Alumni Blog

Tag: 2010

  • Tony Yang ’10

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    Erin Wilken

    Tony Yang ’10 has almost finished P1 year of Pharmacy School in Searcy, Arkansas!

  • Samantha Maranell ’10

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    Erin Wilken

    Samantha Maranell ’10 just completed two years of service with the Peace Corps in Samoa where she taught English and Reading in a rural primary school in the village of Falefa. After returning home, she had a piece entitled “Raised by Wolves” published in the online travel magazine Hackwriters. She is now applying for graduate…

  • Kirsten Bouma and Amanda Schreiner ’10, ’10

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    Erin Wilken

    Kirsten Bouma ’10 and Amanda Schreiner ’10 were married on October 20, 2012. The ceremony was performed at the United Congregational Church of Christ of Iowa City. Both attend the University of Iowa for Music Therapy and Library and Information Science, respectively. They currently reside in Coralville, IA.

  • 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:…

  • Sam Paulson ’10

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    Erin Wilken

    Sam Paulson ’10 recently got a new job in a different division of John Deere. Sam transitioned from doing customer support for John Deere’s automated machine control and documentation systems to supporting dealers on issues with the Crop Care platform (self-propelled sprayers and tillage equipment). He moved from the AMS office in Urbandale, IA to the…

  • Gustie Musicians

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    Erin Wilken

    A few Gustie music majors meet up for a mini-reunion in St. Paul! All three have been active in the St. Paul music scene, subbing in orchestras, teaching lessons, and playing for local churches! Photo: Brit Barkholtz ’12, Abbie Johnson ’11, Ashley Tibbetts ’10

  • Bradley and Kayla Elbert Abell ’10,’11

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    Erin Wilken

    Bradley Abell ’10 Kayla Elbert Abell ’11 got married at Gustavus Adolphus College on August 18, 2012! They met in Chapel Choir back in 2008, got engaged in the chapel, and got married in the same chapel. Gustavus will always have a special place in their hearts.

  • Jennifer Forrest ’10

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    Erin Wilken

    Jennifer Forrest ’10 has completed a year of AmeriCorps in Minneapolis as a Financial Literacy Coach and has relocated to Fairfax, Virginia to continue her career with IT company CGI.

  • Bradley and Kayla Elbert Abell ’10,’11

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    Erin Wilken

    Bradley Abell ’10 got married at GAC August 18th, 2012 to Kayla Elbert ’11. They are now living in West Lafayette, IN. Brad is pursuing his PhD in Physics and Kayla is a preschool teacher teaching 3 and 4 year old children.

  • Drew and Angel Matthes Yackel ’10,’10

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    Erin Wilken

    Drew ’10 and Angel Yackel ’10 moved from St. Paul, MN to Oro Valley, AZ last month. Drew is completing his required year-long internship at Resurrection Lutheran Church. Angel is working as a Clinical Instructor for Pima Medical Institute’s nursing program in Tucson.