Classmate PROFILES



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Soon after you enter your information, we'll add your picture from the Echowan. Besides tons of information about you, you can upload a current photo and a paragraph or two about your life. What has the last fifty (plus) years meant to you? Marriages? Children and grandchildren? Careers? Travel? The meaning of life?

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A reminder to those classmates. If you entered 'retired', it would be great if you would add what you did 'before you retired'.

 

Karen Iwason (Pfeiffer)

Last updated 1 month ago
Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: retired elementary teacher
Comment: Graduated from Mankato, taught 1st grade at Osseo for two years, but did not want to "endure" the MN winters one more year so in 1967 I moved to more hospitable environs. . .Long Beach, CA.I started teaching in Garden Grove and remained there until retiring in 2003.


  I would say that my teaching career, raising two children, being involved in their activities -  totally consumed our lives (not complaining). And now that we are empty nesters (still no grandchildren) and retired, we have the time to enjoy the everyday things in life ( I love Sunday nights and Monday mornings)!


    I have not attended any reunions but am looking forward to this one and seeing all us "oldies." I also look forward to connecting with many Oak Hillers and Park Knollers at our mini-reunion (can you believe the Oak Hill Drive-In is still there albeit another name and redo)!





   






What are your favorite activities?: walking, reading, sports fan (have attended many Final Four BB games), singing in choir, planning anything
What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: most Western Europe, Russia, Israel, China, Central America, Columbia
What kind of music do you like today?: classic rock, classical, jazz
How would your friends describe you today?: I suppose it depends on who you ask. . .
What would you change if you could?: that hot fudge sundaes, Snickers cheesecake, and birthday cake were all fat free and just as delicious!

Ann Johnson (Oyaas)

Last updated 1 month ago
Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: teacher/volunteer
Comment:


After college at Iowa State University, I taught elementary school for five years in Robbinsdale, MN.  My husband and I moved to Boston where I taught English in a middle school for two years. Then I devoted my life to raising two sons, a daughter, a husband and numerous Golden Retrievers.  Now I have three wonderful grandchildren to add to the mix.





I spent a zillion hours doing volunteer work for non-profits, my community and schools.   I wanted to give back but I also wanted to get out of the house when the kids were little.  Just being honest.





I have had a great life, a wonderful life but one that won't merit a statue in the park.  This is a shame because I think I'd look great cast in bronze.
What are your favorite activities?: After two knee replacements, my athletic activities have been scaled down. I still swim miles, play golf and walk. I'm an avid reader, a crazed ,but mediocre, bridge player and I knit when I sit still.
What kind of music do you like today?: I like classical for background, soft rock for driving and jazz late at night, with cognac, please.
How would your friends describe you today?: I hope they would describe me as I would describe each of them, as a person worth knowing. And one who loves to laugh and have fun.

Dan Johnson

Last updated 1 month ago
Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 7
Occupation: Technical Sales Manager & Product line Manager

Dick Johnson

Last updated 1 month ago
Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Retired - Info Systems/Financial consulting with colleges and universities, Student Loans
Comment:
In college until 1971 (slow learner), then 9+ years in Boulder Colorado. Returned to Twin Cities, Daughters moved back to Colorado as they finished college. This fall will be 20 years "retired".




 




1/14 With wife Sue retiring 12/13, we decided to escape MN winters. So moved primary residence to Sioux Falls SD. Will return to the "Cabin" in Shoreview (former home for 33 yrs) for the summers. Bunch of neighbors here think Sioux Falls isn't south enough and leave here to go even further south (AZ, FL, TX...).  Huh.
What are your favorite activities?: Reading, moping, volunteering (Ramsey County, Red Cross)
What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: Russia, China, India for extended periods -not just a travel tour
What kind of music do you like today?: All
What would you change if you could?: Need to come up with ways to reduce the number of \"takers\" and inspire more \"makers\".

Gary Johnson

Last updated 1 month ago
Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 4
Occupation: retired
Comment:
What are your favorite activities?: flying, golf, grandchildren, boating
What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: Hawaii, cuba, dom. rep. Mexico, alaska
What kind of music do you like today?: oldies
How would your friends describe you today?: busy, fun, would try anything once, easy going.
What would you change if you could?: Nothing I have had a good life so far, regrets are for other people. It is just to easy to enjoy my grandchildren and life in general.

