DARTMOUTH COLLEGE CLASS OF 1981 APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER

35th Reunion June 18 - 21, 2015: See Old Friends, Make New Ones

Classmates Celebrate the 81st Day of the Year With a Virtual Mini-Reunion on March 22, 2015

It’s all symbolism and nostalgia. So we don’t care if you took the pictures before, during or after the 81st day mini-reunion, as long as you took them and posted or submitted them to be posted. And if you were with other ‘81s in the flesh or just in spirit, acknowledging the 81st day is one more way to remember the impact of your Dartmouth experience and your classmates on who you are now. Here are a few of the current photos that were submitted, and we will also post some of the photos that harken back to our younger years! Enjoy. And while you’re at it, join nearly 300 classmates in the “Dartmouth Class of 1981” group on Facebook.

Julie Koeninger and Lon Povich celebrate the 81st day of the year with beer in mugs from the 15th reunion, an old-fashioned Dartmouth 1981 banner, and the stylish ‘81 vest, which will be Julie Koeninger and Jody Shuman planned ahead and took a showered upon reunion attendees in June. photo with the ‘81 banner a few days early.

Rick Silverman remembered to pack his ‘81 poster for a Times Square photo op.

Barnes Darwin, Steve Herzog, Scott Halsted, Peter Corren, John Davis and Vaughn Halyard and Marc Belton Ben Pierce joined forces at the Deer Valley Ski Resort Empire Lodge, ‘81 Vaughn Halyard working Stevie in the VIP section, most likely after Banner in hand! Bravo, gentlemen! Wonder’s sound board at the the concert. Otherwise, who is doing Target Center in Minneapolis and Vaughn’s job? showing some ‘81 pride!

Susan Hess celebrates the 81st day of the year with daughter, Jennifer Wray ‘16.

Wendy Harris with her electronic banner, sending an ‘81 greeting from atop Snowmass.

www.alum.dartmouth.org/classes/81 The Class of 1981 Scholarship charming. Despite its massive population, the city does not feel overwhelming and still maintains a distinct culture. While I spent As you may know, the money we donate to our class project some time traveling in Dublin, London, and the Highlands, fund goes in several directions, and one of those is to fund the I spent most of my time in Glasgow. Out of the many hidden gems Class of 1981 Scholarship. Our current recipient, Soyeun Yang I discovered, I think the Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre was the most ‘16, sent us a letter of introduction and thanks. interesting. It’s tucked away in an art gallery in the theatre dis- March 25, 2015 trict and is home to the work of a Russian artist who now lives in Glasgow. Many of the pieces are composed of recycled materials Dear Members of the Class of 1981, and stolen junkyard scraps (which he assembled in Russia years ago during wartime). These were then choreographed to accom- I am a Dartmouth 2016 from Boulder, Colorado (and a relatively pany music. Visually, it’s quite stunning, as it combines art and new transplant to Potomac, Maryland!) and would like to thank engineering, but what I found most fascinating was its connec- you for awarding me the Class of 1981 tion to historical events. Out of personal Scholarship. I can’t believe that I’m al- interest, I took a number of courses at ready in my third year at Dartmouth—I’m Dartmouth on Russian culture and lit- already dreading the end of my college erature, so being able to recognize the career. artist’s political message was an unex- pected surprise. I actually had a number During fall term, I was in Scotland on of eureka moments during the FSP, in the English Foreign Study Program (FSP) which material from Dartmouth courses at the University of Glasgow. I had mixed re-emerged in novel forms both in my feelings about the program prior to ar- Glasgow courses and in various adven- riving, but I’m glad to report that it has tures around the United Kingdom. been a wonderful experience. Although most of the Dartmouth students lived I was excited to be back at Dartmouth closer to campus, a few of us were for the winter and to see how my study placed in a dorm farther away due to abroad experience shapes the rest of my time on campus. I’m lack of space. What initially seemed like an inconvenience turned especially looking forward to sharing some culinary traditions; I out to be a blessing in disguise, as I really enjoyed getting to only hope that my residents in Lord will appreciate afternoon tea know the students on my floor, who were primarily non-exchange as much as I do. I’ve also discovered a love of haggis! and beginning their freshman year. Everyone was from a different place and had many interesting stories to tell; we were all new to Over the past few months, I’ve been able to develop my personal Glasgow together, and that made for a great bonding experience. interests in food and literature, and I have gained a more nu- I felt as if I was reliving my freshman year at Dartmouth but with anced understanding of my passions and motivations. I can’t wait the maturity and awareness that comes with being an upperclass- to see how they develop in the future—both at Dartmouth and man. Being able to start anew, in a completely new environment, beyond—and cannot thank you enough for making this all pos- was very rewarding. sible.

