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  • 1962 Gals Meet in San Francisco

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    pkauffma

    Five San Francisco Bay Area Gusties, class of 1962 gathered at the St. Francis Yacht Club to welcome visiting fellow classmate Audrey Kramer from Chanhassen, Minn. Pictured Left to right:  Judy Flom Shoemaker-Hill, Lonnie Olsen Pristavok, Karen Anderson, Joan Rahm Roy, Linda Johnson Blanding, Audrey Kylander Kramer.

  • Get to Know a Gustie: Dan Michel ’90

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    jalper

    Grad Year: 1990 Major: Theatre     Hometown: Hopkins, MN     Current City: Chicago, IL What is your first Gustavus memory? Arriving with a broken arm my freshman year. What was your favorite class? Dramatic Theory with Rob Gardner. What was your favorite on campus event while you were at Gustavus? Christmas in Christ Chapel. What do you…

  • Class Officer Spotlight: Rebecca Ihnen ’16

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    aerick13

    Written by Cathy Villars Harms ‘85 The featured Class Officer for this quarter is Rebecca Ihnen.  Last newsletter we shared the story about Owen Sammelson ’58 and how he has successfully reached participation rates over 60% in his class with his personal touch. Now we learn about a plan to engage one of our newest…

  • Get to Know a Gustie: Todd Krough ’85

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    jalper

    Grad Year: 1985 Major: Business Administration Hometown: Born in St. Peter, MN Current City: Plymouth, MN What is your first Gustavus memory?  Going to a Gustavus Football game to see my Grandfather coach. What was your favorite class and/or professor and why?  Several Economics classes all taught by Leonall Andersen. What do you miss most about your time…

  • Get to Know a Gustie: Jane Norman-Leitzman ’69

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    jalper

    Grad Year: 1969 Major: English Hometown: Minnetonka, MN Current City: St. Joseph, MN What is your first Gustavus memory?  Probably move-in time. Mr Knautz trying to teach us the Gustie rouser! What was your favorite class and/or professor and why? Esby, Dr. Alexis, Dr Suderman, Larry Owen, Dr. Clark. What do you miss most about your…

  • Epsilon Pi Alpha Gusties

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    pkauffma

    This photo is of Alec Donnelly ’19 with his cabin neighbor, Wayne Farnberg ’52.  Alec had always known Wayne was a Gustie, but when he found out Alec was an Eppie, he not only found his Eppie sweater, but gave it to him!

  • Sophie Donnelly ’13 wedding

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    pkauffma

    On September 30 Sophie Donnelly married Samuel Schmid in Alexandria, MN.  A number of Gusties were in attendance, pictured below are: Front Row- Brenda Frisk Erikstrup ’86, Alec Donnelly, ’19, Renee Radjenovich Donnelly, ’88, Gina Palma, ’13, Brittany Corson, ’13, Marty Schmitz, ’13 Jordan Noble ’14, Amanda Woodhull, ’12 Abby Rothenbuehler Grey ’13, and Ethan…

  • Class Officer Spotlight: Owen “Sam” Sammelson ’58

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    aerick13

    By Jane Norman Leitzman ’69 An Adirondack chair beside a garden of flowers seems an appropriate setting for this humble Gustavus pillar, Owen Sammelson ’58. Known by many in our community as “Sam,” this man has had much to do with charting the course of alumni giving. When my daughter Karla went to work for…

  • Harold LeVander, Jr. ’62

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    pkauffma

    Marquis Who’s Who, the world’s premier publisher of biographical profiles, is proud to name Harold P. LeVander Jr. ’62, a Lifetime Achiever. An accomplished listee, Mr. LeVander celebrates many years’ experience in his professional network, and has been noted for achievements, leadership qualities, and the credentials and successes he has accrued in his field. As…

  • Katelyn Johnson Hollaway ’10

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    pkauffma

    Bryan and Katelyn (Johnson ’10) Hollaway welcomed their son, Landon John, born on September 1, 2017.