Occupation: Paralegal

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I've spent the past 24 years as a paralegal in public finance at the law firm of Dorsey & Whitney - not exactly what I envisioned when I got an M.A. in art history. My daughter recently graduated from Lewis & Clark College, is living in Portland, OR and actually using her art degree as a preschool art teacher. My son is attending Normandale Community College, shoots video pieces in his spare time and dreams of making it big in the film biz. This will be the first reunion I've attended in 20 years and I'm looking forward to it.

Cell Phone: None

Occupation: -

Cell Phone: 972-741-2712

Occupation: Retired!

Comment:
Rick and I have four children and eight grandchildren.  We have lived in Minnesota, Virginia, and Wisconsin.  While living in Virginia I was a preschool teacher, after moving to Wisconsin I became the head secretary of a middle school.  Now that we are both retired we enjoy spending time with family and traveling the United States.

Occupation: Fullfillment

Comment: We need more people!

Occupation: Systems Analyst

Cell Phone: 414-698-3390

Occupation: retired family nurse practitioner

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I am really looking forward to this reunion especially since I will be attending with several old friends ( classmates).  I was pretty lucky in high school to meet Diane Elletson who became my best friend in 10th grade and still is my best friend to this day.  How lucky are we to still be close friends after ALL these years??

I retired in 2013 after 43 years of the best career ever!  I was a registered nurse and later became a family nurse practitioner and taught in the graduate school at the U of M. as well as worked in a local practice.  Sharing in the lives of my patients made going to work every day a privilege.  

I just celebrated my 45 th anniversary and count myself lucky to have raised 5 amazing  kids with their wonderful father.  Our eldest son is an associate professor at Seoul National U in Korea, our next son does critical care transport in San Diego and is head of a non profit.  He and his wife have 2 beautiful sons.  Our eldest daughter is a physician in Mpls. ( maybe she is your doctor??) and she and her husband have 4 active boys.  The next daughter lives in Mpls and is in retail.  Our youngest son is a civil engineer in Edina and along with his wife is expecting their first child about the time of our reunion.  Ironically, they live in a house one block south and west of the house I grew up in.

Currently, I am enjoying NOT commuting to work in bad weather, traveling, hiking, and helping to care for my 6 grandsons!  Last year, my husband and I adopted a 6 year old black lab IED detection Marine Corp dog who served 2 tours of duty in Afghanistan before becoming disabled and no longer fit for duty.  He is truly the love of our lives and seems to have been born with joy in his heart!

Thanks to all who are planning this memorable reunion for us; I hope we have a good turnout.

 

Occupation: ceo of home

Occupation: Money Manager

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I married Brenda Gottlieb (Duluth Central '67) in 1971 and two years later Piper Jaffray moved us out to Seattle where we have been ever since. I have remained in the investment business for all of my 46 years out of college and four of us have had our own money management business out here in Seattle since 1983. Now married for 46 years, Brenda and I have a 40 year-old daughter living in Olympia working as the #2 attorney for the Washington State Department of Health, and a 36 year-old son who received his MBA from the University of Maryland and does consulting work here in Seattle. Our daughter in Olympia has our two children (ages 9 and 7). Brenda owns and operates three Sylvan Learning Centers on the eastside of Seattle which keeps both of us busy. Since my sister, as well as many friends, still live in Minneapolis, we get back to the Twin Cities fairly often. Lookin forwad to coming in for the reunion.

Cell Phone: 206-914-8629

Occupation: Contact Lens Tech/pianist

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HI GANG...I'VE BEEN FITTING CONTACT LENSES FOR THE PAST FORTY YEARS, AS WELL AS PLAYING PIANO AT EVENTS AROUND THE CITIES.I'VE BEEN MARRIED TO LABETT FOR 24 YEARS, HAVE TWO SONS, TWO STEPKIDS, AND A GRAND-DAUGHTER WHO CALLS ME SANPA...I HAD THE PLEASURE OF BEING INVOLVED WITH THE 'LIPPS INC' PROJECT WHICH SPAWNED 'FUNKYTOWN,' AND MY FAVORITE SLP MEMORY WAS MISS CHARLES NUTTY CLASS MY SENIOR YEAR...WISHING YOU ALL WELL.

Occupation: Food Broker

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Blaine and I have lived in Annandale, MN since we married in 1969. We have four children and five grandchildren. We are enjoying the third trimester of our lives. It doesn't seem possible that it has been 50 years!

