nformation. It’s a powerfulthing. When a universityknows what students think, want, and feel, the institution is able to respond with educational, recreational, building or maintenance needs that attract and retain students.
In October 1999, the five-yearfunding cycle on Winona State University’s $1.367 million Strengthening Institutions Grant, awarded by the United States Department ofEducation, began. The grant has funded the University’s efforts toward comprehensive assessment ofall ofits programs and services, enablingWSU to collect, analyze, and distribute information gleaned from surveys administered to students. This information is used to further strengthen the University’s enrollment, physicalplant, and programs. As part ofthe grant project, software was developed to integrate the various student records databases on campus and webbased student surveys and templates were also developed so faculty and staffcould access the
According to Dr. Susan Rickey—Hattfield who wrote the grant proposal and heads the University’s assessment efforts, “Students benefit from this because theyhave an opportunity to tell us a lot about the university (through the web based surveys) and also because their faculty have access to data (like a summary ofthe courses that they've taken) duringadvising.”
WSU has just started the third year ofthe project during which time the University has developed and implemented the student surveys and has pilot-tested some ofthe data access templates with faculty and staff.
Thefive colleges atWSU The College of Business, the College of Science and Engineering, the College ofNursing and Health Sciences, the College ofEducation, and the College ofLiberal Arts have integrated the information fromtheir surveys and other assessment methods and have made changes in academic programs as a result of what has been learned. Surveys have sought such information as student satisfaction in a number of areas and topics including their academic departments, advising, instructional methods and materials, the skills students data.
The types and amount ofinformation are not onlybeneficial, but also timely. University officials have real-time access to data which aids in timely have been taught in the departments, and the library and computer labs. In addition, students are asked to describe how much time theyspend in the library, meeting with advisors, and decision making. Current students who are participating in the researchwill benefit. studying.
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A Messagefrom PresidentKrueger...
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The need is critical.
As you know,Winona State University is the oldest school in the MnSCU system and as a consequence our buildings are old Pasteur Hall was built in 1962 and is the oldest science teachingfacility on any ofMinnesota's state university campuses. Science is crucial to the university as well as to student success modern science needs to be learned and
Thankfully, the Minnesota legislature recognized the need andlastyear approved funds to plan a new practiced in modern, up-to-date facilities. We ask for your support as we collectively focus on the sciences.
We've known for some time that Pasteur Hall is out-dated and potentially a safety hazard. I applaud the efforts of ourWSU faculty and staffwho have done everythingpossible to make the best ofthe aging facilities and continue to provide excellent education in the sciences for our students.
When Pasteur Hall was first occupied,WSU had about 1,500 students. Now there are well over 7,000 students atWSU all ofwhom take at least two natural science courses and at least one science laboratory course. In 1962,WSU science majors completed 7,000 science credit hours. Last year, a much larger number of science majors completed more than 63,000 science credit hours (nine times as many) in the same facility.
Pasteur Hall is over-crowded and seriously out ofdate. Architects who are experts in designing science-based academic buildings are in agreement that Pasteur Hall cannot simplybe remodeled for modern laboratory sciences. There is not enough interstitial space between floors for the mechanical equipment necessary for the safe and efficient practice ofmodern laboratory science. Perhaps most importantly, the way science is taught now is remarkably different than it was in 1962. Think ofall the improvements in the world since 1962 that could not have been predicted then.
building. Architects have been workingdiligently, and during the 2002 Legislative session, we are asking the Legislature for $30 million so that construction can begin. While the new facility will be nice, it is not an extravagantproposal. Original architectural plans had the projectcosting around $56 million. Excellent stewardship of state resources allowed us to create a planbywhich we will (in Phase 2) significantly remodel Pasteur Hall into office and classroom space, with all science laboratory activities occurring in the new building.
What we need now is for legislators and citizens across the state to understand the pressing nature ofthe need and to support our goal ofproviding modern science instruction in a modern facility. Letters, emails, or phone calls to legislators from interestedand well-informedalumni and parents ofstudents do get noticed and will help us make our case.
Ifyou would like to know more about the proposedbuildingproject, please look at our web site: www.winona.edu/college_science/sciencel.htm.
As always, I thankyou for your continued loyalty and support ofthis great institution. I am proud that we have truly become “A community oflearners dedicated to improving our world.”
Dr. Darrell W.Krueger President
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AzZeiher and it is my distinct honor to erve as the new Director ofAlumniAffairs forWinona State University. As I assume this position, I want to personally thank Gloria Miller for her outstanding work on behalfofthe University. Gloria’s dynamic presence on this campus will leave a lasting impact on all who call it home.
I first set foot on the campus ofWinona State University in 1974. From that point forward, I can credit each successful transition in my life to the fine education that I received atWSU. After studying Art and Business Administration, | received my Bachelors Degree in 1978. Following graduation, I pursueda very fulfilling career in the design and fabrication of stained glass windows, working for one ofthe largest stained glass studios in the country. Fifteen years later, I decided to pursue other interests and returned to Winona State University to enhance my business knowledge. I foundthat the same quality education that had served me so well in my first career also opened exciting new possibilities for a second career in the area ofuniversity relations. For the past seven and a halfyears I have served in various capacities within theOffice ofDevelopment at Saint Mary’s University ofMinnesota most recently as Director ofBenefactor Relations. As I stand at the threshold of a new transition, I am delighted to
have the opportunity to bring my experiences home to serve the institution that has served me so well.
As the new Director ofAlumni Affairs, I had the opportunity to participate in Homecoming 2001. Moving among the loyal constituents ofthe University that weekend, I felt the very same sense ofcommunity that I had experienced as a student on campus. The members ofthe Foundation and the Alumni Boards greeted me with warmth and openness. When talking with alumni, our conversations inevitably turned to reminiscing about that special professor, coach, or administrator who madea very real and significant impact on the success ofthe individual. It seemed that every person with whom I came in contact had a story to share. Although the details were unique, the themes were not. TheWinona State University community had well prepared its graduates to take their place in the world.
As a member oftheWinona community for over twentyyears, I have witnessed the growth and development ofWSU. I have experienced first hand the positive impact thatWinona State University has had on the greaterWinona community. Walking across campus, I feel a sense of nostalgia alongwith a deep sense ofpride. It is evident thatWinona State University is indeed “a communityoflearners dedicated to improving our world.”|encourage you to experience this same
sense ofpride in our alma mater and invite you to deepen your relationship withWSU. Kim DehlinZeiher Reestablish your Director ofAlumni Affairs relationship with the WSU communitybyattending alumni events, visiting campus, and sharing your stories with other alumni. Come home to Winona State University. I look forward to hearing your story.
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To sign up, follow these simple steps: Go to the www.winona.edu website. Click on the “Get WSU Alumni Email” button. Follow the steps to set up your account. It’s that easy!
Once you have your new free WSU alumni e-mail address, let your friends know of your new permanent e-mail address.
We hope that you enjoy this new valuable FREE SERVICE offered by the WSU Alumni Society.
A Messagefrom the Director...
fter the tragic events ofSeptember 11D occurred, we have seen an
Atenofgifts and volunteerism byAmericans.While no one wants to repeat the incidents that caused this support, it has helped to teach us what it means to thinkofothers beside ourselves.
One ofthe most beneficial andvaluable experiences you can give to children is that ofphilanthropy. Giving is truly a person-to-person effort, upon which many charitable organizations depend every donor and every volunteer count. Sharing your commitment to a cause with your children not only creates a closer familybond, but also widens thecircle ofpeople who care.
Involving your family in philanthropy has benefits that surpass providing for the needs ofthe charitable organization.
¢ The experience of giving shows children the value ofrespect and love for others.
¢ Volunteering with your children helps them to build a positive sense of self.
¢ Including children in your philanthropy will guide them downa path of wisdom, compassion and involvement with others.
All youth whether they are your own children, grandchildren, or simply acquaintances can benefit from the wise guidance of an experienced adult. Please consider mentoring young people through the giving process.
e Emphasize student-faculty interaction Focus on learning as a team effort
e Make learning an active experience where students are engaged
e Give students prompt feedback
¢ Spend time on task
¢ Commit to high expectations
¢ Respect the diverse talents, cultures, and new ways of learning and learn from one another
CORRECTION:
Due to an unfortunate oversight, the following gifts to the WSU Foundation were not listed correctly in the Donor Honor Roll printed in the last issue of CURRENTS.
“Becoming
a giver can lead to a greaterpersonal harmony and also to greater involvement on the part of your family. By enlisting them in your sharing, you double, triple, or quadruple your contribution to the cause you value.”
Excerpt from More Give to Live: How Giving Can Change Your Life by
Alumni 1961, Arch Society Irvin P. Plitzuweit
Douglas M. Lawson, Ph.D.
For more information, contact: Nancy M. Brown Director ofFund Development Winona State University PO. Box 5838 Winona, Minnesota 55987-5838 (507) 457-2465 nbrown@winona.edu
The correct information recognizes the following: Friends Arch Society Plitzuweit Family Charitable Fund
LindaWood Director of Development
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efore there was Winona State University, there was the city ofWinona. The city turned 150 years old on Oct. 15, 2001, andWSU joined with several otherWinona businesses to mark the sesquicentennial.
Winona State Universitypartnered with the Winona DailyNews, Wells Fargo Bank, andWatkins Incorporated to put ona year long series of events honoringWinona’ historywhile looking toward the future. TheseWinona Sesquicentennial Partners, nicknamed “The FourW's,” have nearly 570 years of combined historyin the city, and help culminate the sesquicentennial witha citybirthdayparty Oct. 15. Hundreds ofpeople came to Winona’s LakePark for good food, birthdaycake, music, balloons, fireworks, and the first-ever, jointperformance ofthe city’s school marching bands.
