Soon after you enter your information, we'll add your picture from the Echowan. Besides tons of information about you, you can upload a current photo and a paragraph or two about your life. What has the last fifty years meant to you? Marriages? Children and grandchildren? Careers? Travel? The meaning of life?
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A reminder to those classmates. If you entered 'retired', it would be great if you would add what you did 'before you retired'.
Patricia Aksteter (Pierson)
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Birthday: March 17, 1943 Phone Number (day): 952-500-1255 Address: 1331 Lake Dr West A303 City: Chanhassen State/Prov.: MN Country: US Zip/Postal Code: 55317 Occupation: Retired - Eden Prairie
Schools Marital Status: Married No. of Children: 2 Last Edited: May 12, 2011 14:47 From Patricia:
Sue Andersen (Harwood)
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Birthday: July 28, 1943 Address: 1210 65th St. SE, #103 City: Auburn State/Prov.: WA Country: US Zip/Postal Code: 98092-7817 Occupation: Secretarial - Retired Marital Status: Widowed No. of Children: 6 What are your favorite activities?: Reading, Walking & I used to Golf What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: Caribbean Islands, Mexico & would like to see Switzerland. What kind of music do you like today?: Big Band, the Golden Oldies, Easy Listenig & some Country. How would your friends describe you today?: Friendly and quiet! Good listener! What would you change if you could?: I had a long childhood in a wonderful family with 4 sisters & 1 brother. I would not change any of it except perhaps being a better student in school! :-) Last Edited: May 7, 2011 19:15 From Sue: I had a wonderful husband for 30 years & was blessed to share his 6 children and now 10 grandchildren. I moved from our home in California to be near my step-children and their children here in Washington as well as my brother who lives in Olympia, WA. I will soon be moving closer to Brother Bruce.
I moved from Minnesota in 1966 and worked for Boeing for 3 years and then 30 years with an insurance co (mostly in Ca.) I have been retired for 10 years. I have lived in Minn., WA, New Jersey, California & again in WA.
I have never been to a school reunion but remember so many of the names & faces. I was not well known in school & my Senior picture was a disaster, but I do have many fond memories of St. Louis Park.
Kay Anderson
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Birthday: August 11, 1943 Phone Number (day): 952 935 8244 Address: 4028 Thomas Ave City: Minnetonka State/Prov.: MN Country: US Zip/Postal Code: 55345 Occupation: Retired Pan Am flight
attendant, retired sales
rep, currently run a pet
sitting business Marital Status: Divorced What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: Most of Europe,, Asia, So.America, Australia, India What kind of music do you like today?: Lite jazz, new age, country, oldies How would your friends describe you today?: Someone they can always count on for help and to vent with, a great cook and party planner,an Oprah level philanthropic wanabee, and a huge animal advocate. What would you change if you could?: Personally, I would be very very wealthy. In the world, I would get rid of all the violence, intolerance and hate. Last Edited: June 16, 2011 08:05 From Kay: I attended the U of M and got a BA in sociiology, which has been totally useless. After school, I became a flight attendant for Pan AM. I was fortunate to be with the company when it was great and doing well. It also gave me the opportunity to see so many interesiting places and cultures. I had such fun shopping in New Delhi, Tolkyo, Hong Kong and many other places back when the dollar exchange was really good. After they went out of business, I was a sales rep and got to travel to Fargo, Des Moines, Green Bay, Madison and other hot spots in the upper midwest. For the past 8 years, I have had a pet sitting business in the West suburbs, and I love it......just can't quit. I never had any human kids, but have had many 4 legged fury kids over the years. This summer I am rehearsing with the Parkettes, so that we can wow everyone at the reunion Pep Rallly. I hope alot of you come and see us, because we are really GOOD!!
