434 Karen Way, Unit F, Woodbury, MN 55129, USA
Alexander Ramsey, Roseville, MN class of 1979
Hello Alexander Ramsey Class of 1979
Saturday August 1, 2026
Welcome, September! Let’s Keep the Rams Spirit Rolling!
Hello, Ramsey Class of 1979 Alumni! We hope everyone had a wonderful, safe, and enjoyable August filled with good times, good friends, and plenty of reasons to smile! As we turn the page to September and begin the transition from summer toward fall, we want to wish all of our fellow Rams great health, good fortune, happiness, and plenty of amazing and fun opportunities in the month ahead. September is a new beginning, so let’s make it another great month for the Class of ’79!
At this time, NO official Class of 1979 activities are scheduled for September. But that doesn't mean we have to sit on the sidelines! September could be the perfect opportunity to come up with something fun, casual, and enjoyable for our classmates. Whether it’s a get-together, a lunch or dinner, a sporting event, golf outing, game night, happy hour, picnic, or something completely outside the box—we want to hear your ideas! And remember, an idea doesn't have to be complicated to be a great one.
We are also looking ahead beyond September and would love to hear your thoughts about future activities and get-togethers. One of our goals is to continue finding creative ways for our Rams to reconnect, socialize, laugh, share memories, and create some new ones. You don't have to be a member of a committee or an event planner to make a suggestion. If you have an idea, speak up and let us know! You may have the idea that becomes our next great Class of ’79 adventure!
A huge THANK YOU goes out to everyone who continues to take the time to visit our Class of ’79 website. Every visit, message, photograph, memory, update, suggestion, and contribution helps keep our class history alive. This website belongs to ALL of us, and I’m always looking for fun ideas, stories, photos, memories, and suggestions from our alumni. Your participation is what gives the website its personality and keeps it from becoming just another webpage sitting on the internet!
Most importantly, our Class of 1979 is about more than a graduation year—it’s about the people, friendships, memories, experiences, and connections that we share. Every time a classmate reaches out, attends an event, submits information, shares a photograph, reconnects with an old friend, or simply stops by the website, we strengthen the bond that connects the Rams of ’79. Your participation is crucial, and the more classmates who get involved, the more successful, entertaining, and enjoyable our Class of ’79 can become.
So, as September gets underway, let’s keep the Ramsey spirit alive and continue building something we can all be proud of. Thank you, Class of ’79, for everything you have done—and continue to do—to help keep our class connected! We need your ideas, your enthusiasm, and especially your participation to make the journey ahead even better. Here’s to a fantastic September, good health, good fortune, plenty of laughter, and many great days ahead! Have a GREAT month, Rams—and let’s keep that Class of ’79 spirit ROARING!
Randy Reed & The Reunion Committee
Alexander Ramsey Class of 1979
A Message from Randy
September: A Month for Thinking, Talking—and Maybe Talking Like a Pirate
Well, Rams, here we are again. September has arrived, which means summer is beginning to pack its bags, the days are getting shorter, footballs are flying through the air, and somewhere a parent is probably wondering how it is possible that the kids are already back in school. I hope each and every member of the Alexander Ramsey Class of 1979 has a safe, happy, healthy, and memorable September. After all these years, we're still here—and that seems like a pretty good reason to celebrate.
Now, September is an interesting month. It has some holidays you probably know about, and then it has some holidays that make you wonder who was sitting around a table saying, "You know what we need? A national day dedicated to fighting procrastination." And sure enough, Fight Procrastination Day reminds us to stop putting things off. It's probably a good day to finally clean out that garage, call that old friend, organize those photographs—or do absolutely none of those things and celebrate the holiday tomorrow.
Then there's Positive Thinking Day, which is a pretty good idea at any age. It encourages us to look for the good things in our lives rather than spending all our time worrying about everything that isn't perfect. And let's face it, after graduating in 1979, we've accumulated enough experience to know that life rarely goes exactly according to plan. Sometimes you just have to take a deep breath, laugh at yourself, appreciate what you have, and keep moving forward.
September also brings National Gymnastics Day, and I'd like to take a moment to recognize all of our Ramsey Class of '79 gymnasts. Thank you for the dedication, discipline, flexibility, strength, and determination you brought to Alexander Ramsey. Some of us couldn't touch our toes without making an appointment with a chiropractor, so we especially appreciate what you accomplished! And then there's Miniature Golf Day—a holiday I can get behind. It reminds us that you don't need to be a professional golfer to have fun with a putter, a windmill, a ramp, and a scorecard that mysteriously seems to get worse on the 18th hole.
