page on Facebook as a platform for showcasing the best Austin has to offer, with community support and pride.
pursued her passion after AHS for art and building relationships through Riverland Community College’s cosmetology program, graduating in 1999. She now is the long-time owner of The Style Lounge Salon in downtown Austin and is a cofounder of The MOD Medspa downtown.
Outside of the salon and spa, Haney is passionate about supporting local businesses, which is why she founded the popular
Bartholomew served in his senior year as the Austin Packers cross-country captain and was the Big 9 Conference champion for track in the 400-meter dash. His long-time passion for snowboarding and the mountains drew him to attend college and run track at Western State University in Colorado.
After working in business/marketing for the U.S. Postal Service, he moved to real estate and quickly became one of Minnesota’s top producers.
He is the founder of Nord/Haus Real Estate Group, a boutique real-estate brokerage focused on luxury service at every price point. He also is the co-founder of a veteran-owned mortgage brokerage, Rise Home Loans.
Both companies are in downtown Austin and support local philanthropic endeavors, including Austin High’s Packer Pantry along with other education and sports programs in Austin Public Schools.
His greatest joy is raising two daughters with his wife Carley (Sheimo) Bartholomew, Class of 2007, while restoring and living in one of Austin’s historic mid-century modern homes.
Circle Time Rug, $681.07, Michelle Holt
Learners Improvements Needed for Infants & Toddlers, $816.30, Suzanne Rymer
Tactile Bar & Body Playground Apron, $750, Lindsey Dahlstrom & Kim Potter
Enticing Summer Reading: Providing Engaging Summer Reading Options for Students, $500, Gretchen Erickson
Advanced Academics & Talent Development Collaborative Problem-Solving Activities, $496.68, Jamie Zielke
Headphones for Banfield students, $681
$1,200, Jer Osgood and Josh McRae
Banfield Kindergarten Play Centers, $6,851.94, Katie Keller
sey Schaefer, Ashley McLaren, Brandon Drescher, Andrea McKichan, Chrissy Holtberg and Dean Burzinski
Math and Reading Family Engagement Activities, $2,684.10, Chrissy Holtberg and Kristen Wilker
Big Kid Phonics, $500, Kristen Wilker
Decodable Books, $500, Nicole Edwards
Literacy Centers, $442, Abby Akkerman
Sensory Grant, $1,820, Kendra Hotchkiss
Social-Emotional Tools and Books,
$268.21, Emily Beaver
Number Sense, $550.66, Maria Mickelson and Janene Lunning
Headphones for Neveln Students, $785, Jer Osgood and Josh McRae
Neveln Play Materials and Resources, $6,706.61, Katie Keller
Bean Bag Board Sets Life-Long Physical Activities, $716, Adam Treinen
Decodable Texts K-4, $3,000, Tracy Garry Phonics and Beyond, $750, Amber Rochat
Sensory Path Decals, $1,500, Emily Beaver
Headphones for Southgate Students, $785, Jer Osgood and Josh McRae
Southgate Play Center Materials and Resources, $6,963.77, Katie Keller
Adaptive Keyboards, $910, Samantha
Dooley and Christine Seeger
Adaptive Snow Sled, $459.95, Lindsey Dahlstrom
Assistive Technology Switch Toys,
$448.61, Chelsea White
Portable Youth Basketball Hoops, $2,200, Alex Weis
Outdoor Learning Experience, $450, Cassie LaRock
Headphones for Sumner Students, $785, Jer Osgood and Josh McRae
Sumner Play Center Materials, $6,599.10, Katie Keller
Sumner Decodable Text Library, $3,000, Katie Keller
Making the Most of ML Learning, $600, Crystal Pepper, Lauren Phan, Jordan Pline and Joelle Mayers
Math & Reading Center Materials, $295.50, Kristen Becker
Voice-Amplification System - Physical Education, $843.15, Derek Picha
Lunch Bunch Social-Skills Games, $150, Laura Marreel
STEM Club, $800, Patty Schafer
Badminton Racquets, $400, Rebecca
Deyo, Ryan Schwenn and Tate Hebrink
Battleship and Mastermind Games, $100, Kaia Kossman
Supplemental Math Supplies, $954, Lind-
This spring, Austin Public Schools named Guillaume as the new Austin Packers head volleyball coach for the fall 2024 season. She most recently worked for six seasons as the head volleyball coach for Rochester Century. Guillaume currently is employed by Austin Public Schools as the Dean of Students at Ellis Middle School. “As a former Packer Volleyball player, I am thrilled to take on this
Friends of the Hormel Nature Center for a rebranding initiative for the nonprofit as well as for the Jay C. Hormel Nature Center, which is part of the City of Austin. Leyk worked extensively with the nature center staff and Friends board on
1974
Sept. 13-14
Tom Hartman, 1958 1959
Sept. 7
Contact: Jim Miller 507219-9500 or Ron Anhorn 303-704-6190
1960
Oct. 4-5
Contact: Diane Merritt 507-433-9287
1964
Aug. 18-19
Contact: Terry Placek
1969
Aug. 23-24
Contact: Connie Arens at 507-440-7489
Contact: Greg Thorsheim, gkthorsheim@gmail.com
1979
Sept. 20 & 21
Contact: Ellen Vedder
Krueger at 507-421-8732
Facebook: Austin High School Class of 1979
1989
Aug. 9-10
Contact: Sara Stillwell Moe
1994
Aug. 9-10
Contact: Sean Clennon
2004 June 8
Contact: Paul Heidecker
By Cece (Stratton) Kroc
, ’47, died Jan. 10.
