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Gail (Korn) Fancher ’00 accepted a position as the head business technology program instructor at Western Technical College in La Crosse.

Katherin (Diedrich) ’00 and Steve Heiser celebrated the birth of a son, William Walter, Dec. 20, 2006. He joins siblings, Abigail, 5, Renea, 2, and Sawyer, 2.

Dana (Pukrop) Jackson ’00 accepted a position as solo pastor at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church in Trempealeau and Tamarack Lutheran in Arcadia.

Terry and Nicole Nikles-Cilley ’00 celebrated the birth of a son, Joshua David, Oct. 9, 2007. He joins brother Noah, 3.

Lynda (Palen) ’00 and Pete Privet celebrated the birth of a son, Leo Matthew Gary, May 17, 2007. He joins siblings, Samuel Peter, 4, and Ava Jane, 2.

Laura (Schachtner) ’00 and Brant Schimmel celebrated the birth of a son, William Edward, Oct. 28, 2007. He joins sister Juliana, 3.

Angela (Sammartano) ’00 and Robert Smith ’94 were married in February 2007.

Katherine (Ziegler) ’00 and Anthony Tang celebrated the birth of a son, Jack Ethanael An-Ling, Dec. 28, 2006.

Aaron Jacob Tyznik ’00 finished his doctorate in immunology and is working at The La Jolla Institute of Allergy & Immunology in California.

Erin (Latham) ’00 and Nicholas Walters celebrated the birth of a daughter, Reese Noel, April 15, 2007.

Matt and Katherine Wiederholt ’00 celebrated the birth of a daughter, Ava, Feb. 15, 2007.

Elizabeth “Beth” (Bergeron) ’00 and Steve Zalewski celebrated the birth of a daughter, Sofia, July 24, 2006.

Melanie Belden ’01 retired after 21 years of teaching in the Waukee Community Schools in Waukee, Iowa.

Jill Blume-Lamb ’01 and Daniel Lamb ’01 were married July 7, 2007 at St. Mary’s Church in Marathon.

Tamara Steinlicht and Timothy Hall ’01 were married May 25, 2007 in Interlaken, Switzerland.

Scott Hendricks ’01 accepted a position as the resident director and director of intramurals at Concordia University of Chicago in River Forest, Ill. 

Kay Freibel and Ryan Myers ’01 were married Aug. 25, 2007. Ryan received his Master in Fine Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a self-employed ceramic artist.

Samantha ’01 and Aaron Scheffer celebrated the birth of a daughter, Jillian Grace, July 9, 2007. She joins brother Mason.

Monica (Gross) ’01 and Richard Simpson celebrated the birth of a son, Blake Xavier, Feb. 13, 2007.

Jean (Schultz) ’01 and Doug Stavenau celebrated the birth of a daughter, Andrea Jane, Oct. 3, 2007.

Kimberly (Shelton) ’01 and Darrell Vitullo were married Oct. 28, 2006 in Edina, Minn. Kimberly is teaching math in the Richfield Public Schools.

Heather (Patzman) ’02 and Travis Brown ’07 were married Sept. 9, 2006

Becky and Mike Brudos ’02 celebrated the birth of a daughter, Josi, Nov. 16, 2007.

Korinne Collier ’02 graduated from Thomas M. Cooley Law School and recently passed the bar.

Nicole “Nikki’ (Washleski) Draper ’02 accepted a kindergarten teaching position at Oceanway Elementary School in Jacksonville, Fla.

Kimberly (Knudtson) Foster ’02 is working for Dairyland Power as an applications analyst/programmer-senior. Kimberly celebrated the birth of a grandson, Kadin Lee, Jan. 27, 2007.

Shelley and Josh Gates ’02 celebrated the birth of a son, Mason, June 14, 2007.

Nicholas Gilbertson ’02 is teaching in the Molalla River School District and is pursuing a master’s degree in math education at Portland State University.

Nicole (Brill) Gilbertson ’02 is working part-time at the Department of Human Services as a respite care provider for child in-home intensive services. She recently completed her master’s degree in clinical psychology at George Fox University and is pursuing a doctorate of psychology.

