Class Notes

Class Notes

The Class Notes section is dedicated for alumni to share information about their accomplishments and milestones. Class Notes are a way for alumni to spread the word about a promotion, award/honor received, career move, wedding, birth announcement, etc. All Class Notes are posted online and are considered for publication use in all alumni relations publications. Click here to submit a class note!

7/16/2026

7/16/2026

Rich Ray
'10
Rich Ray, ’10, served as the play-by-play announcer for the American Association of Professional Baseball 2026 All Star game on July 15, 2026. The game, which took place at Haymarket Park in Lincoln, was broadcast live on the MLB Network. Ray has served as the Broadcasting/Communications Director...

5/29/2026

5/29/2026

Lita Sorensen
'90
Lita Sorensen ’90, recently moved to the St. Louis area after spending the past 22 years in Arizona. Lita is the author of 10 books and has also worked as a graphic designer for several news organizations, including Gannett and the Omaha World-Herald. She has also exhibited both photography and...

7/21/2025

7/21/2025

Nancy Bryan
'92
After 26 years, Nancy Bryan '92, Master Municipal Clerk, resigned from her position as the Stromsburg City Clerk/Treasurer and started MMC Consulting, LLC in October 2024. Nancy trains new municipal clerks and assists with various needs of municipalities in Nebraska. In addition, she recently wrote...

7/15/2025

7/15/2025

Todd Wragge
'92
Dr. Todd Wragge '92, is currently serving as the President-Elect of the Nebraska Dental Association.

7/14/2025

7/14/2025

Jack Dunn
'69
Jack Dunn '69, recently celebrated the one-year anniversary of the opening of the Planetarium and Observatory in Kosovo. Dunn consulted with the planning of the Dunn Planetarium, which was named in his honor. Jack also received the Paul Campbell Service Award from the Southeastern Planetarium...

7/11/2025

7/11/2025

Jace Garza
'23
Garza ’23, captures gold at World Police & Fire Games - Jace Garza ’23 (pictured on the right), earned 11 gold medals at the World Police & Fire Games recently in Birmingham, Alabama. Garza was a member of the Shotgun Sports Team during his time at Midland University. Deputy Garza,...

6/24/2025

6/24/2025

John Blomstedt
'81
John Blomstedt '81 and his wife Debra (Bohuslavsky) '82 were recently inducted into the Montgomery County Family YMCA's (Red Oak, IA) Heritage Club Endowment Hall of Fame. They were honored for their years of service to the YMCA and their continued volunteering and financial support of YMCA...

2/25/2025

2/25/2025

Brenda (Brandt) Sander
'00
After being a Nebraska State Probation Officer for 12 years, Brenda began her own training company, training government and non-profit agencies in evidence-based practices. She developed curriculum for segregated inmates for the Nebraska Justice Research Department and began teaching criminal...

5/5/2025

5/5/2025

Gene Ray
'76
After retirement 35 years of teaching, Gene continues his side hustle as sports reporter for the Hastings Tribune.

3/31/2025

3/31/2025

Jack Dunn
'69
Jack Dunn ’69, recently had a new planetarium in Kosova named in his honor. Jack supplied equipment for the planetarium and worked closely with Pranvera Hyseni over the past nine years in preparation for the new facility. To learn more about the planetarium and Jack’s role in the project, see the...

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