• Christina graduated from Jordan High School in 1992. In her senior year, she was co-salutatorian of the graduation class, the 1991-1992 Homecoming Queen, and voted the senior “Class Clown.”
  During her time at JHS, Christina took part in numerous activities including: National Honor Society, Senior Executive Board, Student Council, Speech, Plays, Band, Choir, Show Choir, Letter Winners, Track, SADD, Knowledge Bowl, Spanish Club, and Basketball.
• Christina’s lengthy resume in the JHS theater consists of performing one of the lead roles in the school musical "Bye Bye Birdie" during her junior year. As a senior she played the lead as Gloria in "The Mouse That Roared", and she was named the “Outstanding Actress of the Day” in the one-act play “Phaedra.”
• At the Arts Banquet her senior year, Christina was named the “Best Senior Girl” in Speech and Drama, and she also received the American School Choral Award.
• Graduated from Lawrence University Conservatory of Music in 1996 with a Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance degree and from the University of Minnesota with a Master of Music, Vocal Performance degree in 1999.
• As a singer, actor, director, and writer, she has been active in the performing arts of opera, theater, and cabaret locally and nationally for over 20 years.
• As a singer/actor, she performed in many plays, musicals, and operas with local companies such as the Guthrie Theater, Theatre de la Jeune Lune, The Jungle Theater, Ordway Center for the Performing Arts, Minnesota Opera, The Moving Company, Nautilus Music-Theater, Park Square Theater, Skylark Opera, History Theatre and nationally with Kansas City Repertory Theatre, American Repertory Theatre and Berkeley Repertory Theatre.
• As a concert soloist, she has performed with the Minnesota Orchestra, Colorado Symphony, Fort Smith Symphony, Lyra Baroque Ensemble and the Astoria Music Festival.
• She is a recording artist with the Minnesota Orchestra on their album “Stephen Paulus: To Be Certain of the Dawn” conducted by Osmo Vänskä.
• Guest Professor and lecturer at the University of Minnesota, SUNY Stonybrook, and Harvard University.
• Winner of the Ivey Award for best actor (with Jennifer Baldwin Peden) in 2009 and best production in 2013.
• Received the award for Best Actress 2013. (City Pages)
• Engaged in music education for 10 years in Minnesota schools through her show, Opera Demystified, written and performed in collaboration with her sister, Christina Baldwin.
• Selected to perform for legendary composer, producer and philanthropist Quincy Jones at his lifetime achievement award ceremony.
• Film credits include A Stray with Oscar nominated Barkhad Abdi, and I am not a Serial Killer with Laura Fraser and Christopher Lloyd.
• She was featured as a voiceover artist for Jona/Tomberry, an animated short film which won the Cannes Film Festival for Short Animation.
• She is a prolific on-camera commercial and voice-over actor with and has appeared on the PBS Great Performances recording of “HMS Pinafore” at the Guthrie.
• Featured on TPT’s Minnesota Originals.
• Featured guest with the “Prairie Home Companion” radio show.
• Actor and writer on the NPR sketch comedy show “Wits.”
• Artistic Associate with the devised theater company The Moving Company.
• Recently appointed Associate Artistic Director at The Jungle Theater in Minneapolis.
• Directed numerous plays and operas.
• Continues to collaborate in shows and in the classroom with her favorite colleague, Jennifer Baldwin Peden.
• Christina lives with her husband, Scott, two daughters, Louise and Vivian, in Minneapolis. They enjoy traveling and taking care of their rescue dogs.

