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Norm Aaseng
Marital status:
Married
Occupation:
Plant Ecologist/Botanist
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2023-11-21 13:31:35
Mark Abrahamson
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Now photo
Marital status:
Single again
Occupation:
Teacher
Comment:
After attending the U of M, I moved around the country a bit - lived in Grand Forks, ND; Peoria,Il; St. Louis,Mo; and then on to the Big Apple. While New York was exciting, I decided to move to the greatest place on Earth - North Carolina. I've been here since 1989 and now teach high school English (Back To School!) at High Point Central High - home of The Bison! I won't be able to attend our reunion as I have to be back in school at that time. I'll miss seeing all the guys from the "Gad! He's Bald" group as well as all you other classmates from yesteryear. I do get back to the Land O' Lakes regularly for fishing and a visit with family (it's great to have the summer off!)
After attending the U of M, I moved around the country a bit - lived in Grand Forks, ND; Peoria,Il; St. Louis,Mo; and then on to the Big Apple. While New York was exciting, I decided to move to the greatest place on Earth - North Carolina. I've been here since 1989 and now teach high school English (Back To School!) at High Point Central High - home of The Bison! I won't be able to attend our reunion as I have to be back in school at that time. I'll miss seeing all the guys from the "Gad! He's Bald" group as well as all you other classmates from yesteryear. I do get back to the Land O' Lakes regularly for fishing and a visit with family (it's great to have the summer off!)
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2023-11-21 13:35:03
Richard Abrohams
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
physician
Comment:
High school seems so long ago and not so relevant to life today, but for the many deep and enduring friendships forged. I miss the relatively uncomplicated existence, comfortable lifestyle and indulgence, but not the teenage angst, pimples and raging hormones (I have my kids for that).
We were idealistic and adventuresome and hopefully still are.
High school seems so long ago and not so relevant to life today, but for the many deep and enduring friendships forged. I miss the relatively uncomplicated existence, comfortable lifestyle and indulgence, but not the teenage angst, pimples and raging hormones (I have my kids for that).
We were idealistic and adventuresome and hopefully still are.
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2023-11-21 13:37:33
Joel Ackerman
Children:
4
Occupation:
Entrepreneur, Management Consultant, Perpetual Student
Entrepreneur, Management Consultant, Perpetual Student
Comment:
Didn't have the opportunity to graduate from SLP. Moved to Florida in junior year, graduated from Ft. Myers High. But always thought of SLP as my high school. Returned to MN in 1971, and have lived here since then.
Didn't have the opportunity to graduate from SLP. Moved to Florida in junior year, graduated from Ft. Myers High. But always thought of SLP as my high school. Returned to MN in 1971, and have lived here since then.
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2023-11-21 13:31:05
Susan Addington
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Marital status:
Married
Occupation:
Math professor
Comment:
After bothering to get a PhD in pure mathematics, I have been working backwards my whole professional life to end up in... elementary school math! But it's much deeper than you might think. I've also worked off and on with a project in Alaska designing elementary math curriculum from Yup'ik Eskimo elders' traditional knowledge: subsistence fishing and preserving food, navigating by the stars over the frozen tundra, elaborate symmetric needlework patterns.
I moved to sunny California in 1981 and discovered that I was actually a cheerful person. This was confirmed when I spent a sabbatical in Minnesota in 1995, and relapsed into seasonal affective gloom. So I stay in deserty places, and grow citrus in my yard.
I married David Dennis, math historian/education researcher, jazz baritone saxophonist, artist, and virtuoso gardener, in 2002. For free, I got two stepsons and a stepgranddaughter. What a deal!
After bothering to get a PhD in pure mathematics, I have been working backwards my whole professional life to end up in... elementary school math! But it's much deeper than you might think. I've also worked off and on with a project in Alaska designing elementary math curriculum from Yup'ik Eskimo elders' traditional knowledge: subsistence fishing and preserving food, navigating by the stars over the frozen tundra, elaborate symmetric needlework patterns.
I moved to sunny California in 1981 and discovered that I was actually a cheerful person. This was confirmed when I spent a sabbatical in Minnesota in 1995, and relapsed into seasonal affective gloom. So I stay in deserty places, and grow citrus in my yard.
I married David Dennis, math historian/education researcher, jazz baritone saxophonist, artist, and virtuoso gardener, in 2002. For free, I got two stepsons and a stepgranddaughter. What a deal!
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2023-11-21 13:36:23
Susan Addington
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Marital status:
Married
Children:
0
Occupation:
Math professor
Comment:
Will be fully retired in Aug. 2025
What unfulfilled activity or service to others do you still hope to accomplish someday?:
Write more books
It's been 50 years since graduation. What is still on your bucket list?:
Learn to play the bagpipes, tap dancing.
What advice would you give a 15-year-old just starting high school now?:
Take math, especially statistics, and music
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2024-06-02 11:44:11
Daniel Anderson
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Now photo
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Technical Instructor
Comment:
After high school I joined the US Navy. Spent two tours in Viet Nam and then 2 years in Guam. Spent 13 years at Great Lakes, IL as an instructor of Propulsion Engineering for the Navy. In 1990 returned to Minnesota and worked for Green Giant in Glencoe as the Chief Boiler Engineer and then Hutchinson Utilities as a plant operator. Now I am back to teaching for a company in Florida. We travel all over teaching in power plants for operation and maintenance. Married to Rose for the last 26 years. I have a daughter in California and a son in Chicago.
