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Dear former classmates: I had been hoping to attend the 40th but I found out about it too late to rearrange my schedule and come all the way from Geneva, Switzerland. We have been here since 1993, when we decided that 19 years in Texas were more than any Minnesotan should have to endure. It was particularly difficult to leave Seattle in 1974 (grad school) even if that meant working on lunar samples at the Johnson Space Center. Moving to Dallas to take a position at SMU seemed like an improvement, but I must say that Europe kicks Texas´ ass any day. It hurts to see so many names that I remember well and with whom I had some sort of history, and I wish that I could make it to the party in August. If any of you want to chat electronically, I would welcome contact. All the best.
I look forward to seeing pictures and reading about all the good times you will have. I sorry but I broke my leg in Feb and will not beable to attend. Leg healed with 19 screws and a rod but its the bending thats not cooperating. So have a great time and feel free to email.
I am excited to see a lot of people after 50 years.
Classmates and friends, I"ll be taking one more job in Ft Myers, Fl. I know there are a number of SLP 65 grads who spend at least part of the year there. For any and all I hope you'll connect. I'll be at Floria Gulf Coast University. They'll be able to find me. Looking forward to seeing many of you! I'll asked Georgie K to post my new contact info as soon as I have it. And Georgie always comes through. Mike M
This is a great website! I have checked the guest book several times. I won't be at the reunion, but am looking forward to getting the memory book.
I arrived home last night after spending two additional weeks in Minnesota. Gee, I really do love Minnesota. We "grew up" in an awesome place! The entire reunion, all 4 events, were super!! It was wonderful seeing "old" friends and meeting new ones. If anyone wants to keep in touch, I am as close as your email; RNgrammi@aol.com. Thanks again for all those involved with the planning of this reunion. I look forward to the next one......
I would love to hear from old friends. Please write and catch up on old times. 1518 Craleigh Street. North Port, Fla. 34288. I'll be so happy to hear from you.
My brother John Hagen passed away July 6th in Phoenix, Arizona. (SLP CLASS OF 61) For one, I am very sad. Everybody loved my brother John. He was a great guy and a good brother.
Thanks to all committee members and volunteers for the best reunion ever!
The Ten Norwegian Commandments in Minnesota 1. Der's only one God, ya know. 2. Don't make that fish on your mantle an idol. 3. Cussing ain't Minnesota nice. 4. Go to church even when you're down south. 5. Honor your folks. 6. Don't kill. Catch and release. 7. There is only one Lena for every Ole. No cheatin'. 8. If it ain't your lutefisk, don't take it. 9. Don't be braggin' about how much snow ya shoveled. 10. Keep your mind off your neighbor's hotdish. Who's throwing that lefsa party? Wait a minute, I'm not Norwegian, I'm Irish. Who's got the Guinness? Slainte Fitz
Ditto!! Thanks, Linda, for getting this up and running!
The new website is still a work in progress. If anyone has some suggetions for style or content, please let me know. There will be a new RSVP being set up as soon as the committee has some more detials for me to post.G
Hello from Long Island, New York! When I was attending StLP HS, I never dreamed that I would celebrate 40 years being outta there, let alone making it to age 58!!! I also didn't even think of living anywhere but the Twin Cities area! I can hardly wait till August 26th and hope to see many of you there!
What a wonderful website you have created for all of us "65 St. Louis Parkites. Thank you Linda Steele Harrier!!!!!!
what a great website. i did\'nt know george was that smart, i knew linda was, but george!anyway i got on the site for the first time last night about 9 pm and did\'nt get off till 2 am( to many big words) but it was a wonderful trip down memory lane. thanks for finding me. bob
Hi all! Greetings from Tucson Az.( Anyone from class live here)? I am very excited to see all of you at our 40 yr. reunion! We were adults forty years ago? Strange! My life is really great! Can't help remembering some really great times back then as well! . Anyone know where BooBoo is? Special classmates, Diane C., Gerry C., Bonnie C., Marrilllyn, Johnny S., Stanley G., Steve G., Craig L., Francie R., George, Burgers. Hope as many than can will attend the reunion. Ellen Gold Nelson
Fourty years does go by fast. Just a short note about me, I completed 34 years in education and retired from the Hopkins School District in December/2003. I have since moved to the Milwaukee area to start a second run at education as superintendent of the West Bend School District (19th largest dist. in WI). I live in Jackson, Wisconsin. I look forward to greating and speaking with you all.
