Spring 2013
Greetings, Luther Class of 2006!
I hope this letter finds you all in a warmer place compared to those icy-cold January temperatures! Some of us are lucky enough to have warm weather year-round, but for those of you who have been cold…spring is almost here! It brings back memories of those warm spring days back at Luther on the library lawn. Just as we did, many current students will be out enjoying the warm weather this spring, and our past work to support Luther is just one reason they are able to enjoy those wonderful Luther days!
As many of you know, this is President and Mrs. Torgerson’s last year at Luther. Thanks to their many years of service and hours of hard work, Luther has seen 14 years of success. We thank them both for their amazing support of the Luther community! As you may be aware, the presidential selection committee is nearing their decision of a successor to President Torgerson, so keep an eye out for notification of the next president of Luther College.
Just as President Torgerson is moving down a new path, many of us have travelled our own “new” paths this year. I am always excited to read the class updates, to see what everyone is up to, and we encourage you to keep your alumni profile updated on the Alumni Directory (https://www.luther.edu/alumni/update/), so your news can be included in the class updates! We have a truly amazing class and so many of our classmates have already achieved such great things. I’m so proud to be part of the Luther College Class of 2006!
Not only have our classmates achieved personal success, we have achieved success supporting Luther’s mission. If you have been unable to give back to Luther in the past, it is never too late, so consider a gift today! Every gift amount makes a difference to current and future Luther College students. For those who have given to Luther, thank you for your continued support! These gifts make a huge difference in keeping Luther awesome!
We wish you all a warm and successful spring!
Soli Deo Gloria!
Chris Bellinder
2006 Class Agent
chris.bellinder@gmail.com
Jamie Sue Schultz
2006 Class Agent
jamiesue.schultz@gmail.com
Class Notes
CLINT AMBROSON is an associate dentist at Family First Dental in Clarinda, Iowa.
STEFANIE AUSEN is a registered nurse at St. Francis Regional Medical Center in Shakopee, Minn.
MARISSA BRENGMAN is education program coordinator for orthopedic surgery at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
SARAH (TWEDT) and JONATHAN CARLSON ’07 live in Decorah, where Sarah teaches special education.
CASSIE CUMMINGS-PETERSON earned a master’s degree in political science from the University of Iowa, and a juris doctorate from the University of Iowa College of Law. She is an adjunct professor of political science at Coe College and a Pilates instructor for Rivercity Pilates in North Liberty, Iowa.
KARA DONAHUE teaches kindergarten in the Burnsville-Eagan-Savage (Minn.) School District.
ANNA (SILL) ENGELHART earned a master’s degree in nursing from Mount Mercy University. She is an assistant professor at St. Catherine’s University in St. Paul, Minn.
MARCOS GRANO DE ORO earned a master’s degree in music for piano performance from the University of Northern Iowa. Marcos teaches at the University of Northern Iowa Community Music School and is the music director at the first Congregational United Church of Christ in Waterloo, Iowa.
ANGELA (REICHERT) GRIFFIN is a registered nurse at Grand Rapids (Mich.) Fertility and IVF.
JOHANNE GRINDE is a sign artist for Trader Joe’s in St. Paul, Minn.
STACY (GREENE) LONEMAN is a registered nurse at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn.
KELLY MOORE earned a master’s degree and a doctorate in clinical psychology from Marquette University in Milwaukee.
JUSTIN PAPKA earned a master’s degree in international relations from the University of Kent, Brussels School of International Studies. Justin is research associate for global monitoring and evaluations as well as lecturer for the diplomatic training programs for Intercultural Management Institute, America University, in Washington, D.C.
KELLY (SCHEMA) and ALEX THORESON live in Lakeville, Minn. Kelly is a registered nurse at Fairview Southdale Hospital. Alex is a senior project manager for Surescripts.
JENNI (MOON) ZEULI earned a master’s degree in education from St. Catherine University. She teaches math at Mayo High School and coaches the fall dance team at Century High, in Rochester, Minn.
Marriages
JILL DINKLA and Bryan Borrall, Sept. 22, 2012
SARAH THIMJON and Matt Hauge, Aug. 25, 2012
EMILY ANDERSON and Paul Shockley, July 7, 2012
JESSICA STINOCHER and Dan Wallace, July 16, 2012
Births
AUTUMN (JOHNSON) and DREW BAHLMANN '05 welcomed a daughter, Clara, in March 2012. Clara joins sister Ella
ANGELA (REICHERT) and Kevin Griffin welcomed a son, Colten, in February 2012.