“Winona State University may not have been created ifit were not for the foresight shown by Winona’s earliest citizens. Those people raised $7,000 and were granted the opportunity to be the home for the first teacher training institution west ofthe Mississippi,” saidWSU President Darrell Krueger. “We atWinona State Universitywill always be grateful to the people ofthe City ofWinona for what they have done and continue to do for the university. One small way to say ‘thankyou’ was to be deeply involved in the city’s sesquicentennial to celebrate this wonderful city and this important milestone.”
The city’s sesquicentennial is good practice for Winona State University. The university's sesquicentennial is coming up in 2008 and a committee has alreadystartingworking on plans for that celebration.
Listening, Learning,Applying
Many departments have tested students on howwell they are learning the material presented to them. Among some ofthe changes implemented in academic programs at the University as a result of these assessment results are:
Usingmorecollaborativelearningandsmall group discussions
Specifically, in the College ofLiberalArts, this assessment information has been beneficial to every department. Political Science has learned that its graduates particularlyvalue the research component ofthe curriculum. Theatre learned that it needed to expand its season to include some student-directed productions, which it has done for the past two years. Historyhas developed a new course that introduces majors to a historical way ofthinking and various historical methodologies to better prepare students for success in upper-division classes. Communication
Studies has successfully revised its advising process to ensure that a greater percentage ofstudents successfullynavigate their way through registration and graduate in a timelyfashion. English has learned the value ofits portfolio system and has incorporated other student suggestions into its curriculum.
Beyond academic programs, support units have also learned a great deal from the assessment program, and have resulted in numerous changes in facilities, programs, training, and outreach communication. For instance, the Public Information Office assessed the type ofarticles run in small weekly regional newspapers and found that the public image ofWSU was greatly enhanced bylarger, welldeveloped student news feature stories that included positive student-centered content. Asa result ofthis assessment, the Public Information Office has shifted the emphasis ofits student employees assigned to hometown articles, to spend more time and energy on well-developed feature articles and less time on “boiler-plate” type hometown releases, such as the Dean’s List and Graduation List.
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Several ofthe Advising and Retention Department's processes have changed as a result of assessment. Programs and services have been changed, dropped, and added on the basis ofinformation received from assessment. For example, thehours and location of tutoring services, the structure, format and curriculum ofNew Student Orientation, and orientation leader training have beenrevised as the result of assessment.
In short, the Strengthening Institutions Grant has givenWSU new eyes, ears, and ways ofconnecting with its importantpublics, and has also given the Universityinsight and renewed thinking to be a better institution in the dawn of a new millennium.
ConnectingThrough the Language ofMusic
en music is your passion, every opportunity to make it, listen to it, and take part in the experience ofit is a cherished event. For those who are music educators, their passions are like an intricate quilt: the love ofmusic interwoven with the love ofteaching. Carlis Anderson, Winona State Universityprofessor emerita ofmusic, grasps every opportunity to be a part ofmusic and to share its magic. Imagine her excitement in December 2000, when she received an invitation to be a delegate in the first-ever exchanges in music education with Cuba. People to People Ambassador Programs organized this delegation ofmusic educators to visit Cubawith the trip planned forApril 2001. Carolyn Lindeman,a past president ofthe Music Educator NationalAssociation and a professor ofmusic education, served as a delegation leader for the program. Anderson doesn’t knowhow she was selected for the People to People experience in Cuba, but is fairly certain that she was recommended through the Music Educator NationalAssociation. Regardless ofhow she was selected, she was thrilled to have the opportunity.
Anderson, who taught atWinona State University from 1963 to 1991, has traveled throughout the world, predominantly in the Middle East, Russia, and Scandinavia, for pleasure and for music-related missions. She has taught in France and Germany, mainlyworking with Air Force dependents, and spent three weeks in Chinawith another group ofmusic educators during a sabbatical in 1987. “The Chinese people were lovely to us. We observed in the classroom there, but I was also able to teach some music appreciation. That was the year the Twins won theWorld Series and I took loads ofmemorabilia over to China with me to hand out.”
United States People to People Ambassador Programs, under the auspices ofPeople to People International, promotes friendly relations through scientific, professional and technical exchange.They rely on the efforts ofprivate citizens, rather than diplomats or politicians. Delegates are responsible for their own program costs, including travel. Their mission is simply “to connect.”
The delegation in whichAnderson traveled included 28 music educators from 18 states, representing all levels ofmusic instruction in public and private schools. Each teacher used unique teaching methods. Theyconnected, Anderson says, through the universal language of music. The group totaled 32 participants, with travel managers, a bus driver, and a leader. They traveled throughout Cuba with special visits to the ENA (Havana's Fine Arts School), Che’ Museum/memorial, Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum, and a music museum. “Ofparticular interest,” says Anderson, “were the international Folk Festival ofDance and the African/Cuban Santeria, a
worship service incorporating the unique style of worship with the calland response music ofAfrica. We learned there were 40 different ethnic groups from Africa located throughout Cubawith their particular traits unique to their villages.”
Although the originalitinerary called for delegation members to observe Cuban music teachers and their students, the program changed during the week oftravel. “We did not observe teachers with music classes, but we did see and hear dance, guitar and piano students performing. We observed students competingthroughperformance to be selected to the Fine Arts School in Havana. Education is free in Cuba and the Fine Arts School has an enrollment of50-to-60% boarding students,” says Anderson.
Anderson's group met with two representatives from the National Commission oftheCuban Ministry and the International Commission ofMusic Contests ofthe Ministry ofCulture. These individuals presenteda lecture on the development ofCuba's earlyhistory, the Spain andAfrica involvement, and
theclassification ofthe many dance styles, from rumba to salsa. The music incorporated the guitars tres (a small Cuban instrumentwith three pairs of strings), double bass, bongo and congo drums, maracas, cowbells, and voice. Anderson says they heard many ofthese special groups performing during meal times and while walkingthrough the parks.
“Cuba is more than Fidel Castro, Communism, cigars, rum, andElian Gonzalez,” says Anderson.
Although Cuban people are striving for independence, the government still has control over business and products. Rice, sugar, and salt are rationed. There is tightsecurity. Manypeople are poor, but private business is growing and tourism contributes a rising share ofthe country’s gross national product.
“This has been a memorable and stimulating learningexperience. I am grateful for the opportunity extended to me through the People to People Ambassadors Program and the Music Educator National Association (MENC),” says Anderson. Although she regrets she was unable tomeet music teachers in Cuba, she was delighted with so many other aspects ofthe trip. “We saw wonderful, skilled performers, andheard wonderful, wonderful music.” Anderson quotes Carolyn Lindeman, “We learn as we go along each day. We are pioneers in a delegation as we are the first music educators toenter Cuba. Our purpose is to connect.”
Anderson is now back at home in Minnesota and has no plans for travel in the near future. But she is not sitting idle. She is now using the language ofmusic to connect with and to comfort patients and families as a volunteer for the Hospice program, and she serves as a church pipe organist.
Carlis Anderson
WSU In Keeping with Success
uring the past year, WSU has enjoyed a number of successes and changes, strengthening the University’s enrollment, improving campus facilities and resources, reinforcing the beauty ofthe campus buildings and grounds, and supporting our neighboring communities.
Keeping Track
For thesixth year in a row, Winona State University is the only Minnesota school named in the publicationAmerica’s 100 Best CollegeBuys because ofthe university's quality and value.
Financial management and stewardship are two traits the University seeks to uphold, which is why recent recognitionby the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU) was highly coveted.
Winona State University was honored by MnSCU with the 2000 Excellence in Financial ManagementAward, one ofonly two universities in the state to earn the honor. It is given to colleges and universities which meet several criteria, from increased financial efficiency and effectiveness to customer service. MnSCU also recognizedWinona State University for the relationships the university has built with area employers. The University’s Certified ee Program with RedWing Shoe Company and Certificatein ManufacturingManagement Program withWatlow Controls were cited as “Minnesota Success Stories.”
Keeping Pace with the Times
WSU’s exemplaryfaculty and staffhave released musical recordings, composed and conducted symphonies, performed or presented research internationally, won national awards, attracted high-quality guest speakers and artists to the community, received coveted grants, directed highlyregarded theatre productions, and published textbooks, stories, poetry, and articles during the past year. Faculty and staffmembers also continue to contribute their time and dollars to numerous charitable and civic organizations.
Winona State University received a $369,000 federal funding grant to upgrade information technology infrastructure and increase computer security. WSU continues to be a state and national leader in the use oflaptop computers and technology in higher education.
Keeping Time
Generous community support has led to the addition ofseveral projects which have further enhanced the beauty oftheWSU campus this year, including theYounger Courtyard, the Meditation Garden, theWinona CommunityFountain, Lauren's Pond, andthe historicWinona clock.
A combinationfountain and fishpond, Lauren's Pond was constructed on the north side ofthe Performing Arts Center. It includes plantings and landscaping which encourage students to spend time sitting or studyingnearby. The Winona Community Fountain, located at the Performing Arts Center
front entrance, is a seven-tieredwaterfall. Both of these projects were created by Valley Greenhouse. Benefactors included the Donor Advised Fund ofthe WinonaArea CommunityFoundation, Elizabeth Callender King Foundation, Hiawatha Education Foundation, Slaggie FamilyFoundation, and the Winona State UniversityFoundation.
Anew area in the center oftheWinona campus mall honors Dr. LewisYounger, the lateWinona physician and former president oftheWinona County Historical Society. Dr.Younger died in December 2000, leaving a provision forWSU in his will to fund a landscapingproject on campus. Plaquesfeaturing
significantfigures inWinona State’s history, brick pavers, flower gardens and benches now comprise the area known as theYoungerCourtyard. At the center ofthe Courtyard, the beautiful three-ton, 24-foot-tall, steel and stained glassWinona clock now keeps time for busy students who stop for moments ofquiet reflection or study.
