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English Graduates - May 2004

Jon Allinder	Major: English Minor: Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: Return to Table of Contents

Nicole Anderson	Major: English Minor: Sociology Special Achievements: -Dean’s List: Spring 2001, Fall 2002 -President’s Scholarship: Fall 2000 – Present -Music Scholarship: Fall 2000 – present -Wasie scholarship: Fall 2000 – Spring 2002. Immediate plans after graduation: Employment Return to Table of Contents

Zack Bobick	Major: English Minor: Secondary Education Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: I hope to get a job teaching somewhere in the state. Return to Table of Contents

Nathan R Brever	Major: English Major 2: Pre-Medicine Special Achievements: -Dean's List & Josten's, Seihl, and President's Scholar -Research Fellowship at Mayo Clinic '02 -Co-Coordinator of VISTO -Coordinator of Special Olympics -Football -Resident Assistant '01-02 -Study Abroad Britain, Europe Spring '03 -Peer Tutor & Writing Center Employee -Admissions Tour Guide and EMT Squad Immediate plans after graduation: -Medical School &/or Peace Corp -Possibly organizing own volunteer mission abroad Return to Table of Contents

Colleen Callinan	Major: English Minor: Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: Return to Table of Contents

Maria Louise Capecchi	Major: English Major 2: Theatre Special Achievements: -Dean’s List (5 semesters so far) -Scholarships: Diversity Leadership Scholarship (4 years) -President’s Scholarship (4 years) -theatre scholarship (4 years) -Angeline Dufner Scholarship (2003-2004) -Study abroad in Galway, Ireland -creative honors thesis; published in Studio One -Lead Wardrobe for CSB/SJU shows as well as for touring theatre companies Immediate plans after graduation: volunteering with Teach for America along with grad school in Education/English with theatre projects in the summer Return to Table of Contents

Amanda Lisette Carter	Major: English Minor: History Special Achievements: Studied Abroad in London, England Immediate plans after graduation: Maybe Graduate School for a Master’s in Teaching, or possibly volunteering Return to Table of Contents

Lorinda Chagnon	Major: English Major 2: Theatre Special Achievements: -participation in multiple plays in the theatre department -member of chamber choir freshman year -member of Attention Starved Children Improvisation Troupe -performed with Central Minnesota Children’s Theatre in St. Cloud and with Theatre Limina in Minneapolis -studied in London Fall of 2002 Immediate plans after graduation: hoping to find employment in Minneapolis Return to Table of Contents

Kelly Cheeley	Major: English Minor: Secondary Education Special Achievements: -Dean’s List; 2001 -Editor writer for The Record, 2002-2004 -2003 Recipient of the Wagner-Berger Prize for best original work of fiction. -2003 Recipient of the Sister Colman O’Connell Scholarship for the Arts. Immediate plans after graduation: Something tells me that I should use this education to better the world, so I think I’m going to do that. Yes, I will do that! I plan on teaching high school English, where I will inspire our youth to indulge in Literature (how beautiful it sounds, anyway.) In the summers, I’ll be writing best-selling novels in the office of my very own cat shelter that I will someday soon open up J. Return to Table of Contents

Kelly Crow	Major: English Major 2: Theology Special Achievements: Dean’s List: Fall 2000-2002 & Spring 2001-2002 Study Abroad in Cork Ireland, Spring 2003 Regent/Trustee Scholarship Delta Epsilon Sigma Membership Immediate plans after graduation: No plans as of yet :) Perhaps Law School, perhaps graduate school in religious studies. Return to Table of Contents

Noel Denison	Major: English Minor: Secondary Education Special Achievements: Presidents Scholarship and Studio One Immediate plans after graduation: Hopefully work as a high school English teacher Return to Table of Contents

Joyce DeSmet	Major: English Minor: Secondary Education & Art Special Achievements: -Deans List Fall 2002 -President's Scholarship -Service Learning at St. Cloud Boys and Girls Club -2002-2003 Studio One Staff Member Immediate plans after graduation: Seeking employment as a high school English teacher. Return to Table of Contents

Sarah Engstrom	Major: English Minor: Secondary Education Special Achievements: -College of St. Benedict Dean's Scholarship 2001-04 -Alliss Scholarship 2002-04 -Blaine High School Scholarship 2000 -Member St. Ben's Dance Team 2001-03, Captain 2002-03 -ASB Service Trip to Washington D.C. Hospital for Sick Children 2002 Immediate plans after graduation: I will be student teaching next semester in the cities and following that I WILL find a teaching job! Return to Table of Contents