Plans are under way for the 45th class reunion this summer.
Something is very wrong. How is it possible to be 39 years old and having your 45th reunion? Someone please check with the school records keeping department ASAP.Great job on the website!
Just an update, I got married on Feb. 16, 2013 to Michael Thayer. I am still living in the desert of So. California. My address is changed but my phone number is still the same. I am so excited to start this new chapter of my life.
Hi former classmates. My wife and I have just moved to Eugene OR after 20 years in Geneva, Switzerland -- and 20 years before that in Texas (PhD from UW Seattle in 1974). Guess which one we preferred. Spending some time at the Johnson Space Center almost compensated for being in Houston, but not quite. I reached mandatory retirement age at the University of Geneva in 2012, and Linda hit the same wall at Oracle's European-Middle East office a year before. I now have an unpaid position at the University of Oregon, where I am living the dream of a Permanent Sabbatical Leave, and am engaged in publishing a huge backlog of data on Andean volcanism (central Chile). You can see me on YouTube at "Dungan in the Andes." Our son Jason (34) and his Danish wife are artists living in London, and we recently returned from one of many trips to visit them and our amazingly darling grand daughter (20 months). I regret missing all previous reunions, but am committed to making the 50th, if I am still around. Bill Posnick is almost the only ex-Oriole with whom I have had contact over the years, and the last time was during the early 80's (late 70's?) in Texas. He was moving rather frequently to ever higher career levels in dental surgery during that era, so I have no idea where he is these days. I bet he shows up on Google. I wish you all the best. Mike
It is hard to believe that it has been almost 40 years since graduation. How time flies when we are having fun! I am looking forward to the reunion to re-unite with classmates and to jog my memory. My thanks to the committee for the outstanding website.
Sorry, I won't be able to attend the reunion. I will be working our stand "Chicago Dogs" at the Minnesota State Fair. We are located in The Gardens, located on Dan Patch and Underwood. We serve Chicago Style Hot Dogs, other sandwiches, soda and Beer. Stop by and see me.
Hello everyone,I talked with Rollie and checked out the website ofthe class of 65! Great job. I would have graduated in the class of 64, however my twin brother Jimmy Peterson and I moved to Phoenix in the summer of 62. Hi Mary lou, loved the photo's of you and Rollie. I hope you're doing well.Best RegardsDavid Elan Peterson
I have an addition to the Guest Book entry below. For those of you who might remember Jimmy and David Peterson, Jimmy passed away a number of years ago. David lives in LA and can be reached at dlan@sbcglobal.net. He also has an interesting website www.davidelan.com. He's had quite an interesting career!
PETER HAGEN SUFFERS STROKE Dear classmates, Peter had a blood clot that moved to his brain causing a stroke that affected the left side of his body. He would love to hear from classmates during his undetermined length of stay @ Courage Center. Contact info is: cell 612/619.4811 email = pmhagen1@gmail.com Courage Center 3925 Golden Valley Rd., room 2 Golden Valley, MN 55422. Week days therapy lasts until about 4pm daily; week ends 10:30 - 11:30 & 2-3pm Feel free to contact me for additional info [if I have any] steve@toytech.com; 800-444-5535 or my cell 952/210.4443
Internet has certainly made the world a lot smaller! My foreign exchange year really meant a lot to me. I've encouraged my kids to do the same, and three of them have had similar experiences and loved it. I live with my husband in a small town in the Oslo area, so please contact me if you come to Norway. Sorry I can't join you at the reunion, but my vacation will be in July this year, and I'm truly looking forward to spending two weeks in the US. It'll be my husband's first time there! Have a good time and please let me know how it goes. I'll be with you in 2015!
