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We are the class of '74!


"I think if I've learned anything about friendship, it's to hang in, stay connected, fight for them, and let them fight for you. Don't walk away, don't be distracted, don't be too busy or tired, don't take them for granted. Friends are part of the glue that holds life and faith together. Powerful stuff."

What have you been up to the last 50 years? Catch us up by submitting your profile.

Click the "Add Your Profile" link below. Please complete/update all the fields (especially how far you've traveled and how far you will travel to the reunion). Your responses may be used for a prize at the Reunion. There are only two questions that are public information:
1. What do you remember most about high school?
2. What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?

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Judith (Judi) (Zunker) Nestrud Null (Zunker)

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Marital status: Married Children: 4
Occupation: Medical Executive Director
Where is the farthest you have traveled?: Guam
What job/career did you plan to have and what job/career did you have?:
Fashion merchandising or farrier and instead went into criminal justice/security and then medicine.
Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?: Cindy Lapham (Kulenkamp)
How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: 1044
What will classmates remember most about you?: Probably that I got into trouble in 10th grade.
What do you remember most about high school?: Growth and change as a person.
What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?:
I\'ve established and implemented positive changes in statewide and national security.
Reunion Thoughts?: Where did the time go?
How should we contact you about promoting your business at the Reunion?: I posted a business card.
Last edited: 2024-05-02 09:25:30

Tom Alley

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Graduation year: 1974
Marital status: Married Children: 3
Occupation: Retired
Comment:
Thanks to all who are selflessly organizing this event.
Where is the farthest you have traveled?: Athens
What job/career did you plan to have and what job/career did you have?: 45 yrs in financial services
Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?: Ward, Nellie and Kraabs
How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: 950 miles
What will classmates remember most about you?: Hopefully they remember something...
What do you remember most about high school?: Great sports and a fantastic band
Reunion Thoughts?:
Looking forward to seeing people for the first time in 50 years!
Last edited: 2024-08-10 23:59:36

Jane Bartlett (Hammer)

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Marital status: Married
Occupation: teacher
Where is the farthest you have traveled?: Hawaii
What job/career did you plan to have and what job/career did you have?: I thought I\'d be an orthodontist.
Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?: My cousin, Laurie Birrenkott Joslyn
How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: 150
What will classmates remember most about you?: I was a swimmer.
What do you remember most about high school?:
Riding to school with Laurie, Vikki (Buhs), and Debbie (Kent).
What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?: Teaching children with special needs.
Reunion Thoughts?: Thank you to all who made this reunion possible.
Last edited: 2024-05-02 09:27:00

Jeannette Belland (Hale)

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Graduation year: 1974
Marital status: Widowed Children: 1
Occupation: Registered Nurse, Surgery/Operating Room
Where is the farthest you have traveled?: Belize
What job/career did you plan to have and what job/career did you have?:
I always wanted to be a nurse, graduated 20 years after high school in 1994
Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?: Jill Rudrud, Brenda Anderson
How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: 22 miles
What will classmates remember most about you?:
I honestly don't know, I'll have to ask them on August 24th!!
What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?:
Be authentic, be honest, work hard, enjoy every moment as if it were your last
Reunion Thoughts?:
Excited to see everyone. We are all in the same position now, no more trying to impress others with what we accomplished as in the 5 and 10 year reunions. Most of use have been married, raised kids, grandkids, struggled with various issues, heartache, loss and come to a time in our life where we know what really matters.
Last edited: 2024-06-15 13:48:53

Susan Biegler (Gunsten)

Marital status: Single Children: 2
Occupation: Clerical
Where is the farthest you have traveled?: California
What job/career did you plan to have and what job/career did you have?: Office
Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?: Pamela Cox
How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: 50
Last edited: 2024-05-02 09:25:42

Lynn Blackstad (Swanson)

