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St Louis Park Senior High School 

 Class Of 1958 Web Site.

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Remember our Graduation 61 years ago?

Here's our Valedictorian in 1958

And...Here he is again 40 years later in 1998, talking to a raven on the campus of the University of Pennsylvania.

Shortly before graduation, David was named a scholarship winner in National Merit Scholarship competition.  He was one of 1,000 recipients of a scholarship from among the 256,000 seniors competing nationwide that year, and for the first time at St. Louis Park High School.  According to Roland Larson, high school counselor, "This was a great honor for Dave and the school."  He said, "It is one of the largest and most cherished scholarship honors in the nation."  David applied that scholarship award to Carleton College in Northfield, MN and enrolled in the fall of 1958, and graduated college in 1962 -- advancing to graduate shool.  

Described by his teachers as a "top-notch" person, David's activities in high school equal his No. 1 academic standing.  They included: three-years on the "Echo" as a reporter, co-editor of third page, and co-editor as a senior; class play, "Our Town," his junior year; all-school play, senior year in "Harvey."  Supero Hi-Y club treasurer as a sophomore, vice-president as a junior; president as a senior.  Latin club for three years; student council two years; Minneapolis Star's world affairs contest, ranking in top 25 for past two years; and National Honor Society.  Did you forget just how active David was in our class?

Academically David achieved a straight "A" record throughout his high school career from 9th grade up and six "A-plus" marks which are considered very rare in St. Louis Park schools.  Oh...if we all could have been that smart!  David passed away in 1999 from pancreatic cancer.  Goodness: that was 20 years ago.  You may wish to read his "In Memory" notice on this website.

Classmate News for July

Classmates Bill and Sandy Kerwin, out in Raleigh, NC, have been waxing nostalgic about our Class of '58, now that July is here and it has been  61 years since our graduation from High School.  Since their grandaughter has graduated herself from high school, Bill and Sandy's thoughts are of their own senior year.  They have come up with some memorable dates and wonder if you agree with them on the accuracy of their memory.  If you are moved to do so, you can send either Bill Kerwin or Sandy Canton Kerwin a message, right from this website, and let them know whether or not you share their recollection of the following dates:

5-3-57      Junior Prom

              11-23-57   Sadie Hawkins Dance

   12-21-57   Christmas Ball 

   5-10-58     Tropical Dance

5-30-58    Senior Prom

6-5-58    Graduation

The Webmaster can vouchsafe for the accuracy of June 5, 1958 for the date of our graduation; but he is uncertain about the other dates.

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Our school chum Ronald "Swede" Swedlund has passed away.  Check out his developing obit notice at our link, "In Memory".

Classmate John Carlson has passed away.  Check out his developing obit notice at our link, "In Memory".

Classmate Connie Cooper Hagen has passed away.  Check out her developing obit notice at our link, "In Memory".

Classmate Shelly Litman has passed away.  Check out his obit notice at our link, "In Memory".

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Here's a wonderfully nostalgic You Tube Video just sent in by Classmate Kurt Schleicher.  During these warm and lovely June days, why not watch something that will take you back to the days of our youth?  Just click on this:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/nSC7SXQpInM?rel=0

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Send in some new news about your friends from St. Louis Park High.

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How's your memory after 78 years of age?  Below are four new pictures, all sent in by Classmate Kent Brothen, from his "high school warchest" so he says.  These pictures are also shown at the link "Who Are They? with some hint as to who they are.  If you can't ID your classmates from these pictures, go to that link.

Let's start with "Graduation Time"

Now, here's one from our high school days...

And one from Junior High...

And, finally, a picture from a Brookside Elementary classroom...

OK...So you couldn't identify anyone pictured?  What about Jeff Blomberg, Kent Brothen, Joe Gosnell, Neal Dalen, Bob Erickson, Bill Sincock, Sara Lenmark, Roberta Balkin, Diane Burger, Karen Schodde, Linda Whitney and Dick Arndt?  If you want another look, go to the Link at the left entitled "Who Are They? and take another look!

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    Rememberance Quotes for June   

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