Occupation: Organizational Coach

Comment:
Where has the time gone! It has been a healthy and happy life with my loving husband, Dick Barr and my son, Michael.  While attending a football game as a sophmore, I told my girlfriend, " I wish I could meet that "hot" guy on the 1965 SLP winning football team".  Well,  I did in college and 48 years later,  we have shared a happy and healthy life together with our son, Michael.  We enjoy traveling and experiencing different cultures.  I am excited to see friends from "awhile back".

Cell Phone: 6125997040

Occupation:
Adjunct Professor and Philanthropy Excellence Consultant

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I "retired" after 10 years as Director of Entrepreneurship at St. Bens/St.Johns to start a new organization serving mission driven newer entrepreneurs with training, co-working and resource supports, called Impact Hub MSP. I volunteer as founding board member, mentor, and chief fundraiser. I also consult with foundations, families and nonprofits on improving philanthropic strategies. And I teach at Humphrey School of Public Affairs, one course a semester. I love the problem solving needed daily and the challenge of staying on top of communicating with such different generations. 

My definition of retirement is having 4 day weekends! I attended the SLP Class of '66 reunion with my husband, Jim Clifford.  It was great fun. I am already looking forward to ours.  See you there.

Cell Phone: 6126958742

Occupation: Educator

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Greetings from the Sunny Left Coast!Sadly, I will not be able to attend this reunion. I want to thank all of the folks who worked to put this event together for all of us to enjoy---even at a distance. The photos and notes from everyone have been fun to look at.My life has been filled with 'wonderful' times, 'okay' times and 'not so good' times.  Fortunately, the 'wonderful' outweigh the 'okay and the 'not so good'. The hardest part for me has been the loss of both of my parents and the sale, after fifty years, of our family home. My husband Barney and I have been happily married for 24 years. We are raising three sons and despite the same food, same schools and same general approach to parenting with each---they have grown up to be strikingly different young men. Our oldest son did a stint at Gustavus and returned home to continue to complete his degree in Anthropology, while he works as a lifeguard and swim instructor. Our middle son is a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy and plans to be a pilot. Our youngest son is a senior in high school and is the guitar player in a very sucessful-many paying gigs-1950's retro-rock band. For the past fifteen years I have been coordinating a distance education program for adults. We offer many classes on television, on the Internet and in DVD libraries. Along the way I finally got a Master's Degree in Education Administration, which allowed me to branch out as a consultant to other programs in the state.My office is located on a high school campus, which fills my days with the sights and sounds of teenagers and campus life which I love!  My career has taken me to many schools thoughout the state. However, I rarely encounter teachers of the caliber we took for granted that we would and did find at St. Louis Park High School. We were so fortunate to have so many talented and dedicated instructors. I promise I won't miss the 50th!

Cell Phone: 916-489-1700

Occupation: Retired Actuary

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I retired last year to our lake place in north west Wisconsin. We enjoy being away from the hustle bustle of the city, but are only 90 minutes away. I still see a number of my actuarial co-workers, and after 45 years of that, I have no regrets. I visit my son in Portland OR from time to time, but see my step daughter in Eau Claire much more frequently.

I hope to take an antelope in Wyoming this October, and a few North Dakota pheasants after that.  I have been blessed in many many ways, and hope to give more back in the coming years.

Occupation: Retired

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I've been married 49 yrs. to Dorene from Bloomingon. We have two adult children and two adoring grandchildren, one from each. We had our granddaughter with us up north for ten summers, wonderful. She will have great memories of her summers, (helping grandma working at the Orr General Store) the rest of her life and so will we. Our daughter and granddaughter live in our home in Bloomington. Our grandson Jackson who is three, lives in Minneapolis with our son and his wife.

​I went three years to the U of Mn., four years USAF, Loring AFB, Limestone Maine.  Beautiful, like northern Mn. I worked in the metal industry, help design and build hi-tech prototypes for the clean air environment industries. ACAD (computer aided desigh) substitute teacher for awhile.

Retired at 54 yrs. to the cabin up north near Orr, Mn. I help start two businesses for close friends in Mpls. and helped to start two non-profits, in northern Mn., by writing up their Non-profit Corporate papers. Did some grant writing and got good at that, got every grant we tried for. Got into general contracting for home additions, improvements, garages, and outdoor sheds.

​Finally, four years ago I quit all and I'm just working on my own projects. I will never get done but at least we're having more time to do the things we enjoy. Also working on our family tree with over 12,500 words so far, I have 52 cousins.

​P.S.  While reading our bios., I got a kick out of how many of us thought this was our 40th reunion.  Ha! don't we wish...love it!
 

