is a grad- Hospital Erin Augustine enjoyed their own mini-reunion when Silpada Designs independent uate student at University of Stuedemann, Andover, is a home- representatives convened at the Silpada Designs National Conference in Kansas Wisconsin-Madison Jason Quam, maker Mike Stuedemann, City last July. Silpada Designs markets sterling silver jewelry. Kenyon, received an MBA from Andover, is IT manager at Medtronic University of St. Thomas in Dawn Stueven, Hopkins, is urgent December Julie Buerkle care RN for University of Minnesota, Regions Health Specialty Center Miller, Eden Prairie, is a specialty Radniecki, New York Mills, is a stay- Boynton Health Service Marsha Brenda Magoba, Minneapolis, works pharmacy coordinator at Fairview at-home mom Ramona Patten Pinney Sullivan, Le Sueur, is an ob- for the City of Minneapolis Martha University Medical Center Michael Radosevich, Duluth, is a credentialer stetrics nurse at Immanuel St. Malinski, Minneapolis, is director of Miller, Plymouth, is accounting at the Duluth Clinic Rauha Joseph’s Hospital Josh Swenson, the Center for Community Work at manager at Interstate Companies Rahkola, Beaverton, OR, is a gradu- Minneapolis, works for the ING College of St. Catherine Betsy Nathan Miller, Eau Claire, WI, is an ate student in physics at University Foundation Angela Sands Maloney-Leaf, New Hope, is a dance assistant professor of physics and as- of Oregon Shawn Rasmussen, Thieringer, Eden Prairie, is a senior instructor for Main Street School of tronomy at University of Wisconsin- Crosby, is a self-employed consultant analyst for Northwest Airlines Kia Performing Arts Melissa Dahlke Eau Claire Sarah Marohn Miller, Sara Chapo Rippe, Eden Prairie, is Thomas, Burnsville, is compliance Maltman, Manitowoc, WI, is associ- Eau Claire, WI, is a self-employed a physical therapist for Fairview analyst for Ameriprise Financial ate pastor at Faith Lutheran Church music teacher Heather Moky, Institute for Athletic Medicine Services Emily Sanvick in Valders Jennifer Gould Chicago, IL, is a physical therapist at Susie Rodenkirchen, Honolulu, HI, Thompson, Lindstrom, is a shift su- Marshall, Lake Elmo, is a finance six the Swedish Covenant Hospital is education coordinator for The pervisor for Starbucks Amy sigma black belt at 3M Erin Rob Mousel, Hanover, is a paramedic Dolphin Institute Brian Rolig, Tobias-Rogness, Lake City, works at Mathern, St. Paul, is development at North Memorial Medical Center Minneapolis, teaches at North Junior Bluff View Elementary Elizabeth director at Mendota Homes Sarah Nelson Mueller, Eden Prairie, High School in Minnetonka Joy Haugen Todd, Brownton, is a child Michael McCue, St. Paul, is director is a Mary Kay consultant Gretchen Bierbaum Rundell, Watertown, is a support officer at McLeod County of development for Benilde-St. Nelson, Edina, is internet programs major account executive at Pitney Social Service Center Mark Margaret Tami Brown McQuoid, manager at GMAC-RFC Sarah Bowes Amy Lavin, Bloomington, Tomforde, Houston, TX, is a professor Chanhassen, is an RN in labor and Ulwelling Nguyen, Rochester, is is a merchandise leader at Best Buy in the Department of Mathematics at delivery at Methodist Hospital MOST program coordinator at the Kristi Edmondson Samaddar, University of Houston Stef Matthew Menge, St. Paul, is a postal Mayo Medical Center Peter Phoenix, AZ, is a pediatrician at St. Tucker, Fridley, is a manager at worker for the Internal Revenue O’Malia, Pasadena, CA, is minister to Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center PricewaterhouseCoopers Joleen Service Tiffany Wild Mikolichek, youth and family at Hill Avenue Shelley Wolfgram Sanchez, Hubbard Turja, Bloomington, is Winsted, works part-time in human Lutheran Church Kathie Kienetz Shakopee, is director of specialty chief resident at University of resources at TCF Bank Emily Oberg, Mankato, works at Pediatric pharmacy vendor management at Minnesota Department of Internal

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Medicine April Valentine, St. Peter, is interim study abroad adviser at Gustavus Kevin Vanderwerf Myers, Minneapolis, is senior cre- ative producer for Fox 9/MY 29 Karin Foster Vavrichek, Minnetonka, is a loan associate at Fidelity Bank Andrew Velishek, South St. Paul, is a personal financial representative at Primerica Financial Services Jamie Vicha, Minneapolis, is case assistant for Larson King, LLP and graduated with a paralegal degree from Minnesota School of Business Associates Emily Vrieze, Portland, OR, is an RN at Hennepin County Medical Center Tina Smith Walker, St. Louis Park, is working in nursing at Shalom Home Katy Hultman Westby, Roseville, is a certified registered nurse anesthetist for Northwest Anesthesia Carmen Westerberg, Chicago, IL, is a postdoctoral fellow at Northwestern University Adam Westrum, Princeton, is a field serv- ice engineer for Konica Minolta Business Solutions Jeana The big 4-0 Ruehling Wibstad, Gaylord, teaches Six members of the Class of ’88 took a “40th-birthday vacation trip,” without husbands and kids, to Captiva Island for a second grade in the Sibley East week. Celebrating the milestone are, from left, Anne Sarkinen White, Mary Schoenfelder Lee, Kari Hubbard Witt, Julie Schools Stephanie Wiltgen, Eagle Elvestrom Kuehn, Kris Amundson Gritters, and JoJo Wackerfuss Quackenbush. Rock, CA, is pre-school teacher at Neighborhood Schools Staci Halverson Winter, Andover, is stu- Carr, Maple Grove, teaches kinder- crow officer for Alliance Title for Tabula Rasa Steven Hahn, dent teaching at Jefferson garten in the Minneapolis ISD Shelley Kuehn Ohnsorg, Minneapolis, is a Realtor with Elementary Jessica McGregor Robert Castille, Greensburg, PA, is Bloomington, is choir director at Minneapolis Direct Ben Hallberg, Wittig, Germantown, WI, is athlet- tennis coach at Duquesne University Olson Middle School in Bloomington Grand Marais, is an insurance agent ic/activities director for Greenfield and tennis pro at Lakeview Racket Sarah McCormick Rahkola, at Luther Mountain Corp. Theresa School District Erik Wood, Club Karen Delgehausen, West Beaverton, OR, is an internal medi- Faltesek Hoffoss, Minneapolis, is a Minneapolis, is a marketing special- St. Paul, is a talent manager at Pro cine resident at Providence St. women’s health nurse practitioner at ist at Image Sensing Systems Kate Staff Pete Eklund, Farmington, is Vincent Medical Center Benjamin Planned Parenthood Jessica Youngdahl, St. Paul, is OCOS manag- a personal trainer at Lifetime Fitness Reitan, Chaska, is an attorney with Floren Johnson, Kenyon, is a er for Ordway Center for the and a student in the cardiac sonog- the Reitan Law Office David women’s healthcare nurse practition- Performing Arts Kathryn Durfee raphy program at Argosy University Rippe, Eden Prairie, is an attending er student at University of Minnesota Zabell, Philadelphia, PA, is a post- Matthew Engel, Maple Grove, physician for Allina-Sister Kenny Joe Knutson, Massillon, OH, man- doctoral fellow at Purdue University practices law for the Engel Firm PLLC Rehab Maura Shuttleworth, St. ages the retail gallery of P. Graham Kathryn Zibell, Kansas City, MO, and was chosen one of Minnesota Paul, a civil litigation and election Dunn, Inc. Justin Lind-Ayres, is a price loan support accountant Rising Stars/Super Lawyers for 2007 law attorney with Weinblatt & Clarkston, GA, is associate pastor at for the USDA Jeremy Zwart, Megan Gregor-Grossman, St. Gaylord in St. Paul, was profiled in Good Shepherd Lutheran Church Savage, is director/general services Bonifacius, received a master’s de- the Oct./Nov. 2006 issue of Law & Fred Palm, Long Island City, NY, is a for McGladrey & Pullen LLP. gree in English curriculum at Politics magazine for her out-of-court doctoral student in education admin- University of Minnesota and teaches activities: she is active with USA istration, leadership and policy at Class Agents: language in the Waconia School Powerlifting and the reigning nation- Fordham University and is assistant Gigi Wait Dobosenski, District Angela Colt Hultgren, al bench press champion in her dean of faculty development and di- 98 Erin Tripp Halverson Farmington, is an RN at Gillette weight division Jennifer Nelson versity at Columbia University e-mail: [email protected] Children’s Hospital Pete Johnson, Tricker, Omaha, NE, is an associate Joshua Preiss, Chicago, IL, received Kari Seidel Aase, St. Paul, teaches Valparaiso, IN, is an assistant profes- attorney at Baird, Holm Law Firm a Ph.D. in philosophy from first grade at Coweren Elementary sor in mechanical engineering at Becky Lynn Vanderwerf Myers, University of Chicago and is visiting School Heidi Anderson Bonner, Valparaiso University Joshua Minneapolis, is director of therapeu- assistant professor at Loyola Rotterdam, NY, is a Ph.D. student in Lang, Minneapolis, is a human rights tic recreation for Sholom Home West University Chicago Nicole Garms criminal justice at University of worker for St. Stephen’s Shelter Jennifer Viljaste Buddensiek, Pudwell, Maple Valley, WA, is human Albany Christopher Boudreau, Keegan O’Brien Louis, Colorado Vadnais Heights, is a staff physician resources manager for National Mankato, is a marketing representa- Springs, CO, is a middle school sci- in internal medicine at Abbott Communications Services, Inc. tive for Federated Insurance Neal ence language teacher in the Northwestern Hospital Rebecca Julie Landreman Sulamoyo, Campbell, Pittsburgh, PA, is a resi- Colorado Springs Public Schools Nelson Feyder, St. Paul, works for Kenosha, WI, teaches kindergarten dent physician in anesthesia at Sara Olson McConnell, New Prague, the Minnesota Attorney General’s in Kenosha Kirsten Bland University of Pittsburgh Medical teaches first grade in the Jordan ISD Office Mike Fryar, Eden Prairie, is Walters, Eagan, is in the Office of Center Keith Carlson Fredrick, and is a graduate student in educa- a counselor at Colle + Mcvoy, Inc. Research and Sponsored Programs at Beaver Dam, WI, is a biologist at tion at St. Mary’s University Brian Laura Horstman Gennrich, St. Louis College of St. Catherine Melissa Agrecol Corp. Jessica Hansen McVay, West Melbourne, FL, is es- Park, is head productions manager McDougall Zuel, St. Louis Park, is in

