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THE GUSTAVUS QUARTERLY Contents Fall 2006 • Vol. LXII, No. 4 4 From the President Managing Editor Steven L. Waldhauser ’70 5 On the Hill [email protected] 22 Calendar: What’s happening on campus Alumni Editors Randall M. Stuckey ’83 [email protected] 24 Commencement 2006 Barbara Larson Taylor ’93 A photo gallery [email protected] Design 28 Gustavus Library Associates Sharon Stevenson presented with Greater [email protected] Gustavus Award Contributing Writers Sara Baer ’08, Al Behrends ’77, Barbara Fister, Decades of service recognized Rob Gardner, Teresa Harland ’94, Tim Kennedy ’82, Jonathan Kraatz, Donald Myers ’83, Tim 30 The ‘eyes and ears’ of the Robinson ’65 Christ Chapel Contributing Photographers Anders Björling ’58, Jonathan Kraatz, Tom Exploring the Chapel Apprentice program Roster, Tim Robinson ’65, Sharon Stevenson, Stan Waldhauser ’71 32 Sports The Gustavus Quarterly (USPS 227-580) Tennis teams take top national honors I is published four times annually, in February, May, Athletes of the Year I NCAA Postgraduate August, and November, by Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, Minn. Periodicals postage is paid at St. Scholars I Women’s golf second at NCAA Peter, MN 56082, and additional mailing offices. It is I mailed free of charge to alumni and friends of the championships Gustavus in top ten of College. Circulation is approximately 34,000. Director’s Cup I New broadcast home for Gustie I Postmaster: Send address changes to sports Individual and coaching honors The Gustavus Quarterly Office of Alumni Relations Gustavus Adolphus College 30 Legacy 800 W. College Ave. New gift supports Björling Music Scholarships I St. Peter, MN 56082-1498 Class of ’56 matches Class of ’06 gifts I Educating future miracle-makers I Recognition events schedule
33 Alumni News Homecoming Weekend schedule I Distinguished Saint Peter, Minnesota Alumni Citations I Service and retirement 507/933-8000 I www.gustavus.edu awards Chair, Board of Trustees Russ Michaletz ’74 ON THE COVER THE President of the College Gustavus Adolphus College Fall 2006 James L. Peterson ’64 Gustavus Graduate Anders QUARTERLY Peterson ’06 celebrates Vice President for Institutional Advancement following Brenda Moore commencement Director of Alumni Relations exercises. More photos Randall M. Stuckey ’83 starting on page 24.
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Gustavus Adolphus College Dreaming of Board of Trustees Gary F. Anderson ’63 Interim Seminary Pastor Hugo, Minn. Luther Seminary, St. Paul Jon V. Anderson Bishop, Southwestern Minnesota Synod, New Ulm, Minn. Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, future celebrations (ex officio) Redwood Falls Rodney L. Anderson Pastor, Eden Prairie, Minn. St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Tom Roster Thomas M. Annesley ’75 Professor of Pathology, Much of this issue of the Ann Arbor, Mich. University Hospital, University of Michigan Al Annexstad Chair, President, and CEO, Quarterly is built around the Excelsior, Minn. Federated Insurance, Owatonna Tracy L. Bahl ’84 Chief Executive Officer, notion of celebration. There Greenwich, Conn. Uniprise, a United Health Group Company, N.Y. are stories of distinguished Mark Bernhardson ’71 City Manager, Bloomington, Minn. City of Bloomington alumni and their contribu- Stephen P. Blenkush ’80 Pastor, tions—about their “lives of Milaca, Minn. Zion Lutheran Church Gordon A. Braatz Associate Pastor/Psychologist,
From the President the From leadership and service to soci- Minneapolis, Minn. Central Lutheran Church ety,” as it says in our mission David J. Carlson ’60 Retired Physician Edina, Minn. statement. There are stories John E. Chadwick ’79 President, celebrating people who have Bloomington, Minn. The Chadwick Group, Inc. Kelly Chatman Pastor, made a difference in the well- Maplewood, Minn. Redeemer Lutheran Church, Minneapolis Jerome King Del Pino ’68 General Secretary, being of the College and the Franklin, Tenn. General Board of Higher Education and Ministry, students it serves so very well. The United Methodist Church, Nashville Jann Eichlersmith ’85 Assistant General Counsel, You’ll read about celebrations of commencement, of great teaching, and very special Richfield, Minn. The Scoular Company, Minneapolis Gustavus highlights such as the Nobel Conference and Christmas in Christ Chapel. And of Bruce W. Engelsma CEO and Chair of the Board, Long Lake, Minn. Kraus-Anderson Companies, Inc., Minneapolis course we regularly celebrate student achievements on Honors Day. We celebrate our Ardena Flippen ’68 Corporate Compliance Officer, Swedish heritage. We celebrate with great music, great hospitality, and of course with great Chicago Provident Hospital of Cook County James H. Gale ’83 Attorney at Law food. We have so very much to celebrate. I think we could do it more often than we do. Washington, D.C. Tania K. Haber ’78 Senior Pastor, Many years ago, at another institution, a wise trustee challenged me with the question, St. Louis Park, Minn. Westwood Lutheran Church “What is it that you want to celebrate in five years?” His interest was not in celebrations, of Paul L. Harrington Senior Pastor, Rosemount, Minn. Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church, Apple Valley course. It was about pushing us to imagine a new future and then to create a path to get Pat Haugen ’70 Client Executive, there. Sioux Falls, S.D. IBM Global Services Alfred Henderson ’62 Financial Adviser, Lately, I’ve been imagining future celebrations—big ones—some that I hope you will Chanhassen, Minn. American Express, Edina read about here in the Quarterly at some point, and some in which I hope you might have a George G. Hicks ’75 Managing Partner Eden Prairie, Minn. Värde Partners, Inc., Minneapolis personal share. As we begin to set long-term direction and strategies with our current plan- Thomas J. Hirsch ’64 Vice President, ning process, I imagine many things, like celebrating a new and unprecedented level of stu- Edina, Minn. JEBCO Group, Inc., St. Paul Ronald A. Jones Retired Partner and Consultant, dent engagement in learning here on campus. I can imagine a high level of global compe- No. Barrington, Ill. Hewitt and Associates, Lincolnshire Linda Bailey Keefe ’69 Vice President, tency in every one of our graduates. I can see us celebrating Gustavus as a premier Atlanta, Ga. NAI Brannen Goddard institution in the teaching and practice of leadership. I can see new approaches to support- Daniel A. Kolander ’68 Senior Pastor, Marion, Iowa First Lutheran Church, Cedar Rapids ing students in their faith journeys. And would it not be great to celebrate new endowed Barbara Eckman Krig ’52 Retired Educator chairs for brilliant professors, funding for full student access to research and special project Excelsior, Minn. Russell V. Michaletz ’74 Deloitte Touche LLP, Minneapolis work with an engaged faculty, solid scholarship support for every single student who needs Edina, Minn. and deserves it, and a highly attractive campus that’s energy-efficient and shaped by inno- Marilyn Olson Assistant Director for Colleges and Universities Chicago, Ill. Division for Vocation and Education vative approaches to long-term environmental sustainability? (ex officio) Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Martha I. Penkhus Registered Nurse, We do need to stop periodically to celebrate individual and institutional accomplish- Mankato, Minn. Immanuel St. Joseph’s Hospital ments, large and small. And we certainly ought to celebrate on a regular basis who we are James L. Peterson ’64 President, St. Paul (ex officio) Gustavus Adolphus College and what we do. But it’s also critical, I think, to constantly imagine future celebrations— Jason T. Sawyer ’93 Past President, Gustavus Alumni Association, and big ones—those that signal important objectives met, goals accomplished, dreams realized. Plymouth, Minn. (ex officio) Vice President for Sales, Cronin & Co., Minneapolis Beth Sparboe Schnell ’82 Chief Executive Officer, We are thinking a lot about the future these days. And if we can think, plan, and work to- Corcoran, Minn. Sparboe Companies, Wayzata gether with a shared vision, all of us in the Gustavus community can certainly anticipate David B. Spong ’64 President, Gustavus Association of Congregations, Chanhassen, Minn. and Interim Pastor, Hope Evangelical Lutheran celebrating great achievements well into that future. (ex officio) Church, Minneapolis Karin Stone ’83 Senior Vice President Cleveland Heights, Ohio and Director of Corporate Marketing, National City Corporation, Cleveland Sally Turrittin Co-Owner, Long Lake, Minn. Prime Mortgage Corporation, Minnetonka Chia Youyee Vang ’94 President and CEO, Minneapolis CHIA Consulting, Inc., St. Paul Daniel K. Zismer ’75 Executive Vice President, James Peterson ’64 Duluth, Minn. Essentia Health, Duluth President Trustee Emerita Patricia R. Lund Retired Chair of the Board, Edina, Minn. Lunds, Inc., Minneapolis
4 I The Gustavus Quarterly 01 Fall 06 Masters.2bak 8/8/06 1:45 PM Page 5 On thehill Campus news: 6 College fairs 6 Kruger receives Faculty Scholarly Achievement 2006 Carlson Award Winner Paul Saulnier: Award 7 Gallo visits as Rydell Professor “Prepared, organized, enthusiastic, 7 Rosenthal voted Swenson-Bunn recipient caring—and a pretty funny guy” 8 2006 Nobel Conference Stan Waldhauser ’71 by Rob Gardner 9 Remembering Myron Falck 9 Gustavus Editor’s Note: The Edgar M. Carlson featured at Award for Distinguished Teaching, choir festival the College’s highest faculty acco- 10 Admission goes lade, was established in 1971 by test-optional the Gustavus Board of Trustees to 12 Briefly honor former president Edgar 13 Bookmarks Carlson for his years of distin- 13 Choir companion guished leadership and in recogni- tour announced tion of his commitment to academ- ic excellence. Each year a member 14 Faculty of the Gustavus faculty is selected Development: to receive this award for demon- Presidential strating exceptional skills and effec- collaborative tiveness as a teacher. It has be- grants come tradition for the previous 16 Gilbert receives year’s winner to introduce the new Covenant Award honoree during the commencement Paul Saulnier 17 Gustavus Wind exercises. Theatre professor Rob Orchestra tours Gardner’s remarks follow. have had so far at Gustavus.” “The ration for class is characterized by central Europe best teacher I ever had.” long hours of work, lectures im- 20 Photography and And comments from col- peccably written and delivered, permanent hoosing the Carlson winner is leagues: “Admired and respected and an appropriately assigned and collection Ca difficult task, because there by students and colleagues alike.” promptly graded body of home- works on are many worthy teachers at “A remarkable record of excellence work.” exhibit Gustavus. However, there is no as a teacher, researcher, and facul- Second, organization. Student 22 Calendar of events doubt that this year’s winner is a ty leader.” “One of the best teach- after student comments on this deserving one, regarded as excep- ers I have ever known.” teacher’s remarkable ability, in lec- tionally skilled and exceptionally What makes this person an ex- tures, research projects, and con- effective by students and col- cellent teacher? Comments from versations, to take complex tasks leagues alike. students, colleagues, and the man and subjects and break them into Here are some comments from himself (for it is a man) suggest clear sequences and comprehensi- students: “A wonderful teacher.” four things: ble elements. According to one, “An excellent teacher.” “The most First, preparation. As one of “He has a remarkable talent for competent and creative teacher I his colleagues attests, “His prepa- continued on next page
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Carlson Award looked back. He received his M.S. ential systems, and a third, in col- Coming Continued from previous page and Ph.D. from the University of laboration with biologists, on the Delaware, then spent two years at subject of swarms in nature. In your way? being able to make difficult prob- Carroll College in Wisconsin before carrying out these programs, Paul lems manageable.” joining the Gustavus faculty in has worked with more than 30 dif- Gustavus Adolphus College Third, inspiration. This is 1993. ferent undergraduate research as- will be represented at a clearly a teacher who loves his At Gustavus he has taught sociates, many of whom have gone number of major college subject and loves teaching it— nearly all the courses in the on to successful careers of their fairs in the coming and his enthusiasm is infectious. Department of Physics, ranging own. Listen again to Professor months. Please encourage Listen again to his students: “It is from general physics to quantum Niederitter: “Always the teacher, prospective students with easy to tell even after only one mechanics, as well as a January Paul uses the research lab experi- whom you are acquainted lecture that he has a deep love for Term course on the “History and ences of his students to teach to stop by to visit! what he teaches and teaching it- Art of Science Fiction Film” and a them about the life of a scientist self.” “His lectures are always in- First Term Seminar that explores (and life in general).” August teresting, thought-provoking— the relationship between science Paul himself has said, “If I just 20 Seattle they make you want to learn.” “He and science fiction. wanted to ‘do physics’ or ‘earn 21 Portland, Ore. inspires you . . . in new and inno- His research program is de- money,’ Gustavus is not where I 27 Milwaukee, Wis. vative ways that allow you to con- scribed by colleague Chuck would be, for I certainly could have 28 Madison, Wis. nect the specific knowledge to Niederriter as “incredible and awe- chosen other career paths that 29 Appleton, Wis. general principles.” “He taught us some.” Since obtaining external would have offered me more of September to think, to learn, to be better funding to implement an advanced each of these. I am at Gustavus be- 10 Chicago students.” optics teaching laboratory, he has cause I feel a strong personal sense 11 Bloomington, Ill. Fourth, mentoring. Gustavus, developed three research pro- of service. Here I have the oppor- 12 Rockford, Ill. he says, is truly about the students. grams, one concerned with the tunity to serve students, colleagues 13–14 Minot, N.D. And his attitude is readily appar- study of light propagation in high- (both inside and outside of the 18 Rice Lake, Wis. ent to them and to his colleagues. ly scattering media, another with physics department), my profes- 18 Bozeman, Mont. Says one colleague, “Students are investigations into Riccati differ- sion, and my own curiosity.” G 18 Livingston, Mont. eager to take a course from him, 18–19 Fargo, N.D./ not because they think it will be Moorhead, Minn. easy, but because they know they 19 Kansas City, Mo. will learn a great deal from a men- Kruger recognized for 19 Ashland, Wis. tor who is extremely knowledge- 19 Billings, Mont. able, who will hold them account- scholarly achievement 20 Minocqua, Wis. able to learn and to achieve, and 20 Wausau, Wis. who will be there for them when- sychology professor Mark Kruger has been named recipient of the 20 Lewiston, Mont. ever and however they need help.” P2006 Faculty Scholarly Achievement Award for work that is, in the 20 Great Falls, Mont. Prepared, organized, enthusias- words of introducer Michael Hvidsten, mathematics professor who was 21 St. Louis tic, caring—and a pretty funny last year’s award recipient, “at the nexus of music and the mind.” Starting 21 Wisconsin Rapids, guy—these are the characteristics with a study of the biomechanics of playing the trombone, Kruger has Wis. of Professor of Physics Paul done pioneering work with physicists and musicians (including long- 21 Cut Bank, Mont. Saulnier. time collaborator Mark Lammers, Gustavus research professor) in how 21 Bismarck, N.D. Paul received his bachelor of the mind learns to coordinate the intricate set of motions needed to play 25 Mitchell, S.D. science degree in physics and elec- an instrument with the auditory feedback needed to play that instrument 26 Milbank, S.D. trical engineering, magna cum well. Among his many papers and presentations in the past 10 years 26 Watertown, S.D. laude, from the University of are studies of music performance physiology, student practice habits, 27 De Pere, Wis. Hartford, graduating in three and the psychology of music performance. He was invited to present 27 Sioux Falls, S.D. years. After working for two years two papers—one on language use in autobiographical memory for 28 Marinette, Wis. in the aerospace division of music performances and the other a comparative study of air support in 28 Vermilion, S.D. General Electric, where at the age brass instruments—in August at an international conference in Italy. 29 Oshkosh, Wis. of 21 he served as lead project en- First awarded in 1986, the Faculty Scholarly Achievement Award 30 Denver gineer for a $2 million research was reestablished in 2004 and is now announced during the annual and development program, he re- Honors Day convocation. G continued on next page turned to academia and has never
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Rydell Professorship brings AIDS continued from previous page October 1 Orange County, researcher to campus Calif. 1 Des Moines, Iowa
Jonathan Kraatz 2 Sioux Falls, S.D. r. Robert Gallo, who is rec- twice as a presenter at the 3 Elgin, Ill. Dognized for his role in iden- College’s Nobel Conference, 3 La Crosse, Wis. tifying the HIV virus as the cause first in 1992 on the topic of 3 Eau Claire, Wis. of AIDS, spent two weeks in resi- “Immunity: The Battle Within” 3 Brookings, S.D. dence on the Gustavus Adolphus and again in 1998 for “Virus: 3 Huron, S.D. College campus during the The Human Connection.” 4 Minneapolis Spring 2006 semester as the As part of his residency, Gallo 8 Aspen, Colo. College’s Rydell Professor. As co-taught a seminar course for 9 Colorado Springs, part of his residency, he co- biology majors, “The Biology of Colo. taught a seminar in virology and Viruses,” with Gustavus 9 Franklin, Wis. also delivered three public lec- Associate Professor of Biology 10 Kenosha, Wis. tures on campus, including a John Lammert. His public lec- 11 Hoffman Estates, keynote address at the College’s tures focused on the origin, evo- Ill. MAYDAY! Peace Conference on Robert Gallo lution, and major biological fea- 11 Louisville, Colo. April 19. tures of the HIV virus; the 11 Hartland, Wis. Gallo has been director of the biology of human blood cells, timing of the AIDS outbreak in 11 Shawnee Mission, Institute of Human Virology at their normal and abnormal 1981 from the standpoint of re- Kan. the University of Maryland since growth, and the causes of abnor- cent scientific advances in molec- 12 Denver 1996 and previously served at mal growth related to leukemia, ular biology and immunology; 12 Verona, Wis. the National Cancer Institute in insufficiency, or immune defi- and the overconfidence and 14 Chicago Bethesda, Md., for 30 years. His ciencies. His stature and reputa- complacency of society and med- 14 Greenwood Village, professional interests have fo- tion in the fields of virology and ical science in industrialized Colo. cused on the study of the basic immunology led to his serving countries in dealing with the 15 Milwaukee, Wis. pandemic. His final lecture, the 16–17 Las Vegas keynote address for the College’s 17 Custer, S.D. 26th annual MAYDAY! 18 Spearfish, S.D. Political science professor Conference, focused on the un- 19 Rapid City, S.D. folding crisis of AIDS in sub- 22 Omaha, Neb. honored by student body Saharan Africa. 22 Lincoln, Neb. The Rydell Professorship at 23 Des Moines, Iowa lisa Rosenthal, assistant professor of political science, has been Gustavus is a scholar-in-residence 24–25 Minneapolis A recognized by the student body of Gustavus Adolphus College program designed to bring 29 St. Louis with the 2006 Swenson-Bunn Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence. Nobel laureates, Nobel 29 Omaha, Neb. The award, nominated by students and selected by vote of the Conference presenters, and simi- 30 Kansas City, Kan. Student Senate, has been presented annually since 1990 at the larly distinguished scholars to the November College’s Honors Day convocation. campus as catalysts for enhancing 3–4 Seattle Rosenthal, who joined the Gustavus faculty in 2004, teaches learning and teaching. It was es- 4 Chicago courses in feminist political theory, the history of political thought, tablished in 1995 by Drs. Robert 5–6 Portland, Ore. constitutional law, and ethics and public policy. A graduate of Beloit E. and Susan T. Rydell of College, she earned her M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Minnetonka, Minn., to give stu- For further information on Wisconsin. dents the opportunity to learn the above fairs, or to get The Swenson-Bunn Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence honors from and interact with leading information on every the memory of two Gustavus students and members of the Student scholars. Gallo is the ninth schol- college fair at which Senate, Greg Swenson and Holly Bunn, who were killed in a car acci- ar to be in residence at Gustavus Gustavus will be dent in 1989. G as a Rydell Professor. G represented, call Alan Meiers at 800/487-8288.
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Erratum 2006 Nobel Conference will
We incorrectly reported in our last issue (Summer discuss the future of healthcare 2006) that junior Carla Smith had won third place in the poster presentation and medical research session of the National Black Graduate Student Conference held in Las by Tim Robinson ’65 radically different treatments, like amine these issues as well as the Vegas in March. In fact, antibiotics, that came about as hard science. We will highlight while she had collaborated the result of ingenious basic sci- the search for the “magic bullet.” with a fellow student on a It’s hard to imagine changes that entific research. We’ll hear about the promise of presentation that was en- have affected our lives more in The whole healthcare delivery genomics, and how to make tered in the poster compe- the past 100 years than those in system has also changed, just as primitive cells turn into lung tis- tition, her award resulted the field of medicine. Every day radically. Gone are the days of sue, a field known as “tissue en- from placing third in the we read about some miraculous the solo practitioner who made gineering.” We’ll hear about undergraduate paper com- cure for a condition that would house calls and perhaps main- nanotechnology applications in petition, which gave have been fatal just a few years tained a small private hospital. medicine. We’ll also learn Gustavus student entries a ago, and we seem to take for Has the highly-regarded family whether we should be worried 1-2-3 sweep in that divi- granted that this will continue to physician simply become a pro- about the prospect of worldwide sion. be the case in the future And, if duction unit in a giant corporate epidemics. And, since Minnesota something goes wrong, we ex- enterprise? Are the days of em- is home to first-rate medical pect not only that modern medi- ployer-sponsored health cover- practice and research, we will fea- cine will develop something to age coming to an end as well? ture some of this research in spe- fix it, but also that the cost will The success of medical inno- cial discussion sessions and dis- be covered by our employer’s vation has produced a paradoxi- plays of innovative products. health-care plan or Medicare— cal situation: As research extends Physician-researchers J. certainly not by us. life expectancy and makes radical Michael Bishop (Nobel Prize The 2006 Nobel Conference, new cures possible, it may be 1989), Michael Osterholm, to be held on October 3 and 4, that we won’t be able to afford Dame Julia Polak, and James will deal with both of these as- these procedures or that we’ll be Orbinski, along with bioengineer pects of medicine—the promise forced to make difficult decisions Jennifer West, economist Henry of medical research and the about who will have access to Aaron, and philosopher Daniel changing nature of the health- them. The economic and ethical Callahan, will lead us into discus- care system—and their implica- questions facing both the med- sion and enlightenment on a tions for our lives. ical community and society at subject that touches each of our Not that long ago parents large are likely to be magnified as lives: medicine and what we were happy if even a majority of baby boomers move toward re- might expect “tomorrow.” their children lived long enough tirement age. Tickets for the 2006 Nobel to have children of their own. At the beginning of this 21st Conference may be reserved by The leading causes of death were century, medicine is held in high calling the Office of College influenza, pneumonia, diphthe- esteem by the public and is being Relations at Gustavus (507/933- ria, smallpox, whooping cough, looked to for solutions to a vari- 7520), by returning the form on and tuberculosis—diseases that ety of societal problems. But it’s the insert in this magazine, or by today have practically vanished clear that the traditional struc- visiting the College’s website from the public consciousness. ture of this industry is under (www.gustavus.edu/nobelcon- Some of the changes that led to tremendous pressure and will ference). G this were simple, like Ignaz present a very different picture in Semmelweis’ suggestion that the not-so-distant future. Tim Robinson ‘65, professor of psy- medical caregivers should wash As is our tradition at the chology at Gustavus since 1969, is their hands, but most involved Nobel Conferences, we will ex- director of the Nobel Conference.
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Longtime Gustavus Band leader dies
yron R. Falck, emeritus music theory from the Eastman Mprofessor of music at School of Music. Gustavus Adolphus College and Falck’s teaching assignments director of bands for 34 years, at Gustavus were varied, but he died on Saturday, March 13, served as director of the 2006, at the St. Peter Health Gustavus Band, the College’s Care Center after a brief illness. touring wind ensemble, and He was 83 years old. taught instrumental conducting Born in Black Creek, Wis., in throughout his 34-year career. 1922, Falck began developing an He also taught orchestration; in- appreciation for music at an early strumental technique; instru- age. He specialized in the tuba, ment classes in woodwind, brass, baritone, and string bass and and percussion; counterpoint; played with U.S. Army bands music theory; and music history from 1942 to 1946. Following and appreciation classes, also su- Myron R. Falck his military service, he returned pervising student teachers. He to Wisconsin, obtaining his un- was promoted to full professor in teachers that screened proposals dergraduate degree from the for- 1971 and chaired the for matching funds for music pro- mer Milwaukee State Teachers Department of Music for three grams. College in 1948 and teaching terms. Falck retired from the high school music in Wisconsin In 1975 Falck was appointed Gustavus faculty in 1988 but public schools. He went on to to a term as music coordinator of continued to reside in St. Peter. earn a master of music degree the Minnesota State Arts Council, He is survived by his sister, Marie from the Eastman School of which had been established in the Alexander; brother, Franklin Music, Rochester, N.Y., in 1952 mid-1960s to advance the arts in Falck; and several nieces, before joining the faculty at the state. As coordinator he head- nephews, and cousins. A memo- Gustavus in 1954. In 1965 he ed a 10-member advisory panel of rial service at Gustavus is being was awarded a doctorate in professional musicians and music planned. G
Gustavus Choir to appear at Christiansen Festival
he Gustavus Choir, led by Gregory Aune, is among five Minnesota Two identical concerts will be presented, the first at 2 p.m. and the T Lutheran college choirs that will perform together in two concerts second at 6:30 p.m. All seats are reserved and may be acquired through on Sunday, November 19, 2006, at Orchestra Hall in Minneapolis to cel- the Orchestra Hall box office (800/292-4141 or 612/371-5656). ebrate the living legacy of the “father” of American a cappella singing. The concerts are sponsored by the F. Melius Christiansen Star of the The birth 135 years ago of F. Melius Christiansen will be commemo- North Festival Concert Series affiliated with the American Choral rated by internationally known touring choirs from Gustavus, Augsburg Directors Association (ACDA) of Minnesota, and will highlight the orga- College, Concordia College (Moorhead), Concordia University-St. Paul, nization’s two-day annual fall convention program. The performances and St. Olaf College. It will be the first joint appearance by these five will directly benefit the scholarship fund of the F. Melius Christiansen ensembles representing the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Endowment Fund that supports continuing education and graduate (ELCA) and the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LC-MS). Each choir studies of young and aspiring choral directors in Minnesota. will perform individually, directed by its own conductor, and as a com- Music to be performed at the concerts will include works of F. Melius bined choir under the direction of guest conductor Kenneth Jennings, Christiansen, including choral favorites of thousands of choral concert professor emeritus and former director of the St. Olaf Choir and interim goers such as Beautiful Savior, Wake Awake, O Day Full of Grace, Psalm 50, conductor of the Gustavus Choir in 1994–95. Praise to the Lord the Almighty, and Lost In The Night. G
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Admission process now test-optional An interview with Vice President Mark Anderson ’66 Steve Waldhauser ’70 preparatory coursework who may have otherwise not consid- ered Gustavus because of their test scores will now be more like- ly to explore the College and apply. Also, Gustavus expects to see an increase in applications, as has nearly every other institution that has instituted a test-optional admission policy. And, with more applications comes greater applicant variety—leading to greater admission selectivity and the opportunity to build an even better incoming class.
GQ: How does the Gustavus ap- plication process compare to other institutions? Mark Anderson ’66 MA: Currently, 24 of the top 100 liberal arts colleges (according to ffective for students applying The Gustavus Quarterly (GQ): U.S. News and World Report’s E for admission to Gustavus What prompted Gustavus to rankings) are test-optional. Adolphus College for the Class move to a test-optional admis- Gustavus will be the first liberal of 2011, submitting an ACT or sion policy? arts college in Minnesota to have SAT score will be optional. This Mark Anderson (MA): Making a test-optional admission policy new approach places emphasis on standardized college-entrance and will join the ranks of Bates college-preparatory coursework exams optional will better serve (ME), Mount Holyoke (MA), and initiative, as well as involve- prospective students and their Franklin and Marshall (PA), and ment, leadership, and service. families by evaluating each stu- Bowdoin (ME) colleges. The Quarterly sat down with dent on overall achievement and Recently, Lawrence University Mark Anderson ’66, who has di- not a one-day exam. . . . We look (WI) and Knox College (IL) rected the admission office at for students who have prepared have also chosen to make test Gustavus for more than 20 years, themselves for the rigorous chal- scores optional for admission. to pose some questions about lenges of the academic program the rationale for the decision and at Gustavus. Test scores—low or GQ: What went into the decision? the benefits for students and the high—are not always accurate in Who was involved? College. Anderson was named predicting a student’s academic MA: The Gustavus Admission vice president for admission and success. Office has been researching ad- student financial assistance this mission procedures as part of the past spring following the retire- GQ: How does this benefit ongoing effort to enhance the ment of Owen Sammelson ’58, Gustavus? admission experience for former vice president for admin- MA: Promising students with a prospective students and advance istration. high GPA and strong college Gustavus’ competitive position.
