CLASSMATE BIOS

In some of the past reunions, we have printed a book containing a bio of most classmates. This is too expensive and is outdated quick, so we are providing this page to create a digital classmates bio book. Please know... this information IS secure and NOT available on the website, but you are able to contact anyone 'via email', who has posted their bio.

So, please take a few minutes to update us with your comments and contact information, especially if you moved or changed your email address. Please add a current picture of yourself – it can be with your spouse, your dog, pet rock, what ever you prefer. Your 'Then' photo will be added later by the site administrator.
Again please remember... no address or contact information is displayed on the website page, it is secure and only available for messages or announcements from the Reunion Committee.
 
Thanks and enjoy catching up on everyone.
The following pages by default are sorted by 'Last Name'. For better results, click on the down arrow to the right of the 'Sort By' and select 'Maiden Name'. It will be easier to find specific classmates.

If you have trouble accessing your previous bio, send a message through the "Contact Us" page and we can assist with your username and password. 

Linda Reeve (Jacobson)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Divorced
Occupation: Cashier/semi-retired
Comment: Just happy to be here!


 
Cell Phone: none

Brent Johnson

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 3
Occupation: Retired
Comment: My wife (Kathleen) of 48+ years and I live in Shoreview.  Her high school mascot (from Argyle, WI) is also an Oriole. Their school colors are orange and black and they use the same school "fight" song as ours!


   We have 3 children and 8 grand kids. None of my kids followed in my footsteps as a Program/Budget Analyst--- ha!   They all went very different directions.  My daughter is an art teacher, one son a nuclear radiologist and the youngest son, a construction engineer.


    I am retired from a 30-year career with the MN  National Guard and also retired from a 36-year career with the Corps of Engineers. I am enjoying retirement--- traveling--including a "bucket list" family trip to Norway and Sweden this past summer with our entire family -- ALL 16 of us tracing our family roots! I enjoy having fun with the grand kids and family, golfing, attending sporting events with fellow classmates, attending grand kids sporting events and just plain relaxing-- reading a good book, drinking a glass of wine by the beach and doing what I want to do whenever!


     I have strong ties to the U of M, having graduated from there and with a son graduating  from Med School there... I am a devout Gopher sports fan and "hang out" with some fellow St. Louis Park grads at Gopher basketball and football games--- although I must say ----it has been "tough" at times being a Gopher fan! 





    Looking  forward to seeing old friends and catching up at the next reunion.
Cell Phone: 612-804-2043

Weyland Jones

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Machinist

Shale Juster

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Committed Relationship
Children: 2
Occupation: Sales

Thomas (Tom) Kane

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Single
Occupation: Recently retired
Comment: After 20+ yrears in nedicine, went on to second career in Ministry / Pastoral Care.  Just retired in Spring '06 from St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in dwntn Mpls. Enjoying an active retirement...  (Somehow, it's really just more work and less pay)  Continuing my passion / ministry for welcome and inclusion of marginalized folks..  Recently wrote a cookbook, - a best seller at St. Mark's Bookstore (all procedes going to Outreach Ministries. 

My life is enriched with each breath, as  God continues to provide unexpected surprises and wonderful "Aha!" experiences.

Marilyn Sclar (Kaplan)

Marital status: Married
Children: 1
Occupation: Retired
Comment: After living in Connecticut for 35 years my husband and I retired to So. Florida (doesn't everyone?) Oh g-d, I think I'm turning into my mother.  Anyways, we love it here.  My sister still lives in Minnesota and I hope to get there for a visit this spring or summer.
Cell Phone: 860 690 1463

Susan Bosch (Katzovitz)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Single again
Children: 1
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

Arthur (Lee) Keith

Then Then
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Pastor
Comment:

 Having been an architect for a while, a missionary for a while and a pastor for 30 years I finally slid into something called retirement that I am still figuring out. While I do so I read a lot, golf a lot, and love to travel on extended road trips. By the time we get together I will have completed my trip along old Route 66. I have discovered an interest in the history and culture that makes different places unique. And art museums. Love art museums. 


My wife Barb and I have two daughters, one married and the other getting married this summer in Zurich where her fiance hails from. Last year we also became grandparents for the first (and not only, I hope) time. My intention is to make the reunion.
Cell Phone: 5075082090

Catherine Paine (Kennedy)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: Retired School Adminstrator
Comment: I retired from my district Special Education Administrator position in 2013 but continue to work part time  in School Safety. My work includes assessing and training schools on safety measures and strategies for recovery following a crisis. I also train and advise educators who are studying to be school administrators at the University of Oregon. But mostly my husband Stan and I love spending time with our 6 grandchildren ages 1 to 18 (Springfield and Seattle).

Cathy Kennedy-Paine (Kennedy)

Then Then
Now Now
Marital status: Married
Children: 2
Occupation: School Administrator
Comment: I am planning to attend the reunion and look forward to seeing many of you there. I have lived in Oregon since 1975 with my husband of 34 years, Stan. Our 2 wonderful children are both engaged - son Patrick will marry this October followed by sister Jennifer next July. So we're just starting the road many of you have already traveled. I worked as a School Psychologist for 22 years and I have been a district Special Education Administrator for the past 10 years. My other career is school safety. After being closely involved with our district recovery following a fatal shooting at a district high school in 1998, I have worked at the state and national level in crisis planning and response. I have provided crisis support following school shootings in districts such as Littleton, CO; San Diego, CA; Cold Spring, MN; and Cazenovia, WI. Last fall I was privileged to be an invited participant in the White House School Safety Conference -- politics aside, it's pretty cool to meet and "chat" with the President and First Lady! I am blessed with work I love and a fantastic family.