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Kelliher elected Minnesota Heights, is a mental health case uate student in chemistry at House Speaker manager for Hennepin County and University of Minnesota Joe Margaret Anderson Kelliher ’90, performs with the saxophone quartet Beckendorf, Burnsville, does crew Minneapolis, has been elected Speaker Take Four Scott Crowell, Eden scheduling at Sun Country Airlines of the Minnesota House of Prairie, is a professional soccer play- Katy Becker, Woodbury, is a gradu- Representatives, becoming only the er for the Arizona Sahuaros Meg ate student in holistic health at second woman in Minnesota history to Dimpfel, Seattle, WA, received a College of St. Catherine Brooke hold the position. Kelliher was elected master’s degree in occupational ther- Bemmels, Richfield, teaches kinder- to the House in 1998 and worked as an apy from University of Washington garten at New Spirit Primary School aide to two legislative leaders. In the Leah Stafki Greavu, Beverly Hills, Emily VanHee Berg, Clements, is house she is regarded as an expert on CA, is sales coordinator at Maharam a Head Start home visitor at Western the state budget and has been an Jesse Hedge Hohenstein, Community Action Kate Reiman advocate of public subsidies such as the Cornelius, NC, is talent management Bergstrom, St. Peter, teaches health Guthrie Theater and planned Twins consultant for Lowe’s Ashley and physical education in the ballpark. Although representing an Jensen, Rochester, is a resident Cleveland Public Schools Katie urban district, Kelliher is an advocate for statewide issues of healthcare, physician in radiation oncology at Howe Bertrand, Wamego, KS, is a education, environment, renewable energy, and reduced property taxes. Mayo Clinic Adam D. Johnson, graduate research assistant in biolo- Minneapolis, is a financial aid advis- gy at Kansas State University er for High-Tech Institute Steve Biljan, St. Paul, is an MBA Matthew Lee, St. Paul, is a librarian student at University of Minnesota at the James J. Hill Library Carlson School of Management Jacqueline Lindo, Milwaukee, WI, Sarah Bjornson, Minneapolis, re- received a master’s degree in art ceived a master’s degree in arts/non- therapy from Mount Mary College and profit management from City is an art therapist at the Village at University of London and now works Manor Park. Also, Jacquie and Dawn in the admission office at Capella Marie Schmidt finalized their domes- University Jenny Messner Bland, tic partnership on July 19, 2006, in Tucson, AZ, is a graduate student in the city of Milwaukee Jackie counseling at University of Arizona Moen Miller, Burnsville, is a recov- Mike Bland, Tucson, AZ, is a ery analyst at Ingenix JR Roever, Ph.D. student in planetary science at Milwaukee, WI, is an attorney for University of Arizona Christopher Cook & Frank S.C. Christian Bremner, Duluth, is a market analyst White, Atlanta, GA, is a pilot for Air at Knight Ridder Jeff Brown, Band connections Wisconsin Airlines Corporation Delano, is an environmental health The 17th annual Gustavus Honor Band Festival was held at Gustavus in early Traci Faschingbauer Wilson, St. specialist for Hennepin County November 2006. Led by Douglas Nimmo, professor of music and director of the Louis, MO, received a master of arts Sara Heroff Buffie, St. Paul Park, wind orchestras at the College, the festival is a two-day, intensive instrumental degree in political science from teaches kindergarten in the music experience for talented high school musicians. More than 90 students from University of Missouri-St. Louis. Maplewood/North St. Paul/Oakdale 42 high schools participated in this year’s festival, including two flutists from ISD Andrew Bussey, Wheaton, IL, Centennial High School in Circle Pines, Rachel Guptill and Rochelle Biljan. Guptill Class Agents: is employed by Terra Firma is no stranger to the music program at Gustavus: Her father, Wally, is a 1981 Katherine Medbery Construction Laura Paddack graduate of Gustavus and her brother, David, is a sophomore and a member of 02 Oleson, Karen Childs, Brookline, MA, is MRI tech the Gustavus Wind Orchestra. What’s more, her band director, Becky Schmidt Warkentien aide for Newton Wellesley Weiland, is also a Gustavus graduate and an alumna of the Gustavus Wind e-mail: [email protected] Hospital/Shields MRI Kevin Chun, Orchestra. Pictured with Nimmo (center) are from left Becky Schmidt Weiland Kirsten Williamschen Ahlberg, St. Ann Arbor, MI, received a B.S. de- ’88, her students Rochelle Biljan and Rachel Guptill, and Rachel’s brother, Paul, teaches eighth grade at gree in transportation design from David Guptill ’09. Meadowview Elementary in Art Center of Design and is a cre- Farmington Jeremy 5th ative designer for Calty Design Ahlgren, Menomonee ANNIVERSARY Research (Toyota Design the master of science in nurse anes- Community Council Stephanie Falls, WI, received an Oct. 12 & 13 Network) Lisa Abdo thesia program at Minneapolis Huble Morris, Minneapolis, teaches MBA from Cardinal Stritch 2007 Cisewski, Lino Lakes, teaches School of Anesthesia. in the Brooklyn Center ISD Tara University and is a financial second grade in the Spring Lake Makowskyj Olsa, Aurora, IL, is a po- analyst at Guaranty Bank Park ISD Andie Coates, Class Agents: lice officer for the Bloomingdale Kyle Allen, Dallas, TX, received an McKinleyville, CA, is housing special- Corey Bartlett, Police Department Matt Quam, MD from Tulane University and is a ist for Arcata House, Inc. Daryn 00 Bonnie Dahlke Arden Hills, is a graduate student in resident physician at University of Collins, Duluth, is a graduate stu- e-mail: [email protected] marketing at University of St. Texas Southwestern Christine dent in biology at University of Sonia Mascarenhas Barker, Thomas Richard Wong, Weber Anderson, Maple Grove, is Minnesota Melanie Grell Minneapolis, is resident naturalist at Minneapolis, is a student in photog- account operations support lead for Connolly, Brookfield, WI, is an MBA Bell Museum of Natural History raphy at Minnesota College of Art General Mills Jake Anderson, Las student at University of Wisconsin Jessica Carlson Bell, Robbinsdale, is and Design. Cruces, NM, is a graduate student in Katy Duncan Davenport, Savage, is a buyer for Macy’s Greg Holker, cognitive psychology at New Mexico a senior associate at Minneapolis, head soccer coach at Class Agents: State University Michael PricewaterhouseCoopers Angela Augsburg, was named MIAC Soccer Cassie Carver Larson, Anderson, Pine City, is a self-em- Muck Davis, Omaha, NE, is a gradu- Coach of the Year Kelli Justesen, 01 Hal DeLaRosby ployed insurance agent Jessica ate student in physical therapy at Chaska, is studying for an MBA at e-mail: [email protected] Fredrickson Bamford, Seward, AK, University of Nebraska Medical University of St. Thomas Sarah Jason Ahlberg, St. Paul, is employed substitute-teaches for the Kenai Center Lisa Fitzsimmons Davis, Lampi Kidwell, St. Paul, is executive at McKesson Medical Carolyn Peninsula Borough School District Vernon Center, is an RN at Immanual director of the Lexington-Hamline Clemen Bollinger, Inver Grove Beau Barker, Minneapolis, is a grad- St. Joseph’s Hospital Jessica

