Alumni Blog

Author: Megan Myhre

  • Class of 1963 Reunion Committee

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    Megan Myhre

    The class of 1963 Reunion Planning Committee met on Thursday, November 8, 2012 at ASI. What a great class? They will have a blast at their 50th Reunion on May 31 and June 1! First Row: Dorothy Jacobson Delegard, Sandy Brown Johnston, Ginny Larson Jones, Liz Stohl Baugh. Second Row: Mary Carlstrom Strand, Barb Lindberg Arlander, Kathy…

  • Tunnel Tours on Homecoming!

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    Megan Myhre

    Where is Chris Price ’02, and what is he painting?  To find out, make a gift and take the Tunnel Tour at Homecoming 2012! To make your gift count – go to:  https://gustavus.edu/give/ To register for Homecoming Reunions – go to: https://gustavus.edu/forms/homecoming2012

  • Dean Hyers ’88 and Pete Machalek ’89

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    Megan Myhre

    Dean Hyers ’88 sold his interactive media company (Digital Café) so he could direct an an independent movie (Bill’s Gun Shop) that got released by Warner Brother’s. Dean then became a spy-trainer, teaching acting to US and Canadian undercover agents at a federal spy school. This inspired Dean to take his knowledge of presence and presenting into corporate America, where he coached $2 billion of winning sales pitches. Co-developed with Pete Machalek…

  • Class of 1963 Ladies gather at ASI

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    Megan Myhre

    Women from the Class of 1963 met at the American Swedish Institute yesterday for lunch at FIKA, the cafe at ASI. The group meets once a year for lunch, and had a fun time catching up, giving updates, and had a great cup of coffee.

  • Steve Parry ’84

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    Megan Myhre

    Singer/Songwriter Steve Parry ’84 was part of the artist lineup, over Labor Day weekend,  for Storyhill Fest 2012.   Steve performed as part of a singer/songwriter set with respected folk artists Carrie Elkin and Shannon Wurst.   Storyhill Fest is a family friendly two-day folk festival that takes place every Labor Day Weekend in Deerwood, MN and…

  • 1978 Dormmates

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    Megan Myhre

    Old 1978 dormmates, Scotty Johnson, “Rube” (Rob) Anderson, Jim Johnson,  and Steve Ledin, met up at the Northeastern Bar in Cloquet, MN on 18 Aug 2012. Jim retired in May 2012 from the FAA after 20 years as an air traffic controller and is an ’empty nester’ with his wife Nancy Miller Johnson ’79 in…

  • Gusties Gather

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    Megan Myhre

    A cottage meeting was held at Brad Hanson’s ’76 on Wednesday, August 21. It was a fun gathering. Attendees are listed from left to right: Front Row:  Jacque Brunsberg ’81, Rad Royer ’77, Tina Wold Royer ’78, Susan Hanson, Craig Nelson ’70, Doug Scheunemann ’68 Back Row:  Brad Hanson ’76, Morgan Schlief ’78, Shannon Schlief,…

  • Seattle Gusties Gather at a Twins v. Mariners Game

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    Megan Myhre

    Seattle Gusties gathered together for some baseball fun on August 17 at Safeco Field for a Twins v. Mariners game. Here are a few photos from the fun event!          

  • George Olson ’51, Jim Olson ’84, and Rachel Olson ’16

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    Megan Myhre

    Three Gustie Generations converge on campus the week June 17th, 2012.  Reverand George A. Olson ’51 was on campus for the Augustana Heritage event and Jim Olson ’84 was on campus to help his daughter Rachel B. Olson ’16 register for classes as she’ll be an incoming freshman this fall at Gustavus.

  • Bob Wieman ’47

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    Megan Myhre

    On May 5, 2012, Bob Wieman’s children gave him a 90th birthday party–it was a smash–75 guests.  Among many good things that happened, Bob was given a CITY OF ST PAUL PROCLAMATION  by Mayor Christopher Coleman.