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Two students sit on separate park benches in a lush, green campus courtyard. Modern black lamp posts and a brick building with a glass walkway are visible behind them under the shade of mature trees.

Alumni Class Notes, Spring 2026

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1980s

1988

Julie Martin ’88 is the author of “Homespun Alchemy,” which will be published by Finishing Line Press later this spring. This debut poetry collection is about noticing the sacred stitched into the every day, the quiet wisdom of the natural world, and the transformative power of seeing deeply.

1989

Devoney Looser ’89 is the author of “Wild for Austen: A Rebellious, Subversive and Untamed Jane,” which was named a USA Today Best-Selling Title in December 2025. She was interviewed by CBS Sunday Morning for its December 12 segment on Austen’s 250th birthday.

1990s

1998

In September 2025, Angela Ahlgren ’98 joined the staff at Marshall School as executive assistant to the head of school. Marshall is an independent K-12 institution in Duluth, Minnesota. She is happy to be back in her home state and supporting educators after 13 years as a faculty member in large public universities in Ohio and Texas.

2010s

2012

Christopher Siegried ’12, an outpatient mental therapist, educator, and writer, was recently honored by America’s Best in Medicine as a Distinguished Mental Health Therapist. With extensive experience in clinical settings, he has guided hundreds of adolescents, adults, and families through challenges while striving to improve mental health awareness and access for individuals and families through his work in therapy, writing, and advocacy.

2019

Alyson Astelford ’19 has joined Compass Management Group, a Twin Cities community association management company, as its chief operating officer. In this role, she oversees operations, leads strategic initiatives, and guides company growth. She brings eight years of experience and a Professional Community Association Manager credential to the role.

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