Classmates
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?
When you are done, take a few minutes to look at each of the tabs on the left.
Robert G. Snyder (Snyder)
Last updated 1 month ago
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Married |
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| Occupation: | Retired 2001, drive bus p/t |
| Comment: Favorite pastime is camping and volunteering as Scout Leader and being active in the Chanhassen American Legion as a SAL (Sons of the American Legion). | |
| Where is the farthest you have traveled?: | California |
| What job/career did you plan to have and what job/career did you have?: Working at Metropolitan Airports Commission (MAC) | |
| Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?: | Taryn Nordstrom, Don Strand |
| How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: | 45 |
| What do you remember most about high school?: Gymnastic meets and winning state with Coach Jerry Johnson | |
| What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?: Be happy with your self. you are successful in your heart | |
| Reunion Thoughts?: I want it to be a blast, to be remembered as how great it was. but no matter how it comes together or ends, we did our best | |
Elizabeth Treece (Dietz)
Last updated 1 month ago| Graduation year: | 1974 |
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| Marital status: | Widowed |
| Children: | 0 |
| Occupation: | Retired Flight Attendant |
| Where is the farthest you have traveled?: | Oh my so many places can't remember them all. |
| What job/career did you plan to have and what job/career did you have?: Really wanted to be a stewardess and I accomplished that twice | |
| Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?: | Laurie Joslyn |
| How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: | 436 miles |
| What will classmates remember most about you?: My laugh | |
| What do you remember most about high school?: Sports and cheerleading | |
| What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?: Be happy and enjoy life | |
| Reunion Thoughts?: Will enjoy seeing new faces | |
Carla Turnbom
Last updated 1 month ago
Now
| Graduation year: | 1974 |
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| Marital status: | Single |
| Children: | 0 |
| Occupation: | Retired |
| Where is the farthest you have traveled?: | Venice, Italy |
| What job/career did you plan to have and what job/career did you have?: Wanted to be a Physical Therapist. Ended up with a teaching degree in Physical Education. Worked for DHS, State of MN for over 40 years. | |
| Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?: | Laurie Joslyn and Sue Tellgren |
| How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: | 8 |
| What will classmates remember most about you?: Driving my grandmother's Cougar to school everyday. | |
| What do you remember most about high school?: Going to the wrestling team's meeting the first year girls were able to compete on boys teams. | |
| What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?: I'm not done coloring | |
| Reunion Thoughts?: Looking forward to see other classmates. | |
Linda Vickerman (Nesset)
Last updated 1 month ago
Then
Now
| Marital status: | Committed Relationship |
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| Children: | 1 |
| Occupation: | REALTOR |
| Where is the farthest you have traveled?: | Yucatan |
| Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?: | Julie, Teri, Debbie, Steve, Sue |
| How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: | 8 miles |
| What do you remember most about high school?: Football pep club, my locker was always next to Paul, 3 hour block, good friends! | |
| What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?: I raised a great son, grateful that I was able to take care of my mom in her last years of life. | |
Kevin Ward
Last updated 1 month ago| Graduation year: | 1974 |
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| Marital status: | Married |
| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | Engineer |
| Where is the farthest you have traveled?: | Hong Kong |
| What job/career did you plan to have and what job/career did you have?: Planned to be an engineer. I did become an engineer, but moved into consulting for business management | |
| Which classmate do you stay in contact with the most?: | Dave Nelson |
| How far will you travel to the Reunion (miles)?: | 120 |
| What will classmates remember most about you?: Probably nothing | |
| What do you remember most about high school?: Football | |
| What is the greatest impact you have had, as you colored your world?: Being a parent and grandparent | |
| Reunion Thoughts?: Just looking forward to seeing some old friends. | |
| How should we contact you about promoting your business at the Reunion?: NA | |
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| Which branch did you serve in?: | |
| What years did you serve?: 1974 - 1978 | |
Tim Ward (Ward)
Last updated 1 month ago| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 4 |
| Occupation: | Chief Operating Officer |
lynne wilson (wilson)
Last updated 1 month ago| Marital status: | Divorced |
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| Children: | 3 |
| Occupation: | none |
Jon Wood
Last updated 1 month ago| Graduation year: | 1974 |
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Barb Yelle (Yelle)
Last updated 1 month ago| Marital status: | Widowed |
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| Occupation: | Family Therapist - LICSW |
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Comment:
I am not computer savvy enough to upload pictures, unfortunately. A little about me. I have worked in the human service field for 40 years. In 1992, 5 of us started a mental health agency focusing on In-Home Family Based counseling. We now have 250 employees serving clients in the rural areas in mostly the western side of the state. In the past year, I decided to cut WAY back on work to spend more time enjoying family and the hobby farm my husband and I bought in 1985, the same year we married. He passsed away 3 years ago, and I am finding that managing this acreage and having fun is a full time job!! I used to raise and show reining horses, and am now down to 3 horses and a donkey (rescue) all at home now. Am retraining them for trail horses which is an adjustment for us all. And have my dogs and cats, so they all keep me quite busy. Looking forward to seeing everybody!! |
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Denise Zell (Gunsten)
Last updated 1 month ago| Marital status: | Married |
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| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Nurse Practitioner |