But my personal favorite has to be International Talk Like a Pirate Day. Arrr, mateys! On September 19, we're apparently encouraged to say things like "Ahoy!" and "Shiver me timbers!" instead of speaking like perfectly normal adults. I'm not sure why we need an international holiday for this, but after 47 years, I've learned that sometimes you just have to go with the flow. And if someone asks why you're talking like a pirate, simply tell them, "Because I can, ye scallywag!"
Of course, September also gives us an opportunity to think about something a little more serious. We live in a time when the news, politics, social media, and events happening around us can make it difficult for people to agree on much of anything. That's not a political statement; it's simply an observation. We all have different experiences, opinions, priorities, and beliefs—and that's okay. We don't have to agree on everything to respect one another. In fact, maybe that's one of the things we learned growing up together at Ramsey: you could disagree with somebody in one class, then sit next to them at lunch, cheer for the same team, laugh at the same joke, and still be friends when the final bell rang.
So, as we head into September, let's remember something that may be more valuable than any of those unusual holidays: the friendships and relationships we developed back in high school. We have shared history. We remember the teachers, the hallways, the dances, the football games, the friendships, the laughter, the good times—and even a few things we'd probably prefer to forget! Those memories belong to all of us, and they can serve as a bridge when the world outside sometimes seems determined to divide us. We don't have to erase our differences. We simply need to remember that there is a lot more that connects us than separates us.
So here's wishing all of our Alexander Ramsey Class of 1979 Rams a September filled with good health, good fortune, laughter, friendship, new adventures, and plenty of reasons to smile. Take a little time to think positively, stop procrastinating—at least for one day—support our fellow Rams, play a little miniature golf, and on September 19, feel free to talk like a pirate. Arrr! After all, we're the Class of '79. We've made it this far together. Let's keep finding reasons to stay connected, keep laughing, keep talking, and keep being Rams.
Have a safe, happy, healthy, and memorable September, Rams!
If you’d like to contribute, feel free to text Randy Reed at 651-238-6785 or at email Randsr16@comcast.net
Goals for the website.......
August Is Here… and the Countdown to 2029 Is Already Underway!
Hey Rams! August has arrived, and while we’re enjoying the final stretch of summer, your Alexander Ramsey Class of ’79 Reunion Committee is already looking ahead. It may seem like 2029 is a long way off, but anyone who graduated in 1979 knows how quickly four years can disappear—so imagine how fast the next three will go! Our 50th Reunion will be here before we know it, and we want to make the journey there just as enjoyable as the celebration itself.
Over the next few months and years, we have some exciting goals we'd like to accomplish. Some are big, some are small, and some simply require a little help from our fellow Rams. Most importantly, these goals aren't just about planning another reunion—they're about keeping our Class of ’79 connected, remembering where we came from, and making sure our story continues to be told.
Our Short-Term Goals — The Next Few Months
- Keep improving the Ramsey website with new photos, class news, updates, and alumni stories.
- Expand our Missing Alumni search as we work toward locating every member of the Class of ’79.
- Collect and preserve photos and memorabilia from past reunions, school days, and alumni events.
- Plan smaller get-togethers and local events to keep everyone connected and build excitement.
- Strengthen communication through social media, email, and our class website.
Our Long-Term Goals — The Road to 2029
- Create a series of events leading to the 50th Reunion, keeping the Rams spirit alive and participation growing.
- Build a comprehensive digital archive celebrating the people, memories, friendships, events, and history of the Class of ’79.
- Recognize all past reunion committee members and contributors who have helped keep our class connected throughout the years.
- Make the 50th Reunion in 2029 a once-in-a-lifetime celebration with maximum participation, unforgettable experiences, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with old friends.
One Class. One History. One Amazing Journey.
These goals reflect the pride we have in being Ramsey Rams and the strong sense of community that has continued long after we walked across that graduation stage. But the Reunion Committee can't do it alone. Every photo you share, every classmate you help locate, every story you tell, and every event you attend helps add another piece to the history we're building together.
So, Rams, let's make the next few years count! 2029 isn't just a date on the calendar—it's a destination we're all traveling toward together. Let's enjoy the journey, reconnect with old friends, make some new memories, and make sure our 50th Reunion is something we'll be talking about for years to come.
