Camp Owatonna: Alumni Connection

Camp Owatonna Alumni Profile

Periodic updates on Camp alumni:

June 2013:

Former Shawsheen Chieftain, Zack Snyder, has directed the full-length feature “Man of Steel.”

March 2007:

Former Shawsheen Chieftain and now Director/Screenwriter, Zack Snyder, is at it again. This time he has directed the feature film "300" for Warner Bros. The film was the number one grossing film at the box office in its first two weeks of release. Visit the official "300" movie site for more information. A link to an interview with Zack is also posted here.

April 2005:

A wonderful and talented member of the camp family, Mindy Jostyn, whose inspiring music not only graced the shores of Long Lake, but also reached all corners of the globe recently passed away. More information on Mindy and her latest CD release entitled "Coming Home" is available at www.mindyjostyn.com.

March 2005:

Former 1982 Owatonna Counselor, Lachlan "Lach" Clarke, is a sled-driver (aka "musher") in the 2005 edition of the world-famous Iditarod dog-sled race spanning over 1,100 miles between Anchorage, Alaska and Nome, Alaska. Lach is wearing bib number 63 in the 2005 race. You can read more about the race including a profile of Lach Clarke at the official Iditarod web site: www.cabelasiditarod.com

Update (March 31, 2005): Lach Clarke finished in 60th position for the 2005 race. He crossed the finish line with 11 of his dogs. Congratulations to Lach and his family on this tremendous accomplishment!

Update (December 25, 2005): It appears that Lach Clarke is registered to mush again in the 2006 race.

Update (March 24, 2007): Lach Clarke started the 2007 race but unfortunately had to scratch after reaching Rainy Pass.

March 2004:

Former 1981-82 Shawsheen Chieftain, Zack Snyder, recently completed his full-length feature directorial debut for the Universal Pictures' release, "Dawn of the Dead." The movie was the top grossing film for the weekend, March 19-21, edging out Mel Gibson's "The Passion of the Christ." Zack has directed numerous commercials across the globe, including some Super Bowl spots, during his career. Zack lives in Southern California and is represented by Believe Media. There is a nice bio on Zack under "About the Film" and "Crew" at the official Dawn of the Dead website.

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