After high school I joined the US Navy. Spent two tours in Viet Nam and then 2 years in Guam. Spent 13 years at Great Lakes, IL as an instructor of Propulsion Engineering for the Navy. In 1990 returned to Minnesota and worked for Green Giant in Glencoe as the Chief Boiler Engineer and then Hutchinson Utilities as a plant operator. Now I am back to teaching for a company in Florida. We travel all over teaching in power plants for operation and maintenance. Married to Rose for the last 26 years. I have a daughter in California and a son in Chicago.
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2023-11-21 13:43:29
Craig Anderson
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Now photo
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Retired
Comment:
Retired after 36 years of law enforcement service as a Police Chief & Emergency Management Director. Married to my BEST friend Karen. We love family gatherings, hiking, Glacier National Park, bicycling, and golf.
Crime Prevention Fund BOD, Tournament Director, CPF Golf Classic fundraiser.
Retired after 36 years of law enforcement service as a Police Chief & Emergency Management Director. Married to my BEST friend Karen. We love family gatherings, hiking, Glacier National Park, bicycling, and golf.
Crime Prevention Fund BOD, Tournament Director, CPF Golf Classic fundraiser.
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2023-11-21 13:35:28
Tim Anderson
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Now photo
Marital status:
Married
Children:
6
Occupation:
Semi-retired
Comment:
Marital Status : Married second timeNumber of Children: 3 & 3Grandchildren: 2 and 10As I write this out it has been great to watch how many of you have responded. The 25th reunion was a lot of fun and it looks like there will be more attending this one. Thanks Organizers for the exceptional effort in getting this one going.
I left MN in ‘72 and had a fun and fulfilling career in the Air Force. Retired in ‘92 in the Black Hills of SD.
Amazing how many people believe SD is a southern state. We like to think our weather is in the “banana belt” as we get snow in the hills and very little in Rapid City.
Three kids from first marriage, Debbie 37, a pharmacy tech and student in Mpls, Susan 36, a police officer in Shreveport, LA, with first granddaughter, Bayleigh, and David 29, with second granddaughter, Kasey, en route to Minot, ND from AK. Close enough to visit. Yeah!
My three step kids blessed us with ten that are all in Rapid so we stay busy.
Have had several great trips the second time around. A honeymoon trip through CO and UT. Disney World a couple times. Texas. Alabama. Two Alaska cruises.
I’m less than an hour from some of the best skiing east of the Rockies until New England. And every August we get the sound of freedom, no not jets, the bike rally at Sturgis. I keep trying to recognize Roger Swedlund riding around, as for the 25th he rode in directly from Sturgis. Not as many golf courses as MN but enough to challenge. I’m bringing my clubs in Aug.
Memries, by Barbara Streisand , pretty much says it, “Can it be that it was all so simple then? “
Mid-August ought to be a real hoot in MN. See you then.
Marital Status : Married second timeNumber of Children: 3 & 3Grandchildren: 2 and 10As I write this out it has been great to watch how many of you have responded. The 25th reunion was a lot of fun and it looks like there will be more attending this one. Thanks Organizers for the exceptional effort in getting this one going.
I left MN in ‘72 and had a fun and fulfilling career in the Air Force. Retired in ‘92 in the Black Hills of SD.
Amazing how many people believe SD is a southern state. We like to think our weather is in the “banana belt” as we get snow in the hills and very little in Rapid City.
Three kids from first marriage, Debbie 37, a pharmacy tech and student in Mpls, Susan 36, a police officer in Shreveport, LA, with first granddaughter, Bayleigh, and David 29, with second granddaughter, Kasey, en route to Minot, ND from AK. Close enough to visit. Yeah!
My three step kids blessed us with ten that are all in Rapid so we stay busy.
Have had several great trips the second time around. A honeymoon trip through CO and UT. Disney World a couple times. Texas. Alabama. Two Alaska cruises.
I’m less than an hour from some of the best skiing east of the Rockies until New England. And every August we get the sound of freedom, no not jets, the bike rally at Sturgis. I keep trying to recognize Roger Swedlund riding around, as for the 25th he rode in directly from Sturgis. Not as many golf courses as MN but enough to challenge. I’m bringing my clubs in Aug.
Memries, by Barbara Streisand , pretty much says it, “Can it be that it was all so simple then? “
Mid-August ought to be a real hoot in MN. See you then.
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2023-11-21 13:28:16
Deborah Appleman
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Now photo
Marital status:
Married
Occupation:
Professor
Comment:
I often joke with my students about the fact that I'm a high school dropout with a PhD.
I left high school after our junior year and enrolled at the University of Minnesota under an early admission program. To tell the truth, I was driven more by a feeling of social awkwardness than intellectual hunger, so I anticipate this reunion with a bit of the social anxiety that drove me away.