The countdown is on, Rams… and we've got a lot of memories left to make!
Looking for all former reunion committee Members!
Calling All Ramsey Reunion Committee Members & Memory Keepers!
Hey Rams! We’re putting out a special “Calling All Rams!” request. If you served on a reunion committee—or if you remember someone who did—we’d love to hear from you! Help us identify those past committee members so we can properly recognize and celebrate the people who donated their time, energy, creativity, and countless hours helping keep our class connected. Whether they organized an entire reunion, helped with invitations, tracked down classmates, collected photos, made phone calls, or simply stepped up when help was needed, their contributions mattered—and they deserve to be remembered!
And while we’re digging through the past, we’re also asking everyone to dig through those old photo boxes, albums, closets, drawers, and maybe even that mysterious pile of pictures you’ve been meaning to organize since 1979! We would especially love to receive photographs from reunions and class events from the 5th through the 25th Reunions. Those early reunion years are an important part of our class history, and adding those memories to the Ramsey website will help bring them back to life for everyone.
A BIG RAMSEY THANK-YOU!
We also want to give a special shout-out and heartfelt thank-you to all of the Rams who have already taken the time to send us photographs for possible inclusion on the website. Every picture you share gives us another opportunity to remember the people, places, friendships, and good times that helped make our Class of ’79 what it is today. Please keep those pictures coming! If you have photos that haven't been shared yet, especially from those earlier reunions, we'd love to see them.
Remember that every name we uncover, every photograph we add, and every story we preserve helps us tell the complete story of the Alexander Ramsey Class of 1979. Your participation isn't just helping us improve a website—it’s helping preserve the friendships, accomplishments, memories, and traditions that make our class special. So, Rams, start searching those photo albums, call that old classmate, check that attic box, and help us fill in the missing pieces!
Thank you to everyone who has already helped—and to everyone who will help in the future. Your participation makes our website better, our history richer, and our Class of ’79 experience more enjoyable for everyone. Together, we're not just remembering our past—we're keeping the Ramsey spirit alive!
FORMER MEMBERS
Committee Members 1984 05 year
Committee Members 1989 10 years
Diane Lecuyer Snuggerud
Sue Jungbauer Cunningham
Dianne Wilson Carlson
Committee Members 1994 15 years
Diane Lecuyer Snuggerud
Sue Jungbauer Cunningham
Dianne Wilson Carlson
Committee Members 1999 20 years
Margo Denman Martin
Becky Street
Lori Rajacich Purdham
Kathleen McGough Patri
Laurie Boche
Barb Thompson KirkPatrick
Mary Jean McGough Sargent
Shelley Boege Koren
Lori Anne Williams
Jacque Beavens
Committee Members 2004 25 years
Shelly Boege Koren
Margo Denman Martin
Lori Rajacich Purdham
Kathleen McGough Patri
Mary Jean McGough Sargent
Kim Nelson Beecham
Laurie Boche
Rick Feidt
Committee Members 2009 30 years
Jeff Lutz
Mary Falkowski Conway
Julie Kruse Ledvina
Nancy Schmedeke Petrun
Sheila Johnson Youngquist
Mary Koppy Nicklay
Larry Meissner
Paula McCarthy Aherns
Rhonda Battisto
Kathleen McGough Patri
Becky Street
Rick Feidt
Dianee Wilson Carlson
Committee Members 2014 35 years
Jeff Lutz
Mary Falkowski Conway
Julie Kruse
Nancy Schmedeke Petrun
Sheila Johnson Youngquist
Mary Koppy Nicklay
Randy Reed
Committee Members 2019 40 years
Mary Koppy Nicklay
Sheila Johnson Youngquist
Mary Falkowski Conway
Julie Kruse
Nancy Schmedeke
Bob Kaye
Randy Reed
Nancy Olsen Reed
Committee Members 2024 45 years
Sheila Johnson Youngquist
Mary Koppy Nicklay
Mary Falkowski Conway
Bob Kaye
Chuck Bufton
Don Sazma
Randy Reed
Nancy Olsen Reed (behind the scene)
Committee Members 2029 50 years
Sheila Johnson Youngquist
Bob Kaye
Chuck Bufton
Don Sazma
Diane Wilson Carlson
Randy Reed
Nancy OLsen Reed (behind the scene)
Catherine Rod-Miske
Lori-Anne Williams
Kris Mastel