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Our Office of Institutional warded based on their entire ap- Predictive Attributes Research compiled data from plication—including their high of College GPA graduates of the last five years school transcript, involvement Unknown showing the relative importance and interests, writing ability, and Variance of various predictors of academic recommendations. Students who
21% Chart by David Menk ’94 success (see pie chart). Faculty do not feel their test scores accu- High School GPA members, administrators, the rately reflect their academic abili- ACT Score 9% 64% Faculty Senate, counselors at ty and potential will have a feeder high schools, college col- choice to submit their scores— High School Rank 6% leagues, and professional organi- giving them some say in the ad- zations have been consulted and mission process. have been very positive to this change in policy. GQ: Why should any student take the ACT or SAT? GQ: Are Gustavus’ admission MA: Gustavus admission coun- standards changing? selors will advise prospective stu- dardized testing. Important at- David Menk ’94, director of MA: No; as always, the emphasis dents to take standardized tests tributes for success at Gustavus— the College’s Office of will be on college preparatory so they may fully explore their such as commitment, motiva- Institutional Research, has curriculum and resultant grade options and to prepare them for tion, creativity, leadership, and compiled data from point average, which are proven later standardized tests such as maturity—are better evaluated graduates of the last five to be the best predictors of fu- the GRE and MCAT.* However, by considering a student’s entire years showing the relative ture academic success. Having a these students will benefit from application. Additionally, this importance of various test-optional admission policy the knowledge before taking a policy continues Gustavus’ tradi- predictors of academic reaffirms the importance of a stu- standardized test that they may tion of innovative education, success. A step-wise multiple dent’s long-term preparation for voluntarily submit the results to along with Writing Across the regression model was used college inside the classroom, not Gustavus. Curriculum, Curriculum II, the to statistically measure the a single, marathon test given on First Term Seminar, and the 4-1- relationship of a group of a particular Saturday morning. GQ: Will test scores be required 4 calendar. G predictors for cumulative for any applicants? GPA. High school grade GQ: How does this benefit MA: While no applicants for ad- * Bates College, the pioneer of test- point average, high school prospective students? mission will be required to submit optional admission policies which has class rank, and composite MA: Students who have demon- standardized test scores (with the been test-optional for more than 20 ACT score were chosen as strated their preparation for the exception of the TOEFL for in- years, has conducted extensive re- predictors since each has a challenge of Gustavus’ curricu- ternational students), scores will search on the policy’s effects. Its land- strong singular correlation lum—through their high school be considered when awarding the mark study (www.bates.edu) shows to college GPA. By using a record and achievements—will President’s Scholarship, our top little difference in college academic regression model, the continue to be admitted to academic scholarship. Compared performance and graduation rates be- variability accounted for by Gustavus even though the test to Gustavus’ other academic tween test-score submitters and non- the three predictors in the scores will be an option. As in- scholarships, President’s appli- submitters. There are only minor dif- order of their statistical tense test anxiety and the result- cants will continue to demonstrate ferences in the career outcomes of relationship to college GPA ing multi-billion dollar test their exceptional ability through each group, with exceptions in the was computed. The graph preparation industry grow wildly, additional steps: a scholarship ap- four fields where students must take above shows the magnitude Gustavus can better serve stu- plication, an interview, an essay, standardized tests for admission to of each variable as a dents by alleviating the pressure and submission of test scores. graduate programs (medical, law, predictor of the overall of mandatory standardized tests M.B.A., or Ph.D.). Therefore, model. and responding to the bias of GQ: How does this affirm and Gustavus believes students planning standardized test preparation. promote the mission of the to pursue additional education be- College? yond their B.A. should familiarize GQ: Will some students benefit MA: Gustavus offers a liberal arts themselves with the structure and ex- more than others with this policy? education to students of high as- perience of standardized testing. MA: Students with exceptional piration and promise—qualities ability and strong test scores will that don’t lend themselves to continue to be admitted and re- being measured neatly by stan-
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Briefly . . .
FACULTY PROMOTIONS – Five members undergraduates in the liberal arts (junior), Megan Richards (junior), of the Gustavus faculty were for- and sciences, with fewer than one Dorea Ruggles, Brady Rutman, mally granted tenure during chapel percent of college students across Sarah Schueffner, Daniel Sellers, services on April 21 and promoted the nation in any given year earn- Julie Severson, Rosemary Shultz, to the rank of associate professor. ing membership. Elected to the Anne Sitorius (junior), Anna They are Jeff Dahlseid ’90, chem- College’s Eta chapter (all graduat- Sorenson, Christopher Sorenson, istry and biology; June Kloubec, ing seniors unless otherwise indi- Christopher Thorson, Linh Vu health and exercise science; cated): Megan Aageson, John (junior), Michelle Weber, Jillian Locke, political science; Albertson, Karin Anderson (jun- Matthew Whittaker, and Rebecca Taylor Fremo, English; ior), Daniel Belgam, Erin Alexander Zupan (junior). and Barbara Mattson Zust ’76, Bettendorf (junior), Sara nursing. Butwinick, Emily Eddy, Samantha GOLDWATER SCHOLAR NAMED – Alex The Office of the Dean of the Engh, Krista Erdahl, Lindsay Fox, Zupan, a junior mathematics Faculty also announced the pro- Connie Gardner, David Garfunkel, major from Monona, Wis., has motion of three faculty members Amy Gratz, Pierce Griffin, Justin been awarded a Barry M. to the rank of full professor: Denis Haaheim, Jennifer Harry, Greta Goldwater Scholarship. The Crnkovi´c, Russian studies; Michael Haugland, Katherine Haynes, Goldwater Foundation sponsors Jorgensen, music; and Paul Violeta Hernandez Espinoza (jun- the prestigious scholarships, which Saulnier, physics. ior), Meghan Hogdal (junior). provide up to $7,500 per year for Krysta Huseby, Sharon Jaffe, educational expenses to sopho- PHI BETA KAPPA INDUCTEES – Fifty-one Audrey Joslin, Emily Kehm, mores and juniors who intend to students were elected to Phi Beta Matthew Lindner, Christopher pursue research careers in mathe- Kappa during ceremonies held at Lofgren, Amy McKeehan, Yoshi matics, the natural sciences, or Students elected to Phi Beta Gustavus in May 2006. Phi Beta Ludwig (junior), Justin Paul, engineering. Around 300 are Kappa in the spring of 2006 Kappa is generally considered to Kelsey Payne, Elizabeth, awarded annually across the na- were recognized by Interim be the most selective and presti- Petersen (junior), Michael tion. Dean Eric Eliason (far left) gious of all college honor societies Phillips, Trevor Potter, Michael at the Honors Day and election to membership one of Purdham (junior), Christine RETURN TRIP TO IOA – Andrea convocation in May. the highest honors available to Rasmussen, Alison Rethwisch Carlile, a junior from Chatham, Steve Waldhauser ’70
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Chaplain Brian Johnson ’80 and education professor Carolyn O’Grady have collaborated to edit The Spirit Ill., made it to the semi-final of Service. The book represents a conversation in round of the 134th Interstate progress—an attempt to understand how to help un- Oratorical Association National dergraduates integrate service and spirituality in their Contest held at the University of education for the purpose of social justice. The essays West Florida, Pensacola, in April. selected for inclusion—all written by Gustavus facul- This is the second consecutive ty, staff, or alumni—reflect upon the divide within ac- year that Carlile qualified for the ademic culture between responsible, rigorous, intellec- IOA’s prestigious national contest, tual competence and those facets of human which is the oldest annual inter- experience relating to faith, spirituality, service, and collegiate competition in North commitment to social justice and in some cases America. Each state may qualify sharply differ on what role, if any, service-learning, so- only two representatives for the cial justice, and faith should play in guiding work in contest, and Gustavus had not higher education. Several contributors give candid ac- qualified a speaker in more than counts of their own teaching experiences, sharing the 20 years before Carlile first quali- importance of connecting learning to life. fied last year. She has also served a term as the at-large student rep- Brian T. Johnson and Carolyn R. O’Grady, eds., The Spirit resentative on the Pi Kappa Delta of Service: Exploring Faith, Service, and Social Justice in Forensics Honorary National Higher Education (Bolton, Mass.: Anker Publishing Council. Company, 2006; board cover, $39.95)
NEW BOARD MEMBERS SEATED – Five new members were seated when Emerita professor Gretchen Koehler has published a the Gustavus Adolphus College pamphlet-sized self-help guide titled The Little Book Board of Trustees met in June of Stress Management. It is aimed at helping readers 2006. The board made Jason to examine their lifestyles for places where adjust- Sawyer ’93, Plymouth, Minn., vice ments, modifications, or changes can positively president for Sales at Cronin & Co. affect their health. Thirty simple stress-managing of Minneapolis and past president exercises are introduced and described in the of the Gustavus Alumni booklet. Association, an ex officio member. Also joining the board were Gretchen Koehler, The Little Book of Stress Ardena Flippen ’68, Chicago, cor- Management: What You Need to Know and Do porate compliance officer for (St. Peter, Minn.: 2006, paper, $10.00) Provident Hospital of Cook County; the Rev. Paul L. Harrington, The above-mentioned books are available through the Gustavus Book Mark Rosemount, Minn., senior pastor (phone 800/847-9307, or log onto
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Faculty Development Presidential Student/Faculty Collaboration Grants
by Barbara Fister
hat do wind energy, W Hmong linguistics, and a ceramic art installation have in common? Each of these is a 2006 summer project funded by
Together Presidential Student/Faculty Collaboration Grants. This summer, physics profes- sor Chuck Niederriter and stu- dent Jared Sieling have been studying ways that energy gener- ated from wind power can be most effectively stored. Professor Niederriter has been involved in developing wind power for the College for several years; now he Supported by a Presidential Student/Faculty Collaboration Grant, student Jared wants to explore the best ways to Sieling ’08 (left) and physics professor Chuck Niederriter test the energy save up energy to use on less storage efficiency of a hydrogen fuel cell. windy days. Sieling is happy to be involved because he’s con- Art professor Lois Peterson worked say the learning goes cerned about the environment— and student David Goldstein are both ways. and he knows that hands-on ex- creating a ceramic tile mural out periences will round out his of hand-cut white clay to be “Real Research, Real Learning education as a future physicist. mounted on the front of the Science” Toshiyuki Sakuragi, associate choir loft of Christ Chapel. It is Neuroscientist Mike Ferragamo & professor of Japanese studies, has designed to enhance personal re- encouraged Kim McArthur ’04 teamed with students Bao Xiong flection in a contemplative piece to dive into lab work by re- and Mai Lee Vang to explore the of art. By working together, an searching the neural representa- cognitive dynamics of linguistics experienced artist and a younger tion of sounds in a particular sec- by conducting field work into one will share the creative tion of frogs’ brains during a metaphors and classifiers used in process of conception, design, 2003 summer project. At first, the Hmong language. For and the practical problem-solv- Kim thought the lab equipment Sakuragi, this research offers an ing required for a major art in- looked as if belonged at NASA opportunity to apply new linguis- stallation. Mission Control. But she soon tic concepts to a language that For several years, students got comfortable enough to make has received little attention but is have learned alongside faculty in progress. She admits, “There undergoing dramatic change. His intensive projects like these. E- were some things about the lab- two student research partners not mail interviews conducted dur- oratory and the procedures that I only have an opportunity to learn ing the summer with two didn’t really understand until my more about linguistics but also Gustavus graduates reveal they first year of graduate school, but will be helping to understand offer rich learning experiences hey! I was participating in real re- and preserve a culture that is an that complement the classroom. search, real science.” The grant important part of their identities. And the faculty with whom they allowed her to spend time daily Teaching
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on the project during the sum- mer without compromising her demanding coursework. “In the science classroom, you’re gener- ally learning about things that have already been researched, picked apart, rearranged, and di- luted down. That’s necessary in a science classroom, because sci- ence is so big—you can’t learn every nuance and detail, and you can’t earn each piece of knowl- edge for yourself. There isn’t enough time in the day, let alone in a single 50-minute class peri- od. In an active research labora- tory, you can be an explorer. You pick the question. You design the experiment. You make new ob- servations and collect new data, and then you make the discover- ies.” McArthur not only learned technical skills but she also David Goldstein ’08 (left) is gained an appreciation for the and student partner focus to- parallel questions her professor collaborating with art scientific process that she de- gether on a particular issue, they was investigating, so with a 2004 professor Lois Peterson on a scribes as “sometimes elegant, both gain expertise and can en- grant they teamed up to form a ceramic installation for the sometimes clumsy, always satisfy- gage in “surprisingly productive two-person summer seminar. choir loft of Christ Chapel. ing.” It was good preparation for dialogue that resembles nothing They began at the Newberry Molded clay parts yet to be her current graduate work in so much as the stimulating con- Library in Chicago. “This was an fired are on the table before neuroscience at Washington versations in which the best liter- incredible experience,” Bauck re- them. University in St. Louis. “You ary scholars engage.” And both ports. “Who would have never really know if you’ll enjoy a participants benefit. “The stu- thought that spending beautiful given career path until you’ve ex- dent gets the opportunity to pur- summer days in a library, knee- perienced it first-hand, and my sue graduate-level work while the deep in literary criticism, could experience at Gustavus con- professor benefits from having a be so much fun? The breadth of firmed for me that this was what deeply informed reader of work resources at the Newberry was I wanted to do with my life.” that is most often too specialized astonishing; I was able to read for departmental colleagues to original, centuries-old books and “Knee-Deep in Literary approach. A small liberal arts col- could find virtually any informa- Criticism” lege provides the ideal environ- tion I needed. The trip to the But student-faculty research is ment to support such conversa- Newberry was the perfect way to not limited to the sciences—or tions.” dive in to the project.” even to students who have cho- Marissa Wold Bauck had no Thereafter, Newstok and sen a particular career. Scott plans to become a Shakespeare Bauck met daily to process their Newstok, assistant professor of scholar and was initially intimi- thoughts, questions, frustrations, English, admits it’s harder to cre- dated by the thought of taking a and insights. “This experience ate collaborative projects in the Shakespeare course required of was completely different from humanities than in the sciences, English majors. But she found taking a class. Students often but he argues, “It is precisely in herself fascinated by the ways have to do research for a term such fields that we find the po- race featured in American read- paper, as I did for the tential for the greatest intellectu- ings of Othello. The issues she Shakespeare seminar, and while it al rewards.” As a faculty member raised in her paper turned out to continued on next page
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Collaboration grants and the sometimes explosive McArthur agrees it is a valu- Continued from previous page issue of race in a completely dif- able learning experience. “Even ferent way.” She also discovered for those who aren’t interested in seems extensive at the time, it’s that research in the humanities is research as a career, there’s cer- nothing compared to being able truly a collaborative process. “I tainly an enormous satisfaction in to spend two straight months, sometimes refer to it as the best completing an original project. often at least 40 hours a week, summer job I’ve ever had! I was In every field, research is the op- researching one single topic able to go to the Newberry portunity to participate in an on- you’re genuinely passionate Library; I had the time to devel- going global conversation, and I about—it’s really quite a luxury. op an idea and conduct the re- would encourage every student And the more you delve into the search necessary to do the thesis to take that opportunity.” G topic, the more passionate you justice; I could meet regularly become!” As with McArthur, the with a professor specializing in Barbara Fister, an academic process itself was eye-opening for the area I was interested in. All librarian at Gustavus since 1987, Bauck. “One of the many great these things were possible be- also serves as a coordinator of the things about this opportunity is cause of the grant.” Faculty Development Program. that you have the time to devel- op a thesis that is uniquely your own, and rather than dabbling in criticism about which you know Covenant Award goes to hardly anything, you’re able to gain some authority within those naturalist Jim Gilbert ’62
critical voices.” Jonathan Kraatz im Gilbert ’62, who re- Taking Research Personally J tired in 2005 as execu- McArthur and Bauck were both tive director of the chosen to present their research Linnaeus Arboretum and at conferences; both collabora- campus naturalist at tions have resulted in publica- Gustavus, was honored by tions in scholarly journals. But Gustavus Adolphus College collaborative research opportuni- Association of ties allow more personal kinds of Congregations at its con- Jim Gilbert ’62 accepts the 2006 discovery as well. “I realized that vention on campus in April Covenant Award from President Jim I could do science,” says with the 2006 Covenant Peterson ’64 McArthur. “Sounds silly, but al- Award. The award recognizes though I had been planning to individuals who have made distinctive contributions that strengthen become a neuroscientist for sev- the partnership between Gustavus Adolphus College and member con- eral years, I didn’t really know if gregations of the Association. I could do it. Could I really Consulting naturalist for WCCO radio and host of Nature Notes, a come up with original questions Sunday morning program that documents natural changes as they and hypotheses? Could I really occur in Minnesota, Gilbert also is co-author of the Minnesota gather and analyze new data? Weatherguide Calendars, writes a nature column for several local Could I really present my results newspapers including the StarTribune, and has written two books on to an audience? Yes, I could, and the topic of nature in Minnesota. He returned to his alma mater in I did. And I’m still doing it now, 1998 after a long teaching career in the Hopkins, Minn., school dis- as a graduate student.” trict to head the arboretum and serve as campus naturalist. Bauck had a similar experi- Jim has been one of the most popular speakers in the Office of ence. “My research has had a Church Relations’ Partners in Education program for many years. He huge impact on the way I view has spent many Sundays speaking with Association congregations on race—its portrayal in American his perspectives on the world as a naturalist and a man of faith. He media and entertainment, its im- continues to teach “Interpreting the Natural Landscape” for the pact on American society . . . I Environmental Studies program at Gustavus. G certainly view American history
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‘A part of the legend’ The Wind Orchestra returns to central Europe
by Al Behrends ’77 the Gustavus Wind Orchestra ar- dinary gifts with the people.” rived in the Bavarian Lutheran On Tuesday, the group trav- Mission Center in eled east into the Czech Editor’s Note: In January 2006, Neuendettelsau, Germany. They Republic and on to Prague. A the Gustavus Wind Orchestra were set to step into history and breath-taking walking tour (in and Conductor Douglas Nimmo retrace the steps of the orches- terms of both the scenery and embarked upon a concert tour of tra’s ground-breaking 1994 con- the temperature!) introduced the selected sites in central Europe, re- cert tour in Germany, Poland, Gusties to St. Vitus Cathedral turning to many of the churches the Czech and Slovak Republics, and Prague Castle, Franz Kafka’s and concert halls at which the en- Hungary, and Austria. One day house, the St. Charles Bridge, St. semble had performed during its later, Pastor Edmund Ratz, the Nicholas Church, and Prague’s 1994 concert tour in the same re- Archbishop of Russia and Bishop Old Towne Square, one of the gion. Director of Fine Arts of St. Petersburg, greeted them most striking city squares in all of Programs Al Behrends ’77 accom- as they closed their opening con- Europe. panied the group and provided cert in the Church of St. The evening’s concert was this memoir of the trip. Text in Gumbertus in Ansbach. The performed in St. Juda and Simon italics is taken from journals kept bishop (a native of the area) was Church in the center of the Old by some of the student musicians. very pleased that an American Towne. The beauty of the space, Lutheran college was interested the enthusiasm of the filled n January 15, 2006, 24 in presenting a concert tour in house, the arrival of the compan- Ohours after their departure the area and thanked the stu- ion tour of parents, alumni, and from Gustavus, the members of dents for sharing their “extraor- friends, and great acoustics
Day One: the entire ensemble on the banks of the Tiber River in Rothenburg, Germany.
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Wind orchestra tour walk through the death chambers, the audience gave standing ova- Continued from previous page alongside the crematory, barracks, tions after a number of selections. the loading platform, and the At the end of the concert and the helped make the concert a won- endless rows of barbed and electri- encore, the parish priest asked us to derful success. The excitement fied wires bring the horror of that stay as more speeches were deliv- and reaction from the audience, time to us. Silence and disbelief ered and more photos taken at the which included one special guest were evident on each face. It is a end of this extraordinary event in invited by the wind orchestra— place we will never forget. the parish. A wonderful evening Dr. Erazim Kohák, former pro- For the evening concert back in came to an end as the band was fessor of philosophy at the city, we were welcomed by the invited to a reception in the parish Gustavus—prompted one St. Catholic parish of Kety for its first hall to discuss the events of the day Peter native living in Prague to ecumenical project and the first and speak with the dignitaries say that she had never seen so time such music would be per- and other members of the audi- many smiling Czechs in one formed in this sanctuary. Our ence. place! schedule allowed us to set up and Following our next evening’s From Prague, the Gustavus rehearse in the sanctuary prior to concert at the Lutheran church Wind Orchestra traveled on to dinner and the arrival of parish- in Bielsko and special music at southwestern Poland and the ioners for the 6 p.m. Mass sched- Sunday Mass in Sczyrk, the wind area of Bielsko-Biala. The visit uled in the sanctuary. orchestra was back on the road and performances coincided with As the service finished, we ex- and headed into Slovakia. Ahead a week of ecumenical celebra- pected some of the nearly 400 gath- was the city of Stará Turá, which tions in the region. On Friday, ered to leave, but no one moved as had so graciously welcomed the
the young Americans traveled to the priest finished the final prayers ensemble in 1994. The warmth the small town of O´swiecim,, bet- of the service. Others began to ar- of the reception of food and ter known to the world as the lo- rive as we scrambled to find addi- music as we entered the parish cation of one of the most horrific tional programs for the concert. house next to the old church examples of inhumanity in The mayor of Kety, two parish more than compensated for the human history: the concentra- priests, and Pastor Jan Byrt, our sub-zero temperatures outside. It tion camps of Auschwitz and Lutheran host, gathered to wel- was like returning home after a Birkenau. come us. More than 700 were long absence. Many of the host The silence among the students gathered, filling every seat and families and audience members as we experienced this visit best de- standing wherever possible. The from the 1994 tour turned out scribes the effect on the students. To performance went very well and with a traditional welcome of
An SRO audience heard the orchestra at its return visit to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Stará Turá. Standing at the extreme left is orchestra alumna Johanna Johnson ’05, who is working with the ELCA Global Mission Service in Slovakia.
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cakes, served by young women history as they made their way in traditional Slovak dress, and from the sanctuary, across the music, presented by the commu- courtyard in the cold Siberian nity’s brass band. Among the blast sweeping across Slovakia, to welcoming delegation was the parish hall. They may have Gustavus Wind Orchestra alum- been chilled by the weather outside, na and former principal oboist but the conditions inside the Johanna Johnson ’05, who is Evangelical Lutheran Church of serving with the ELCA’s Global Stará Turá could not have been Mission Service in Slovakia. warmer or more welcoming. At the church that evening, The ensemble traveled on to walking into the legend of the Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital city. 1994 tour was a bit intimidating The audience, which included for some of the young musicians, the Deputy Chief of Mission at but the dress rehearsal went well the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava, and the Gustavus Wind Orchestra Lawrence R. Silverman, and his was ready for the concert. As we family, and our host, Pastor leged to be in that city at that mo- In Bratislava with Deputy entered the crowded sanctuary to Jarmila Petrulova (whose daugh- ment for the celebration of our Chief of Mission Larry begin the concert, the tower bells ter had been born earlier that lifetimes. The celebration for the Silverman of the U.S. were ringing to celebrate the con- day), filled the sanctuary long city’s favorite son had officially Embassy, Slovakia: from left, cert and to mourn 40 members of before the ensemble made its begun and we were part of it. Al Behrends ’77, director of the Slovak army killed in an acci- way to the stage, and continued With one final concert in fine arts programs and tour dent in the previous week. The pas- its applause long after the per- Heidelberg, the band’s adventure manager; David Fienen, tor opened with prayer and asked formance ended. would be complete and the prepa- chair of the Gustavus us to stand for silence as we recog- The group’s arrival in rations would begin for the return Department of Music and nized the national day of mourn- Salzburg coincided with the cele- to the States. As we looked back featured organist for the ing of the Slovakian people. Every bration surrounding the 250th over the previous 18 days, it would tour; Douglas Nimmo, seat on the main floor was taken anniversary of the birth of the be difficult to point to one spectac- professor of music and and nearly 300 packed the bal- Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. ular moment that defined the conductor of the Gustavus conies for an audience that the After a morning concert in an tour. Each member of the ensemble Wind Orchestra; Silverman; pastor estimated included over area school and a visit to the fa- would have a special moment or and Tom Emmert, professor 1,100 mous salt mines, the Gustavus an experience or new acquain- of history and leader of the The Gusties responded with one Wind Orchestra returned to the tance. Each would find a personal companion tour for parents, of the finest performances of the city for an afternoon and evening change in some wonderful way. alumni, and friends. tour. They were rewarded with an of festivities. We had been promised an unfor- extended and emotional ovation At 8 p.m., the hour of Mozart’s gettable experience of performance for their performance of Eric birth, church bells in a smaller and travel in central Europe and Ewazen’s A Hymn for the Lost outlying town began to ring, fol- people had delivered. After 12 and the Living and David lowed by the larger bells in years of the tales of the tour of Gillingham’s new work, Light of Salzburg. Anticipating the mo- 1994, the Gustavus Wind My Soul, a work based on the tune ment, we waited in the square for Orchestra was ready to add new of the very familiar “Beautiful the bells of the Dom Kirche to chapters to the story. That tour had Savior.” The pastor’s prayers for a begin. Suddenly the steeple erupted become a legend in the long history safe journey and a request for a with sound, startling in intensity, of the ensemble. As one of the quick return to Stará Turá were beginning with the highest treble members declared after the concert followed by Nearer My God to and gradually adding one bell in Stará Turá, “Now we are a Thee, the same encore performed after another until it reached the part of the legend.” G in 1994. More tears and a stand- massive bass bell of the cathedral. ing ovation followed this work, The incredible sound continued Al Behrends ’77 is in his 30th year which is a treasure to the people of for several minutes and could be with the College and is director of Slovakia. It is said that legends felt as well as heard. We giggled fine arts programs and tour manag- are made over time, but this group with the knowledge that we, as er of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra of young musicians stepped into American musicians, were privi- and the Gustavus Jazz Lab Band.
