New class notes are posted as time allows.
1962
Gerald Boardman (BS-E) enjoyed a diverse and interesting career in the field of education after earning his master's degree from Colorado State University and his doctorate from UW-Madison. His experiences have included working in the public schools as a teacher, principal and superintendent, and in higher education as a professor, chairperson and executive director. Gerald also worked for more than 25 years in international development. He has served in both the private and public sectors and has traveled and worked in more than 80 countries. Gerald currently lives in Baton Rouge, La., and continues to do international consulting.
1964
Ken Stallman (BS), who served as president of the Greater Houston Heights (Texas) Chamber of Commerce for the past four years, has stepped down to begin a second retirement. He previously ended a 36-year banking career, having spent the last 13 years with Comerica Bank. As the chamber president, Ken managed the turnaround of a nearly insolvent organization to one which had three consecutive years of profit, a significant increase in membership and programs as well as a cash-rich balance sheet. Ken was well-prepared for this job, having previously led the turnaround of two community banks. A native of Eagle River, Ken will spend the summer there building a retreat from the heat and humidity of Houston.
1961
Kathryn (Kidd) Christenson (BA) had her collection of poetry and short prose, titled "Knowing
Rolf: A Wreath for My Son," published in spring 2012. The collection was inspired by
Kathryn's son, Rolf Christenson, who was killed at the age of 32 in a motorcycle accident. Rolf
had served in the honor guard at the Tomb of the Unknowns in Arlington National Cemetery and later as a U.S. Army airborne ranger instructor with more than 800 career parachute jumps to his credit. Kathryn's book is available at the Book Mark at Gustavus Adolphus College in St. Peter, Minn., and online at bookmark.gustavus.edu.
1964
Bob Ganka (BA-E) has retired from the principalship at the Oneida Nation High School after having served for 8 1/2 years. Bob has served as a teacher, coach and principal for 45 years in various schools in Wisconsin. He and his wife, Anne, live in West Bend.
1965
Karen Wilksman (BA-E) reports that she retired in June 2011, after teaching high school English
for 40 years, and high school and college English concurrently for 19 years.
1969
James Hilt (BS) has written a book titled "How to Have a Better Relationship with Anybody." It is available as an e-book through NOVO Ink, Amazon Books and Barnes & Noble.