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A Mini Gustavus Reunion in LaQuinta, CA

Long time, good friends with Gustavus roots, gathered in LaQuinta, CA last spring. Shown L-R: Ken Rholl ‘76, Paula Neumann ‘75, Bradford Roberts ‘76, Deb Miller Duffy ’76, and Dennis Duffy ‘74.

1981 Nurses Gather

In early September, the 1981 Nurses gathered together for a two-day reunion.  The first day they gathered at the home of Becky Redepenning Diekmann’s home in Lake Elmo and day two they got together at the Como Park Conservatory.  A good time was had by all! Back Row: L to R: Becky Redepenning Diekmann (in […]

1995 Gusties Gone Gulf

In August 2019, members of the class of 1995 and of the women’s basketball team, gathered for their 25th annual “Gusties Gone Gull” weekend. The weekend was renamed “Gusties Gone Gulf” since the ladies relocated this year from Gull Lake, MN to Fort Myers, FL. Pictured from L – R: Back row- Sarah Cox Bowman, […]

1974 Gusties Gather for mini reunion

  These 1974 classmates (and spouses) enjoyed a mini reunion on Lake Minnetonka.  Pictured left to right are Susan Ahlcrona ’74, Mike Kimitch, Sue Swanson Kimitch ’74, Denny Trooien ’74, Sue Johnson Fox ’74, Lee Skold, and Peg Bronkala Skold ’74.

Gusties at the Boston Marathon

While Kristin Paap Genet ’96 (pictured left) was running the Boston Marathon in April, at about mile 22, she spied a Gustavus sweatshirt, so she stopped for a high five and a picture! The other person pictured (right) is Andrea Rime ’87, who lives in Boston.  A fun alumni moment!

Larson ’14 – Reynolds ’14 Wedding

Sarah Larson ’14 and Ben Reynolds ’14 were married on July 28, 2018.  A large group of Gustie friends helped them celebrate!

Gusties Gather in Scottsdale

This group of Gusties gathered in Scottsdale, AZ to listen to Paul Robelia’s son, Jackson, perform with the Luther Band. Pictured left to right are:   Paul Robelia ’91, Allison Hoff Robelia ’92, Celia Napton (Future Gustie Class of ’23), Kris Robelia Oppegard ’93, Julie Haiwick ’92, Beth Robelia Napton ’93, Eric Oppegard ’92, Darin Napton […]

Erickson – Huepenbecker wedding

Several family and friends gathered at the wedding of  Kirstin Erickson ’13 and Tom Huepenbecker ’15 on August 11, 2018.

1970 Lady Gusties Celebrate 70!

A group of 1970 classmates who get together regularly, gathered this summer to celebrate their 70th birthdays! They also celebrated the life of their friend, Nancy Preston Endsley, who passed away last December. Pictured l-r back: Beth Englund Anderson, Susan Shearer, Diane Mickleson Brady, Linda Frank Bovy, Linda Gilkey Lichty L-r front: Gail Linnell Ehlen, […]

10th Annual “Camp Gustie”

This group of mostly 1998 grads gather each year for their annual “Camp Gustie” in Baraboo, Wisconsin – this is their 10th year!  Families travel from Chicago, Denver, and Minneapolis.  Included in the picture are: Peter Vickerman-1999 Erika Jeffrey Vickerman-1998 Michael Thiede 1999 Stephanie Johs Thiede 1998 Becky Moen Pirius-1998 (not pictured)Landon Pirius-1998 Jen Breutzmann […]

1961 Gusties Gather

1961 Gusties, Bruce Warner, Doug Holmen, Jim & Pat(Maedl) Krough, & David Wettergren gathered for a overdue luncheon.

Dr. Jamesetta Newland ’72 Inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing

Dr. Jamesetta Alexander Newland ’72 was inducted as a Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing in October at the Marriott Marquis in Washington, DC. This is one of the highest honors in the world that is given to a nurse. The Academy “serves the public and the nursing profession by advancing health policy and […]

Gusties at Heritage Classic Golf Tournament

Six Gusties gathered recently at the Minnesota Valley Country Club as part of the Heritage Classic Golf Tournament. Shown left to right: Rick Clevette (’80), Cathy Henderson Clevette (’80), Judson Heitner (’80), Tracy Koeger Heitner (’82), Anne Juhl Legeros (’82), and Nick Legeros (’77). Judd Heitner was the defending champion, having won the tournament in […]

Clay Man Soo Sletta

Clay Man Too Sletta’18 is performing one of the leads in Theatre Mu’s production “The Korean Drama Addict’s Guide to Loosing Your Virginity” at Theater Mu at Park Square Theatre in St. Paul. Theater Mu is dedicated to presenting the Asian American experience onstage.  Here is the link to the production: http://www.muperformingarts.org/production/the-korean-drama-addicts-guide-to-losing-your-virginity/