Julie (Walbridge) Harnly, '00 (Red Wing, MN) and husband Nathan welcomed daughter Alice Mabel to their family on September 27, 2005. Alice joins big brother Luke at home. Julie is currently a stay-at-home mother while Nathan works as a Process Engineer for Hearth & Home Technologies in Lake City, MN.

Sachin Isaacs, '00 (Minneapolis, MN) is employed as a Planning Analyst for Target Corporation.

Andrea (Smith) Krueger, '00 (Milwaukee, WI) was recently married. Andrea works as a Procurement Engineer at In-Sink-Erator in Racine, WI.

Casey and Tasya (Rivera) Martin, '00/'00 (Bridgeport, CT) were married.

Jeremy and Kristin (Houck) O'Reilly, '00/'00 (Rochester, MN) welcomed son Tayten James on November 13, 2005. Tayten join sibling Mazie, age 2, at home. Jeremy is employed by US Bank and Kristin works for Head Start.

Jeremy Pischke, '00 (Oakdale, MN) is working as a Reference Staff Attorney at Thomson West in Eagan, MN.

Emily (Bailey) Zastrow, '00 (Glendale, WI) recently married Justin Zastrow. Emily works as a Paralegal at Gass Weber Mullins LLC in Milwaukee, WI.

Jeffrey and Kristen (Dolney) Arkell, '01/'02 (St. Paul, MN) welcomed daughter Abigail Rose on March 23, 2005.

Lisa Cherry, '01 (Inver Grove Heights) is employed as a School Social Worker at Crosswinds School in Woodbury, MN.

Michelle (Larson) Jones, '01 (Wautoma, WI) married Ben Jones on May 15, 2004. Michelle is a teacher for Wautoma Area School District.

Brian Mueller, '01 (West Branch, IA) is the Vocal Music Director at Regina High School in Iowa City since August 2005. Brian obtained his Teacher Certification through St. Mary's MA in Instruction program in 2004. He is the proud and doting uncle of Sierra, born in February of 2002. Brian extends congratulations to the Music Department at WSU for its continued growth and success.

Gregory and Dorothy (Eichman) Nichols, '01/'01 (Algonquin, IL) welcomed son Payton Ambrose on November 25, 2005. Proud grandpa is WSU alum Gerald Eichman '75. Payton's aunt and godmother is Debra Eichman '99 WSU graduate. Gregory is a GIS Analyst in the Engineering Department for the Village of Mount Prospect, IL. Dorothy is a Science Teacher at Marengo High School in Marengo, IL. Dorothy is also currently working on her Master's Degree in Administration from Northern Illinois University.

Patrick Ramp, '01 (Stewartville, MN), Teacher at John Marshall High School, received the 2005 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics & Science Teaching which is presented by the White House and sponsored by the National Science Foundation..

Sarah (Mensink) Ries, '01 (Spearfish, SD), married Benjamin Ries on August 27, 2005. They welcomed daughter Adelaide Garyn on February 26, 2006.

Heather Wirch, '01 (Spring Grove, IL) is employed as a third grade Teacher at Richmond Grade School in Richmond, IL. Heather graduated in May 2005 from Aurora University with a Master of Arts in Teaching.

Stacy (Lyga) Brueggen, '02 (Pigeon Falls, WI) has joined AXA Advisors, LLC in Black River Falls, WI.  Stacy is licensed and registered to provide financial products and services to individuals and small businesses. As a financial professional with AXA Advisors, she will be working with clients to help them define their financial goals.  She is a participant in the company's Gold Mentor program.

Kelly (Bitter) Parrish, '02 (Belleville, WI) married Jeremy Parrish on August 13, 2005. Kelly is a Technical Writer for Epic Systems Corporation in Verona, WI..

Ashley Burud, '02 (Chaska, MN) is attending Argosy University in Eagan, MN studying for her MA in MFT.

Brian and Angela (Wacek) Giese, '02/'02 (North Liberty, IA) welcomed daughter, Megan Alexis, on February 14, 2006. Brian is a substitute Teacher for the local high schools, and Angela works at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinic.