After teaching high school English for 9 years in both Minneapolis and St. Paul, I earned a doctorate and began teaching at Carleton College, where this fall I will begin my 24th year. During my sabbaticals, I've also taught at Syracuse University, UC-Berkeley, and Minnesota State Correctional Facility-Stillwater, where I produced an anthology of creative writing of work by offenders serving life sentences. I've written 5 books about adolescents and literature.
I live happily in St. Paul with my husband John who, perhaps fittingly, is also a professor.
I often joke with my students about the fact that I'm a high school dropout with a PhD.
I left high school after our junior year and enrolled at the University of Minnesota under an early admission program. To tell the truth, I was driven more by a feeling of social awkwardness than intellectual hunger, so I anticipate this reunion with a bit of the social anxiety that drove me away.
After teaching high school English for 9 years in both Minneapolis and St. Paul, I earned a doctorate and began teaching at Carleton College, where this fall I will begin my 24th year. During my sabbaticals, I've also taught at Syracuse University, UC-Berkeley, and Minnesota State Correctional Facility-Stillwater, where I produced an anthology of creative writing of work by offenders serving life sentences. I've written 5 books about adolescents and literature.
I live happily in St. Paul with my husband John who, perhaps fittingly, is also a professor.
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2023-11-21 13:32:14
Steve Aretz
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Now photo
Marital status:
Married
Children:
3
Occupation:
Sales/Design
Comment:
I left Minneapolis in 1975, and moved to southern California. I started out in San Francisco, then LA . For the last 30 years, I’ve lived in San Diego with my beautiful wife of 31 years, Patti. We have 3 daughters; Danielle, aged 30, Rachel, 28 and Chloe, 13. Danielle and Rachel are married and Rachel, is expecting my 1st grandchild in September.
I have worked along side David LeSage, also a Park graduate, at a company called Stanford Sign and Awning for last 15 years. We make a good team as we sell signage to hospitals, restaurants, etc.
Furniture design has been a life long passion for me. I recently embarked on my own venture called Ember Lighting. I designed a collection of lamps that I am marketing to upscale design firms. Check out the website at emberlighting.com.
As I reflect back over the last 40 years since I graduated, I realize that watching my family branch out, fulfilling my love of design, playing a few rounds of golf as often as I can and spending time with my wife, life has been very sweet.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in August.
I left Minneapolis in 1975, and moved to southern California. I started out in San Francisco, then LA . For the last 30 years, I’ve lived in San Diego with my beautiful wife of 31 years, Patti. We have 3 daughters; Danielle, aged 30, Rachel, 28 and Chloe, 13. Danielle and Rachel are married and Rachel, is expecting my 1st grandchild in September.
I have worked along side David LeSage, also a Park graduate, at a company called Stanford Sign and Awning for last 15 years. We make a good team as we sell signage to hospitals, restaurants, etc.
Furniture design has been a life long passion for me. I recently embarked on my own venture called Ember Lighting. I designed a collection of lamps that I am marketing to upscale design firms. Check out the website at emberlighting.com.
As I reflect back over the last 40 years since I graduated, I realize that watching my family branch out, fulfilling my love of design, playing a few rounds of golf as often as I can and spending time with my wife, life has been very sweet.
Looking forward to seeing everyone in August.
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2023-11-21 13:33:29
Rondi Atkin
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Now photo
Marital status:
Single
Occupation:
college English teacher
Comment:
I moved to Chicago in 1979. In 1999 I returned to Minneapolis, went to grad school at the U, and received an MFA in creative writing. I now teach English at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, have been practicing t'ai-chi for several years, and the rest you'll have to ask me about at the reunion.
I moved to Chicago in 1979. In 1999 I returned to Minneapolis, went to grad school at the U, and received an MFA in creative writing. I now teach English at Minneapolis Community and Technical College, have been practicing t'ai-chi for several years, and the rest you'll have to ask me about at the reunion.
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2023-11-21 13:38:39
Gail Austin (Cooney)
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Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Dancer
Comment:
I used to be a doctor but now I am a dancer
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2023-11-21 13:29:06
Howie Bach
Marital status:
Married
Children:
3
Occupation:
pediatrician
Comment:
After 37 years in practice, I am retiring from clinical practice. It has been an honor to have served our community and see an entire generation develop from infancy to adulthood (and starting to see their children). I now have 3 married children and 7 grandchildren. What a joy!. I look forward to new adventures, more travel, and (believe it or not) going back to school to learn new things!
Warmest regards to the class of 1970! Hope to see you in the future.
After 37 years in practice, I am retiring from clinical practice. It has been an honor to have served our community and see an entire generation develop from infancy to adulthood (and starting to see their children). I now have 3 married children and 7 grandchildren. What a joy!. I look forward to new adventures, more travel, and (believe it or not) going back to school to learn new things!
Warmest regards to the class of 1970! Hope to see you in the future.
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2023-11-21 13:30:36
Patti Badiner (Malisow)
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Retired
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2023-11-21 13:34:36
Tom Bailey
Marital status:
Married
Children:
5
Occupation:
Retired
Comment:
After a long career in property, building, facilities management, construction project management, along with being a certified Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) Incident Commander, I retired in March of 2018. Our 5 kids and 3 grandkids keeps me out of trouble ..... most of the time
After a long career in property, building, facilities management, construction project management, along with being a certified Federal Emergency Management Association (FEMA) Incident Commander, I retired in March of 2018. Our 5 kids and 3 grandkids keeps me out of trouble ..... most of the time
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2023-11-21 13:31:03
Sara Baker
Marital status:
Divorced
Children:
2
Occupation:
umm, procrastinator?
