Class of 1956
January, 2007
Dear Classmates,
Happy New Year! Despite
all the world crises, we are looking forward to good times and special memories
during 2007. And Gustavus knows we’re
out there. As Kathryn Erlandsen,
Associate Director of the Gustavus Fund, says, “We feel your presence everyday
as the students walking by remind us of those that walked by before them.”
After our eucalyptus steam bath this morning, we (Carolyn and Jo) are feeling relaxed and enjoying the balmy temps and gorgeous views
at the Hualalai Resort on the Kona side of the
We have loved being your class agents for the last five
plus years, but it is time for a change!!!
Please let us know NOW if you would like to take over
this fun job. It’s a great way to
reconnect with fellow classmates and Gustavus (the alumni office is VERY
helpful) and there are definitely benefits as well! Call or e-mail one of us ASAP! We’ll work out the transition schedule with
you at your convenience.
We all were certainly saddened to read in the Gustavus Quarterly about Lynn Carlson’s death on September 30th. Our sincere sympathy goes out to Bev Runez Carlson and her family in
Beaver Dam,
Sad news continues as we were advised of the death of Richmond Anderson in December. He had been battling Parkinson’s
disease. We send our condolences to Lorraine Youngquist Anderson and know
she has the support of her family (all who live in or near
Jo Johnson Satter is
in the process of adjusting―making no big decisions and taking life a day
at a time after Einar ’55 passed away last September. She was in the Twin Cities for Christmas with
family and may go to
Dick Derauf has
been hospitalized in
Mary Gruse Jennett
and her husband, Duane, are retired and live in Ortonville on
Paul Piche wrote
in December (and we could not paraphrase it nearly as well) that “about the
only thing this olde bod has done for excitement was chair (again) the
volunteers and coordinators for the Virginia Special Olympics last month…some
900 athletes in 7 sports for four days here at the beach. After that I go back to bed and wait for the
next aviators’ “Tail Hook” convention.”
Donna Lindquist
Chommie is planning a trip to
We heard again from Erland
Nord who continues his outreach to the Islam community in
Faye Reber
labeled herself “Ms. Grace” after falling over a stool in October and breaking
her right arm! Nevertheless, she is off
to
Miriam Peterson
Gustafson is in an assisted living facility in or near
Both Bev Johnson
Anton and Mimi Johnson Eisele write
that their oldest grandchild is a student at Gustavus. Bev’s granddaughter, Amy, is a sophomore and
Mimi’s granddaughter, Jenna, is a freshman and “loves it.”
May peace break into
your house and may thieves come to steal your debts.
May the pockets of
your jeans become a magnet for $100 bills.
May love stick to
your face like Vaseline and may laughter assault your lips.
May your clothes
smell of success like smoking tires, may happiness slap you across the face
And may your tears be
that of joy.
May the problems you
had forget your home address. (e-mail
from Paul Piche)
May 2007 be a great year for you and yours!
Carolyn Jens Brusseau JoAnn
Johnson Lundborg
carolyn.brusseau@ubs.com lundborgs@aol.com
(651) 774-7381 (808)
933-2404
Campus News
Alumni Starring in The Cherry Orchard
The Department of Theatre and Dance is celebrating 75 years
of theatre at Gustavus this year with two featured events: Theatre Reunion May 11-12 and a gala
performance of The Cherry Orchard
followed by admission to the cast party on February 10. The
Cherry Orchard will be Professor Rob Gardner’s final directing work before
retirement. A cast of professional
theatre alumni will join the student actors for this very special production. The alumni cast includes: Peter Breitmayer
’87, Karen Esbjornson ’80, Kevin Kling ’79, Scott Novotny ’75, and Michael
Glenn (Waldhauser) ’97. A
sold-out performance is expected for this unique celebration, so order your
tickets soon. For more information and
to order tickets, go to the Cherry Orchard site from
<gustavus.edu/alumni>.
Gustie Pages
Looking for a dentist, doctor, lawyer, pastor, Realtor, or
other professional? Make it a Gustie! Look in the Gustie Pages, an online database
of Gusties who have submitted information about their profession. Use the Gustavus network to meet your needs,
or submit your professional information if you would like other Gusties to
become your customers. Go to the Gustie
Pages at the alumni website at: <gustavus.edu/alumni>.
Career Connections
with Students
Sign up now for the 2007 Gustavus Career Connections
Reception. The reception will be Monday,
February 19, from
Give Every Year to
Gustavus?
Do you give to Gustavus every year and plan to give every
year in the future? Then you should
become a member of the Cec Eckhoff Society.
Members of the Cec Eckhoff Society simply make the public commitment
that they plan to give financially to Gustavus every year. It does not matter how much you give and this
is not a formal pledge for a certain amount of money. Cec Eckhoff ’56 led the alumni office from
1963-1994. Cec believed that part of
being an alum of Gustavus was to give monetarily each year to the College. To become a member of the Cec Eckhoff
Society, please call The Gustavus Fund office toll-free at 866/487-3863 or
e-mail <gustavusfund@gustavus.edu>.
Thank you for your support of Gustavus!
Summer Sport Camps at
Gustavus
Gustavus’ strong athletic tradition is evident with numerous summer sports camps featuring knowledgeable coaching staffs, acclaimed athletic facilities, and quality dining service and housing accommodations. Camps offered this year include: golf, hockey, basketball, tennis, volleyball, soccer, throwing, and swimming. For more information go to <gustavus.edu/athletics/camps/> or contact the Athletic Department at
507/933-7617.
Upcoming Music
This year nearly 300 students will participate in music
tours as members of the Gustavus Wind Orchestra, Gustavus Choir, Gustavus
String Orchestra, Gustavus Jazz Lab Band, and Choir of Christ Chapel. The Gustavus Choir will tour
Upcoming Alumni
Events
The Cherry Orchard
Gala Performance – February 10
Naples/Marco
Celebrating 75 years of Theatre Reunion – May 11-12