Hello Alexander Ramsey Class of 1979
March 1, 2025
Dear Alexander Ramsey Class of 1979,
As we turn the page on February, we hope the past month was filled with joy, good health, and meaningful moments for each of you. Whether you spent time reconnecting with old friends, enjoying winter’s beauty, or simply embracing the comfort of home, may February have treated you well and left you with cherished memories. Each passing month is a reminder of how valuable our time and connections are, and we sincerely hope you felt warmth and happiness throughout.
Now, as we step into March, may it bring renewed energy, vibrant opportunities, and continued good fortune your way. May this month be filled with laughter, adventure, and special moments that make life truly fulfilling. Whether you're pursuing new goals, spending time with loved ones, or just savoring the little joys each day brings, we hope March showers you with positivity and success.
Let this be a time of growth, excitement, and fresh possibilities. May you find new reasons to smile, new paths to explore, and most importantly, the good health and happiness to enjoy it all. Wishing you a magnificent March filled with prosperity, fun, and the best that life has to offer!
Your Alexander Ramsey Class of '79 Family
Attention Rams......
Help Make the Ramsey Class of ’79 Website Even Better!
Dear Ramsey Class of 1979,
I want to personally invite each of you to contribute in any way you can to our class website. Whether it’s sharing photos, personal stories, event updates, or just fun memories from our school days, your input will help make the site more engaging, meaningful, and enjoyable for all of us. This is more than just a webpage—it’s a living space where we can stay connected, reminisce, and celebrate the friendships that have lasted over the years.
I also want to take a moment to apologize for not reaching out more often to ask for your contributions. While I truly enjoy maintaining the site, I realize that it’s not just my project—it belongs to all of us. The best way to keep it fresh and exciting is by having a variety of voices, stories, and ideas from our amazing classmates. Your memories and perspectives are what make our class special, and they deserve to be shared!
So please, if you have a funny story, an old class photo, an update on your life, or even ideas for new features, send them in! This site is a reflection of our incredible class, and the more we all take part, the better it becomes. I can’t wait to see what you bring to the table!
Sincerely,
Randy Reed
Well, it's that time again. 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. Paul Busch
Mr. Paul Busch, one of the original Ramsey teachers. He taught at the school through its entire existence. Upon graduation from Arlington High School in 1943, Mr. Busch enlisted in the Navy and served on the USS Suffolk. He was a coxswain (the person in charge of the boat's navigation and stearing) of an LCVP landing craft in the Pacific Theatre, including invasions at Iwo Jima and Okinawa.
As mentioned, he was a member of the original faculty that opened the new high school in 1953. Mr. Busch taught physical education and health and was assistant coach in wrestling and track. He developed the elementary physical education program for the entire district and made rounds to the schools instructing teachers and students in tumbling, square dancing, and rhythms. As a 38-year head coach of the Ramsey Cross Country Team, he built an impressive record that included 2 state championships, 19 regional titles, and 20 conference championships.
Top photo, Mr. Busch from the 1985 - 86 school year.
on the Right, Mr. Busch with students Harold Buss, Ron Vorlicky, and Allen Bensen. Second row, Ron Ziniel, Marty Johnson, Coach Busch, and Gary Brooten.
With Permission from Craig Klausing Administrator Alexander Ramsey 1953 - 1986 Facebook Page
Looking for all former reunion committee Members!
A Message from the Reunion Committee
As we continue planning for our upcoming gatherings, we would love to reconnect with former reunion committee members who have played a vital role in keeping our class together since our first reunion in 1984. Their dedication and efforts over the years have helped create lasting memories, and we want to acknowledge and celebrate their contributions.
If you or someone you know was part of past reunion committees, please reach out—we’d love to hear from you!
Additionally, if anyone has photos from our early reunions, we would greatly appreciate you sharing them with us. These memories are a cherished part of our class history, and we’d love to preserve and showcase them. Thank you for helping us keep the spirit of the Class of 1979 alive!