Picture Unavailable Michael Fastner	Major: English Minor: Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: Return to Table of Contents

Tim Flagstad	Major: English Minor: Communication Special Achievements: -Dean's List ( fall 2000-2002, spring 2001-2003) -Sports editor of The Record ( 2003-2004 ) -Regent Scholarship -Siehl Scholarship -Study Abroad in Ireland, Fall 2002 Immediate plans after graduation: Employment, hopefully Return to Table of Contents

Picture Unavailable Moira Fosbury	Major: English Minor: Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: Return to Table of Contents

Kathryn Ann Gossen	Major: English Lit Minor: Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: After graduation I plan on finding a job related to the English major. I would love to find a job writing, editing or typing. Return to Table of Contents

Juliet R Govern	Major: English Major 2: Psychology Special Achievements: -Dean’s List fall Junior year -R.A. sophomore year -member of social justice service learning community first-year -coordinator of social justice service learning community sophomore year -Attorney on national 9th place finishing mock trial team sophomore year -Community Representative St. Ben’s Senate junior year -study abroad in Ireland spring Junior year -Student manager of MC Information desk/mailroom senior year Immediate plans after graduation: Employment with the ambition of eventually law school/MBA. Return to Table of Contents

Laura Guetter	Major: English Minor: Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: Return to Table of Contents

Shannon Halloran	Major: English Minor: Latin Special Achievements: -Studied Abroad in the Greco-Roman trip Spring 2003 -CSB President Scholarship for 4 years Immediate plans after graduation: I am thinking about volunteering with the AmeriCorps but I have no definite plans. Return to Table of Contents

Samantha Henningson	Major: English Minor: none Special Achievements: I learned to take deep breaths and keep moving. Survived living with ten women—and am better for it. Initiated various forms of conversation about justice, politics, and the intricacies of personal growth. A wise woman has often reminded me to take it a day at time. This has allowed me to figure out what I value: love, people with all of their quirks, family, books, jazz, the rawness of nature. The people in this place over the past four years have allowed me both the space and the proximity to become aware of the energies that constantly wash over and through us. I’ve learned that life can’t be boiled down to a resume, but that living my life deliberately and according to my values will be how I present myself to the world. Immediate plans after graduation: Decompress from four years of chaotic brilliance. Take what I’ve gained from this place and these people and do something palpable with it. I will love, play, laugh, and learn . . . hard. I will volunteer, soak everything in, and while I see people as constant learners and teachers, I just might end up in a more official teacherly/professorly type role. Or I’ll do community organizing. Or both. I will continue being in awe of all of the crazy energy this world emits. Return to Table of Contents

Jenny Holtorf	Major: English Minors: Environmental Studies & Writing Special Achievements: -Study abroad in Cork, Ireland -Prose Editor of Studio One -Social Justice/Service Learning Community -Writing Center tutor -Crew/rowing team -Presidential Scholarship (2000-2004) -Campus Ministry ASB co-leader -Ambitious Armadillos study group -Features writer for The Record -Student ambassador for the Admissions Offices. Immediate plans after graduation: Volunteering Return to Table of Contents

Matt Horning	Major: English Minor: Special Achievements: I made amazing friends, took wonderful walks in the woods, spent a semester in China, and did a one-year stint on Mary 2 as RA. Immediate plans after graduation: In no particular order: volunteering or med school or writing or teaching or farming or something else Return to Table of Contents

Megan Hubley	Major: English Minor: Secondary Education Special Achievements: -Dean's List all semesters -Emmanuel Renner Scholarship -Gable Family Scholarship 2003 -Regents/Trustees Scholarship Immediate plans after graduation: I plan to travel to New Zealand in December of 2004, where I will teach English in the school system there for 2 years. Return to Table of Contents

Picture Unavailable Alexander Jude	Major: English Minor: Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: Return to Table of Contents

Jane Lindenfelser	Major: English Minor: Secondary Education Special Achievements: -Presidential Scholarship -South Africa Study Abroad 2003 -Alternative Spring Break Trips 2002 and 2004 -Joint Academic Board member serving as student rep. to Committee on Academic Policies and Standards Immediate plans after graduation: I will be student teaching next fall and then possible volunteering. Return to Table of Contents