Doris (Giesler) Greene, '02 (Dodge Center, MN) joined Luther College in Decorah, IA, as an instructor in nursing. She previously worked as a registered nurse in the infectious disease ward and in the Psychiatry and Psychology Treatment Center at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN. Doris is a member of the Golden Key International Honor Society.

Jessica (Strobel) Indiraraj, '02 (West Bend, WI) married Christopher Indiraraj in April 2003. They are the proud parents of Maya Frances born in July 2004.

Dana (Biermeier) LaBansky, '02 (Mauston, WI) married Gregory LaBansky on July 30, 2005. Dana works for the Mauston School District and Gregory works for the Wonewoc-Union Center School District.

Crystal (Pearson) Lanning, '02 (Inver Grove Heights, MN) completed her Master's Degree in Athletic Training from the University of Kentucky in 2004. She currently works as an Assistant Athletic Trainer and Lecturer at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Crystal married Shane Lanning on July 10, 2004.

Kari Manna, '02 (Prior Lake, MN) is a Sales & Marketing Analyst at PureChoice, Inc. in Lakeville, MN.

Becca (Nawikas) Thomas, '02 (De Pere, WI) is the newest Aquatic/Preschool Director at the Green Bay West YMCA.

Lukas Parker, '02 (Arcadia, WI) married Stacy Suchla on January 27, 2006, at Adventure Spa and Palace in Riviera Maya, Mexico. Lukas works at Composite Technologies in Trempealeau, WI, and Stacy works at Grand View Care Center in Blair, WI.

Tiffany Bauer, '03 (Hastings, MN) is the Event Marketing Supervisor for the Minnesota State Fair in St. Paul, MN.

Alicia (Unterholzner) Braatz, '03 (West Allis, WI) is a Marketing Director for Shecterle Enterprises.

Kristin (Jaeger) Day, '03 (Green Bay, WI) is a Nurse Practitioner at Theda Care Pediatric Clinic in Appleton, WI.

Jennifer (Rebischke) Estepe, '03 (Chelmsford, MA) married Robert Estepe on August 6, 2005. Jennifer works as a Sales Assistant for Wachovia Securities in Wakefield, MA.

David and Megan (Widen) Gundry, '03/'03 (Plymouth, MN) were married on January 3, 2004. David is a Loan Officer for TCF Bank, and Megan is a Marketing Researcher for GfK Custom Research.

Melissa (Teff) Klopotek, '03 (Onalaska, WI) married Bryce Klopotek on May 21, 2005. The couple honeymooned in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. Melissa is a Healthcare Representative for Ortho-McNeil Neurologics in La Crosse, WI. Bryce is a Branch Manager for Community Credit Union in Holmen, WI.

Jennifer (Drazkowski) Ripley, '03. Jennifer Drazkowski married Charlie Ripley on January 26, 2006, at Moon Palace Resort in the Riviera Maya, Mexico. Jennifer works at Methodist Hospital and Charlie works at Piper Jaffrey.

Amanda Weifenbah, '03 (Winona, MN) was recently honored with a Sales Star Award at the National Sales and Service Conference in Honolulu, HI. Amanda is a Service Manager at Wells Fargo Bank.

Tanya (Barth) and Bradley Berzinski, '04/'04 (Winona, MN) were married on July 16, 2005. Tanya works for Home and Community Options and Bradley works at Winona Senior High School.

Pamela Graybeal, '04 (St. Paul, MN) is a German Teacher for South Washington County School District in Woodbury. MN.

Sarah (Shelton) Gregory, '04 (Mt. Pleasant, MI) is a Dance Teacher and Office Manager at DuHadway Dance Dimensions in Alma, MI.

Tiffany (Kuklinski) Kanz, '04 (Burnsville, MN) married Joel Kanz on April 16, 2005. Joel is a Police Officer for the Savage Police Department.

Suzanne Klein, '04 (Galesville, WI) is employed as a first grade Teacher at Trempealeau Elementary School in Trempealeau, WI.

Alison Knutson, '04 (Holmen, WI) is a seventh grade Math Teacher at the La Crescent, MN School District.

Amy Lindauer, '04 (Chestertown, MD) is working as a Registered Nurse at Union Hospital in Elkton, MD.

Angie (Anderson) Mahlke, '04 (Dunnell, MN) married David Mahlke III in Winona on August 20, 2005. Angie works at Midtown Foods and David works at Wal-Mart.

