Alumni Blog

Year: 2014

  • Laura Groenjes Mitchell ’09

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    Laura Groenjes Mitchell ’09 is a Personalized Field Manager for the Office of School Reform and Innovation in Denver Public Schools.

  • Eric and Danielle Tollefson Miller ’08 ’09

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    Eric Cassady Miller ’08 and Danielle Tollefson Miller ’09 were married at Christ Chapel on Feb. 2, 2013 (reception was at AmericInn Mankato). Funny story: They had a smooth wedding rehearsal – everyone was told where to stand and the plans for the ceremony were mapped out. At the very end of the rehearsal, the pastor…

  • Derek Kaufman ’99

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    This past December (2013), Derek Kaufman ’99 attended the Google Teacher Academy in Stockholm Sweden. Elin Ahlden (’99) and her family provided room and board for him the entire week.               The GTA is a free professional development experience designed to help primary and secondary educators from around the globe…

  • Amanda Marotz Roemer ’00

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    Amanda Marotz Roemer ’00 graduated with a Masters in Counseling from the University of Nebraska at Omaha on 12/21/12 and obtained her PLMHP in March 2014. Now working in community based mental health, with an emphasis in severe and persistent mental health diagnoses.

  • Kelley Harris Morse ’04

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    Kelley Harris Morse ’04 married Jeffrey Morse of Boston on December 7, 2013 and honeymooned in Argentina. The couple resides in Beverly, Massachusetts.

  • Lynnea Isum ’94

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    Lynnea Isum ’94 is teaching German in Chesapeake, Virginia. She was in Germany from 2002-2011 and returned to the U.S. to get her teaching license and a master’s in teaching ESL. Lynnea will graduate from Regent University in Virginia Beach in May. “I am always thankful for my Gustavus education and that it grew my vision…

  • To the Class of 1964:

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    Yes, our 50th reunion is creeping closer. We would love anybody that was at Gustavus between 1960-64 to join us for this reunion! Even if you were with us for only one year, please come. It is difficult to show up all alone, so try to find someone you knew/known to join you. You can…

  • Perry J. Schroeder ’70

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    Perry Schroeder ’70 retired from Watonwan County in St. James, MN, after nearly 34 years. Perry and his wife Linda will be moving to Brunswick, Georgia soon.

  • Sean O’Brien ’01

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    Gustavus Alumni

    Sean O’Brien ’01 received an MBA degree from St. Cloud State University in Spring of 2014.

  • 1984 Hockey Team Celebrates the 30th Anniversary of Their MIAC Championship

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    The 1984 hockey team gathered back on campus February 15th to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their MIAC Championship team. The evening began with a reception for the players and their guests where old memories and stories were told over and over again. Next up was watching the Gustie men’s team play a very entertaining…