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Reed Deegan, North St. Paul, teach- Elk River ISD Elizabeth Lullaby becomes children’s book es in the Mendota Heights ISD Grzechowiak, Minneapolis, is vice Hushabye Blushabye is the title of a new children’s Beth McBroom Dinger, Barnum, is president at Phamous Group Seth book written by Peter Bloedel ’90, director of band director for grades 5–12 and Guggisberg, Naples, FL, is a loan of- theatre at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato. general music teacher for grades K–6 ficer at Oak Street Mortgage Beth The book began life as a song that Bloedel in the Barnum ISD Justin Dinger, Hall, Burnsville, received a master’s composed back in 1999 for the Divers, the four- Barnum, is a paraprofessional in the degree in education from Hamline piece band he plays with. After fans began Cloquet Schools Brooke Dirtzu, University Sarah Jorgenson suggesting that it would make a great book, Cottage Grove, is an administrator at Hallberg, Grand Marais, works at bandmate and colleague Andy Overn, an art Seward Redesign Jake Java Moose Espresso Mitch professor at Bethany, got around to illustrating Dobosenski, Duluth, is a lab techni- Harrison, Platteville, WI, is a gradu- it during a sabbatical a few years ago, and cian at Lens Crafters Kristin ate student in regional planning at now a local press has printed it. Copies are Donley, Minneapolis, received a Cornell University Mandy Havnen, available through the Gustavus Book Mark Ph.D. in physical therapy from Winston-Salem, NC, is a graduate (800/847-9307 or University of Minnesota and is a student in biomedical engineering at www.bookmark.gustavus.edu) physical therapist at the Institute for Wake Forest University Katie Athletic Medicine Brandon Hein, Minneapolis, is a specialty Dunigan, Blaine, is a CPA for CBIZ sales representative at Forest Recycled art Nick Dwyer, Rockford, is employed Pharmaceuticals Chad Henke, Art and recycling united in “Biographical Extensions I,” the November exhibition at Cargill Annalisa Eckman, St. Waconia, is a financial consultant for in the UBS 12x12: New Artists/New Work series at the Museum of Contemporary Paul, received an M.D. degree from Thrivent Financial Shelly Art (MCA) in Chicago. The exhibition was mounted by Material Exchange, a University of Minnesota Medical Hochhalter, St. Paul, is a writer for collective of three Chicago-based artists including John Preus ’93 that aims to School and is a pediatric resident University of Minnesota Kristin minimize unnecessary waste through the creative redesign and reuse of objects. physician at University of Minnesota Hoffman-Peavler, Greensburg, PA, is For the project, Material Exchange collaborated with nine additional individuals Nikki Norton Ehrich, Lake Elmo, pediactrics oncology nurse at including students, friends, and other artists to give discarded MCA office and is an elementary teacher in the Pittsburgh Children’s Hospital building materials new life and value as sculptural art. Centennial ISD Carly Eichhorst, Paul Jabs, Jordan, is a senior labor For three months prior to their 12x12 exhibition, Material Exchange collected St. Paul, is a financial aid counselor specialist at Best Buy Annie and packaged various types of surplus and art-related waste from the MCA store, at Augsburg College Amy Holland Jessop, Waconia, is a self- warehouse, and office spaces. Out of these recycled materials Preus and his Ellingson-Itzin, Worcester, MA, re- employed daycare provider Erik fellow artists created both a site-specific and material-specific installation ceived an M.D. degree from Johnson, Lake Crystal, is in business featuring 2 x 2 x 2 foot sculptural cubes of trash including old brochures, used University of Minnesota and is a resi- development for Xiotech Corporation books and papers, surplus wood from art crates, and an old speaker. After the dent physician at University of Joel C. Johnson, Minneapolis, is MCA exhibition, the cubes were dispersed throughout Chicago to be used as Massachusetts Katie Weiss an attorney for Faegre & Benson LLP planters. Erickson, Minneapolis, is project ac- Justin Johnson, St. Paul, is an countant for Opus Corporation environmental geologist at Haley & Matt Erickson, Minneapolis, is work- Aldrich Katie Bartz Johnson, Kirchner, Naperville, IL, is a gradu- Laura Borning Marston, ing for Boston Scientific Katja Madison, WI, is a graduate student ate student in pharmacy at Watertown, NY, is a project manager Ericson, Columbia, MD, is case man- in clarinet performance at University Midwestern University Chicago at Stockamp & Associates Pete ager, emergency shelter for Domestic of Wisconsin Kristin Marie School of Pharmacy Melissa Marston, Watertown, NY, is captain Violence Center of Howard County Johnson, St. Paul, is an associate Klaas, Chicago, IL, is audience de- and battalion detachment command- Janelle Evenson, Mound, is a CPA at specialist in marketing operations at velopment manager at Emerald City er for the U.S. Army Courtney Boulay, Heutmaker, Zibell & Company Target Missy Mellema Johnson, Theatre Marika Koenitzer, Grant Martinez, Victoria, teaches Danielle Faribault, Minneapolis, Shakopee, is an RN at Fairview Brookfield, WI, received a master’s first grade at Pearson Elementary in is the Circle Program Associate at the Southdale Hospital Nicole degree in marketing technology from Shakopee Kristina Campbell Minneapolis Institute of Arts Barondeau Johnson, Minneapolis, is University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Mattson, St. Paul, is an RN at Trisha Loveland Fisher, Plymouth, a research associate for R&D Erin Kommerstad, Denver, CO, is a University of Minnesota Medical is district administrator for Dick’s Systems, Inc. Todd Johnson, graduate student in counseling psy- Center at Fairview Mike Metzger, Sporting Goods Michael Formas, Madison, WI, is a graduate student chology at University of Denver Minneapolis, is a financial adviser at Brighton, MA, is a senior hedge fund in physics at University of Wisconsin Jeffrey Kowalski, Salinas, CA, is a Ameriprise Financial Services accountant at Investors Bank and Trevor Johnson, Shakopee, is a medical student at Ross University Renee Carlson Meyer, Hugo, is Trust Nissa Peterson Fougner, mental health worker for Family Sarah Kruse, Northfield, is a natural- working at Lake Area Discovery Woodbury, received a master’s degree Networks and an M.S.W. student at ist at the Prairie Ecology Business Center Heidi Miller, Minneapolis, in physical therapy from College of College of St. Catherine/St. Thomas Center Betsy Kumagai, is account executive for Semmer St. Catherine and is a physical thera- University Tracy Grefsrud Jons, Minneapolis, received a J.D. degree Group Sarah Garrison Moe, St. pist for HealthEast Optimum Buffalo, WY, is a dermatologist from William Mitchell College of Law Peter, is hockey coach in the LeSueur Rehabilitation Viviane Foyou, physician assistant Erin and is a law clerk for the State of Henderson School District Morgantown, WV, is a Ph.D. student Jorgenson, Minneapolis, is a physi- Minnesota Chuck Lederer, Edina, Christina Coleman Montgomery, at West Virginia University Dan cal therapist with Park Nicollet is a consumer loan underwriter at Plymouth, is a claim representative Galvin, Shoreview, is a Realtor at Health Services Heidi Kain, Inver Wells Fargo Melanie Lind-Ayres, at State Farm Insurance Companies Coldwell Banker Burnet Kara Fox Grove Heights, is an auditor CPA at Clarkston, GA, is a pediatric resident Scott Morris, Minneapolis, is a Galvin, Shoreview, is international PricewaterhouseCoopers Blake at Emory University Kellie business development consultant at student adviser at University of Kane, Northfield, is a financial ana- Kachelmeier Lockrem, New Hope, is Oracle Colin Mullen, Minneapolis, Minnesota Chris Greavu, Beverly lyst at IBM Ryan Kath, Kansas in assurance and business advisory is a brewer at Barley John’s Brew Hills, CA, is a sale representative at City, MO, is a reporter at KSHB-TV services at PricewaterhouseCoopers Pub Kenzie Stensland Munoz, 3M Wendy Bryant Griak, Nathan Keller, San Francisco, CA, is LLP Stefanie Loncorich, Hector, Cottage Grove, is a graduate student Minneapolis, is an illustrator and an- a biological science technician with is credentialing specialist for in education at College of St. imator at Griak and Company the National Park Services Dena Hutchinson Area Health Care Julia Scholastica Chris Nelson, Reston, Melissa Vierling Grostyan, Maple Kill, Chicago, IL, is employed by Mahin, Minneapolis, teaches kinder- VA, is a program analyst for the U.S. Grove, is a preschool teacher in the Seyfarth Shaw LLP Angela Fay garten at New Spirit Primary School Department of Agriculture Ross

