RHS TRI-CLASS REUNION: TEACHERS
SEPTEMBER 23, 2006
RUTH DITTES BLACKSTAD |
1957-1990 |
Chair of Business Department; taught Beginning Typing, Shorthand, Office Procedures Started Y-Teens program Retirement: She and Charlie have traveled extensively around the world (15 trips outside the U.S.) and visited 16 Elder Hostels. |
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JIM CARLSON |
1957-1988 |
World History, World Affairs; last 12 years: Psychology Golf coach and Chair of Homecoming Dance Committee Retirement: Jim has worked at a local hardware store for 18 years, 3 days a week. |
JAN BOUCHARD CARLSON |
1959-1962 |
English 10 - three years; returned to sub at RHS for 16 years |
BOB COLLISON |
1954-1985 |
World History and U.S. History before moving to Physical Education and Health |
STAN DUFREESE |
1957-1986 |
Math Department - taught just about every subject from Beginning Math to Pre-Calc |
GENE FARRELL |
1954-1963 |
American History First Varsity Basketball Coach (1954-1963) Took 1960 BB team to the MN State Basketball Tournament Post RHS: 1963-1982 - Gogebic Community College, Ironwood, MI: Athletic Director and Student Services Coordinator; Coached basketball & tennis. |
MABEL FRANKENSTEIN |
1954-1984 |
English 10 and English 12; Started Honors English Program; Taught Honors English 12 English Chair; Guidance Counselor and Chair 1962-1984; Senior Class Advisor Retirement: Chair, RHS Scholarship Selection Committee, 20+ years |
MARILYN HANSON |
1957-1963 |
Home Economics and Advanced Foods. According to her, "Taught the most wonderful kids in the world." Post RHS: Worked full-time in the Burnsville schools until 1989 Retirement: She and Hubert have been on 10 cruises around the world. |
HUBERT HANSON |
1958-1986 |
Hired to teach math and science; After several years, concentrated on Geometry and Algebra Junior Class Advisor and Prom Advisor Retirement: Active in church and the Sons of Norway |
WALLY HOUTS |
1954-1984 |
Art Department, taught Painting, Water Colors, Print Making, Commercial Art, Sculpture, and Ceramics With Don Johnson, created the Spartan head as the symbol of RHS Retirement: For 44 years, Wally has worked (and continues to work) in real estate |
JANET HOWELLS |
1957-1963 |
Physical Education and Health; Cheerleader coach and Chaired the Pep Club; Returned to sub in Richfield for 20 years (1966-1986) Retirement: Subbing in Richfield |
DON JOHNSON |
1954-1984 |
Industrial Arts, Wood, Architectural Drafting, Small Engines With Wally Houts, designed the Spartan head as the symbol of RHS Retirement: Since 9-11, Wally helped start a thrift/mission store in Burnsville which sells donated furniture and clothing with all proceeds going to missions. |
MILES LUNDAHL |
1954-1985 |
Along with Charles Ziemer, Richfield's very own "Music Man." He was our Band Department, leading over 250 students in the 1970's. Selected by "Richfield is 50" committee to represent all staff as a speaker in the program. Retirement: Miles and his wife have been volunteers in the Phoenix area social services, supporting mission homes with clothing and food |
RUDI MARTIGNACCO |
1957-1992 |
German, also taught some Spanish and Russian |
GENE OLIVE |
1954-1986 |
Physical Education and Health (1954-1959); Attendance Officer (1959-1965) Assistant Principal (1965-1970); Principal RHS (1970-1979); Director, District Personnel (a979-1986 First Varsity Baseball Coach (1954-1965); eight Lake Conference Championships and two State Championships ('62 & '65) First Varsity Hockey Coach (1954-1965); four Lake Conference Championships & one State Championship ('65) Retirement: Gene is a long-time volunteer at his church (chairs the Building & Grounds commission); During 15+ winters, he and Arla have wintered at their Venice FL home. |
| DELORES OSTEGAARD ZIEMER | 1954-1981 | English 11 and later English 12 & Honors English 12 Director, Junior and Senior Class Plays (1954-1967) Retirement: A life-long learner, Delores has continued her interest in writing through classes at numerous colleges. Her special focus is family biography and history. |
BEN PEDERSEN |
1957-1984 |
American History; Drivers Ed: Sophomore Class Advisor |