Alumni Participants

2009 Participants

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Heidi Auseth (HLA–2004) is working as a graphic/web designer for BridgeWorks Creative in Bozeman, MT.

·Nick Brue (HLA–2003) is working as a graphic designer for Westwerk Design in Minneapolis, MN.

· Matt Brue (HLA–2000) is owner and creative director for BRUEDESIGN, Inc. and Capture Studios in the Minneapolis, MN area, with concentrations in HD video and high-end photography projects.

· Steve Brue (HLA–1976) taught Art & Bible at Hillcrest from 1982-1987. Currently, he is the President of Hillcrest Lutheran Academy.

·David Christenson (HLA–2007) is attending Eastern University and works as a photographer for their athletic department and other campus assignments along with his own personal pursuits as a photographer.

·Kyle Christopherson (HLA–2008) is studying in Seattle, WA, to be a Master Mason and continues to produce amazing drawings for his own pleasure.

·Chuck Christianson (HLA–1977) is a professional painter living and working in Fergus Falls, MN.

·Jared Erickson (HLA–2001) is a graphic designer and professional painter living in Bozeman, MT.

·Gloria Fuller (Dickson) (HLA–1974) is an Art Instructor in

Lancaster, WI and works as a professional artist as well, producing drawings, digital photos and a great assortment of Fine Art.

·Joel Lunde (HLA–1945) taught at Hillcrest from 1963-1992. He was the one responsible for starting an “Art Club” and he ran Art department for the greater bulk of those years, while also teaching in the seminary. He lives in Fergus Falls, and continues to employ his creative skills with Chalk Talks and a great variety of other endeavors.

·Daniel Juliot (HLA–2008) is currently attending Alexandria Technical College and developing a profound talent for illustration.

·Seth Holmen (HLA–2005) is a 2009 grad from Judson University, studying in Architectural Drafting/Design.

·Katherine O’Sullivan (HLA–2008) is attending the Fashion

·Josh Kugler (HLA–2008)is attending MSCTC-Fergus Falls and continues to pursue his interests in photography and computer graphics.

·Christine-Gunderson-Lawson (HLA–2000) is a 2005 Graduate from MSUM-Moorhead with a degree in Art education. She is currently living and working in Fergus Falls, MN.

Institute in New York, pursuing a degree in Fashion Merchandising Management.

·Gaylen Peterson (HLA–1986) is currently teaching Art, Bible and Computers at Hillcrest, also has his own Pine Hill Pottery in rural Lake Park, MN. His other creative pursuits include digital photography and printmaking.

·Molly Swenson-Blauer (HLA–2001) is a 2003 Graduate from MSUM-Moorhead with a degree in Art. She is currently living and working in St. Paul, MN.

·Kristen Spidahl (HLA–2004) is a recent grad from Northwestern College (Orange City, IA) with an Art Major\Business Minor she is also a 2005 graduate of Scottsdale Culinary Institute with a degree in Pastry and Baking.

·Daniel Ystebø (HLA–2002) is a Nursing student MSUM-Moorhead, she served on Resident Life Staff at Hillcrest from 2007-09. She is currently living and working in Moorhead, MN.

·Steve Lunde (HLA–1983) is living and working in Construction in and around Osseo, MN.·Hanne Pedersen (HLA–2009) is completing High School at Danielsen School in Bergen, Norway and continues to study and work as a professional photographer.·Courntney Sheel-Draxten (HLA–2001) is living in Fergus Falls and creates fabulous multi-media compositions for her own personal pleasure.·Eric Strom(HLA–1987) is approaching his 10th year as a professional photographer. He and his wife own and operate Strom Photography in Fergus Falls, MN.

Hillcrest’s 1st Annual–Alumni Art Show

All HLA Alumni involved in Art & Art related activities were invited to participate in the 1st Annual HLA Alumni Art show, during H.I.T.’s weekend–March 26th & 29th, 2009.

Artists shared one or two of their latest works of painting, sculpture, Graphic Design, pottery, Architectural renderings, & Fashion Design.

The Art Department at Hillcrest was well represented with works on display from 3 of its instructors, past and present.

Joel Lunde showed two paintings and a series of Candle Sticks, that he recently turned on his lathe.

Steve Brue brought back into the public forum a few of his masterpieces, including a pencil drawing of his wife Linda and a relief print that he did of Mt. Rushmore.

Gaylen Peterson, the current Art Instructor, submitted a wood-fired bowl, made at his home studio and a digital photo of Bergen, from chaperoning the Danielsen students home last June.

A great variety of classes were represented, going all the way back to 1945 and including alumni who graduated as recently as 2008. We had 21 individuals participating…some who are seasoned professionals, making a living from their artwork and, right along side of those, former students who have continued to work and develop as artists, simply for their personal enjoyment.