Each summer since 1975, Augustana College has hosted an all-school reunion for alumni and friends of Augustana Academy, the former Lutheran high school in Canton, S.D.
In 1971 when the Academy closed, Augustana College took over the Academy’s records, and Augustana’s Center for Western Studies became home to the archives of the Academy.
Today, close to 300 alumni and friends of Augustana Academy come each summer to Augustana’s campus for a reunion weekend.
Each year at the Reunion worship service, the offering supports the Augustana Academy Endowed Scholarship. This fund allows Augustana College to award one or two scholarships each year to descendants of Academy alumni.
Make a gift in support of this scholarship.
Alumni and Friends Council
Several members of the Augustana Academy family serve on the Council. These individuals are instrumental in choosing award winners, helping plan the reunion weekend, fundraising efforts and many other tasks.
- John Paulson ’68, President
- Alan Berdahl ’67
- Dr W. Allan Boade ’55
- Jean Sorteberg Eidsness ’59
- Phyllis Bolstad Hanson '52
- Boyd Hopkins ’62
- Rev. Dave Johnson ’52
- Karen Moe Kvistero ’67
- Alice Hofstad Loddigs ’69
- Barb Jacobson Mauney ’69
- Obed Nelson ’60
- Rev. Leroy Iseminger ’49
- Dr. Glen Peterson, former faculty
We are always seeking new members to the Council. Meetings occur several Office times during the year on the Augustana Campus. Contact us if you are interested in serving on the Council or want more information.
2010 Reunion Information
The 2010 Academy Days Reunion will be held July 23-25, 2010, on Augustana’s campus. The classes of 1940, 1945, 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, and 1970 will celebrate reunions. View the schedule of events for Academy Days.
Academy Alumni—Update your Information
To ensure that you receive information about the reunion in a timely manner, please continue to update us with your information by contacting the Alumni Office.
Alumni and Friends Awards
During each reunion at the Alumni and Friends Banquet, awards are given to recognize alumni and friends of the Academy.
- The Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award is given to an Academy graduate who has excelled in his/her field and who has been involved in his/her church and community.
- The Friend of Augustana Academy Award is given to a former member of the faculty or staff, friend, or someone with a close connection to the Academy.
If you would like to nominate someone for either of these awards, please send a letter to the Alumni Office by February 1st of each year.