Comment:
Thank you to the organizing committee for all the organizing.
Thank you to all my many classmates who have taken the time to share your profiles, reminiscences, and heartfelt condolences for those who are no longer with us.
Looking forward to seeing you tonight!
Thank you to the organizing committee for all the organizing.
Thank you to all my many classmates who have taken the time to share your profiles, reminiscences, and heartfelt condolences for those who are no longer with us.
Looking forward to seeing you tonight!
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2023-11-21 13:31:24
Steven Balick
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Marital status:
Married
Children:
1
Occupation:
Film & Video Production
Comment:
Moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1974, been here ever since.
Pictured with me is my wife of nearly 33 years and our 24 year old daughter at her college graduation in 2008.
Moved to the San Francisco Bay Area in 1974, been here ever since.
Pictured with me is my wife of nearly 33 years and our 24 year old daughter at her college graduation in 2008.
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2023-11-21 13:42:43
Connie Barnhart
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Marital status:
Married
Occupation:
Attorney
Comment:
Congratulations and THANK YOU to the Organizing Committee! You have done a great job!!
I have been practicing law for the last 30+ years, and now have my own law firm and am loving it. The details are on my website.
I am Blessed to have a wonderful husband, David Koontz, and we've been together 10 years.
As a community service, I'm working with some doctors and medical professionals on a website to help family caregivers for elderly loved ones -- many common issues that we all face. This project grew out of learning experiences in caring for my beloved Mother, who passed away last September at nearly age 94. She was very supportive and encouraging of this project during the last two years of her life, and it is dedicated in loving memory of her. The site has now been launched at: www.HelpingYouCare.com.
It would be great to see everyone in our Class again! It is fun reading all your bios and comments and briefly catching up. Look forward to reading more!
Congratulations and THANK YOU to the Organizing Committee! You have done a great job!!
I have been practicing law for the last 30+ years, and now have my own law firm and am loving it. The details are on my website.
I am Blessed to have a wonderful husband, David Koontz, and we've been together 10 years.
As a community service, I'm working with some doctors and medical professionals on a website to help family caregivers for elderly loved ones -- many common issues that we all face. This project grew out of learning experiences in caring for my beloved Mother, who passed away last September at nearly age 94. She was very supportive and encouraging of this project during the last two years of her life, and it is dedicated in loving memory of her. The site has now been launched at: www.HelpingYouCare.com.
It would be great to see everyone in our Class again! It is fun reading all your bios and comments and briefly catching up. Look forward to reading more!
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2023-11-21 13:37:00
Judy Barott (Thompson)
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Comment:
I've been happily married for 31 years to my wonderful husband Tom. We've been blessed with two great sons and a beautiful 11 year old granddaughter.
I've been happily married for 31 years to my wonderful husband Tom. We've been blessed with two great sons and a beautiful 11 year old granddaughter.
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2023-11-21 13:31:31
Irwin Barr
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Now photo
Marital status:
Married
Children:
3
Occupation:
medical doctor
Comment:
The picture is from my daughter Sadie's college graduation in 2009. After graduation she moved to Baltimore where she is working for an engineering firm. I have two other children Dan and Jennie. Dan is a struggling writer in Sacramento and Jennie took her UC-Berkeley degree and is living her dream on a ranch in the Montana high country. My wife Heidi and I have been married for nearly 27 years and have lived in Napa, California since 1990. I am an internist working for Kaiser Permanente and for the last 14 years have been Assistant Physician in Chief of a 450 physician group headquartered in Vallejo. Starting in January, 2010 I will be transitioning into a new job as Clinical Director of the Kaiser Sacramento Call Center. Heidi is a hospice nurse and author. We both enjoy regular hikes in the beautiful Napa Valley with our much loved german shepherd, Louie.
The picture is from my daughter Sadie's college graduation in 2009. After graduation she moved to Baltimore where she is working for an engineering firm. I have two other children Dan and Jennie. Dan is a struggling writer in Sacramento and Jennie took her UC-Berkeley degree and is living her dream on a ranch in the Montana high country. My wife Heidi and I have been married for nearly 27 years and have lived in Napa, California since 1990. I am an internist working for Kaiser Permanente and for the last 14 years have been Assistant Physician in Chief of a 450 physician group headquartered in Vallejo. Starting in January, 2010 I will be transitioning into a new job as Clinical Director of the Kaiser Sacramento Call Center. Heidi is a hospice nurse and author. We both enjoy regular hikes in the beautiful Napa Valley with our much loved german shepherd, Louie.
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2023-11-21 13:41:14
Bruce Bauer
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Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
International Manager
Comment:
40 years....
I smile as I sit and contemplate the years in SLP and the years since. There were MANY great times and laughs in SLP. I had a very good time in school…the Proms, Sadie Hawkinson Dance, football games, tearing around Park in my mother’s convertible and generally being normal.