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Hillstrom Museum of Art features exhibitions of photography, works from permanent collection
by Donald Myers ’83 France, and the resulting large- at the Hillstrom Museum of Art format, gelatin silver prints that is supported by a generous grant are the basis of the exhibition from the Carl and Verna Schmidt rom September 11 to were described by critic Martin Foundation. F November 5, the Hillstrom Filler, writing in the New York In conjunction with this ex- Museum of Art is hosting the ex- Times, as “hauntingly beautiful.” hibit, the Museum will sponsor a hibition Architecture of Silence: The images have a hushed, lecture by Toby Jurovics, curator Cistercian Abbeys of France spiritual quality that is in keeping of photography at the (Photography by David Heald), with the architectural monu- Smithsonian American Art David Heald, Nave Looking which features works by the na- ments of the Cistercian monastic Museum. Jurovics, who was for- East, Fontenay, 1990; tionally known Heald, chief pho- order, which rose to prominence merly a photography curator at included in the exhibition tographer at the Guggenheim under St. Bernard of Clairvaux the Princeton University Art Architecture of Silence: Museum in New York. Heald (1090–1153). Bernard was Museum, will present a lecture Cistercian Abbeys of spent a decade photographing adamant in his proscription of titled “Landscape and Place in France. medieval Cistercian abbeys in extraneous ornamentation and Contemporary Photography.” decoration in churches and The lecture is free and open to monasteries, which he felt dis- the public, and will be held in tracted the monks and other Wallenberg Auditorium of the worshippers from meditating on Nobel Hall of Science on Sunday, God. Bernard’s artistic dictum, September 24, 2006, at 3:30 p.m. “no decoration, only propor- On view concurrently with tion,” summarizes the austere the Architecture of Silence exhibi- beauty of both the Cistercian tion will be Highlights and structures and David Heald’s Recent Acquisitions of the photographs of them. Heald’s Hillstrom Museum of Art, featur- Nave Looking East, Fontenay, for ing numerous works donated to instance, shows the severe but or purchased by the Museum pleasing, regular progression of within the last year or so, as well unornamented columns and as several works that were already arches down the nave of the in the collection. Among the do- abbey church in Fontenay, in nations is a 1961 oil painting ti- central France. tled Antiques, Route 9-W, by Architecture of Silence was Louis Bouché (1896–1969), shown earlier at the Cleveland given by his daughter Jane Museum of Art and is accompa- Bouché Strong through nied by a publication of the same Kraushaar Galleries, Inc., of New name, a book that was chosen by York. Bouché is considered a the New York Times Book Review painter of the “American Scene,” as one of the best architecture a term that derives from the title books for the year 2000. The ex- of a 1907 collection of essays by hibition was organized and is cir- author and analyst of American culated by Exhibitions life Henry James (1843–1916). International, NY. Its appearance As applied to the visual arts,
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“American Scene” refers to the donation, is a member of the artists who attempt to find what Gustavus board.) is “American” in life and art, Dr. David and Kathryn often in opposition to European (Rydland ’71) Gilbertson donat- artistic tendencies such as ab- ed funds toward the purchase of straction. Antiques, Route 9-W artworks, among them the 1939 plays with the viewer’s concep- lithograph Midnight Alarm by tions of art, and what might first Regionalist artist Grant Wood be seen as the park of a classical (1892–1942), also on view. The Roman villa is soon recognized as Gilbertsons, along with the grounds of an antique store Hillstrom, were the donors of in the American countryside. funds to purchase four hand-col- Bouché’s one-time studio ored prints by Wood, as reported mate Alexander Brook in the Summer 2005 issue of the (1898–1980) is the artist of a Quarterly. The Gilbertsons have 1942 lithograph titled In the also promised as future gifts to Studio, a gift from friends of the the Museum two additional Rev. Richard L. Hillstrom ’38 in Wood lithographs, his first print, honor of his retirement from the 1937 Tree Planting Group, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. and his penultimate print, the That print is the second work by 1941 December Afternoon. The Brook in the collection, and both Museum plans eventually to ac- will be shown in the exhibition quire examples of all nineteen of Louis Bouché with works by Brook’s one-time Wood’s prints. the Museum’s recurring FOCUS (1896–1969), Antiques, wife, artist Peggy Bacon A recent purchase by the IN/ON exhibits, which engage Route 9-W, 1961, oil on (1895–1987). In the Studio is an Museum, of Wood’s Sultry the expertise of campus members canvas, 26-1/4 x 22 inches, image of Bacon at rest during a Night (1937), is part of this ef- across the curriculum in collabo- gift of the artist’s session of posing for her hus- fort. This lithograph was printed rative projects to consider a par- daughter, Jane Bouché band, who frequently used her as in a much smaller edition than ticular work from the collection Strong. a model in his works. most of Wood’s prints. American in depth. Elizabeth Baer, profes- Other donations on view in- Associated Artists (AAA), the sor of English, whose research clude The Offering, a 1934 litho- group responsible for commis- and teaching focus on Holocaust graph by French-born artist Jean sioning and distributing prints by and genocide studies (with special Charlot (1898–1979), donated Wood and many other artists of emphasis on gender and geno- by Gene and Ann (Komatz ’51) his era, often shipped artworks cide) and memorialization and Basset; an undated drawing, through the mail. Sultry Night, representation of the Holocaust, Nude Woman, by Swedish- which depicts a nude farmer will co-author with the Museum American artist Elof Wedin washing his tanned body with director an extended didactic ex- (1901–1983), donated by Gloria water from a trough, was hibition text for The Wanderer. Kittleson in honor of the Rev. deemed by the U. S. Postal Both Architecture of Silence Richard L. Hillstrom; and a large Service to be obscene, and AAA and Highlights and Recent watercolor titled Lone Bulb, was warned that the print could Acquisitions of the Hillstrom 1988, by Catherine Davis Means not legally be mailed, so the edi- Museum of Art will be on view ’74. Means, who has achieved a tion was curtailed. from September 11 through high level of recognition in her One of the works from the November 5, 2006, with an significant career as an artist, has collection being highlighted in opening reception during the been represented by the Gallery the exhibition is an ink and wash Nobel Conference on October Henoch in New York, and the drawing by social artist and polit- 3, 2006, 6–8 p.m. G donation came from gallery di- ical cartoonist William Gropper rector George Henoch (1897–1977), titled The Donald Myers ’83 is director of the Schechtman and his wife, Nancy Wanderer. The drawing, given to Hillstrom Museum of Art and an in- Hicks. (Hicks’ brother George the Museum by Hillstrom in structor in art history at the College. Hicks ’75, who helped arrange 2003, is the subject of another of
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A cornucopia of delights
Alumni Hall, 6 p.m. Björling Recital Hall, 7:30 August Reservations required; see in- p.m. Ticket required; contact 24–Sept. 4 formation in Alumni section or the Gustavus Ticket Center Gustavus at the Fair: College contact the Office of Alumni (507/933-7590). booth in the Education Relations (800/487-8437). 14 Founders Society Luncheon, Building at the Minnesota C. Charles Jackson Campus State Fair, staffed 9 a.m.–9 October Center banquet rooms; 11:30 p.m. Wear your Gustie gear to 3–4 Nobel Conference© 42: a.m. By invitation; for more the Fair and stop by our “Medicine: Prescription for information, contact the Office booth! Tomorrow,” Lund Arena, of Gift Planning (800/726- opening at 9:30 a.m. on 6192). September Tuesday. For ticket informa- 6 Opening Convocation of tion, contact the Office of November
Calendar 145th academic year, Christ College Relations (507/933- 3 Music: Gustavus Symphony Chapel, 10 a.m. 7520), see registration form and Gustavus Philharmonic 11 Gustavus Library Associates’ inserted in this magazine, or Orchestras, Warren Friesen, Membership Tea, hosted by visit the Nobel Conference conductor, Jussi Björling Jim and Susan Peterson ’64 website (www.gustavus.edu/ Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Open ’65, Folke Bernadotte Memorial nobelconference/). to the public without charge. Library, 10 a.m. Open to the 3 Music: Nobel Conference 4 Our Story Conference, spon- public without charge. Concert: “Physicians, Healers, sored by the Pan Afrikan 11–Nov. 5 Quacks, and Madmen,” featur- Student Organization, Alumni Artist Series: Architecture of ing the Gustavus Symphony Hall, 10 a.m. Registration re- Silence: Cistercian Abbeys of Orchestra, Warren Friesen, quired; contact the Diversity France, photography by David conductor, Christ Chapel, 8 Center (507/933-7449). Heald, Hillstrom Museum of p.m. Open to the public with- 4 Artist Series: Tonic Sol-Fa in Art. Open to the public with- out charge. Concert, Jussi Björling Recital out charge; regular museum 6–8 Homecoming and Family Hall, 7:30 p.m. Ticket re- hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Weekend: Receptions and din- quired; contact the Gustavus Mon.–Fri.; 1–5 p.m., Sat. & ners for anniversary classes in Ticket Center (507/933-7590). Sun. Nobel Conference recep- Mankato and the Twin Cities 9, 10, 11, & 12 tion: Oct. 3, 6–8 p.m. on Friday evening; reunion Theater: An Experiment with 11–Nov. 5 events on campus on Saturday an Air Pump, by Shelagh Art Exhibition: Recent (see schedule in Alumni sec- Stevenson, directed by Rob Acquisitions of the Hillstrom tion). Family Weekend con- Gardner, Anderson Theatre, 8 Museum of Art. Open to the certs on Oct. 8, 1:30 p.m. p.m. (Nov. 9, 10, & 11) and 2 public without charge; regular Contact the Office of Alumni p.m. (Nov. 12). Ticket re- museum hours and reception Relations (800/487-8437 or quired; contact the Gustavus listed above. www.gustavus.edu/alumni/). Ticket Center (507/933-7590). Please Note: 13 Gustavus Heritage 7 Artist Series: Neal & Leandra, 10 Music: Gustavus and Vasa Times and dates Partnership Luncheon,C. “At Home Again,” Jussi Wind Orchestras Fall Concert, of the events Charles Jackson Campus Björling Recital Hall, 7:30 Douglas Nimmo, conductor, listed on this Center banquet rooms; 11:30 p.m. Ticket required; contact Christ Chapel, 7:30 p.m. Open page are subject a.m. By invitation; for more the Gustavus Ticket Center to the public without charge. to change. information, contact the Office (507/933-7590). 10–Jan. 21, 2007 Please call to of Gift Planning (800/726- 13 Artist Series: “The Music of Artist Series: Aerial Images: confirm events 6192). Japan: The Past into the Recent Paintings by Bruce of interest. 30 Athletics Hall of Fame Future,” featuring voice, McClain, Hillstrom Museum of Banquet and Induction, piano, and bamboo flute, Jussi Art. Open to the public with-
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Additional schedules, information and updates Sports out charge; regular museum hours: 9 a.m.–4 p.m., Up-to-date sports schedules may be Mon.–Fri.; 1–5 p.m., Sat. & found on the World Sun. Opening reception: Nov. Wide Web, through the 10, 7–9 p.m. Gustavus homepage 11 Music: Gustavus and (www.gustavus.edu). Adolphus Jazz Ensembles, For a printed schedule of any or all of the Steve Wright, director, Jussi Gustie varsity athletic Björling Recital Hall, 7:30 squads, download from p.m. Open to the public with- the Web or send a self- out charge. addressed, stamped 12 Music: Gustavus Woodwind envelope to Tim Kennedy ’82, sports in- Ensembles, Ann Pesavento, formation director, director, Jussi Björling Recital Gustavus Adolphus Hall, 3:30 p.m. Open to the College, 800 W. College public without charge. Ave., St. Peter, MN 19 Music: F. Melius Christiansen 56082-1498. Also, you can listen to selected 135th Anniversary Festival Gustavus athletics Concert, featuring five broadcasts over the Minnesota Lutheran college Internet through choirs including the Gustavus Grant Wood (1892–1942), Midnight RealAudio! Broadcasts may be accessed Choir, Orchestra Hall, Alarm, 1939, lithograph, 11-7/8 x 7 through a link on Minneapolis, 2 p.m. and 6:30 December inches (image), gift of Dr. David and Gustavus athletics p.m. For ticket information 1, 2, & 3 Christmas in Christ Chapel: Kathryn (Rydland ’71) Gilbertson, on view website, where a and reservations, call the “An American Odyssey,” Christ September 11–November 5 as part of the broadcast schedule Orchestra Hall box office Chapel, 3:30 p.m (Dec. 2 & 3 Recent Acquisitions of the Hillstrom may also be found. (800/292-4141). only) and 7:30 p.m. Ticket re- Museum of Art exhibition. 19 Music: Gustavus Percussion quired; see registration form The Arts Ensembles, Bob Adney and inserted in this magazine, or To receive a more com- Paul Hill, directors, Jussi contact the Office of College plete fine arts sched- Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 Relations (507/933-7520). 9 Music: Vocal Jazz and ule or more informa- p.m. Open to the public with- 7 Festival of Saint Lucia, Christ Chamber Singers, Gregory tion on fine arts events noted in the calendar, out charge. Chapel, 10 a.m. Lucia Aune, conductor, Jussi Björling contact Al Behrends 20–21 Lecture: Esther Sternberg, Luncheon sponsored by Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. Open to ’77, director of fine M.D., chief of Section on Gustavus Library Associates, the public without charge. arts programs, by Neuroendocrine Immunology featuring storyteller and chil- 10 Music: BRASSWORKS! Scott phone (507/933-7363) and Behavior, National dren’s author Lise Lunge- Moore, conductor, Jussi or e-mail ([email protected]). Institute of Mental Health, Larson, Alumni Hall, 11 a.m. Björling Recital Hall, 1:30 p.m. Tickets for theatre and and author of The Balance Reservations required for Open to the public without dance performances Within: The Science of luncheon; contact the Office of charge. are available two Connecting Health and College Relations (507/933- 10 Music: St. Ansgar’s Chorus weeks in advance of Emotions, Alumni Hall, 7 p.m. 7520). and Birgitta Singers, Gregory the performance through the Gustavus (Nov. 20), Jackson Campus 8 Artist Series: Michael Johnson Aune and Travis Sletta, con- Ticket Center Center Heritage Room, 7 p.m. in Concert, Jussi Björling ductors, Christ Chapel, 3:30 (507/933-7590). (Nov. 21). Open to the public Recital Hall, 8 p.m. ticket re- p.m. Open to the public with- without charge. quired; contact the Gustavus out charge. Ticket Center (507/933-7590).
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‘A hot time in the old gown . . .’ Seniors beat the heat at Commencement 2006
The third-largest graduating class in the history of Gustavus Adolphus College— 596 students—was thankful for little things on Sunday, May 28: a short program, lightweight gowns, and the alacrity of Interim Dean of the Faculty Mariangela Maguire and Dean of Students Hank Toutain in announcing names as the class traversed the stage under a baking sun on a 90+ degree day. Physics professor Paul Saulnier was announced as the 2006 recipient of the Edgar Carlson Award for Distinguished Teaching, Matt Forbes ’06 delivered the senior address, and nearly 600 new alumni celebrated their graduation. Scenes from the day fill the next few pages. 01 Fall 06 Masters.2bak 8/8/06 1:48 PM Page 25
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Top left: Matt Forbes ’06, Bloomington, Minn., was selected to speak for his class during the commencement exercises.
Right: Faculty Marshal Judy Gardner leads the academic procession onto Hollingsworth Field.
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Whither the Class of 2006? A quick survey of the Class of 2006 conducted on the day before their commencement revealed Among the Graduate Schools: that over 62 percent were already “permanently situated” (i.e., employed full-time, continuing University of Alaska their education, in the military, or involved in volunteer or service organizations), with 140 University of the Americas employed in career positions and another 113 accepted to graduate or professional school University of Arizona programs. University of California, Berkeley California State University, Fullerton Among the employers hiring 2006 graduates: Case Western Reserve University Abbott-Northwestern Hospital Larson Allen University of Colorado at Boulder Benfield Group Macy’s George Washington University Corporate Executive Board Mayo Clinic University of Illinois Courage Center Merck Indiana University–Bloomington Deloitte & Touche Minnesota Vikings Luther Seminary Fairview University Hospital Office of the Minnesota State Auditor Marquette University Federated Insurance St. Paul Travelers University of Massachusetts–Boston Gillette Healthcare South Metro Human Services Michigan State University Global Marketing Ventures Thrivent Financial University of Minnesota Health East Care System United Healthcare Pennsylvania State University Hennepin County Multicultural Services U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Kimberly-Clark Corp. Wells Fargo University of Missouri–Rolla University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill Selected Service Positions: Oregon State University Admission Possible San Francisco State University Americorps University of Wales Lutheran Volunteer Corps University of Washington ELCA Global Missions Washington University, St. Louis Minnesota Conservations Corps University of Wisconsin Teach for America Yale Divinity School
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GREATER GUSTAVUS AWARD GOES TO GUSTAVUS LIBRARY ASSOCIATES
n the mid-1970s, Gustavus budget retrenchment. Gustavus needed a IAdolphus College was seeking to new idea to boost its library’s resources— improve its standing through not just a temporary infusion of cash but a recognition from Phi Beta Kappa, the na- long-term commitment to funding. tion’s oldest and most prestigious academic Into the picture stepped Patricia Lindell, honor society. But the Gustavus library’s re- wife of the College’s newly arrived 11th source collection was a sticking point, cited president, Edward Lindell. She had an idea as falling short of the society’s standards. for a friends-of-the-library group that The 1970s had not been kind to college would reach beyond even the College’s and university libraries in general, with sup- strong alumni base. And she had a “mod- port falling off due to both inflation and est” goal of raising $1 million for library
The 2006 GLA board sat long enough for a photo at its summer planning meeting at the Minnesota Landscape Arboretum in June.
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holdings. To get started, she enlisted the help of Rhoda Lund, a former Republican GLA co-founder Patty Lundell (left) and current National Committee member who had the their immensely successful galas—15 president Sandy Williamson, who accepted the prestige, connections, and organizational “Royal Affairs” have been staged by GLA in award for their colleagues past and present at skills to make things happen. Gustavus the past 29 years, all providing visibility and the Alumni Banquet in May. Library Associates (GLA) was born in financial support for the Folke Bernadotte 1977. Lindell, Lund, and a dedicated team Memorial Library. of College staff met with the St. Peter com- “It has been an amazing journey,” munity and friends in the Twin Cities and Lindell noted in accepting the Greater criss-crossed the state for coffee parties, Gustavus Award. “All of us who are or have style shows, and membership teas that been a part of this had our lives enriched by raised awareness for the importance of a working for something we cared for and be- strong College library. lieved in, and in so doing we made new and At a banquet on the Gustavus campus in lasting friendships. And, we made the May 2006, nearly 30 years later, founder College greater than it otherwise ever could Patty Lindell and current GLA president have been.” G Sandy Williamson accepted the Gustavus Alumni Association’s highest award, the Greater Gustavus Award, for “having no- Upcoming tably advanced and aided Gustavus Gustavus Library Associates Adolphus College.” GLA today boasts an Events active membership of nearly 400 and has raised in excess of $2.5 million for books, Membership Tea other resources, and a student-research September 11, 2006 scholarship program. The group has won a number of national awards for excellence in Fall Author Day programming and fundraising, including Date to be announced, recognition from Friends of Libraries check at www.gustavus.edu/gla/. U.S.A. (FOLUSA) and three John Cotton Dana awards, and has earned a national rep- Festival of St. Lucia Luncheon utation as a model for successful volunteer with guest Lise Lunge-Larson involvement and support in education. December 7, 2006 Even those not familiar with the aforemen- tioned achievements will likely be aware of Easter Bunny Breakfast March 23, 2007
A Royal Affair November 10, 2007
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Gathering all 40 Apprentices of Christ Chapel in one place at one time may require a miracle, but about half showed up for this photo. Chapel Apprentices The ‘eyes and ears’ of the Christ Chapel
“I love being in the chapel. critical importance of mentor-student rela- It’s a comforting, spiritually fulfilling place tionships. After meeting with several stu- for me,” says Dorea Ruggles ’06. A number dents who had expressed anxiety about dis- of students who feel this type of connection covering their calling and incorporating with Christ Chapel have had the opportuni- reflection into their worship routines, the ty to be more involved in chapel life Office of the Chaplains decided an appren- through “Apprenticeship of Christ Chapel,” ticeship program might help to incorporate a unique program that helps to mentor stu- peer ministry and faith discussions into by Sara Baer ’08 dents and aid them in the discovery and cul- campus life. tivation of their faith. Chaplain Johnson describes apprentice- Chaplain Brian Johnson ’80 developed ship as a means to learn and practice “mat- the idea for the apprentice program after at- ters of professional ethics, commitment to tending a meeting of professionals to dis- the common good, enculturation into a cuss vocational calling. Among the concerns network of professionals, and space to con- of the participants were the need for a long- sider the relationship with the infinite.” He term program that would teach knowledge likens the apprentice program with the early not taught in traditional institutions and the Christian community formed by Jesus’ dis-
30 I The Gustavus Quarterly 01 Fall 06 Masters.2bak 8/8/06 1:48 PM Page 31 Photos by Steve Waldhauser ’70 ciples. Although many colleges have peer Students are encouraged to explore new helped her gain organizational and com- ministry programs, Gustavus Adolphus ways of thinking about faith issues and be munication skills. The most enjoyable as- College is the only college to have a pro- receptive to new ideas. The relationship be- pects of the program for her were working gram that incorporates the idea of appren- tween the apprentices and the chapel is recip- with chapel staff and participating in the re- ticeship with peer ministry. rocal. “The apprentices serve as the eyes and treats. Says Ruggles, “The retreats allow Gustavus alumna Barbara Nordstrom ears of the chapel,” Isabelle explains. “The you to take time out of your schedule in in- Hanson ’60 and her husband, John, donat- Chaplains’ Office explores new routes based tentional ways.” ed money to the chapel endowment fund on the observations of the apprentices.” Eric Boyum, a biochemistry and molec- to help start the program. Barbara Hanson Apprentices participate in monthly ular biology major who graduated with explains that her reasons for supporting the meetings where they discuss issues related Ruggles in May, joined the program as a program were “strengthening the influence to the church and make observations based sophomore because he wanted a chance of the church on student life at Gustavus as on what they see and hear around campus. participate more actively in the chapel. His well as the growth of the faith life of These meetings allow students to diagnose experience as an apprentice influenced him Gustavus students.” problems and brainstorm solutions, or share to express his faith through volunteering. The program started in 1996 with two concerns and hopes about faith issues and He was a Collegiate Fellow and was also in- apprentices, Callista Brown Isabelle ’00 and the chapel. The apprentices also take part in volved in community service projects, in- Brent Voight ’00. As a first-year student, a series of themed retreats. In the past, cluding Pound Pals and Study Buddies. Isabelle was interested in ministry opportu- these themes have included the Sabbath, What he appreciated most about being an nities. “My experiences as an apprentice so- social justice, and clearness. The students apprentice was the flexibility of the activi- lidified and affirmed my interest in the sem- are involved in different activities depend- ties. “There is no fixed program,” says inary,” states Isabelle. Isabelle went on to ing on the theme of the retreat. For exam- Boyum. “Everyone’s experience as an ap- attend Yale Divinity School and returned to ple, during the Sabbath retreat, the appren- prentice is unique, just like that person.” Gustavus to serve as vicar in 2005–06. tices practiced relaxation techniques. Luke Royer is a religion major who The chapel apprentice program teaches Although all apprentices are active par- joined the program as a sophomore. Now students to integrate their faith with other ticipants in the chapel, the goal of the pro- entering his senior year, he is a student em- interests and passions. They have the oppor- gram is not to train students for roles in the ployee in the Office of the Chaplains and is tunity to learn leadership and coordination clergy. Chaplain Johnson stresses that the involved in Gustavus Youth Outreach, skills by participating in service opportunities program is not intended to teach specific Proclaim, Men’s Christian Fellowship, Big and group discussions. The apprenticeship skills, but to encourage students to develop Partner/Little Partner, and Chapel program also serves as a support network other interests and passions, while combin- Volunteers. Royer organized a concert last for involved students. Their discussions are ing these interests with their roles in the December that raised over $7,000 for an outlet for students to explore how faith chapel. He points to Dorea Ruggles, who Lutheran World Relief, an organization affects their vocation and life goals. graduated in May 2006 with a physics dedicated to fighting poverty. After gradua- During the 2005–06 academic year, 40 major, as a great example. Ruggles con- tion he plans on going on to seminary. students participated in the four-year pro- ducted an independent study of chapel Royer joined the apprentice program to be- gram. The participants were a diverse acoustics, which allowed her to combine come more involved in the chapel and faith group of students coming from different her interest in acoustical science with her life at Gustavus. He states that this program religious denominations who specialized in commitment to the chapel. She says that “is welcoming to anybody, regardless of a variety of academic areas. participation in the apprentice program their background.” He believes that the program is a great way for students to de- Apprentices meet regularly—individually and in groups—with chaplains’ office staff. From left are bate important issues that are usually re- Dorea Ruggles ’06, Pastoral Associate Kari Lipke ’98, Jonathan D. Carlson ’06, Chaplain Rachel Larson, served for administrators. Debates allow Ben Richter ’07, Angie Rosenow ’07, and Vicar Callista Brown Isabelle ’00 (who was herself an appren- students to feel more connected to the tice during her student days). campus, hear and express opinions, and promote change. The apprentice program offers a hands- on approach to learning by providing stu- dents with opportunities to interact with others and discuss faith issues. Students learn to incorporate faith with their other interests and skills, and reflect on how faith influences other aspects of their lives.
Sara Baer ’08, an international management major from Hamel, Minn., is starting her third year as a student employee in the Office of College Relations.
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Above, the 2006 MIAC champion men’s tennis team.
Below, the women’s tennis team, also 2006 MIAC champions. Tennis teams post top national finishes
he Gustavus men’s team wrapped up a very Tsuccessful season with a third-place finish at the NCAA men’s championships, while the women posted a fifth-place finish at the national women’s tournament. The men’s team advanced through the NCAA regional with convincing wins over Coe (7–0) and Carthage (7–0). At the NCAA tournament, Coach Steve Wilkinson’s squad topped Swarthmore 4–0 in the quarterfinals, but then lost to Middlebury 4–0 in the semifinals before defeating Williams 4–3 in the third-place match. The Gusties finished the season with a record of 35–5. The women’s team opened NCAA tournament play with a convincing 5–0 win over Wheaton in the second round, but then bowed out with a 5–1 loss to eventual national champion Emory in the quarterfinals. Coach Jon Carlson’s squad finished the year with a mark of 28–5. G
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Harren and Kroog are 2005–06 by Tim Kennedy ’82 Spring Sports Summary
Athletes of the Year Baseball – Coach Mike Carroll’s squad finished third in the MIAC with a league mark of ailey Harren, a junior cross country runner starter and three-time all-conference selection, 14–6 and qualified for the MIAC Hfrom Cold Spring, Minn., and Bobby Kroog, Kroog was named the 2006 MIAC Player of the playoffs for the second consecu- a senior soccer player from Bloomington, Minn., Year. He also received First Team All-Region and tive year. The team just missed are the sixth annual recipients of the Gustavus Third Team All-America honors. Kroog finished the school record for wins in a Athlete of the Year awards. They will be honored his career as the fifth-leading scorer in the pro- season, finishing with on overall mark of 28–12. Tony Konicek (jr., at the Gustavus Athletics Hall of Fame Banquet gram’s history with 36 goals and 8 assists for 80 Rochester, Minn.), Aaron Madson on Saturday, September 30, in Alumni Hall on the points. (sr., North Mankato, Minn.), Josh Gustavus campus. Harren and Kroog were selected from a group Spitzack (sr., West Concord, Harren became of 22 candidates (9 men and 13 women). To be Minn.), and Shea RoehrKasse the second Gustie candidates for the Gustavus Athlete of the Year, (soph., Jackson Hole, Wyo.) were women’s cross student-athletes had to have been selected one named to the all-conference team. country runner to of nine Athletes of the Month during the school capture the na- year or put on the ballot by their head coach as Softball – First-year head tional individual a result of being selected their team’s most valu- coach Jeff Annis wasted no time title when she able player. The winners are selected by a vote of in directing the Gusties toward the placed first at the the Gustavus head coaches. top of MIAC as his squad finished second in the MIAC standings NCAA Division III The 13 finalists for the Gustavus Female with a mark of 19–3. The team Cross Country Athlete of the Year were: Lisa Brown, Lake also set a school record for wins Championships last Crystal, Minn. (first year, outdoor track and in a season, posting an overall November. She fin- Hailey Harren field); Chandra Daw, Duluth, Minn. (senior, record of 31–9. The Gusties lost ished first in six of nordic skiing); Joyce DeWitz, Good Thunder, in the MIAC playoff champion- the seven races she entered last fall, bringing Minn. (junior, softball); Kelli Groff, ship game to St. Thomas and just home All-MIAC, All-Central Region, and All- Bloomington, Minn. (senior, golf); Hailey missed receiving an NCAA tour- America honors. Harren’s only non-win was a Harren, Cold Spring, Minn. (junior, cross coun- nament bid. Audrey Lenoch (jr., runner-up finish in the University of Minnesota’s try); Lauren Hom, Stevens Point, Wis. (junior, Pine Island, Minn.), Joyce DeWitz Roy Griak Invitational, which boasted a field of tennis); Tara Houlihan, Sioux Falls, S.D. (senior, (jr., Good Thunder, Minn.), Julie 327 runners in the Division III race. Harren was tennis); Kourtney Joyce, Wadena, Minn. (senior, Mahre (soph., Lino Lakes, Minn.), and Rachael Click (fy., Rochester, named MIAC Runner of the Year, as well as the cross country and track and field); Audrey Minn.) were named to the all- Honda National Division III Runner of the Year. Lenoch, Pine Island, Minn. (senior, softball); conference team. Click was also She was recently named a First Team Marla Menne, White Bear Lake, Minn. (senior, named MIAC Rookie of the Year. CoSIDA/ESPN The Magazine Academic All- tennis); Bri Monahan, Hutchinson, Minn. (jun- American. ior, basketball); Lyndsey Palen, Rochester, Minn. Men’s Golf – The Gusties Kroog, the cen- (senior, tennis); and Andrea Peterson, Vadnais earned their 22nd consecutive tral midfielder on Heights, Minn. (junior, ice hockey). bid to the NCAA championships the soccer team, The 9 finalists for Gustavus Male Athlete of and posted a 14th-place finish. led the Gusties in the Year were: Caleb Bousu, Burnsville, Minn. Coach Scott Moe’s played well all scoring with 14 (senior, soccer); Loren Collins, Dallas, Texas spring, winning the team title at goals and 3 assists (senior, tennis); Ben Hanson, Minnetonka, Minn. its own Bobby Krig Invitational and finishing second at the for 31 points. He (sophomore, swimming); Jered Hokenson, Buena Vista Invitational. Jon was co-captain and Watertown, Minn. (junior, track and field); Jon Hagedorn (sr., Blue Earth, Minn.) catalyst of a team Keseley, St. Louis Park, Minn. (junior, ice hock- and Erik Tone (jr., Willmar, Minn.) that posted a ey); Tony Konicek, Rochester, Minn. (junior, were named All-America scholars record of 17–3–5 baseball); Bobby Kroog, Bloomington, Minn. by the Golf Coaches Association overall and ad- (senior, soccer); Tanner Miest, New London, of America. vanced to the na- Bobby Kroog Minn. (junior, track and field); and Erich Ziegler, tional champion- Crystal Falls, Mich. (senior, nordic skiing). G Women’s Golf – The ship match of the NCAA tournament before Gusties recorded their finest falling to defending national champion Messiah spring season in the history of College 1–0. The Gusties were co-champions of the program, posting a second- the MIAC with a mark of 7–1–2. A four-year continued on next page
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place finish at the NCAA champi- Houlihan, Palen win NCAA doubles title onships along with winning the Wartburg Invitational and the Minnesota Women’s Collegiate he Gustavus Houlihan and Palen finished the year with a mark Golf Association State women’s tennis of 26–1. The duo posted a record of 46–5 over Tournament. Kelli Groff (sr., T doubles team of Tara the past two seasons. Bloomington, Minn.), Kimbra Houlihan (Sioux Falls, Houlihan and Palen Kosak (fy., Grand Rapids, Minn.), and Breanne Staples (jr., S.D.) and Lyndsey are only the fifth dou- Windom, Minn.) were named All- Palen (Rochester, bles tandem to claim America Scholars by the National Minn.) successfully back-to-back national Collegiate Golf Association. defended their titles in the 25-year
Spring Sports Summary Division III doubles history of the Division Men’s Tennis – Coach crown with a 5–7, III championships. Steve Wilkinson’s squad won its 6–3, 6–4 win over Gustavus is now one 18th consecutive MIAC title and DePauw’s Liz Bondi Tara Houlihan of six schools with went on to finish third at the and Amrita Padda at two Division III dou- NCAA championships. The Gusties the 2006 NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis bles titles. G finished with an overall record of Championships in Santa Cruz, California. Lyndsey Palen 35–5 and lost only one match to a Division III opponent all season.