It was both my first time visiting Europe and my first time liv- Kind regards, ing in a major city. As a result, I experienced so many things Soyeun Yang ’16 there that I don’t know where to begin! Glasgow itself is rather

Class of 1981 Slate of Officers The following classmates have been nominated to serve as class officers for the next inter-reunion period, and they will be voted upon at the class meeting during reunion. Co-Presidents: Pat Berry and Robert Goldbloom Webmaster: Kevin Kerin Pictures...Pictures...More Pictures Vice-President: Danielle Dyer Mini-Reunion Chairs: Sally Ankeny Reiley and Molly Sundberg Our “Dartmouth Class of 1981” group on Facebook has been a lot of fun for those of us who have found it and chosen to post and Treasurer: Claudia Sweeney Weed Van Metre comment now and then. We highly recommend it as a “place” to connect virtually and regularly. Above are some of the photos, taken Co-Secretaries: Veronica Wessels and Emil Miskovsky Alumni Council Representative: Lon Povich during our undergraduate days, that were posted during our most recent 81st Day Virtual Reunion (March 22). What great memories! Newsletter Editors: Gail Chen, Lynne Gaudet, Abner Oakes, Co-Head Agents: Martin Weinstein and Beth Shapiro Lewyckyj But we can only share photos that you share with us—either through Facebook or by sending scanned photos (jpegs, please) to your Rick Silverman newsletter editors for publication. So to be sure we see your photos with your friends in these pages, please send them to any one of your newsletter editors. We can’t wait to see them! (For editors’ addresses see the masthead on page 7).

APRIL 2015 newsletter DARTMOUTH COLLEGE CLASS OF 1981 www.alum.dartmouth.org/classes/81 Remembering Chris Halloran would talk Mini-Reunion Madness about other How could we have anticipated such a rousing mini-reunion effort: Fairfield County. Minneapolis. San Francisco. Washington, D.C. We’ve learned that classmate Chris things, more New York City. Philadelphia. Denver. Boston. And Shirley, MA and Los Angeles on the cover. Such an abundance of material...Not Halloran passed away on March 20 after important enough space for all of the photos. More to follow in the next issue! a battle with cancer. Many tributes were things. Or so posted on Facebook, including this one by they seemed Stephen Godchaux (on 4/10/15). Join us at the time. to remember Chris and other classmates What you had Chris with Scott Stuart and Stephen Godchaux we’ve lost at our Memorial Service on to say about Sunday morning, June 22 at 8:30 at Rollins dinary guy. He did many things in his life the party was — he was an investment banker, a screen- always more Chapel. Chris at the Breakers writer, a gifted professional photographer, interesting a world traveler. He was a loving husband than the party itself. From the very begin- and an amazing friend. Chris was brilliant ning, you had a healthy remove from the and funny. He was wise and kind. And madness — you had a journalist’s perspec- every single person who ever met Chris tive, a writer’s take and a photographer’s Halloran loved him. Chris was my brother. eye. You were the first thoughtful person And I cannot, for the life of me, fathom I met at Dartmouth, and I loved you for it. that he’s gone. I miss my brother. Please And, of course, you never strayed too far excuse the indulgence, here’s part of a let- from that path over the course of your life. ter I wrote to Chris a few weeks ago ... You were searching for something deeper and a lot more beautiful. And I know you “Whenever I see someone seated on a set found it. You found meaning in your work, of stairs, I often think of you found it in your faith and This is a picture of my friend Chris the two of us at Psi U. in your relationships with Halloran and me in front of our fraternity It’s where I would find your friends. And, of course, on the day we graduated from college. My you at most of the par- you found it in Jennifer. You dad took it. My dad always had a knack ties. That’s where I would brought real perspective and of knowing what and who was important. look for you. And there beauty to everything you did. On this so-called National Siblings Day, we would sit, above the And you brought perspective I’d like to write a few words about Chris. madness, and you would and beauty to your friendship Chris died three weeks ago after a valiant deconstruct the scene with me. And I’m so blessed battle with cancer. Chris was an extraor- below for me. And we for it ...” Chris and Jennifer Halloran inVEST!

You’ve heard all about them. You’ve received e-mails instructing you about ordering them. Now you can actually see what they look like: The Class of 1981 Fleece Vests. Modeled here by Susan Weiss Spencer (5’5”, 115 lbs. ) wearing an Extra Small (XS)--these are unisex sizes--and Robert Goldbloom (6’2”, 192 lbs.) wearing a Large (L). All classmates registering for reunion will receive a vest, and additional vests for family members can be purchased by attendees during the registration process. For those of you not able to make it to reunion, you can still purchase a vest for $45 (includes shipping and handling) by e-mailing Claudia Sweeney Weed Unisex Sizing: Chest circumference measured under the arms. at [email protected]. Get ‘em while they’re hot--and while you still can!