JOCELYN (JANSEN) and Christopher Herby welcomed a daughter, Brook, in July 2012.
ERICA (SVIEN) '07 and MIKE SWENSON welcomed a son, Henrik, in June 2012.
Don't forget your Annual Fund giving!
Each year nearly 9,000 alumni, parents, and friends support the Annual Fund with gifts from $5 to $50,000. Strong support from alumni helps Luther secure additional funds from foundations and corporations, and your gift each year helps us reach our goal of 27% alumni giving. Here’s how your class—and surrounding classes—did in 2012:
Class of 2005 total giving in 2012: $8,460 from 19% of the class
Class of 2006 total giving in 2012: $11,418 from 18% of the class
Class of 2007 total giving in 2012: $11,781 from 30% of the class
Your gift can boost the impact your class has on current students! Please use the enclosed envelope or visit www.givenow.luther.edu to show your support. Thank you!
WITH SINCERE GRATITUDE:
This list includes all gifts received January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2012. Making a gift each and every year is an investment in the lives of Luther students and a show of support for the Luther College community. Thank you for your support of Luther College through your giving.
Andrew Allen*
Jacob Alsop*
Clinton Ambroson
Abby Ballain*
Jeffery Beck
Christopher Bellinder*
Erin (Gallagher) Bellinder*
Jill (Dinkla) Borrall
Kelsey Boyce*
Jeffrey Bozeman
Todd Brown*
Heather Buckner*
Adam Burk*
Lyn (Curry) Camping
Brianne Corfman
Kathryn Cowdy
Cassie Cumings-Peterson*
Jonathan Curry
Jonathan Deckenbach
Corrine (Bishoff) Denis*
Jennifer (Miller Meyer) Donovan*
Stesha Dunker
Daniel Durbin*
Kelsey Eisenmann*
Andrew Engquist
Autumn (Fahning) Fast
Jane Ferrell*
Kirsten (Madsen) Fields
Laura Fristad*
Jennifer Graupmann
Benjamin Gray
Daniel Gullick
Hans Gustaf
Erilynn (Russo) Heinrichsen*
Amanda (Oelrich) Heller*
Daniel Herman*
Chelsey (Dempster) Holcomb
Jocelyn Jansen Herby
Adam Josephson*
Katherine (Striegel) Josephson*
Molly (Berkas) Jubert*
Brittany Kallman Arneson
Adam Kellerhals*
Kelli (Andre) Kellerhals*
Megan (Finnegan) Kelley*
Nicholas Kelley*
Seth Kelly
Rachel Kibler-Melby*
Kathryn (Swan) Kummer*
Katherine (Young) Lane
Nicholas Lane
Jana Lelm
Amy (Lein) Loker
Laura (Gray) Mack*
Elizabeth Matzen*
Sara (Barnes) Meisterling
Rachel Miller
Jenna Mockler-Gjerde*
Michelle Monson*
Kelly Moore*
Seth Moucka
Aaron Murphy
Sarah Olson
Torey Olson*
Kevin Oppermann*
Meghan (Gesing) Palmer
Justin Papka
Emily Powers*
Amanda (Payne) Rayman
Laura Schnack
Margaret Schneider
Jamie Sue Schultz*
Sarah Schultz*
Kirsten (Boettner) Shanahan
Reese Shanahan
John Sill*
Margaret (Jones) Stansfield
Lindsay Stolen*
Erika Strandjord
Karl Swenson
Rachel Swenson
Sarah Thimjon*
Amanda (Kailhofer) Timmer*
Joseph Timmer*
Mary Trimble
Amy (Ettestad) Untiedt
Tony Vanden Heuvel*
Lon Welsh
Joshua Wilson
Andrea (Lenz) Woltjer
Elissa (Wiger) Yaw
Samantha Zumdahl
* made a gift in each of the last five consecutive years.
Every attempt has been made to ensure the accuracy of this list. If an error has been made, please accept our apology and contact the Luther Development Office at 800-225-8664, or e-mail giving@luther.edu.