Wells Fargo Bank ofWinona donatedthe historicWinona clock. Valued at $100,000, the clock was originally installed in 1977 for the then First Northwestern Bank, which is now Wells Fargo Bank. Recent building expansions and remodeling led the bank officials to seek a permanent home for the historic timepiece. “For nearly 150 years, Winona State University has beena center for higherlearning and another ofWinona’s great assets. The recent closing of streets and creation of green space on campus have madeWSU a greater community resource where people can gather and reflect in a park-like setting. The clockwill continue to be enjoyed and admired as a workingpiece of history atWinona State as Wells Fargo strengthens its connection with the university, its students and staff,” said David Bue, President ofWells Fargo Bank ofWinona.
“I know Dr. Younger would have appreciated the history behind the First Northwestern clock and the significance it has to Winona,” saidWinona State University President Darrell Krueger. “This is another link in the long-standingrelationship between Winona State and theWinona community. The campus is open to alland I encourage people to visit and enjoy this community resource.”
WSU will soon dedicate a new Meditation garden, located on the southeast corner ofthe Performing Arts center, near the center ofcampus. This garden features a wood chip path, natural plantings amidst trees and a bench cut out of a log. This natural setting is appropriate for quiet reflection, reading or conversation. The Meditation garden was made possible through the generosity ofWinona State University alumnus Gretchen Koehler ‘65 in order to honor the sacrifices her parents made so that she could receive a college education.
Keeping Score
New scoreboards now adorn theWSU baseball and football fields. Ernie Gorman and TomThompson, owners ofWinona’s Midtown Foods and CountryMarket stores, purchased the baseball scoreboard.
“This one has all the bells and whistles,” saysWinona’s baseball coach Gary Grob. “With the wall painted like the ‘green monster’ and the addition ofthe new scoreboard, you feel like you are in Fenway Park. We can't thank them enough for their continued assistance here on campus.”
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Football fans were treated to new visual aids this season whenWinona State UniversityAthletics unveiled a new scoreboard in Maxwell Field at the first home football game Sept. 8. The new Daktronics scoreboard, 18 feet tall and 25 feet wide, was purchasedby the Universitywith the help of a generous contributionfrom the Winona EconoFoods Store and its parent corporation, The Nash Finch Company ofMinneapolis. The message board can be changed throughout the game to include animated graphics and scrolling messages to enhance fans’ game experience.
To mark the 90th birthday ofBen Miller, StarkAuditorium was rededicated as the Benjamin A. Miller FamilyAuditorium. Ben and his family were honored and touched by the number ofpeople who came to celebrate, saying the event “gladdened his heart in so many ways.” Miller also said that, while he is proud to have the auditorium and College ofEngineering named after him, he is just as proud ofthe successes created over the years atWinona State University.
WSU became the first publicuniversity in Minnesota able to meet its own electrical needs in the event of a power failure thanks to the purchase of new generators during the past year. The university is receiving discounted electrical rates from Xcel Energy for having this equipment, and the savings will pay for the entire cost ofthe new generators. The generators will allow WSU to serve as an emergencyshelter in the case of a long-term community power outage.
Visitors to Maxwell Hall will likely hear the pitterpatter oflittle feet in the new Maxwell Children’s Center. Once home to the university's library collections, Maxwell now features the children’s center on the first floor, a second-floor teleconference and leadership center, anda third-floor fitness center. Maxwell Children’s Center provides state-of-the-art learning and playequipment, thanks to recent donations fromWinona families Stacey MounceArnold and Chris Arnold, Pat and Dan Rukavina, and David and Muriel Arnold. The Center, a merger between theWSU Nursery School and Child Care
Center programs, opened in the fall of2000 with an enrollment of 120 children. The Center provides comprehensive childcare services for children ofWSU students, faculty, staffand the greaterWinona community; provides a campus field experience primarilyfor teacher education students; and is a model regionalfacility for the ongoing preparation ofearly childhood professionals.
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Maxwell Children’s Center began a new school-age program this spring, in which 30 to 40 kindergarten-throughfifth-graders get a productive and afternoon.This year-round program differs from others because it combines recreational activities with specialized tutoringprovided byWSU education students.
University administrators have begun planning for a new science building on campus. The current science building, Pasteur Hall, was built in 1962 to serve a campus of 1,500 students. Today, Winona State University’s enrollment is four times that number and all students must take at least one science class with a lab in order to graduate. According to NancyJannik, Dean oftheWSU College ofScience and Engineering, in 1962, WSU science majors completed 7,000 science credit hours. In 1999, a much larger number ofscience majors completed 63,000 credit hours nine times as many in the same facility. A new facilitywould also include laboratoriesand equipment suitable for the study ofmodern science, new plumbing and ventilation technology, and adequate storage for chemicals and equipment. The Universityplans to begin construction ofthe new facility, projected to be a 140,000 square foot building at a cost of$30 million, in 2002.
The work byWinona State University students around the community is a source ofpride. In April, Winona State students helped organize what is hoped to be an annual event called “ProjectPurple.” Nearly 60 students spent one dayvolunteering in the community to help senior citizens, clean up the community, rake lawns and bag groceries. TheWSU mission statement is exemplified in all the students’ charitable work, includingcollecting books and clothing for needyfamilies, raising funds for sick children, or putting on culturally enriching events.
Last spring, Winona State University and the City ofWinona teamed up to plant nearly3,000 trees in the area. About 450 of the trees were planted in the neighborhoods immediatelysurrounding theWSU campus. On April 21, 2001, twelve hundred maple, ash, elm, lilac, hackberry, and crab trees measuring two- to four-feet tall were given away ona first-come, first-served basis to those who would plant them on public property. Planters were given free mulch and instructions on the planting and care for the
young trees. The remaining trees were given to area schools forArbor Day activities or were planted at the Winona CountyFairgrounds in St. Charles. Winona State University President Darrell Krueger developed the idea of a community tree planting as a way of giving back to the people ofWinona and as a way to tie into the new millennium. The goal was to plant at least 2,001 trees in 2001. This project also instilled stewardship practices and provided a continuing communityproject for the care ofthe trees and the planting of new ones each year.
Winona State Universityemployeesworking with Winona’ Educational Partners helped raise money for theWinonaVisitors’ Center renovations. More than 900 tickets were sold for a Februarypancake breakfast which raised more than $4,000 for the center's renovation fund.
Faculty Profile: Dr. Joe Gow
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es oboewith:arock&rollhand, performedsoloasabluesmusician, earned degreesincommunicationsuds, journalism,speechcommunicationand mass communication,taught courses ontheevolution of bluesrockand theeconomicsofthemusic industry, andnowhe'sthenewDeanofLiberalArts atWinonaStateUniversity.
Backin1982,whenJoeGowsonicforthe firsttimefromPennsylvaniaStateUniversitywith a degreein communicationstudiesandjournalism, his mainpassionwasmusic.Heplayedwitharock bandduringhiscollegeyearsandwantedto continuethatcircuitforas longashecould.Rock androllandblueswereandstillare—his musicalpassions.
hitthemusi ircuit,playingin clubsaround PennsylvaniaandhishometownofPhiladelphia. Aftertwoyearshe realized th asfeeding his soulbuthewasn'tfeedinghis setting:TheUniversityofAlabama at Tuscaloosa. Withhis degreeinhand, hewent backhome to Pennsylvania, where he earned a doctoratein speechwith a mediafocus, and played his music _everyweekendwith a bandknown as Johnny Deadline, payinghomage to hisjournalist instincts. He earned a Ph.D. andthought,“okay, nowwhatdo I do?”
Sohewent backto school.Thistime, hewent for a whole new
Hisfirst “real "jobwasattheUniversityof
Rock and roll and blues were and still are his musicalpassions.
Still lookingfor a challenge, Gowbecame associate dean and stayed in thatposition for five years until the position atWinona StateUniversity becameavailable it was love atfirstsightfor Gow. “Winonahas a facultythatis committed to thestudents, a strongcommunity, greatacademics, abeautifulsettingwiththeMissietoptRiverand the bluffs. Itwas perfect for me.”
Oneofthefirsttaskshefeud:wasconvening z a facultycommitteeto discuss theredesignofMinné - Hall.“Wemetweeklywith architectsandengineers andcameupwithaplan.”Renovationis scheduled tobegin next summerandwillinclude afew laptop--enabled“smartclassrooms” withInternet access, projectors,andDVD/VCRcapabilities. Hehas also beenplanningfor afewnew - programs,includingthoseingraphicdesign and music.“Wehaveanenergetic,diverse,andtalented musicfaculty,andtheyare interestedin lookingat coursesin thebusinessofmusic. But, we want to make sure wedon'tlosetrackofthecore activities andprograms.We' helpingstudentsnotonly to survive, butalsotothrive.Andwedo itwell.With theimportanceofthestudent-facultyrelationship atWSU,itis aaayeeenvironment toteach” sO -
ThebiggestHialengeGowfacesistheceas that facedbyeveryCollege anddepartment on campus: funding.“Itwill be a challenge to getthe fundingwe'd likefrom the legislature. Butwe have - greatfaculty, staff,andstudents. If you have the peoplein place,you'vegotmostofwhatyouneed.” Gowisoptimistic.“Winonacandeliverapri - schoolexperienceata public hoc | priceeina
No More Mystery Meat
EDining Room. Calypso music is playing from loud speakers as native fruits and bright colors bedeck the tables. The décor is reminiscent ofstepping off a cruise ship into a world ofwarmth and plenty. The food is authentic Caribbean fare. Look anywhere in the roomeveryone is smiling, laughing, havinga great time.