40 years have gone, I recently reviewed my year book once again, fun to read. I am so blessed...married to Mr. Wonderful (even if he is from Robbinsdale HS '65) 34 years, have raised four beautiful daughters, now have four of the best son-in-laws, and am enjoying five wonderful grandchildren - how can it get better than this? It's interesting to read this web site and see where everyone is now. I still keep in touch with some classmates, and think of many of you even after all this time. I'm still in Minnesnowda!
"Hi" to all ! A special "thank you" to those of you who showed up at the PT. It was nice to see everyone. I enjoyed my cheeseburger and beer, thanks Ellen and Dana. Hope to see you next year.
Hello everyone. On behalf of the Reunion Committee thanks to all who have accessed this website. Over 300 hits so far! Please continue to look at "Help Us Find" because the list has grown. Also, please look at our new "Hotel" page with information on our group rate at the Sheraton West Hotel near Ridgedale. For those State Fair lovers, you can walk from the Sheraton to the Ridgedale parking lot and hop on a "State Fair" bus. Please also look at "Details of Events" as we have added a breakfast/brunch at the Sheraton. We will try to keep the price around $10 and as time goes by will need an idea of how many are interested. Please don't be afraid to sign the "Guest Book." I promise you'll hear from old friends. Looking forward to seeing everyone in August.
Hello to anyone that can remember me. I only attended Park HIGH for my senior year. Nice memories.Neil
OH MY!!!! Over 1500 hits on this webite -- I know a few who have probably been on about 50 times each, but that still leaves a lot of interest. We hope to be able to keep this site going indefinitely and will be posting Reunion pics for all to see. Please keep your reservations coming, the attendees list is growing daily. And sadly, I've had to add to the "In Memoriam" list too. I've had a great time doing this and look forward to a super reunion. We have some good "stuff" plannned.
Hello from West Seattle, (29yrs) - Thank you Rollie and your Troupers for putting this reunion together, lots of works has gone into this setting up this "Event of the year. OK George Winston at the orchestra hall was pretty cool too. See ya'll next month at the golf club, I'm bringing my clubs and will arrive the 12th for nephew Joe's wedding - anybody for 18, Cracker? Call me 206-851-9937 cell Nooper, good going gang boy - she's a 10! Happy Birthday America!
I took a visit to St. Louis Park High School on google earth. It was as I remembered it. Tried to find my house on Sumter Avenue but how things changed after more than 40 years!
As time goes on, these reunions become more and more meaningful to me. I cannot wait to get back and see my fellow students from the great class of '65. Forty years should seem like a long time, but it doesn't. See you soon!!!
Hi, Class of 65: Hope to see all of you at what is going to be a great reunion. Special thanks to Rollie and Committee......... I have been hiding out in San Mateo, CA. Next to San Francisco in the Bay Area. I own and run numerous mortgage companies. See You Soon
What great memories! It was so much fun to reconnect with everyone and thanks again to the committee for making the reunion a great success. It was so much fun coming back to Texas and sharing these memories with my daughters. It evoked so many "growing up Minnesota" memories in all of us. Since my grandchildren were all born in the south and southwest, their eyes were wide at some of the stories they heard from us. What an experience. Hope to see everyone again in 5 years
Wow, I'm still on a natural HIGH from the 40th class reunion. Once again I am sending my sincere thanks to the committee for a job VERY WELL DONE!!!! In digging through some things my wife and I came upon my Orioles coffee cup from June 9, 1965. Also the complete class list, class commencement seating arrangement, commencement program, senior breakfast program, class rules and the all night party program. If any committee member in the future wants copies of these items for future class reunions I would be happy to accommodate. God willing I will see you all in 2010!!!!!!