• Jennifer graduated from Jordan High School in 1990. She was active in Speech, Band, Choir, Show Choir, Knowledge Bowl, National Honor Society, Fall Play, Spring Play, and One Act.
• At JHS Jennifer received the National Choral Award, the John Phillip Sousa Award, the President Academic Fitness Award, All-State Choir, and was First and Second in State for speech. She was also 1990 class Valedictorian.
• After graduating from JHS, Jennifer attended and graduated from DePaul University of Chicago, Illinois in 1995 with a Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance degree (summa cum laude). She continued her education and graduated from the University of Minnesota with a Master of Music and Vocal Performance degree in 1997.
• Her vast variety of skills include performing as an opera singer; playing piano, violin, and flute; and performing in dance.
• Winner of the Ivey Award for best performance and recipient of the Minnesota State Arts Board Artist Grant.
• Jennifer appeared in the 1999 movie Drop Dead Gorgeous as an opera singer. She also was the singing voice of Jona in the animated short film Jona/Tomberry, and was the winner of the Cannes Festival for Short Animation for her voice work. Finally, she was also the voice of Jona in the animated short film Monster of Nix.
• Jennifer has done television commercials for Hormel, Sun Country, Sleep Number, Walmart, and Slumberland, and she has performed voice-over for General Mills.
• Jennifer’s vast stage credits of theater, music theater, and opera were on display at various local theaters: Minnesota Orchestra, Nautilus Music Theater, Berkeley Repertory, American Repertory, Theatre de la Jeune Lune, Guthrie Theater, Skylark Opera, and the Minnesota Opera.
• Engaged in music education for 10 years in Minnesota schools through her show, Opera Demystified, written and performed in collaboration with her sister, Christina Baldwin. She continues to collaborate in shows and in the classroom with Christina, her favorite colleague.
• Jennifer is co-founder of the experiential education organization, World Endeavors, with her husband Thomas Peden. Headquartered in Minneapolis, World Endeavors has sent thousands of students abroad for professional internships in over 20 countries since its inception in 2002.
• Jennifer has also performed at the Moving Company, the Ordway, and the History Theater. She was also a featured guest on the “Prairie Home Companion” radio show.
• Jennifer lives with her husband, Thomas, and two sons, August and Miles, in Minneapolis.

• Ken grew up and went to school in Melrose, Minnesota and graduated in 1951. While in school, he earned athletic letters in Basketball, Baseball, and Track.
• Following high school, he enrolled at St. Cloud State University and played basketball there for two years.
• He then served two years in the United States Army (1953-1955). After serving in the Army, Ken went back to St Cloud State and graduated in 1957.
• In the fall of 1957, Ken came to Jordan High School where he taught American History, World History, and Physical Education. He also taught Driver’s Training in both the classroom and behind-the-wheel.
• Ken became the boys basketball head coach beginning in the 1957-1958 season. He coached the Hubmen for 13 seasons and completed an overall record of 150-110. His best season was in 1961-1962 as the Hubmen won the MRC title, the District 13 title, and placed 3rd in Region 4 in an era that only had one class for basketball in the state. Jordan’s record that season was 19-4. Jordan had 10 winning seasons in Ken’s 13 year tenure.
• Ken also coached the baseball team in 1958 and 1959 and posted an overall record of 17-7 with the 1959 team going 10-2 for the season.
• In 1970, Ken helped establish Jordan’s track program, and he served as the head coach for the first two seasons.
• In 1972, Ken took on the title of Athletic Director at JHS. He retired from classroom teaching in 1994 and remained on the staff as Athletic Director until 2011.
• His 54 year tenure at Jordan High School is the longest by any one individual in school history.
• During his time at JHS, Ken oversaw numerous changes. He was there for the building of two new high school buildings in 1965 and 2003. He saw the beginnings of the Title IX legislation, equalizing the girls sports programs with the boys. He was a part of building a new football and track facility, which opened in 1984. In athletics he saw four state championships -- Softball (1980), Football (1983), Volleyball (2006, 2008) -- as well as dozens of Section Championships and state appearances in various sports.
• Ken also lent his voice as public announcer for the Jordan Brewers for a number of years as well as various high school baseball tournaments that Jordan has hosted over the years.
• His total dedication to the Jordan High school athletic department is unmatched. He was a tireless worker always taking care of everything that needed to be ready for any event. He managed the official and referees for all events and was always positive and protective of Jordan High School. He wore the school colors (maroon and gold) on his sleeve at all times constantly supporting athletes and coaches.
• Ken and his wife, Jan, have three children: Joan, David, and Tom who were all graduates of Jordan High School.