Judy Johnson (Martin)

Last updated 1 month ago
Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Widowed
Children: 2
Occupation: Woman's Health Application Specialist
Comment: I so enjoyed seeing everyone at the reunion theme meeting May 1st !  I would encourage everyone to try and attend the reunion if possible.  I look forward to sharing lots of laughter as we reconnect and share memories with friends from high school.
What are your favorite activities?: Sharing time with family and friends
What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: England, France, Germany, Jamaica, Ireland, Mexico, United Arab Emirates
What kind of music do you like today?: Classical and Oldies
How would your friends describe you today?: Friendly, fun loving, with a positive attitude.
What would you change if you could?: I would have spent more quality time with my husband of 40 years if I had known that he was going to be gone as of August 2010. When we have someone to share life with we double the joy and half the sorrow. Appreciate your soul mate as we never know when they will be gone !

Wayne Johnson

Last updated 1 month ago
Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: retired
Comment: I went to the U of M after graduation.  Met my wife, Margaret, in first year Japanese class.  We were married after graduation from the U, leaving graduate school to go live in Japan.  We were there for four years, changing directions when we got back.  Entered Alex Tech taking carpentry though not really using the skills until my last six years of working.  Margaret worked for the State of MN in various jobs that kept us moving to and from central MN and the Twin Cities.  My favorite job was doing construction and maintenance for a group home company whose residents were developementally disabled.  I retired from there in 2006 when we moved to SF.  Coming out of retirement my wife is now working for UCSF.  We enjoy the music, food, wine, politics and weather here, and are able to spend a lot of time with longtime friend and classmate, Jay Goetting and his wife, who live in nearby Napa.  When Margaret retires again we will probably return to MN and spend part of the year in CA.  I'm looking forward to seeing everyone in August.
What kind of music do you like today?: symphony, chamber, opera, jazz

Stan Kagin

Last updated 1 month ago
Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 4
Occupation: Real Estate Management/Investor & retired Dentist
Comment:
What are your favorite activities?: golf, tennis, and travel
What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: Scandinavia, Europe, SE Asia, China, India, New Zealand, Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Morocco
What kind of music do you like today?: classical including opera
What would you change if you could?: Chaos in the world

Diana Kamp (Smith)

Last updated 1 month ago
Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: retired Hopkins teacher
Comment:  
What are your favorite activities?: nature, golfing, hiking, reading, being with family and friends, especially at our cabin on Caribou Lake in Lutsen, MN
What kind of music do you like today?: world, classical, and jazz
How would your friends describe you today?: fun, funny; a thinker; passionate and committed to her beliefs; a loyal friend
What would you change if you could?: greater reverence and respect for the natural world and its diversity; greater respect for the diversity and dignity of the world's people, especially its children; greater dedication to the education of all children

Morten Kelstrup

Last updated 1 month ago
Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Professor emeritus (retired 31.01.2011)
Comment:
Thank you for finding me! My year 1960-61 at St. Louis Park High School as an AFS-student still stands for me as a fantastic experience. It "blew my mind" and gave me - not least thanks to you, my classmates - another perspective on the US, on cultural differences, on politics and the world. Returned to Denmark I chose to study political science (instead of mathematics or literature as I had intended before). I became a university teacher, then researcher at Danish Institute of International Studies, and later I joined (for nine years) the Danish Foreign Ministry (part of the time stationed in Bonn). I then returned to the university, specialized in security politics, Danish foreign policy and the European Union. I became Professor in International Polics (specialized in the study of the EU) at the University of Copenhagen. In the beginning of 2011 I retired. I am still connected to my old Department, but at the same time beginning a new phase of life! 





I have been happily married with Karin in 33 years (living together even longer). We have two sons, yet still no grandchildren. 





Reviewing your home page, recognizing many faces and names, finding the old "Echowan" etc. revives many pleasant memories from 1960-61. I am still grateful for my year in the US, to my host familiy, and not least to you at SLP High that you received me (and Dakie) in such an open and pleasant way! I am sorry that it was not, for family reasons, possible for me/us to join you in 2011. I will, though, together with my wife, Karin,take part in the Birthday Bash on 21. September 2013. I hope to see many of you!To all those of you who remember your Danish AFS-student: be assured that he is very thankful to you and your great country!
What are your favorite activities?: Reading and writing
What countries have you visited and/or would you like to visit?: I have visited quite a few, most of Europe, India, Thailand, Kenya, Tunesia, the US several times and - lately - China.
What kind of music do you like today?: Classic and jazz
What would you change if you could?: I would do many things differently. In particular, I would do less administration. I would marry the same girl, but maybe we should have had four kids!