“We've come a longway in food service,” says Joanne Bradley, Director ofWSU’s Food Service. “These days, food service is entertainment. We havea captive audience, and we have to keep them entertained.”
Judging from the smiles, the students are anything but bored. There are no more mysteryburgers and mystery casseroles, the two main fare ofany college dining service several years ago.
Winona State University's food service has been run by Chartwell’s Dining Service since 1999. For a young account, the University has taken several coveted awards. This year, Bradleybrought home the Chartwell’s “Be A Star Silver Medal Award,” meaning her team's work was rated second among all ofthe 52 Chartwell’s accounts in theMidwest. Their Caribbean theme night won an internal competition and now is a national promotion. They've also been named Employer oftheYear byWORC Industries, an occupationalplacement program. Bradley says they bring inWORC personnel and get them acclimated to the food service business and many are hired on as full-time associates atWSU.
It's a sure bet the employees are just as entertained as thestudents are. After all, they get to cook different foods, while the students get to taste and smell them.
Theme nights seem to be one answer to dusting away the boredom ofthe “same old thing.” Every other week, students are treated to foods that are a bit out-of-theordinary. There'll be Kindergarten Night where everyone eats finger foods, entertained.”
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You Asked For It Nights wherestudents are treated to whatever they've been asking for, and Ranch Night in which everything is made with Ranch dressing (this was at the students’ request they love Ranch dressing). Once a month, Chartwell’s sponsors DiversityDining witha different regional theme. Another theme was Native American Night during which students tried buffalo burgers. And then there are the specialbanquets. TheBlack StudentAssociation and the Cultural Diversity Department team up with the Chartwell’s staff to offer an annual Soul Food Night which is popular with offcampus groups as well as those who live atWSU. The International Student Dinner is equallyappealing. “We try to bring the flavors ofthe world to the campus,” says Bradley. In addition to the
International Banquet, there are theme nights focusing on different countries, and these often coincide with guest speakers who represent different parts ofthe world.
But even on the “regular” nights, there's plenty of diversity in the food served in the dining rooms in both Kryzsko Commons and Lourdes Hall.Wander to one area ofthe Commons for the Fresh Grill and get your fill ofhot dogs, bratwurst, burgers and fries; try the Salad Bar, with two different types oflettuce served daily, along with all ofthe appropriateveggies
andcea and, of course, Ranch dressing. Market Carveryis where you can get fresh carved roasted meats everyeveningswitching between beef, ham, pork, turkey and chicken. The Deli Bar is stocked with all the fixings for cold sandwiches. The Menutainment area
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aLis with cooked-to-order items like quesadillas. There's TerraVe, one ofthe newest and most popular sections, wherestudents can get a variety ofvegetarian foods, like hummus, stir-fry, marinated tofu, black bean salsa, wraps, and a different hot entrée every day. At the Pace Changer Bar, you never knowwhat you'll find. Could be hot pretzels with cheese sauce. Could bea potato or taco bar. Could be hot cobbler with whipped cream. At the Trattoria, ifyou still haven't had your fill, load up on Italian food. But don't forget the desserts and beverages, which are as abundant and imaginative as their precursors (unless you're living the adage, “life’s short - eat dessert first”). What could make students feel more at home than cookies and milk? Perhaps that’s whyBradley’s staffoffers a FrostYour Own Cookie night an event that is wildlypopular.
And all ofthis is yours forjust $4.80 at noon or $5.80 at dinner. No wonder offcampus groups are clamoring for meeting space on campus. They're quite happy to pick up trays and go through the serving lines like everyone else for those prices. When students really miss the tastes of home, they can bring in their favorite recipes, and Chartwell’s will reproduce them en masse so that everyone can enjoy them. Some have been more successful than others, says Bradley. The most popular meal on campus? “Roast turkeywith mashed potatoes and gravy,” she says, without even having to think about it. Just thinkof preparingThanksgiving dinnerfor several thousand students once or twice a week. Chartwell’s has six managers on campus, as well as 200 employees. Together, they not only serve all ofthe meals in both dining halls, they also cater events such as weddings and run the concessions and the food court. Asked what has contributed to their success, Bradley says, “Hard work. We have a genuine interest in making sure our customer has a very good experience. We concentrate on the quality ofthe food andthe quality of our service.”
It’s all part ofthe new tradition. For students to like it, food has to be fun. AtWSU, everyone's having a great time in the dining halls.
Caribbean Night in the Lourdes Hall
TheFramework ofSuccess
Meet Alumnus:MikeEricson86
ikeEricson iis rola.aneweiheay 6 post office, watertower, cityhall, and three elementaryschools. And,that'sjust his dayjob. As the cityadministrator ofHugo, Minnesota, a growingsuburb ofMinneapolis/St. Paul, his hands are as full ofwork as his mind is full ofplans for the future ofhis community. But his mind is also on broader issues, likethe success of all ofthe city managers in the state ofMinnesota. Ericson, has just been elected president ofthe Minnesota City/CountyManagementAssociation (MCMA) for 2001-02, a professional association of appointed chiefexecutive officers serving the state's cities and counties.
“My success is a direct result ofmy time at Winona State University,” says Ericson, who adds that he was “JoeAverage,’ a shy, introverted student in high school. His gregarious manner and winning smile make that hard to believe, but he says his life dramaticallychanged atWSU. “My resident assistant, John Clay‘86, took me under his wing, introduced me to other people and helped me to learn how to meet people. I made good, close friends and we did everythingtogether. Most ofthe people in mywedding were fromWSU. Everyone who knows me would affirm that I am where I am today because ofWSU.”
In 1984-85, Ericson’sjunior year, he was elected to the Student Senate for the first time. His good friend, Dr. Jim Schmidt ‘86, nowWSU’sVice President for UniversityAdvancement, and Mary Hermsen ‘85, the student senate president at the time, decided Ericsonwould make a good choice as chair ofthe LegislativeAffairs Committee ofthe Student Senate. In thatposition, he planned activities to encouragestudentstovote, lobbied at thecapitolbuilding(apracticestillcarriedthrough today),andgainedconfidencein himselfand founddirectionforhisfuture.In hissenior yeahe waselectedpresidentoftheStudentSenate.
After graduatingfromWSU, heappliedfor numerouspositions incitymanagement, literally goingdoor-to-door at cityhallstorequestwork or internships.Hefinallylandedanopportunitywith theCityofWoodbury iin Minnesota.They,inturn, encouragedhim tocompletehisgraduatedegree, which he didwithinninemonthsandwith a 4.0 gradepointaverage at Minnesota State University, Mankato.
A native ofBrooklynPark, Ericson has served local government administration in several Minnesota communities. Uponcompletion ofhis graduate degree, he completed an internship with the City ofWoodbury in 1990. He was later an administrative assistant for St. Louis Countyin Duluth, Minnesota, from 1990 to 1992 and then moved on toWatertown city administrationwhere he served from 1992 to 1998. There, he met and married his wife, Suzanne, and their first child, Rachel, now five years old, was born. Theyhadjust built a new homewhen he was offered a position with the Maplewoodcity administration. He served in that administration for 18 months, then moved on to Hugo, where he has served sinceApril of 2000.
Prior to his election as president ofthe MCMA, he served as a board member, secretary, and vice president. In hisrole as president, he heads a network ofsupport for others who serve as managers for cities and counties in the state. The MCMA offers educational opportunities for its members. Other projects include a new board game to teach elementary,junior and senior high school students about city, county, and state government; an annual high school teacher ofthe year award; and an annual manager ofthe year award. “Ourjob is to educate students so they can understand what we do,” says Ericson.
Ericson was the first in his familyto achieve a collegeeducation, and for that he credits his parents,LeRoyandMillieEricson, who instilledin him loveand support.Hisfamilyhas grown.Rachel -nowhasatwo-year-oldsister,Paige,anda oneyear-oldbrother,WestinMichael.SuzanneEricson teachesspecialeducationatMahtomediMiddle School.Whetherit’sinhisfamily,inhiscommunity, orinenthusiasm,Ericsoniissalvaree
My success is a direct result ofmy time at Winona State University.”
Mike Ericson
Watching the LI
next time you watcha football game,
ikthis story might remind you that there are seven men, besides the fans and teams involved, who are watching it as well and much more closely than you are. They are the officials those guys who wear black and white stripes and carry bigyellowflags in their hip pockets. In the United States, the NFL divides officiatingresponsibilities among 17 crews made up ofthese seven individuals, covering the positions ofhead referee, umpire, side judge, backjudge, fieldjudge, line judge, and head linesman.
For 26 years, Jerry Seeman ’57, has been either among the 119 men mixing it up with theVikings, the Packers, the Bears, the Colts, the Steelers, etc., or the one man in charge of the process ofselecting all ofthose 119 men. Jerry Seeman has just retired as the head of officiating for the NFL, but in this case, retirement is a word to be taken lightly. He still eats, sleeps, lives, and breathes the sport, though strictly from the standpoint ofthe rules that make itwork.
Seeman grew up in Minnesota. AtWinona State University, he played quarterback for three years and played basketball for two years. A mathematics major, his dream was to teach and coach. He fulfilled that dream immediately after graduation, working as an assistant football and basketball coach and a math teacher at Alexander RamseyHigh School in Roseville, Minnesota. After three years there, he moved on toWhitehall High School inWisconsin, where he taught, coached basketball and assisted the football team for a year. At LaCrosse Central High School, he spent four years as basketball coach and two as assistant football coach, andmoved from teaching to human resources and financework.