• Tamra was a 1980 Jordan High School graduate. While at JHS, she was involved in a number of activities. She played the clarinet in the senior high band. She was a stage manager in the class play, and she was on the Hubbub School Newspaper.
• She graduated JHS as an Honor Student. She received the John Joachim Memorial Scholarship and received the 1980 Athena Award as the outstanding senior female athlete.
• Tamra was Jordan’s first standout three-sport female athlete. She received MRC All-Conference honors as a senior in Volleyball, Basketball, and Softball.
• In volleyball she helped Jordan win back-to-back MRC titles in 1978 and 1979, and also the District 13 championship her junior year. She was a hitter who was noted for her strong serves, key block, and a strong attack at the net.
• As a senior in basketball, Tamra helped lead the Jaguars to the MRC championship and an overall record of 16-3. She averaged 12 points and seven rebounds per game that season.
• Tamra was a dominant pitcher for the Jaguar softball team that achieved great heights in her three-year varsity career. As a junior in 1979, Jordan won the MRC, District 12, and region 4A titles, and placed 2nd in Class A. Her pitching record was 21-1 that season with a 1.38 ERA in 136 innings pitched with 121 strikeouts. She pitched five shutouts and one no-hitter. She also batted .454 with 25 RBIs.
• (As a senior in the spring of 1980,) The Jaguars won the MRC, District 13, Region 4A, and State Class A titles showcasing a perfect 23-0 record. Tamra was 21-0 on the mound with a 0.64 ERA in 98 innings pitched with 100 strikeouts. She pitched seven shutouts and four no-hitters that season.
• Tamra then went on to play softball at the University of Minnesota. She was on varsity for four seasons as a pitcher, and the Gopher’s overall record during that time was 115-63. Tamra earned letters at the U of M in both 1983 and 1984.
• She went into coaching softball in Chaska. In 1994 Tamra came back to Jordan High School and served as the head volleyball coach for two seasons.
• Tamra is the daughter of Jerry and Carol Seifert.
• Tamra pursued a career in teaching Physical Education/Health, Coaching, and Athletic Administration serving students and athletes of all ages and levels of play. She continues to teach and coach as well as serve as Athletic Director for Cologne Academy.
• Tamra, and her husband Tom enjoy hobby farming and giving back to the community through volunteering at various organizations. They mostly enjoy spending time with family, especially their children Dane, Taylor, & Morghann and their families.

• Jerry grew up in Taunton, Minnesota and graduated from Minneota High School in 1956.
• He graduated from Mankato State College in June, 1960 with a Bachelor of Science Degree with a Major in Speech and Minors in Business Education and English.
• Jerry was hired to teach at Jordan High School in the 1960-1961 school year. He taught Speech, English, and Consumer Education. He was also placed in charge of the JHS homecoming activities.
• He went on to receive his Master’s Degree in Guidance Counseling and was licensed by the State of Minnesota. He became the full time JHS Guidance Counselor in the 1966-1967 school year. A position he maintained until his retirement in 2001.
• Jerry was involved in numerous activities at JHS. He was a Speech Coach, directed One-Act plays, served as the Senior Class Advisor, sponsored the Senior Executive Board, led the National Honor Society, created and coached the JHS Knowledge Bowl team, organizer of homecoming activities, led the senior class trip, organized graduation ceremonies, and emceed the Athletic and Arts banquets.
• Jerry received “Outstanding Contributions to JHS Athletics Award" (Twice). He was also a Semi-Finalist for Minnesota Teacher of the Year.
• Starting with his first year at JHS, Jerry began handling the public address announcing for Hubmen Basketball. He later added Wrestling, Girls Basketball and Volleyball to his announcing resume, and this past school year, he just completed his 59th year of public address work.
• Jerry is also very active in the Jordan Community. He’s been a part of the Jordan State Amateur Baseball Committee. He has served on the Jordan Park Commission, the Jordan Lions, and he was instrumental in creating the famed Jordan Community Theatre in 1970 in which he has acted in and directed numerous plays in the theater’s long and storied history.
• He was awarded the Distinguished Service Award, Co Chaired the “Save the Falls” Committee and was also awarded the WCCO “Good Neighbor Award.”
• He also sings in the St John's church choir, helps with Meals on Wheels, and the Bloodmobile. He has served as a judge for various 4-H competitions and is a One-Act play judge for the Minnesota State High School League.
• Jerry retired from Jordan High School in 2001 after 41 years in education. He stays active working part time as a Mutual Teller at Canterbury Park.
• Jerry was extremely dedicated to the students at JHS. During his years as a guidance counselor, he would write a personal note to every member of the graduating class. He was always focused on helping out any student on any issue, and he did it in a manner filled with class and respect.
• Jerry and his wife Cheryl have three children: Sarah, Rachel, and Aaron who were all graduates of Jordan High School.
• While at JHS, Jerry was called Mr. L.