Nikki Paulzine and Mike Klassen ’02 were married June 30, 2007.

Crystal and Shane Lanning ’02 celebrated the birth of a daughter, Addison Lea, Sept. 11, 2007.

Nicole (Budimlija) ’02 and Jesse Lukewich ’02 celebrated the birth of a daughter, Zoe, June 23, 2007.

Hayley (Donner) ’02 and Jared Reed ’03 celebrated the birth of a son, Jackson Carter, June 21, 2007. He joins sisters, Gabriella, 4, and Abigail, 2.

Graham Arntzen ’03 is attending the University of Minnesota, Hubert H. Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs with a focus on global public policy and international business.

Susan (Schaffer) ’03 and Nathaniel Barber were married July 28, 2007 in Madison.

Erica Tuten and Dave Ellenwood ’03 were married June 16, 2007 in La Crosse.

Jessica (Carlson) ’03 and Ryan Hamilton ’02 were married July 23, 2007. Jessica received her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Minnesota in May and is a certified nurse midwife at Robinwood Medical Center in Hagerstown, Md. Ryan is teaching English at Boonsboro High School in Boonsboro, Md.

James Hanson ’03 graduated from the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center in Denver May 25, 2007 and began his residency in radiology in Madison at the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics.

Ryan Herman ’03 has a new album out titled Live a Little.

Scott and Renae Seeger ’03 celebrated the birth of a son, Jerrick James, Aug. 29, 2007. He joins siblings, Brittanee, 9, and Quinn, 6.

Marcia Van Roekel ’03 retired in May 2007. Marcia taught for 32 years, 21 of them in Waukee, Iowa. Marcia is enjoying her hobbies and refinishing furniture. She is involved with a fundraising group called Dollars for Scholars.

Jen (Hebda) ’04 and Garrett Belisle ’04 celebrated the birth of a son, Harrison Everett, Aug. 7, 2007.

Francine (Peroutka) ’04 and Jason Brocious were married Sept. 29, 2007.

Peter Congdon ’04, ’07 is a reserve district manager with the Farmers Insurance Group in Bloomington, Minn.

Erin Peterfeso ’04 and Chad Edlund celebrated the birth of a daughter, Paige Peterfeso, Aug. 15, 2007. She joins siblings, Joshua and Lauren.

Melissa Sonsala and Dustin Hundt ’04 were married July 7, 2007.

Crystal (Link) ’04 and Tony Kirchner celebrated the birth of a son, Leo James, March 6, 2007.

Monica (Beaty) ’04 and Benjamin LaFleur ’04 were married Sept. 22, 2007 in Onalaska.

Lois Leitfield ’04 is teaching second and third grade charter school in the Howard-Winneshiek Community School District in Elma, Iowa.

Tiffany (Fawcett) ’04 and Trevor Miller celebrated the birth of a son, Henry Reed, Jan. 22, 2007. He joins sister Brynn.

Kendra (Zetes) ’04 and Ben Reynolds celebrated the birth of a daughter, Ashlynn, July 21, 2007.

Heather (Bass) ’04 and Anthony Schiller celebrated the birth of a daughter, Sophia Elizabeth, Feb. 27, 2007.

Mark Trenier ’04 is the learning coordinator for St. Catherine’s High School in Racine.

Angela (Dunwald) ’04 and Michael Winters were married June 16, 2007 at Pettibone Park in La Crosse. Angela is working at the Family and Children’s Center and is pursuing a master’s degree in counseling and psychological services at Saint Mary’s University in Winona, Minn.

Kristin (Chwala) ’05 and Marc-Nathan Aspiras were married June 9, 2007 in Gilman.

Susan Burns ’05 is teaching in the Menasha School District and received the “Teacher of the Year” award.

Adrienne ’05 and Aaron Gerst ’05 celebrated the birth of a son, Aiden Armstrong, Feb. 4, 2007.