In 1963, he began officiating at high school football gamesin Wisconsin while he taught math and coached basketball. He says becoming an official was the perfect fit for him. “I loved the game so much, I wanted to stay close to it. Officiating is a combination ofteaching, coaching, and personnel work. It was the perfect match for me.”
A year later, he was called to referee for the Wisconsin State UniversityCollege Conference. He moved back to Minnesota to teach and coach at the high school level, while officiatingwith theWSUCC and the Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference. He soon began officiating in the Northern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, of whichWinona State University was a member. In 1969, he moved into the North Central Conference. By 1972, he was into the BigTen.
Three years later, he got a call from the NFL. After a year working as a line judge he moved to head linesman and then to head referee, a position he held until 1990. During that time, he officiated numerous post-season assignments, as well as Super Bowls XXIII andXXV, and was an alternate referee for Super Bowl XIV.
“One ofthe things you learn,” says Seeman, “is to live with your conscience. Ifyou make an error you can't worry about it, or you'll make another error.” Seeman says another rule is that officials can't get
involved with the teams. “The onlything we care about are the officials.”
On February 1, 1991, he became senior director of officiating for the NFL, a position he held until June 30 ofthis year. He worked out ofthe NFL's main offices in NewYork.
Under his direction, the rules ofthe game were simplified significantly. Exceptions to rules were
and lengthy. Fifty scouts employedby the NFL watch the 250 top college officials who have applied to the NFL during their weekly games each season. From these, the top thirty are chosen. They are sent to NFL Europe, where there are teams in Scotland, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Berlin, Diisseldorf, and Frankfurt. Referees under consideration for the NFL must officiate at four NFL Europe gamesa year forfour years in a row. Between games, they learn game philosophy, rules, mechanics, and communication skills. The top ten finalists each year then go throughbackground checks similar to those for the FBI. Interviews follow, with a staffofsix, including the head ofofficiating. Each official is rated. On average, eight new officials join the league each year. Seeman is proud ofthe rigorous process ofselection and training the officials go through. “As officials, they can’t be perfect, but theywill be excellent in striving to be perfect.”
officials watch 6-7 camera angles. All ofthe calls made by each official are evaluated. The top-rated officials work the play-offs. The top-rated officials from the play-off games get to officiate the deySen: __=se§Super Bowl. human being.”
Seeman oversaw all ofthe forms ofthe use of Instant Replay, and he says the current Coach's Challenge is the fairestway to use this powerful tool. In Instant Replay’s first form, in place for sixyears, replay tapes could roll from every angle, and one person was both stoppingplay and making the decisions about the call. Seeman says that didn’t work out well. In its current form, known as the Coach's Challenge, each coach is allowed two challenges prior to the two-minute warning ofeach half. Ifthe on-field call is determined to be correct after replay, the coach loses one time-out for challenging the call. Ifthe onfield call is corrected after replay, play resumes with the amended call. After the two-minute warning, the replay assistant initiates the stopping ofplay to review the call, and the head referee makes the call. According to Seeman, the current rule ofthe Coach's Challenge shows the greatjob the officials do, because their calls are seldom overturned. He is proud ofoverseeing the development and implementation ofthisrule change, among many others.
As head ofofficiating, Seeman was also in charge ofthe process ofselecting, training, and evaluating officials for the NFL, a process that is both difficult
Seeman acknowledges that his career has been a dream come true. “The enjoyable thing for me was helpingpeople. I loved to see them grow it was like teaching kids. They take what you give them and they grow. It’s gratifying to see programs in place and to see successes. And it was great to referee at the Super Bowl.”
Seeman creditsWinona State University for equipping him with the tools for success. “There's no question about it, everything was put into place at Winona State.” Not only did he get his professional start atWinona, he also met his wife,Marilyn, in classes atWSU. They have three sons, Michael, 43, Jon, 41, and Jeff, 38. Jeffis an official in the Big 10 and spends his summers in NFL Europe, following in his father’s footsteps.
Even though he is officiallyretired, Seeman still covers a game everyweekend for the NFL, meets with owners, and visits the training camps in NFL Europe. There's never an off-season for officials. But to him, it’s not workinghard, it’s hardlyworking. “I always say that ifyou love what you do, you haven't worked a day in your life I haven't worked a day in my life.”
WSU Sports Shorts
It’s been a greatyearalreadyfor Winona State Universityathletics. This is the first time the soccer team has been nationally ranked. Likewise, the football team has been ranked in fournationalpolls.
Warrior Football
The football team, regional champs in three ofthe last four years, entered the season ranked 26th on the Football Gazette preseason poll, 27th on the D2Football.com poll, and 10¢4 on the American Football Coaches of America Division
Preseason 11 poll. WSU placed first in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC) poll, garnering eight of ten first-place votes. Sophomore Kevin Curtin, ofMidlothian, Illinois, offense, and Senior Jesse Isom, of Mokena, Illinois, defense, were named “Players to Watch in the NSIC,” 2001. Both players were all-NSIC players last season, with Curtin named second-team All-American and MineralWater Bowl MVP.
Under Coach Tom Sawyer, the coaching staffadded five new defensive backs andthree defensive linemen this year among the 20 new players who signed national letters ofintent. This year’s team captains are junior quarterback Bruce Carpenter, senior defensive back Paul Chabura, junior center Malachi Johnson, and senior linebacker Jake Tietje. Wins this season have included University ofWisconsin-LaCrosse, 3321, University ofMinnesota-Crooston, 34-15, Minnesota State-Moorhead, 27-18, Bemidji State, 4135, and a blowout Homecomingvictory over University ofMinnesota-Morris, 84-0. WSU junior wide receiver JeffDobbertin, ofJohnsburg, Illinois, was named NSIC player ofthe week September 24 for his contributions in the MSU-Moorhead game. Dobbertin caught six passes for 144 yards and two
touchdowns. This game marked the twelfth consecutive game in which Dobbertin caught a pass for theWarriors. The previous week, sophomore quarterbackAndy Nett was named co-Offensive Player oftheWeekfor the NSIC in recognition ofcompleting 20 of30 passes for 269 yards and three touchdowns in theWarrior win over Bemidji State.
Warrior Soccer
Women's Soccer is ranked nationally for the first time ever this season, peaking at #17 on the NSCAA/Adidas National Ranking with a record of9-3-0 as ofOctober 1. Junior forwardMinelle LaPolice, ofSt. Paul, Minnesota, was named NSIC Player oftheWeek, offense, on September 17. LaPolice is a two-time First-
team AIl-NSIC performer. During the same week, junior Jillian Hansen, a defender from Prior Lake, Minnesota, was named defensive Player oftheWeek. The previous week, freshman goalkeeper Kristin Nelson, of Shoreview, Minnesota, saved 14 of 15 shots on goal while raising the team’s season record to 4-1 with 2.5 shut outs. Senior goalkeeperCrystal Pearson was escorted to midfield by her team members for Senior Day. They presented her with a signed ball, flowers, and balloons. But the biggestsurprise came
when her teammates blindfolded her and held up a sign that said, “Will you marry me?”When she turned around, her boyfriend was on one knee presenting her with an engagement ring. Pearson tearfully said yes.
Warrior Volleyball
Senior Lisa Schlaak, ofNew Richland, Minnesota, was named NSICVolleyball Co-player ofthe week on October 1. Schlaak hit a remarkable .54 on 63 total attacks and served six aces on the weekend, in a conference split, defeatingBemidji State 3-1 and losing to University ofMinnesota-Duluth, 3-0. Schlaak earned her 1000" career kill point in a game versus Concordia-St. Paul. She is the fifth player in WSU history to achieve this status.
Warrior Golf
The men’s golf team took the NSIC championship, scoring first out ofsix teams in the tournament held October 6-7. The women’s team took second place out ofeight teams in a concurrenttournament.
Cross Country
Winona State University turned in one ofits best ever performances in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference women's cross country championships byplacing second in the meet held in Morris, Minnesota. In addition, theWarrior head coach, Neil Mundahl, was named NSIC Women's Coach ofthe Year.
TheWarriors totaled 71 points placing second, the best finish forWSU since 1992. The Warriors also got an all-conference effort from freshman Melissa Meyer, ofDubuque, Iowa, who placed eighth in the 6,000-meter run. The top ten finishersall earned allconference honors. Adding to the WSU effort was senior Samantha Runde (Black Earth, Wisconsin) in 13th, sophomore JuLee Burt (Barnum, Minnesota) in 15th, and sophomore KatrinaWeyland (McHenry, Illinois), freshman Amelia Soto (Victoria, Minnesota) and junior Sheri Licht (River Falls, Wisconsin) in 19th through 21st respectively.
TheWinona State University men's cross country team was back for only its second season, but made an imprint on the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference championships byplacing fourth in the meet. The Warriors put three runners in the top 25, as freshman Kevin Callarman (Wheaton, Illinois) led the way finishing 14th in the 8,000 meter race. Sophomore Michael Pendleton (Madison, Wisconsin) followed in 16th and freshman Aaron Schwarzenbart (Appleton, Wisconsin) came in 22nd.
Class Notes
1900-69
Solveig (Tiller) Nordsletten, ’42 (Detroit Lakes, MN) played the part ofSister Berthe in her communityproduction of The Sound ofMusic. She recalls with fondness her time spent at WS.T.C.
Norris Abts, 58 (Fountain City,WI) is a retired ArmyBrig. General and was themarshal ofthe VFW Wisconsin State Convention Parade held this past June. He began his military career in 1951 as an enlisted man. In 1959, he became a commissioned officer in the Army Reserve. He served in Germany, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, andWisconsin. He was deputycommanding General ofthe Army’s 103 d Corps Support Command at the time ofhis retirement from the military in 1989.
Kaye (Parker) andLarry Willis, ’62 & ‘63 (Rochester, MN) are enjoying retirement after teaching 35 years in the Rochester Public Schools.