• Pat graduated from Jordan High School in 1996 where he was the Homecoming King in 1995-96, an honor student, senior executive board member, a member of the National Honor Society, a JHS Concert Choir performer, and the 1996 AAA winner.
• Patrick wrestled five seasons for the Scott West Panthers. His career record was 166-13, and he wrestled in the state tournament four consecutive years. As a freshman, he posted a 31-4 record and placed 7th at 112lbs in Class A. He went 39-1 as a sophomore and was the State Class A 112 lbs Champion. As a junior, Pat was 40-0 and was the Class A 119 lb Champion. And as a senior, he was the 130lb Class A Champion and had a 40-2 record.
• In the spring of 1996, Pat competed in the National High School Wrestling Meet and took 4th place at 119 lbs and was named High School All-American.
• Pat also played baseball for Jordan High School and earned a letter in that sport as a junior.
• Pat was named the 1996 Senior Male Athlete of the Year at Jordan High School due to his successful resume.
• Following a redshirt season, Pat wrestled four seasons for the Michigan State Spartans in the Big Ten. His career record at MSU was 115-32. He earned All-American honors in 1998 (5th place at 126 lbs) and 2000 (6th place at 133 lbs). He was also the Big Ten Champion in 1999 at 133 lbs.
• Pat graduated from Michigan State University in 2001 with a degree in Kinesiology.
• Pat went into coaching at the Division I level serving as an assistant coach at Central Michigan University from 2001-2003, and there he also completed his Master’s Degree in Athletic Administration. Pat was then an assistant coach at the University of Virginia from 2003-2005. Finally, he was an assistant coach at the University of Missouri from 2005-2007.
• Pat took over as Head Coach at Southern Illinois University of Edwardsville, Illinois for the 2007-2008 season.
• Currently he is the head wrestling coach of the Edwardsville Wrestling Club in Illinois. He also serves as one of the coaches for Team Illinois Cadet/Junior National FreeStyle Wrestling.
• In 2018 Pat was inducted into the Minnesota Wrestling Coaches Association Hall of Fame.
• Pat lives in Edwardsville with his wife Andrea and children, Michael and Luca.

• Lois grew up and went to school in the Cold Springs area. She was nicknamed “Butch,” and she was called that during her years in Jordan.
• She graduated from St Cloud State University majoring in Physical Education. She was an outstanding athlete in her own right, excelling in softball, tennis, and golf, and she loved to ski.
• Lois came to Jordan High School in the fall of 1969 and was hired as a Physical Education instructor. She resigned her position in April 1981.
• Lois was instrumental in building the GAA program (Girl’s Athletic Association) at JHS. She made female sports more competitive by featuring activities such as: Softball, Football, Basketball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Golf, Gymnastics, Tennis, and Badminton.
• She also helped develop a ski club in the mid-1970's, which was not directly associated with JHS; however, Lois organized regular student ski trips to Afton Alps on the weekends.
• In 1975, Interscholastic Athletics was finally offered to girls at JHS. The female athletes would compete in various sports against other schools as members of the Minnesota River Conference.
• Jaguar softball began in the spring of 1978 with Lois as the first head coach. The team went 10-6 that first year. In 1979 Jordan was 22-1 winning the MRC, District 12, and Region 4 Championships, and they were the State Class A runner up. In 1980, the Jaguars posted a perfect 23-0 record, again winning the MRC, District 13, and Region 4 titles. And this time they were the State Class A Champions. Lois coached three games in 1984 before leaving JHS and her overall coaching record for 65 games was 58-7.
• Lois was the driving force for JHS getting new tennis courts in 1977; leading to the initiation of JHS Girls Tennis Team. These courts are still used on the North end of the Jordan Middle School.
• Following her tenure at JHS, Lois was elected to the Jordan School Board in May, 1981 and served one term.
• Lois was extremely popular and respected among the students while she taught at JHS. She stayed active in the American Cancer Society, St. John’s Catholic Church in Jordan, and Park Nicollet Cancer Center.
• Lois totally believed in equal opportunities for women; including girls sports.
• For a number of years, Lois battled cancer and on March 19, 2005, she passed away at the age of 59.