Brooke (Moen) Mastro, '04 (New Brighton, MN) married Rich Mastro on July 2, 2005. They welcomed new son, Dominic Allen, on October 24, 2005. Brooke is working as a Teaching Assistant for high school EBD children at Hosterman Education Center in New Hope, MN.

John Pereda, '04 (Winona, MN) and wife Dawn had a baby girl, Faith Bernice, on June 15, 2005.

Elizabeth (Conway) Risberg, '04 (Farmington, MN) is working as a Buyer for Emerson Process Management Rosemount in Chanhassen, MN.

April Schneider, '04 (Rochester, MN) is working as a Counselor with Olmsted County.

Mark Sikkink, '04 (Clearfield, UT) is employed as a Process Engineer at ATK Space Systems.

Victoria VerHeul, '04 (Rochester, MN) is working as a Sales Supervisor at Office Max.

Nicholas Wenger, '04 (Eden Prairie, MN) is a Training Specialist with Paisley Consulting in Cokato, MN.

David Aldahl, '05 (La Crosse, WI) is employed as a Selling Manager at Marshall Fields.

Carissa Alioto, '05 (Wauwatosa, WI) works in Member Services for the Wisconsin Athletic Club.

Christina (Ferrise) and Noah Alm, '05/'05 (Maplewood, MN) were married on February 25, 2006. Christina works as an Interactive Marketing Planner for General Mills. Noah works for Allianz Life.

Heather Anderson, '05 (Winona, MN) is employed as a Clinical Lab Technologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Jamie (Mills) Anderson, '05 (Bloomington, MN) is an RN/BSN at Abbott Northwestern Hospital.

Janet Berggren, '05 (Fountain City, WI) is a Teacher at Kansas KinderCare.

Molly Brehm, '05 (Oak Park, IL) is employed as a Medical Technologist at Edward J. Hines, Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, IL.

Emilie Bulman, '05 (Winona, MN) is employed by the American Cancer Society as a Navigator.

Stacy Carney, '05 (St. Paul, MN) is employed in Social Work at Minnesota Teen Challenge.

Adam Cholewin, '05 (Mission Viejo, CA) is employed with Fastenal Company.

Ali Coates, '05 (Owatonna, MN) is employed as a Marketing/Communication Specialist at Owatonna Clinic Mayo Health System.

Lori Dickerman, '05 (St. Charles, MN) is employed as a Loan Assistant at Eastwood Bank in Stewartville, MN.

Elizabeth Dolder-Zieke, '05 (Caledonia, MN) is employed as the Associate Director of Career Services at Viterbo University in La Crosse, WI.

Erica Eilers, '05 (St. Paul, MN) is employed as a Paralegal at the law firm of Geraghty, O'Laughlin & Kenney.

Christina Ferrise, '05 (Lake Elmo, MN) is working as a Marketing Director with Paper on Demand in Minneapolis..

Katie (Wood) Fields, '05 (Rochester, MN) is employed as a Lead Teacher at Children's World.

Emily Finley, '05 (Bloomington, MN) is employed in Public Relations at Karwoski & Courage Public Relations in Minneapolis, MN.

Lauren Gathman, '05 (Greenfield, WI) is a Teacher at Ben Franklin Elementary School in Franklin, WI.

John Geldernick, '05 (Winona, MN) is employed as a Manufacturing Engineer at Cytec Engineered Materials.

Marlene Grabau, '05 (Eyota, MN) is employed at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Kristie Grabowski, '05 (Andover, MN) is employed as a Subrogation Analyst at United Health Group / Ingenix.

Joshua Gramenz, '05 (Winona, MN) is employed as an Autosys Administrator at Fastenal Company.

Aaron Gregerson, '05 (Plymouth, MN) is employed as a Branch Manager at TCF National Bank in Minneapolis, MN.

Mark Gruen, '05 (Wilton, WI) is the Principal at Eleva-Strum Central in Strum, WI.

Brieanna Gulsvig, '05 (Lino Lakes, MN) is Director of Relations at Zabrock Real Estate Group.

Amanda Halvorson, '05 (Prior Lake, MN) is employed as a Family Support Worker at for Community Action Council.

