Your News & Updates
Linda Christensen
Can't attaend .. 3 trips in 2 weeks.
I was able to locate a complete obituary for classmate and friend, Dave Chorzempa. You can access it at Obittree.com. He was a Marine, and served his country after his deployment ended proudly. Thank you for your service to America, Dave. Rest in Peace.
Sadly, fellow classmate, Sanford (Sandy) Proosow passed away on November 16th. His obituary is in the Star Tribune today (November 17th).
Classmate Nathan Neff passed away on January 25th. His obituary is in the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Hi Sparky ~ Classmate Nancy Lear passed away on March 29th. Her obituary is in the Star Tribune this morning. This is unfortunately an email notification I seem to be sending you more and more often.
Sadly, another classmate of ours has passed away. Steve Burke passed away on April 16th. His obituary is in today's Star Tribune. Rest in Peace, "Mr. Hockey"!
I am looking forward to seeing everyone in July at our 2022 reunion celebrating our 75/57 milestones. Thinking of being in Minneapolis during the Aquatennial brings back fond memories for me. After high school graduation and during my college summers a few years after that, I was a member of the Aquatennial "Roving Units", so many years ago. We entertained at many venues in Minnesota (not just Minneapolis) - at children's hospitals, senior care facilities, festivals, etc. spreading goodwill and fun. Now, I've kind of come full circle. Even though we are retired, for our business Community Involvement Project, my husband, Michael, and I now sponsor hired entertainment programs (where I emcee and interject a song or two) at senior care facilities to enhance the residents' musical enjoyment.
Yes I really do have all those last names. I am thrilled to have memories from all of the times that are represented by them. Papermaster brings up wonderful reminiscences of Brookside, Humanities class, late nights studying, domestic exchange, many friends that still are my best even though we live far apart and rarely communicate. Looking forward to the 45th.
Hello, everyone, although I haven\'t kept in touch with very many of you. Great website. Sad to learn that so many have passed already. I will probably miss the reuinion because it would be like meeting new folks again. High school is still kind of a blur for me. I still live nearby. Send me an email if you remember me.
Hi classmates.Have a good time there all of you, especially listening to the 1960\'s music that I love so much, but I will not be attending the reunion even though my sister Marianne has moved back to Minnesota from Arizona and that gives me extra incentive to attend. It would be like meeting you all for the 1st time! I am so happy for all of us who have made it this far in life. If any of you come up to western Canada, you are most welcome to visit my art gallery in Canmore, Alberta.www.vahgallery.com
Nice reunion.. Good job on the Website. Hi to Linda Steele. I knew some of you and thought I would take a peek. Going to my husband\'s class of \'65 reunion in Worthington tomorrow. Cheers.Suzanne..\'65 Cake eater!!
What a fabulous website! A piece of art and hours of planning. Just fantastic. Thank you.Mark L Rosen
Have missed the last few reunions and, sadly, missed the 60th birthday party. Can hardly believe we\'re all 60 - no wait, we\'re older than 60 now! I\'m looking forward to the reunion wondering if, after all these years, I\'ll recognize those I walked the halls with. Or will you recognize me??? So many wonderful memories!
Sorry to say Bob Wexler died late July.
Unable to attend once again do to traveling to Long Island to visit my son and his new wife. Update: lost my husband July 5, 2009 so things have been hard to adjust to but my son has helped me alot. I hope everyone who attends has a great time...someone have a beer for me.
Hey Orioles! Great website and photos - thanks to all who made that happen. I am disappointed not to be able to make the 45th this summer, but look forward to seeing folks at future reunions. The pix brought smiles and the list of departed sadness. Easy to recall walking the halls together and amazing it was so long ago. Happiness and good health to all.
Hard to believe another year has gone by.......... I am planning to be at the "birthday bash" at the PT. I will be at the Bison Booth at the State Fair again this year on Thursday the 30th, in the evening, and Sunday the 2nd. If anyone wants to reach me my cell # is 760-567-7823. Looking forward to seeing all!!!
Over the years many have asked me about Matt Solovskoy. Matthew passed away Saturday Jan. 19,2008 from lung cancer. He left Minnesota over 30 years ago and lived in Texas, Florida and So. Carolina where he died . He is survived by his current wife Dorothy. He had a son David before we were married. We had 3 children together, Joshua, Jacob and Bethany. May he finally be at peace.
I just found this site. How do I sign up for info on coming reunions? So far I havn't been to any.
I just wanted to update my military service. I served in the Army from 1968-1970.
To George Kohan, what do you know about website design? as I recall you couldn\'t master a mechanical pencil. Good work Georgie, you\'ve come a long way and it is a nice site
Nice job on creating this web site. Looking forward to reunion 45, hard to believe.
Well, I'm back in Minnesota now. I spent about 17 years in Houston, Texas and 5 years in New Braunfels, Texas. I lost my wife of 29 Years in 2016 and moved back to Minnesota in 2017. My health isn't the greatest, so I moved in with 2 of my single boys in Cambridge, MN. I truely believe we grew up in the best of times. I have many fond memories of my growing up in the 50's & 60's. Hopefully those of us still here will hookup at the next reunion.