Occupation: Volunteer

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Hi Classmates ~  I'm planning to attend with Sally H. Hundemer and her husband.  Hope to see some S.B's. at Old Central Sat. 8/18/07 from 10 AM - noon so you can visit with the senior division ( that still competes).  Bring noseplugs and for a small fee that Bonnie Kutzler collects you can practice, too!  ~~ I volunteer for Winonah Elem Library in So. Mpls. and also Mt Olivet Home (memory loss unit). My oldest girl graduated from Mpls. College of Art and Design. The youngest is a 6th yr. senior in Madison -UW. She spent the last 9 months in Quito, Ecuador, visiting Peru, the rain forest, the Gallapagos, Indian villages, etc. The pictures were great! I've seen a bit of the USA, Mexico - (28 trips), and Europe (15 weeks so far.) Would love to live in Europe eventually.  I'm hoping this reunion will have lots of last minute registrations. I do have trouble with PC's- and am not hooked up to internet in my home, so won't send a picture. I will bring old pictures from Aquila Elem from '57-'60).

Occupation: Recruiter

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Hi Everyone!

After an early marriage and divorce, I started a career in personnel placement in Minneapolis.
After moving to Denver in 1984 for my job, I was lucky enough to meet my husband through the "Personals" (Remember those before online dating!) We've been married for almost 30 years and have a fabulous 26 year old son, and I work 4-5 days a week as a Recruiter for the National Registry of Marriage Friendly Therapists. (www.marriagefriendlytherapists.com) My son graduated Boston University in 2013 and decided to make Boston his home. He is currently working in Mergers and Acquisitions for the corporate headquartersof Staples in Boston which allows him to travel often.

And yes, I'm "Mark Rosen's sister", which I get asked often.
I also have a sister, Barb, who also graduated from Park.

I enjoy reading, indie movies, travel, and spending time with my family and friends. I also love running into former classmates when I'm in the Minneapolis area to visit my family. My favorite high school memory is of taking the train to NYC Senior Year and rooming with Lynne Goldberg and Robbie Perl. I don't think I've ever had that much fun since! Hope this finds everyone healthy and happy. Sorry I won't be at the reunion, but I would love to hear from anyone who wants to say "hi".

Gwen

Cell Phone: 3039476878

Occupation: Wildlife Biologist

Comment:
After I left SLP, I bounced around to Grinnell, Antioch (fabulous college!)and Colorado State, where I began my career as a wildlife biologist, first with the US Fish and Wildlife Service's Refuges  on the Lower Rio Grande and then to the lower part of the Upper Miss, known as Mark Twain, then off to the Pacific Northwest with FWS and BLM, now with the Forest Service,  living in Utah.  I have been incredibly fortunate to work on large ecoystems, focusing on bird biology.  I am happily married to my wife of over 31 years, Teresa, and I have three wonderful daughters. When I think back to St.Louis Park H.S. I wonder how I got through - pretty unfocused! - probably on account of some good friends and the tennis team!

Cell Phone: none

Occupation: Retired

Comment:
Enjoying the very best time of my life right now, blissfully retired (5+ yrs.) on the East shore of Lake Nokomis with my Yorkie-Poo, a stone's throw from my daughter's family (3 grands that call me Mimi). 
I collect and sell antiques/collectibles, walk, swim, garden and lunch with friends.

My fondest memories at Park High were working on the Echo and attempting to downhill ski (not that  fond a memory).

 

Cell Phone: not available

Occupation: Nurse/School Administrator

Comment:
I never expected to end up in Florida.  I went back to school and got my RN at age 40. Still dabble in theatre whenever possible.  I've been married to Preston Boyd, teacher. musician, & actor for 32 years. Our sons, Dorian and Colin, are both in the entertainment industry.  I guess it's in the blood.Only VERY OLD friends get away with calling me Perky.

Occupation: retired

Comment:
The best memory of my High School years are when I skipped school to work at the Old Met Stadium.  I sold souveniers outside Gate D.  This was a special day - 1st game of the 1965 World Series. It also was Yom Kippur. My photo appeared in the Mpls Star with Hubert Humphrey. Front page (full color) selling him a souvenier.  Of course my parents received numerous calls from most of the community Rabbis.  How could you let Darrell work on Yom Kippur when Sandy Koufax wouldn't even pitch.  Little did the critics know - that I had a note excusing from Class that day.  It was submitted to and signed off by our Asst. Principal Frank Miller.  Who ever knew; I would also work professionally in the 1987 and 1991 World Series.  Amazing how those school work programs prepare us in life!

