Authors and Artists

Working with Minnetonka High School and the Minnetonka School District, we are compiling a list of works by alumni who are authors, artists and musicians. In doing so, our aim is to introduce current and future MHS students to the breadth and depth of talent in our alumni community and display the accomplishments of former Minnetonka students.

What could be more inspiring to students who are developing their own talents and considering future careers, than examples of successful graduates from their school?

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The Alumni Collection

Alumni Authors

Novels

The Barrister and the Letter of Marque by Todd Johnson, class of 1971
Blue Crystal Mountains by Paula Berndt (pen name PB Morlen), class of 1977
The Boyfriend Fix by Emily Pini-Fay, Class of 2002
Critical Reaction by Todd Johnson, class of 1971
Crystal Blue Sky by Paula Berndt (pen name PB Morlen), class of 1977
The Deposit Slip by Todd Johnson, class of 1971
The Eden Proposition by Kurt Dahl, class of 1963
Farrier Ride, A Harrison Thomas Mystery by David Preston, class of 1965
Fatal Trust by Todd Johnson, class of 1971
The Fugitive Wife by Peter C. Brown, class of 1966
La Fugitive (The Fugitive Wife - French Translation) by Peter C. Brown, class of 1966
Good at People by Emily Pini-Fay, Class of 2002
Goodbye Havana by Todd Johnson, class of 1971
Identity Ride, A Harrison Thomas Mystery by David Preston, class of 1965
Landscape, a novel by Donna Cousins, class of 1966
Little Blue Star by Paula Berndt (pen name PB Morlen), class of 1977
Mourning Ride, A Harrison Thomas Mystery by David Preston, class of 1965
The Story of Bones by Donna Cousins, class of 1966
Triathlon Ride, A Harrison Thomas Mystery by David Preston, class of 1965
Waiting for Bones by Donna Cousins, class of 1966
When We Finally Kiss Goodnight by Emily Pini-Fay, Class of 2002

NONFICTION

The Circles of Love Collection by Elizabeth Cabalka, class of 1982
Downhills Don't Come Free by Jerry Holl, class of 1972
The Early Iron Age Metal Hoard from the Al Khawd Area by Paul Yule, Class of 1965
Early Iron Age Metal-working Workshop in the Empty Quarter by Paul Yule, Class of 1965
Finding Your Way: Families and the Cancer Experience by Gail Noller (Sundem), class of 1966
Footprints of Courage by Jan Jenkins, class of 1970
Gen Z @ Work: How the Next Generation is Transforming the Workplace by David Stillman and Jonah Stillman, class of 2017
Gifts from the Dark: Learning from the Incarceration Experience, Dr. Joni (Hlavacek) Schwartz '71
HCISPP Study Guide by Justin Rainey, Class of 1999
Incidents of Travel in China by Alex Messenger, class of 2006
Late Antique Yemen, Beiheft by Paul Yule, Class of 1965
Leaving the House of Ghosts: Cambodian Refugees in the American Midwest by Sarah Streed, class of 1978
Learning to Disclose: A Journey of Transracial Adoption by Joni Schwartz, class of 1971
Letterpress Printing: A Manual for Modern Fine Press Printers by Paul Maravelas, class of 1974
Medicine Man: Memoir of a Cancer Physician by Peter Kennedy, class of 1962
Midwest Marvels by Eric Dregni, class of 1986
Motorcycle 201 by David Preston, class of 1965
Motorcycle Heart, Theory, and Practice by David Preston, class of 1965
Move More, Sit Less & Eat Right by Alan Tollefson, class of 1959
No Corner Left Unturned by David Preston, class of 1965
Oath Betrayed: Torture, Medical Complicity and the War on Terror by Steven H. Miles, M.D., class of 1968
Publish Your Photography Book by Darius D. Himes and Mary Virginia Swanson, class of 1971
Reclaiming Your Lost Soul: A Soul Seekers Life Guide for Healing Codependency by Peg (Zastrow) Roberts, class of 1971
Sign Spotting by Doug Lansky, class of 1988
Simple Answers: Life is More Than Just About Money by Nicole N. Middendorf, class of 1994
Shaping Our Community by Alan Tollefson, class of 1959
Himyar/Late Antique Yemen by Paul Yule, Class of 1965
Wednesdays at the Fluff 'n' Fold by Elizabeth Cabalka, class of 1982
Weird Minnesota by Eric Dregni, class of 1986
The Wind in our Children's Sails by Paul Reifenberger, class of 1952

YOUNG ADULT AND CHILDREN'S BOOKS

The Chicken From Czechoslovakia by Christopher Thielen '80
Countdown to Action! by Joan Marie Verba, class of 1971
The Dandelion Forest by Paul Reifenberger, class of 1952
Like Nothing Amazing Ever Happened by Emily (Chambers) Blejwas (MHS 1992-94) class of 1996
Once You Know This by Emily (Chambers) Blejwas, (MHS 1992-94) class of 1996
The Third Marcia by David Preston, class of 1965
'Twas Halloween Night by Rachael Ruley-Smith, class of 200

Textbooks

The CAD/CAM Handbook by John C. Boertjens, class of 1961
Contemporary Physical Distribution and Logistics by James C. Johnson, class of 1962
Contemporary Transportation by James C. Johnson, class of 1962
Introduction to Management Accounting by Gary Sundem, class of 1963
Studio Foundations: An Introduction to the Understanding and Practice of Visual Art by Alex Messenger, class of 2006
Trucking Mergers by James C. Johnson, class of 1962