Women’s Tennis – The Gusties won their 15th consecu- tive MIAC title and finished fifth Sherer, Bryan named NCAA at the NCAA championships. Coach Jon Carlson’s squad finished 28–5 postgraduate Scholars overall and10–0 in the MIAC. Men’s Track and Field ustavus student athletes Roy brother Andy for a 22–7 mark at #2 – Coach Tom Thorkelson’s squad Bryan (tennis) and Ben Sherer doubles this past season. He was peaked at the MIAC outdoor G championships, placing third out (baseball) have been selected to captain of a Gustavus team that fin- of 11 teams with a total of 102 receive NCAA Postgraduate ished third at the NCAA champion- points. Tanner Miest (jr., New Scholarships for the spring sport ships and posted a mark of 35–5 London, Minn.) and Andy Klaers season. Sherer and Bryan were the overall. Bryan, a three-year letter- (soph., Delano, Minn.) qualified only male student-athletes from a winner, was a two-time all-confer- for the NCAA championships. Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic ence performer. He finished his ca- Miest placed 8th in the 110- Conference institution selected to reer with a mark of 52–18 in singles meter high hurdles and Klaers receive the $7,500 award this past and 59–19 in doubles. A biology finished 11th in the discus. spring. major with a 3.90 grade point aver- Women’s Track and Over the last three years, Roy Bryan age, Bryan will attend medical Gustavus ranks fourth in the nation school at the University of Field – The Gusties posted a (tied with Carleton with eight honorees) for the Minnesota next fall. strong second-place finish at most postgraduate scholars among all NCAA Sherer, a native of Bismarck, N.D., is a three- MIAC outdoor championships and schools (Division I, II, and III). Emory and time all-conference performer and 2004 MIAC then went on to finish 19th at the NCAA championships. At the Stanford have the most postgraduate scholars with Player of the Year. He recently finished his senior MIAC meet, Kourtney Joyce (sr., 15 each, while Missouri has had 10 recipients. season with a .308 batting average, while lead- Wadena, Minn.) won the 3,000- Bryan and Sherer are the 17th and 18th Gustavus ing the team in fielding with 162 putouts, 8 as- meter steeplechase with a meet student athletes to receive NCAA Postgraduate sists, and no errors for a perfect 1.000 fielding record time of 10:52.87, and Lisa Scholarships in the history of the program. percentage. Sherer ended his career as one of the Brown (fy., Lake Crystal, Minn.) Indoor track and field sprinter Jack Henkemeyer top hitters and fielders in the program’s history. won the javelin. At the NCAA (see photo on p. 37) received a postgraduate He ranks second all-time in career hits (183); meet, Joyce finished ninth in the scholarship during the winter season, giving the third in RBI (109), doubles (41), and at-bats steeplechase, Brown won the na- Gusties three postgraduate scholars during the (507); fourth in runs scored (112); and seventh tional championship in the 2005–06 school year. in batting average (.361) and home runs (14). javelin, and Ashley Cronen (jr., Bryan, a native of Edina, Minn., posted a He is also the all-time leader in career putouts Kandiyohi, Minn.) place fifth in the 800 meters. G record of 20–8 at #5 singles and paired with his with 699 and in career fielding percentage at
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.987 (he committed only 9 errors in honors four different times as a 747 chances during his career). A member of the 4 x 100 and 4 x 400 biology major with a 3.96 grade meter relay teams. In the classroom, point average, Sherer will spend this Henkemeyer compiled a 3.82 grade next year interning as a medical re- point average with a double major searcher before beginning medical in political science and psychology; Palen named school in the fall of 2007. he plans to pursue a master’s de- Earlier in the spring, gree in international relations at Arthur Ashe Henkemeyer, a native of Plymouth, Aberystwyth University in Wales. Minn., and a six-time all-confer- Ben Sherer The NCAA awarded 58 postgrad- Award winner ence selection as a sprinter for the uate scholarships of $7,500 each to Gustavus men’s indoor track and field team, was 29 male student-athletes and 29 female student- enior women’s tennis player selected as one of 58 student-athletes from athletes from all three divisions (I, II, and III) SLyndsey Palen (Rochester, across the country participating in winter sports who participated in spring sports and a like num- Minn.) has been named the 2006 to receive a NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship. ber to student-athletes participating in winter national NCAA Division III recipient Henkemeyer was the only student-athlete (male sports. of the Intercollegiate Tennis or female) from an MIAC institution selected to To qualify for an NCAA postgraduate scholar- Association (ITA)/Arthur Ashe Award receive the $7,500 award in a winter sport. ship, a student-athlete must have an overall for Leadership and Sportsmanship. Henkemeyer set three school records during grade-point average of 3.200 (on a 4.000 scale) The Ashe Award, one of the most the indoor season and, this past March, placed or its equivalent and must have performed with prestigious in collegiate tennis, goes sixth in the 55 meters, fifth in the 200 meters, distinction as a member of the varsity team in to a player who has exhibited out- and sixth in the 400 meters at the indoor cham- the sport in which the student-athlete was nomi- standing sportsmanship and leader- pionships. While he received his NCAA nated. The student-athlete also must intend to ship as well as scholastic, extracur- Postgraduate Scholarship for his efforts in indoor continue academic work beyond the baccalaure- ricular, and tennis achievements. track and field, he has also been a standout dur- ate degree as a graduate student. G Palen (see photo on previous page) ing the outdoor season, earning all-conference is the fourth Gustavus women’s ten- nis player to receive the honor, fol- lowing Mary Sutherland Ryerse ’90 (1990), Lisa Broughten ’98 (1998), and Erica Hanson ’00 (2000). Konicek is MIAC, Midwest Palen and doubles partner Tara Houlihan (Sr., Sioux Falls, S.D.) Region Player of the Year picked up their second consecutive NCAA doubles crown May 22 at the NCAA Division III Women’s Tennis utfielder Tony runs batted in (48) and total bases (101) and Championships in Santa Cruz, Calif. OKonicek made only one error in 88 chances as the team’s A four-time Intercollegiate (Rochester, Minn.) centerfielder. Konicek’s batting average, which Tennis Association (ITA) All-America recorded one of ranked fourth in all of Division III in 2006, is the selection, Palen was a member of the finest seasons third-highest single-season average in team his- four MIAC championship teams as Tony Konicek in the history of tory, while his RBI total of 48 ranks second-best well as four teams that reached the the Gustavus base- all-time. Konicek was also ranked nationally in quarterfinal round of the NCAA ball program and he was awarded several signifi- slugging percentage (seventh, .828), runs batted Division III Women’s Tennis cant post-season awards as a result of his ac- in per game (tenth, 1.41), doubles per game Championships. Palen accumulated a complishments. Konicek received the Max Molock (24th, 0.47), and home runs per game (46th, 70–16 record in singles (28–0 in award from the MIAC Baseball Coaches as the 0.24). He was particularly impressive in clutch MIAC play) and an 89–20 record in league’s Most Valuable Player, and he was also situations as he hit .500 (35 for 70) with runners doubles play (32–1 in MIAC play) in named the Division III Midwest Region Position on base and .596 (28 for 47) with two outs in four years at Gustavus. G Player of the Year by the National Collegiate the inning. Konicek recorded 22 two-out RBI and Baseball Writers Association (NCBWA). In addi- left only 12 runners stranded in more than 125 tion, Konicek became the first player in the pro- plate appearances. gram’s history to receive First Team All-America Konicek helped the Gusties to a 28–12 record honors from the American Baseball Coaches overall and a third-place 14–6 mark in the MIAC. Association. Gustavus fell to St. Olaf in the first round of the Konicek led the MIAC in batting average MIAC baseball tournament. G (.484), hits (59), doubles (16), home runs (8),
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Kimbra Kosek Runners-up in the 2006 NCAA Division III Women’s Golf Championship: from left, Alana Reetz, Breanne Kosak selected Staples, Kelli Groff, Kimbra Kosak, Rachel Roberg. to play in USA-China Women’s golf team finishes second Friendship Cup at NCAA championship
Women’s golfer Kimbra Kosak (Grand he Gustavus women’s golf team posted a sec- mate Rachel Roberg (So., Rice Lake, Wis.) for Rapids, Minn.) was selected to par- Tond-place finish at the NCAA championships, 13th place. Groff posted a 72-hole total of 87- ticipate as a member of Team USA in which took place at Mission Inn Golf Club in 78-84-77–326, while Roberg tallied a total of the inaugural USA-China Friendship Howie-In-The-Hills, Fla. The Gusties began the 81-79-82-84–326. Kimbra Kosak (Grand Rapids, Cup, July 27–29 at Oak Valley Golf final day of the four-day tournament five shots Minn.) finished in 23rd place with a total of 82- Club in Beaumont, Calif. The behind DePauw (Ind.) and 59 shots behind even- 83-85-84–334, followed by Breanne Staples (Jr., American team consists of eight tual champion Methodist (No. Car.). The team Windom, Minn.) in 27th at 85-82-87-84–338, men and four women—all true rallied on the back nine and tied DePauw with and Alana Reetz (Sr., Milaca, Minn.) in 29th at freshmen during the 2005–06 aca- two holes to play. Gustavus senior Kelli Groff 86-83-80-91–340. demic year. birdied the 18th hole to put the Gusties up by a Gustavus was making its third trip to the Kosak received the nod after shot and the one-shot advantage held up NCAA championships in the six-year history of being tabbed as Division III through the final threesome. the event. The Gusties placed seventh in 2003 Freshman Golfer of the Year by the Final individual results for Gustavus included and sixth in 2004. G National Collegiate Golf Association Kelli Groff (Sr., Bloomington, Minn.) tying team- (NCGA). Kosak was also named to the NGCA All-Region IV squad. Kosak’s 83.3 18-hole stroke average ranked second on the team to senior Kelli Groff. Kosak posted six top-ten Kelli Groff named MIAC Player of finishes during the 2005–06 season, including tying for medalist honors the Year in women’s golf at the Cobber Open in September and in a dual with Wartburg in April. Kosak added a runner-up medalist ustavus senior Kelli Groff has erage in 11 tournaments during the finish at the Division III Midwest Gbeen named MIAC Golfer of the fall and spring seasons. She claimed Classic in late September. Year by the MIAC women’s golf medalist honors at the Midwest The USA-China Golf Council host- coaches. Groff, a three-time all-con- Classic, the Wartburg Invitational, ed the match-play event. The bien- ference performer, won the individual and the Minnesota Women’s nual Friendship Cup will be played in title at the MIAC championships last Collegiate Championships. Beijing in the summer of 2008 just year and finished second this year. A second team All-America se- prior to the beginning of the The Bloomington, Minn., native lection, Groff was also a National Summer Olympics, and will return to finished 13th at this year’s NCAA Golf Coaches Association All- the United States in 2010. G championships and helped the America Scholar and a Minnesota Gusties to a second-place team fin- Intercollegiate Athletic Conference ish. Groff compiled a 79.7 stroke av- Kelli Groff (MIAC) Scholar Athlete. G
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irst-year Lisa Brown (Lake Crystal, Minn.) captured the na- F tional title in the javelin throw at the 2006 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships, which were held at Benedictine University in Lisle, Ill. Brown, who entered the meet seeded 16th in a field of 18 throwers, bettered her own school record of 136' 11" by nearly 18 feet. She is the second national champion in the past three sea- sons for the Gustavus women’s track and field team, as Kristin Petersen ’04 captured the national title in the discus throw at the 2004 NCAA Division III Outdoor Track and Field Championships. It was a memorable season for Brown, who had not ever Lisa Brown thrown the javelin prior to coming to Gustavus. She peaked at the end of the season as she broke the school record eight different times in the final four meets of the year. At the national meet, Brown set a new school record in five of her six throws. Her winning mark of 154' 6" at the national meet was 23' 4" better than the first time she broke the mark just four weeks prior to the NCAA meet! G
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All-America teams Tom Thorkelson
our Gustavus student athletes October and was awarded the Honda Thorkelson is F were among those named to Cup as the NCAA Division III Cross MIAC Women’s the Spring Academic All-America Country Female Runner of the Year. teams announced by the College In the classroom, she has accumu- Outdoor Track Sports Information Directors of lated a 3.77 grade point average America (CoSIDA) in conjunction with majors in political science and and Field Coach with ESPN The Magazine. Senior management. Jack Henkemeyer (Plymouth, Sherer, a first baseman on the of the Year Minn.) was named to the Men’s baseball team (see photo on p. 35), Track and Field/Cross Country Third was a three-time all-conference per- The Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Team, junior Hailey Harren (Cold former and the 2004 MIAC Player of Conference Track and Field Coaches Spring, Minn.) was named to the Jack Henkemeyer the Year. The biology major graduat- have chosen Gustavus head coach Tom Women’s Track and Field/Cross ed with a 3.96 grade point average. Thorkelson as the 2006 Women’s Country First Team, senior Ben Sherer (Bismarck, Bryan, a captain of the men’s tennis team Outdoor Track and Field Coach of the N.D.) was named to the Baseball Third Team, and (see photo on p. 34), posted a record of 20–8 at Year. Thorkelson led the Gustavus senior Roy Bryan (Edina, Minn.) was named to #5 singles and 22–7 at #2 doubles with his women to a second-place finish at the the Men’s At-Large First Team. brother Andy. The Gusties posted a record of MIAC championships. The Gusties post- Henkemeyer, a sprinter on the track team, 35–5 overall and finished third at the NCAA ed eight top-three finishes in the meet was a six-time all-conference performer who championships. Bryan compiled a 3.90 grade and scored over 100 points (115) at holds three school records. In the classroom, he point average with a major in biology. the conference meet for the fifth con- compiled a 3.82 grade point average with majors Gustavus now ranks 14th among the more secutive year. This is the second time in political science and psychology. than 700 institutions in the College Division of Thorkelson has been named MIAC Harren, a standout performer on the cross the Academic All-America program (NCAA Women’s Outdoor Track and Field Coach country team (see photo on p. 33), won the Division II, NCAA Division III, and NAIA) in of the Year; he was also honored in NCAA Division III individual championship last number of Academic All-Americans with 56. G 2001. G
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Gustavus finishes Gustie sports broadcasts have new home tenth in NACDA Directors’ Cup he Athletics Department has entered into an KRBI over the past 30 years; however, this new Tagreement to broadcast Gustie sports events opportunity will allow us to significantly extend with Ingstad Brothers Broadcasting of New Ulm our listening area, as well as increase our adver- The National Association of Collegiate on KNUJ AM (860) and KRDS FM (95.5) for the tising base to support the broadcasts.” Directors of Athletics (NACDA) and the 2006–07 school year. The new agreement brings Approximately 40 events will be broadcast United States Sports Academy have an- about a significant change for the Gustavus ath- during the year. The Saturday afternoon football nounced the final totals for the letics broadcasts, as Gustie games have been car- and men’s basketball games will be carried on 2005–06 Directors’ Cup, and Gustavus ried on KRBI Radio in St. Peter for more than 30 KNUJ AM out of New Ulm, while the evening bas- finished 10th out of 435 competing years. ketball games will be broadcast on KRDS FM out NCAA Division III institutions. The “After very thoughtful consideration, we of Montgomery. The first broadcast for the Directors’ Cup, which is the only all- made a business decision to enter into an agree- 2006–07 school year will be the Gustavus foot- sports competition in intercollegiate ment with Ingstad Brothers Broadcasting,” stat- ball game at Willamette University in Salem, athletics, is awarded to four-year insti- ed Athletic Director Al Molde. “We are very grate- Ore., on Saturday, Sept. 9. G tutions in the NCAA and NAIA with the ful for the strong relationship we have had with best overall athletic programs. In Division III, standings are based on national tournament finishes in 25 sports, with points awarded based on the number of teams participating in New football stadium approved each specific national championship. Gustavus totaled 544 points with national finishes in ten sports, includ- t its meeting in June, ing men’s soccer (2nd, 90), men’s A the Gustavus swimming (11th, 66), women’s ice Adolphus College Board of hockey (4th, 25), women’s nordic ski- Trustees gave the go-ahead ing (24th, 13), women’s golf (2nd, 90), to proceed with construc- men’s golf (14th, 48), men’s tennis tion of a new football sta- (3rd, 83), women’s tennis (5th, 70), dium as part of a long- women’s outdoor track and field (19th, standing campus 54), and men’s outdoor track and field expansion/realignment (66th, 5). Gustavus is one of only plan that will eventually seven institutions in Division III to locate a new academic fa- have posted top-10 finishes in four of cility adjacent to the li- the past five years (Williams, College of brary where the current New Jersey, Emory, Gustavus, football field is sited. Middlebury, UW–La Crosse, and The new football field Washington University). G and stadium will be built in the space west of Lund Center previously occupied by the College’s base- Hollingsworth ’36, Jack “Jocko” Nelson ’50, Lee ball diamond and football practice field. During Krough, and Dennis Raarup ’53—will be honored the past summer, Myrum Field, the College’s with plaques to be mounted on pillars at the baseball field, was relocated to the northwest main entrance of the new stadium. The entrance corner of the campus, between Linnaeus will also feature a plaque recognizing donors Arboretum’s northern reach and the Swanson contributing more than $1,000 to the stadium Tennis Center. Ground preparation has begun for campaign, as well as an area celebrating the long the football facility. Barring unforeseen construc- and storied Gustavus football tradition. tion delays, the varsity baseball team will play Additional support for the project is welcome. on its new home field starting in the spring of Individuals wishing to support the recognition of This section was compiled by Tim 2007, and the Golden Gustie football team will a championship coach may still be listed as Kennedy ’82, who has been sports play the inaugural game at the College’s new sta- donors at the $1,000+ level. Contact the information director at Gustavus since dium in the fall of 2007. College’s Office of Institutional Advancement at 1990. Championship football coaches—Lloyd 800/726-6192 for more information. G
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Gustavus Adolphus College Legacy New gift supports Björling Music Scholarship program Walter Youngquist ’42 honors wife and her love of music
gift to Gustavus Adolphus College in ny consultant, established a scholarship for A excess of $1 million from Walter L. students studying geology at the College Youngquist ’42 of Eugene, Ore., has estab- and an endowed fund to support student re- lished an endowed music scholarship named search projects, field study, and equipment in honor of his wife, Elizabeth Pearson purchase in the geology department. Youngquist ’42. The Elizabeth Pearson The Jussi Björling Scholarship program Youngquist Music Scholarship will be award- honors the legacy of the great Swedish oper- ed under the Jussi Björling Scholarship pro- atic tenor for whom the College’s Jussi gram, with preference for students focusing Björling Recital Hall is named. Björling on piano, cello, or organ, who have financial Scholarships are the primary financial aid need, and who have met program criteria. grants recognizing and encouraging musical Elizabeth Pearson graduated from Elizabeth Pearson Youngquist excellence and are awarded annually, on the Gustavus in 1942 with majors in music, ’42, as a Gustavus senior. basis of auditions and interviews, to selected English, and speech, marrying Walter in high school seniors who have extensive and 1943. While a Gustavus student, she participated in the outstanding music performance experience in solo and en- Gustavus Band, the Cathedral (Gustavus) Choir, the semble settings and who show promise of further develop- Choral Club, and debate and worked on the staff of the ing their artistry at Gustavus. Björling Scholarships are re- Gustavian Weekly, earning membership in Alpha Phi newable for each year a student-musician qualifies and Gamma, the national honorary journalistic society. Music continues participation in music ensembles and lessons. has been a significant part of her life, according to her hus- The Elizabeth Pearson Youngquist Endowed Music band—from teaching music and English in the Atwater, Scholarship will assist fifteen or more Björling Scholarship Minn., school system early in her career to providing ac- recipients in its first year. G companiment on an “unsecured” piano on a rolling ship deck somewhere between the Strait of Magellan and Morocco when Walter was teaching in the World Campus From 1956 to 2006 Afloat program To commemorate the occasion of (now Semester at the 50th anniversary of their Sea) in 1978. Her graduation from Gustavus, four Contact information participation in and members of the Class of 1956 For information, continuing love for offered to match the first $1,000 please contact Gift Office staff music is reflected in of the senior class gift of the at 800/726-6192 or 507/933-7512, or the designation of Class of 2006. The four met the by e-mail at
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Gustavus Adolphus College
Educating our future miracle-makers Legacy
by Heidi Jo Wilking Pearse ’87 pies and spent countless hours explaining in detail every- thing that he knew. I kept thinking, “How lucky we are to have him . . . how lucky we are to be in this place.” ave you ever had a “wake-up The pediatric oncologist who is still caring for my niece Hcall?” A serious wake-up call, is Dr. Bruce Bostrom, who happens to be Bruce Bostrom where you realize things differently? from the Gustavus Class of 1974! When he and I sat bed- Not just an “I really wish I had fer- side on the second day, discussing Gustavus, it was like a tilized my lawn in the fall!” but an surge I have never felt before! I love Gustavus, which is Heidi Jo Wilking “Oh, my, I never really thought pretty obvious to most people. I enjoyed my studies, my re- Pearse ’87 about it that way!” kind of a wake- search, the choir, and working there as staff after graduate up call. I want to share with you a school. I have always made financial contributions to the true story about a wake-up call of my own this year. After school because of my fondness for the place and people. I reading this, you may be moved to act. think I was a pretty “average” Gustie, and mostly I think of Every August my family reunites at a lake resort in Gustavus students as nice kids with good heads on their northern Minnesota. During times like these we are all so shoulders who want to do well. grateful to have a family that laughs together, plays together, Then that day in September at Minneapolis Children’s and misses each other when we’re apart. But soon school Hospital, it hit me that this particular Gustie grad was saving starts in September, things get underway, and reality sets in. my niece’s life! That the money I send to my alma mater One morning a couple of weeks into the school year, my every year is used to train some of the world’s brightest sister called me to say that they were rushing their four-year- minds, to purchase some of the most cutting-edge research old to Minneapolis Children’s Hospital to do tests on a pos- equipment, to hire some of the best professors in their sible brain tumor. By evening, their daughter was nearly fields. It was a wake-up call to me that Gustavus isn’t just a blind, and in the middle of the night, surgeons worked to great school that I love . . . and the reality of how important remove a tumor that had financial contributions are hit home. taken over 30 percent of her The staff call my niece the “Miracle Child” at the Ronald brain in just a few short McDonald House, where my sister and her family stayed Upcoming recognition months. The next morning I during my niece’s six weeks of radiation. The surgeon luncheon events took a flight to be with them miraculously removed the entire tumor during the surgery, Gustavus Heritage Partnership in the Pediatric Intensive Care which is nearly impossible because it started at the very cen- Saturday, September 23 (by invitation) – Unit. ter of brain. There are no tumors on her spine, and there a celebration of thanks for those The next day we found were no cancer cells even found in her spinal fluid. And Dr. whose gifts last beyond their own lifetime. out that my niece had a very Bostrom is still using new therapies to try to regenerate the rare, very aggressive, form of optic nerve so that she may gain some eyesight. She is now Founders Society brain cancer that has un- five, cancer-free, enrolled in preschool, and learning Braille. Saturday, October 14 (by invitation) – known beginnings. Within She is full of joy and laughter, and a wonder to us all. a celebration of thanks for those two days there were 16 doc- So I will end by asking you to send your donation to whose gifts during their lifetime tors and specialists working Gustavus, or to increase your giving if you are a regular are beyond the cost of a with them to determine a plan donor. Drop the change in the donation box the next time Gustavus education. of action. As we sat by her you go to McDonald’s. Say yes with a pledge the next time bedside, we were numb, tired, someone asks you to sponsor him or her for a fundraiser. and full of questions; we You have no idea how your life will change if you ever meet couldn’t help but be thankful a Dr. Bostrom. I hope you never have to meet someone like that at least we were in one of the best medical communities him in circumstances like ours, but believe me when I tell in the world. you that Gustavus is educating our future miracle-mak- The pediatric oncologist, who told us the news, who ers! G shared with us the best plan of action, who encouraged my sister and her husband, was a peaceful man whom we grew Heidi Jo Wilking Pearse ’87 is a class agent for the Class of 1987. to trust immediately. He explained new cutting-edge thera- This article was taken from a recent class letter she wrote.
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GUSTAVUS Gustavus Alumni Association
The mission of the Alumni Association is to facilitate among former students lifelong
relationships with Gustavus and alumniI I news Gustavus Century Club 42 Homecoming and Family Weekend with each other that will enable I I I I alumni to actively advance and schedule 43 Athletics Hall of Fame banquet 47 weddings 61 births 62 engage in the mission of the in memoriam 64 I service and retirement recognition 66 I Distinguished College. Alumni Citations 67–69 I first person 70 Officers Jan Ledin Michaletz ’74 President Randall Stuckey ’83 Executive Secretary Kelly Waldron ’84 Treasurer
Board Members term expires Fall 2006 Liesl Batz ’90, Minneapolis; Daniel Currell ’94, St. Paul; Viviane Foyou ’02, Morgantown, WV; Janet Eiffert Hoomani ’62, Raleigh, NC; James Malmquist ’53, Scandia; Jan Ledin Michaletz ’74, Edina; Jason Sawyer ’93, Plymouth.
term expires Fall 2007 Ann Wilsey Gesme ’86, Deephaven; Jeff Heggedahl ’87, Atlanta, GA; Kristin Miller Prestegaard ’99, St. Paul; Ronald White ’75, Eden Prairie; Mary Sutherland Ryerse ’90, Spokane, WA; Betsy Starz ’02, Maple Grove; Richard Swenson ’64, Minneapolis.
term expires Fall 2008 Cathy Edlund Bussler ’00, Chanhassen; Scott Gilyard ’83, Maple Grove; David Johnson ’84, Eagan; Janna King ’76, Minneapolis; Paul Koch ’87, Plymouth; Peter Nyhus ’60, Park Rapids; Richard Olson ’82, Edina.
Class news and information to be included in the Alumni section of the Quarterly should be sent to: Alumni Relations Office Gustavus Adolphus College 800 West College Avenue (left),
St. Peter, MN 56082-1498 back- Arshad phone • 800/487-8437 e-mail • [email protected] website • www.gustavus.edu Postcard from Rome from Postcard ’03 Jesse Pearson Andrew Bornhorst ’03 Andrew (center), and Bachelani ’02 through Europe packed last spring. two weeks for They are pictured here with the Coliseum behind them, right after four standing for hours to see the and attend Pope a Good Friday service in Rome, Italy.
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Gusties from the decade of the ’30s celebrate anniversaries Four graduates from the ’30s returned to campus to celebrate with members of the 50 Year Club. From left are Ruth Vikner Gamelin ’37 (69th anniver- Class of 1941 – 65th Anniversary sary), Frank Gamelin ’38 (68th anniversary), Hildur Anderson Swenson ’30 From left: Norman Magnuson, Blanche Isenberg Pergol, Marian Swanson (76th anniversary), and Ruth Snyder Larson ’33 (73rd anniversary). Johnson, Mignon Carter Johnson, and Earl Carlson.
sored by the Florida Bahamas Synod and published a book of African folk- tales I Leslie Peterson, Menomonie, WI, traveled with five of his granddaughters to Tanzania this summer.
Class Agent: 45 position open e-mail: [email protected] Leonard Pikal, Brownton, has been active as a farmer and served chari- table organizations and conservation and cooperative boards.
Class Agent: Last March Pete LeVander ’37 celebrated his 90th birthday with family and friends. Pictured from left are Dyan LeVander Arlene Sorenson Higgins ’74, Jeff Anderson ’80, Kirsten LeVander Dawson ’64, Barry Anderson ’76, Pete LeVander ’37, Sue Meyer Anderson 46 ’80, Hap LeVander ’62, Mona Anderson Gerike ’82, Roland Thorstensson, Elaine Torrey Holmen ’59, Bob Holmen ’59, e-mail: [email protected] and Pete Olsenius ’34. Phyllis Anderson Gillson, Alamosa, CO, is active in music at church I Melva Lindstrand Jacobson, Class Agent: Willmar, lives at the Bethesda Gustavus Century Club C. Eddie Johnson Heritage Center and celebrated her Congratulations to four Gustavus graduates who belong to the Gustavus 42 50th wedding anniversary with her Century Club, 100 years of age and older. Listed below are their names e-mail: [email protected] husband, Carroll, on August 18 I and birthdates: Charles Covey, Fairfield, CA, lives in Juliet Anderson Moris, Norfolk, NE, Adele Regner Stearns ’22...... 105...... June 5, 1901 the Paradise Valley retirement com- lives in the Meadows Retirement Hulda Schroeder ’25...... 104 ...... August 14, 1902 munity I Ruben Pedersen, Center. Leon L. Scheman ’29 ...... 101 ...... August 28, 1905 Minneapolis, is a partner of con- Pearl M. Johnson ’28...... 100...... May 6, 1906 science sustaining mem- Class Agent: bership in Amnesty 65th Bob Wieman International and a ANNIVERSARY 47 Class Agent: Mary Almen Barthelemy, Lafayette board member at e-mail: [email protected] May 26 position open Hill, PA, is preparing to move to a Lutheran Health Care 2007 Phyllis Peterson Odland, 35 Lifetime Care Community. Bangladesh. Richfield, and Marvin e-mail: [email protected] ’46, celebrated their 60th Aina Abrahamson, Thousand Oaks, Class Agent: Class Agents: 80th birthdays with a ANNIVERSA RY CA, attended the East Africa Reunion Charles Lusk Elmer Anderson, cruise around Hawaii. May 26 at Gustavus. 41 43 S. Bernhard Erling 2007 e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] Class Class Agent: Bessie Hobart Chenault, Austin, TX, Lowell Bernard, Orlando, FL, lives at Agent: position open enjoys reading, writing, and talking the Orlando Lutheran Church Towers 48 Lorrie Johnson Leaf 37 on the phone with friends, including and is active in church and social or- e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected] those in Africa I Walter Gonska, ganizations I Howard Olson, Sun Marilyn Thommen Dawson, Irving Ahlquist, Fairfield Bay, AR, is Riverview, FL, celebrated the birth of City Center, FL, gave three lectures Huntsville, AL, plays bridge and vol- organist at Peace Lutheran Church I his first great-grandchild last year. in February at a Luther Hostel spon- unteers at the hospital I J. Lyman
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Homecoming&Family Weekend2006 October 6, 7, & 8 Friday, October 6 5 p.m. 1981 Class Party – Best Western, Mankato 6 p.m. 1996 Class Party – Fine Line Music Café, Minneapolis 1961 Class Dinner – Radisson Hotel, Plymouth 7 p.m. Homecoming Coronation – Alumni Hall Saturday, October 7 9 a.m. Fun Run – Three Flags (5K run around Campus Drive) 9 a.m. Seminar: Terrorism – Banquet Rooms Class of 1946 – 60th Anniversary 10 a.m. Morning Praise and Memorial Service – Christ Chapel Sigri Gunderson Hecht and Marvin Odland. 10:30 a.m. 1971 Class Lunch – Alumni Hall Parent Seminar – Presidents Dining Room 1991 Tailgate Picnic – The Dive 2001 Class Lunch – Lind Interpretive Center Marvin Holt ’33, Plymouth, was awarded medals 11 a.m. 50 Year Club Football Luncheon – Campus Center Banquet Rooms of service by the French government for military 1961 Class Luncheon – Campus Center Banquet Rooms activities in Normandy during WWII and by Korea 1966 Meet and Mingle – Faculty Lounge, Campus Center for the same in the Korean War. Minnesota 1986 Tailgate Picnic – Eckman Mall by Old Main Congressman Jim Ramstad, the commanding gen- 1996 Tailgate Party – NE corner of Hollingsworth Football Field eral of the Minnesota National Guard, and the 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Homecoming Luncheon – Evelyn Young Dining Room commander of the Wayzata American Legion were 11:30 a.m. Homecoming Parade – Pittman to Norelius around Campus Dr. in attendance for the presentation last February. 1 p.m. 1971 Nurses’ Reunion – Linner Lounge Football Game vs. Bethel – Hollingsworth Field Women’s Soccer vs. Macalester – Soccer Field 15th Annual Gustavus Tennis Gala – Swanson Tennis Center 1:30 p.m. Discover Linnaeus Arboretum with Naturalist Jim Gilbert ’62 Hall Sr., Pinehurst, NC, traveled last and Region I Elmer Luke, Maple – Lind Interpretive Center spring to France and Wales. Grove, was inducted into the 3 p.m. Weekend Movie – Pirates of the Caribbean II: Dead Man’s Minnesota State High School Chest – Wallenberg Auditorium Class Agent: Coaches Association Hall of Fame I 3:30 p.m. 1981 Class Post-Game Party – Lind Interpretive Center Pete Erickson Rhoda Smith Nelson, Kaneohe, HI, 4 p.m. 1966 Class Party – Shoreland Country Club 1971 Class Post-Game Party – Westwood Marina Bar & Grill lives in a retirement center in Hawaii 49 1986 Post-Game Party - Eckman Mall by Old Main e-mail: [email protected] and spends summers at their cabin I 1991 Happy Hour – The Dive Fran Quist Hedlund, Paynesville, en- in Wisconsin Don Osell, Cohasset, 2001 Post-Game Gathering – Patrick’s joys spending time with her 6 chil- divides time between Minnesota and 5 p.m. Homecoming/Family Weekend Banquet – Campus Banquet dren and 13 grandchildren. Fountain Hills, AZ, and spends time Rooms traveling and volunteering I 5:30 p.m. 1976 Class Party – Alumni Hall Class Agent: Marilyn Street Turner, Santa Rosa, 7 p.m. Chicago Comedy Company – Evelyn Young Dining Room Gloria Martell Benson CA, took her twin 16-year-old grand- Weekend Movie - Pirates of the Caribbean II: Dead Man’s 50 daughters to Kauai. Chest – Wallenberg Auditorium e-mail: [email protected] 7:30 p.m. Neal & Leandra Concert – Björling Recital Hall, tickets required Elly Barnes Dahlstrom, Lake Class Agent: 9 -11 p.m. Sky Watch – Olin Observatory Oswego, OR, cruised to Helsinki, St. Barb Eckman Krig 10 p.m. Weekend Movie - Pirates of the Caribbean II: Dead Man’s Petersburg, Oslo, and Copenhagen 52 Chest – Wallenberg Auditorium this summer I Earl Gustafson, St. e-mail: [email protected] Paul, has published a book titled The Donald Peterson, Sunday, October 8 Swedish Secret—What the United Roswell, GA, has a son 8 a.m. Morning Coffee and Sunday Papers – Courtyard Café States Can Learn from Sweden’s Story, and two grandsons 55th ANNIVERSARY 10 a.m. Holy Communion Worship Service – Christ Chapel published by Syren Book Company I currently attending featuring the Choir of Christ Chapel and the Gustavus Orv Iverson, Woodside, CA, is direc- Gustavus and trav- May 26 Philharmonic Orchestra tor of the Ninth Air Force Association eled this year to 2007 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Jazz Brunch – Evelyn Young Dining Room I Doris Jacobson Speckeen, Singer Antigua, the 84th coun- featuring the Gustavus Jazz Ensembles Island, FL, traveled last year to try he has visited. 1 p.m. Weekend Movie – Wallenberg Auditorium Japan and China. 1:30 p.m. Music Performances – Christ Chapel Class Agents: Gustavus Choir, Gustavus Symphony Orchestra, Gustavus Wind Class Agent: Thomas Boman, Orchestra, Lucia Singers, Vasa Wind Orchestra Dorothy Johnson Lutz 53 Marv Larson 4:30 p.m. Diversity Center Banquet – Campus Center Banquet Rooms 51 e-mail: [email protected] Reservations for Homecoming/Family Weekend are requested by e-mail: [email protected] Tom Atcherson, Iowa City, IA, was Friday, September 22. Call the Alumni Relations Office at 800/487-8437, e- Donn Larson, Duluth, wrote The Will honored at a concert in April at mail [email protected], or register online at the alumni events section of and the Way, How a Generation of University of Iowa with music he has the Gustavus website at www.gustavus.edu. Activists Won Public and Private written and the presentation of “Play Achievements for their Community with Minds: The W. T. Atcherson
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cials, and residents living near the school that led to the installation and lighting of a $20,000 sign pur- chased in 2001. I Sonny Wanstrom, Aitkin, winters in Arizona, volunteers in outreach pro- grams for kids, plays tennis, and is active in church and the retirement community.