Carl Lindgren	Major: English Minor: Psychology Special Achievements: I am a Regent/Trustee Scholar, have been on the dean's list the last three semesters, and will be doing an honors thesis this year. Immediate plans after graduation: Next year, I am planning on volunteering abroad, and after that heading off to graduate school. Return to Table of Contents

Carrie Loudon	Major: English Minor: Communication Special Achievements: -Presidential Scholarship -Didier Scholarship -Sister Emmanuel Scholarship -Kathleen Donahue Scholarship -Dean’s List (Fall & Spring Freshmen year, Fall & Spring Sophomore year, Spring Junior year) -Study Abroad in Galway, Ireland (Fall junior year) Immediate plans after graduation: Employment Return to Table of Contents

Mandy Lucking	Major: English Minor: Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: Return to Table of Contents

Jarrett Lundquist	Major: English Minor: Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: Return to Table of Contents

Jason Matsch	Major: English Minor: Education, Theology, Coaching Certification Special Achievements: -4 year Cross Country team member -Studied Abroad in London Spring ‘03 Immediate plans after graduation: Possible English teaching position in Korea, possibly working for Target Corporation while going to school for a Master’s Degree in Education. Return to Table of Contents

Amber Mensen	Major: English Minor: Communication & Spanish Special Achievements: -Dean's List Fall 2000-2001, Spring 2001 & 2003 -Study abroad in Segovia, Spain in Spring '03 -The Record: Copy Desk Chief Fall 2001-Spring 2002, News Editor, Fall 2002, Fall 2003, Projects Editor Spring 2004 -McGlynn's Student Manager 2001-present -AKS Service Sorority: Fall 2001-Spring 2003 -Track & Field all 4 years, Most Improved (for Field events) 2002 -VISTO Pet-Assisted Therapy 2000-2001 -Intramural volleyball -Student Employment Leadership Team (SELT) 2001-present. Off campus, I participate in the Prairie Dusters Saddle Club. I’ve been a member there my entire life and was the Alternate Queen in 2002, Queen in 2003. I am on the Todd County 4-H Horse Advisory Committee as well. Immediate plans after graduation: After graduation, I will either spend a year volunteering through AmeriCorps or find a job as a television reporter. Return to Table of Contents

Sonja Nyberg	Major: English Minor: Political Science Special Achievements: -St. Ben’s hockey ’00-01, ’01-02 -Study Abroad British Fine Arts Program Fall Semester ’02 -Dean’s List Fall ’02, President’s Scholarship Recipient Immediate plans after graduation: Year off volunteering/working/any advice on what to do would be helpful! I will be hopefully attending law school the following year. Return to Table of Contents

Will Poling	Major: English Minor: Spanish Special Achievements: -I studied abroad in Spain -Dean’s list a few times, can’t remember when… Immediate plans after graduation: Volunteering/Working for a year or two (hopefully abroad) and then graduate school. Return to Table of Contents

Kristen Radaich	Major: English Minor: Communication Special Achievements: -Dean’s Scholarship -Thomas Merton Scholarship -Study Abroad in Australia (spring 03) -Service Learning and Social Justice Community freshman and sophomore year -Recreational crew Immediate plans after graduation: Employment Return to Table of Contents

Ryan Radmer	Major: English Minor: Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: Return to Table of Contents

Jenny Renier	Major: English Minor: Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: Return to Table of Contents

Ben Roselius	Major: English Minor: Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: Return to Table of Contents

Anne Sawyer	Major: English Minor: Secondary Education, Coaching Certification Special Achievements: -Dean’s list every semester -Captain for varsity tennis and hockey teams (senior year) -Secondary Education Representative for CSB/SJU Education Club (junior/senior year) -Officer in Student Athletic Advisory Committee (junior year) Immediate plans after graduation: Possibly employment as a teacher and coach, possibly entering a master’s program, or teaching abroad- the possibilities are endless! Return to Table of Contents

John P Schell	Major: English Minor: Special Achievements: -Dean's List (spring '02, fall '03) -Presidential Scholarship, Resident Assistant -Courageous Kids Volunteer -Studied abroad in England Immediate plans after graduation: Return to Table of Contents

Andrea Schlenner	Major: English Minor: Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: Return to Table of Contents