Graduation year: 1974
Marital status: Married Children: 2
Occupation: Retired
Where is the farthest you have traveled?: San Diego
What job/career did you plan to have and what job/career did you have?:
After graduating from Family Social Science at the U of M, I worked for Anoka County Social Services for 34 years. My ending job was my dream job of working with families directly in their homes to help them achieve their goals.
How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: 4 miles
What do you remember most about high school?:
I loved high school. I always felt like we had a special class and most people got along with everyone else. I didn't think there was so many divisions in our class that made people so different than others. We just accepted one another.
What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?:
I like people to feel good. I hope I have never made people mad or angry. It's such a waste of time. Life is way to short not to enjoy each and every part of it.
Reunion Thoughts?:
I like to see people. I hope to see old friends that I have missed thru the years.
Last edited: 2024-07-15 12:48:46

Laurie Buck (Peterson)

Graduation year: 1974
Marital status: Divorced Children: 2
Occupation: Retired
Last edited: 2024-06-03 19:45:31

Deryn Christensen (Etnier)

Marital status: Married Children: 2
Last edited: 2024-08-02 15:46:21

Mary Jo Deschene (Deschene)

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Marital status: Single
Occupation: retired math teacher
Where is the farthest you have traveled?: Paris
What job/career did you plan to have and what job/career did you have?: elementary teacher
Middles school math teacher
Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?: Patricia Schultz
How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: 3
What will classmates remember most about you?: That I was pretty nerdy.
What do you remember most about high school?:
Every morning meeting up with my friends in one of the resource centers. We did LA resource center most of the time but we did meet in other ones!!
What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?:
I motivated young girls to be interested in math and computers.
Reunion Thoughts?:
I hope it is a success. I sure tried to get in contact with all of the class.
Last edited: 2024-05-02 09:25:38

Mary Jo Deschene (Deschene )

Marital status: Single Children: 0
Occupation: Retired teacher
Where is the farthest you have traveled?: Paris
What job/career did you plan to have and what job/career did you have?:
Elementary teacher. Became math/computer science teacher
Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?: Pat Schultz
How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: 5
What will classmates remember most about you?: Friendly
What do you remember most about high school?: Band
What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?: Influencing students
Last edited: 2024-05-13 17:49:18

Stephanie Dunn (Olson)

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Graduation year: 1974
Marital status: Widowed Children: 2
Occupation: Supervisor for local bus company
Where is the farthest you have traveled?: Amsterdam
What job/career did you plan to have and what job/career did you have?:
Navy career was what I hoped but I ended up working in transportation as a CDL tester for Mn. Driver licensing and then moved to Wa. and work my way through the local bus company as a driver, dispatcher and finally a supervisor. Retired 2016
Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?: Lori Farris class of 75
How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: 1800 miles
What will classmates remember most about you?:
Not much except a large group of us would come to my house after sledding and play pool in the winter and would go over to the island behind my house for swimming. We also went to Jerry’s house for volleyball in the spring.
What do you remember most about high school?:
That I had to ride the bus twice a day to the end of the line in Brooklyn Center and if I stayed after school I had to walk a mile on a hwy and didn’t get home till 6:30 or so so I never stayed after. And everyday we passed a high school 5 blocks from my house. Also I had great sledding parties and Mississippi River parties in the summer.
What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?:
Raising 2 beautiful well rounded ladies that have great husbands and fantastic children and great jobs with no help from their dads.
Reunion Thoughts?:
Mixed, not sure I will remember many people. Or that they will remember me. But looking forward to seeing if I do remember some.
What years did you serve?: 1974-75 Navy
What areas did you serve?: Navy- Pensacola, Florida and Pax River, Maryland
Last edited: 2024-06-10 00:36:45

Sandra Egberg (Steinlicht)

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Marital status: Married Children: 2
Occupation: Registered nurse-dialysis
Last edited: 2024-05-02 09:27:23

Terry Enge (Madden)

