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The history of Concordia St. Paul is written by the lives of our alumni, so big news or small, we want to hear it all! If you have landed a promotion, welcomed a new family member, or moved to a new city, let us know by submitting an alumni note. Help us fill our future publications with the incredible things our alumni are doing.

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  • Leah Rushton (Martin)

    Class of 2021

    Leah (Martin) Rushton, M.A. ’21 married Jeremy Rushton on July 6, 2024 in Fremont, Calif. The happy couple resides in Half Moon Bay, Calif.

    Leah Rushton (Martin)

  • Mohammad Alyasi

    Class of 2022

    Mohammad Alyasi, B.A. ’23 is pursuing a Master of Public Health degree in the Environmental Health program at the University of Minnesota with an anticipated date for graduation in December 2025.

  • April Pierce

    Class of 2022

    April Pierce, B.A. ’22 recently started a new job that takes full advantage of the degree she earned at Concordia. April shares: “It’s been a long journey to get here, but patience and dedication finally won out.”

    April Pierce

  • Rachel Priest (Miller)

    Class of 2008

    Rachel (Miller) Priest, B.A. ’08 shares: “Besides my education, the greatest gift Concordia gave me was my friendships. One friend in particular is more like family to me.” She and Abby (Gimbel) Brashear, B.A. ’07 try to see each other once a year if possible. They are baptismal sponsors for each other’s girls. Of Abby,…

    Rachel Priest (Miller)

  • Marlene Wirth (Haut)

    Class of 1967

    Marlene Wirth, B.A. ’67 finally retired for the fifth time from teaching. She taught for 44 years and is a missionary in Poland and Jamaica. Last year, she taught first graders in an environmental charter school last year.

    Marlene Wirth (Haut)

  • Debora Stark (Willing)

    Class of 2008

    Debora (Willing) Stark, Cert. ’08 is now a part-time, direct caregiver after retirement from church work.

  • Clara Wallington (Cole)

    Class of 1970

    Clara (Cole) Wallington, B.A. ’70 joins members of the CSP class of 1970 via Zoom each month to discuss their years at CSP, including professors, classmates, campus buildings, and events. Members of the class are invited to join them on the third Wednesday of each month.

  • Marsha Wright (Thoe)

    Class of 2025

    Marsha (Thoe) Wright, B.A. ’04 celebrated twenty years of marriage on top of Mount Elbert.

    Marsha Wright (Thoe)

  • Gizelle Smothers (Kramer)

    Class of 1979

    Gizelle (Kramer), B.A. ’79 and Jon, B.A. ’80 Smothers will celebrate 46 years of marriage in September.

    Gizelle Smothers (Kramer)

  • Mark Schultz

    Class of 1980

    Mark Schultz, B.A. ’80 retired after 44 years as a full-time music director in the LCMS. He plans to enjoy more time with family and friends.

  • Rose Marie Meuwissen

    Class of 2000

    Rose Marie Meuwissen, B.A. ’00 has published multiple books. Her latest release, Looking for Mr. Right, is available on Amazon.

  • Dale Kleba

    Class of 1974

    Dale Kleba, B.A. ’74 retired in 2024 after 50 years of teaching.