Since 1970 life has been good. I attended Normandale but left before graduation as I thought I would be drafted. I was not drafted so I went back to the U of M... again not complete. 1975 I formed a partnership buying and selling natural foods. We started with 19 stores and about 30 products and four year later and over 100 outlets and 300 products I moved on. 1976 a girl from SLP, Mary Lamb, and I were married. Some may remember Mary and I dated in high school. We dated for seven years before we married. So I guess we are one of the most “together couples” …
In 1981 our son, Christopher was born and 3 years after Christopher, our daughter, Maggie was born. When our children were born Mary and I wanted a life where she could be home for the children – we did accomplish this and I am very grateful.
Christopher became a carpenter after working on fabulous log homes in northern Minnesota. Maybe you have seen John Anderson Log Home in Walter, MN? He is very good at his trade and has worked on several incredible homes and projects.
Maggie graduated from CSU, Colorado State Univ. with a degree in Animal Science four years ago. Since graduating she spent one year in a vet clinic in St. Paul. Maggie must have much of my blood for travel as she has visited many areas of the world and now is in Alaska for the second time.
1984 I joined a very small manufacturing company located Brooklyn Center. Today I still work for this company and currently I am the international manager. It has been a great job from my selfish perspective. I have traveled almost the entire globe and learned so much about how great people really are. The negative is that I have missed much in my family life. But I must say… I have some very nice photos. Photography has occupied much of my time and I justify the abnormal expense by NOT smoking or drinking…well some wine occasionally.
It will be great fun to see everyone.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." Mark Twain
40 years....
I smile as I sit and contemplate the years in SLP and the years since. There were MANY great times and laughs in SLP. I had a very good time in school…the Proms, Sadie Hawkinson Dance, football games, tearing around Park in my mother’s convertible and generally being normal.
Since 1970 life has been good. I attended Normandale but left before graduation as I thought I would be drafted. I was not drafted so I went back to the U of M... again not complete. 1975 I formed a partnership buying and selling natural foods. We started with 19 stores and about 30 products and four year later and over 100 outlets and 300 products I moved on. 1976 a girl from SLP, Mary Lamb, and I were married. Some may remember Mary and I dated in high school. We dated for seven years before we married. So I guess we are one of the most “together couples” …
In 1981 our son, Christopher was born and 3 years after Christopher, our daughter, Maggie was born. When our children were born Mary and I wanted a life where she could be home for the children – we did accomplish this and I am very grateful.
Christopher became a carpenter after working on fabulous log homes in northern Minnesota. Maybe you have seen John Anderson Log Home in Walter, MN? He is very good at his trade and has worked on several incredible homes and projects.
Maggie graduated from CSU, Colorado State Univ. with a degree in Animal Science four years ago. Since graduating she spent one year in a vet clinic in St. Paul. Maggie must have much of my blood for travel as she has visited many areas of the world and now is in Alaska for the second time.
1984 I joined a very small manufacturing company located Brooklyn Center. Today I still work for this company and currently I am the international manager. It has been a great job from my selfish perspective. I have traveled almost the entire globe and learned so much about how great people really are. The negative is that I have missed much in my family life. But I must say… I have some very nice photos. Photography has occupied much of my time and I justify the abnormal expense by NOT smoking or drinking…well some wine occasionally.
It will be great fun to see everyone.
"Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness." Mark Twain
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2023-11-21 13:37:11
Bruce Beatt
Marital status:
Divorced
Children:
2
Occupation:
Retired
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2023-11-21 13:28:52
Joey Beattie (Dubbe)
Marital status:
Single again
Children:
1
Occupation:
Esthetican
Comment:
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2023-11-21 13:39:36
Bonnie Belkin (Haskvitz)
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Now photo
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Editorial Manager for Federal Government Contractor
Editorial Manager for Federal Government Contractor
Comment:
I have been living on the East Coast since graduating high school. I went to Syracuse University in upstate New York, where I met my husband. After I graduated, we settled in Philadelphia, where our two sons were born. My husband’s work brought us to Washington, D.C., 21 years ago, which was a wonderful move and provided an exciting environment for us as a family. I don’t get back to Minnesota as often as I would like, but I do enjoy keeping up with all things Minnesota by watching state politics from Washington and seeing Coen brothers movies. Are there other St. Louis Park natives living in the D.C. area? I’d love to hear from you. I’m looking forward to the reunion—thanks to the organizers for putting this together.
I have been living on the East Coast since graduating high school. I went to Syracuse University in upstate New York, where I met my husband. After I graduated, we settled in Philadelphia, where our two sons were born. My husband’s work brought us to Washington, D.C., 21 years ago, which was a wonderful move and provided an exciting environment for us as a family. I don’t get back to Minnesota as often as I would like, but I do enjoy keeping up with all things Minnesota by watching state politics from Washington and seeing Coen brothers movies. Are there other St. Louis Park natives living in the D.C. area? I’d love to hear from you. I’m looking forward to the reunion—thanks to the organizers for putting this together.
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2023-11-21 13:40:06
Marilyn Bell (Hofler)
Marital status:
Married
Occupation:
Librarian
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2023-11-21 13:29:45
CHARLIE BELL
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Now photo
Marital status:
Married
Occupation:
GM Commercial Fleet Sales liaison on-site at GE - Retired
GM Commercial Fleet Sales liaison on-site at GE - Retired
Comment:
I look forward to seeing everyone at the BIG 50th!!