Graduation year: 1974
Marital status: Widowed Children: 2
Occupation: Retired
Where is the farthest you have traveled?: Hawaii
What job/career did you plan to have and what job/career did you have?:
Always saw myself as a secretary and I was and more.
Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?:
Many - Mostly Sue Noon, Barb Hippe, Sharon Horn, Deryn Etnier, Mike Chutich.
How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: 3.2 miles
What will classmates remember most about you?: I was a good person.
(my long eyelashes)
What do you remember most about high school?:
So many fun times with friends. Meeting my husband (Gary Enge), and participating in activities.
What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?: Helping others!
Reunion Thoughts?:
Wishing more people were coming, but looking forward to seeing those that do come. Would love to tour the high school building.
Last edited: 2024-07-30 17:52:30

Susan Freeburg (Susan Anderson)

Marital status: Married Children: 4
Occupation: Real estate
Where is the farthest you have traveled?: Bahamas
What job/career did you plan to have and what job/career did you have?: Hair Salon
Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?: Dana Berg
How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: 2 miles
Last edited: 2024-08-05 11:25:11

Susan Freeburg (Anderson)

Marital status: Married Children: 4
Occupation: Real Estate
Last edited: 2024-05-02 09:26:48

Mike Givens (Givens )

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Marital status: Married Children: 2
Occupation: Wendy's Franchisee
What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?:
The greatest achievement I have had in this world has been marrying my High School sweetheart, Linda Nordquist (AHS class of '76) thirty eight years ago. Together we have two children: Michael (28) and Megan (26) who I work with daily in our Businesses. I have also been very privileged (through our Company) to have the ability to help others through a variety of different charities that include supporting many Adoption Agencies in the State of Minnesota which help find children forever families. We also help fund programs to assist in the fight against cancer and help to find a cure. I give back because I feel so blessed and I believe it is our responsibility to have an impact in life through helping others however we are able.
Last edited: 2024-05-02 09:26:28

Rande Gustafson (Gustafson)

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Marital status: Committed Relationship Children: 3
Occupation: Semi-retired
Comment:
After 32 years in public education (mostly in administration) and a couple with a non-profit organization, I am currently semi-retired doing some consulting work. �My spouse, Barb Johnston (now Scottston) grew up in the historic Woodbury house on Ferry Street and also graduated from Anoka High School. �Barb was in banking for 20 plus years then taught for the U of M. ��
We now own a very large farm in the beautiful bluffs of SE MN where we grow organic veggies, have some crop land, raise our own beef cattle, take care of additional beef cattle, and do timberstand management. �We have about 20 miles of ATV and horse trails through our bluffs, a trout stream, and horse facilities we love to share with family and friends (both old and new) -- Plus we have NO, yes No Mosquitoes. �Although Barb no longer jumps competitively, she still gives horse lessons in one of our arenas.
I still hope to come to the reunion but it may depend on the farm schedule. ��
Last edited: 2024-05-02 09:27:19

Jane Hammer Bartlett (Hammer)

Graduation year: 1974
Marital status: Married Children: 0
Occupation: Retired
Last edited: 2024-08-25 13:16:32

Chris Hampton (Hampton)

Marital status: Married Children: 3
Occupation: retired from bell systems
Comment:
not savvy with pc. i have 3 children.wife of 23yrs.retired from bell system after 37and half years.oldest daughter just graduated college summa cum laude  at the top 1/2 percent of nation..middle daughter just graduating from elk river high school with honors.the son just gets taller and stronger and louder.living in the elk river/burns area.still ride motorcycles and have all my hair.played bass and guitars and led worship services for 35 years.still a loner.thanks for asking.
What will classmates remember most about you?: being a loner and still am.
What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?:
3 great kids, one just graduated summa cum laude, top 1/2 of nation. Led worship services for 35 years
Reunion Thoughts?: Sorry I will not be there.
Last edited: 2024-05-02 09:26:06

Lori Hanish (Ostby)

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Graduation year: 1974
Marital status: Married Children: 2
Where is the farthest you have traveled?: Europe
Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?: Beth Bradley Denny
How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: 1217 miles
What do you remember most about high school?: Band, great basketball teams and dance line
Last edited: 2024-07-04 16:27:16
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