Susan Ann Schulzetenberg	Major: English Major 2: Psychology Special Achievements: -Dean's List, Spring 2003 -President's Scholarship, 2000-2004 -Dr. Philip Halenbeck Scholarship, 2003, 2004 -Dr. Angeline Dufner English Scholarship, 2003 -Nowack Scholarship, 2002 -Beatrice Renner Scholarship, 2002 -The Record CSB/SJU Newspaper: Features Editor (2003), Arts and Entertainment Editor (2002-2003), Writer (2001-2003), Copy editor (2000-2001) -Studio One CSB/SJU Literary Magazine: Editor in chief (2003-2004), Prose Editor (2001-2003), Poetry/Prose Staff (2000-2001) Immediate plans after graduation: Seeking employment in the journalism and advertising areas. Return to Table of Contents

Nicole F Schmidt	Major: English Major 2: Theater Special Achievements: -President's Scholarship - Every semester -Theater Scholarship - Every semester -Volunteered at the East Side Boys & Girls Club - Spring 2002 -Alternative Spring Break in Philadelphia (working at a school) - Spring 2003 -Worked on sets and props for the plays: Servant of Two Masters & American Daughter -Worked on costumes for the plays: Antigone and All In The Timing -Costume Crew for the play All In The Timing Immediate plans after graduation: I am going to be working this summer and attending St. Cloud State U in the Fall of 2004 to get my degree to teach. My goal is to Teach English and Theater at a middle school or high school after college. Return to Table of Contents

Amy Schwarz	Major: English Minor: Sociology Special Achievements: -Dean’s list every semester -Studied Abroad in Galway, Ireland Fall 2002 -Spent May 2002 in Peru -VISTO Leadership Team Member 2001-2004 -Internship at Graywolf Press -Writing Center Tutor -Faculty and Staff Scholarship -Sister Emmanuel Renner Scholarship -President’s Scholarship -Janet Koenigsamen Scholarship Immediate plans after graduation: Undecided Return to Table of Contents

Christina Solomon	Major: English Minor: Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: Return to Table of Contents

Mike Stoffel	Major: English Minor: Secondary Education Special Achievements: TA 02-03; Study Abroad in London (Spring) Immediate plans after graduation: Finding a job teaching in a high school, some where near Buffalo. Return to Table of Contents

Amber Streff	Major: English Minor: Art Special Achievements: -Dean’s List (fall 2002) -Projects Editor, The Record Fall 2001-Spring 2003 -Variety Editor, The Record Fall 2003-Spring 2004 -Resident Assistant Spring 2002 -Study Abroad in London Fall 2002 -President’s Scholarship Immediate plans after graduation: Undecided—most likely graduate school. Return to Table of Contents

Roxi Tchida	Major: English Minor: Spanish Special Achievements: -Dean’s list every semester -Honors Program -Regents’/Trustees’ Scholarship -S. Emmanuel Renner Scholarship -DES National Catholic Honor Society Inductee -Member of Global Initiative Group -Study Abroad in Spain Immediate plans after graduation: Volunteering, possibly with Amate House or the Lutheran Volunteer Corps Return to Table of Contents


Kathy Wenker	Major: English Minor: Education Special Achievements: -Worked as an editor for Studio One sophomore, junior & senior year -Recipient of Dr. Philip Halenbeck Scholarship for academic years 2002-03 and 2003-04 -Recipient of Sister Nancy Hynes Scholarships for academic year 2003-04 -President’s Scholarship all four years -Dean’s List Spring 2001, Fall 2002, and Spring 2003 -Nominated for Student Employee of the Year in 2003. Immediate plans after graduation: I hope to get a teaching position somewhere in central Minnesota, and I plan to get married in August. Return to Table of Contents

Melanie Wiener	Major: English Minor: Secondary Education Special Achievements: Immediate plans after graduation: Employment Return to Table of Contents

Stephen Young	Major: English Minor: Philosophy Special Achievements: -Siehl Scholarship -Commission as an Officer in the U.S. Army -Winner of the George C. Marshall Award for Military Excellence -Honors Senior Thesis—a Short Story Collection -Chairman of the Media Advisory Board -Founder of the Military Science Club Immediate plans after graduation: A Commission into the Army and service abroad, probably Germany and the Middle East. Return to Table of Contents

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