Hi Gang, 40 years is a frightful number. I can't remember back that far. I have lived in the Chicago Area (Lake Forest now) for most of my adult life but I go back to Minnesota to visit family. I'm thinking about coming to the reunion but for me it would be like meeting all new people since I haven't kept in touch at all. Thanks to those who worked on this website and who are planing the reunion. Margaret
Dear former classmates: I had been hoping to attend the 40th but I found out about it too late to rearrange my schedule and come all the way from Geneva, Switzerland. We have been here since 1993, when we decided that 19 years in Texas were more than any Minnesotan should have to endure. It was particularly difficult to leave Seattle in 1974 (grad school) even if that meant working on lunar samples at the Johnson Space Center. Moving to Dallas to take a position at SMU seemed like an improvement, but I must say that Europe kicks Texas´ ass any day. It hurts to see so many names that I remember well and with whom I had some sort of history, and I wish that I could make it to the party in August. If any of you want to chat electronically, I would welcome contact. All the best.
I look forward to seeing pictures and reading about all the good times you will have. I sorry but I broke my leg in Feb and will not beable to attend. Leg healed with 19 screws and a rod but its the bending thats not cooperating. So have a great time and feel free to email.
I am excited to see a lot of people after 50 years.
Classmates and friends, I"ll be taking one more job in Ft Myers, Fl. I know there are a number of SLP 65 grads who spend at least part of the year there. For any and all I hope you'll connect. I'll be at Floria Gulf Coast University. They'll be able to find me. Looking forward to seeing many of you! I'll asked Georgie K to post my new contact info as soon as I have it. And Georgie always comes through. Mike M
This is a great website! I have checked the guest book several times. I won't be at the reunion, but am looking forward to getting the memory book.
I arrived home last night after spending two additional weeks in Minnesota. Gee, I really do love Minnesota. We "grew up" in an awesome place! The entire reunion, all 4 events, were super!! It was wonderful seeing "old" friends and meeting new ones. If anyone wants to keep in touch, I am as close as your email; RNgrammi@aol.com. Thanks again for all those involved with the planning of this reunion. I look forward to the next one......
I would love to hear from old friends. Please write and catch up on old times. 1518 Craleigh Street. North Port, Fla. 34288. I'll be so happy to hear from you.
My brother John Hagen passed away July 6th in Phoenix, Arizona. (SLP CLASS OF 61) For one, I am very sad. Everybody loved my brother John. He was a great guy and a good brother.
Thanks to all committee members and volunteers for the best reunion ever!
The Ten Norwegian Commandments in Minnesota 1. Der's only one God, ya know. 2. Don't make that fish on your mantle an idol. 3. Cussing ain't Minnesota nice. 4. Go to church even when you're down south. 5. Honor your folks. 6. Don't kill. Catch and release. 7. There is only one Lena for every Ole. No cheatin'. 8. If it ain't your lutefisk, don't take it. 9. Don't be braggin' about how much snow ya shoveled. 10. Keep your mind off your neighbor's hotdish. Who's throwing that lefsa party? Wait a minute, I'm not Norwegian, I'm Irish. Who's got the Guinness? Slainte Fitz
Ditto!! Thanks, Linda, for getting this up and running!
The new website is still a work in progress. If anyone has some suggetions for style or content, please let me know. There will be a new RSVP being set up as soon as the committee has some more detials for me to post.G
Hello from Long Island, New York! When I was attending StLP HS, I never dreamed that I would celebrate 40 years being outta there, let alone making it to age 58!!! I also didn't even think of living anywhere but the Twin Cities area! I can hardly wait till August 26th and hope to see many of you there!
What a wonderful website you have created for all of us "65 St. Louis Parkites. Thank you Linda Steele Harrier!!!!!!
what a great website. i did\'nt know george was that smart, i knew linda was, but george!anyway i got on the site for the first time last night about 9 pm and did\'nt get off till 2 am( to many big words) but it was a wonderful trip down memory lane. thanks for finding me. bob
Hi all! Greetings from Tucson Az.( Anyone from class live here)? I am very excited to see all of you at our 40 yr. reunion! We were adults forty years ago? Strange! My life is really great! Can't help remembering some really great times back then as well! . Anyone know where BooBoo is? Special classmates, Diane C., Gerry C., Bonnie C., Marrilllyn, Johnny S., Stanley G., Steve G., Craig L., Francie R., George, Burgers. Hope as many than can will attend the reunion. Ellen Gold Nelson
Fourty years does go by fast. Just a short note about me, I completed 34 years in education and retired from the Hopkins School District in December/2003. I have since moved to the Milwaukee area to start a second run at education as superintendent of the West Bend School District (19th largest dist. in WI). I live in Jackson, Wisconsin. I look forward to greating and speaking with you all.
