St. Ansgar High School

[Last updated 7/17/07

THEN	NOW
Jim Ashcraft English, Advisor, Drama, Speech   [1973-1976] email: jra-48@earthlink.net	In NY works as a paralegal & is involved in theatre
Tim Balvanz - PE          [1975 & 1976]   email: tbalvanz@washington.k12.ia.us	Teaching Elem. PE@ Washington, IA Also coaches boys & girls Cross country
Richard Barta - Band [1973 & 1974] Web info email: rjbarta@eiu.edu	Eastern Ill. Univ. Department of Music (Clarinet)
Jo Beckman - PE [1975]	?
Steve Brockway - Band [1975] email: broc4brockway@yahoo.com	After a career in theatre & music in Iowa, Utah, Canada (and then back to Iowa) retired in 2005.
Robb Christensen - Art [1975 & 1976] email: Robb.Christensen@risd41.org	Teaches art @ Rock Island HS in IL
Steve Dean - History, Minorities [1974- 1976]	?
Margaret Eske - Home Economics [1974]	Deceased
Gervin Green - English [1973-1976]	Resides in Assisted Living Mason City
Merle Hanson - Agriculture [1975 & 1976]	?
Ila Hegland - Social Studies [1973]	?
Barb Heitoff - Home Economics [1976]	?
Bev Hendrickson - English [1973-1976]	Retired: Lives in STA
Jo Hoffmeier - PE [1973]	?
Dave Hinman - Agriculture [1973-1976]	Raises hogs by Toeterville
Pat Hinman Business Ed.     [1973-1976] web info	High School Business, Economics & Computers teacher @ STA
Nancy Hoekstra - Social Science [1975 & 1976]	Teaching in MN @ Community College
Dick Hogan - Social Studies [1973]	Retired as counselor in Carroll, IA
Mr. Hughel - Resource [1976]	?
Tim Huisman - Band [1975] Tim was principal at Horizon Elem. in Des Moines area at the time of his death. Des Moines Register article	Deceased Jan. 11, 2003
Delbert Jensen - Superintendent [1976]	Lives in STA
Dick Johnson - Math           [1973-1976]	Teaches Precalculus & Technology Coordinator at STA
Dick Kuehl - Science (Chemistry) [1975-1976]	Living in Springdale, AR
Jim Luense Counselor  [1973-1976] email: jlluense@hotmail.com	Counselor & Athletic Director @ STA
Charles Madson - Science, Advisor (Biology) [1973-1976]	Retired, lives in Clear Lake
Jan Medberry - Art [1973]	?
James Mitchell - Superintendent [1973-1975]	Sells Real Estate in Des Moines
Joan Myers - Counselor [1975-1976]	?
Rich Neerhoff - Band [1976]	?
Kent Osboe - PE [1973-1974]	Works at Hormel in Austin, MN
Rose Pereau - Home Economics [1973-1975]	?
Bob Peterson - Industrial Arts [1973-1976]	Teaches science at STA Middle School
Larry Pleggenkuhle - English [1973-1976]	Retired 2007
Martha Pleggenkuhle (Chancellor)- German [1975-1976]	Retired 2007
Tom Preston - Bus. Education [1973-1974]	?
Roger Pyburn - Principal [1975]	?
Phyllis (Sacks) Blees - German [1973-1974]	High school German Teacher in Farmington, MN
Marilyn Schotanus - Resource/ Special Education  [1973-1976]	Teaches 5th Grade @ STA
Roland Schubert - Industrial Arts [1973-1976]	Sells Real Estate in STA Ran "Schub's" [formerly Cedar Valley Supper Club in Osage]
Gary Schwartzhoff - Choir [1975-1976] Web Info email	Director of Choral Activities at U of Wisc. in Eau Claire, WI updated 11/05
John Sether - Choir [1973-1974]	Deceased
Rich Sherman - Math  [1973-1976]	Retired in '00; subs some and assists with track
Charles Strandberg - Earth Science    [1973-1976]	Retired in '00; works at Sears in Mason City
Jo Teeter - PE [1976]	?
Merlyn Thorson - Business Ed., Tennis Coach [1975-1976]	Athletic Director @ STA
Dale Thrond - Social Science [1973-1976]	Serves on city council in Northwood
Doug Truax - Math [1974]	?
Emmett Tyler - Principal  [1976]	?
Thomas Wemmette - Principal [1973-1974]	Deceased Nov. 2006
Karen Wright - Resource Center [1974]	?
Don Zahm - Science [1973- 74]	?
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