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provider analyst at Medica Amy Walberg, Ramsey, works at Lincoln Nida Scott, Savage, teaches in the Elementary in Anoka Tyler Shakopee ISD Jen McCall Seidl, Wenkus, Edina, is assistant vice Mendota Heights, is a veterinary stu- president at Builders Mortgage dent at University of Minnesota and Company Andrea Wentzel, Kansas works at Grand Avenue Veterinary City, MO, is music therapist for Center Lisa Senne, Minneapolis, Rainbow Mental Health Facility teaches math at Central Middle Anna Coulsey Wildgrube, Faribault, School Molly Sevcik, Portland, is a veterinary student at University ME, is a graduate student in the of Minnesota Annika Wilson, physician assistant program at Maple Grove, is a project manager at University of New England Weber Shandwick Worldwide Sarah Shannon Swanson Severud, Rice Wolter, Northfield, is a visiting in- Lake, WI, is a self-employed land- structor in the Department of scape designer Bria Ekstrand Communication Studies at Gustavus Shea, Inver Grove Heights, is a law Leah Langehaug Wong, student at William Mitchell College Minneapolis, is vice president of of Law Tina Sheetz, Little Canada, event management at Ridgeway All-Gustie law firm is a veterinarian at Banfield, The Pet International Kate Haschig Three Gusties make up the all-Gustie law firm of Johnson & Turner in Forest Lake, Hospital Kelly Simon, Sarasota, Wright, Mahtomedi, is a loan officer MN. The firm specializes in family law and domestic violence litigation. Pictured FL, is a merchandiser for The at Edina Realty Michelle Kurtz from left are Karla Ash Lien ’97, who serves as paralegal and office manager; Founders Golf Club Vidya Sivan, Wright, Savage, teaches at Valley Chris Johnson ’93, attorney; and Chris’ sister, Erin Johnson Turner ’97, Boston, MA, is program coordinator View Middle School in Edina attorney. Lien and Turner met in Section 1C of Norelius Hall during their first at the Kennedy School of Kellie Erdall Yanda, Edina, student- year at Gustavus and have remained best friends since. Government at Harvard University taught at New City Charter School in Jayne Sommers, St. Peter, is an area Minneapolis Lindsay Townsend coordinator for residential life at Youngdahl, Hopkins, is a homemaker Nelson, Minneapolis, is an audio en- information services specialist at Gustavus Alec Sonsteby, Angie Drews Youngerberg, gineer at Echo Boys Music Peter Nexant Ellie Roscher, St. Paul, Moorhead, is an academic librarian Janesville, is an adult mental health Nerothin, Marine on St. Croix, is ex- teaches at Cretin-Derham Hall at Concordia College Anna case manager for LeSueur County ecutive director of Insulindependence Phil Royer is a physical therapist for Garbisch Sorenson, King of Prussia, Nate Ziemer, Manawa, WI, is ob- Annie Oakes, St. Paul, is develop- the U.S. Army Benjamin Rudolf, PA, is a vicar at Grace Lutheran taining an alternative teaching cer- ment assistant for benefit events at Worcester, MA, is an associate attor- Church in Norristown Laura tificate at Marian College of Fond du Children’s Hospitals & Clinics of ney for Bourgeols, Dresser, White & Hanson Spanier, Brooten, is a Lac. Minnesota Foundation Andrew Beard Jenny Schiebe, Eagan, is a ninth-grade special education Ohrt, Seattle, WA, is a project engi- graduate student in the physicians teacher in the Alexandria ISD Cory Class Agents: neer at Delta Environmental assistant public health program at Starkweather, Minneapolis, is an Jenny Lingle Beer, Mikkel Consultants Kristin Olson, George Washington University ACS internal auditor for Honeywell 03 Gusenius, Jade Bakke Janesville, teaches first grade in the Erikka Schimelpfenig, Minneapolis, Amy Strand, Dallas, TX, is a chil- Rowland, Leslie Wilcox Janesville ISD Kirk Overaas, received a master’s degree in devel- dren’s counselor at The Family Place e-mail: [email protected] Mankato, is a caretaker for Atwood opmental disabilities from University C.B. Thomas, Robbinsdale, is an Angela Balm Ahlgren, Menomonee Property Management Heather of Minnesota and is a special educa- IT auditor at Target Corp. Katie Falls, WI, is an RN at Community Pearson, Minneapolis, is a student at tion teacher for Hopkins School Thompson, St. Paul Park, teaches in Memorial Hospital Jaime Haugen University of Minnesota School of District Eric Schmidt, the Maplewood/North St. Annis, Austin, is a marketing assis- Medicine Ingrid Pederson, Solana Minneapolis, is a senior associate Paul/Oakdale ISD Matt Tjosaas, tant for Hormel Foods Corporation Beach, CA, is property manager at consultant at Stockamp & Associates Robbinsdale, is an associate chemist Carla Kern Betchwars, Apple Valley, ERA Coastal Properties Ariana Erica Schmidt, Minneapolis, is an for Valspar Corporation Dana received a master’s degree in mar- Petersen, Minneapolis, received a RN at Methodist Hospital Birth Anderson Tran, South St. Paul, is a riage and family therapy from Bethel master’s degree in teaching with a K- Center Renee Schmitt, youth counselor at Cornerstone Seminary and is a marriage and fami- 8 teaching license from Hamline Minneapolis, is an import coordina- Jason Tran, South St. Paul, is a fi- ly therapist for FamilyMeans in University Bryan Peterson, tor at Target Corp. Katie Carlson nancial analyst at US Bank Sara Stillwater Erik Christenson, Minnetonka, is a T1 network coordi- Schoeppner, Duluth, is executive as- Sertich Trembath, Ann Arbor, MI, is Deerwood, works at the Christenson nator for POPP.com Ann Plaetz, sistant to the publisher at Duluth manager of strategic services for Insurance Agency Chad Custer, Walnut Grove, is an account execu- News Tribune Matthew ePrize Travis Trembath, Ann Durham, NC, is a mechanical engi- tive at US Bancorp Chris Price, Schoeppner, Duluth, is a regional Arbor, MI, is an MBA student at neering student at Duke University Prior Lake, works at Tiffany and labor market analyst for State of University of Michigan Linda Danielle Dryke, Brooklyn Park, is Company and is a professional artist Minnesota Denae Schuldt, Reuter Tripp, Woodbury, is a student studying at the University of Cory Quammen, Durham, NC, is a Farmington, is working for Equal in physical therapy at College of St. Amsterdam for her master’s degree in graduate student in computer sci- Employment Opportunity Catherine Marit Vagstad, Boston, international development Lauren ence at University of North Carolina Commission Nicole Schultz, MA, is marketing manager for O’Connor Dwyer, Rockford, works in Julie Quello, St. Paul, is a con- Cambridge, is an RN at University of Houghton Mifflin Co. Tommy human resources at Cargill Jason gregational organizer for the St. Paul Minnesota Medical Center at Fairview Valentini, Minneapolis, is a Ph.D. Flohrs, Ormsby, is director of gov- Area Council of Churches Irfan Jennifer Boorman Schurrer, student in kinesiology at Unviersity ernment affairs and lobbyist for the Rasiwala, Minneapolis, is a buyer for Zimmerman, graduated from of Minnesota and assistant men’s Twin West Chamber of Commerce Target Corporation Carrie Reiling, University of Minnesota College of tennis coach at Gustavus Jared Braden Grams, Chicago, IL, is coor- Garden Grove, CA, is a proofreader at Veterinary Medicine and is practicing Vinar, Lakeville, is a sales represen- dinator for master of arts programs Ellison Educational Sarah James at Companions Animal Hospital and tative at Cable Connection and in humanities at University of Rice, Minnetonka, is an MPD coordi- is a graduate student in infectious Supply Kirk Walberg, Ramsey, is a Chicago Emileana McClish nator at Target Corp. Amanda agents at University of Minnesota margin specialist at RBC Dain Graupmann, Northfield, teaches at Robertson, White Plains, NY, is an Robert Schurrer, Zimmerman, is a Rauscher Kristi Montgomery Northfield High School KJ

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Hailperin connects alumni with students

Gustavus Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Max Hailperin (left) hosted three events in November to connect alumni who majored in math or computer science with students studying in the same fields, to talk about careers. The informal sessions took place over pizza dinner at Godfather’s in St. Peter.

Right: Eight alumni gathered November 15 for conversation with current Gustavus students about math careers. Pictured from left are Anna Gutman ’05, David Myers ’05, Bill Kunze ’03, Katherine Pavelek Kunze ’03, Matthew Miller ’05, Nathan Annis ’03, Eric Peterson ’03, and Justin Hanson ’03. These alumni represent a variety of career paths: law school, energy management, the insurance industry, consulting, operations research, and a government agency.

Right: Two alumnae teaching math in secondary schools had conversation with current math education students on November 16. From left are students Jenny Koffski ’09, Allison Mulvihill ’08, and Sarah Manke ’09 with Jodi Parks Bang ’04 and Ally Wood ’06.

Below: Nine alumni gathered November 20 to meet with 10 current computer science students. Pictured from left are Phillip Knoll ’03, Josh Hill ’04, Justin Stevens ’08, Tim Fontana ’07, Josh Pioske ’08, Tony Lapakko ’08, Karl Selander ’10, Ben Hardy ’05, Ben Hays ’07, Braden Rogness ’07, Alex Wauck ’09, Garret Kolpin ’04, Nathan Selander ’03, Michael Schmit ’06, John Engebretson ’00, Mike Pone ’00, Steve Andres ’10, Victoria Connors ’05, and Josh Knutson ’09.

