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Tag: 1978

  • Mark Thomsen ’78

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    Erin Wilken

    Mark A. Thomsen, a ’78 Gustie graduate, is a Friend of Music at Gustavus. Music was an important part of my Gustavus experience as it helped me to find myself, learn and grow with the talents that I have been given. After a career that has spanned close to 30 years in opera, singing all…

  • Three Generations of Gusties!

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    Erin Wilken

    Three generations of Gusties gather in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Back row: Audrey Joslin ’06, Anna (Shallue) Olson ’06, Johanna Johnson ’05, Kari Lipke ’98, Rev. Peter Ruggles ’78 Middle row: Sharon Jaffe ’06, Dorea Ruggles ’06, Betsy Appleton ’05, Amy Janssen ’06 Front row: Rev. Donald Conrad ’50, Ann Ruggles (attended 1953-54), Howard Ruggles ’54

  • Jon Hachfeld ’78

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    Erin Wilken

    I will receive recognition in the January 2011 editions of Mpls St Paul and Twin Cities Business magazines. The recognition is for overall client satisfaction, and the name for the award is “Five Star Wealth Manager”. It is a designation given to the top financial professionals in a given area of the country. In my…

  • Jaeger Gusties Gather at Wedding

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    Erin Wilken

    A recent wedding attracted a large group of Gustie alumni. Front row, from left: Kevin Jaeger (father of the Bride),’78; Kirk Jaeger, ’78; Dwight Jaeger, ’53; Audrey Anderson Jaeger, ’55; Mary Jaeger, ’82; Patti Lund Jaeger, ’78; Leslee Jackels Jaeger, ’83; Cameron Jaeger, 2013; Pat Jaeger Banitt, x56; Elizabeth Hultberg Jaeger, ’85 Back row, from…

  • John Anderson ’78

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    Erin Wilken

    I work for MassMutual Financial Group as Enterprise Architect for their Life, Annuity, Disability, Executive Benefits, and Long Term Care product lines (both individual and group), and their Distribution and Broker/Dealer divisions. Yes, I’m a little on the busy side! In my spare time, I find time to accompany local music students on piano, play…