Alumni Updates

Henry R. Kayser
Class of 1936
Edward and his spouse, Clara, reside in San Antonio, TX. They have seven children and are currently retired. They are battling some health issues, but otherwise are doing well.

Anna Marie Roseth Anderson
Class of 1937
Anna Marie currently resides in Midland, SD. She is retired and enjoys yardwork. She is in good health!

Jeanne Young Stone
Class of 1945
Jeanne currently resides in Fallon, NV and writes poetry.

Jo Rawlins Gilbert
Class of 1947
Jo currently resides in Menlo Park, CA. Jo has recently traveled to the U.K, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Jordan and Timbuktu.

Dr. Wayne F. Echelberger, Jr.,
Class of 1952
Wayne currently resides in Tampa, FL. At the recent Tampa Bay Engineers Week Banquet, Dr. Wayne F. Echelberger, Jr., P.E., BCEE was honored as “Engineer Of The Year” by the Tampa Chapter of the Florida Engineering Society.

Marilyn Foukas Zellitti
Class of 1952
Marilyn and her spouse Anthony, currently reside in Durango, CO. They have three children, eight grandchildren, and two great grandchildren.

Edward Tegland
Class of 1955
Edward and his spouse, Janice, reside in Parker, CO. They have four children, and he is a Geophysicist.

Thomas A. Evans
Class of 1958
Thomas and his spouse Brenda, currently reside in Omaha, NE. He owns a Dairy Queen.

Janus Olsen
Class of 1960
Janus and his spouse Doris, currently reside in Sioux Falls, SD. He is retired.

Donald Frazier
Class of 1962
Donald currently resides in Omaha, NE. He has three sons. He is near retirement, and enjoys golfing, hunting, fishing and traveling.

Gail Garness
Class of 1964
Gail currently resides in Lake Dillon, CO.

Sandra See Warne
Class of 1965
Sandra and her spouse Bill reside in CA where they began the “Warne Family Stringed Instrument Scholarship Fund” to help worthy cellists, violinists, violists and bass players attend college.

Goe Brewer
Class of 1966
Joe currently resides in Aberdeen, SD. He has two children. He is retired and enjoys boating, fishing, woodworking and bowling.

Bill Floyd
Class of 1968
Bill currently resides in Pierre, SD. He is still farming and serving as Sully County Commissioner. He enjoys racing horses in Nebraska and Winnepeg.

Cindy Ball Hamilton
Class of 1970
Cindy and her spouse Brad, currently reside in Littleton, CO. They recently returned to the US after four years of living in Australia. They are currently preparing for a trip to Rwanda to teach in a Bible and Development School.

Bill Efting
Class of 1971
Bill and his spouse Carol, currently reside in Glenwood Springs, CO. They have three children. Bill is the City Manager, and enjoys golfing.

Rosalie Colwell Kaspar
Class of 1971
Rosalie currently resides in Lungern, Switzerland. She has five grown children and is a social worker who works with teenagers. Rosalie enjoys reading, going to school, baking, sewing, gardening and meeting new people.

Michael Brown
Class of 1973
Michael and his spouse Kathleen, currently reside in Sioux Falls, SD. They have one grown daughter, Alaina. In Sept. of 2007 Michael retired after 30+ years with KELO-TV as their Sr. videographer & photographer in the production & advertising departments. He now runs his own free-lance photography business and continues to work for the SD Golf Association serving as their Tournament Director.

Randy Pawlovich
Class of 1973
Randy and his spouse Christy, currently reside in Carmel, IN. Randy works in strategic marketing and enjoys hiking, camping and biking.

Connie Sayler Edwards
Class of 1979
Connie and her spouse Dennis, currently reside in Pierre, SD. They have three children. Connie is busy with three businesses and enjoys being a new grandparent.

Carol Opp
Class of 1982
Carol currently resides in Rapid City, SD. Carol is a senior accountant at Hart Ranch and is an animal and environmental rights supporter.

Darcy (Anderson) & Charles McGuigan
Class of 1984
Darcy and Charles currently reside in Pierre, SD. They have two children, Andy & Alex.

Gene Nelson
Class of 1985
Gene and his spouse Robin, currently reside in Sioux Falls, SD. They have two children. Gene is an appraiser for Minnehaha County and enjoys fishing, hunting and rugby.

Angela Gates Beck
Class of 1987
Angela resides in Rapid City, SD with her husband Roger and four children, but is currently stationed in Iraq with a Multifuctional Medical Battalion serving as the S6 (IT/IS) Officer in the U.S. Army. Angela deployed in September, 2008 and will return to her family in Rapid City this September, 2009. Her amazing husband, Roger Beck - Class of '83, her family, and friends are all watching over and caring for the four Beck Kiddos: Ashton, Lexi, Jillian, and Kelly while their Mama is leading the way as the "Gun-Toting Mother in Combat Boots." Godspeed to ALL those Combat Arms Soldiers who hold our freedom sacred - and fight for us all.

Paula Graves Huizenga
Class of 1988
Paula and her spouse Jamie, currently reside in Pierre, SD. They have two children, Casi and Caleb. Paula is an engineer for the State of SD.

Brian Miller
Class of 1988
Brian and his spouse Brandee, currently reside in Sioux Falls, SD. They have two daughters, Drue and Aubree. Brian is the President of Mechanical Sales Inc, and enjoys hunting, fishing and camping.

David Ebach
Class of 1990
David and his spouse Jamie, currently reside in Woodbury, MN. They have one daughter, Sydney. David is a treasury analyst for Transport America.

Nate Brakke
Class of 1993
Nate currently resides in San Diego, CA. He is a Pediatric Anesthesiologist at Rady Children’s Hospital. He recently became engaged to Michelle, and they are planning a Fall 2010 wedding.

Matt Brakke
Class of 1996
Matt and his spouse, Kim, reside in Pierre, SD. They have two daughters, and he is a Financial Planner for Brakke Financial Services. Matt enjoys golfing, volleyball and spending time with family.

Emily Stout Kelley
Class of 1999
Emily and her spouse, Chris, currently reside in Tulsa, OK. They have one son Ian, born in Feb. 2008.