Laurie Jurjens ’05 is a social worker for inpatient psychiatry at Gundersen Lutheran in La Crosse.

Jillian Palmer ’05 works at Helping Hands Rehabilitation Center as a music therapist. Jillian was selected to attend a Cabaret Conference this past summer and is writing a cabaret show to perform in the Chicago area.

Myriah (Erickson) ’05 and Andrew Peterson celebrated the birth of a son, Brekk Andrew, June 17, 2007. He joins sister Mckenna, 2.

Elizabeth “Liz” (Olson) ’05 and Nathaniel Roske were married July 15, 2006. They celebrated the birth of a daughter Makenna Lyndsey, Aug. 20, 2007. Liz is working at Luther Midelfort Northland as a registered nurse in the obstetrics department.

Jill (Darelius) ’05 and Greg Schams ’06 were married Oct. 27, 2007. Jill is employed by the Sparta Area School District. Greg is employed by the School District of La Crosse.

Katie and Matthew Tanke ’05 celebrated the birth of a son, Carson Matthew, Oct. 14, 2007.

Emily (Speltz) ’05 and Carey Tweten were married Sept. 1, 2007.

Duane Young ’05 is the assistant principal for Lampasas High School, in Lampasas, Texas.

Tim Weister ’05 is a staff registered nurse at Mayo Clinic, in Rochester, Minn.

Rebecca (Hawkinson) ’06 and Scott Wayne Bacon were married Sept. 1, 2007 at Resurrection Catholic Church in Rochester, Minn. Rebecca is working as a nurse at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago.

Amber (Juris) ’06 married Jason Birkle, June 9, 2007 at the Cathedral of St. Joseph the Workman in La Crosse. Amber is a nurse corpsofficer in the Army at Fort Wainwright, Ala.

Kendra Carlson ’06 celebrated the birth of a daughter, Elyse Faith, Oct. 17, 2007.

Jennifer (Schoen) ’06 and Charles Czeczok were married Sept. 1, 2007 in La Crosse.

Andrew Gilman ’06 graduated from Advanced Individual Training for the U.S. Army in September 2007 and is serving as a soldier medic specialist. Gilman is at Ft. Hood in Texas and may deploy overseas in June 2008.

Nancy Lo ’06 is a graduate student assistant at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul.

Danielle Denise Olson ’06 is working at Franciscan Skemp in the cancer center as an oncology social worker in La Crosse.

Ingrid Peterson ’06 accepted a position with the University of Wisconsin-
La Crosse as a sexual assault counselor.

Jill Prahl ’06 is working at Marketplace as a commercial property manager in Redwing, Minn.

Janice Roelofs ’06 is teaching servant leadership philosophies in her new business, Personal Jaz, in Arizona.

Lynn Schaal ’06 is teaching in the Bonduel School District in Bonduel.

April Schmitt ’06 is teaching seventh and eighth grade science and history classes at a Catholic school in Calmar, Iowa.

Renae (Dykhuis) ’06 and Craig Solverson were married Aug. 25, 2007 in Viroqua.

Eric Tanlaka ’06 is working part-time as a registered nurse at Beverly Living Center-Rochester and is a graduate assistant with Winona State University-Rochester in Rochester, Minn.

Katie Tomsyck ’06 is an administrator floater for Global Cash Flow Network in Phoenix.

Chad Wahls ’06 spent time in Postville with Chris McClead, Viterbo campus minister, and 10 students in August 2007, camping and touring the school and city.

Joe Besl ’07 is a registered nurse in Gastroenterology and Endoscopy at Gundersen Lutheran in La Crosse.

Tim and Rhonda Bjelland ’07 celebrated the birth of a daughter, Kale Marie, April 12, 2007. Rhonda completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007 and is teaching first grade in the East Marshall Community School District in Laurel, Iowa.

Amanda Blank ’07 is teaching psychology and economics at Onalaska High School in Onalaska.

Austin Bloomberg ’07 is a residence life coordinator for the University of Wisconsin-Richland in Richland Center and is planning to attend the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse in May for student affairs administration in higher education.