I look forward to seeing everyone at the BIG 50th!!
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2023-11-21 13:45:01
Kathy Beltrand (Therres)
Marital status:
Married
Children:
3
Occupation:
Customer Service Manager
Comment:
I have 3 beautiful daughters and 4 absolutely wonderful grandchildren.
My husband and I are huge Minnesota Twins Fans. We love to travel and love spending time with our family and friends.
I have 3 beautiful daughters and 4 absolutely wonderful grandchildren.
My husband and I are huge Minnesota Twins Fans. We love to travel and love spending time with our family and friends.
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2023-11-21 13:35:10
Linda Benson
Marital status:
Divorced
Occupation:
Quality Assurance Technician
Comment:
I worked for Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in the lab for 12 years as a computer operator. I then moved to Mission Viejo, CA and Laguna Hills, CA and lived there for 7 years. After that I lived in Mesa, AZ for a few years. I now work for a circuit board manufacturing company which mainly deals with aerospace companies. I enjoy traveling and water skiing.
I worked for Abbott-Northwestern Hospital in the lab for 12 years as a computer operator. I then moved to Mission Viejo, CA and Laguna Hills, CA and lived there for 7 years. After that I lived in Mesa, AZ for a few years. I now work for a circuit board manufacturing company which mainly deals with aerospace companies. I enjoy traveling and water skiing.
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2023-11-21 13:40:10
Gary Berg
Marital status:
Married
Children:
4
Occupation:
Retired NWA/Delta Airlines
Comment:
Retired in 2017 from Delta Airlines after 36 years of flying. 5 years flying for the Navy prior to that. 3 daughters, one son, one black lab, one yellow lab. Started practicing Law part time in 1991 (WM Mitchell). Currently a flight simulator instructor for Endeavor Airlines, a Delta subsidary. Fly part time for Executive Aviation Charter at Flying Cloud airport supporting the organ donation effort through Lifesource.
Retired in 2017 from Delta Airlines after 36 years of flying. 5 years flying for the Navy prior to that. 3 daughters, one son, one black lab, one yellow lab. Started practicing Law part time in 1991 (WM Mitchell). Currently a flight simulator instructor for Endeavor Airlines, a Delta subsidary. Fly part time for Executive Aviation Charter at Flying Cloud airport supporting the organ donation effort through Lifesource.
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Jim Bergeson
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Now photo
Marital status:
Married
Children:
3
Occupation:
Retired
Comment:
After graduation, I attended Normandale Community College for a year and then joined the Navy to “see the world”. When the Vietnam War ended, I qualified for an early release and finished up college at Gustavus. I was then hired by Kodak and transferred to Ohio where I met my wife of over thirty+ years. Six relocations later we landed in Des Moines and I joined IBM so that we could stay in this great place for raising a family.
We are now snowbirds spending our winters in Phoenix and summers in Des Moines. Our oldest son lives in Des Moines with his wife and our granddaughter. Our other son is a career officer in the Navy and is married with our second granddaughter. Our daughter was teaching at a Lutheran seminary in Hong Kong but is now back in the U.S. and will become a Lutheran pastor soon.
Favorite activities include hiking, fishing, travel, snow skiing and volunteering.
After graduation, I attended Normandale Community College for a year and then joined the Navy to “see the world”. When the Vietnam War ended, I qualified for an early release and finished up college at Gustavus. I was then hired by Kodak and transferred to Ohio where I met my wife of over thirty+ years. Six relocations later we landed in Des Moines and I joined IBM so that we could stay in this great place for raising a family.
We are now snowbirds spending our winters in Phoenix and summers in Des Moines. Our oldest son lives in Des Moines with his wife and our granddaughter. Our other son is a career officer in the Navy and is married with our second granddaughter. Our daughter was teaching at a Lutheran seminary in Hong Kong but is now back in the U.S. and will become a Lutheran pastor soon.
Favorite activities include hiking, fishing, travel, snow skiing and volunteering.
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2023-11-21 13:37:53
Mary Bergh (Navratil)
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Now photo
Marital status:
Single
Children:
2
Occupation:
Retired
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2023-11-21 13:38:18
Michael Bernick
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
VP-Finance & CFO
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2023-11-21 13:34:33
Bill Bernstein
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Marital status:
Married
Children:
3
Occupation:
Sr. Field Service Engineer
Comment:
Hello fellow classmates,
It has been fun to catch up viewing all of your profiles and pictures. I feel very fortunate, I am happy and life is good. My wife and 3 sons are also doing very well. I feel very lucky to have forged some outstanding friendships with a number of my St. Louis Park buddies and those friendships still continue. That pesky making a living gets in the way but I still try to fish, hunt and golf as much as possible.
I couldn't let Gary be the only one holding up a fish.
Best regards, Bill
Hello fellow classmates,
It has been fun to catch up viewing all of your profiles and pictures. I feel very fortunate, I am happy and life is good. My wife and 3 sons are also doing very well. I feel very lucky to have forged some outstanding friendships with a number of my St. Louis Park buddies and those friendships still continue. That pesky making a living gets in the way but I still try to fish, hunt and golf as much as possible.