Class Agents: Carolyn Jens Brusseau, 56 JoAnn Johnson Lundborg e-mail: [email protected] Joan Krantz Braun, Madison, WI, and Russell ’58, have a granddaugh- ter starting at Gustavus I Tom Engquist, Prior Lake, has been serv- ing as interim director of the American Swedish Institute Male Chorus I Paul Johns, Mount Prospect, IL, is pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Church I Jan Samuelson Olmanson, St. Peter, has a grand- daughter who is a student at Gustavus I Marlene Ibberson The wife and children of the late Doniver Lund, longtime history professor at Gustavus (taught 1946–1986), gathered on Satre, Winthrop, retired as a teacher, campus recently to mark the placement of a grandfather clock commemorating his service to the College in the renovated and traveled this year to the Old Main. Pictured from left are Ruth Lund Neely ’75, Elgene Lund, Reneé Lund Braun ’72, Tom Lund, and Rebecca Caribbean, Mexico, and Arizona. Lund Otterness ’69. Class Agents: Nancy Reiter Grimes, 57 Clem and Marlys Mattson Nelson e-mail: [email protected] Annmarie Cederberg Blomstrand, Lund, Sweden, enjoys living in 50th ANNIVERS the interesting city of ARY Lund with its old cathe- May 25 & 26 drals, the university, and 2007 a rich musical life I Mary Kendall Dick, Edina, teaches private voice lessons and coaches a Sweet Adeline chorus and quartet.
Class Agent: 58 Owen Sammelson e-mail: [email protected] Class of 1951 – 55th Anniversary Robert Christenson, Columbia Front row: Russell Paulson, Dorothy Johnson Lutz, Arden Halk Sanstead, Joan Craven Benson, Elmer Luke, Marlys Heights, is a consultant at In Akerson Chase. Second row: Bill Robertz, Marilyn Barnes Robertz, Dorothy Conrad Gaard, Ed Benson, Robert Larson, Commerce Solutions, Inc. and John Norman. Back row: Art Gaard, Don Berg, Ray Lundquist, Stan Benson. Cumconsults, LLC I Carol Lund Garone, Andover, MA, will go on a Reformation tour this fall to Festschrift,” a collection of scholarly Florida I Fran Johnson Hummel, Class Agent: Germany and Switzerland I James articles and essays by Tom’s former Golden Valley, traveled to Eastern Dick DeRemee McPherson, Princeton, NJ, serves on students and colleagues I Robert Europe with the Gustavus Wind 55 numerous boards for historic preser- Barke, Madisonville, LA, needed Orchestra companion tour in e-mail: [email protected] vation, Civil War museums, and some home repairs after Hurricane January. Marilyn Anderson Stephan, Berkley, Abraham Lincoln projects, and is re- Katrina and is grateful for all the MI, is mayor of Berkley, MI I Don searching a book on Lincoln as com- people who came to help the area Class Agents: Swanson, Robbinsdale, was the sub- mander in chief I Patricia Miller restore some normalcy I Daniel Forrest Chaffee, Helen ject in columnist Doug Grow’s col- Peterson, Cook, traveled this year to Borg, Sterling, MA, traveled to New 54 Forsgren Hokenson umn in the June 17 issue of the St. Petersburg, Russia, and divides Zealand last March I W. Gaylord e-mail: [email protected] Minneapolis StarTribune. As retired time between Minnesota and Tucson, Fernstrom, Scotch Plains, NJ, and Mary Jane Monson, Minneapolis, teacher and coach at Minneapolis AZ I Bob Peterson, St. Peter, spent Jeannette ’57, took a cruise to works for Hennepin County Patrick Henry High School, Swanson the winter in Destin, FL, and is plan- Alaska this summer I Lois Bratt Accounting. was featured for his persistence with ning a trip to South America I Sally Genis, Marblehead, MA, winters in city council members, school offi- Clausen Taylor, Olympia, WA, divides
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time between Washington and searcher and genealogy desk worker Arizona I Morna Pell Traffas, at the Minnesota Historical Society Wyomissing, PA, retired from H & R and traveled this summer to Russia, Block. Estonia, and Finland I Paul Tidemann, St. Paul, celebrated his Class Agents: 25th year as pastor at St. Paul Wilt Croonquist, Reformation Lutheran Church; he 59 Carol Johnson Heyl also plays French horn in the e-mail: [email protected] Northeast Orchestra and is treasurer Joyce Miller Biagini, Maplewood, of the Cammack Marshall Fund I Jo divides time between Minnesota and Jensen Tollefson, New Brighton, Costa Rica, volunteers at the Como completed parish nursing courses Park Carousel, teaches part-time ESL, with Concordia College and traveled and traveled most recently to Serbia- this year to Tanzania I Anne Kilty Montenegro and Kosovo I Deone Wiberg, Des Plaines, IL, and Mark Nordquist Cartford, Wautoma, WI, ’58, enjoy retirement, spending time and Larry ’59, enjoy spending time with two grandsons, and volunteer- in Wisconsin and Arizona and with ing in Chicago for the performing their three grandchildren. They trav- arts. eled this year to Eastern Europe and cruised to Tahiti I John Edman, Class Agent: Bluffton, SC, retired as director of Virgene Grack Sehlin the Center for Vector-Borne Disease 61 at University of California, Davis I e-mail: [email protected] Pat McLane Olson, Minneapolis, and Nita Swanson Anderson, New husband, Richard ’58, enjoy being Brighton, and Roger ’60, keep busy active in the lives of their grandchil- with six grandchildren and traveled dren. this year to Alaska and Mexico and are plan- Three generations of Wahlstrom memories Class Agent: ning a trip to 45th Three generations of the Dumdei family lived in Wahlstrom Hall during their ANNIVERSARY Dennis Johnson Norway and Sweden student days and got together for a photograph before Wahlstrom’s demolition 60 in September I October 6 & 7 last summer. Pictured from left are Jackie Gilbert Dumdei ’51, Gene Dumdei e-mail: [email protected] Veryl Becker, 2006 ’51 (required housing as a WWII GI attending college on the GI Bill), Paula Virginia Nelson Anderson, Glencoe, sold his dairy Dumdei Rock ’77, and her son, Jeffrey Rock ’08. Janesville, WI, is hospitality chair of cattle and continues to raise the Janesville Area Retired Educators, secretary of the Home Makers, treasurer of the Good Fellowship Group, Bible study leader with Mary Circle, delivers Meals on Wheels, attends concerts, plays, and dinners, and entertains friends. I John Bergstrom, Mesa, AZ, enjoys travel, golf, volunteering at the local art center, and writing I Jule Carlson Cameron, State College, PA, has traveled recently to Australia/New Zealand and South Africa and is planning a trip to Sweden I Nancy Dege Gerhard, Santa Ana, CA, traveled this spring to China I Jackie McKenna Gimse, Dundas, led the St. Olaf student se- mester to the Middle East I Nancy Benson Griffith, New London, en- joys spending time with grandchil- dren and participates in the Race for the Cure I Rosemarie Anderson Kohler, Vista, CA, volunteers at the senior center and plays golf I Clay McCoy Jr., Winter Park, FL, was named the University of Florida’s first Citrus Research and Education Krigs present inaugural Bobby Krig Invitational trophy Center Distinguished Professor. The The Gustavus men’s golf team won the first annual Bobby Krig Invitational played at Le Sueur Country Club and Ridges at professorship recognizes outstanding Sand Creek in Jordan, and Bobby’s widow, Barb Eckman Krig ’52, and their son, David Krig ’82, were in attendance to contributions and excellence in re- present the trophy. Bobby Krig ’53 was a lifetime supporter of the Gustavus golf program, as a team member, coach, and search, teaching and extension. I until his death, a key volunteer for the golf program and the annual summer men’s golf tournament that benefits the pro- Allan Moberg, Tampa, FL, is owner gram. Pictured front row are Jordan Hawkinson ’08, Barb Krig, David Krig, and Coach Scott Moe ’95. Back row are Eric of Moberg Studio I James J. Olson, Tone ’07, Mark Stuckey ’08, Jon Hagedorn ’06, and Clayton Johnson ’06. Mendota Heights, volunteers as a re-
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Class of 1956 celebrates 50th Anniversary
Front row: Donna Lindquist Chommie, Jan Sammuelson Olmanson, Lucy Fogelstrom DeRemee, Mimi Johnson Eisele, Mary Gruse Jennett, Char Swansson Erickson, Helen Sandgren Munson, JoAnn Johnson Lundborg, Carolyn Jens Brusseau, Joan Lindall. Second row: Beverly Matson Gustafson, Charmaine Nelson Flen, Lorraine Youngquist Anderson, Carol Lindberg Musser, Nancy Lea Roberts, Melba Johnson Gevik, Beverly Johnson Anton, Faye Reber, Lois Ledin Anderson, Kay Rethwill Moline. Third row: Faith Walfrid Lindell, Kent Musser, Ray Norling, Dick Erickson, Roger Delgehausen, Tom Engquist, Bob Villesvik. Fourth row: Carlton Anderson, Don Hausken, Dick DeRauf, Don Roberts, Bob Keech, Lee Carlson. Back row: Bob Erdman, Gene Flaten, George Heiber, Roger Munson, Clyde Allen, Alan Westberg.
Front row: Dick Chilkott, Barbara Carlson Ulven, Joan Krantz Braun, Ruth Chell Oliphant, Marian Overlie Knudtson, Marlene Ibberson Satre, Ruth Hanson Haberman, Vonnie Anderson Casserly. Second row: Phyllis Sletten Dalager, John Bonderson, Jo Cipra, Mona Amundson Burns, Barbara Brunkow Timmer, Laura Lundorff McMichael, Luella Gesme Chell. Third row: Corrine Rhyne Holm, Sid Puppe, Jim Kittlelsen, Alden Backman, Clemmer Wait, Barbara Ford Olson, Reuben Carlson. Fourth row: Carl Swanson, Joann Gould Knapp, Jim Knapp, Stephen Ekobena, Jim Chell. Back row: Charles Colberg, John Annexstad, LeRoy Sanders, Glen Jacobson, Jerry Bengtson, Ted Anderson.
calves and heifers I David Dowd, ning a trip to England I Lorene Class Agent: ing consultant I Audrey Kylander Duluth, is a funeral director at Johnson Johnson, Fairfield Glade, Sandra Luedtke Buendorf, Kramer, Chanhassen, works Dougherty Chapel I Karen Lacher TN, and Ron ’59, spend time travel- 62 Jan Eiffert Hoomani, part-time at the Marsh, Dowd, Duluth, is a dog breeder and ing to visit family and friends I R. Ben Leadholm traveled recently to 45th trainer at Otter River Kennels I Bruce Kobs, Excelsior, is a self-em- e-mail: [email protected] Costa Rica, and went ANNIVERSARY Lillian Hanson Edman, Bluffton, SC, ployed dentist I Joanne Linnee, Ed Blair, Payson, AZ, is a retired skiing in Colorado and May 25 & 26 lives in the Sun City Hilton Head re- Winona, took an Elderhostel trip this Lutheran pastor and was elected to horseback riding in 2007 tirement community in South spring to New Hampshire I Marcee the Payson Town Council I Linda Wyoming and Montana I Carolina I Sally Enstrom, St. Louis Muller, Tecumseh, NE, is president of Johnson Blanding, Los Altos, CA, Lynda Hamlin Murray, Eden Park, is an active volunteer at the the Nebraska United States Bowling traveled this year to New Zealand I Prairie, is traveling to Iceland, Minneapolis Institute of Arts I Paul Congress Association and enjoys Gordy Edberg, Langley, WA, is an ar- Norway, and Sweden to research K. Hanson, Billings, MT, is interim bridge and supporting Husker sports chitect at Edberg/Christiansen family genealogy I Rolf Nelson, pastor at Hope Lutheran I Eloise teams. Architects I Sharon Maurer Edberg, Minneapolis, was elected president Johnson Hayman, St. Peter, is plan- Langley, WA, is a part-time fundrais- of the National Elder Law Foundation
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in Washington D.C. at the founda- I Kirsten LeVander Dawson, Arden tion’s annual meeting in April; Hills, is a chemical dependency Nelson, an attorney, is Minnesota’s counselor at Totino-Grace and Cretin- first Elder Law Specialist I Margaret Durham Hall High Schools I Richard Helvig Sediva, Fullerton, CA, is sub- Dornfeld, Rosemount, taught last stitute teaching and traveled last year at Community of Peace Academy winter to Israel I Ted Stoneberg, and substitute teaches at Rosemount McCordsville, IN, is emeritus profes- High School I David Garms, Fairfax, sor of psychology at Anderson VA, is an international consultant I University School of Theology I Marcia Johnson Lindseth, Prescott, Karen Hawkinson Summers, WI, traveled in the past year to Bellingham, WA, is minister at large China, Germany, Colorado, and New in her presbytery and traveled to York City and is retiring as part-time Nicaragua and Australia. curriculum and assessment director for the Prescott School District I Class Agents: Rose Ann Skoog Parks, Plymouth, William Lahti, spent four months visiting the west- 63 Paul Tillquist ern national parks from Southwest e-mail: [email protected] states to the Pacific Northwest I Reunion tee time Eunice Holm Fultz, Shoreview, and Carla Johnson Stoneberg, Several members of the Golden Anniversary Class of 1956 started their re- Don ’61, volunteer as the congrega- McCordsville, IN, retired as a hospice union weekend with a round of golf at Shoreland Country Club. Pictured from tional coordinators for the St. Paul nurse and started a business, Life left are George Hieber ’56, Harleen Hieber, Dick DeRemee ’55, Lucy Area Synod and Iringa Diocese- Legacies, to help people write their Fogelstrom DeRemee ’56, Jim Knapp ’56, JoAnn Johnson Lundborg ’56, Tanzania Partnership I Donald life stories I Miriam Borg Teeter, Dick Lundborg ’55, and Clyde Allen ’56. Granberg, Salt Lake City, UT, is Palo Alto, CA, retired from teaching emeritus professor of sociology at fourth grade at the Henry Ford School. University of Missouri I Mike Holm, Westchester, OH, is marketing direc- Class Agents: tor for the midwestern region of the Bev Nordskog Hedeen, of American Institute for Chartered 65 Linda Larson McNary AthleticsHall Fame Property and Consulting Underwriters e-mail: [email protected] September 30, 2006 and the Insurance Institute of Sue Widstrom Gamelin, Jamestown, America I Karen Lindborg Jonaitis, NC, and Tim ’63, are co-pastors at Gustavus will induct new members into its Athletics Hall of Fame I Tucson, AZ, volunteers in the com- Emmanuel Lutheran Church Mary at a banquet at 6 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, in Alumni munity, church, and Tohono Club Wood Menz, Jacksonville, FL, is di- Park I Nancy Johnson Knoell, rector of human resources at Hyatt Hall, following the St. Olaf football game. Selection of athletes is Brooklyn Park, traveled to the Gulf Regency Jacksonville I Iris Benson based upon athletic achievement while a student at Gustavus Coast this year to assist in hurricane Smyth, Arlington, MA, works part- and honors graduates with outstanding athletic accomplishment clean-up I Bonnie Lewis McClees, time as a geriatric nurse practitioner and significant contribution to the field of athletics. Issaquah, WA, is still an active CPA I James Uecker, Plymouth, retired and traveled this year to California as chief underwriting counsel at Old 2006 Inductees and Minnesota I Charlene Lundahl Republic National Title Insurance. Norris, Fairmont, and Lyle ’62, Dick Kumlin ’55, basketball (posthumously) spend the winter in Arizona, serve Class Agents: John Jambeck ’62, swimming on the senior staff during the sum- Sharon Anderson Dan Prochnow ’78, golf mer at the YMCA of the Rockies, and 66 Engman, Joyce spend the spring and fall in Henrikson Ramseth, John Huepenbecker ’80, football Minnesota I Claudia Hayden Mary Strand Slinde Debbie Jungwith Borman ’87, volleyball Schroeder, Flagstaff, AZ, is an active e-mail: [email protected] Tina Pulido Draper ’87, gymnastics volunteer I Janet Ryan Tidemann, Julia Hagen Accola, Rochester, is Jerri Ree ’88, basketball St. Paul, is part-time visitation pas- enjoying retirement I James Allan, Stacey Rodman ’89, swimming tor at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church Martinez, CA, retired as director of Deanne Sand Johnson ’89, tennis I Carol Webster, La Mirada, CA, is operations at the U.S. Transportation semi-retired but still teaches a math Command, Scott Air Force Base I class at Fullerton College and super- Ardis Nelson Archer, Oakville, 2005 inductees Mary Mansour ’85 and Jay Rooker ’85, who were vises student teachers for the math Ontario, retired as a unable to attend last year’s award banquet, will also be inducted. and education departments at nurse; she is active in California State University, Fullerton. the church choir and 40th Banquet tickets are $12 per person. Reservations are requested ANNIVERS hand bell choir and ARY by September 25. Call the Alumni Relations Office Class Agents: enjoys golf and October 7 at 800/487-8437, e-mail [email protected], or register Linda Leonardson spending time with 2006 64 Hallman, Joanna her grandchildren I online at the alumni events section of the Gustavus website at Carlson Swanson Caroline Sandin Basley, www.gustavus.edu. Tickets for the banquet will be held at a e-mail: [email protected] North Prairie, WI, spends time with registration desk near Alumni Hall. Tickets for the football game Marjorie Rawhouser Crosby, her three grandsons, travels, and may be purchased at the gate. Sewanee, TN, was living in South teaches college art classes I Cheryl Mississippi when Hurricane Katrina Downey, Santa Monica, CA, is execu- hit, leaving 12 feet of water and 6 tive director of the Costume inches of mud inside her home, and Designers Guild I Vicki Nelson prompting her to move to Tennessee Johnson, Maple Grove, is active with
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Santa Cruz, and volunteers in the areas of local land preservation, mental health services, and stage productions I Barbara Veker Elnes, Edina, is a substitute teacher in the Edina and Hopkins School Districts I William M. Johnson, Richfield, is a programmer analyst at the Public Employee Retirement Association I Maryann Pommeranz Kaul, Comfort, TX, is an RN at LaHacienda Treatment Center I Janice Nelson Napier, Fairfield, CA, is principal at Amy Blanc Elementary School and re- ceived a master’s degree in educa- tional administration at Chapman University I Jean Magnusson Nye, Chicago, IL, is an associate in min- Seminary reunion istry at Faith Lutheran Church I Several Gustavus graduates attended the 45th anniversary reunion of the Class of 1961 from Augustana Seminary, Rock Thomas Wickstrom, Ishpeming, MI, Island. The reunion was held in early April at Spirit in the Desert Lutheran Retreat Center in Carefree, AZ. Pictured from works part-time at Bethel Lutheran left are Roger Dahlin ’57, Roger Anderson ’57 and his wife Beverly Duncan Anderson ’58, Glenn Leaf ’57, Ted Church. Granquist ’57, Orv Lind ’57, and Arne Walker ’57. Class Agents: Dave and Jane Norman 69 Leitzman e-mail: [email protected] Beverly Kroening Dopita, Park City, UT, enjoys skiing in the winter and golf in the summer I Lynn Schaefer Holmes, Nisswa, is a pharmacy tech- nician at Target Corp. I Ruth Johnson, St. Peter, is retiring from the Minnesota House of Representatives I Margo Wayland Neilson, San Francisco, CA, teaches at North Shoreview Montessori I Susan Weber Wickstrom, Ishpeming, MI, divides time between Michigan and Green Acres, FL.
Class Agents: Karol Klint Greupner, 70 Lindy Turner Purdy e-mail: [email protected] Alice Stohl Roufa, Webster Groves, Nelson receives Jefferson Award MO, is district visual manager at Mary Nelson ’61, Chicago, IL (second from left) was a 2006 recipient of a Jefferson Award presented at a banquet hosted Brooks Brothers I Bill Santee, by Chicago’s NBC 5 on April 13. Jefferson Awards are presented to individuals who work to make a difference in their com- Milford, MA, is a civilian employee munities, on behalf of others, and without expectation for reward. Nelson is founding president and CEO of New Bethel for the U.S. Army I Pat Gabrielson Life, Inc., an organization advancing Chicago’s West Side. New Bethel Life has built more than 1,000 units of housing, Thomas, Tyler, is coordinator for the served some 12,000 clients each year, placed 7,000-plus residents in living-wage jobs, and brought over $110 million in Southwest Adult Basic Education investments into the West Side. With Nelson are from left: Lee Fahrenz ’87, Nelson, Lalvessa Hodges Lumpkin, Allison Consortium I Nina Malo West, Rosati ’85 (co-anchor NBC 5), Becky Anderson Fahrenz ’87, Warner Saunders (NBC 5), Diane Hammargren Anderson Cleveland, teaches third grade in the ’63, and Jim Anderson ’60. St. Peter ISD.
Class Agent: travel, golf, gardening, and grand- part-time consultant with a teacher ployed at Chiles Academy I Mary Bruce Johnson children I Rachel Gilbertson Lind, development group. Hedner Tatyrek, West Linn, OR, is a 71 Mendota Heights, retired as a staff children’s tour leader for the e-mail: [email protected] nurse from Regions Hospital I Class Agent: Portland Urban Tour Group. Joyce Karnitz Bailey, Belle Plaine, Esther Peterson Martens, Excelsior, position open was honored for teaching retired as a teacher I Stephen 67 Class Agents: 35 years of language Otto, Appleton, WI, retired from the e-mail: [email protected] John and Kris Lundberg arts in the New 35th Appleton Public Schools I Phil Patricia Snuggerud Moorhead, Paula Prague Area Schools ANNIV 68 ERSARY Rogosheske, St. Cloud, supervises Dewees, Ormond Navarro I Kathy Hokanson October 7 student teachers at St. Cloud State Beach, FL, received 40th e-mail: [email protected] Bengtson, 2006 University and coaches nordic skiing a master’s degree ANNIVERSARY Angie Kuper Christmann, Santa Northfield, is director at Cathedral High School I Ruth in special educa- May 25 &26 Cruz, CA, retired from the adminis- of Northfield Home Care Moody Tsu, Hood River, OR, is a tion and is em- 2007 tration at University of California, and supervisor of the Northfield
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Hospital Hospice program I Dale Isaacson, Dassel, is warehouse su- pervisor at Saunatec I Roger Menk, Bloomington, is head of operations at CenterPoint Energy I Ward Merrill, International Falls, was se- lected as Minnesota Community Educator of the Year and retired as a teacher and community education director in the Blackduck ISD I Linda Mellingen Santee, Milford, MA, is a stability specialist at Genzyme Corp. I Lynne Mattke Schulz, St. Louis Park, is a substi- tute teacher for the Anoka-Hennepin and Wayzata school districts I Gary Tidrick, Roanoke Rapids, NC, is di- rector of purchasing at Patch Rubber Class of 1962 Reunion Leadership Group meets Company I Nat Peterson Torkelson, Members of the Class of 1962 Reunion Class Gift Leadership Group met on campus June 2 & 3 to coordinate their class Tulsa, OK, is director of cardiovascu- gift and begin planning for their 45th anniversary reunion, to be held May 25–27, 2007. Starting in 2007, the 40th and lar services at Hillcrest Medical 45th anniversary classes will join the 50th anniversary class and the 50 Year Club in celebrating their reunions in the spring. Center I Buster West, Cleveland, is Pictured in the front row from left are Jan Swanson Swanson, Sharon Mauer Edberg, Roz Johnson Anderson, Jan a senior financial services represen- Eiffert Hoomani, Gail Lindsey Breen, Ruth Johnson Leadholm, Audrey Kylander Kramer, Jan Swanson Sammelson, tative at Principal Financial Group I and Sandy Luedtke Buendorf. Back row are Kermit Swanson, Pete Lindell, Ben Leadholm, Al Henderson, Terry Skone, Linda Janisch Ziegler, Burnsville, is Rolf Nelson, Matt Eckman, and Kay Estesen Mowbray. a part-time basic skills teacher for fourth- and fifth-grade reading and math in the Eagan/Apple Class Agents: Valley/Rosemount ISD. Robert Linner, 74 Jan Ledin Michaletz Class Agents: e-mail: [email protected] Todd Dokken, Melanie Tim Colburn, Duluth, is professor of 72 Ohman Thornberg computer science at University of e-mail: [email protected] Minnesota, Duluth I John William Green, Fridley, is interim Hasselberg, Minneapolis, is chair of superintendent for Minneapolis the management department at Schools and was featured in the College of St. Benedict and St. June 19 issue of the Minneapolis John’s University and completed a StarTribune. I Suzi Franzen term as chair of the joint faculty as- Hansen, Mansfield, MA, is activities sembly I Chris Mathieu, Anderson, director at a senior center and par- SC, is owner of a KOA campground I ticipated in the Pan Mass Challenge Dennis Trooien, White Bear Lake, is Class of 1963 section mates 192-mile bike ride for cancer re- CEO and primary owner of DENNIS Section mates from Wahlstrom Hall 308 gathered on Madeline Island in June search I John Headlee, Rockford, is Properties. as guests of Mary Carlstrom Strand and report they had just as much fun to- an assistant professor in the EDD gether as they had when they first met in 1959. Pictured from the Class of program at St. Mary’s University I Class Agents: 1963 are Mary Carlstrom Strand, Louise Nelson Johnson, Joyce Gulstrand Jamesetta Alexander Newland, Paul Heckt Amdahl, Barb Lundell Benson, Karen Pierson Tommeraasen. White Plains, NY, has been appoint- 75 ed editor-in-chief of The Nurse e-mail: [email protected] Practitioner: The American Journal of Mark Helgeland, Thief River Falls, is Class Agents: I Gail Prinz Hennek, Ramsey, is a Primary Health Care I Marlys senior pastor at Redeemer Lutheran Ginny Kirkegaard Leppart, retired elementary school teacher I Sorenson Segaar, Paynesville, teach- Church I Diane C. Johnson, Cicero, 76 Bruce Olson Tom Holm, Bloomington, is an actu- es third grade in the Paynesville ISD. IL, celebrated 25 years as pastor at e-mail: [email protected] ary for Towers Perrin I DeAnn Gethsemane Lutheran Church I Candice L. Anderson, Shoreview, is Smith Klun, Maple Plain, is band di- Class Agent: David McConnell, Lake Elmo, is director of nursing at Sunrise rector at Orono Middle School I Matt Peterson manager of estimating at UFE, Inc. Assisted Living and received a Leonard Klun, Maple Plain, is gen- 73 and drummer for the country band, master’s degree in health ad- eral manager of the microelec- e-mail: [email protected] TarNation I M. L. McElroy, Enon, ministration from 30th tronics division at HEI I Terry Barry Lane, Ramsey, is director of OH, is the primary care coordinator University of Phoenix I ANNIVERS Brandt Lane, Ramsey, is USA ARY adult learning programs for at the Dayton VA Medical Center I Barb Davis Augustinack, October 7 national director for Moms in Bloomington ISD #271 I Linda Marilyn Paulson, Bloomington, is an Apple Valley, is a corporate 2006 Touch International I Ginny Dangel Sieracki, Palos Park, IL, is a employee occupational health nurse travel consultant at TQ3 Kirkegaard Leppart, Eden medical technologist at the at Park Nicollet Health Service I Navigant Travel I Matthew Prairie, teaches third grade at Cedar Advocate Christ Hospital Medical Kris Peterson Petrie, South St. Paul, Barnes, Plymouth, is a family physi- Ridge Elementary I Thomas Motter, Center I Deborah Jean Templin, is a systems analyst at the cian for North Clinic I Jim Chalin, Seal Beach, CA, is president of the New York, NY, performed recently in Department of Corrections at the Minneapolis, is controller at Cretex NTI Group I Dennis Murphy, Singing for the Cows and Guiding State of Minnesota. Concrete Products North I Melanie Fridley, is director of marketing at GE Light. Williams Frank, Wilmington, NC, is Consumer Finance I Judith Tynjala a clinical oncology researcher at Murphy, Fridley, is senior vice presi- Pharmaceutical Product Development dent of investor relations at US
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Class Agents: 79 position open e-mail: [email protected] Sandra Shaw Kerrigan, Olympia, WA, is a nurse for the State of Washington.