Steve Bailey, 64 (Hutchinson, MN) retired after 35 years ofteachinghigh school English and Speech. His new interest is Habitat for Humanity. He and his wife, Phyllis, enjoybiking, golfing, and traveling. Both enjoyfollowing the careers of daughter, Kasi and son, Scott. Teaching andWSC have provided great memories.
Robert B. Miller, ‘69/76 (Marana, AZ) is still crazy after all these years and would like to have a Charlie’s cheeseburger with fried onions and a Shorty’s club steak.
1970-79
GaryFrahm, ’70 (La Crosse,WI) recently sold his small business in Galesville, Wisconsin. He is currently branch manager with ABR Employment Services in La Crosse. He and his wife live on their houseboat in the summer and in Winona in the winter. His son teaches computer science atWSU. He is very proud.
1980-89
Claire (Wieczorek) Metzler, ’80 (Zumbro Falls, MN) is the supervisor ofthe Mayo Clinic Print Shop in Rochester, Minnesota.
Jill (Peterson) Elliott, ’83 (Eagan, MN) teaches 7/8 grade English in the St Paul Public Schools.
Laura (Grissom) Martin, ’87 (Arvada, CO) after spendingeight years in social work, went back to graduate school at the University ofColorado and completed the Physician Assistant Program. She is working as a familypractice PA in Arvada. She and her husband, Greg, had a baby girl, Carly, in January 2001.
1990-1999
Roberta (Smith)Yard, ’91 (San Jose, CA) is attending Santa Clara University School of Law and anticipates receiving her J.D. in May 2002.
Barb Bergman, ’94 (Mankato, MN) is a librarian at Minnesota State University-Mankato.
Stephanie (Masterson) Berkebile, 94 (Rosemount, MN) is busybeing a mom to their three children and having lots offun. She did the career thing, but now just loves being home with the kids. She would love to hear from old classmates.
Christopher Graff, ’94 (Northfield, MN) is a photographer for the Northfield News and recently released two art-prints to the public and is looking to release another two sometime beforeChristmas. He traveled to Panama this past year and came home with several beautiful images fromthat country.
JenniferWieser, ’95 (Rockford, IL) is a customer service representative for Conseco Insurance in Rockford.
Kristin (Pownell) Nelson, ’96 (Minneapolis, MN) received a master’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the College ofSt. Catherine and married Russell Nelson (computer “geek”) in 1999. She works with brain-injured adults at Courage Center’s Adult Day Center.
Mandy (Keen) Anderson, ’97 (Roanoke, IL) gave birth to her third child, Cydnee Gynell, on July 30. Cydnee was welcomed home by Mackenzie and Cole. She is an accountant at Caterpillar, Inc. in Pontiac, Illinois.
Ranae (Case) Evenson, ’97 (Fairfax, MN) is in her fifth year ofteaching and teaches at GFW Middle School in Fairfax. She is married to Travis ‘97 and they have three children, MacKenna is 5, Parker is 3, and Dominic is 2.
Jolene Harms, ’97 (Gaylord, MN) is a kindergarten teacher for Sibley East Schools in Arlington, Minnesota.
Matthew Simpson, ’97 (Rockton, IL) is math teacher at Honenegah High School in Rockton.
Jill johnson) Gamez, ’98 (Menomonie, WI) was married in June 2001. She started a new position as a Prevention Specialist at a drug and alcohol treatment facility.
Megan (Ryan) Gronau, ’98 (St Paul, MN) is married to Joel 99. Megan is a full-time dance instructor and Joel works in insurance services.
She and her sister, Jean (Nursing class of2001) were inWinona for Homecoming weekend visiting their sister, Ellen ’04.
Dena Head, ’98 (Kasson, MN) teaches Health in the Rochester Public Schools in Rochester, Minnesota.
Matthew Howe, ’98 (Plymouth, MN) married
Heidi Siemers ‘99 in June of 2001. They met at WSU when she was an RA and he was working campus security.
Christina Ross, ’98 (Fargo, ND) teaches at Moorhead State University in the Speech and Theatre Department and is the Assistant Director ofForensics as well.
Tammy (Tainter) Sargent, ’98 (Gays Mills, WI) is a RN atVernon Memorial Hospital inViroqua, Wisconsin.
Darrin & Andrea (Cartwright) Bleess, ’99 & ‘99 (Blaine, MN) Darrin is the band director at Spring Lake Park Schools in Blaine andAndrea is a band teacher at Cambridge Middle School.
Tanya Elton, 99 (Spring Grove, MN) is a district accountant for the Spring Grove Public Schools.
JeffFisher, ’99 (Princeton, MN) married
Gretchen Greenfield ’00 in August 2001. He is an operations manager at Solo Manufacturing, Inc. Gretchen is a special education teacher in Elk River.
Rob Illies, 99 (Spring Park, MN) married in June and owns his own small business in the Lake Minnetonka area. He is still active in playing baseball, softball, football, and basketball.
Holly (Pronschinske) Lambert, 99 (Waterford, WI) teaches Health and Physical Education in the Muskego/Norway School District.
ChristopherPellowski, ’99 (Rapid City, SD) is a PhD student majoring in Geology at the South Dakota School ofMines and Technology.
Marie Ribovich, ’99 (Rockford, IL) is a senior case manager for Liberty Mutual in Schaumburg, Illinois.
2000-Present
Jill Broughton, 00 (Eden Prairie, MN) is a business analyst for United Health Group in Minnetonka, Minnesota
KellyKingsley, 00 (Annandale, VA) married Rebecca Griffin ’01 in June 2001.
Yvonne Lae, 00 (Oakdale, MN) is a system developer for Ingenix (United Health Group) in Eden Prairie, Minnesota.
Brad Nygaard, ’00 (Madison Heights, MI) is a promotions director forWMGC-FM “Magic 105.1” in Detroit, Michigan.
JeremyPischke, ’00 (Renwick, IA) is a student at Hamline Law School in St Paul, Minnesota.
Meg (Sharpe) Repede, ’00 (Rochester, MN) is a teacher in the Rochester Public Schools and a graduate student atWinona State University.
KristineWacek, '00 (Northfield, MN) is a Spanish teacher at Northfield Middle School.
CharlesAitken, ’01 (Winona, MN) is an English teacher at Stewartville High School in Stewartville, Minnesota.
KellyAldworth, ’01 (Platteville,WI) is working in the Office of Student Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville.
AmyAnderson, ’01 (Delavan, MN) is a pediatrics RN at Gunderson Lutheran Hospital in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
BekkiAnderson, ’01 (LakeVilla, IL) was promoted to assistant sales promotion managers forVector Marketing Corporation in Libertyville, Illinois. She joinedVector as a sales representative in 1999 and was promoted to an assistant manager position the following year. She was twice named to the company’s President's Club for Outstanding Sales Achievement.
Christopher Bode, ’01 (Dubuque, IA) is a third grade teacher in the Monticello School District.
Laura Boileau, ’01 (FtWorth, TX) is a kindergarten teacher atWilshire Elementary.
Antonia Brouillette, 01 (Minnetonka, MN) is a dance teacher at the Chanhassen Dance Studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota.
Rebecca Bruss, ’01 (Mauston,WI) is an exercise clinician at Hess Memorial Hospital in Mauston.
Melissa Bucholz, ’01 (Crystal, MN) is a student at St. Thomas University.
Sara Case, ’01 (Duluth, MN) is attending the University ofMinnesota-Duluth School of Medicine.
Lisa Cherry, ’01 (Rosemount, MN) is a school social worker at Crosswinds Middle School in Woodbury, Minnesota.
Anna Clark, ’01 (Eagan, MN) is an elementary special education teacher in the Lakeville School District, Lakeville, Minnesota.
Stephanie Devine, '01 (Bryan, TX) is a RN at St. Joseph's Regional Health Care in Bryan.
Eric Ellestad, ’01 (Shoreview, MN) is an environmental technician for the Institute for Environmental Assessment.
Elizabeth (Witts) Ernst, ’01 (Eau Claire, WI) is an eighth grade speech teacher at Delong Middle School.
Melanie Feld, 01 (Birchwood, WI) is a web consultant at Finishline Studios inWisconsin Dells, Wisconsin.
Melissa Fritze, ’01 (Rochester, MN) is a RN at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
AngelaGranquist, ’01 (Oregon City, OR) is a special education teacher in the Molalla River School District.
Jill Guenther, ’01 (Sun Prairie, WI) is a physical assistant student at Finch University ofHealth Sciences in North Chicago, Illinois.
AngelaHinz, ’01 (Fairmont, MN) is a RN at Mayo Medical Center.
Michael Homewood, ’01 (Dorchester, IA) is an account manager for Main Street Ingredients in LaCrosse, Wisconsin.
Megan Horan, ’01 (Boston, MA) is an assistant at Westbrook Partners, LLC in Boston.
AngelaHouff, 01 (Maple Grove, MN) is an analyst forWells Fargo Financial in Edina, Minnesota.
Linda Howard, ’01 (Winona, MN) is in the MSSW program at the University ofWisconsin-Madison in Madison, Wisconsin.
CaseyIndra, ’01 (Winona, MN) is an English teacher and baseballcoach at Houston High School in Houston, Minnesota.
Lance Jeppson, ’01 (St James, MN) is a market analyst for Tony Downs Foods Co. in Madelin, Minnesota.
Phillip Jirsa, ’01 (Winona, MN) is a programmer atWinona State University.
Justin Johsnon, ’01 (Eau Claire,WD) is a project engineer at Phillips Plastics Corporation in Eau Claire.
Kari (Miller) Johnsrud, ’01 (Winona, MN) is a teacher for theWinona Area Public Schools.
