Hello Alexander Ramsey Class of 1979
February 1, 2025
Welcome Class of '79!
Happy February, Alexander Ramsey Class of 1979! As the calendar flips to this shortest month of the year, it’s a perfect time to reflect on how far we’ve come and to celebrate the enduring spirit of our incredible class. February may be known for its cold days and long nights, but it’s also a time to find warmth in connection and inspiration in the small but meaningful moments life offers.
Think back to the days when we roamed the halls of Alexander Ramsey, forging lifelong friendships, sharing laughter, and dreaming big dreams. Whether you’re embracing the snow or escaping to sunnier skies, let this month be a reminder of how those shared experiences have shaped who we are today—resilient, adventurous, and forever young at heart. The bonds we formed then remain unshaken, a testament to the magic of being part of something special.
As we step further into 2025, let’s keep fueling our passions, reaching out to old friends, and making memories that we’ll carry into the years ahead.
Here’s to a month of love, laughter, and staying connected. No matter where life’s adventures have taken you, know that you’ll always have a community in the Class of ’79. Let February be a time to share kindness, chase joy, and continue to shine as brightly as ever. Cheers to us all!
Your Alexander Ramsey Class of '79 Family
Attention Alexander Ramsey Class of 1979 Alumni!
We've made some updates to our class website—be sure to check them out! Pay special attention to the Missing Classmates, Birthday, and Events pages for the latest information.
We truly appreciate your continued visits to our site, as well as your engagement on our Facebook and LinkedIn class pages. Your participation helps keep our class community connected and thriving!
Stay tuned for more updates, and let’s keep the spirit of ’79 alive! So from Mary Koppy Nicklay, Sheila Johnson Youngquist, Mary Falkowski Conway, Bob Kaye, Don Sazma, Chuck Bufton, Lori-Anne William, Dianne Wilson Carlson, (keeping behind the screen Nancy Olsen Reed) and myself, stay in touch, and have a great day, Rams.
If you’d like to contribute, join or contact the reunion committee feel free to text Randy Reed at 651-238-6785 or at email Randsr16@comcast.net
Did You Know?.........
Mr. Goedeke
This months features Mr. John Goedeke who began at Alexander Ramsey as a science teacher and gymnastics coach in the fall of 1956. While he switched to teaching phy ed the next year, he continued as Ramsey's gymnastics coach until 1977. In the later part of his teaching career he taught adaptive phy ed, which he found tremendously rewarding. He retired from teaching in 1985, but remained active in his community, including serving two terms on the Roseville City Council.
Mr. Goedeke passed away in May of 2009. At his funeral service he was eulogized by a number of his former gymnasts.
The top photo is from the 1956-1957 school year. He is pictured with fellow phy ed teachers Paul Busch, Lars Overskei, and Ken Bergstedt.
The photo on the right is Coach Goedeke and his 1977 gymnastics team. Front row, Randy Westlund and Mark Erickson. Second row, John Barrett, Gary Johnson, Michael Erickson, Donald McHattie, Mark Dolan and Mark Gustafson. Third row, Coach Goedeke, Manager John Swesey, Jerry Dalnes, Joseph Guidarelli, C. Edward Anderson, Bruce Westlund, Thomas McGough, Jerry Lee and assistant coaches J. McHattie and P. Erickson.
With Permission from Craig Klausing Administrator Alexander Ramsey 1953 - 1986 Facebook Page
Looking for all former reunion committee Members!
Dear Alexander Ramsey Alumni,
We’re working to reconnect with those who were involved in planning past reunions, especially the 5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, and 25th. If you were part of any of these committees or know someone who was, we’d love to hear from you!
Help us keep the memories alive and stay connected! These individuals played a crucial role in keeping our class connected over the years and helped lay the foundation for the continued success of our class gatherings. We want to recognize, acknowledge and thank them for their contributions and preserving that part of our reunion history. If you were a part of those early committees or have the names of someone who was please let us know!
Additionally, if you have any photos from these reunions could you please provide them to us. We’d love to feature them on our website to share with the entire class. Thank you to all past committee members for your dedication—you’ve helped build a lasting legacy of friendship and community for the Class of ’79!
