Alumni Blog

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  • Laura MacBride ’05

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    Erin Wilken

    In the Summer 2012 issue of the Gustavus Quarterly, the last paragraph of Steve Walderhauser’s “From the Editor” text asks Gusties to send in our most surprising/ironic/funny/eerie/off-the-wall Gustie sighting. I hope this is an appropriate place to send in my sighting! In December 2008, I took a road-trip with my mother to see relatives in…

  • Chandelier Roommate Reunion

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    Erin Wilken

    Chandelier Roommate Reunion (along with significant others and future Gusties) in Stillwater, MN! Back Row (Left to Right): Jonathan Bruemmer ’04, Justin DeYonge, Abbie Peterson DeYonge ’04, Dan Brandt ’04, Seth Midura ’04, Jason Ide. Front Row (Left to Right): Jamie Regenscheid Bruemmer ’04, Andrea Wellman ’04, Jessie Case ’04, Jess Brandanger Midura ’04, Krystal…

  • Sarah Nerland Sparks ’03

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    Erin Wilken

    Sarah Nerland Sparks ’03 welcomed baby Chelsea who was born on Oct 7, 2011. Sarah is now a stay at home mom.

  • Lori Horecka Bird ’83 and Paul Peterson ’94

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    Erin Wilken

    Paul Peterson ’94 and Lori Horecka Bird ’83 were two of the first graduates to receive their Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership at Minnesota State University, Mankato on May 5, 2012. Paul is currently the Principal of St. Peter High School, and Lori is the Director of the Center for Mentoring & Induction in…

  • Blake Theisen ’08

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    Erin Wilken

    Blake Theisen ’08 is proud to have have completed his Master of Science Degree in Human Performance from St. Cloud State University.  

  • Laura Kuehn Richard ’83

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    Erin Wilken

    Laura Kuehn Richard ’83 – Died April 27, 2012 in Santa Fe NM as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on April 6. She is survived by her mother, twin sister, and her husband Paul ’82 who lives in Taos, NM.

  • Wade Gustafson ’99

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    Erin Wilken

    Wade Gustafson ’99 married Cara Germain on 4/21/2012 in Winnebago, MN.

  • Jeff Erickson ’93

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    Erin Wilken

    Jeff Erickson ’93 was named 2012 MN Assistant Principal of the Year by MASSP (MN Association of Secondary School Principals) and recently traveled to Washington, D.C. with other state honorees from across the nation for the NASSP conference and awards gala. Jeff had a chance to network with other educators and also spent time on…

  • Heidi Wensink ’11

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    Erin Wilken

    Heidi Wensink ’11 graduated with a Master of Arts in Teaching from the University of Southern California in May. Heidi also got engaged to Allen Cooley this past Thanksgiving (11/24/11).

  • Allison Hawley March ’03

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    Erin Wilken

    Allison Hawley March ’03 was inducted in April 2012 as an alumni member of Delta Omega, the honorary society for graduate studies in public health. Allison is a 2009 graduate of the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, with an MPH in Public Health Administration and Policy.