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CLASS NOTES and is a finalist for Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
after serving five years as principal for the school.
Nicole Musolf M’07 C’10, West Concord, Minn., was hired by West Concord Public Charter School as their start-up coordinator.
Jennifer Benson ’09, Bloomington, Minn., is currently a GRH mental health practitioner for South Metro Human Services.
Davey Warner III ’07, Ely, Minn., is employed by Northern Tier National High Adventure as the associate director of programs.
Suzy Brandner M’09, Worthington, Minn., was awarded the 2013 Education Minnesota Worthington Teacher of the Year award. She spent her entire 22-year teaching career at District 518.
Dr. Renee Bergstrom D’08, Elgin, Minn., retired from the Mayo Clinic last summer after 34 years of service. She continues to be the facilitator in the training program for the American Academy on Communication in Healthcare. Walter Mannino ’08, Tulsa, Okla., started a position with the NBA and the Phoenix Suns as an account experience specialist. Katherine Schares ’08, Granite City, Ill., accepted a position as a sales support assistant at the world’s leading provider of science and health information, Elsevier. Andrew Winecke ’08, Riverside, R.I., was hired as a residential care councilor at Bradley Hospital last year. Laura (Eggert ’08) Wotta, Albertville, Minn., is currently a nuclear medicine technologist at St. Cloud Hospital. Jim Amsden C’09, St. Peter, Minn., was hired by Sibley East School District as superintendent
Susan Edwards M’09, Brighton, Mass., joined the Peace Corps. This past summer she left the United States for China to teach English at a university. Brittney (Stefonowicz ’09) Hynes ’09, Minneapolis, Minn., is a Title I teacher for Cedar Riverside Community School. Janelle Krzmarzick ’09, Blaine, Minn., is the coordinator of high school faith formation and youth ministry at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church. Scott McGrath ’09, Addison, Texas, graduated from William Mitchell Law School in May 2013. Leandra Peak M’09, Minneapolis, Minn., launched a new service of Leandra Peak Coaching & Consulting – Daily Plain-It Accountability Coaching. Bob Wegner ’09, Eagan, Minn., retired after serving 24 years on the force as an Eagan police officer.
IHM Seminary, SMU graduates ordained to the priesthood This past May, Father Jeremy Freehill ’09, Father Thomas Otto ’09, Father Scott Potthoff ’09 and Father Jacob Rose ’09 were ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Peoria, Ill. Father Alan Guanella ’09 was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of La Crosse, Wis., in June and Father Christopher Lapp ’08, was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Ind., in May. All are graduates of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Seminary.≠
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Dr. Dick Kowles recounts career in new book Dr. Dick Kowles M’67, professor emeritus of biology at Saint Mary’s University, candidly and comically recounts his career in his most recent book titled, “A Passion to Teach: 58 years of humorous, weird and engaging tales.” With a humorous twist, Dr. Kowles details his desire to be a teacher, working his way through college with terrible jobs and teaching for 14 years in three different high schools before entering graduate school to pursue a Ph.D. in genetics. The graduate school episode, he notes, took place with a wife and five young children and required unbelievable financial craftiness. Much of the book also deals with teaching at the college level, chairing a biology department, conducting research, and engaging in scientific communication. Many people in the Saint Mary’s community will recognize names – and even a few embarrassing incidents. The last three chapters offer personal opinions, viewpoints and biases regarding teaching. Produced by Beaver’s Pond Press, Edina, the book can be purchased from the SMU Bookstore, the Book Shelf in Winona, Amazon, or directly through Gilmore Creek Press, 1293 Country Dr., Winona; (507) 452-1758.≠
2010s Ryan Carlson C’10, Chanhassen, Minn., is the new assistant principal at Chisago Lakes Middle School. Kristen (Hammermeister ’10) Hosman, Burnsville, Minn., began a new role as software consultant with Boyer & Associates, Inc. Benjamin Mohler M’10, Charlotte, N.C., was recognized by the Charlotte Business Journal for being among the region’s “40 Under 40” for significant strides in his career and for his positive impact on the community. He is the director of philanthropy and development for the William States Lee College of Engineering at UNC Charlotte. He and his wife, Christina, reside in Charlotte. Kristina Scherber ’10, Brooklyn Center, Minn., has begun a new job as a foreign trainer at Disney English located in China.
Brian Smith ’10, Minneapolis, Minn., joined the Mounds View Police Department as an officer this past May. Jeromie Voeltz M’10, Spooner, Wis., has joined the staff at Spooner schools where he serves as the physical education teacher. Brandon Wanless ’10, St. Paul, Minn., has been accepted to the Ph.D. program in theology at Ave Maria University. Kevin Mahoney M’11, Durham, N.C., completed mission work this past summer with the Brothers of St. John in Guadalupe, Mexico. A highlight of the trip was participating in its annual Camp Agapetoi. He currently teaches Latin and Spanish at Durham Nativity School in North Carolina. He is a former Remick Fellow. Quentin Moore ’11, Minneapolis, Minn., has been named head cross country FALL/WINTER 2013