I couldn't let Gary be the only one holding up a fish.
Best regards, Bill
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2023-11-21 13:36:51
David Bloomquist
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
retired
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2023-11-21 13:28:59
Lon Blumenberg
Marital status:
Married
Children:
3
Occupation:
Sales
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2023-11-21 13:43:46
Ute Boecker (Boeckler)
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Now photo
Marital status:
Married
Children:
4
Occupation:
Paraeducator
Comment:
4 grandchildren
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2023-11-21 13:35:54
Vicki Bonk (Roser)
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Now photo
Marital status:
Married
Children:
1
Occupation:
native plant habitat advocate, artist, office admin
native plant habitat advocate, artist, office admin
Comment:
Peace! Will be far-out to see SLP 60's classmates gathered together. Thanks reunion organizers. 40 years is a long trip. Hoping yours was mostly good and/or a learning experience. Will highlight some roads traveled since SLP. Went to the Minneapolis College of Art and Design - got into Earth Art. Lived in the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania at the Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy, served as Art Director, met my husband and our son was born there. A decade later, back to Minneapolis. Have enjoyed learning about the vital importance and beauty of native plant communities, an interest spurred by work at the Mpls. Nokomis Naturescape. This effort led to the Minneapolis Monarch Festival (monarchfestival.org). Am fortunate to share life with 2 good-hearted souls, Richard and Liam. We share interests in nature and art. A big change coming - Liam begins college this month. Currently, I bike commute to part-time work at a neighborhood wellness center. Keep the faith!
Peace! Will be far-out to see SLP 60's classmates gathered together. Thanks reunion organizers. 40 years is a long trip. Hoping yours was mostly good and/or a learning experience. Will highlight some roads traveled since SLP. Went to the Minneapolis College of Art and Design - got into Earth Art. Lived in the Pocono Mountains, Pennsylvania at the Himalayan Institute of Yoga Science and Philosophy, served as Art Director, met my husband and our son was born there. A decade later, back to Minneapolis. Have enjoyed learning about the vital importance and beauty of native plant communities, an interest spurred by work at the Mpls. Nokomis Naturescape. This effort led to the Minneapolis Monarch Festival (monarchfestival.org). Am fortunate to share life with 2 good-hearted souls, Richard and Liam. We share interests in nature and art. A big change coming - Liam begins college this month. Currently, I bike commute to part-time work at a neighborhood wellness center. Keep the faith!
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2023-11-21 13:32:02
Bob Brill
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Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Senior Vice President and General Counsel - Travel Leaders Group
Senior Vice President and General Counsel - Travel Leaders Group
Comment:
45 years seems impossible - but then I walk past a mirror. Aaargghhh! After High School, I went to the U of M and then Yale Law School. I married a British gal and have been married for 40 years. We have two children - our son and his wife are living in Ohio and our daughter lives in London - and we have three wonderful grandchildren. Where has the time gone? It will be great to see you all. I hope we have name tags - great big ones.
45 years seems impossible - but then I walk past a mirror. Aaargghhh! After High School, I went to the U of M and then Yale Law School. I married a British gal and have been married for 40 years. We have two children - our son and his wife are living in Ohio and our daughter lives in London - and we have three wonderful grandchildren. Where has the time gone? It will be great to see you all. I hope we have name tags - great big ones.
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2023-11-21 13:27:54
Carol Brockman
Marital status:
Single again
Occupation:
Medical Data Base Assistant
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2023-11-21 13:35:59
Marcia Brucciani
Marital status:
Single
Children:
1
Occupation:
Retired teacher
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2023-11-21 13:27:43
Juanita Bruemmer
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2023-11-21 13:28:23
Roxie Burns (Root)
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Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Retired Dental Hygienist
Comment:
Hello to All! I am very excited to visit with all my friends from High School Days. I graduated from Makato State College in 1974 with a degree in Dental Hygiene. I then spent the next 33 years working for 6 wonderful dentists in the Twin Cities area.
UPDATE!! 2019...I remet Tim Burns at our 40th Reunion. I was living in Alabama at the time, but moved back to Minnesota in 2012. In 2013 we went on a first date, and 5 years later in 2018 we married. I am a very happy person with this change in my Life. Between us, we have 4 grown children and spouses. And best of all, we have 8 funny, busy, intelligent wonderful grandchildren. I retired from Hygiene in 2016. Tim is still working at the main downtown Minneapolis Post Office. We are going on our first Snowbird trip to Alabama in February. Looking forward to seeing all of you! WOW, 50 years since we all walked the halls of good old St. Louis Park High School.
Hello to All! I am very excited to visit with all my friends from High School Days. I graduated from Makato State College in 1974 with a degree in Dental Hygiene. I then spent the next 33 years working for 6 wonderful dentists in the Twin Cities area.