Class Agents: Steve Sayre, 80 Kent Stone e-mail: [email protected] Liz Shaver Berg, Lancaster, CA, is trading and operations manager at Associated Securities Corp., PAC Life Company I Scott Swanson, Waco, TX, is a self-employed financial serv- ices representative.
Golf team hosts Class Agents: During the past two spring breaks, Bill and Sharon Hansen Johnson ’64 ’65 (above right and third from right with the Steve Heim, women’s team after they finished second at the NCAA Div. III National Championship in May at Howie-in-the-Hills, FL) 81Leslie Nielsen hosted and housed the Gustavus men’s and women’s golf teams in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. The Johnsons report, “Getting e-mail: [email protected] to know these outstanding student-athletes and their coaches is one of the most enjoyable things we have ever done!” Bill Jeanne Peterman Anderson, traveled to Minneapolis in July for the annual fundraiser for the men’s and women’s golf programs at Le Sueur Country Nicollet, teaches elementary art for Club and posed (below, fourth from left in front) with members of the teams. the Mankato Area Public Schools I Lori Rutter Anderson, Edina, is owner of Anderson Marketing Solutions, Inc. I Jean Andreasen, St. 25th Paul, is general man- ANNIVERSARY ager for Pasture Land October 6 & 7 Organic Dairy 2006 Cooperative I Mary Holte Bauer, Waupaca, WI, is a student at Luther Seminary I Mary Rolf Bodin, Roseville, is part- time kidney transplant coordinator at University of Minnesota Medical Center I Pamela L. Carlson, Coon Rapids, is an attorney for the State of Minnesota Office of Administrative Hearings I Susan Seiwert Conner, Industries I Glynda Gustafson, Riverside, IL, was listed as a “Super Re-elected to Thrivent board Minneapolis, works in human re- Lawyer” for medical malpractice de- Richard Lundell ’65, Excelsior, Minn., sources at Wells Fargo I Michael fense litigation in Chicago magazine was recently re-elected to a four-year Malmquist, Salt Lake City, UT, is an I Lia Ferrell, Cincinnati, OH, is a term on the Thrivent Financial board of attorney and head of the environ- legal secretary at the Legal Aid directors. Lundell, who has also served mental, energy, and natural re- Society I Brian Fragodt, Andover, is on the Gustavus Adolphus College Board sources group at Parsons, Behle & pastor of Our Saviour’s Lutheran of Trustees (2001–2006), first joined Latimer I Jon Young, Eden Prairie, Church in East Bethel I David the Lutheran Brotherhood (later is owner and leader of the band Hakensen, Minnetonka, is vice pres- Thrivent Financial) board in 1999. He Temporary Heroes, owner of Heroic ident of public relations for Pearson was nominated for the position by two Productions, a company that pro- Education I Kim Luke Hakensen, Thrivent chapters as well as the Thrivent vides audio, lighting, and video for Minnetonka, is merchandise manager Financial board of directors. Lundell any production, and was featured in and buyer for Dana’s I Mark serves as president of R.C. Lundell Inc. the May 2006 issue of Eden Prairie Hilding, Sorrento, FL, teaches math He held a number of positions with magazine. at Eustis High School I Susan Lutheran Brotherhood during a 31-year Holappa, Grand Junction, CO, is an career, including general agent, attor- Class Agent: attorney in private practice I Julie ney, treasurer and compliance director Mike Stanch Mauston Kemp, Omaha, NE, teaches for Lutheran Brotherhood Securities Corp., director of advanced underwriting, re- 78 accounting and marketing in the gional sales director, and vice president of agencies, among others. e-mail: [email protected] Millard ISD I Douglas Knick has John Bergstrand, Eden Prairie, is a joined the Luther College faculty as learning technologies specialist in an assistant professor of education Bancorp I Leanne Baker Ogburn, Class Agents: human resources at Best Buy I Ann I Sandy Lewis, Falls Church, VA, is Nashville, TN, is a partner with Al Behrends, Youngdahl Boline, Eden Prairie, a manager for the U.S. State Dozier Consulting Group I Tom 77 Terri Novak Delebo teaches at Maple Grove Senior High. Department I Brian Marquardt is Schonthaler, Bowie, MD, is a con- e-mail: [email protected] an active duty officer in the U.S. sultant for ePartners, Inc. Chuck Boline, Eden Prairie, is direc- Army stationed in Germany I tor of IS at Liberty Diversity Carolyn Peterson Schulze,
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Bettendorf, IA, is an early learning Class Agents: teacher in the Clinton Public Carole Arwidson, Schools. 84 Ken Ericson e-mail: [email protected] Class Agents: Mike Bishop, Plymouth, is insurance J.C. Anderson, manager for The Mosaic Company I 82 Richard Olson, Karen Clodfelter Blandford, Round Ann McGowan Wasson Rock, TX, is a Creative Memories con- e-mail: [email protected] sultant and part-time library assis- Ellen Almen-Dale, Plymouth, is an tant for the Leandor ISD I Susan international travel counselor at AAA Astrup Lundquist, Rochester, is a Minneapolis I J.C. Anderson, part-time executive recruiter for Edina, is partner/attorney for Gray Target I Steve Parry, Stillwater, is Plant Moody Law Firm I Suzanne vice president of Midwest sales for Boda, Excelsior, is vice president of Applied Medical. in-flight services at Northwest Airlines I Connie Jo Piehl Class Agent: Johnston, Rochester, is a nursing Susan Johnson Chwalek education specialist for the Mayo 85 Clinic I Amy Linner Quarberg, e-mail: [email protected] Stillwater, is a hospital supervisor at Shawn Dahl, Raleigh, NC, is risk Woodwinds Hospital and designs and marketing strategist for SAS sells handmade jewelry at Institute and a member of the North
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Gusties prominent in greater Swanson family Gusties from the Swanson family and friends gathered for a photo at an event last March. Front row from left: David Swanson ’69, Thomas Swanson ’73, Robert Fransen ’72, Susan Swanson Foster ’67, Deborah Backstrom Swanson ’73, Susan Engelsma Wilcox ’73, Brian Swanson ’00, Gail Severson Swanson ’72, Ruth Ulrich Fransen ’73, and Eric Oldre ’99. Back Row: Thomas Swanson ’02, Jamie Henderson ’02, Karin Foster Vavrichek ’97, Laura Smith Lesinski ’00, Angie Hendrickson ’00, Chris Lesinski ’00, Julia Parenteau ’01, Matt Torfin ’00, and Emily Dunsworth ’01.
Department of Emergency Medicine Class Agents: I Chris Zins, St. Michael, is a terri- Gail Chase Ericson, tory sales manager for Intercomp. 88 Dave Pieper e-mail: [email protected] Class Agents: Lisa Egnell Walker, La Palma, CA, is Lee Fahrenz, Steve a stay-at-home mom I Penny 87 Harstad, Paul Koch, Heidi Noeska Johnson, Linden, NC, is a Jo Wilking Pearse stay-at-home mom I Erik e-mail: [email protected] Lundquist, Rochester, is resident di- Steve Bloom, Lakeville, is owner of rector at Merrill Lynch I Sven PRAGMATEK consulting group and Thierhoff, Oberursel, Germany, is started Social Venture Partners of vice president international at Minnesota to help at-risk youth I National Geographic. Terry Haley Bloom, Lakeville, raises llamas, is at home with her two kids, Class Agents: and is on the board of Gustavus Scott Anderson, Library Associates I Elizabeth 89 Mike Dueber, Beach Bryant, St. Louis Park, is an Francine Pawelk Mocchi attorney at Clugg, Linder, & e-mail: [email protected] Dittberner, Ltd. I Butch Leyda, Julie Beddow-Schubert, La Hudson, WI, is a family practice Crescent, received a doctorate in ed- Honored for achievements in education and program physician at Hudson Physician’s ucation from Hamline University and management Clinic I Nancy Richards Loffhagen, is director of curriculum and instruc- Barbara Day ’75, Endicott City, MD (center), has been inducted into the Edina, is a part-time office manager, tion at La Crescent Public Schools I Lincoln High School Hall of Fame in Sioux Falls, SD, in recognition of more health insurance specialist, and mar- Mike Dueber, St. Paul, is founder of than 25 years of work with social services and refugees benefiting Lincoln keting sales specialist for her hus- Dueber Consulting I Laura Olofson High School and the citizens of Sioux Falls. She spent 10 years teaching adults band, who is a State Farm agent I Filby, Waterford, MI, is a trauma and children both overseas and stateside in public and private institutions and Roz Johnson Peterson, Lakeville, is nurse in the pediatric emergency 18 years directing a variety of administrative operational programs, services, executive vice president of D & T room at Fulmont Hospital I Gus and management initiatives at local and national levels. Day had earlier been Property, Inc. I Mary Hopkins Leonard, Marina, CA, received the recognized with the Sioux Falls Education Association Civil and Human Rights Weber, Reston, VA, is senior project Henderson Award from the Award, and in 1999 Lutheran Social Services had honored her with their manager in the speech solutions di- International Association for Lifetime Service Award. vision at Convergys Corp. I Mike Language Learning Technologies I Day, who currently manages the domestic refugee reception and placement Woizeschke, Eden Prairie, is an ele- Kris Nelson-Noble, Deer Grove, IL, program as Domestic Resettlement Section chief, Office of Admissions, Bureau mentary teacher in the Eden Prairie is a trainer for the Wisconsin for Population, Refugees, and Migration at the Department of State in ISD I Todd Zabel, White Bear Lake, Regional Teen Institute for the Washington, DC, is pictured here with her two daughters—also Gusties— is owner of Technology Advisory University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Ingrid Greenlee ’09 (left) and new graduate Erin Greenlee ’06. Group, LLC. Continuing Education Department and is on the board of the local
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YMCA I Kay Nolan Nowell, St. operating officer at Providence Michael, teaches biology, anatomy, Capital I Lorinda Olsbo Hedstrom, and environmental science at St. Detroit Lakes, is a pharmaceutical Michael/Albertville High School I salesperson for Eli Lilly in their os- Ann Olson Scott, Edina, is business teoporosis division in the Brainerd development director at Medtronic Lakes, Alexandria, and Bemidji terri- Cardiac Surgery I Brad Sorenson, tories I Cheryl Knutson Helget, Santa Rosa, CA, is vice president of Prior Lake, is a marketing research operations for Boston Scientific I analyst for Young America Kristen Osterberg Tangen, Lincoln, Corporation I Chris Norrish Lacy, NE, teaches French at Lincoln Chaska, teaches and coaches in the Southeast High School I Tracy Chaska School District and was Schurtz Thompson, Lakeville, is named Section 2AA Gymnastics benefits director for Apogee Coach of the Year I Sarah Forde Enterprises. Monnens, Ham Lake, is production artist for Peterson, Milla, Hooks I Class Agents: Joel Tomlinson, St. Paul, is a cost Tod Deming, analyst at Gillette Children’s 90 Bruce Ensrud Specialty Health Care I Doug Hibbing connection e-mail: [email protected] Wheeler, Inver Grove Heights, is an Allen Lipke ’70 (third from left) has taught at Hibbing High School for 34 Jenn Anderson Logas, Carrollton, IT consultant at N-Tier Consulting. years now and modestly admits that he is “responsible for encouraging many TX, is training manager at Munsch, of my students to attend Gustavus.” He and his wife, Jennifer, are pictured Hardt, Kopf & Harr I Robert Class Agent: here at the high school graduation of incoming student Jacquelynn Williams Berdahl, Minneapolis, is performing Annie Marshall ’10, along with some among the current crop whom he’s influenced: from left, in The Musical of Musicals—The 92 Williams, Jennifer Villas Lipke ’71, Lipke, Erica Larson ’09, Dan Johnsrud Musical at the Chanhassen Dinner e-mail: [email protected] ’09, Matthew Jester ’09, and Eric McClellan ’09. Theatre I Shelley Clifton- Michael Clare, Tampa, FL, is an or- Soderstrom, Chicago, IL, is assistant thopedic surgeon at the Florida professor of theology and ethics at Orthopedic Institute I David Named dean of the faculty at North Park Theological Seminary I Jahnke, Corpus Christi, TX, is pastor Simpson College Brian P. Hanson, Chaska, is a mort- at First Presbyterian Church I Dan Steve Griffith ’75 has been named vice gage broker for Cherry Creek James, Oakdale, is director of pro- president and dean for academic affairs at Mortgage I Don Nygard, Wetumpka, gram development/wheelchair for Simpson College, a liberal arts college of AL, is captain/OIC of field training the U.S. Tennis Association I Peter about 1,500 full-time students located in for the U.S.Air Force/HQ AFROTC I Kitundu, Des Moines, IA, is an attor- Indianola, IA., and affiliated with the Bob Pilon, Minneapolis, is executive ney in the Office of General Counsel United Methodist Church. Griffith, who vice president of marketing, sales, for Nationwide I Jason Knudtson, taught in the Department of Theatre and and business development for GT Belmont, MA, is a fellow in surgical Dance at Gustavus from 1979–2006, began Urological, LLC. I Sue Courrier critical care at Beth Israel Deaconess his duties at Simpson on July 1. He is cur- Reed, Flower Mound, TX, is vice Medical Center/ Harvard Medical rently completing his doctorate in higher president of Benfield Group. School I Bret Newcomb, Madison, education policy and administration from WI, is president of Newcomb the University of Minnesota. Class Agents: Construction Company I Christopher Kimberly Osland, Wischmann, Temecula, CA, works for 91 Christopher Tillquist Ainsworth Engineered. Hoffman receives community e-mail: [email protected] service award Linda Miller Albrecht, Mapleton, is Class Agent: Paul Hoffman ’76, Appleton, WI, re- a manager at Wolf Etter & Co I Jodi Craig Anderson, ceived the Walter L. Rugland Gandrud Ballandby, Willmar, is a 93 Kristen Lamont Community Service Award at a banquet special education e-mail: [email protected] last April for “his wholehearted com- teacher in the Rob Congdon, Sartell, is a prostho- mitment to community improvement.” 15th Willmar School dontist at Centrasota Center I Thrivent Financial for Lutherans under- ANNIVERSARY District I Kari Tammi Wenstrom Congdon, Sartell, writes the award and the event was October 7 Lindell is an internal medicine physician at sponsored by the Community 2006 Bennett, CentraCare Clinic I Michelle Foundation for the Fox Valley Region Woodbury, is a Berggren Kilroy, Duluth, teaches Inc. and the Post-Crescent. As chair- stay-at-home mom I fourth grade in the Cloquet Schools man of Hoffman LLC, an architectural John Burkhartzmeyer, Maple Grove, I Rachel Sinke Malsom, Savage, is design and construction firm, Hoffman is vice president of equity derivative a counselor at Prior Lake High seeks out projects allowing his employ- trading at Pali Capital I Elizabeth School I Rolf Olson, Arlington, VA, ees to make a difference and encour- Johnson Fridinger, Woodbury, is a is a foreign service officer for U.S. ages his employees’ community service stay-at-home mom I John Gaunt, Department of State I Trent Taylor, efforts. Demonstrating a breadth of philanthropy, Hoffman has led several suc- Minneapolis, is an assistant profes- Grand Rapids, MI, received a law de- cessful United Way, White Heron Chorale, Attic Theatre, and Boy Scouts of sor of fine art at Minneapolis College gree from University of Michigan and America fundraising campaigns and has mentored business and nonprofit of Art and Design I Lynn Stephens is an attorney at Miller Canfield. leaders. Giovannelli, St. Louis Park, is a prin- Hoffman and his firm were lauded for his “green” buildings, which are envi- cipal residential real estate develop- ronment-friendly. His firm’s headquarters is designed to maximize natural day- er at Miles Development I Tim light and use of recyclable materials and to minimize the consumption of non- Gust, Luverne, is owner of NationSet renewable energy. I Jason Hedeen, Plymouth, is chief
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Class Agents: Acist Medical I Joel Johnson, Sioux Renae Munsterman, Falls, SD, assistant professor of gov- 94 Anita Stockwell Ripken, ernment at Augustana-Sioux Falls, Gretchen Anderson Zinsli has had his book manuscript, titled e-mail: [email protected] The Mediocre Soul: Liberty and Lisa Clark, Minneapolis, is an aca- Individual Development in Modern demic adviser at Capella University Democracy, accepted for publication I Carrie Close, Silt, CO, teaches in by the University of Missouri Press, the Garfield School District I Tracy which has it scheduled for publica- Otterness Helgerson, New Prague, tion in Spring 2007 I Laura teaches sixth grade in the New Norman Koga, Lake Balboa, CA, Prague Area Schools and is pursuing teaches at Campbell Hall and is pres- a master’s degree in education from ident of the National Council of St. Mary’s University I Jason Japanese Language Teachers I Niemi, Visalia, CA, is pastor at Christ Aaron Lee, Madison, WI, is a cus- Lutheran Church I Justin Pals, tomer service representative at Saris Littleton, CO, is president of Cycling Group I Thuan Ly, PowerKure USA, Inc. I Shannon Minneapolis, is an orthopedic sur- Springston Rosati, Plymouth, is a geon at the Carolinas Medical Center master black belt at GE Commercial I Jessica Hendrickson Oslowski, Finance I Xavi Torres, Liberia, Monticello, is health integration ad- Guanacaste, Costa Rica, is confer- viser for HealthPartners, Inc. I ence services manager at the Four Adam Palazzari, Lafayette, CO, is a Season Resort Costa Rica at physician at Broomfield Pediatrics I Peninsula Papagayo. Jeffrey W. Ross, Wauwatosa, WI, is a physician for Medical College of Class Agents: Wisconsin I Ed Sbertoli, Clinton, Sara Tollefson Currell, IA, is a special agent for the State of 95 Amy Seidel Iowa Department of Safety I e-mail: [email protected] Miriam Vos, Los Angeles, CA, is co- Nathan Carroll, Bloomington, IN, ordinating a new middle school pro- received a Ph.D. in communication gram at First Lutheran School. Puppets on parade and culture/American Studies from Merlajean Nielsen Gartland ’77, Lakeville, was featured in Dick Youngblood’s Indiana University and is assistant Class Agents: Small Business column in the April 26 Minneapolis StarTribune. Gartland is professor in communication and the- Melissa LeVesque-Piela, the proprietor of Merlajean’s Parading Puppets, a collection of 300 puppet atre arts at College of St. Scholastica 97 Josh Peterson, Jon characters covering 90 stories she presents at schools, churches, daycare cen- I Eric Persson, Taby, Sweden, is Swanson, Stef Tucker ters, and libraries. Parading Puppets emerged in 1987 as a new way for vice president of business develop- e-mail: [email protected] Gartland, who for many years had taught preschool and kindergarten, to en- ment for Axel Johnson AB I Nicole Kathryn Anderson, Portland, OR, is gage her students. After many requests for her shows from Twin Cities area Crosby Smit, Mapleton, is self-em- a youth services consultant at schools, Gartland began her business. Gartland’s husband, Steve ’76, is a ployed in business development I Oregon State Library I Brian Lutheran pastor in Lakeville. For more information, visit CL Swatland, Pune, India, is pro- Beckstrom received his M.Div. de-
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Nightingale Paula Glynn Lammers ’87 is making a name for herself as one of the more versatile vocalists in the Twin Cities area. Paula, who teaches voice in high schools, colleges, and her own studio, sings in several genres, from opera to jazz. She released her first CD, Blanket of Blue, last year to high praise from jazz critics, and her trio opened the Grand Marais Jazz Festival this past May. In addition, she appears regularly on Stillwater’s Minnesota Zephyr as part of a vocal quartet that entertains diners aboard the vintage train with nostalgic tunes from the ’40s and with the River City Jazz Orchestra, a 17-piece big band that plays at local venues and for private events. If that weren’t enough exercise for her vocal cords, she also has been a member of the Minnesota Opera chorus for the past four years. You can hear sound samples and check out her CD on her website,
Salmon king NE, is national sales director for Melissa Johnson, St. Paul, graduat- For much of the year, Roger Rogotzke ’80 is a mild-mannered business tech- Landscapes Unlimited, the world’s ed with a master’s degree in youth nology teacher at Gibbon-Fairfax-Winthrop Middle School in Fairfax, MN. largest builder of golf courses. He is and family ministry from Luther However, for several weeks in the summer he’s Captain Roger, master of one of currently completing certification to Seminary I Michie Kawashima, two family-owned, 32-foot fishing boats dragging 300-foot nets for wild become a fully licensed golf profes- Nara, Japan, completed a Ph.D. in Pacific salmon in Alaska’s Bristol Bay. sional with the PGA of America I sociology at University of California, Fishing side by side with his brother, father, son, niece, and friends on the Tom Vandegrift, Portland, OR, is a Los Angeles with a dissertation ti- two Rogotzke Fish Co. boats, Roger has had a hand in bringing more than senior engineer for Qualcomm, Inc. tled, “Crossing the Line: Medical and 10,000 pounds of Alaskan king salmon (and a good quantity of sockeye I Reba Williams, Iowa City, IA, is Life World Considerations in salmon as well) to market each summer for more than 15 years. And his com- an assistant nurse manager for Japanese OB/GYN Consultations” I pany has now begun supplying the Gustavus Dining Service with all-natural, University of Iowa Hospitals and Dan Kelly, Alexandria, VA, received toxin-free salmon. Dining Service Director Steve Kjellgren ’86 ordered a first Clinics. an MBA from George Mason shipment in 2005 and will contract for several hundred pounds for the coming University and is director of commu- year. Class Agents: nity and new program development Fishing in Bristol Bay is not for the faint-hearted. Storms can create 30-foot CloEve Anderson for National Industries for the Blind waves, making it nearly impossible to navigate. “It’s tough doing much when 98 Demmer, Gigi Wait I Sarah Krohn, Coon Rapids, re- all you can see is water on all sides,” Rogotzke says of such conditions. “The Dobosenski, Erin Tripp ceived a master’s degree in social waves are like cliffs. It’s all I can do to try to keep the boat from flipping e-mail: [email protected] work from University of St. over.” In one particular storm in 1991, a powerful tide pushed them away Adrian Anderson, Libertyville, IL, is Thomas/College of St. Catherine and from shore for six hours and then back toward shore for another six hours, senior research analytical chemist for is a social worker for Andrew while waves crashed around them. But the thrill of fishing in Bristol Bay when Abbott Laboratories I Jocelyn Residence I Alison LeCocq Carda, the salmon are running has kept them coming back. Bauer, Alexandria, VA, is a research Mora, is a stay-at-home mom. The fishing Rogotzkes are often awake for 15 to 20 consecutive hours when analyst at SAIC I Amy Black, the salmon are running. “Catch a couple hours of sleep and you’re up working Rancho Cucamonga, CA, is senior HR Class Agents: again. It’s a rush.” They’re proud of the quality of salmon that they bring to manager for Target I Nicole Hayes Philip Eidsvold, market—fish notably free of pollutants and toxins coming from one of the Crawford, Tempe, AZ, received a 99 Jesse Torgerson last pristine ecological habitats on earth. And Kjellgren, who has made an in- master of fine arts degree in theatre e-mail: [email protected] tentional effort to purchase natural products for the Gustavus Dining Service for youth and education from Erin Frick Finnes, Kasson, received using the most direct route from the producer, boasts, “It doesn’t get much Arizona State University I Eric a master of nurse anesthesia degree shorter than boat to kitchen!” Forstrom, Playa Vista, CA, is an as- from Mayo School of Health Sciences sociate in civil litigation at Pierce & I Wade Gustafson, Apple Valley, is Weiss LLP I Kirstin Slette lead of competitive intelligence for Koch named Smith Barney V.P. Haaheim, Chicago, IL, is a graduate Target Corp. I Jayme Bartelt Paul Koch ’87, Plymouth, has been student in bassoon performance at Jackson, North Mankato, is program promoted to senior vice president – Northwestern University I Jenny coordinator for the Blue Earth wealth management at Smith Smith Hoernemann, New Prague, County Sexual Violence Resource Barney. In this position, he will pro- teaches fourth grade in the Prior Center I Debbie Lang, Minneapolis, vide investment services to high net- Lake-Savage School District I Karen is an attorney practicing criminal law worth investors, foundations, small Lantz Holt, Saranac Lake, NY, is a at Caplan Law Firm I Nathan business owners, and corporations, student in bakery and pastry arts at Meyer, Minneapolis, is an adminis- focusing on wealth management, Paul Smith’s College I Ryan Holt, trative assistant at Urbanworks retirement planning, estate plan- Saranac Lake, NY, is an anesthesiolo- Architecture and is director of part- ning, and portfolio management. gist at the Adirondack Medical nerships and school outreach at The Koch has been employed by Smith Center I Lisa Hinds Jemtrud, Bakken Library and Museum I Barney for five years, most recently Savage, is a trade practices manager Jaimie Tabako Oakden, as financial adviser. at the Better Business Bureau I Bloomington, IN, is development co-
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Boman co-founds GeezerJock ordinator at the Indiana University Class Agents: magazine Center for Student Leadership I Cassie Carver Larson, Steve Boman ’87, Edina, has co- Mandy Prorok, Saitama, Japan, is 01 Hal DeLaRosby founded GeezerJock, a magazine and teaching English in Japan through e-mail: [email protected] website for active men and women 40 the JET program I Corey Robideau, Molly Grisham Altorfer, St. Louis and older. GeezerJock is a serious Victoria, is commercial lending offi- Park, is director of communications sports and fitness magazine for adult cer/AVP for First Minnesota Bank I for the Jewish Community Relations everyday athletes, covering all the Caitlin Christensen Sanderson, Council I Brandon Bussler, sports people play and also offering Golden Valley, is an interactive Chanhassen, graduated from relevant tips on training, nutrition, media planner for MRM Worldwide I University of Minnesota of Dentistry and health. Started less than two years Candace Fuller Schissel, St. Paul, is and is assistant dentist at Norwood ago with the help of some Chicago in- an infectious disease epidemiologist Dental in Norwood I Alex Ka Ho vestors in the publishing business, for the State of Minnesota I Laura Chan, White Bear Lake, is an adver- GeezerJock’s circulation has grown to Sonnee, Woodbury, is a sales spe- tising compliance analyst for 75,000 and advertisers include several cialist for Securian Financial Services Securian I Matthew Copple, major national companies. I Tammy Williams VanDeGrift, Jefferson City, MO, is a graduate stu- Eight years ago as a newspaper reporter in Chicago, Boman shared a desk, Portland, OR, received a PhD. in dent at Kirksville College of beer, and conversation with Notre Dame graduate Sean Callahan, whom computer science and engineering at Osteopathic Medicine I Boman describes as the “more literate sports-page guy.” In addition to being University of Washington and is an Amy Dolin, 5th one of the best sandlot football combos in the area, the two also shared a assistant professor at University of Minneapolis, is mar- ANNIVERS ARY book idea for active, older people, and that idea evolved into a publication. Portland. ket development in- October 6 & 7 Boman ran track and cross country at Gustavus and currently stays active by tern for Medtronic I 2006 playing tennis and jogging. Check out
