Class Chatter
Posted on: Dec 07, 2024 at 1:30 PM
I thought this information may be of interest of some of our classmates. The mother of our classmate, Greg Long, recently passed away.
Elizabeth Dunn, passed away on November 9, 2024 at the age of 100
A fellow teacher shared:
I believe we both came to Edina the same year in 1968. She was a recent widow then with two young children. She was Betty Long until she remarried Jack Dunn. She taught at Cahill and Creek Valley. She lived independently at least until a year ago when I last visited her. Betty's outlook on life was always upbeat and she had a great sense of humor. Her daughter Barb Nichols also worked for Edina Schools and her son was very accomplished.
https://gregoryrlong.com/
Funeral Service: St. Stephen Lutheran Church
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
10:00 am Visitation 11:00 am Service Reception follows
Livestream service link:
https://youtube.com/live/6E0SEU83RHc
Greg Long's website https://gregoryrlong.com/ outlines his extraordinary career of working for and leading major cultural institutions in New York for nearly 50 years. Some of our classmates kept in touch with him over the years and visited him in NYC. Our sympathy to Greg and his sister, Barb. Their mom lived to 100 and spent her career teaching in Edina elementary schools.
I thought this information may be of interest of some of our classmates. The mother of our classmate, Greg Long, recently passed away.
Elizabeth Dunn, passed away on November 9, 2024 at the age of 100
A fellow teacher shared:
I believe we both came to Edina the same year in 1968. She was a recent widow then with two young children. She was Betty Long until she remarried Jack Dunn. She taught at Cahill and Creek Valley. She lived independently at least until a year ago when I last visited her. Betty's outlook on life was always upbeat and she had a great sense of humor. Her daughter Barb Nichols also worked for Edina Schools and her son was very accomplished.
https://gregoryrlong.com/
Funeral Service: St. Stephen Lutheran Church
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
10:00 am Visitation 11:00 am Service Reception follows
Livestream service link:
https://youtube.com/live/6E0SEU83RHc
Greg Long's website https://gregoryrlong.com/ outlines his extraordinary career of working for and leading major cultural institutions in New York for nearly 50 years. Some of our classmates kept in touch with him over the years and visited him in NYC. Our sympathy to Greg and his sister, Barb. Their mom lived to 100 and spent her career teaching in Edina elementary schools.
Thank you for your generous donations!
Following our 60th reunion, thanks to the generosity of many of our classmates who made donations, we were able to cover all of our expenses and have a remainder of $365 in our account. In addition, our website is funded until 3/20/26. Thank you classmates for your wonderful response!
Posted on: Oct 02, 2024 at 5:10 PM
A $75 gift to Habitat for Humanity was made in memory of our classmate, Frank Lushine, who intended on joining us at our reunion. However, Frank died on August 18, 2024 so we felt it appropriate to donate his reservation money to his favorite charity.
Posted on: Sep 28, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Reunion update- It has come to my attention that three attendees at our event last weekend have tested positive for Covid. If you were also there and haven’t been feeling well, you may want to get tested.
Posted on: Sep 28, 2024 at 9:33 AM
Hey, anyone free today? Open Streets on Nicollet Ave around 36th to 46th st.
I will be sitting out with my old cars on display, a nice day to wander around so come on down!
Frank was my neighbor on the next block over in Morningside. Gail, thanks for the memory of Frank performing magic tricks. I had forgotten about that. I was also looking forward to reconnecting with him at the reunion. So sad that won't be happening. I thought perhaps we could donate his reunion refund in his name to one of his charities from the class.

My earliest experience with motorized toys was with Torrey in the late 50's- he got a go cart which seemed so much fun- racing around low to the ground. My parents were against the idea, but I still lusted after that speedy feeling, so I thought I would build my own! That idea was still born, no place to do it! But I got a Doodlebug scooter which I fixed up for quietly cruising. Then I got caught one night, underage, driving without lights, Harvey Allison was on the back! I lost track of Torrey when the expanding family moved to a newer house, leaving Lakeview Drive behind. But my motoring lust never left, still building things for fun & speed. Thanks Torrey for setting my heart's course in the proper direction! RIP
I'm so sorry to hear of Torrey's passing. I have so many memories of fun times together. He was a good friend and a good person.
Posted on: Mar 07, 2024 at 12:59 PM
I’m pleased to announce our new website co-admin. Joanne Larson Galley has a very strong tech background and also great editing skills. Her assistance is very much appreciated. Thank you Joanne!