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Shawn Rubsam Moore

As I look back on my years in high school, I remember wanting to be involved in everything. I would describe my interests as a mile wide and an inch thick. I was involved in band, choir, cheerleading, track, plays, gymnastics and lots of socializing. The only thing I was even remotely good at was socializing. In other words, I wasn’t a standout at anything I tried. However, I was extremely passionate about just about everything and everybody. I also recall being a curious and good learner and a thorn in the side of my teachers.

Two of my friends in high school were Rochelle Lindemann and Cathy Terrones. Our senior year, Cathy lived with us when her parents moved to Anoka, MN. And, since Rochelle was a farm kid, she spent most of her time at my home as well. I am so glad that we all had that time together. It was the closest thing to sisters I have ever had. I still miss Rochelle terribly and think about her constantly. Cathy is still the same bright spot on anyone's day.

I grew up across the street from Chris Lowry and we were raised like siblings. Our moms were extremely close and traveled all over the world together. Chris and I have remained close and still lean on each other like brother and sister.

After high school, I had no idea what I wanted to do. I started at Worthington Community College and married Jeff Basche my freshman year. He and I moved to the Twin Cities to attend the University of Minnesota. Jeff and I were divorced in 1987. We have one daughter, Alison, who is now 30. Alison graduated from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 2002. She is married, with a son, Dylan, and daughter, Morgan. Alison is an accountant for Target in Minneapolis.

I have been married to, Peter Moore, originally from Silver Bay, MN, since 1991. We have two daughters, McKinley (16) and Madison (13). I have a business degree from the U of M and a Masters in Business from the University of St. Thomas. While going to school I worked at UPS in St. Paul and Sears, teaching people how to use their new sewing machines. I have previously worked at Deluxe Corporation, MoneyGram and Wolters Kluwer and FICO. I am currently a "business" professional, whatever that means, and I work for OptumHealth (a division of United Health Care) with product management responsibility for the health and wellness portal. Pete is a 2nd grade teacher. He has had a significant battle with cancer for the past few years. He is now cancer free and continues to deal with some disabilities related to his cancer treatments. We feel extremely blessed and lucky to still be together and try to cherish each day.

My father passed away in 1998. My mom still lives in Worthington. We don't get there very often but enjoy the time on South Shore Drive when we get there. I especially like the Turkey Day 10K race and watching the runners come by her house.


I am very proud of being from Worthington. I think we have a great class with many interesting people who have made it through many hurdles and accomplished much.

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