Swanson Hauge, Minneapolis, is at- student in Augsburg’s MBA program science at University of Minnesota, Pacesetter Medical Inc. Ann C. tending St. Mary’s University for a li- Greg Nix, Sedona, AZ, is a family Duluth Adam Stubbendick, Cairo, Humburg, Rochester, is an RN at St. cense in K-12 principalship counselor for Catholic Charities Egypt, is a pastoral intern at St. Mary’s Hospital and sings with the Matthew Hennek is studying chem- Sigrid Gustafson Pettersson, Andrew’s United Church of Cairo Choral Arts Ensemble of Rochester istry at University of Alabama Brussels, Belgium, is working in Jonathan Tripp, Woodbury, is an op- Michele Marie Jabs, Jordan, is a Meghan Severson Johnson, Savage, treasury support for IKEA Service erations accountant at US Bank paralegal at Wornson & Goggins works at Shop NBC Heidi Lindell, Centre Nicole Polanco, Lakeville, Michael Will, Minnetonka, graduat- Miranda Johnson, St. Paul, is Farmington, is an RN at United is an RN at Abbott Northwestern ed from University of St. Thomas Law human resources manager for Macy’s Hospital James McHugh, Iowa Hospital Joanie Preiner, Wayzata, School and is an attorney at Terhaar, Maplewood Jesse Meyen, St. City, IA, graduated from University received a master’s degree in educa- Archibald, Pfefferle and Griebel Peter, teaches sixth grade in the St. of Iowa Law School and is assistant tion from University of St. Thomas Eric Wirta, Wadena, is a physicians’ Peter School District and is also de- county attorney for the Buena Vista and is teaching fourth grade in Eden assistant at the Fairview Clinics of fensive backs coach for the varsity County Attorney’s Office Ambryn Prairie Thomas Schmit, Burien, Red Wing and Ellsworth, WI football team and junior high track Melius, Chicago, IL, is lead outreach WA, is associate technical sales rep- Vanessa Young, Minneapolis, is a coach Thomas Osthus, Plymouth, case manager for Franciscan resentative for Lafarge N.A. Laura dental student at University of is vice president of operations for Outreach Association Sonja Schultz, Plymouth, graduated from Minnesota. R.C. Thomas Company Elliot Spande Menard, St. Louis Park, re- University of Minnesota College of Stewart-Franzen, Minneapolis, is ceived a master’s degree in teaching Law Tom Scott, Savage, is a real Class Agents: production coordinator for Insight from University of St. Thomas Jon estate adviser at Edina Realty Amanda Frie, Guthrie News Chris TeBrake, Eden Prairie, Meyer, Hugo, is a sales representa- Adam Smith, St. Paul, is a merchan- 04 Michael, Marni Nelson, is an events analyst for Target tive for Farner Bocken Stephanie diser for CHS Meredith Godfrey Josh Williams Corporation Michelle Kroenke Nelson, Davis, CA, received a mas- St. Pierre, St. Paul, is annual fund e-mail: [email protected] TeBrake, Eden Prairie, is in merchan- ter’s degree in social sciences from manager for Ronald McDonald House Brian Buffie, St. Paul Park, is a dising at Shop NBC Adam University of Chicago Lindsay Charities of the Upper Midwest graduate student at Hamline Thorson, La Crescent, is a supervisor Parker Nerland, Minneapolis, works Jeffrey Strom, Bloomington, is a University School of Law Matt for Americorps Taimi Tuomie, at Thomson West and is a graduate graduate student in water resource Diercks, Eagan, is in purchasing at Shoreview, is a graduate student in

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Intermediate and Woodcrest Elementary in Blaine Johanna K. Johnson, Grass Valley, CA, is a grad- uate student at Yale Divinity School Jackie Koopman, St. Louis Park, is team supervisor for Chrestomathy, Inc. Kirsten Mickelsen is a gradu- ate student at Indiana University Ellen Muggli, Cedar Park, TX, is a re- source teacher at Rising Stars Preschool Melissa Brasel Paulson, Hartford, WI, is a customer service manager at Reuben’s County Market Jean Pearce, Grand Forks, ND, is a medical student at University of North Dakota School of Medicine Matt Polski, Maple Grove, works at Fallon Worldwide’s video/commercial production depart- ment as a video editor Nathan Porath, Eagan, is head guard at Water Park of America and attending University of Minnesota in dentistry The first student-teachers trained at Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center were (from left) Erin Donahoe ’05, Jenni Genevieve Quist, Essex Junction, Edlund ’04, and Kim Swanson ’04, who completed their teaching requirements during the fall of 2004. Jill Johnson ’04 VT, who attended Gustavus her fresh- (second from right) and Erin Manning ’04 (far right) were enrolled in the center’s graduate naturalist program at the same man year and graduated from Cornell time and joined the student-teachers for an all-Gustie photo. University’s School of Industrial and Labor Relations in 2005, has been awarded a 2007 Rhodes Scholarship Gustavus collaborates with Wolf Ridge and will pursue a master’s degree in philosophy in comparative social by Sara Baer ’08 policies at the University of Oxford, England, in October 2007. Austin Future educators have been going to Wolf Ridge Environmental Learning Center in Finland, MN, since 1974 to get hands-on ex- Sponsel, Minneapolis, is co-owner perience working with students on outdoor and environmental programs. The center’s training program allows graduate stu- with her sister, London, of Sponsel’s dents to learn how to teach in the outdoors. In 2004, Wolf Ridge developed a student-teacher program for undergraduates Minnesota Harvest Apple Orchard, that would allow them to get the same training as graduate students, while completing requirements for graduation. Jordan. Their decision to take over “This program is the first of its kind in the nation. Student teachers have found it very valuable, and want to support it the business after the death of their and see it grow,” says Joe Walewski, program director at Wolf Ridge. “Gustavus is the only school that was brave enough to father was featured in the September collaborate with us initially, and Gustavus students are lucky to be going to a school that supports innovative ideas.” 22 issue of the Minneapolis/St.Paul Each year, Gustavus education majors have the opportunity to complete the student-teaching requirements for their degree Business Journal Sarah Greninger while learning to implement environmental education into curriculum. These students spend seven weeks at Wolf Ridge, eight Stoub, Pingree Grove, IL, is a gradu- weeks in traditional classrooms across the state, and finally return to Wolf Ridge for an additional 23 weeks. During their time ate student at Northern Illinios at Wolf Ridge, they learn techniques and teaching methods, attend seminars, and are evaluated by staff. When they leave Wolf University Karl Tsuchiya, Ridge, they have an opportunity to incorporate the skills that they have learned into a traditional classroom setting. Richfield, is a claims representative When the program began in fall 2004, there were three students involved: Kim Swanson ’04, Jenni Edlund ’04, and at AIG. Megan Donohoe ’05. In the following year, Molly McGovern ’06 and Dave Dressler ’05 completed the program. Molly and Dave fulfilled the classroom experience component at Grainwood Elementary in Prior Lake under the direction of Sandy Karow Class Agents: Timmerman ’84, who has been taking classes to Wolf Ridge annually for several years. There the student-teachers honed their Anders Eckman, Matt leadership skills and increased environmental awareness among students. As one of their projects, they started a recycling pro- 06 Forbes, Jessica Olson gram and encouraged all of their students to participate. Integrating environmental education into a classroom setting is a Katie Parks, Mollie must, because it encourages future generations to consider environmental problems. Young people learn to make responsible Peterson, Matt Swenson decisions that affect society. e-mail: [email protected] In addition to the students in the student-teacher program, there are many other Gustavus graduates who have been in- Danielle Abel, Waseca, is employed volved in other ways in the Wolf Ridge training program. Gusties who participated in the graduate naturalist program at Wolf by Federated Insurance Kelly Ridge include Jill Johnson ’04 (completed Wolf Ridge program in 2005), Erin Manning ’04 (2005), Adam Long ’03 (2004), Anderson Diercks, Eagan, is assis- Michael Billington ’02 (2003), Marie Desaulniers Miller ’02 (2003), Sonia Mascarenhas ’00 (2003), Chip Brofford ’84 tant director of the Minnesota (2001), Gretchen Engstrom ’98 (2000), Angela Borland ’93 (1999), Becky Crosbie Meyer ’96 (1997), Todd Winter ’94 Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (1995), Denise Kiecker Semanchin ’96 (1995), and Ric Swanson ’90 (1991). Troy Sullivan, husband of Becky Graupmann-Sullivan, died on December 25, 2006, from leukemia teaching at Hamline University Class Agents: Donahue, Minneapolis, is a medical Heidi Gruenhagen, Woodbury, is Melody Walker, Chaska, teaches Kevin Hansen, Anne student at University of Minnesota an RN in the pediatric intensive care kindergarten at Sunset Hill Elementary 05 Michaletz, Becky Neitzke, Lance Hendrickson, Owatonna, is unit at Gillette Children’s Specialty Carolyn Gamble Wanamaker, Jessica Nelson, Anne a commercial insurance underwriter Healthcare Dayna Johnson, Maplewood, is studying organic Shipley, Liz Zappetillo for Federated Mutual Insurance Wayzata, is development coordinator chemistry at University of Minnesota Lewis Nate Hitch, Lakeville, is a financial for Minnesota/Dakotas chapter of Ellie Young, Bloomington, is a e-mail: [email protected] adviser at AXA Advisors Lesli the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation of physician assistant at France Avenue Nathaniel Barrett, Winona, is em- Huettl, Brooklyn Park, teaches first America Kate Neely Meadows, Family Physicians. ployed by Fastenal, Inc. Renee to fifth-grade music at Westwood Lafayette, IN, is a reporter for the

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Frankfort Times newspaper Briana Monson, Mankato, teaches kinder- garten at Roosevelt Elementary Jessica Olson, Bloomington, is a merchandise coordinator for Target Corporation Ashley Palm, West St. Paul, is employed by BAX Global Alana Reetz, Royal Palm Beach, FL, is public records researcher for the Wackenhut Corporation Rosemary Shultz, Edina, is a general assign- ment reporter for KEYC-TV Dan Westlund, Northfield, is an AmeriCorps volunteer working with Habitat for Humanity Dawn Gehlhar Williams, Durham, NC, is employed by Spherion Danielle Wright, Wayzata, works for Health Dialog.