Vickie Anderson (Lee)
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Birthday: December 06, 1943 Phone Number (day): 952 432 0304 Address: 13162 Gemstone Crt City: Apple Valley State/Prov.: MN Country: US Zip/Postal Code: 55124 Occupation: retired kindergarten
teacher Marital Status: Committed Relationship No. of Children: 3 What are your favorite activities?: golf, genealogy,walking,traveling, x-c skiing gardening,reading,bridge, camping,park volunteer, grandkids. What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: , Belgium , Germany,Switzerland,Austria, Italy, Monaco, England, France,, Lichtenstein, mexico, Grand Cayman, Tortola, St. John, St,Thomas, Antiqua, Martinique, Puerto Rico, Columbia, Panama, Costa Rica, Canada, What kind of music do you like today?: Most except rap How would your friends describe you today?: Busy, organized, happy What would you change if you could?: Taller, thinner. Otherwise, life is good. I loved teaching, but love retirement more. Last Edited: May 23, 2011 20:41 From Vickie: Went to St. Cloud for a B.S., got married, had 2 girls and a boy, taught for 36 years,...8 years in St L.P. and 28 in district 196..(went to Mankato for a M.S. and was divorced during that time). Now have 2 wonderful grandkids and a 15 year relationship with a great guy. we enjoy spending time at the lake in Crosslake and Ely as well as traveling elsewhere around the Americas. We are very busy with our ski club activities as well as volunteer work at Lebanon Park, and Feed My Starving Children. Have not kept in touch very much with H.S. classmates since the divorce but enjoy running into them, especially "up north". Hope to reconnect at the reunion.
LAUREL AWISHUS
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Birthday: March 05, 1943 Phone Number (day): 505-474-6921 Address: 2410 Calle Amelia City: Santa Fe State/Prov.: NM Country: US Zip/Postal Code: 87505 Occupation: retired from The
Prudential and High
School Social Studies
teaching Marital Status: Married What are your favorite activities?: hiking, reading, investing and ushering What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: Hit 100,000 miles on our RV last year including 2 trips to Alaska and one to Newfoundland and Labrador...and our favorite place is Paris. What kind of music do you like today?: Chamber music and Jazz...seeing DeeDee Bridgewater tonight! How would your friends describe you today?: Interesting, well-informed, thoughtful, supportive, quirky sense of humor, generous and still not the life of the party. What would you change if you could?: I wish I had realized I was a Lesbian before I was 39. Everything else? I'd do it again as long as I could skip Jr.High! Last Edited: July 22, 2011 19:39 From LAUREL: In 1994 we moved into our retirement/dream home in Santa Fe. We love the west, the mountains, the people, the culture, the food, and the art and music scene. We love travelling in our RV all over the US and Canada with Jasper, Alberta as our favorite stop. Kathy Adelsheim and I were married in British Columbia in 2003 after 21 years together. We continue to work politically for marriage equality.
Dianne Axilrod (Cell Elliott)
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Birthday: July 18, 1943 Phone Number (day): 818 710-1216 Phone Number (night): 818 710-1216 Address: 7510 Sausalito Avenue City: West Hills State/Prov.: CA Country: US Zip/Postal Code: 91307 Occupation: retired from catering,
travel industry,
arbritration advisor Marital Status: Widowed No. of Children: 2 What are your favorite activities?: travel, horse backriding, writing What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: All 7 continents, but So. Africa is my favorite What kind of music do you like today?: Oldies, rock and roll How would your friends describe you today?: Adventurous, always on the go, willing to try anything, a little crazy, and loves to help people. What would you change if you could?: Being single. I miss sharing my life with that special person. Last Edited: May 7, 2011 19:10 From Dianne: I am retired, no responsibilities, and love to travel. Recently returned from a year of living in Cape Town, So. Africa and doing my 8th safari. I have 2 grandchildren and 2 dogs that keep me busy, along with just enjoying life and planning the next trip.
Looking forward to seeing you former classmates, hoping to be able to recognize you, and visa versa. See you soon.