I was fortunate to retire early in my career. I worked in the  "FAKE NEWS"  business -since my early years at WCCO-TV.  Taught in the Journalism School at the U of M and Then on to more MainStreamMedia and Music Videos. I married Jennifer in 1990 and never spent a full winter in Minnesota since then.  We moved full time to South Florida in 2003.  I look forward to seeing everybody at our 50th!  

Peace and Love -  To all those classmates that have sinced passed on!

Cell Phone: 772-631-0937

Occupation: Retired social worker/case manager

Cell Phone: 609-707-1271

Occupation: yoga/fitness instructor; ACT/SAT tutor

Comment:
After 20 years as an English teacher, I switched to a career in fitness. I teach yoga, cardio and strength training for Lifetime Fitness and other corporations. I have taught yoga in Isla Mujeres, Mexico for women's retreats. I have my own tutoring business and work with kids on strategies for the ACT/SAT tests.I have been married to Bill for 23 years. I have two daughters, a son-in-law and five wonderful grandsons.

Occupation: retired teacher

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Fifty years! I've been truly blessed through these many years with a wonderful family, and many best friends. Since my husband's passing last year I've kept fairly busy. I've now been divorced and widowed. That's enough for one person. I still retain my sense of humor. Looking forward to see everyone at the reunion.

Cell Phone: 6514310942

Occupation: Retired

Cell Phone: 5073830506

Occupation: Self Employed

Comment:
Wow, I'm missing?  The reports of my missing may be exagurated.  So here's the poop: After SLPH I attended St. Olaf College.  Then: Peace Corps Thailand, Sailed the Gulf of Thailand, lived in Australia for 2 years, sailed across the South Indian Ocean (42 days out of sight of land), Lived in Maryland, Florida, and back to Maryland where I met and married my beautiful wife, bought a boat yard which segwayed into starting a propeller reapir facility which we sold.  Since then we have started and sold the following: A second Propeller Shop, Carvel Ice Cream Store, Hydroseeding, Soccer Shots teaching children soccer, a radiator distribution company 1800Radiator, and Heavenly Kettle Corn in Virginia.  We then traveled the US for 2 years in a motor home landing in Grass Valley. CA starting another Kettle Corn business: California Gold Kettle Corn, Inc. and thats where we are now.
Soooo, if anyof you have managed to escape Minnesota and are in California, check out our web page, come see us, ask for the Kernal (me) and I'll hook you up with some free kettle corn.
Thats all for now.  Cheero, Larry
 

Cell Phone: 530-770-1910

Occupation: Retired

Comment:
I attended college and later art school in Philadelphia, and wound up making my life here.  My career focused on strategic communications for non-profits in healthcare, social services and education.  In the last ten years, I worked with my husband Ted in a unique business he created that sold devices he invented, patented and fabricated that were used for pulmonary medical research in 45 countries and cited in more than 1,700 scientific publications.  We retired at the beginning of 2016 and are reconnecting with art, music and writing. 

Cell Phone: 267-784-4830

Occupation: dentist

Comment:
Shalom to all my classmates. I am p[roud to say I have attended every re-union we have had. At our last re-union I  met Freda Goldberg Kramer and married her two years later. We live in New Hope and have a cabin on Howard Lake which we are willing to part with for the right price. The proceeds will help to pay for a home in Aruba, where we plan to spend the winters in the years ahead. We are both very active with the MS Society and I have walked the 50 miles the last two years to help find a cure.. This year our office raised over 27,000 for MS and our three person team over $ 30,000. We travel often and have just been to Italy, France, Greece, and Israel which I have missed since I was there in 1973-74. Good health to all in the coming years.

Cell Phone: 612-801=3758

Occupation: Project manager ( now retired)

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To all my  classmates: I wish you all the best. It has been 30 years since I have seen most of you. One reason is that I moved to Cal over 20 years ago. I started out in Hollywood seeking my fame and fortune but ended up refurbishing about 75 old apartment buildings instead, so the next generations could have nice places to live their dreams. I once lived in a building that Charles Manson lived in.  Anyway a few years ago I had some health problems and was forced to retire.  Since then I have been able to do some traveling and have enjoyed that. I have from time to time been able to come to the Mpls area and have seen some old friends. That's always good. I am truly looking forward to this reunion. I hope to see many of you there.  Love and kisses to all (the ladies that is) (handshakes to all the guys.)Dave Dale
Photo: Dave and his grand nephew-I'm the one drinking the milk?