Alumni Blog

Tag: 2009

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    Megan Myhre

    Gustavus Emeritus Professor of English Larry Owen and Cheryl Downey ’66 were married on November 14, 2012.  Forty-three Gusties were in attendance including 11 former students of Professor Owen, and flowers were designed by Liesl Batz ’90. Pictured with Owen and Downey is Downey’s daughter Ariel and son Christopher ’09.

  • Kavan Rogness ’09

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    Erin Wilken

    On January 14, Kavan Rogness ’09 began a new job at Verisk Health in Eden Prairie, MN as a project manager.

  • Amanda Capelle ’09

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    Erin Wilken

    Amanda Capelle ’09 recently accepted a Data Analyst position at Hardwick Day, Inc., an enrollment optimization firm that works exclusively with private nonprofit colleges (including the one and only Gustavus!) to ensure the success and vitality of private education across the country. She is looking forward to doing her part to protect the private liberal arts…

  • Alumni in Alaska and Gusties at a Bridal Shower

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    Erin Wilken

    Nicole Paris ’09 recently ran into Gustie Grad, Kim Braun ’11, in Denali Alaska. Also ran into Gusties at Nicole’s bridal shower in Minneapolis – Emme Mohn McRae ’09, Jill Koppleman ’09 and Dara Pemble ’09.

  • Nicole Parris ’09

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    Erin Wilken

    Nicole Parris ’09 got married on October 20th, 2012 to Joshua L. Jacobs in Florence Arizona at the Windmill Winery. She also moved to Yuma Arizona where her husband is stationed at as a Marine.

  • Portland Area Gusties Gather

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    Megan Myhre

    Portland, OR Gusties Gathered for coffee and sweets to kick off the holiday season! If you are interested in assisting with more Portland Gustavus alumni events in the future, feel free to contact Sharon Delcambre (sharonclarejaffe@gmail.com) or Kate Ellingsen (ksellingsen@gmail.com) with any questions. A photo of a few attendees: Ben Wolf ’11, Sharon Delcambre ’06, Kaija Daniel-Hoffman ’09, Kate…

  • Adam King Butler and Kayla Flynn ’08, ’09

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    Erin Wilken

    Adam King Butler ’08 and Kayla Flynn ’09 were married on September 29, 2012 at Mount Olivet Lutheran Church West Campus in Victoria, MN. They now reside in Minnetonka, MN.

  • TROY! The Musical

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    Erin Wilken

    After writing and directing the fastest selling production of the 2012 MN Fringe Festival, History major Maggie K. Sotos (class of 2009) is remounting her hit comedy, “TROY! The Musical”. This zany, toe-tapping crowd favorite earned a 5 Star, “Must See” Rating from the critics, and features a variety of Gustavus alums. Fellow Gusties include:…

  • Kirsten Ruser Boeh ’09

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    Erin Wilken

    Kirsten Ruser Boeh ’09 is an Administrative Assistant in the Department of Biology at Marquette University in Milwaukee, WI.

  • TROY! A Musical and Gustie Alumni

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    Erin Wilken

     Maggie K. Sotos ’09, is happy to announce the official remount of her original 2012 MN Fringe Festival smash hit show titled “TROY! A Musical” in December at The Bryant-Lake Bowl in Minneapolis. Love, war and jazz hands! This musical retelling of the Trojan War follows lovers Paris and Helen through ten years of war…