Bryan Hawkes, '05 (Maplewood, MN) is employed in Finance at Randstad Work Solutions in Minneapolis, MN.

Kurt Haeflinger, '05 (Spring Valley, MN) is employed as a Programmer at Mayo Clinic.

Anna Iverson, '05 (Richfield, MN) has been employed at Willis Re, Inc. in Minneapolis, MN since August 1, 2005 and was promoted to Treaty Analyst on October 14, 2005.

Timothy Jensen, '05 (Port Edwards, WI) is employed as a School Counselor for the Port Edwards School District.

Calli (Nesseth) and Blaine Kadlec, '05/'05  (Inver Grove Heights, MN) were married on November 5, 2005. Calli is employed as a CIS Instructor at TBI Metro Services in West St. Paul. Blaine is a Mental Health Practitioner at Mental Health Services in St. Paul.

Heather Klenke, '05 (Welcome, MN) is enrolled in Saint Mary's University in Minneapolis, MN as a Counselor/Psychology major.

Sarah Knopp, '05 (Eagain, MN) is a Pharmacy Technician at Fairview Hospital.

Brett Kosidowski, '05 (Winona, MN) is working in Physical Education for Independent School District 196 in Apple Valley, MN.

Kim Livorsi, '05 (Buffalo Grove, IL) is employed as a Human Resources Assistant for Brunswick New Technologies in Lake Forest, IL.

Jane Loosbrock, '05 (St. Paul, MN) is a Science Teacher at South St. Paul High School.

Reece Majerus, '05 (St. Charles, MN) is employed at Charter Communications in Winona, MN.

Nicole Marpe, '05 (Albert Lea, MN) is a Second Grade Teacher at Woodbury Elementary in Woodbury, MN.

Lily Mattox, '05 (Oronoco, MN) is employed as a Registered Nurse at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN.

Melissa Meyers, '05 (Cannon Falls, MN) works at Best Buy Headquarters in Richfield, MN, as a Contact Center Manager.

John Ngugi, '05 (Winona, MN) is employed as a National Procurement Specialist at Fastenal Company.

Andrew Polehna, '05 (Stillwater, MN) is employed in Outside Sales for Fastenal Company in Eagan, MN.

Whitney Power, '05 (Dedham, MA) is employed as a Registered Nurse at Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA.

Angela Primeau, '05 (Rochester, MN) is employed as a Nurse at Mayo Clinic.

Mary (Kanz Guenther) Rasmussen, '05 (Rochester, MN) does Social Work at Zumbro Valley Mental Health Center.

Marcus Schneider, '05 (South Bend, IN) is employed as a Composite Engineer at Polygon Company in Walkerton, IN.

Patrick Schneider, '05 (St. Louis Park, MN) is working as a Loan Consultant with RSN Financial.

Angela Smieja, '05 (Savage, MN) is a Special Education Teacher at Century Middle School in Lakeville, MN.

Erica Spencer, '05 (Altura, MN) is employed as a Social Worker for CRAFT in Rochester, MN.

Melissa Techmeier, '05 (Winona, MN) is a Registered Nurse at Gundersen Lutheran Medical Hospital in La Crosse, WI.

Kevin Tjernagel, '05 (Mendota Heights, MN) is a Revenue Tax Specialist with the Minnesota Department of Revenue in St. Paul, MN.

Timothy Urbanek, '05 (Omaha, NE) is working as a Special Education Resource Teacher at Belvedere Acadamy.

Karen Walquist, '05 (Lakeville, MN) is enrolled as a law student at the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, MN.

Amanda Walters, '05 (Winona, MN) is employed as a Social Worker for Wabasha County Social Services.

Darcy Wilkinson, '05 (Winchester, VA) is employed as a sixth and seventh grade Math Teacher at Warren County School District in Front Royal, VA.

Wendy (Dahring) Worden, '05 (Rochester, MN) is employed as a Registered Nurse and Mayo Clinic / St. Mary's Hospital.

Rebecca Zeches, '05 (Winona, MN) is employed at HyVee.

Erik Zidek, '05 (Apple Valley, MN) is employed as a Financial Analyst for UnitedHealthcare.

Last Modified: Monday, November 26, 2007 15:14 by Brooke Sherer