Sentiments shared about Lois included:

• “She was a great supporter of Title IX; yet disappointed at the reaction/attitude of many young male athletes!”
• "Her Door Was Always Open!”
• "I love Rausch; although at times I thought my arm would break; as she insisted I practice by throwing hundreds of pitches every day to be a starter!” remarked Tamra Seifert who pitched the JHS State Softball Championship win, later played and coached college softball.
• “In her love for her kids, she felt the need to be a part of the wider scope of their leadership; thus gaining the support of the community; elected a member of the Board of Education. Her resignation as a teacher, staged the only student walkout in the school's history!”
• “Rausch was generous beyond measure; thus always broke! For several years she worked the night shift at a local food warehouse; catching a few hours sleep between jobs!”
• “Her pet peeves were when parents of her athletes told her "how to coach; and how their "kids" deserved more playing time"! and athletes missing practice; but yet expecting playing time. And bad drivers!”

• Ken graduated from Jordan High School in 1984. He was the 1983-84 Homecoming King. He was also an honor student and a senior executive board member. His accolades include receiving the American Legion Citizenship Award and participating in the Mr. Minnesota Teen Program in 1984.
• As an integral contributor to JHS Basketball Team, Ken was a three-year letterman and starter for the Hubmen varsity Basketball Team. He was named MRC All-Conference as both a junior and senior. His varsity career numbers show 58 games played, he made 50% of his field goal attempts, grabbed 437 rebounds, blocked 241 shots and scored 633 points.
• As a track athlete for Jordan, Ken ran on the varsity for six seasons and lettered five years. He totaled 949 team points in his career. He won five MRC individual championships, 11 District 13 titles, four Region 4A titles, and two State Class A titles.
• In the state track meet as a junior, Ken placed fourth in the high jump with a jump of 6-4.
• As a senior, Ken placed third in the high jump with a leap of 6-4 and was the state champion in the 400 meters (49:33) and 200 meters (22:43). His 26 team points placed Jordan High School in third place overall.
• When Ken graduated from JHS, he held school records in eight different events (100-meters, 220-yards, 200-meters, 440-yards, 400-meters, sprint medley relay, long jump and high jump). He also held one MRC record, three District 13 records, and two Region 4A records.
• Ken went to attend Hamline University in St Paul and graduated from there in 1989. He earned four letters in Football, Basketball, and Track. As a track athlete, Ken lettered four times in that sport and was a Division III All-American in both the 4 x 400 relay and the 400 meters. Ken was co-captain of the track team as a senior and still owns the school and conference record for the 300 meters, set indoors in 1987.
• Ken participated in the Star of the North Games in track and field from 1989-1991. He also played semi-pro football for the Racine Raiders in 1991 and the DuPage Eagles in 1992.
• In 2013, Ken was inducted into the Hamline University Hall of Fame.
• Ken earned his Master of Arts Management Degree in 2007. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organizational Leadership in 2015.
• He is currently a Cloud Architect in the Minneapolis/St Paul area and lives in New Brighton where he enjoys watching his son, Isaiah, in his football senior year at Totino Grace High School and his daughter, Layla, compete in youth hockey and softball.