Weddings Norman Nelson ’49 and Darlene Miller, 5/27/06, St. Charles, IL. Linda Lindborg ’64 and Dennis Baehr, 10/7/06, La Crosse, WI. Arla Walton ’72 and Dick Prestin ’71, 8/12/06, Eau Claire, WI. The world on a string LaVonne Williams Thorud ’72 and Peter Hedberg ’05 has barely had time to take a breath since receiving a letter of accreditation last fall from the World Gary Thorud, 3/5/05, section editor at the Minneapolis Star Tribune that allows him to string for the newspaper in Europe. He started in Warsaw, Bloomington, MN. staying with an old family friend of Gustie Travis Lennox ’05, then went to Geneva to work at the Palais de Nations (United Linda Hanninen ’79 and William Nations). From there it was on to Ecuador on a press junket organized through the U.N. for two weeks. He then returned to Carlyon, 8/5/06, Maple Grove, MN. Geneva and a few days later hopped a plane back to Warsaw. In November he headed for Greece, “and what comes next I Melissa Radeke ’87 and James have no idea, [I’m] just flying by the seat of my pants really.” He’s pictured in Ecuador, with Cotopaxi in the background. McPhee, 9/28/06, St. Cloud, MN. Jan Bjorklund ’89 and Melanie Weiss, 5/27/06, Bad Nauheim, Tom Kelsey ’98 and Hope Dahl, Claymation education Germany. 10/27/06, St. Paul, MN. An innovative “claymation” program has become popular with public school stu- Kristin Haag ’92 and Robert Leitel, Amanda Paulson ’98 and Greg dents in the Twin Cities’ Northwest Suburban Integration District, and it’s especial- 10/7/05, Denver, CO. Laden, 8/19/06, Coon Rapids, ly gratifying for Josh Granlund ’03, a program specialist who teaches the art Kristin Barbari ’93 and Nathan MN. form. Granlund was likely introduced to clay by his late grandfather, sculptor Paul Schatz, 8/11/06, Austin, TX. Kristi Pettis ’98 and Mark Osterlund, Granlund ’52, but he’s using it in a completely different way. Elizabeth A. Peterson ’93 and 8/4/06, Billings, MT. In the realm of edgy art, claymation—a stop-action animation process that Timothy Krebsbach, 9/9/06, Benjamin Reitan ’98 and Emily uses flexible clay figures—is even more popular with his students than animation, Rochester, MN. Hemstreet, 4/29/06, Chaska, MN. comic-book writing, and graffiti art, and its popularity has prompted Granlund to Todd Schwanke ’94 and Marsha Jennifer Robe ’98 and John plan a first-ever film festival for later this spring to showcase his students’ clayma- Allen, 5/20/06, Milwaukee, WI. Reiland, 7/8/06, Oshkosh, WI. tion videos. Gretchen Michlitsch ’95 and Allen Paul Tarnowski ’98 and Heidi Working with claymation is not simply shaping clay. It requires perfectionism Hillery, 6/23/06, Winona, MN. Amerud, 8/5/06, River Falls, WI. from the artist to constantly adjust and photograph clay models. At least 12 pho- Heather Wollschlager ’96 and Joe Wahlberg ’98 and Katie Rykkeli, tos are needed to produce a single second of film, or about 3,000 shots for a 3 Jeremy Rondorf, 6/10/06, 9/23/06, St. Paul, MN. 1/2-minute movie. Blaine, MN. Rebecca Carlson ’99 and Wardell The claymation program was started as part of a “Global Arts Village” four Stacy Friberg ’97 and Matt Fiedler, Haywood, 7/28/06, Stillwater, MN. years ago, when the Northwest Suburban Integration District, which was founded 5/21/05, Madison, WI. Tonya Hartmann ’99 and Tony to desegregate the Osseo and Brooklyn Center school districts, was just a year old. Ryan Lamberty ’97 and Marni Orthey, Meyers ’00, 8/18/06, Brooklyn Northwest’s “membership” has grown to include Anoka-Hennepin, Elk River, 7/23/05, Minneapolis, MN. Park, MN. Buffalo, and Rockford as well as Brooklyn Center and Osseo, and the Global Arts Amy Lavin ’97 and Dave Ryan, Erin Klaers ’99 and Anthony Hilton, Village now includes three program specialists: a dance teacher who used to cheer 9/16/06, Bloomington, MN. 7/8/06, Plymouth, MN. for the Minnesota Vikings, an audio teacher who was Stevie Wonder’s sound man Martha Malinski ’97 and Scott Angela Schuette ’99 and Rory for more than a decade, and Granlund. Shoemaker, 8/19/06, Meagher, 10/13/06, Granlund’s day is divided into two parts: he leads mini-workshops in the seven Minneapolis, MN. Bloomington, MN. school districts, giving about 600 students in a given year an introduction to Angela Sands ’97 and Steffen Kari Twedt ’99 and James comic book art or claymation; and he teaches an intensive after-school program Thieringer, 7/9/06, Eden Prairie, Thompson, 7/8/06, Bangkok, open to any student in the member districts. It’s been a powerful experience for MN. Thailand. him, with one exception—transportation problems have prevented many of the Andrew Velishek ’97 and Laura Kelly Fletcher ’00 and Jeffrey students who have signed up for his after-school program from reaching the class Velishek, 7/21/06, South St. Robertson, 6/3/06, South St. site at Northwest’s office in Brooklyn Park. Once that kink is worked out, Granlund Paul, MN. Paul, MN. expects to attract many more student participants.

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Gustavus alumni Births Aidan, to Patrick Boline ’81 and Erin Boline, 6/15/05. Kristina, to Claire Serrano Rauls ’85 and James Rauls, 11/3/06. Chloe, to Brian Bowers ’87 and Teresa Bowers, 6/16/06. Zachary, to Dan Buchanan ’87 and Tammy Buchanan, 8/2/06. Thomas, to Chris Grabrian ’87 and Patricia Grabrian, 10/7/06. Olga, by adoption from Ukraine, to Peggy Studanski Hengen ’87 and John Hengen, born 5/12/97, adopted 9/25/06. Leul, by adoption, to Sarah Howell ’87, born 10/10/01, adopted 1/06. Kristian, to Gretchen Roble Hudacek ’87 and Alan Hudacek. Edward, to Paul Koch ’87 and Michelle Koch, 10/30/06. Isaac, to Missy Hammond Matthys ’87 and Russ Matthys, 10/1/06. Swenson escorts Mondale Evan, to Chantal Dozois During last fall’s campaign season, Matt Swenson ’06 (right) drove former Vice President Walter Mondale from the Twin Weatherford ’87 and Derek Cities to Albert Lea for a fundraiser. During their time together in the car, Swenson learned that Mondale was a Macalester Weatherford, 9/18/06. College graduate, so they discussed their liberal arts educations. Swenson boasted about his Gustavus experience and the Samantha, to Gregg Goedde ’89 and profound effect that Gustavus has had on his life, then proceeded to give Mondale his gold Three Crowns lapel pin. Jennifer Goedde, 9/18/06. Blake, to Adam Juntunen ’89 and Coleen Juntunen, 3/1/06. Jill Miller ’00 and Andy Wohnoutka, Trisha Loveland ’02 and Ben Fisher, Rachel Johnson ’04 and Nicholas Peter, to Nicolet Luhman Berkey 10/28/06, Bird Island, MN. 9/30/06, Plymouth, MN. Brisson, 10/21/06, St. Paul, MN. ’90 and John Berkey, 8/31/06. David Murphy ’00 and Nicole Kath, Jennifer McCall ’02 and John Seidl, Michelle Kroenke ’04 and Chris Aaron, to Chris Clemmensen ’91 10/7/06, Shoreview, MN. Mendota Heights, MN. TeBrake ’04, 10/21/06, Eden and Anita Clemmensen, 8/16/06. Kathryn Galloway ’01 and Owen Nissa Peterson ’02 and Brady Prairie, MN. Clara, to Todd Menssen ’91 and Thoele ’01, 10/21/06, Fougner, 6/10/06, Woodbury, MN. Aanna Letnes ’04 and Marcus Connie Menssen, 6/6/06. Minneapolis, MN. Kathleen Batalden ’03 and Justin Johannes, Eagan, MN. Jack, to Katie Heffernan Carson ’92 Kelly Martin ’01 and Aaron Smith, 5/27/06, Arvada, CO. Tracy Hohertz ’05 and Erick Hoberg and Nathan Carson, 9/16/06. Schoenecker, 7/25/06, Eden Paul Biederman ’03 and Katherine ’02, 10/14/06, Mankato, MN. Sandra, to Sara O’Neil Fish ’92 and Prairie, MN. Biederman, 12/31/05, St. Peter, Megan Johnson ’05 and Luke Richard Fish, 3/9/06. Matt Miller ’01 and Lauren Miller, MN. Friedrich, 9/30/06, St. Paul, MN. Griffin, to Mark Hagen ’92 and 9/9/06, Rockford, MN. Erin Colon ’03 and Mike Koolen Andrew Madson ’05 and Amy Deana Hagen, 3/10/05. JR Roever ’01 and Suzanne Tack, ’03, 7/29/06, Minneapolis, MN. Herron, 8/5/06, Minneapolis, Madeline, to Gina Sexton Halstrom 8/18/06, Milwaukee, WI. Tori Greer ’03 and Paul Regan, MN. ’92 and Mark Halstrom, Laura Yudt ’01 and Chad Custer 10/21/06, Minneapolis, MN. Karl Tsuchiya ’05 and Theresa Bardy, 12/20/05. ’03, 9/30/06, Durham, NC. Rachel Gruber ’03 and Matt Beran 10/7/06, Richfield, MN. Joi, to John M. Harris ’92 and Lisa Abdo ’02 and Matthew ’04, 7/8/06, Shakopee, MN. Kelly Anderson ’06 and Matt Tondra Harris, 8/2/06. Cisewski, 8/12/06, Lino Lakes, Sarah Holm ’03 and Jared Pospisil, Diercks ’04, 10/21/06, Eagan, Sylvie, to Tamara Heggestuen MN. 7/29/06, Laporte City, IA. MN. Hedeen ’92 and Jason Hedeen Dana Anderson ’02 and Jason Tran Alicia Lunde ’03 and David Newell Ryan Casper ’06 and Natalie King, ’91, 6/18/06. ’02, 8/26/06, South St. Paul, ’03, 9/8/06, Bellingham, WA. 8/6/05, North Mankato, MN. Ethan, to Kerri Kelly Kindsvater ’92 MN. Erin Schumacher ’03 and Aaron Jennifer Hanson ’06 and Jacob and Dick Kindsvater, 3/15/06. Christina Coleman ’02 and Ryan Zondervan, 10/7/06, Wadena, Yost, 7/29/06, St. Peter, MN. Rylen, to Jennifer Maether Kissell Montgomery, 10/14/06, MN. Sarah Schmidt ’06 and Andrew ’92 and Jeff Kissell, 10/15/06. Plymouth, MN. Katherine Schweer ’03 and Shane Cramblit ’04, 8/26/06, Lillian, to Peter Kitundu ’92 and Micaela Erdall ’02 and Rob Yanda, Weckwerth, 9/2/06, Clarkfield, Mankato, MN. Anjela Shutts, 7/29/06. 3/25/06, Edina, MN. MN. Thea Schrupp ’06 and Ross Stodola, Elizabeth Grinsteinner ’02 and Nick Sonja Spande ’03 and Dana Menard 7/15/06, Norwood, MN. Grzechowiak, 5/6/06, ’01, 11/4/06, St. Louis Park, Tanna Tuomie ’06 and Brady Erratum Minneapolis, MN. MN. Hoffman ’05, 10/20/06, Mounds Chad Henke ’02 and Molly Henke, Kurt Bauerly ’04 and Jill Harrison, View, MN. The birth ascribed to Liz 4/1/06, Waconia, MN. 8/27/05, Otsego, MN. Weyhmann Freeburg ’86 in Kristin Hoffman ’02 and Robert Adam Cornell ’04 and Aubrey the Winter 2006–07 Quarterly Peavler, 10/14/06, Greensburg, Onken, 9/9/06, Minnetonka, MN. is her grandchild, not her PA. Carolyn Gamble ’04 and Tim own child. Our apologies. Brooke Jenkins ’02 and Eric Wanamaker ’04, 7/1/06, Dugdale, 6/25/05, Wayzata, MN. Maplewood, MN.