Plans are under way for the 45th class reunion this summer.
Something is very wrong. How is it possible to be 39 years old and having your 45th reunion? Someone please check with the school records keeping department ASAP.Great job on the website!
Just an update, I got married on Feb. 16, 2013 to Michael Thayer. I am still living in the desert of So. California. My address is changed but my phone number is still the same. I am so excited to start this new chapter of my life.
Hi former classmates. My wife and I have just moved to Eugene OR after 20 years in Geneva, Switzerland -- and 20 years before that in Texas (PhD from UW Seattle in 1974). Guess which one we preferred. Spending some time at the Johnson Space Center almost compensated for being in Houston, but not quite. I reached mandatory retirement age at the University of Geneva in 2012, and Linda hit the same wall at Oracle's European-Middle East office a year before. I now have an unpaid position at the University of Oregon, where I am living the dream of a Permanent Sabbatical Leave, and am engaged in publishing a huge backlog of data on Andean volcanism (central Chile). You can see me on YouTube at "Dungan in the Andes." Our son Jason (34) and his Danish wife are artists living in London, and we recently returned from one of many trips to visit them and our amazingly darling grand daughter (20 months). I regret missing all previous reunions, but am committed to making the 50th, if I am still around. Bill Posnick is almost the only ex-Oriole with whom I have had contact over the years, and the last time was during the early 80's (late 70's?) in Texas. He was moving rather frequently to ever higher career levels in dental surgery during that era, so I have no idea where he is these days. I bet he shows up on Google. I wish you all the best. Mike
It is hard to believe that it has been almost 40 years since graduation. How time flies when we are having fun! I am looking forward to the reunion to re-unite with classmates and to jog my memory. My thanks to the committee for the outstanding website.
Sorry, I won't be able to attend the reunion. I will be working our stand "Chicago Dogs" at the Minnesota State Fair. We are located in The Gardens, located on Dan Patch and Underwood. We serve Chicago Style Hot Dogs, other sandwiches, soda and Beer. Stop by and see me.
Hello everyone,I talked with Rollie and checked out the website ofthe class of 65! Great job. I would have graduated in the class of 64, however my twin brother Jimmy Peterson and I moved to Phoenix in the summer of 62. Hi Mary lou, loved the photo's of you and Rollie. I hope you're doing well.Best RegardsDavid Elan Peterson
I have an addition to the Guest Book entry below. For those of you who might remember Jimmy and David Peterson, Jimmy passed away a number of years ago. David lives in LA and can be reached at dlan@sbcglobal.net. He also has an interesting website www.davidelan.com. He's had quite an interesting career!
PETER HAGEN SUFFERS STROKE Dear classmates, Peter had a blood clot that moved to his brain causing a stroke that affected the left side of his body. He would love to hear from classmates during his undetermined length of stay @ Courage Center. Contact info is: cell 612/619.4811 email = pmhagen1@gmail.com Courage Center 3925 Golden Valley Rd., room 2 Golden Valley, MN 55422. Week days therapy lasts until about 4pm daily; week ends 10:30 - 11:30 & 2-3pm Feel free to contact me for additional info [if I have any] steve@toytech.com; 800-444-5535 or my cell 952/210.4443
Internet has certainly made the world a lot smaller! My foreign exchange year really meant a lot to me. I've encouraged my kids to do the same, and three of them have had similar experiences and loved it. I live with my husband in a small town in the Oslo area, so please contact me if you come to Norway. Sorry I can't join you at the reunion, but my vacation will be in July this year, and I'm truly looking forward to spending two weeks in the US. It'll be my husband's first time there! Have a good time and please let me know how it goes. I'll be with you in 2015!