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patent examiner at the U.S. Patent Minneapolis, is assistant director of Saldanha honored with Office I Katie Nordstrom Thune, development at the Humphrey two academic awards St. Paul, teaches special education Institute of Public Affairs I Leah Colin Saldanha ’88, Lansdale, in the St. Paul ISD I Darren Zanon, Nelson, Savage, received a master’s PA, is recipient of two aca- Ithaca, NY, is studying for a Ph.D. in degree in teaching and learning from demic awards, for research and aerospace engineering at Cornell St. Mary’s University I Allison Opay teaching, from Lehigh University I Jacob Zdon, St. Paul, graduated from Tulane University University, where he is assis- is a graduate student in public Medical School in New Orleans and is tant professor of biology. In health at the University of doing her residency in family medi- 2005 he received the Eleanor Minnesota and is an intern for the cine at the University of Minnesota/ and Joseph F. Libsch Early Minnesota Department of Health. St. John’s Hospital I Megan Ploog, Career Research Award. Hopkins, is a graduate student in Saldanha’s research focuses on Class Agents: nursing and health care systems ad- how the adult brain rewires itself under natural and pathological condi- Katherine Medbery ministration at University of tions. In 2006 he received the Donald B. and Dorothy L. Stabler Award 02 Oleson, Karen Warkentien Minnesota I Phil Royer is an ESL for Excellence in Teaching. Saldanha teaches courses in integrative and e-mail: [email protected] instructor for Bell School of English comparative biology, comparative physiology, developmental neurobiolo- Mike Adkins, Burnsville, teaches at in Japan I Erica Schmidt, gy, and specialty courses. He also trains undergraduates, graduate stu- Trinity School at River Ridge and is a Minneapolis, is a registered nurse at dents, and postdoctoral trainees in the scientific method through super- graduate student in Catholic studies Abbott Northwestern Hospital I vised individual projects in the laboratory. He has authored more than at University of St. Thomas I Leah Toby Stalter, Alexandria, VA, is a 25 peer-reviewed publications, and more than 30 conference abstracts, Knutson Anderson, Dilworth, is an congressional analyst for the and is a regularly invited speaker at other colleges and universities. He RN in the neonatal intensive care Embassy of Japan in Washington, DC earned a master of arts degree, a master of philosophy degree, and a unit at MeritCare I Jenni Bean- I Katie Thompson, St. Paul, re- Ph.D. in biopsychology at Columbia University. Lopez, Orlando, FL, is a certified ceived a master’s degree in educa- early childhood teacher and works at tion from University of St. Mary’s I Clemson Montessori Schools I Dave Thomas Valentini, Duluth, received Benson, Omaha, NE, is a financial a master of theological studies de- and investment consultant for Wells gree from the Candler School of Fargo Bank I Jen Brandenburg, Theology, Emory University I Sarah Duluth, is a Ph.D. pharmacy student Watson, Brookline, MA, is a pharma- at University of Minnesota I Bob cy student at Massachusetts College Burns, Port Washington, NY, is direc- of Pharmacy I Ryan Wickum, tor of education for Coldwell Banker Burnsville, is a lead team under- Residential Brokerage I Angela writer at Wells Fargo Mortgage I Muck Davis, Omaha, NE, is studying Jaime Quam Winchell, Cannon physical therapy at University of Falls, teaches fourth grade at Cannon Nebraska Medical Center I Scott Falls Area Elementary School I Davis, Omaha, NE, is a technical Angela Ziebarth graduated from writer for CSG Systems I Julia Stein University of South Dakota Medical Dittberner, Oklahoma City, OK, is a School and is a resident in obstetrics student at Oklahoma City University and gynecology at University of School of Law I Kjirsten Holmquist Wisconsin-Madison. Everling, Minneapolis, is a program manager for Ryan Partnership I Class Agents: Brady Finnern graduated from Jenny Lingle Beer, Mikkel Catching up with ’89 Concordia Seminary and is pastor at 03 Gusenius, Jade Bakke Six Gusties from the Class of 1989 gathered for lunch at Sidney’s restaurant St. John Lutheran Church in North Rowland,Leslie Wilcox recently to catch up. Front from left: Katie Klock Hines, Sara Hansen, Kathy Prairie, WI I Ali Fugleberg,Eden e-mail: [email protected] Rausch; back: Melissa Johnson Kalal, Kristen Frost-Tibben, and Heather Prairie, is patient placement coordi- Lori Anderson, Buffalo Lake, is a bi- Miller-Cink. nator at Children’s Hospital I ology instructor at Ridgewater Sharene Gossen, Boise, ID, is a College I Sarah Bakken, Edina, physician assistant in rudocrinology works in internal communications at Anderson named president of with Dr. Richard Christensen I Target Corp. I Carla Bishop, Patterson Dental Jenny Grabow, Plymouth, is a dental Minneapolis, is a pharmaceutical Scott Anderson ’89, Eagan, was student at University of Minnesota sales associate for Sanofi-Aventis I named president of Patterson Dental I Michael Hom, Minneapolis, is a Jesse Brekke, St. Louis Park, is an Supply, Inc., in June. Anderson previ- dentist at BrookPark Dental I account executive at First Choice ously served as Patterson’s vice presi- Kristin Marie Johnson, St. Paul, is Global Marketing I Doug Burman, dent of sales and prior to that as vice operations manager at Northwest St. Francis, is owner of Day Star president of marketing. Athletic Club I Erika Carls Gazebos, Inc. I Eric Butorac, In 14 years with Patterson Dental Johnston, Lauderdale, received a Rochester, along with tennis partner Supply, Anderson has held a number of master’s degree in life science teach- Chris Drake, captured another ATP executive positions including brand ing from Minnesota State University, Challenger pro doubles title in manager, national equipment manag- Mankato and teaches science at Bogata, Columbia, moving Eric’s er, San Francisco branch manager, and Vessey Leadership Academy I world doubles ranking to 114, ahead Minnesota branch manager. He has Kristin Johnson Knutson, Hopkins, of both Roger Federer and James also been elected to the board of direc- is operations manager at Northwest Blake. I Joshua Carter, Apple tors of the Dental Trade Alliance, the Athletic Club in Bloomington I Valley, is a publicity specialist at trade association of dental manufac- Leigh Kunelius, Caledonia, is em- Target Corp. I Nicole Cullip, turers, distributors, and laboratories. ployed at Trane I James Matheson, Plymouth, is sales project manager
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for Ecreativeworks I Anndi Daleske Boulder, CO, graduated from Boulder completed an MFA at Tulane College of Massage Therapy and is a University and is working for the certified massage therapist; she Gary Rosenthal Collection in teaches at Trail Ridge Middle School Kensington, MD, as well as designing in Longmont I Lauren Swanstrom, sets for the St. Mark’s Players on St. Paul, is development and commu- Capitol Hill I Jessica Lundquist nity relations associate at Women’s Doty, East Grand Forks, is an RN in Advocates, shelter for women and the surgical ICU at Altru Hospital I children I Alanna Talty, Richfield, Elisabeth Eisenmenger, Chaska, is a received a master of architecture de- senior business analyst at Marshall gree from Columbia University and is Field’s I Jack Evans, St. Paul, is a working on establishing a small- student at William Mitchell College scale waste-to-energy facility to of Law I Alison Gilmore, Woodbury, benefit the community on 125th is an elementary teacher in Inver Street in Harlem; she works in the Grove Heights I Lindsey Price office of Paul Segal Associates Hanson, Maple Grove, is AmeriCorps Architects in New York I Matthew program director at Rise Inc. I Thomsen, Las Vegas, NV, is a law Katie Hendrickson, Mankato, is a fi- student at Penn State Dickinson nancial aid assistant at South Central School of Law I Andrew Walter, College I Jeremiah Jazdzewski, St. Fall River, MA, received a juris doctor Louis Park, is a graduate student in degree from the Roger Williams Fox 9 News Top Teacher environmental engineering at University Ralph R. Papitto School of Kay Nolan Nowell ’89, St. Michael, science teacher at St. Michael-Albertville University of Minnesota I Beth Law in May I Anna Weisbecker, High School, is recipient of a 2006 Fox 9 News Top Teacher award. She is one Jorgenson, Wauwatosa, WI, is an in- Mendota Heights, is a student at of nine recipients statewide of the Twin Cities television station’s teaching tensive care nurse at Children’s University of Minnesota Medical award. Each winner of the 2006 Fox 9 Top Teacher awards also receives a Hospital of Wisconsin I Anna School I Lindsay Zumbrunnen, party for up to 100 people from Subway Restaurants to use at their discretion. Felkey Lovas, Hopkins, is employed Minneapolis, is a senior account rep- Kay, pictured (left) with FOX 9’s Tom Butler and Megan Fleegel, the student by Pharmaceutical Product resentative for Benfield, Inc., and re- who nominated her, is responsible for bringing the “College in the Classroom” Development-Medical Device I Nick cently participated in a two-month program through St. Cloud State University to St. Michael-Albertville and Lovas, Hopkins, is a youth director rotation in the London office. teaches college-level human biology. She’s the teacher representative of at Westwood Lutheran Church in St. Academic Standards and Professional Development for the Minnesota Louis Park I Kallie Lundmark, St. Class Agents: Department of Education. Louis Park, is a design associate at Amanda Frie, Crystal Room and Board I Emily Johnson 04 Gildea, Signe Jordet, Mamun, Prior Lake, is a communica- Marnie Nelson, Josh Kelliher heads Minnesota House tions specialist at United Health Care Williams Democrats and a graduate student in library sci- e-mail: [email protected] Margaret Anderson Kelliher ’90, ence at College of St. Catherine I Kurt Bauerly, Otsego, is general Minneapolis, became the new leader of Rob Mark, Maple Plain, received a manager of e-rides I Stefanie Minnesota House Democrats last June, re- master’s degree in electrical engi- Briggs, Dickinson, ND, is a reporter placing Matt Entenza. Kelliher was elected neering and is a Ph.D. student at for The Dickinson Press-Forum representative of District 60A in 1998 and University of Minnesota I Sarah Communications Company I Abigail is serving her fourth term. A political sci- Grimsby McQuade, Inver Grove Carlson, Baltimore, MD, is in medical ence major at Gustavus, Kelliher has a mas- Heights, was highlighted in an arti- school at Johns Hopkins School of ter’s degree in public administration from cle in the StarTribune as part of a Medicine I Ami Cervin, Golden Harvard University’s Kennedy School of “How I Got My Job” feature I Valley, is events and promotions co- Government. In 2004 she was honored as a Bethany Mueller, Chelan, WA, is ordinator for the Greater Twins Cities Toll Fellow, a prestigious fellowship that is staff coordinator in the ecumenical United Way I Abbie Peterson awarded by the Council of State renewal center at Holden Village I DeYonge, Marshall, is a lean special- Governments to just 40 leaders nationwide. Josh Omang, Chaska, is a teacher ist for Park Nicollet Health Services and coach in the Chaska ISD and re- I Jon Farnsworth, St. Paul, is a law ceived a master’s degree in educa- student at University of St. Thomas Researching domesticity tion at St. Mary’s UniversityI Daniel School of Law and is working in the The University of North Carolina Press has pub- Plagens, Minnetonka, is a regional general counsel’s office at Ameriprise lished a new book by Jane Simonsen ’93,as- director at Ameriprise Financial I this summer I Justin Finseth, sistant professor of interdisciplinary studies at Jay Reding, Sioux Falls, SD, is a law Fountain, is a laboratory technician the Honors College of the University of Central student at University of St. Thomas at Mayo Clinic I Ann Fossum, Arkansas at Conway. Making Home Work: I Kristen Rosborough, Plymouth, is a GIS technician at Domesticity and Native American Bloomington, is a graduate student Eastview Cartographic I Adam Assimilation in the American West, in education at University of St. Hennen, White Bear Lake, is an au- 1860–1919 discusses the value of domestic Thomas, girls varsity tennis coach at ditor at Olsen, Thielen & Co I Katie labor among both white and indigenous Benilde-St. Margaret’s, and a tennis Hoeschen, is visitor center coordi- women, arguing that as both cultural work- professional at the Northwest nator for Dakota County I Katie ers and domestic laborers insisted upon Athletic Clubs I Krista Schaefer, Hoffman, Omaha, NE, is a medical the value of their work to “civilization,” Burnsville, received a master’s de- student at Creighton University they exposed the inequalities integral to gree from University of Minnesota I Medical School I Sean Hogan, Inver both the nation and the household. Kristina Harter Schwartz, Mounds Grove Heights, is a program coordi- View, works in the Roseville Area nator at Target Corp. I Kate Schools I Marnie Stenson Steele, Hueller, Bloomington, is a human
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resources assistant at Winstart 135th which is deployed in Iraq I Mortgage Partners I Thomas Karin Leonard Torrey, Roseville, is Hutton, West Concord, is working on employed by Plato Learning I David a master’s degree in occupational Viljaste, Edina, is an account execu- therapy at College of St. Catherine I tive at Loffler Companies I Sarah Krystal Kegler Ide, Ramsey, is an RN Volz, Rochester, is a graduate stu- at Mercy Hospital and Bethel dent at West Virginia School of University I Kirsten Kaufmann, Osteopathic Medicine I Jayme Roseville, is a graduate student in Wilking, St. Peter, is a family-based the pediatric nurse practitioner pro- service provider for Nicollet County gram at University of Minnesota and Social Services I Theresa Wind, St. a nurse at Children’s Hospitals and Paul, is a graduate student in interi- Clinics I Emily Kofoed, Watertown, or design at Art Institute teaches English at Watertown-Mayer International I Melissa Wulf, High School I Garrett Kolpin, Omaha, NE, is staffing manager at Madison, WI, is a computer science Snelling Personal Services I Chris graduate student at University of Zachar, Madison, WI, is a law stu- Wisconsin-Madison I Amy Koskela, dent at University of Wisconsin. Eden Prairie, is account manager for Unison, Inc. I Tony Kouba, Class Agents: Mothers’ brunch Minneapolis, received a master’s de- Kevin Hansen, Katrina Members of the Class of 1994 meet for an annual brunch in April. Gathering gree in health services, research, 05 Kleinwachter, Anne this year at Belinda Pinney Hollman’s home in Maple Grove, they celebrated policy, and administration from Michaletz, Becky Neitzke, the birth of five new babies over the past year. Pictured in the front row, from University of Minnesota School of Jessica Nelson, Anne left, are Staci Johnson Bauer, Stephanie Anderson Shaffer, Belinda Pinney Public Health I Kristin Kyllo, Shipley, Liz Zappetillo Hollman, Angie Peterson Pitzl; in the back row are Lynette Moechnig Albert Lea, is a graduate student in e-mail: [email protected] Matzke, Nicole Libor Gnotke, and Tara Grunig Perre. teaching at Hamline University I Melissa Aasen, Brooklyn Park, is Alyssa LaVoie, Nevis, works in the employed at Restart, Inc. I Emily Park Rapids ISD I Michael Lang, Ayers-Johnson, Champaign, IL, is Bloomington, is national fleet sales an RN at Christie Clinic I Katie director for e-ride Industries I Balcom, Minneapolis, works at 3M I Betsy Lueck, St. Louis Park, is a Megan Beltz, Fairfax, teaches fifth manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car I and sixth grade at Cedar Mountain Seth Midura, Crystal, is owner of Elementary I Josh Carlson, Grassroot Landscaping I Laura Greenfield, teaches percussion les- Moses, Minneapolis, is assistant as- sons at MacPhail Center for Music sessment editor at Pearson and Wayzata High School and is per- Assessments I Amy Ness, cussion coach for Minnesota Youth Rosemount, is asset manager for Symphonies; he also plays profes- Arrow Electronics I Sarah Nihart, sionally with the Duluth Superior Mapleton, is editor at the Maple Orchestra, Organ Donors, and various River Messenger I Joe Palmer, theaters and churches I Jen Mankato, is an analytical chemist for Cleveland, Chanhassen, is a licens- Alternative Technologies, Inc. I ing representative for ACA Barry Park, St. Paul, is a flight in- International I Beth DeLaRosby, structor at Airlike Flight Training I Norton, MA, is a graduate student at Signe Peterson, Edina, is a designer Springfield College I Hilary Roberts and production specialist for Genck, Kent, CT, is a psychiatric Augsburg College I Christian Quie, technician at Bridges Extended Day Omaha, NE, is a commodity trader at Treatment Program I Katherine Cargill I Natalie Rosengren, Groves, St. Paul, is a grant raiser at Minneapolis, is office manager for Admission Possible I Rachel Ultra Creative I Becky Popa Ryan, Hanson, Excelsior, is an inventory Forest Lake, graduated with a mas- analyst at C. H. Robinson I Bethany ter’s degree in education from Hirst, Omaha, NE, is a dental stu- Edlund earns service award and visit with President Winona State University and is K–5 dent at Creighton University I Anna Hansen Edlund ’92, Carver, received the President’s Call to Service science and K–8 technology teacher Courtney Hollenhorst, Shoreview, Award and a visit with President George W. Bush on the tarmac next to Air at St. John the Baptist School in works in technical support at Secure Force One during Bush’s February 2 visit to Minnesota. Following her visit with Excelsior I Matt Smith, Computing I Laura Johnson, President Bush, Edlund rode in the official motorcade to the 3M plant in Minneapolis, is employed at Cintas Mankato, teaches music at Riverbend Maplewood, where Bush spoke about technological innovation. Chemicals I Katie Swenson, Academy I Richard Kanavati, River Edlund received her award for her volunteer work with the non-profit chil- Champlin, is a graduate student in Falls, WI, is a business analyst at dren’s group “Funky Minds,” which she founded. Funky Minds, located in the social work at Augsburg College I First Mark Services I Stefanie historic Funk Bank building in Carver, is a safe place for Carver children to cre- Lisa Swenson, Plymouth, is a mental Kangas, Portland, OR, is a dental ate, learn, and have fun; a place where teachers, principals, parents, and health practitioner and behavior student at Oregon Health & Science teens offer a legacy of reading, projects about giving, and reaching out to- therapist for the Minnesota Autism University I Gwen Koenig, East wards others. Building relationships between community-based organizations, Center I Pat Tatro graduated from Lansing, MI, is a graduate student in educational institutions, business, governmental agencies, and faith-based or- U.S. Army Ranger School and counseling at Michigan State ganizations is part of the plan at Funky Minds. Read more at Pathfinder School and is currently an University and presented a research
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Weber/Shandwick Worldwide I Kent Kramer, Marine on St. Croix, is an underwriter at Country Insurance I Linda Lee, Franklin, OH, is a youth worker at the Talbert House/North Star I Julie Miller, Minneapolis, is a certified athletic trainer at NovaCare Rehabilitation I Tom Nelson, Woodbury, is a lab techni- cian at University of Minnesota I KaLeah Norman, Minneapolis, is a Spanish instructor at University Language Center I Kate Riggs, St. Peter, is an editor for the Creative Company in Mankato I Sheila Rodel, Mankato, is a personal trainer at the YMCA in Mankato I Sarah Schock, Minnetonka, is event man- ager for Marriott Southwest I Andy Meet in Montana Smith, Whitewater, WI, teaches These eight Gusties enjoyed a mini-reunion in Helena, MT. From left: Sheryl Horton ’00, Brian Choc ’00, Kelda Furbush English at Wonderlund Elementary Choc ’00, Mike Bukowski ’99, Bipasha Barua ’01, Virginia Lindgren ’02, Jim Moechnig ’99, and Naomi Bowman ’99. School I Jeff Stewart, Yankton, SD, is manager at Tradehome Shoes I Josie Thulien, Madelia, is a graduate student in teaching life science at Minnesota State University, Mankato I Jenny Vigoren, Madison, WI, this summer received a U.S. Department of Education FLAS fellowship to at- tend University of Wisconsin’s Summer Arabic and Persian immer- sion program and in the fall will be an intern at l’Association Service Social Familial Migrants in France I Andy Waller, Shakopee, has been substitute teaching in the Shakopee ISD I Emily Wenzel, Richfield, is an interviewer and recruiter for ProStaff.
Class Agents: Anders Eckman, Matt Pencil winner 06 Forbes, Jessica Olson Bill Eckloff ’95, St. Louis, MO, re- Katie Parks, Mollie ceived a Bronze Pencil in the de- Peterson, Matt Swenson sign category at the 2006 One e-mail: [email protected] Show, the premier international Jeremiah Cherwien, Lauderdale, is a advertising award show held at network administrator for SPECTRUM Places third in international speaking contest Lincoln Center in New York City in Commercial Services I Tosha Kristin Naumann Mannix ’94, associate director at Diversity Council in May. Eckloff, who works for the Christoffer, Braham, is a legal assis- Rochester, MN, entertained the audience at the District 6 Toastmasters Spring Rodgers Townsend agency, was tant for Balogh Becker Ltd. I Convention in Minneapolis last May with a speech titled “Reach Your Peak” honored for his work on a non- Anders Eckman, Maple Plain, is an and took home third-place honors for her effort. She is pictured (second from profit promotional project, associate at GF Parish Group I Greta right) with her trophy and, from left, Jeannette Bauch, District 6 lt. governor “Common Threads,” developed for Haugland, Inwood, IA, is a financial of education; Theo Black, District 6 governor; and Pat Croal, District 6 lt. gov- the St. Louis Black Repertory planning analyst for Target Corp. I ernor of marketing. Theater. A poster from the series Erica Hedstrom, St. Paul, is an in- Presenting a speech that uses lessons from hiking, Mannix, a member of the is shown above. About 60 One formation editor at Login, Inc. I Rochester Chamber Toastmasters club, held attention in the packed room as Show, One Show Design, and One Dhiraj Karmacharya, St. Louis Park, she strapped on her 54-pound backpack, which represented the 54 pounds Show Interactive winners were se- is a financial adviser for North Star that she has lost so far as part of her own personal goal. She had won three lected from nearly 17,000 total Resource Group I Adam prior contests at the Club, Area, Division levels to qualify for the District 6 entries from 55 countries. Langenfeld, Champaign, IL, is a contest. medical and Ph.D. student at District 6, which includes most of Minnesota (excluding some parts in north- University of Illinois I Ann western and southwestern counties) and the northwestern area of the Differences Across Court-Referred Malkovich, St. Louis Park, is an in- Province of Ontario, comprises more than 250 clubs and 4,500 members. Client Populations in Psychological side sales specialist for Gibb Toastmasters International is a non-profit organization founded in 1924 to Status and Use of Services,” at the Technology Sales I Trista Munk, St. foster effective thinking, listening, and speaking. Today, there are more than American Psychological Association Peter, is health and wellness coordi- 211,000 members in 90 countries benefiting from their participation in what divisional meeting I Karolina nator for The Spoke bike shop. has become the world’s largest organization devoted to communication and Konczyk, St. Paul, is a law student leadership development. at William Mitchell I Jenny Kramer, Minneapolis, is interning at
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Woizeschke, 6/20/04, Eden Kristin Marie Johnson ’02 and Prairie, MN. Steve Knutson, 5/21/05, St. Julia Nephew ’88 and Eric Bergman, Paul, MN. 8/7/04, Glen Ellyn, IL. Leigh Kunelius ’02 and Randy King, Clara Westberg ’90 and Karl Rusch 6/3/06, Caledonia, MN. ’91, 6/3/06, St. Paul, MN. Angela Muck ’02 and Scott Davis Darcey Price ’91 and Jay ’02, 5/16/06, Omaha, NE. Schoenebeck ’80, 6/3/06, New Cory Quammen ’02 and Sandra Prague, MN. Valnes, 6/11/05, Durham, NC. Becky Pearson ’94 and Jim Owens, Alison Routh ’02 and Jesse Nelson, 10/29/05, Woodbury, MN. 4/8/06, Kerkhoven, MN. Cory Civilla ’95 and Lori Warren, Anna Battisti ’03 and Jason 4/8/06, Oklahoma City, OK. Arnebeck, 8/19/05, Duluth, MN. Shannon Sutton ’95 and Steve Alison Doppelhammer ’03 and Helland, 5/20/06, Bloomington, Alexander Gorsevski, 6/3/06, Backpack quarterback MN. Boulder, CO. Nick Eyde still had the urge to play some football after graduating from Rachel Henderson ’97 and Mark Kristina Harter ’03 and Matt Gustavus in 2001. Just days after commencement, he had contacted several King, 5/18/06, Laurel, MD. Schwartz ’04, 11/6/04, Mounds European teams through their websites and edged out two former Division I-AA Lisa Mueller ’97 and Kyle View, MN. quarterbacks in a race to secure a passport. He flew to Hohenems, Austria, on a Christensen, 4/21/06, Montvale, Jessica Lundquist ’03 and Brian Friday and played for the Cineplexx Blue Devils the next day. His experiences NJ. Doty, 12/31/05, East Grand during the past six seasons were chronicled in a feature on Sports Illustrated’s Vihra Sotirova ’97 and Dan Colosi, Forks, MN. website, SI.com, in April. 10/1/05, Terryville, CT. Meghan O’Neil ’03 and Brandon American football is fairly low on the sports popularity scale in Austria and Kari Bergeland ’98 and Jay Lerch, 1/14/06, Arlington, VA. Italy, where Eyde has been happily living his dream. “When I tell people what I Kopischke, 7/30/05, Jennifer Snyder ’03 and Benjamin do, they say, ‘Oh, rugby?’” he says. But the atmosphere is similar to the college Minneapolis, MN. Martinez, 5/14/05, Apple Valley, game: mascots, halftime shows, and crowds of 3,000–6,000 fans cheering on a Melissa Johnson ’98 and Adam MN. team comprising local talent, diehard former collegians, and a few NFL never- Nelson, 8/21/04, St. Paul, MN. Kelli Swanson ’03 and Doug Matzek, weres. Dan Kelly ’98 and Karen Kulbe, 5/6/06, St. Paul, MN. A series of one-year contracts has taken Eyde from Hohenems to the Rome 8/20/05, Alexandria, VA. Erica Wenger ’03 and Doug Burman Ducks, the Civitanova Yankees, the Reggio Emilia Hogs, the Innsbruck Tyrolian Meghan Allen ’99 and Matthew ’03, 7/16/05, St. Francis, MN. Raiders, and now the Bolzano Giants, a Serie A team in the Italian league Eliason, Somerville, MA. Candice Cosens ’04 and Rodney whose season runs from April to July. A high school quarterback who played Candace Fuller ’99 and Karl Sikel, 6/10/06, Shakopee, MN. wide receiver at Gustavus, he says that his ability to improvise on the run has Schissel, 10/23/05, St. Paul, Adam Hennen ’04 and Gina made him attractive as a quarterback to teams in leagues in which many players MN. Pustovar, 4/29/06, White Bear hold other day jobs and can’t always make it to practice. Each team is allowed Jarrod Johnson ’99 and Deanna Lake, MN. only five foreigners on its roster, and most players see time on both offense and DiPizio, 10/1/05, Dallas, TX. Pat Tatro ’04 and Heidi Hulke, defense. Asked to compare relative strengths, Eyde allows that “the strongest Crystal Laurvick ’99 and Aaron Madelia, MN. teams in Italy and Austria can contend with the top teams in [the NCAA’s] O’Connor, 4/1/06, Joondanna, Kimberly Thompson ’04 and Josh Division III.” W.A., Australia. Holien, 4/6/06, St. Anthony Eyde is content for now to spend six months each year in Europe with his liv- Nathan Meyer ’99 and Sonali Rajan, Village, MN. ing and travel expenses covered by his team, occasionally taking odd jobs to 4/8/06, Minneapolis, MN. Emily Ayers-Johnson ’05 and Adam make extra cash (such as serving as a translator for David Letterman’s produc- Kelda Furbush ’00 and Brian Choc Langenfeld ’06, 6/24/06, tion crew at the Turin Olympics). During the offseason in the United States, he’s ’99, 4/1/06, Boulder, CO. Champaign, IL. made ends meet with stints as a substitute teacher in Michigan, a dodgeball ref Erica Hanson ’00 and Tim Swanson, Miriam Bullard ’05 and Nathan in Minneapolis, and a human resources assistant in Los Angeles. 2/4/06, Chanhassen, MN. Rauk ’05, 4/29/06, Minnetonka, “To me, this is more than just about football,” says Eyde, who considered an Kristel Lee ’00 and Roque Arcilla, MN. offer from Arena 2 last fall but decided to stay in Europe and write a book about Duluth, MN. Melanie Jeseritz ’05 and Cory his experiences. “It’s about a passion to be part of something beyond the grip of Carrie Stefaniak ’00 and Jeff Netland, 1/28/06, Wood Lake, MN. an ordinary life. Sure, I’ve sacrificed a great deal of normalcy and am subject to Bertsch, 5/27/06, Farmington, Laura Johnson ’05 and Matthew a lot of strange looks when I talk about what I do, but such is life.” MN. Stelter, 11/19/05, Mankato, MN.
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Henry, to Lisa Reinicke Chapon ’91 and Sidney Chapon, 8/1/05. Justin, to Steve Schramm ’91 and Kate Schramm, 2/24/06. Maia, to Ginya Truitt Nakata ’91 and Theodore Nakata, 8/22/05. Grant, to Pam Stuedemann Warren ’91 and Steve Warren, 11/22/05. Lillian, to Susan Larson Allen ’92 and Erik Allen ’92, 1/1/05. William, to Teri Bailey Anderson ’92 and Scott Anderson, 6/9/05. Avery, to Alanna Cotch ’92 and Rob Calhoon ’91, 6/17/05. Ava, to Jessica Peterson DiSano ’92 and Kevin DiSano, 4/27/06. Karina, to Sheryl Russeth Elvestrom ’92 and James D. Elvestrom ’92, 9/29/05. Kaden, to Kirk Hillquist ’92 and Tracey A. Hillquist, 9/1/05. Dietrich, to David Jahnke ’92 and Hyun-Hwae Kim, 10/25/05. Julia, to Karla Kilian ’92 and Sunkist floats, anyone? Thomas Ripplinger, 5/23/05. In May 2002, while living in Prairie View Residence Hall, Joe Beer and Nick Arth began their annual Sunkist float tradition Liam, to Amy Reinsch Saldanha ’92 to celebrate the last day of classes. Now in its fifth year, the Sunkist Float Party continues to be a popular event among and Kenneth Saldanha ’93, former Gusties, with the Beers even making a surprise appearance this year driving in from Denver, CO, to Plymouth, MN, 4/17/05. for the big night. Pictured from left are Paul Rohde ’03, Chris Vaubel ’03, Nate Bergengren ’03, Isaac Johnson ’02, Casey, to Margy Jones Campion ’93 Jenny Lingle Beer ’03, Arshad Bachelani ’02, Joe Beer ’03, Nick Arth ’03, Joe Erickson ’03, Monica Paulson ’03, and and Tim Campion ’91, 5/20/05. Adam Smith ’03. Rowen, to Nick Carlson ’93 and Allison Maxim Carlson, 9/11/05. Marcus, to Tammi Wenstrom Ava, to Jay Gutierrez ’88 and Tracy Congdon ’93 and Rob Congdon Gutierrez, 6/8/06. ’93, 12/8/05. Greta, to David Van Brunt ’88 and Abbe, to Kirsten Lipke Johnson ’93 Carrie Van Brunt, 9/2/05. and Darryl Johnson, 6/9/05. Rowan, to Lisa Braun Dubbels ’89 Caleb, to Michelle Berggren Kilroy and Brock Dubbels, 4/7/06. ’93 and Peter Kilroy, 2/22/06. Tyler, to Rona Allen Hamann ’89 Ella, to Shannon O’Neill Kratochvil and Robert Hamann, 3/2/06. ’93 and Andrew Kratochvil, Alexandra, to Cheryl French 2/14/06. Kjellstrom ’89 and Jan Olivia, to Rachel Sinke Malsom ’93 Kjellstrom, 2/4/05. and Jesse Malsom, 4/11/06. Knut, to David Linne ’89 and Tina Anders, to Rolf Olson ’93 and Laura Linne, 10/5/05. Garcia Olson, 5/18/06. Jayden, to Rob Alexander ’90 and Braylon, to Trent Taylor ’93 and Georgi Alexander, 5/24/06. Wendy Taylor, 7/10/04. Kaylynn, to Kristin Oberstar Henry, to Brian Towne ’93 and Baumgard ’90 and Gary Michelle Towne, 3/24/06. Baumgard, 12/30/05. William, to William Voelker ’93 and Brynn, to Lori Ostrom Crabtree ’90 Virginia Voelker, 2/9/06. Siblings visit in South Africa and Todd Crabtree, 4/5/06. Jack, to Becky Van Schooten As he neared the end of his Peace Corps service in rural education in the Parker, to Amy Jackson Davis ’90 Buchanan ’94 and Chris Mpumalanga province of South Africa, Kevin Quealy ’03 enjoyed a visit last and Jerome Davis, 6/29/05. Buchanan, 2/3/06. January from his sister, Shannon ’07, and brother, Tim, who attended Ava, to Robert Lund ’90 and Rhonda Travis, to Mark Domschot ’94 and Gustavus as a first-year student. Kevin (left) and his siblings are pictured at Lund, 4/30/06. Katy Domschot, 1/4/05. the uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park in South Africa. Ambrosio, to Susan Cramer Medina Claire, to Karrie Whipple Duncan ’94 ’90 and Ambrosio Medina, and Donald Duncan, 2/16/06. 4/9/06. Claire, to Tracy Otterness Helgerson Anton, to Julie Pinomaki ’86 and Luke, to Michael Muedeking ’90 ’94 and Matthew Helgerson, Births Daniel Pfarr, 8/3/05. and Kari Muedeking, 9/13/05. 2/17/06. Leo, to Linda Ieleja Gerstman ’87 Baylee, to Don Nygard ’90 and Anna, to Jacob Knaus ’94 and Heidi Clare, to Wally Burchill ’83 and and Gary Gerstman, 2/6/06. Amanda Nygard, 3/19/06. Knaus, 1/28/05. Patricia Burchill, 8/5/05. Kate, to Mike Woizeschke ’87 and Cole, to Sue Courrier Reed ’90 and Evan, to Kristine Hinds MacLean Nathan, by adoption from People’s Heide Woizeschke, 4/20/05. Bob Reed, 12/30/05. ’94 and Scott MacLean ’94, Republic of China, to Kathy Henry, to Jodie Carlson ’88 and Jacob, to Tonia Von Ohlen ’90 and 12/21/05. Larson Bergquist ’86 and Tom Matthew Huron ’87, 4/7/05. Scott Grubbs, 11/14/05. Katherine, to Mary Crippen Bergquist ’83, born 5/8/04, Madison, to Lisa Egnell Walker ’88 Alice, to Kirk Wrede ’90 and Krisi Miklethun ’94 and David adopted 3/26/06. and Paul Walker, 7/5/05. Raymond, 1/25/05. Miklethun, 4/21/06.
