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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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  • Matthew Eicheldinger

    Class of 2009

    Matthew Eicheldinger, B.A. ’09, M.A. ’12 was recently featured in Mpls. St. Paul Magazine. He recently landed a literary agent and a five-book deal. This comes on the heels of his debut young adult novel, Matt Sprouts and the Curse of the Ten Broken Toes, the number one pre-ordered book at Barnes and Noble.

    Matthew Eicheldinger

  • Mallory Spalding

    Class of 2015

    Mallory (Kurtz) Spalding, B.A. ’18 recently obtained a job in the sports industry as one of the in-game hosts for an ECHL team. She shared that “it has been a dream job come true!” She thanks her teachers and Concordia for their time.

    Mallory Spalding

  • Jacob Plante

    Class of 2022

    David Plante, M.F.A. ’22, former professional actor and published poet, now debuting a new career as a musician. Music is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and YouTube Music. www.jdplante.com

    Jacob Plante

  • Marlene Wirth (Haut)

    Class of 1967

    Marlene Wirth, B.A. ’67 had an amazing year teaching first grade at River Grove Environmental Charter School. They began classes in a forest with each grade having a picnic table. Later tents arrived and students and teachers spent the fall in a pristine forest. When the weather got too cold, they moved inside to a…

    Marlene Wirth (Haut)

  • Norbert Streufert

    Class of 1948

    Norbert Streufert, H.S. ’46, J.C. ’48 passed away on March 29, 2024.

  • Jared Lawrence

    Class of 2015

    Jared Lawrence, B.A. ’15 has been named to Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 40 Under 40, celebrating the next generation of business and community leaders in the Twin Cities.

  • Adriene Thornton-Felix (Thornton)

    Class of 2004

    Adriene Thonton, M.A. ’12, health equity manager at Children’s Minnesota, has been honored as a 2024 Women Leaders Rising Star by Modern Healthcare.

    Adriene Thornton-Felix (Thornton)

  • James Scriven

    Class of 1990

    Jim Scriven, B.A. ’90 was selected by the board of directors of the Lutheran Education Association to receive its top honor, the Christus Magister Award. Since 1965, this most prestigious Lutheran Education Association award has been presented to Lutheran educators who have made significant contributions to Lutheran education.

    James Scriven

  • Donald Rossbach

    Class of 1946

    Donald Rossbach, H.S. ’46 passed away on March 8, 2024.

  • Thomas Sluberski

    Class of 1960

    Thomas Sluberski, J.C. ’60 passed away on March 2,2024.

  • Eric Simmons

    Class of 2014

    Eric Simmons, M.A. ’14, EdS ’16 is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Central Office Leader Award. He received this award for exhibiting a willingness to take risks, possessing strong communication skills, being a progressive change agent, and having high expectations for himself and others. Simmons will be honored for his leadership, concern for students,…

  • Arlen Krinke

    Class of 1970

    Arlen, B.A. ’70 and Madelyn, B.A. ’01 Krinke recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary.

    Arlen Krinke