JuliaKinzer, ’01 (Madison,WI) is a study technician at Covance Laboratories.
Jennifer (Wall) Klersy, ’01 (Blaine, MN) is a staff nurse at the Hennepin County Medical Center.
Melissa Knudson, ’01 (La Crosse,WI) is a paralegal at Hale, Skemp, Hanson, Skemp & Sleik in LaCrosse.
KellyKubias, '01 (Chippewa Falls, WI) is a family services specialist atWestern Dairyland Head Start.
Joshua Laber, ’01 (Lilydale, MN) works at Methodist Hospital.
Melissa Lamp, ’01 (St Paul, MN) is an RN at Regions Hospital in St. Paul.
Lori Ludewig, ’01 (Lansing, MI) is attending Thomas M. Cooley Law School in Lansing.
MeloneyMarkofski, ’01 (DeSoto, WI) is a middle school teacher for the DeSoto Area Schools.
John Martin, ’01 (Austin, MN) is the owner of Juveniles Group Home in Austin.
MollyMcConeghy, ’01 (Colgate, WI) is an ongoing case manager for theWisconsin Community Service Network in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Marni Miller, 01 (Eagan, MN) is an advocacy coordinator at Advanced Respiratory in St. Paul, Minnesota.
GregMisfeldt, ’01 (Chippewa Falls, WI) is in leadership development at First Federal in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.
CathyMolkentine, ’01 (Bailey, NC) is a design/plant engineer at Ershigs Inc. inWilson, North Carolina.
Brian Mueller, 01 (Minneapolis, MN) is an educational representative for Tretman Music Center in Richfield, Minnesota.
Rachel Nay, ’01 (Lewisburg, WV) is a student at WestVirginia Medical School.
Jessie Nelson, ’01 (Milwaukee, WI) is a case manager/social worker at Innovative Family Partnerships in Milwaukee.
Presh (Blattner) Niemi, ’01 (Winona, MN) is an account representative in the Medicare Unit at Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
Mike Passe, ’01 (Winona, MN) is the assistant manager at Fastenal inWinona.
Sharon Pribbernow, ’01 (Rochester, MN) is a staff nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital-Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
Christine Rannenberg, 01 (Winona, MN) is a program manager at Composite Products, Inc. in Winona.
Kristie Redmann, '01 (Brownton, MN) is a psychologygraduate student at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire.
Seth Reuter, 01 (Kaukauna,WI) is a high school Chemistry teacher in the Pulaski School District in Pulaski, Wisconsin.
Elisa Ried, ’01 (Medford, WI) is a special education teacher at Oregon High School in Oregon, Wisconsin.
Melissa Rislov, ’01 (Minneapolis, MN) is attendingWilliam Mitchell College of Law.
Michelle St.Amour-Smith, 01 (Winona, MN) is a licensed social worker at Madonna Towers in Rochester, Minnesota.
Kristine Smith, ’01 (Hopkins, MN) is an accountant at CFG Insurance in Minnetonka, Minnesota.
Amanda Stitt, 01 (Winona, MN) is a special education teacher at Dover-Eyota High School in Eyota, Minnesota.
Erika Suter, ’01 (Austin, MN) is Director of Catering at the Holiday Inn and Conference Center in Austin.
EricThrond, ’01 (Burnsville, MN) attends WilliamMitchell College of Law in St Paul, Minnesota.
JulieTimm, ’01 (Winona, MN) is a team leader at the Family & Children’s Center inWinona.
WilliamVenhuizen, Jr., 01 (Burnsville, MN) is a management trainee at Enterpise Rent-a-Car in Richfield, Minnesota.
JessicaWarren, 01 (Elk River, MN) is a marketing assistant for Xcel Energy.
ChristinaWascher, ’01 (Chicago, IL) is a student at the Loyola University of Chicago Law School in Chicago.
Dawn (Luepke)Westphal, 01 (Menasha, WI) is an assistant principal at Menasha High School.
Tabitha Wheeler, ’01 (S. St. Paul, MN) is a children’s program coordinator for Family Service Center, Catholic Charities.
BethWilde, ’01 (Rochester, MN) is a special education teacher for the Albert Lea Public Schools in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Andrea Will, ’01 (Burnsville, MN) is a health unit coordinator at Regions Hospital in St Paul, Minnesota.
Michelle Zimmerman, ’01 (N. Liberty, IA) is a financial analyst at Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Lost Alumns
1923
Beva (Pilling) Coon
1925
Florence (Suemper) Wiley 1927
Carmin Domrud
1928
Marie Simons
1931
Janice (Streeter) Kaufman 1931
Mildred (Buehler) Hafner
Maxine (Holden) Raine
1934
Hazel (Groger) Engvoldsen
1939 Leslie Ottman
1949 Philip Pellowski
1951
Harriet (Klas) King
1957 Jerome Tedrow
1958
George Berg
1960
Alexas Carpenter
1963
Sharon (Allen) Huseby
Susan (Roth) Young Carole Stever
1966
Marvin Papenfuss
1967 Richard Kiedrowski
1968
James Getskow
David Owens
David Schuck
1969
John Ott
1970
Marie (Heins) Brom
Barbara (Jones) Hakes
Elaine (McGovern) Sweeney
Melvin Backlin
Sharon Castner
Marion Grams
Rillmon Hoskin
Anthony Kreuzer
1971
Mary (Fleming) Macdonald
Leslie (Halverson) Guggenberger
1972
Judith (Asp) Bergfalk
Catherine (Lawstuen) Allen
RonaldWurl
1973
Elizabeth (Barrett) Almendares
Steven Bradley
Gary Burreson
James Getskow
James Johnson
1974
Dennis Bell
Gregory Maddux
Charles Patien
1975 Nan (Bygness) Homme
Sherri (Martin) Edge
1976
Margaret (Sander) Madadi
Thomas Brekke
Robert Gratton
1977
Eileen (Glasser) Hannaford
Joan (Wood) Onorati
John Cincotta
Kevin Egge
Nancy Nelson
Robert Onorati
Michael Shields
1978
Lisa Arman
Michael McCarthy
1979
Laura (Strom) Rodriguez
Craig Cram
Dwight Hagberg
Jorann Leekness
Maureen McKenna
Dennis N. Miller
1980
Ronald Blondin
Mark McKenney
Kyle Nowell
Michael Safranek
1981
Kara (Houzenga) Abney
Patricia (Renne) Smith
Diana (Streeter) Vancor
Joan Nesler
1982
Susan Geving-Zenisek
Daniel Romeo
1983
Gloria (Peters) Althoff
Tonita Brathall
Daniel Doyle
Susan Groff
Rita Lewis
George Malinkey
Shirley Schiller
Judith Sook
Beth Strolberg
1984
Lori (Lewis) Deraad
Cynthia (Miller) Rabe
Mark Smith
Deborah Thompson
Betsey Wassenaar
1985
Tracey (Tilden) Green
RandyAlthoff
Patricia Germscheid
Carol Gratton
Gregory Pierce
Laurie Steiger
JamesVogt
1986
Lisa (Costello) Shokes
Lori (Toquam) Hodgman
Cynthia (Woelfel) Mosson
Christopher Mosson
Patrick Ryan
1987
Jon Fremstad
Kimberly Hagen
Michael Konkel
Karen Mallvege
1988
Amy (Lane) Zapolski
Kristi (Sam) Spolman
CindyAnderson
Ann Brummond-Gutz
Mark Redemske
Laurie Steiger
MaryWaterman
MichaelWoods
1989
Debra (Rumpca) Bebout
Linda Elsbernd
Lisa Phillips
Kelly Saliin
1990
Christine (Brown) Lind
Kerry (Erickson) Tonsager
Jean (Stuber) Bannister
Gina (Vitale) Beorn
Carla Didier
Christine Jauch
Kenneth Lutz
Karl Nahrgang
Cletus Okpalaeke
Kimberly Porter
Jeffrey Post
JudyScherger
Lee Choo Tan
1991
David Brush
Tara (Brooks) Benner
Christine (Carso) Tuhey
Rosemary (Schad) Schoonover
Trudy Balcom
Michelle Belke
Vernon Fields
John German
Jill Hansel
Brian Ihrke
Amber Leiran
DavidOliver
Tamara Pahl
Christian Peterson
Mark Ruhland
David Running Hawk
James Schleich
Timothy Strain
1992
Mary (Allegretti) Kalesz
Mary (Green) Tetarka
Linda (Klabunde) Kuziel
Julie (Mayer) Nahrgang
VickyAndresen
Kerri Babbitt
Diana DeVaan
Sandra Gathje
Michelle Moffatt
Ranae Moore
Sabrina Prescott
Amanda Robertson
Scott Schindeldecker
DeannaWall
PatrickWilson
1993
Nancy (Fraki) Lexvold
Kristi (Grieger) Knapp
Kelly (Kruger) Steger
Becky (Soukup) Janikowski
Shannon (Speer) Knuepke
Jennifer Bausman
Matthew Forss
Zunaid Hossain
Lori Johnson
Gabor Kerekes
Heather Kokoran
Liane McMeen
Scott Meyer
Faraja Mungai
Nhuha Nguyen
Karin Peterson
Angela Quick
Steven Roth
Joanne Sieben
Leatrice Sorem
AngelaVagt
1994
Seona (Brainard) Hansen
Sarah (Nuttall) Nevitt
Jennifer (Olin) Wihelmy
Kellie Beckel
Maha Chanaa
Chia-en Chen
TracyClark
Joseph Cosenza
Aimee Dupont
Ronald Erdman
Carole Hill
Jared Jacobs
Donna Kuusisto
Lisa Sebastian
Nathan Steiner
Brian Twito
TravisWhiting
TaniaWieser
1995
Yvonne (Cronin) Darcy
Molly (Fuhs) Stone
Amy (Leighton) Staloch
Michelle (Stucky) Coleman
Katy (Urness) Ebert
Barbara (Wheelock) Hansen
Robin Baker
Brenda Bayerl
Jeffrey Cook
Darla Erickson
Lynn Fields
TracyFitzpatrick
Aaron Flaherty
Denise Haggerty
John Link
Terri Liston
Debra Nagler
Shahnaaz Nazerali
TonyJ. Nelson
Suleiman Samman
Steven Skaar
Katy Winter
1996
Shelley Boswell
Andria Brudeseth
Brenda Chapman
Christine Chase
Beth Dalzell
Mark Dittrich
Bryan Edwards
Todd Gasner
Pamela Gronski
David Hagberg
Noor-e-saba Hakim
Nikole Ignaszewski
Brent Kvam
Guan Choon Lee
Lara Palmer
Theresa Pearson
KellyPoppe
Rebecca Salek
Brian Sloneker
Patricia Kaye Smith
Anthony Soika
TammyWestenberger
JamieYoungbauer
1997
Heather (Kish) Stenberg)
Dana (Lewandowski) Dittrich
Janine (Maldonado) Roper
Stephanie Bailey
Paula Char
Brian Cunningham
Brock Friedman
Brandon Jankovich-Reel
Meeghan Loomis
Amy Martinez
Thomas Ryan
Christy Smisek
Heather Stanfiel
BrendaWhite
Hwa-YongYeo
1998 Syed Abbas
Yasin Boeno
Matthew Frahm
Eric Garcia
Mikhail Hitune
April Howe
Elissa Koehn
Francis Kratochvilln
PatriciaLentz
Todd Mazitello
Cullen McNeill
Rachel Postalek
Rachel Sagan
Michaella Schelhaas
Jason Stenberg
Teri Tanquist
CraigTroyer
1999
Jennifer (Frahm) Woyczik
Stephanie Amundson
Kirsten Brueske
Andrea Estabrook
Steve Felsheim
Lisa Gray
Gareth Hager, Jr.