Sandy Bank (Siegel)
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Birthday: November 18, 1943 Phone Number (day): 281-488-2111 Phone Number (night): 281-488-2111 Address: 15303 Poplar Springs Lane City: Houston State/Prov.: TX Country: US Zip/Postal Code: 77062 Occupation: Independent Beauty
Consultant for Mary Kay Marital Status: Married No. of Children: 2 Last Edited: June 1, 2011 07:12 From Sandy: After graduation from our alma mater, I escaped to the sunshine at the University of Arizona in Tucson. After only one year there, I returned to Minneapolis due to the death of my father. While attending the the University of Minnesota, I met and married Alex Siegel. Graduating with a degree in Elem. Ed. in 1965, I taught 2nd & 3rd grades in the St. Paul schools while Alex completed his Ph.D. in Child Psychology. He was offered his 1st academic appointment at the University of Pittsburgh. While there, Jeffrey was born in 1968 and Laurie followed in 1971. After 12 years, Alex was offered a Professorship in the Department of Psychology and the Directorship of the Graduate Training Program in Developmental Psychology at the University of Houston. Being Texans now, we wear cowboy boots, Stetson hats and have developed a significant drawl. Because we live in suburbia, we cannot keep cattle or develop our oil wells.
Jeff (a physicist) and his wife Karen (a microbiologist) are DINKS (Double Income, No Kids) and live in Boston. Laurie and her children, Sarah (11) and Alexander (8) live in Christchurch, New Zealand. Laurie received her Masters Degree in Counseling and is currently Operations Director for the Problem Gambling Foundation of New Zealand. Apparently one of our children's life goals was to live as far away from their parents as possible. At least we have great places to visit! We try to see our grandchildren as often as possible, but it is a long, long flight. They have come to visit us several times in Houston and in Cape Cod.
As far as my other world, I enjoy a great variety of activities. I enjoy reading, book groups, bridge and other games, and being with friends for lunch and dinner. Alex's coin collecting hobby has evolved into a business, and he stays busy doing research and writing about foreign coins as well as buying and selling them. I am an Independent Beauty Consultant for Mary Kay Cosmetic. I don't have a pink Caddy, nor do I expect to get one soon. I try not to let my business get in the way of my social life, but I do try to keep everyone, including myself, looking young and beautiful. It seems to really work. I look pretty good for 92, don't you think??
Dave Barry
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City: Severna Park State/Prov.: MD Country: US Zip/Postal Code: 21146 Occupation: unpaid construction
worker (Habitat
volunteer) Marital Status: Married No. of Children: 3 What are your favorite activities?: running What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: several. Singapore is next What kind of music do you like today?: I like quiet How would your friends describe you today?: I am training to be a world class eccentric. What would you change if you could?: I'd like to drop about 2 minutes from my pace for 10 mile races. Last Edited: August 1, 2011 12:06 From Dave: We live about 35 miles from Washington D.C. Email if you will be in the area. I can give you a tour of your tax dollars - or other points of interest.
Nice job with this website whoever did it.
Robert Baruth
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Birthday: April 09, 1943 Phone Number (day): 763-420-4540 Phone Number (night): 763-420-4540 Address: 7528 Dallas Lane N. City: Maple Grove State/Prov.: MN Country: US Zip/Postal Code: 55311 Occupation: Retired Marital Status: Married No. of Children: 2 What are your favorite activities?: Golfing, reading, travel What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: Have been in Italy, France, England, Russia, and various Baltic countries, plus Mexico and the entire Caribbean area. What kind of music do you like today?: Classical and easy listening. How would your friends describe you today?: Generous with a good sense of humor What would you change if you could?: Not sure Last Edited: May 29, 2011 21:32 From Robert: I worked for The Prudential Ins. Co. for 36 years (in Minneapolis) in their regional home office in various supervisory/management positions.
Jeffrey Basford
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Birthday: September 27, 1943 City: Kasson State/Prov.: MN Country: US Occupation: MD, farming, editing Marital Status: Married No. of Children: 3 What are your favorite activities?: Reading, farming, exercise What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: UK, Mid-East, Japan, Panama How would your friends describe you today?: I have not a clue. What would you change if you could?: I'd prefer to be nicer, more patient, younger, stronger, quicker, smarter and richer. Probably in that order Last Edited: May 7, 2011 22:55 From Jeffrey:
Life has not been what I expected and probably the better for it. Peace Corps volunteer, Army draftee, Physics PhD, consulting, MD, editor, divorced, remarried, father of three and now living on a farm with a three year old daughter and a wonderful woman.