Alumni Blog

Year: 2021

  • Barbara Stransky ’72

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    Barbara Stransky, ’72 recently retired after 44 years of teaching special education in 2016. She is excited to dedicate more time and be active in women’s groups at church, quilting, and participating in meal preparation for others.

  • Arla Prestin ’72

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    Arla Prestin ’72 shares, “Hello from Eau Claire, WI, class of ’72! I have officially retired from elementary teaching but find myself using some of the same skills as a grandmother of 4-Year-old twins. Like their great-grandma, they join me in being twins! I still do aerobics and am involved in church activities (food pantry,…

  • Tim Bergman ’08

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    Tim Bergman ’08 is currently County Manager of Lake County. Tim is responsible for professional work and effective implementation of formal plans, oversight, and direction of internal County operations to meet the Board of County Commissioner’s goals and objectives. Additionally, Tim works in partnership with other employees, departments/divisions, external entities, and the public by delivering…

  • Emily Abello ’64

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    Emily Abello ’64 shares that she has just returned from a week in Wisconsin. During her time there, she enjoyed soaking in the beautiful fall foliage- something scarce in California! And as always, “Go, Gustavus!”.

  • Jessica Bartell ’05

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    Jessica Bartell ’05 has accepted a new position as the Purchasing Manager at ProMach- Brenton Engineering in Carlos, MN. Starting in 1987, ProMatch is a packing company dedicated to supplying the global market with high-quality designs, packing, and software/engineering services. Jessica says she is looking forward to this new opportunity.

  • Elizabeth Sulik ’68

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    Elizabeth Sulik ’68 has, after many years, retired from the health care industry. The last year and a half was a challenge for her but is excited for what is to come. In the meantime, Elizabeth is looking forward to playing more golf and spending quality time with her grandchildren.

  • Jason McDonald

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      Jason McDonald ’97 is the Department Coordinator & Accommodated Testing Coordinator at Macalester College in Saint Paul, MN. As Department Coordinator, he oversees the Math, Statistics, and Computer Science departments as well as the Disability Services department at the college. He spends his free time traveling, attending concerts, learning to play guitar, and spending…

  • Julia Dittberner

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    Julia Stein Dittberner ’02 is currently a Contract Attorney at McAfee & Taft in Oklahoma City, OK. One of the largest and most experienced FAA aviation groups in the United States, Julia represents local, national, and international clients on a variety of aviation matters. Documentation of aircraft transactions, aircraft title and registration matters, closing, and…

  • David Knoll

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    David Knoll ’83 is currently the Director of Finance & Operations at Wayzata Community Church in Wayzata, MN. David is also the Director of Church Operations and Administration for the Church’s Business Office.

  • David Savage

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    David Savage ’01 is an Associate Professor at the University of California, Berkeley in Berkeley, CA., and was appointed as Investigator for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI). More details are available here: HHMI.org