Robert Hall
Timothy Hanson
Rosalie Hathaway
Emily Hawker
Amy Holtan
Kyle Humphrey
Douglas Jazdzewski
Kenneth Knapczyk
Todd Koudelka
Joshua Lorenz
Joshua Melges
Jennifer Moscho
Jennifer Osmera
Andrew Poquette
Henry Schantzen
Edith Schowalter
Tara Schulte
Bryant Scott
Michael Sigrist
Jennifer Skowronek
Christine Snyder
Laura Stortecky-Eiler
IsabelleVonOsnabrugge
KuenlanWong
ShannaYule
Ann Zemke
2000
Monica (Locker) Cookman
Dana Behrends
Mary Lou Brklich
Christopher Coit
Sarah Ehle
Sally Farner
Timothy Frisk
Elizabeth Haywood
Peter Hynes
Jennifer Ittel
Le'shem Kates
Beth Noyes
Michael Nysse
Melanie Powell
Ahmed Rahman
Jessica Robinson
Michelle Schultz
Jason Shrader
Mark Swanson
NicoleWander
JenniferWigant
Jill Zydowsky
2001
Elizabeth (Witts) Ernst
Cassandra Biever
Alexandria Blackmna
Megen Coyne
James Dusso
Scott Goergen
Troy Gumbusky
Julie Lee
Kris Marquez
Kate Swanson
Dr. Richmond McCluer, Sr. Retired WSU Music faculty (Lexington, MA)
Doris (Kohnke) Cornwell ’23 (Winona, MN) worked for Merchants National Bank, then for Mississippi Wildlife and Fish Refuge Bureau of Winona. She married Dean in 1930. Doris was a member of PEO and past board member of the YWCA. Through the years, she and Dean hosted young people and students, many of them from overseas. She and herhusband purchased Kendell-O’Brien Lumber Company and she was involved in the business for 20-plus years before retiring in 1986.
Violet (Bendickson) Schwartz ’26 (Albert Lea, MN)
Lillian Giere ’28 (San Diego, CA) taught schools in Minnesota, Illinois and Wisconsin for nearly 40 years. During the summers she traveled all over the world. She visited about 40 countries on every continent except the Artic and the Antartic. She also worked some summers in Yellowstone National Park. She retired to San Diego where she loved to play golf, obtaining a Hole in One twice at her favorite course.
Dorothy (Scheidegger) Johnson ’31 (Minnesota City, MN) married Art in 1936. They lived in KassendahlValley of Houston County, Minn., after matriage, then moved to Money Creek in 1946 and StocktonValley in 1960. She taught rural school in Utica and Ferndale, Minn. She was a school board member of Money Creek and active as a 4-H leader for many years. She was also a member of the Houston and Winona County garden clubs, Winona County Historical Society, the Winona County Old Settlers Association and she was a charter member of the Winona Coin Club.
Lauretta (Speltz) Bean ‘32/44 (Austin, MN) did graduate study at the University of Colorado and the University of New Mexico. She taught school in Myrtle, Geneva and Austin, Minn. She taught for 42 years, the last 14 years in Springfield, Minn. She married James in 1957. She wasa life member of the MEA and NEA, a member of the Delta Kappa Gammas, the Springfield Hospital Board and the American Legion Auxiliary. Lauretta was named Teacher of the Year in Brown County in 1972. She was also a delegate to the MEA national convention three times and won the Woman ofAchievement Award in 1982 with Delta Kappa Gamma.
In Memoriam
Hazel (Uggen) Evans ’35 (Milwaukee, WI)
Frances (Hamlin) Norby ‘41/72 (Ostrander, MN)
Ruth (Steege) Schellhammer ’43 (Rochester, MN)
VernonWeinmann ’49 (Mabel, MN)
Helen (Wakefield) Brown ’53 (Rochester, MN)
Kendall Smith 58 (Neilsville, WI)
Beatrice (Heaser) Sauer ’63 (Trempeleau, WI)
Diane (Fisk) Liskow ’64 (Plainview, MN) married Lyle in 1960. She taught kindergarten at the Elgin-Millville schools for 26 years, retiring in 1992. She was named the Elgin-Millville Teacher of the Year in 1973. She was a life member of the NEA and MEA, member of the Kindergarten Association and member and past president of the Plainview American LegionAuxiliary. She loved to play golf, bridge, travel and care for her grandson.
James Baumgartner ’66 (Spring Valley, MN)
Robert Boyd ’69 (Winona, MN) married Betty Thorson in 1942 and after her death, later Mary Ann Wilma in 1989. Until the age of 38, he owned and operated a dairy farm in Nelson, Wis. He pursueda career in education and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University ofWisconsin-Eau Claire. He taught elementary education in rural Buffalo County for several years and also taught in the WabashaKellogg School District where he later assumed the position of elementary principal. He was a charter membership and past president of the Lions Club ofAlma, Wisc., a board member in the reorganization of the Nelson School District and elected chairmanship to theBuffalo County Board providing leadership in the courthouse addition and fail facility project. After moving to Winona, he was a member of the Flower and Garden Club, the Senior Friendship Center Choral Group, the Story Theater of Cathedral, Harvest House, Dance Club and the Westfield Golf Club.
Dennis Konkel ’70 (Milwaukee, WI)
Gale Johnson ’72 (West Salem, WI) married Lynn Siebrecht in 1981. He received a master’s degree from the University ofWisconsin-LaCrosse. He taught English for 27 years at Onalaska High School where he also coached baseball, cross country and track. He retired in 1999.
Leonard Ziska ’76 (Beverly Hills, FL)
Constance (McNulty) Donovan ’78 (Winona, MN) married John in 1963 and they lived in Sudbury, Ontario, for five years before moving to Winona in 1968.
Alvin Schley ’80 (Mitchell, SD) received a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Mankato State University and a PsyD from the Florida Institute ofTechnology. He completed his clinical psychology internship in 1988 in California. He worked at Dakota Mental Health Center in Mitchell from 1991 until 2000. He served on active duty with the U.S. Army from 1974 to 1977, served in the Army Reserves and National Guard from 1977 until 1987 and served on active duty from 1987 to 1991 until medically discharged due to Wegener's granulomatosis at the rank of captain. He served in California, Oklahoma, Germany, Minnesota, Florida, Texas, Arkansas and Washington. He was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal, Army Good Conduct Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Expert Field Medical Badge and Army Achievement Medal. Alvin was a member of the Kiwanis Club, American Legion, Reserve Office Association, Retired Officer Association, Disabled American Veterans and the American Psychological Association.
Kevin Konkel ’83 (Monroe, WI) married Leanne Nienhuis in 1992. He taught atWhite River, S.D. for two years and was a technical education teacher at Black Hawk High School in SouthWayne, Wis., for 15 years since 1986. He wasa past coach ofvarsity girls basketballand present coach of eighth grade girls basketballand junior varsity boys basketball. He enjoyed coaching, golfing, his backyard putting green and flying as he was taking flying lessons this past summer. He was past president of the Black Hawk Education Association, a member of the Wisconsin Education Association Council and National Education Association.
Brian Cordes ’88 (Austin, MN) was employed by I.B. Industries of Brownsdale, Minn. with the sales and marketing division. He was well known for being an avid Green Bay Packers fan.
Raymond Gruman ’94 (Elkhorn, WI)
Tiffany Rau ’94 (Elgin, MN)
Marybeth O’Donnell 95 (Mason City, IA)
Sheila Behrendt ’98 (Prescott, WD
Christopher Cooley ’00 (Black River Falls, WI) was an outstanding athlete (football, basketball and golf) anda vocal music student in high school. Chris played football for the WSU Warriors.
