Class Chatter

A celebration of life will be held for our classmate, Tom Anderson, who passed away last September 25, 2020.

Friday August 6th at 12:00
Wooddale Church
6630 Shady Oak Rd
Eden Prairie

There will be a lite lunch served at 1:00

This is a sad loss- Mike was so engaged in the larger world & development overseas. We shared the Peace Corps Volunteer life early on, both in Malaysia, but it formed a bond that stayed with us. He often shared what was going on in the Friends Of Malaysia group he belonged to, encouraging my participation. His career gave him a unique insight to World Affairs- he was a valued friend for many of us. Rest In Peace.

Posted on: Jun 22, 2021 at 11:38 AM

We received very sad news from Gail Hughes that her lifelong friend, our classmate, Mike Anderson died suddenly yesterday, June 21, while boarding an Amtrak train from Washington D.C. to NYC. More information is posted on the In Memory page for Michael H. Anderson. Sincerest condolences to his family and friends.

not only a classmate but a neighbor...I also remember his folks and the service station...so sad to hear this news...

Posted on: Mar 20, 2020 at 3:54 PM

Happy Birthday Old Buddy
I flew back to Minnesota for Thanksgiving but I was in Southwest Colorado(Southfork) in August. Are you near there??

Posted on: Sep 06, 2018 at 10:40 PM

Welcome to our class website, Jane! We’re glad you have joined us. You will probably be able to find many of your old friends. I am the administrator for the website so let me know if you have any questions, by using the contact button.

By the way, I just arrived in St Louis tonight and will be exhibiting my paintings at the St Louis Art Fair this weekend. If you happen to come to the show, please stop by and say hi.
Ginny Bayers Herzog- booth 309. Again, welcome and we hope you’ll enjoy the website.

Welcome to our website, Dale! There’s lots to explore on the site. We hope you’re able to reconnect with some of your old friends.

I remember Carol Wing. She was my wonderful friend in junior high school. I don't remember her at Edina in senior high, but perhaps she completed her studies there in a different way. I know her family was having some difficulties and she spent a lot of time at her uncle's house. I remember that picture of her in her nurse's uniform. She always wanted to be a nurse. Sounds like she made a wonderful career of her work. She was a great friend with whom I lost touch when she stopped going to school. I am so sorry to hear she passed away.  I remember many happy times with them. We had fun together and were typical "junior high kids" as I recall.  I remember spending nights at her house and going to her uncle's house and getting something for lunch first at the local convenience store.  She was a very nice girl who always had a desire to be a nurse.  By the sounds of it, she had a good, long marriage and I hope she was always happy.  She was a good friend, and we lost touch after she no longer attended school.  I don't remember anything else. 

 I certainly feel bad about her death from Covid and wonder if that was a direct result of her work as a nurse, caring for others. And her obituary mentions that if anyone wants to give a memorial in her honor to an animal rights group, that would be fitting.  I smiled because animal rights are paramount to me. 

Barbara Mortenson Ware

Posted on: Dec 18, 2020 at 4:56 PM

Does anyone remember Carol Sue Wing (Schreiber) from our class? Her obituary appeared in the Strib last weekend and listed her as being a graduate of our class, however she did not appear in our yearbook or commencement program. I have added Carol to our In Memory page, along with her photo. Perhaps someone will recognize and remember her. To my knowledge, she is the first of our classmates to die of Covid 19.

Carol Sue (Wing) Schreiber·         Schreiber, Carol Sue Wing Died from Covid 19, November 29, 2020 in Willmar, MN. She is survived by husband of 50 years, Michael Schreiber and son, Leroy. Carol is also survived by brother Richard Wing, (Stephanie) and sister Cindy Hoyny, (John), many nieces and nephews. Carol was born in Minneapolis August of 1946 and graduated from Edina High School, 1964. Carol attended the Abbott Hosp. School of Nursing graduating in 1967. Carol went on to work for Abbott Hosp. and HCMC. Any memorials may be directed to a local Animal Humane Society location. Private burial with a Summer memorial is planned.Published on December 13, 2020

Posted on: Nov 23, 2020 at 11:22 AM

I clearly remember that tragic November 1963 day in Edina High and American history. I was in study hall, probably dozing off after lunch, when the shocking announcement of the JFK assassination down in Dallas came across the PA. I think it was about 130 pm. Believe classes continued on schedule for rest of the day but no one, of course, could focus on the day's lesson.

I cannot re call watching any live TV while in school, but over the weekend and thru the JFK funeral I was glued to TV, probably to Channel 4 WCCO, which carried Walter Cronkite's CBS newscasts.

Many of our generation were affected and inspired by President Kennedy. At least three members of our class joined the U.S. Peace Corps, which Kennedy had established. Several years after our graduation, Gail Hughes became a Volunteer in Lesotho in southern Africa, and both Mark Brandow and I became Volunteers in Malaysia in Southeast Asia. I suspect all three of us would agree that serving in the Peace Corps was a life-changing, very positive event or experience in our young lives.

The Peace Corps remains alive and well, and this year marks its 60th anniversary. At the moment, due to the pandemic, all Volunteers have been brought back home from their assignments in some 60 developing countries. But there are plans to get Volunteers back out to host countries as soon as health and security concerns permit.

I was in 5th hour gym class down in one of the lower level wresting rooms. We had finished doing warmup squats. I was wrestling Keith Boettcher as I recall. The PA system in that room was broken so we could barely hear the announcement. Of course all fell quiet and the class ended early so we could shower and move to the last class of the day. Mine happened to be speech class with Larry Stotts. Somehow he was able to get a TV into his class room. We spent the hour in dead silence as the tragedy continued to unfold. It was a long sad weekend to say the least.

Posted on: Nov 22, 2020 at 8:44 AM

Remembering that fateful day during our senior year when our principal came over the PA system, broadcasting the radio announcement about the President being shot. I remember sitting with my classmates, stunned, while silently weeping and praying. What are your memories?

A memorial for Tom Anderson by his good friend, Bruce Bomier, has been added to Tom Anderson’s In Memory page, along with additional photos. Tom led a full life and his friendships were very important to him.

Posted on: Nov 12, 2020 at 7:31 AM

I received word this morning that long time faculty member, David Schmit passed away. Here is his obituary.
https://m.startribune.com/obituaries/detail/0000373547/?fullname=david-m-schmit&fbclid=IwAR09R3GCaokNb-pQENy3-ZlTs3uI3g21ysbSL_EtB5cALnFowW-UMnC7YRY

Please note that due to COVID, an immediate family only funeral will be Thur., Nov.12 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Grace Church, livestreamed at olgparish.org/mass/