40 years have gone, I recently reviewed my year book once again, fun to read. I am so blessed...married to Mr. Wonderful (even if he is from Robbinsdale HS '65) 34 years, have raised four beautiful daughters, now have four of the best son-in-laws, and am enjoying five wonderful grandchildren - how can it get better than this? It's interesting to read this web site and see where everyone is now. I still keep in touch with some classmates, and think of many of you even after all this time. I'm still in Minnesnowda!
"Hi" to all ! A special "thank you" to those of you who showed up at the PT. It was nice to see everyone. I enjoyed my cheeseburger and beer, thanks Ellen and Dana. Hope to see you next year.
Hello everyone. On behalf of the Reunion Committee thanks to all who have accessed this website. Over 300 hits so far! Please continue to look at "Help Us Find" because the list has grown. Also, please look at our new "Hotel" page with information on our group rate at the Sheraton West Hotel near Ridgedale. For those State Fair lovers, you can walk from the Sheraton to the Ridgedale parking lot and hop on a "State Fair" bus. Please also look at "Details of Events" as we have added a breakfast/brunch at the Sheraton. We will try to keep the price around $10 and as time goes by will need an idea of how many are interested. Please don't be afraid to sign the "Guest Book." I promise you'll hear from old friends. Looking forward to seeing everyone in August.
Hello to anyone that can remember me. I only attended Park HIGH for my senior year. Nice memories.Neil
OH MY!!!! Over 1500 hits on this webite -- I know a few who have probably been on about 50 times each, but that still leaves a lot of interest. We hope to be able to keep this site going indefinitely and will be posting Reunion pics for all to see. Please keep your reservations coming, the attendees list is growing daily. And sadly, I've had to add to the "In Memoriam" list too. I've had a great time doing this and look forward to a super reunion. We have some good "stuff" plannned.
Hello from West Seattle, (29yrs) - Thank you Rollie and your Troupers for putting this reunion together, lots of works has gone into this setting up this "Event of the year. OK George Winston at the orchestra hall was pretty cool too. See ya'll next month at the golf club, I'm bringing my clubs and will arrive the 12th for nephew Joe's wedding - anybody for 18, Cracker? Call me 206-851-9937 cell Nooper, good going gang boy - she's a 10! Happy Birthday America!
I took a visit to St. Louis Park High School on google earth. It was as I remembered it. Tried to find my house on Sumter Avenue but how things changed after more than 40 years!
As time goes on, these reunions become more and more meaningful to me. I cannot wait to get back and see my fellow students from the great class of '65. Forty years should seem like a long time, but it doesn't. See you soon!!!
Hi, Class of 65: Hope to see all of you at what is going to be a great reunion. Special thanks to Rollie and Committee......... I have been hiding out in San Mateo, CA. Next to San Francisco in the Bay Area. I own and run numerous mortgage companies. See You Soon
What great memories! It was so much fun to reconnect with everyone and thanks again to the committee for making the reunion a great success. It was so much fun coming back to Texas and sharing these memories with my daughters. It evoked so many "growing up Minnesota" memories in all of us. Since my grandchildren were all born in the south and southwest, their eyes were wide at some of the stories they heard from us. What an experience. Hope to see everyone again in 5 years
Wow, I'm still on a natural HIGH from the 40th class reunion. Once again I am sending my sincere thanks to the committee for a job VERY WELL DONE!!!! In digging through some things my wife and I came upon my Orioles coffee cup from June 9, 1965. Also the complete class list, class commencement seating arrangement, commencement program, senior breakfast program, class rules and the all night party program. If any committee member in the future wants copies of these items for future class reunions I would be happy to accommodate. God willing I will see you all in 2010!!!!!!
Hi Gang, 40 years is a frightful number. I can't remember back that far. I have lived in the Chicago Area (Lake Forest now) for most of my adult life but I go back to Minnesota to visit family. I'm thinking about coming to the reunion but for me it would be like meeting all new people since I haven't kept in touch at all. Thanks to those who worked on this website and who are planing the reunion. Margaret