Sorry, I won\'t be able to make the reunion, but thank you to the folks who are making this happen.Last month I announced my retirement (on 09/01/10) from Standard Insurance where I have been the lead programmer for the Disability Claims Management System for the last 12 years. Approx 90% of Standard\'s income each year is from their Group Disability Insurance. I will spend most of July and August teaching contractors for India (yes, my job is being off-shored) as much as I can about the system.Big retirement plans include ramping up my involvement with Toastmasters, serving as a guide at the Portland Arboretum (my first degree was in forestry) & spending more time with our friend\'s 3-1/2 year old twin girls. We have been helping them on a weekly basis since the twins were 4 days old. A very important part of my life.I hope things are going well for all of you. Enjoy!
It is a pleasure to be able to chair the 75/57 celebration. We have a great weekend planned and I really hope everyone who is able will attend. We deserve to have FUN, see old friends and trash talk those who don't come (just kidding). My friend Ellen Gold Nelson just said it best when celebrating her 75th birthday yesterday: "It's an honor and privilege to join the quarter century club -- and it's free!" Looking forward to seeing everyone July 22 and 23. We will definitely do The Stroll Down Memory Lane.
I was at the Park Taveren for the last reunion. It was interesting and fun to visit with so many of my classmates of 1965. I recently retired from teaching (District 196; Apple Valley rosemount) after 33 years. I also pulled the plug about five years ago from the USAR (27 years). It has been fun, but I want to travel and spend some fun time with my first wife, Joan skog.R. Morss
just going thru the guestbook messages in planning to attend the 8/25/07 party. Took this opportunity to post my own message so friends & acquaintences could reach me if they desire to connect. email is posted or 800.444.5535
Great job on the 45th reunion
I went to the PT on the 27th and saw quite a few classmates. Nice experience. Looking forward to attending the 50th. Hope to hear from you.
I got back to Calif last night after spending 2 wonderful weeks in Minnesota. I can\'t quite express the emotions of our class reunion. Just an awesome time!!!! Thank you to everyone on the committee!!! LOVE to all my "classmates"! Hope to see you for our 65th birthday.
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 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.
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
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
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!
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!
"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 to anyone that can remember me. I only attended Park HIGH for my senior year. Nice memories.Neil
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!
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!!!!!!
Linda Christensen
Can't attaend .. 3 trips in 2 weeks.
I was able to locate a complete obituary for classmate and friend, Dave Chorzempa. You can access it at Obittree.com. He was a Marine, and served his country after his deployment ended proudly. Thank you for your service to America, Dave. Rest in Peace.
Sadly, fellow classmate, Sanford (Sandy) Proosow passed away on November 16th. His obituary is in the Star Tribune today (November 17th).
Classmate Nathan Neff passed away on January 25th. His obituary is in the Minneapolis Star Tribune.
Hi Sparky ~ Classmate Nancy Lear passed away on March 29th. Her obituary is in the Star Tribune this morning. This is unfortunately an email notification I seem to be sending you more and more often.
Sadly, another classmate of ours has passed away. Steve Burke passed away on April 16th. His obituary is in today's Star Tribune. Rest in Peace, "Mr. Hockey"!
I am looking forward to seeing everyone in July at our 2022 reunion celebrating our 75/57 milestones. Thinking of being in Minneapolis during the Aquatennial brings back fond memories for me. After high school graduation and during my college summers a few years after that, I was a member of the Aquatennial "Roving Units", so many years ago. We entertained at many venues in Minnesota (not just Minneapolis) - at children's hospitals, senior care facilities, festivals, etc. spreading goodwill and fun. Now, I've kind of come full circle. Even though we are retired, for our business Community Involvement Project, my husband, Michael, and I now sponsor hired entertainment programs (where I emcee and interject a song or two) at senior care facilities to enhance the residents' musical enjoyment.
Yes I really do have all those last names. I am thrilled to have memories from all of the times that are represented by them. Papermaster brings up wonderful reminiscences of Brookside, Humanities class, late nights studying, domestic exchange, many friends that still are my best even though we live far apart and rarely communicate. Looking forward to the 45th.
Hello, everyone, although I haven\'t kept in touch with very many of you. Great website. Sad to learn that so many have passed already. I will probably miss the reuinion because it would be like meeting new folks again. High school is still kind of a blur for me. I still live nearby. Send me an email if you remember me.
Hi classmates.Have a good time there all of you, especially listening to the 1960\'s music that I love so much, but I will not be attending the reunion even though my sister Marianne has moved back to Minnesota from Arizona and that gives me extra incentive to attend. It would be like meeting you all for the 1st time! I am so happy for all of us who have made it this far in life. If any of you come up to western Canada, you are most welcome to visit my art gallery in Canmore, Alberta.www.vahgallery.com
Nice reunion.. Good job on the Website. Hi to Linda Steele. I knew some of you and thought I would take a peek. Going to my husband\'s class of \'65 reunion in Worthington tomorrow. Cheers.Suzanne..\'65 Cake eater!!