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Katherine, to Kristin Stutzman Alexander, to Grant Boulanger ’97 Koller ’92 and Christopher and Shelley Boulanger, 9/18/06. Koller, 5/25/05. Lucy, to Sally Gramstad Casey ’97 Faith, to Kristin Haag Leitel ’92 and Frank Casey, 7/14/06. and Robert Leitel, 8/25/06. Ethan, to Erica Ciesielski Chaikin Zachery, to Michele Zacher ’97 and Dan Chaikin, 9/13/06. Lieberman ’92 and Dan Josephine, to Nicole Engel Chose Lieberman, 3/8/06. ’97 and Adam Chose ’97, Josephine, to Jonathan Lindahl ’92 12/17/05. and Terri Lindahl, 10/14/06. Nikolas, to Matthew Dahmen ’97 Reed, to Karla DeKam Lubben ’92 and Sara Dahmen, 6/28/06. and Vince Lubben, 2/7/06. Owen, to Stacy Friberg Fiedler ’97 Cecelia, to Melissa Wattnem and Matt Fiedler, 9/17/06. Mahoney ’92 and Michael Noah, to Lana Bauer Hanson ’97 Mahoney, 7/17/06. and Matthew Hanson, 7/29/06. Maya, to Paul Peeders ’92 and Callum, to Josh Heugel ’97 and Homework help from the First Lady Monica Sutula, 8/16/06. Anne Heugel, 3/29/06. Kelsey Okey ’05 (green sweater) is pictured with First Lady Laura Bush and Joseph, to Heather McCleery Walter, to Anna Radjenovich Minnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty when they visited the Meadowbrook Capistrant ’93 and Andrew Holmes ’97 and Adam Holmes Community Center in St. Louis Park in June 2006. Okey teaches first grade at Capistrant, 10/18/06. ’97, 8/16/06. Peter Hobart Primary Center in St. Louis Park and once a week instructs at Logan, to Krisha Nielsen Crabtree Brynn, to Dania Spies Kamp ’97 and Homework Help, which is an after-school program at Meadowbrook, a low-income ’93 and Jonathan Crabtree, Adam Kamp, 3/9/06. housing development. As part of her “Helping America’s Youth” promotion, Laura 7/13/06. Ethan, to Heidi Rietz Kimmel ’97 Bush stopped by during a visit to the Twin Cities to view the homework-help Alicia, to Tara Thomes Keil ’93 and and Jason Kimmel, 5/23/05. program and meet the kids and the teachers. Kevin Keil ’92, 6/18/06. Isabella, to Bradley Kirscher ’97 Emily, to Kristie Chinander Muetzel and Berkis Kirscher, 2/27/06. ’93 and David Muetzel ’93, Amelia, by adoption from China, to William, to Melissa Hultgren Engel Benjamin, to Elise Kahl Knobloch 12/18/06. Dawn Quast Kratzke ’97 and ’98 and Matthew Engel ’98, ’01 and Geoff Knobloch ’00, Kai, to Troy Rens ’93 and Christy Paul Kratzke, born 7/23/05, 10/18/06. 11/11/06. Rens, 9/4/06. adopted 10/23/06. Chloe, to Tiffany Tharaldson Chase, to Sara Sorenson Quale ’01 Joseph, to Kimberly Colburn- Callen, to Margaret Sheie Krull ’97 Hollenbeck ’98 and Grady and Dustin Quale, 8/28/06. Lindell ’94 and Benjamin and Jeffrey Krull, 8/13/06. Hollenbeck. Avery, to Jamie Brekke Sheldon ’01 Colburn, 3/7/06. Karley, to Angela Peck Lacis ’97 and Aidan, to Pete Johnson ’98 and and Eric Sheldon, 10/26/06. Joran, to Kerri Pool Foss ’94 and Andrew Lacis, 8/7/06. Shannon Johnson, 9/28/06. Elway, to Emily VanHee Berg ’02 Kevin Foss, 9/6/06. Hailey, to Stacey Pauling Lauseng Caroline, to Heather McClelland ’98 and Jesse Berg, 8/2/06. Greta, to Carrie Wagner Fraser ’94 ’97 and Andrew Lauseng, 8/8/06. and Todd Gienapp, 11/1/06. Devin, to Melanie Grell Connolly and Charles Fraser, 9/8/06. Ainsley, to Matthew Lindberg ’97 Zoey, to Becky Lynn Vanderwerf ’02 and Sean Connolly, 3/23/06. Austin, to John Hacker ’94 and Amy and Angela Lindberg, 10/25/05. Myers ’98 and Kevin Elia, to Lisa Krause Glaser ’02 and Hacker, 9/5/06. Oskar, to Amy Swenson Magnusson Vanderwerf Myers ’97, 3/24/06. John Glaser, 5/7/05. Nolan, to Teresa Harland ’94 and ’97 and Kris Magnusson ’95, Emily, to Shelley Kuehn Ohnsorg Jack, to Sarah Garrison Moe ’02 and Chad Ostby, 12/10/06. 7/18/06. ’98 and Brian Ohnsorg ’97, Scott Moe ’95, 9/23/06. Chloe, to Heather Lucken Scholl ’94 Samuel, to Jennifer Gould Marshall 8/16/05. Addeson, to Ann Plaetz ’02 and and Scott Scholl, 6/22/06. ’97 and Aaron Marshall, 4/29/06. Parker, to Kirsten Langguth Dussault Derrick Jenniges, 6/22/06. Matilda, to Amy Haberman Grace, to Tami Brown McQuoid ’97 ’99 and Ryan Dussault ’99, Annabelle, to Sarah James Rice ’02 Abercrombie ’95 and Daniel and Matt McQuoid, 8/31/05. 2/8/06. and David Rice, 7/9/06. Abercrombie, 6/6/06. Lydia, to Sarah Marohn Miller ’97 Jana, to Sara Schaefer Faust ’99 Mollie, to Kellie Erdall Yanda ’02 Mitchell, to Kelle Sauer Anderson and Nathan Miller ’97, 2/6/06. and Jeffrey Faust ’98, 7/13/06. and Rob Yanda, 7/3/06. ’96 and Christopher Anderson Olin, to Jodi Peterson Nelson ’97 Paige, to Mike Johander ’99 and Lyndon, to K.J. Swanson Hauge ’03 ’97, 9/7/06. and Troy Nelson, 10/20/06. Holli Johander, 10/16/06. and Eric Hauge ’03, 9/27/06. Nicole, to Kristine Anderson Gerkin Alec, to Kathie Kienetz Oberg ’97 Oliver, to Colleen Brady Lindstrom Aiden, to Katie Ulwelling Thatcher ’95 and David Gerkin, 3/30/06. and Bobby Oberg, 6/6/06. ’99 and Matthew Lindstrom, ’03 and Brian Thatcher ’01, John, to David Graham ’95 and Micah, to Steven Schmidt ’97 and 10/22/06. 8/16/06. Gretchen Graham, 10/30/06. Natalie Schmidt, 11/26/05. Olivia, to Krista Larson Pawlicki ’99 Elijah, to Sheri Rickabaugh Dack Kate, to Justin Hoff ’95 and Tully, to Cory Super ’97 and Alissa and Jeff Pawlicki, 9/24/06. ’04 and Jonathan Dack, 8/1/06. Michelle Hoff, 12/17/05. Super, 2/17/06. Gavin, to Maggie Skelton ’99 and Griffin, to Sandra Rash Dunigan ’04 Ava, to Jenna Peik Peters ’95 and Maxwell, to Amy Tobias-Rogness Mathew Sherman ’99, 10/24/06. and Brandon Dunigan ’02, Greg Peters, 11/8/06. ’97 and Jeffrey Rogness, Oliva, to Mike Wanous ’99 and Holly 8/11/06. Kiya, to Kristi Berg Schuck ’95 and 7/29/06. Wanous, 10/5/06. Wes Schuck ’97, 8/3/06. Ethan, to Joleen Hubbard Turja ’97 Andrew, to Valerie Laabs Bandas Caroline, to Clinton Swenson ’95 and Paul Turja, 8/29/06. ’00 and Scott Bandas, 5/2/06. and Jennifer Swenson, 4/19/06. Jack, to Tina Smith Walker ’97 and Owen, to Michelle Kneeland In Benett, to Darren Carlson ’96 and Ralph Walker, 5/21/05. Barbeau ’00 and Justin Jessica Carlson, 5/25/06. Owen, to Katy Hultman Westby ’97 Barbeau ’98, 9/29/06. Memoriam Theodore, to Janna Tuorila Hepper and Ryan Westby, 8/7/06. Thomas, to Kara Trapp Oien ’00 and ’96 and Brad Hepper ’96, Elise, to Adam Westrum ’97 and Marc Oien ’00, 5/2/06. Verona L. Albrecht ’32, St. Peter, 3/3/06. Tracy Westrum, 2/16/06. Kate, to Jessica Johnson Schmidt MN, on October 10, 2006. She Lucas, to Gina Samarzia Martin ’96 Addison, to Staci Halverson Winter ’00 and Luke Schmidt ’99, was a retired employee of and Loren Martin, 9/5/06. ’97 and Steve Winter, 5/13/06. 9/6/06. Gustavus. Emma, to Sara Machel Beach ’97 Peyton, to Pete Eklund ’98 and Cael, to Ashley Jensen ’01 and Karl Klein ’32, St. Peter, MN, on and Jeff Beach, 8/29/06. KellyAnne Eklund, 2/5/06. Cortnee Jensen, 12/15/05. January 11, 2007. He was owner