UPDATE!! 2019...I remet Tim Burns at our 40th Reunion. I was living in Alabama at the time, but moved back to Minnesota in 2012. In 2013 we went on a first date, and 5 years later in 2018 we married. I am a very happy person with this change in my Life. Between us, we have 4 grown children and spouses. And best of all, we have 8 funny, busy, intelligent wonderful grandchildren. I retired from Hygiene in 2016. Tim is still working at the main downtown Minneapolis Post Office. We are going on our first Snowbird trip to Alabama in February. Looking forward to seeing all of you! WOW, 50 years since we all walked the halls of good old St. Louis Park High School.
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2023-11-21 13:41:27
STEPHEN BUSS
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Retired
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2023-11-21 13:29:33
Evan Calott
Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Airline Pilot
Comment:
I'll get back to you on this, just didn't want to miss the deadline!
I'll get back to you on this, just didn't want to miss the deadline!
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2024-11-06 15:08:55
Mike Cannon
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Marital status:
Married
Children:
2
Occupation:
Registered Nurse
Comment:
I have two great kids that are paying taxes, and contributing to society. I also have four wonderful grandchildren that love me. I have been married to my first Wife for 35 years, and life is good!
I have been a nurse for almost 30 years and am currently a Director of Nursing at Regions in St. Paul. Who would have thought I would have chosen the health profession when my only sport in High School was smoking in the bathroom.
I have two great kids that are paying taxes, and contributing to society. I also have four wonderful grandchildren that love me. I have been married to my first Wife for 35 years, and life is good!
I have been a nurse for almost 30 years and am currently a Director of Nursing at Regions in St. Paul. Who would have thought I would have chosen the health profession when my only sport in High School was smoking in the bathroom.
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2023-11-21 13:37:41
Laurel Caplan (Mankoff)
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Marital status:
Divorced
Children:
1
Occupation:
Retired
Comment:
My sweet son Jordan passed away when he was only 17 years old. I love and miss my son so much. RIP Jordan my darling.
My sweet son Jordan passed away when he was only 17 years old. I love and miss my son so much. RIP Jordan my darling.
What life lesson would you most like to share with others to remember you by?:
Appreciate your friends and family while they're here. Life is short!
Appreciate your friends and family while they're here. Life is short!
What unfulfilled activity or service to others do you still hope to accomplish someday?:
Just to live healthy as a vegan.
It's been 50 years since graduation. What is still on your bucket list?:
Good question...
Any big reveals before we get to the end of the book?:
I feel so great since I changed over to a Vegan diet.
I feel so great since I changed over to a Vegan diet.
Name a jingle from your childhood that still pops into your head today.:
"I am stuck on bandaids 'cause bandaids stuck on me".
"I am stuck on bandaids 'cause bandaids stuck on me".
If you moved from MSP, what caused you to leave this three seasons of Winter Wonderland and one season of construction?:
Never moved.
If you could do it all over again, what would you do?:
Spend more time with my wonderful mother, father, and loving son Jordan so much more.
Spend more time with my wonderful mother, father, and loving son Jordan so much more.
What advice would you give a 15-year-old just starting high school now?:
Study hard and play later.
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2024-03-12 15:25:38
Michael Cassidy
Marital status:
Married
Occupation:
Int'l Manager AIT Worldwide Logistics
Comment:
Married in 1983.
We lived in Denver area from 1993 to 2000.
Then we settled in Prior Lake.
Married in 1983.
We lived in Denver area from 1993 to 2000.
Then we settled in Prior Lake.
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2023-11-21 13:31:21
Carole Cera (Cera)
Marital status:
Committed Relationship
Occupation:
Social Worker/Therapist/Program Manager
Comment:
Not being so tech savvy Iwill need to figure out how to upload pictures.
Not being so tech savvy Iwill need to figure out how to upload pictures.
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2023-11-21 13:46:15
Pam Chaffee (Brothen)
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Now photo
Marital status:
Married
Children:
1
Occupation:
HR manager/consultant (retired)
Comment:
This is a great website. Thanks to the reunion committee for all of their hard work and creativity.
Forty years ago I was preparing to go to the U of M and I graduated six years later with degrees in child psych, social welfare and a teaching certification. I worked for a few years in child development, got married, and then returned to the U of M for graduate school in Industrial Relations (HR and labor relations). Following grad school, my son was born, and after years of working as a HR manager and consultant, and trying to juggle family and career, I was fortunate to be able to leave the corporate world and become a stay-at-home mom. That was the best job ever!
Recently my son graduated from St. Olaf College and my husband and I are thrilled to have him back home. I currently work with a friend in catering and also with my brother for an inner city youth leadership foundation. Life is good. I am so looking forward to seeing my classmates at the reunion.
This is a great website. Thanks to the reunion committee for all of their hard work and creativity.
Forty years ago I was preparing to go to the U of M and I graduated six years later with degrees in child psych, social welfare and a teaching certification. I worked for a few years in child development, got married, and then returned to the U of M for graduate school in Industrial Relations (HR and labor relations). Following grad school, my son was born, and after years of working as a HR manager and consultant, and trying to juggle family and career, I was fortunate to be able to leave the corporate world and become a stay-at-home mom. That was the best job ever!
Recently my son graduated from St. Olaf College and my husband and I are thrilled to have him back home. I currently work with a friend in catering and also with my brother for an inner city youth leadership foundation. Life is good. I am so looking forward to seeing my classmates at the reunion.
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2023-11-21 13:33:51