Class Notes - September 2025
September 24, 2025
1970s | 1990s | 2000s | 2010s | 2020s
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Minnesota State Fair
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- Andy’s Grille (John and Michelle Hickey)
- Bandstand Concessions / Grandstand concerts (Ryan Caulfield '95)
- El Burrito Mercado; two booths at the International Bazaar (The Silva Family)
- Giggles' Campfire Grill (Tim Weiss ‘76 and Ali (Weiss) Nomeland ’11)
- Green Mill Restaurants Inc. (Jaclyn Davern '98, VP Finance and retired CFO Mary Jule Erickson ’77)
- Mancini’s al Fresco (John ‘83 and Pat ‘78 Mancini)
- O’Gara’s at the Fair (Dan O’Gara ’87)
- Sontoya Station (Joe Sontoya ‘09)
- Sweet Martha’s Cookies (Martha Rossini)
- Tom Thumb Donuts (Tom Bettenburg ’73)
- We Are Nuts (The Burt Family: Tom Burt, Michael Burt, Jim Burt)
1970s
▲ The Cretin class of 1975 celebrated their reunion with activities September 18-20. They gathered along with the Derham Hall class of 1975 for a reunion dinner at the Pool & Yacht Club.
▲ The Derham Hall class of 1975 celebrated their reunion with activities September 18-20. They gathered along with the Cretin class of 1975 for a reunion dinner at the Pool & Yacht Club.
1990s
Kevin Dolan '91 started a new position as Regional Sales Director at Varonis.
Katie McNamara Howie '98 will present her "by a thread" art exhibit on Friday, September 26, 2025 at Mears Park in Downtown Saint Paul.
2000s
▲ Brian Knutson '00 participated in the Army retirement ceremony in Washington DC after 20 years of service. Brian is a Professor of Military Science at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where he mentors the next generation of officers.
▲ Matt Riehle '04 plays Billy Bones and Captain Smollett in 'Treasure Island' at the Children’s Theatre. 'Treasure Island' is on stage now through October 19.
2010s
Spencer Perron '10 is a Senior Manager at Bain & Company.
Tommy Brennan Schneeman '12 is a new Featured Player cast member on Saturday Night Live season 51 on NBC.
Kaitlin Wilhoit '19 started the MBA program at Georgetown University McDonough School of Business.
2020s
Grace Coyle '20 will work at Foley & Lardner LLP as a 2026 Summer Associate. Grace is a student at Marquette University Law School.
Ellie Murphy '20 has started her career as an Associate Weather Risk Analyst at DTN. Ellie received her degree in Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences from UW -Madison.
▲ Chuck Altier '21 has started his career with Optum as an Analyst Associate. Chuck is a recent graduate of Creighton University with a double major in Business Intelligence & Analytics & Marketing.
▲ Connor Gleeson '21 recently finished a field-based engineering Civil Inspector internship with PE Services, LTD. Connor studies civil engineering and attends the University of St. Thomas - Engineering.
Joseph Reeder '21 is starting his career as an Associate Internal Sales Director at Empower. Joseph recently graduated from the University of Denver with a degree in Finance and International Business.
Maggie Dolan '22 is a Teaching Assistant for Marketing Research at the UMN Carlson School of Management.
Miles Bollinger '24 is in his collegiate golf debut with Indian Hills Community College, where he finished in a tie for third place.