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vice president for Liggett Drug Bradley Millard ’58, Superior, WI, Company and is survived by his on September 1, 2006. wife, Doreen, and one daughter. Dave L. Wagner ’58, Marshfield, WI, Merton V. Lindquist ’43, Salt Lake on December 3, 2006. He is sur- City, UT, on December 1, 2006. vived by his wife, Darlene, and He was a retired international three children. statistician and is survived by Susan Carlson Olson ’63, on one daughter. January 14, 2007. She is sur- Robert Dean ’44, Duluth, MN, on vived by her husband, John, one August 11, 2006. He was a re- son, and one daughter. tired employee of The Trane Terry D. Pearson ’64, Bloomington, Company and is survived by his IN, on September 30, 2006. He wife, Peggy, two sons, and one was purchasing manager for daughter. United Technologies Corp. and is Nadine Hallum Londeen ’44, survived by his wife, Mary, and Bloomington, MN, on October three children. 17, 2006. She is survived by Richard Gisselquist ’66, three children. Minneapolis, MN, on January 22, Marian Schamber Wirtanen ’45, 2007. He was a former program- Lino Lakes, MN, on March 19, mer for Cray, Inc. and is survived 2006. She was a watercolor artist by two sons, one daughter, three and volunteer and is survived by brothers, and one sister. four daughters, one son, and one Maureen Brink Anderson ’68, brother. Brainerd, MN, on December 12, William Ringdahl ’49, Wheaton, 2006. She was a teaching assis- MN, on August 2, 2006. He was a tant for Brainerd Schools and is retired insurance and real estate survived by her husband, Mark businessman and is survived by ’68, children Christopher ’97, two sons and four daughters. Caryn O’Kulich ’99, and Chad ’08, Mary Jo Nelson Carlson ’50, and sister Mary Fowler ’58. Scottsdale, AZ, on January 27, Robert Flaa ’72, Richmond, VA, on Gusties win Grain Belt commercial contest—and a whole lot more! 2007. She was a retired teacher January 11, 2006. He is survived Ryan Taylor ’02 and Jeff Larson ’02 won first prize with their entry of a 60-sec- and avid volunteer and is sur- by his wife, Catherine (Wilcox ond commercial in the “Make Your Own Grain Belt Premium Commercial Contest,” vived by her husband, Richard, ’73). winning, $1,000 and a year’s supply of Grain Belt, and having their commercial two daughters including Nancy Karl Wahlenmaier ’75, Everett, WA, made available on disc to bars across Minnesota. “The Wingman’s MVP” is about a Spreigl ’83, one son, and her on December 17, 2006. He is guy who covertly flashes signals to his friend at the bar to help him distract the twin brother, Edward ’52. survived by his wife, Jessie, and attention of a pretty girl’s gal pal so he can be alone with her. The wingman Ken E. Kamholz ’50, Owatonna, MN, two sons. theme was the only one like it out of 51 submissions last summer. on July 16, 2006. He was a re- Betty Kopischke Gilchrist ’79, Taylor and Larson have been working on film projects for several years,with tired loss control manager for Huron, SD, on January 26, 2007. their roommates appearing in several, including “The Wingman’s MVP.” To fulfill Federated Insurance and is sur- She was children’s librarian at one of the requirements of the commercial contest—to feature local music—their vived by his wife, Twila, and two the Huron Public Library and is commercial included music of Filthy Divine, a Minneapolis band, courtesy of Wes sons. survived by her husband, Jon, Schuck ’97 at Two Fish Studios in Mankato. Taylor owns and operates Prime Carl F. Nelson ’51, Bloomington, and a daughter. Productions in Minneapolis where he directs commercials and film. Their commer- MN, on November 19, 2006. He Kristen Anderson ’81, Minneapolis, cial can be viewed at www.primeproductions.com/grainbelt.mov, and second- was retired senior vice president MN, on November 7, 2006. She and third-place winners at www.grainbelt.com. for Morgan Stanley Dean Witter was owner and operator of and is survived by his wife, Dinkydale Deli and is survived by Leslie, and two children, Bob ’80 her husband, Tedd Halverson. of Klein Funeral Home until his retired teacher and counselor and Caroline Levine ’82. Amy Benson ’90, Minneapolis, MN, retirement and is survived by his from Amery High School and is Lois Nordstrom Pierson ’53, on December 10, 2006. She was wife, Dolores, two sons, and one survived by his wife, Mildred, Cambridge, MN, on March 11, employed by Fingerhut daughter. and four children. 2006. She was a retired teacher Corporation and then at a med- Gladys Magney Stadden ’33, Elk Robert Schweppe ’40, Mankato, MN, and is survived by her husband, ical laboratory in Minnetonka. River, on January 24, 2006. She is on January 1, 2007. He was re- Roger, three daughters, and one She is survived by her father, survived by one daughter, Patricia tired superintendent for Ceylon sister. Jon, stepmother Judy, and one Gendron ’58, and one son. Public Schools. Richmond Anderson ’56, Kansas brother. Julia Strathern Hesselroth Helms Roland Minette ’42, Esko, MN, on City, MO, on December 16, 2006. Ruby Boettcher, East Grand Forks, ’37, Prairie Village, KS, on May October 16, 2005. He was a re- He was a retired Lutheran pastor MN, on November 8, 2006. She 27, 2006. She was active in hos- tired supervisor of stores for U.S. and is survived by his wife, was a retired head nurse of the pital and church work and is sur- Steel and is survived by his wife, Lorraine, one son, four daughters student health service at vived by two sons and two Janet, and two daughters. including Miriam ’81, Kristi Gustavus. daughters. Allen E. Moline ’42, Slayton, MN, on Nielsen ’82, Inga Thomas ’84, Donald Varpness, Worthington, MN, Eleanor Stolberg Seitz ’37, Fort October 7, 2006. He was a re- and Merita Hartman ’85, and four on January 2, 2007. He was a Bragg, CA, on December 31, tired science teacher for Slayton sisters including Kristin Robinson former assistant football coach 2006. She was a retired remedial High School and is survived by ’61 and Ingrid Kessler ’66. at Gustavus from 1973–78 and is reading educator and is survived his wife, Bethel, and two chil- Ron Sjostrand ’57, Ballwin, MO, on survived by his wife, Audrey, two by two sons. dren including Lucinda King ’73. November 28, 2006. He was a re- daughters, and one son. Winfred S. Johnson ’39, Amery, WI, Douglas J. Dahl ’43, Tampa, FL, on tired wall covering contractor on October 18, 2006. He was a October 27, 2006. He was retired and is survived by his wife, Char.

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