What a fabulous website! A piece of art and hours of planning. Just fantastic. Thank you.Mark L Rosen
Have missed the last few reunions and, sadly, missed the 60th birthday party. Can hardly believe we\'re all 60 - no wait, we\'re older than 60 now! I\'m looking forward to the reunion wondering if, after all these years, I\'ll recognize those I walked the halls with. Or will you recognize me??? So many wonderful memories!
Sorry to say Bob Wexler died late July.
Unable to attend once again do to traveling to Long Island to visit my son and his new wife. Update: lost my husband July 5, 2009 so things have been hard to adjust to but my son has helped me alot. I hope everyone who attends has a great time...someone have a beer for me.
Hey Orioles! Great website and photos - thanks to all who made that happen. I am disappointed not to be able to make the 45th this summer, but look forward to seeing folks at future reunions. The pix brought smiles and the list of departed sadness. Easy to recall walking the halls together and amazing it was so long ago. Happiness and good health to all.
Hard to believe another year has gone by.......... I am planning to be at the "birthday bash" at the PT. I will be at the Bison Booth at the State Fair again this year on Thursday the 30th, in the evening, and Sunday the 2nd. If anyone wants to reach me my cell # is 760-567-7823. Looking forward to seeing all!!!
Over the years many have asked me about Matt Solovskoy. Matthew passed away Saturday Jan. 19,2008 from lung cancer. He left Minnesota over 30 years ago and lived in Texas, Florida and So. Carolina where he died . He is survived by his current wife Dorothy. He had a son David before we were married. We had 3 children together, Joshua, Jacob and Bethany. May he finally be at peace.
I just found this site. How do I sign up for info on coming reunions? So far I havn't been to any.
I just wanted to update my military service. I served in the Army from 1968-1970.
To George Kohan, what do you know about website design? as I recall you couldn\'t master a mechanical pencil. Good work Georgie, you\'ve come a long way and it is a nice site
Nice job on creating this web site. Looking forward to reunion 45, hard to believe.
Well, I'm back in Minnesota now. I spent about 17 years in Houston, Texas and 5 years in New Braunfels, Texas. I lost my wife of 29 Years in 2016 and moved back to Minnesota in 2017. My health isn't the greatest, so I moved in with 2 of my single boys in Cambridge, MN. I truely believe we grew up in the best of times. I have many fond memories of my growing up in the 50's & 60's. Hopefully those of us still here will hookup at the next reunion.
Sorry, I won\'t be able to make the reunion, but thank you to the folks who are making this happen.Last month I announced my retirement (on 09/01/10) from Standard Insurance where I have been the lead programmer for the Disability Claims Management System for the last 12 years. Approx 90% of Standard\'s income each year is from their Group Disability Insurance. I will spend most of July and August teaching contractors for India (yes, my job is being off-shored) as much as I can about the system.Big retirement plans include ramping up my involvement with Toastmasters, serving as a guide at the Portland Arboretum (my first degree was in forestry) & spending more time with our friend\'s 3-1/2 year old twin girls. We have been helping them on a weekly basis since the twins were 4 days old. A very important part of my life.I hope things are going well for all of you. Enjoy!
It is a pleasure to be able to chair the 75/57 celebration. We have a great weekend planned and I really hope everyone who is able will attend. We deserve to have FUN, see old friends and trash talk those who don't come (just kidding). My friend Ellen Gold Nelson just said it best when celebrating her 75th birthday yesterday: "It's an honor and privilege to join the quarter century club -- and it's free!" Looking forward to seeing everyone July 22 and 23. We will definitely do The Stroll Down Memory Lane.
I was at the Park Taveren for the last reunion. It was interesting and fun to visit with so many of my classmates of 1965. I recently retired from teaching (District 196; Apple Valley rosemount) after 33 years. I also pulled the plug about five years ago from the USAR (27 years). It has been fun, but I want to travel and spend some fun time with my first wife, Joan skog.R. Morss
just going thru the guestbook messages in planning to attend the 8/25/07 party. Took this opportunity to post my own message so friends & acquaintences could reach me if they desire to connect. email is posted or 800.444.5535
Great job on the 45th reunion
I went to the PT on the 27th and saw quite a few classmates. Nice experience. Looking forward to attending the 50th. Hope to hear from you.
I got back to Calif last night after spending 2 wonderful weeks in Minnesota. I can\'t quite express the emotions of our class reunion. Just an awesome time!!!! Thank you to everyone on the committee!!! LOVE to all my "classmates"! Hope to see you for our 65th birthday.
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 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.
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
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
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!
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!
"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 to anyone that can remember me. I only attended Park HIGH for my senior year. Nice memories.Neil
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!
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!!!!!!