Kaycee Broten ’07 is a registered nurse at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare in La Crosse.

Elizabeth Calease ’07 completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007 and is teaching second grade at West Marshall Schools in State Center, Iowa.

Jill Carstens ’07 completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007 and is teaching kindergarten in the Ashwaubenon School District at the Cormier School in Green Bay.

Kristine (Starkey) ’07 and Paul Gasch celebrated the birth of a daughter, Harmony Ellen, June 26, 2006.

Cassandra Gretzinger ’07 completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007 and is the reading specialist with the School District of Rhinelander. She resides with her family in Crandon.

Wendy Hamann ’07 completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007 and is teaching physical education at Neuman Catholic Schools in Wausau. Wendy and her family reside in Mosinee.

Erik Hamilton ’07 is working at the University of Minnesota as a principal accountant for the medical school.

Paula Houdek ’07 completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007 and is teaching reading and general music at Phillips Elementary School in Phillips, where she resides with her family.

Angela Jamison ’07 accepted a position in physician recruitment with Sutter Health in California.

Sarah (Stevens) ’07 and Ryan Kaus were married in 2007. Sarah is teaching eighth grade in the Mauston School District in Mauston.

Jeffrey Kenas ’07 completed his Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007 and is teaching math in the high school with the Middleton-Cross Plains Area School District in Middleton. He resides with his family in Waunakee.

James Kertis ’07 is enrolled in the School of Dentistry at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis.

Janet Kilburg ’07 completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007 and is teaching second grade in the ­Prairie du Chien School District. She resides with her family in Eastman.

Jessica LeJeune ’07 is a registered nurse at Franciscan Skemp Healthcare in La Crosse.

Kyla Manske ’07 completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007. Kyla is teaching in the Alma Center-Humbird-Merrillan School District in Merrillan. She resides with her family in Sparta.

Michele Mushall ’07 completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007. Michele is teaching in the Wauwatosa School District in Wauwatosa.

Andrea Myers ’07 was accepted into the chemistry graduate program at Northern Illinois University.

Toni Novak ’07 completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007 and is the band director in the Abbotsford School District, where she resides with her family.

Jennifer Orlando ’07 completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007 and is the cognitively disabled teacher in the Racine Unified School District in Racine.

Kathryn Riederer ’07 is working as a manager for Walgreens in Wauwatosa.

Lisa Roanhouse ’07 completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007 and is teaching third grade in the Waterford Graded School District in Waterford. Lisa and her family reside in Burlington.

Tara Royster ’07 completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007. She is teaching second grade in the Ankeny Community School District and resides in Des Moines.

Amanda Sanderman ’07 completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007 and is teaching chemistry in the Howard Suamico School District in Green Bay. She resides in Wrightstown.

Anne Schmidt ’07 completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007 and is teaching science at Waverly-Shell Rock Community Schools in Waverly, Iowa.

Svetlana Schmitz ’07 is working at Gundersen Lutheran as a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Administration degree, and works in the pediatric neonatal intensive care unit. She is pursuing a Master of Family Nurse Practitioner degree at Winona State University.

Anna Schlenker ’07 is participating in training with the United States Navy.

Allan Thompson ’07 is substitute teaching grades 6–12 in the Tomah and Sparta School Districts.

Kristen Thompson ’07 is teaching third grade at St. Aloysius in Prairie du Sac.

Ryan Vogler ’07 accepted the position of interim athletic director for the Onalaska School District. Ryan and his wife Andi, celebrated the birth of a daughter, Olivia Kaylynn, Aug. 16, 2007.

Terry Williams ’07 completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007 and is teaching art at Waterloo Community Schools in Waterloo, Iowa. She resides with her family in Cedar Falls, Iowa.

Ryan and Elizabeth Ziegler ’07 celebrated the birth of a daughter, Ellie Ann, March 22, 2007. Elizabeth completed her Master of Arts in Education degree in July 2007. She is teaching second grade in the Galesville-Ettrick-Trempealeau School District in Galesville.