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Avery, to Matt Miller ’94 and Sharon Miller, 4/4/06. Amaya, to Anastasia Norton ’94 and Matthew Scherer ’93, 12/12/05. Matthew, to Jenny Bisek Otterness ’94 and Pete Otterness ’94, 5/20/06. Brendan, to Britta Swanson Peterson ’94 and Dan Peterson ’94, 2/25/06. Amelia, to Matthew Pettis ’94 and Christy Pettis, 3/12/05. Madeline, to Melissa Schmit ’94 and Dennis Schmit, 7/2/05. Erika, to Deb Boelter Dahlby ’95 and Jeff Dahlby ’95, 4/8/06. Abigail, to Eric DeMaster ’95, 12/7/05. Samuel, to Stacy McMurtry Freimuth ’95 and Robert Freimuth ’95, 5/3/06. Lillian, to Traese Schulz Kuhl ’95 and Mitchell Kuhl, 4/4/05. Jenna, to Roxy Wagener Myhre ’95 and Derek Myhre, 2/24/06. Abigail, to Ross Nelson ’95 and Charlotte Nelson, 11/29/05. Gusties in Guatemala Jack, to Kari Bisbee O’Connell ’95 Caught by the camera as they hiked to the top of Pacaya volcano in Guatemala were these Gusties and a friend. and Chris O’Connell, 12/7/05. Classmates had ventured to the Central American country to connect with Monica Paulson ’03, who was just finishing two Ellie, to Tedd Parker ’95 and Sara years of Peace Corps service in Guatemala. Pictured from left are Paulson, Sarah Martyn, Aaron Crowell ’03, Phillip Parker, 12/12/05. Graeve ’03, and Amanda Young ’03. Nels, to Nels Pierson ’95 and Nicole Pierson, 10/8/05. Griffin, to Lisa Martin Stone ’95 and Maxwell, to Holly Wangsness Dau Paul Stone, 3/26/06. ’97 and Jacob Dau, 4/20/06. Owen, to Stephen Strege ’95 and Liv, to Carrie Swanson Enstad ’97 Aimee Strege, 5/8/06. and Chris Enstad ’96, 1/20/06. Meredith, to Mark Umbreit ’95 and Grady, to Alison Rucinski Goodwin Jennifer Umbreit, 10/11/05. ’97 and Geoffrey Goodwin ’96, Samuel, to Michelle Randall Ament 3/27/06. ’96 and Brian Ament, 7/11/05. Alexander, to Joshua Johnson ’97 Langley, to Libby Mensing Esterle and Michele Johnson, ’96 and Kenneth Esterle, 11/27/05. 4/10/06. Caroline, to Heather Senske Jade, to Jonelle Rehse Intihar ’96 Kinkeade ’97 and Joshua and Todd Intihar, 4/4/06. Kinkeade ’96, 3/29/06. Aymara, to Denise Willey Johnson Bronwyn, to Bradley Nuss ’97 and ’96 and Ryan S. Johnson ’96, Rebecca Nuss, 5/9/06. 1/2/06. Jonah, to Lee Peterson ’97 and Quinn, to Shean McManus ’96 and Danielle Peterson, 4/6/05. Laura McManus, 2/17/06. Reagan, to Jennie Wald Phillips ’97 Evan, to Rebecca Crosbie Meyer ’96 and Kimo Phillips, 1/4/06. and Nathan Meyer, 1/23/06. Gage, to Kristi Edmondson Keaton, to Amy Schoeneck Rother Samaddar ’97 and Kris Graduates of Tulane med school ’96 and Joshua Rother ’96, Samaddar, 1/4/06. Kyle Allen and Allison Opay, both Class of 2002, graduated from the Tulane 2/8/06. Jordan, to Carrie Bauer Schliep ’97 University School of Medicine on May 13. Elizabeth, to Heidi Jacobsen and Fredrick Schliep, 3/2/06. Simons ’96 and Michael Simons, Sophia, to Kate Blanchard Shiroff 3/23/06. ’97 and Jason Shiroff, 3/3/06. Lewis, to Lisa Hinds Jemtrud ’98 Natalie, to Andy Widen ’98 and Lucia, to Heather Duggan Anderson Lucille, to Erin Johnson Turner ’97 and Troy Jemtrud, 3/25/06. Teresa Widen, 5/27/06. ’97 and Kyle Anderson, 9/10/05. and Jonathan Turner ’97, Hazel, to Alison LeCocq Carda ’98 Jaiden, to Aleida George Zollman Ryan, to Mary Babel ’97 and Bob 2/4/06. and Chad Carda ’98, ’98 and Ryan Zollman, Tzucker, 5/3/06. Rebecca, to Lauren Hockert Ciarochi 12/17/05. 8/15/05. Abigail, to Betsy Dornan Bauler ’97 ’98 and Joel Ciarochi, 2/24/05. Jeremy, to Corey Sanborn ’98 and Enoch, to Aimee Hall Anderson ’99 and Eric Bauler, 6/30/05. Maxwell, to Jenny Smith Jessica Sanborn, 10/4/05. and Matthew Anderson ’97, Morgan, to Neil Bentley ’97 and Hoernemann ’98 and Cory Jacob, to Sheila Schonrock Schultz 6/17/05. Alison Bentley, 12/10/05. Hoernemann, 2/13/06. ’98 and Bob Schultz, 4/23/06. Braden, to Kristy Howell Antilla ’99 Greta, to Sarah Marzolf Christensen McKenna, to Angela Colt Hultgren Ezra, to LaDawn Osmundson and Bradley Antilla, 11/9/05. ’97 and Matthew Christensen, ’98 and James Hultgren ’97, Severin ’98 and Mike Severin, Warner, to Nathan Bannick ’99 and 2/24/05. 10/31/05. 4/24/06. Danielle Bannick, 1/28/05.
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Ford, to Lindsay Townsend Youngdahl ’02 and Eric Youngdahl ’95, 2/20/06. In Memoriam Marion Jacobson ’32, St. Maries, ID. Ralph O. Erickson ’35, Haverford, PA, on March 24, 2006. He was a retired biology professor at University of Pennsylvania and had researched the limestone glades of the Ozarks where a na- tive variety of clematis was named for him. He is survived by his wife, Elinor, two daughters, and brother Willis ’45. Anna Marie Sandahl Swenson ’37, Shreveport, LA, on March 7, 2006. She was previously em- ployed by Gifts of Nature and is survived by three children. Kathmandu trio Grace Palmer Peterson ’38, Chisago Amit Bohara ’04 (right) played host when two friends, Kate Hoeschen ’04 (left) and Lonnie Ellis ’03, visited Nepal re- City, MN, on June 4, 2006. She cently. The three met up in Kathmandu and traveled around the country together for two weeks. Highlights of the trip in- had worked at Zion Evangelical cluded elephant rides, a near-death experience with a rhino, and meeting Amit’s family. Lutheran Church and is survived by three children including Jon ’66 and Martha Bevan ’69. Twins, Ryan and Connor, to Kari Stanley N. Mortenson ’40, St. Pete Pedersen Severson ’99 and Beach, FL, on October 26, 2004. David Severson, 3/21/06 He practiced law for 36 years, Twins, Ethan and Mason to Sarah served as a municipal judge, and Romsdahl Anderson ’00 and is survived by his wife, Darleen, Karl Anderson, 4/6/06 one daughter, and one son. Callie, to Melaina Thorson Christian N. Swenson ’40, Bjorklund ’00 and Eric Shreveport, LA, on February 24, Bjorklund ’96, 2/20/06. 2006. He was professor emeritus Henry, to Heidi Wegner Ha ’00 and at Bethany College in Lindsborg, Khoa Ha, 7/18/05. KS, and is survived by three chil- Greta, to Brady Hahn ’00 and Stacy dren. Hahn, 6/7/06 Louis Benson ’41, Watertown, MN, Reid, to Jason Henderson ’00 and on May 29, 2006. He is survived Amy A. Henderson, 8/15/05. by his wife, Adeline, and four Isabelle, to Heather Wilson Sehnert children including Donald ’63 ’00 and Colin Sehnert ’00, and Susan Rettke ’68. 4/20/06. Les Lindell ’42, Rosemount, MN, on Seth, to Lisa Davis Young ’00 and June 24, 2006. He was retired Gusties gather . . . in Iraq Timothy Young, 3/7/06. principal of Farmington High Two Gustavus grads from the Class of 2004 recently ran into each other at Al Paker, to Margo Boie Moreno ’01 School and is survived by two Asad, Iraq. Second Lt. Patrick Tatro (right) is an infantry platoon leader in C and Daniel Moreno, 4/27/05. daughters, including Kristine Company 2, 135th Infantry Battalion, part of the Minnesota National Guard. Connor, to Christopher Okey ’01 Lindell-Madson ’77, and a son, Doug Pugh is a platoon commander of a transport platoon in Combat and Jessica Okey, 5/23/06. John ’81. Logistics Battalion 7 of the U.S. Marines. Tatro and Pugh both escort convoys Lucy, to Emily Youngman Ross ’01 Chester Tomich ’42, Arlington, VA, all over western Iraq. and Kevin Ross, 3/9/06. on April 3, 2006. He was a re- Dominic, to Mary Beth Callahan tired program specialist with the Schaefer ’01 and Matt Schaefer U.S. Department of Labor. Evelyn, to Rebecca LaZerte Walker, to Lisa Froemming Hennen ’00, 1/30/06. Naomi E. Hokanson ’43, St. Paul, Biederman ’99 and Jason ’99 and Jonathan Hennen ’99, Annie, to Lisa Veenhuis Schoen ’01 MN, on March 26, 2006. She was Biederman ’00, 10/7/05. 8/14/05. and Jesse R. Schoen ’98, a retired high school librarian in Svea, to Britt Miller Carlson ’99 and Rece, to Kate Untiedt Illies ’99 and 1/20/06. St. James, Stillwater, St. Paul, Adam Carlson ’00, 5/9/05. Rob Illies ’89, 3/21/05. William, to Jamie Schultz Bryson and Roseville schools. Elizabeth, to Emily Johnson Evan, to Shane McClinton ’99 ’02, 6/2/05. Arline Hart Jones ’43, New Berlin, Coleman ’99 and Patrick and Michaelyn McClinton, Finn, to Keely Johnson Pearson ’02 WI, on December 7, 2005. She Coleman, 1/18/06. 10/7/05. and Mickey Pearson ’01, 4/13/06. was active in numerous commu- Abraham, to Naomi Bowman Graves Maia, to Kari Smith Rankin ’99 and Ethan, to Laura Hanson Spanier ’02 nity organizations and is sur- ’99 and Jason Graves, 9/25/05. Gregg Rankin, 3/1/06. and Chad Spanier, 7/5/05. vived by her husband, Walter,
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and three children, including Susan Turgeon ’70. Robert Herhold ’46, Palo Alto, CA, on April 18, 2006. He was re- tired pastor of Christ the King Lutheran Church, Palo Alto, and is survived by his wife, Muriel, two sons, and two daughters. Marilyn Spencer Schwarz ’47, Des Moines, IA, on June 16, 2006. She was a retired music teacher of Woodlawn Elementary School, serving the Des Moines Public Schools for 42 years. Earl Berndtson ’49, Minneapolis, on July 9, 2006. He was a retired ELCA pastor and is survived by his wife, Pauline, and one daughter. Donn Escher ’50, Brooklyn Center, MN, on March 15, 2006. He was retired director of employee rela- tions for the State of Minnesota Department of Education and is survived by four children and 2004 grads take a hike granddaughter Danielle ’08. Five Gustie friends met in Ft. Collins, CO, last April to hike Horse Tooth in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains. From left Robert A. Sjostrom ’51,Eden are Sarah Timmerman ’04, Ntxuam Vang ’04, Amy Koskela ’04, Martha Diedrichsen ’04, and Andrea Hodapp ’04. Prairie, MN, on April 23, 2006. He was a retired English teacher and coach at St. Louis Park ISD #283 for 33 years and is survived by his wife, Helen, and two chil- dren. Carolyne Huldeen Dull ’52, St. Louis Park, MN, on March 16, 2006. She was a retired nurse and is survived by her husband, Duane, and four children. Harold L. Horton ’52, Hopkins, MN, on February 19, 2006. He was re- tired division vice president for National Car Rental and is sur- vived by three children including Leslie Nordberg ’76 and Nancy Larson ’78 and grandchildren in- cluding Eric Nordberg ’03, Joni Nordberg ’06, Emily Larson ’04, and Heidi Larson ’05. Elsie Bergquist Seymour ’52, Minneapolis, MN, on June 12, 2006. She is survived by her hus- band, Paul, and four children in- Toast to the Class of 2006 cluding John ’75. The Class of 2006 was formally welcomed into the Alumni Association with a toast at the Senior Fiesta, an outdoor event Weldon M. Nelson Jr. ’54, that kicked off Senior Week activities. Participating in the toast were, from left, new class agents Anders Eckman, Katie Jamestown, NY, on April 15, Parks, Jessica Olson, Matt Forbes, Matt Swenson, Mollie Peterson, and Alumni Director Randall Stuckey ’83. 2006. He was retired vice presi- dent of finance and secretary/ treasurer of Dowcraft sons including David Westlund most recently the night auditor was senior purchasing agent for Corporation and is survived by ’80, daughter Karen Westlund for the Dakota Inn. He is sur- Abbott Laboratories and is sur- his wife, Janis, and three chil- Kirby ’86, and one brother. vived by his wife, Gloria, and vived his sister, Sonia Maurer dren. Harvey Golberg ’57, on July 12, two daughters. ’58. Donald Churchill ’55, Appleton, WI, 2005. He was a retired teacher Richard Lofgren ’65, St. Cloud, MN, Kathryn Armstrong Bonner ’67,on on June 22, 2006. He was retired for Owatonna ISD #761 and is on July 31, 2006. He was em- February 9, 2006. She was a from Appleton Papers and is sur- survived by his wife, Joyce, and ployed by Orion Optical Lab and businesswoman and is survived vived by three daughters includ- three sons including Kent ’80 is survived by his wife, Gail, two by her husband, Michael, and ing Robyn ’83 and sister Barbara and Scott ’81. sons, father Carl ’40, brothers five children. Stangler ’57 . Donald Farringer ’63, Redwood Dennis’ 70 and Randall ’75, and Chuck L. Boline ’68, Rochester, MN, Ruth Hanson Haberman ’56,on Falls, MN, on June 18, 2006. He sister Lori Amundson ’81. on March 24, 2006. He was a re- July 27, 2006. She was a retired was a former educator, school Mark G. Leonardson ’66,Grand tired English and speech teacher chaplain and is survived by two administrator, businessman, and Lodge, MI, on April 6, 2006. He for the Rochester School District
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and is survived by his wife, Connie, two children including Service and retirement recognition Eric ’01, and sister Judy Larson ’66. The Gustavus Alumni Association honored faculty and administrators with service and retirement awards at a banquet last May. Noell Nelson Reed ’69, North Mankato, MN, on July 12, 2006. 25 Years She was executive director of the Front row from left: Jeffrey Summit Center in Mankato, and Rosoff, professor of mathematics is survived by her husband, Joel, and computer science; John one son, one daughter, two Lammert, associate professor of stepchildren, and two brothers. biology; and Rick Orpen, John Ewalt ’79, Tacoma, WA, on professor of music. Back row: July 8, 2006. He was retired re- Michael Haeuser, professor, gional marketing director for academic librarian, and college Oppenheimer Funds Management archivist; and Mark Kruger, and is survived by three sons professor of psychology. and two daughters. Ken J. Muth ’82, Dellwood, MN, on June 7, 2006. He worked as a computer and management con- sultant. He is survived by his wife, Carol (Salmon ’83), and two children. Jeanette Wayne Pospesel ’82, Wayzata, MN, on May 22, 2006. She was a teacher at The Whole Learning School and is survived by her husband, Dean ’81, and three children. Charles Parnell ’87, Shorewood, MN, on July 12, 2006. He was owner of ParTek Supply Inc. and is sur- vived by his wife, Amy (Peterson ’89), two daughters, and two sons. Alicia Golembeski ’02, Boulder, CO, on July 22, 2006, accidentally while hiking. She was a doctoral student at the University of Colorado and is survived by her parents. Jeanna Rogers, on June 5, 2006. 30 Years She had worked as a custodian John Holte, professor of mathematics and 35 Years at Gustavus since 1993. computer science; and Candace Witte, Front row: Greg Mason, professor of English; and Larry Angeles Valberg, on June 26, 2006. assistant director of dining services. Not Potts, professor of chemistry. Back row: Kathie Martin, She was a custodian in the li- pictured: Judy Douglas, coordinator of alcohol interlibrary loan manager; and Rob Gardner, professor of brary and Uhler Hall at Gustavus, and drug education; and Linnea Wren, theatre and dance. Not pictured: Ron Rietz, professor of 1991–92 and 2000–2006, and is professor of art and art history. mathematics and computer science. survived by one daughter and one son. 40 Years (Correction) Eric Lund ’81, Allan Splittgerber, Minneapolis, MN, on April 4, professor of chemistry. 2006. He was an information ar- chitect for Amcom Corporation and is survived by his wife, Gaye Melton, three daughters, parents John and Suzanne (Anderson) ’53 ’53, one sister, and brothers Mark ’83 and Peter ’87.
Retirees Front row: Owen Sammelson ’58, vice president for administration; and Al Pearson, associate professor of education. Back row: Carol Moline, study abroad adviser. Not pictured: Ruth Giles, adjunct professor of music.
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Alumni Awards and CitationsDistinguished Alumni Citation
After teaching in public schools for six years fol- lowing her graduation from Gustavus, Rusthoven had accepted a position in 1976 as a family-school liaison at a Catholic school, where she discovered a very different atmosphere from that existing in the public system, one in which everyone was equally esteemed. Serving 16 years as a parochial teacher Karen Bossart Rusthoven ’66 and principal, she became convinced that the Catholic school model offered something of value that could be adapted to public education: a princi- y Gustavus education left me with the ple of ethics and caring for others—“peacebuild- assurance that my life had a purpose ing”—that is universal to all religions. Community “ that was directly related to my faith,” of Peace Academy is the outcome of that belief. Msays Karen Bossart Rusthoven ’66, who While the academy’s enrollment is at least 90 was recognized with a Distinguished Alumni percent students of color (more than 65 percent Citation in education at the Gustavus Alumni Hmong, 20 percent Black of which about 3 percent Association banquet held on May 27 at the College. “For me, my work in education has always been my ‘call- ing.’ My professional journey has been Distinguished Alumni Citation – Karen Bossart Rusthoven ’66 a journey of faith. Having experi- enced, at Gustavus, the power of edu- cation to transcend the ordinary and to lead us to new heights of beauty The value of peacebuilding and truth, it has been my life’s work to offer all children such an educa- tion.” Rusthoven co-founded a charter school, are recent immigrants from Africa, and another 5 Community of Peace Academy, on the east side of percent Hispanic), Rusthoven, now the school’s St. Paul, Minn., in 1995. The academy’s learning en- principal, maintains that the emphasis is on ethical vironment is based upon her belief that human rela- rather than multicultural education. “What we try to tionships must be the focus of education, and that do here,” she says, “is teach an ethic of caring, and all else derives from the relationships formed. She an ethic of community, and an ethic of conflict pre- maintains that you can’t talk about academic excel- vention that is kind of universal.” lence until you deal with the “human piece”—how Community of Peace Academy initially served individuals behave, how they treat each other. primary grades K–5 but expanded to include K–12 In 2003, the school was one of 10 in the United by 2002 to meet families’ demand as students got States to receive a National School of Charter Award older and did not wish to leave the “peace” envi- from the Character Education Partnership in ronment. Washington, D.C. A year later, the U.S. Department With her success in applying values and ethics of Education chose Community of Peace Academy as to public education, Rusthoven is now a frequent one of eight exemplary models to be profiled in a presenter at educational conferences. She is also in book titled Successful Charter Schools. the process of writing a book about her work.
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Alumni Awards and Citations
usan Semple-Rowland ’77 has been work- ing for 20 years to identify a gene mutation that causes blindness in infants at birth Distinguished Alumni Citation S and to develop an effective gene therapy to restore sight. And now it appears that her lab at the University of Florida, Gainesville, has made a break- through that will lead to overcoming this type of blindness. For her persistence in working toward her goals, and her belief that she would eventually succeed, Susan Semple Rowland ’77 Semple-Rowland has earned a 2006 Distinguished Alumni Citation in neuroscience, which she accept- treatment we have developed has a real shot of ed at the alumni banquet held on May 27, during being effective in humans.” Commencement Weekend. Semple-Rowland is now a full professor of neu- Semple-Rowland has specialized in the study of roscience, director of the neuroscience IDP graduate retinal disease in the avian model of Leber congeni- program, and investigator for the McKnight Brain tal amaurosis type 1 (LCA1, an inherited disease Institute at the University of Florida. She joined the that affects human infants at birth and the chicken university faculty in 1981 after taking an M.Sc. de- model at hatching). Chickens are an ideal animal gree in psychobiology from the University of Pittsburgh in 1979. She earned her Ph.D. Distinguished Alumni Citation – Susan Semple Rowland ’77 in neuroscience from Florida in 1986 and fol- lowed with three Chickens, viruses, and the miracle of sight years of post-doc work in ophthal- mology before model for LCA1 as they have the same highly de- returning to the department of neuroscience, where tailed retinal structure as primates and are subject she was granted tenure in 2000 and now directs her to a hereditary vision loss very similar to humans own lab. She has earned Exemplary Teacher Awards with LCA1. After years of trial and error in building from the UF College of Medicine twice—in 2003 and a virus capable of delivering the corrective gene to 2006. the retina and fine-tuning the temperature, humidi- “We can do amazing things in animal models,” ty, and handling process, she and her lab colleagues Semple-Rowland says about her research, “but this have perfected a viral therapy for the avian work can’t be done quickly. That’s the hardest model—chickens usually born without sight can see thing—knowing there are people who need these when treated in embryo. treatments now. But we work as fast as we can. “Treatment of the genetically blind animals You’ll see the first treatments for some of these ge- while embryos in the eggs with a lentiviral vector netic eye diseases soon, especially after the carrying the normal gene encoding guanlyate cy- groundwork for an approved therapy is laid and the clase-1 restores vision to the animals,” says therapy works.” Semple-Rowland, “What is so exciting is that the
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Alumni Awards and CitationsDistinguished Alumni Citation
G. Barry Anderson ’76
ne of the 2006 Distinguished Alumni learn to evaluate data and evidence; you learn to Citation recipients was not able to be think and write.” He found that Gustavus was a present on campus in May to accept his place that understood academic integrity. “I can as- O award in international relations. Per sure you that, when I showed up on this campus in Magnus Ranstorp ’85, who is chief scientist at the the fall of 1973, I had lots of opinions on lots of is- Centre for Assymmetric Threat Studies at the Swedish National Defense College and a senior honorary research associate and Distinguished Alumni Citations – former director of the Centre for Per Magnus Ranstorp ’85 and G. Barry Anderson ’76 the Study of Terrorism and Political Violence at the University of St. Andrews, A postponement and a late acceptance Scotland, is scheduled to return in October to accept his recog- nition at the Homecoming/Family Weekend banquet and will also sues, and they didn’t match the opinions of anybody meet with students in several classes during that in the history and political science departments. . . week. . But they were perfectly willing to see that I was in At the same time, a 2005 citation recipient the process of learning what it takes to be an active whose schedule prevented him from accepting his participant in our society—not testing whether or award last year was able to claim it in 2006. The not some student of theirs was going to be able to Hon. G. Barry Anderson ’76, associate justice of spit back what they were told. That is a faculty.” the Minnesota Supreme Court since 2004, was pres- A partner in the law firm of Arnold, Anderson & ent at the alumni banquet held during Dove PLLP of Hutchinson and Minneapolis, Commencement Weekend to be recognized for his Anderson was city attorney of the City of accomplishments in the field of law. Hutchinson for more than 15 years before being After being introduced by his uncle, Bernhard named to the Minnesota Court of Appeals in 1998 “Pete” LeVander ’37, Anderson paid tribute to the and to the Minnesota Supreme Court six years later. value of his liberal arts education at Gustavus. It’s not about buildings and other facilities, he said. “Ultimately, the best education is a teacher at one end of the log, and a student on the other. . . . You
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Back to the Garden
by Bjorn Gangeness ’04
Two years after graduation and some Gusties have launched careers, some are returning from the Peace Corps, and some have a coop full of chickens in their back yard. I belong to the last category, with a lot of meaningful experience to share but not a lot of material wealth to show for my efforts. Calling the past two years diverse for me would first person be somewhat understated. I held two unpaid intern- ships with environmental non-profits, worked in the produce department of a natural foods cooperative grocery, and apprenticed myself to a permaculture farmer turned ecoforester. Much can be gleaned from each encounter, but nothing really compares to get- ting one’s hands dirty and cutting down massive fir trees outside of Vancouver, British Columbia. I filled my years at Gustavus with environmental activism, Swedish, music, and chemistry, but I real- ized after graduating that none of those subjects alone could gain my full attention while fulfilling a growing sense of calling to work for the health of earth and its people in my vocation. Growing my own Bjorn Gangeness ’04 pauses momentarily while milling lumber. food seemed important to my journey. I had never gardened in my life, but knew of a network of farms associated with a program called Willing Workers on Organic Farms (WWOOF). These loosely associated farms follow diverse principles and support just about every kind of husbandry imaginable, but almost all are rather small and depend on the work of volunteers to succeed. The farm I chose to dedicate five months of my life to is called Seven Ravens Farm. The farmer, Michael, and his wife and two daughters live and work year-round on the land. The summary of his work in the WWOOFing catalogue mentioned permaculture, eco- forestry, woodworking, timber-framing, and tree-nurserying. This place would potentially fulfill my desire to learn vegetable garden- ing and other homesteading skills while living in a beautiful place like the west coast of Canada. My fate was sealed with a phone call and a plane ticket. The flight, bus-ride, ferry-crossing, and ride-hitching finally brought me to the farm’s driveway. Meeting the family face to face and seeing the land first-hand was somewhat overwhelming. This was the place where I was going to spend five months of my life sweating into the soil, milling lumber, and sculpting wood into various household items. The first night I wrote in my journal, “I’m at the beginning of considerable undertaking. It is both exciting and intimidating. I keep asking myself, ‘Is this truly the life I want to live?’ Surely, it is, for at least six months. This experience promises to teach me much about a broad range of subjects, not the least of which is myself and of living well.” I was quickly given jobs that became routine for me during my stay on the farm. A flock of hens and a rooster needed foddering, gardens needed tending and trees pruning, a farm-stand needed maintaining. After a few weeks I became a portable-mill hand lug- ging large green lumber into piles. A seed-saving company also needed help and I learned much about that business as well. The farmer and I grew close, and I gained a few very valuable friends during my stay at the farm. All of my experiences powerfully complemented those relationships, and I left the farm reflecting on the sweet memories I had gained. Though homesteading is not in my near future, the lessons I learned will strengthen my drive to participate in a more sustainable world. G
Bjorn Gangeness ’04 has now returned from his apprenticeship on Seven Ravens Farm in British Columbia and will be gaining a scholar’s perspective on sustainable agriculture and policy this fall when he starts a master’s degree program in science, technology, and environ- mental policy at the University of Minnesota.
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arts on campus Britta Peterson ’08, Jennifer Jacobson ’07, Matt Dittes ’07, and Nicole Farlee ’07 were captured at the spring 2006 dance concert, “Pushing the Limits.” Photo by Stan Waldhauser ’71.
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