APRIL 2015 newsletter DARTMOUTH COLLEGE CLASS OF 1981 www.alum.dartmouth.org/classes/81 1981 Class Officers

Jason Isbell, Southeastern (2013): Easily ‘81s Are Listening: Pittsburgh. I like some of the genre shows Co-President Music Habits Listening: Since ripping every- on WMBR in Cambridge and WFMU out of Final bit of advice: Go see Tower Of Power. the best record that year. Isbell was an im- Julie Koeninger Ideally on a double-bill with the Average portant piece of the mid-period Drive-By [email protected] Larry Dunn thing to my hard drive in 2009 Fairleigh Dickinson. There really need to be and getting my 120Gb Zune at least two of me except that each would White Band. And - and this will not be ne- Truckers before essentially drinking himself gotiable, nor will you regret it later - take out of the band around 2007, something Co-President I tossed out the question, - pending the day when we all envy the other. Molly Sundberg Van Metre your honey. that all concerned seem to agree was si- How have your listening have the Dufresne chip installed [email protected] multaneously necessary and heartbreaking. and show-going habits in our temples, for storage mem- Showgoing: The biggest change is that, These are some sounds to which I’ve re- He’s made very good records since then, Vice President changed over time? Larry ory - always, always go big - I well, we go to shows. From seeing The turned repeatedly of late: but this one represents a leap. “Stockholm” Andrew Lewin bit. Enjoy. — Abner don’t often listen to full records Blasters and Dwight Yoakam with Lloyd [email protected] in sequence anymore. Once in Widom in 1985 to the first E Street Band and especially “Flying Over Water” are my JJ Grey & Mofro, Ol’ Glory (2015): Since favorites. The biggest gift our par- a great while I’ll do that. The reunion tour in 1999 was a loooooooong Secretary 2008’s Orange Blossoms, at least three Robert Goldbloom ents gave us was to have us when they exceptions tend to come upon drought. We had kids on the early side or four songs from each new disc have Mayer Hawthorne, How Do You Do (2011): [email protected] did. Postwar blues and R’n’B and the first acquisition to get a feel for the re- and that can take one right out of the found their way into my player. For this 1970s soul, with some updated elements, dawn of the rock and roll era were near cord while I see where I’ll want to put into ballgame. As the girls have grown up Secretary one, I waved in all of ‘em. Mofro plays across styles and punctuated with horns, enough in the past to be retrievable by us. playlists, or on the way home from a show and been less in the house, we’ve gotten Brian Cusack Allmanesque southern rock inflected with but mostly sweet and grounded in Philly [email protected] Everything else, we’ve had the great privi- with a CD by one of that night’s acts. For out more and more. I’m not a big one for probably the first six months after build- stadium or even arena shows anymore, al- Stax and Muscle Shoals horns. On this re- and Chicago soul. I’ve never been sure if on lege to experience in real time. I suspect Treasurer cord they’ve inverted the template. This this record (a) he’s just slumming in this old the biggest challenge for newer genera- ing my first master playlist (now metasta- though the Springsteen shows are obliga- George Alexakos is a soul record, placing the horns much stuff or (b) he found a box of old 45s in his tions is the sheer volume of music out sized to nearly 12,000 songs), I didn’t skip tory if I can’t keep She Of The Big Brown [email protected] more front and center, that happens to parents’ attic and was spellbound. It doesn’t there. I’ve had 55 years to process it all over anything the shuffle threw up, often Eyes from seeing the billboards and Neil tickled, sometimes stunned to remember I Young with Crazy Horse was Neil Young be played by a southern rock band. This is bother me, but I am curious. This record Newsletter Editor and I’m still drinking from a fire hose. Pat Berry the Wet Williest record they’ve ever made. also nods in spots to later-1970s Steely owned something I’d completely forgotten. with Crazy Horse. I like small to mid-size [email protected] Larry likey. “Li’l Fighter” features some very Dan, and it has at least four songs that My taste has never been eclectic for its rooms which means second-tier or lower Philly soul horns toward the end that evoke could to my ears have been huge singles in Newsletter Editor own sake but rather ecumenical and has I concede the better, warmer sound of acts or acts that had a couple of biggish “Back Stabbers.” Who doesn’t like “Back the early 1970s. (Of course, I may not be Lynne Gaudet only gotten more so. You get past your well-cared-for vinyl. But at this life stage records years ago but who don’t draw like Stabbers?” from Earth-One. TV shows I like tend to go [email protected] grudges against your brother’s favorite I am driven mostly to get bulky stuff out they once did. (The Smithereens show last 13-weeks-and-out.) Maybe not the best re- band or top-40 radio or “that” music that of my house. None of my records were March in a glorified hotel lobby in Natick Newsletter Editor Lydia Loveless, Somewhere Else (2014): cord that year, but my favorite. Abner Oakes “those” posers like. You try to hear with collectable because, well, I played them. was outstanding.) Everyone has acts they I first heard her “Steve Earle” on Little [email protected] open ears. You realize that what you dis- Often. (Much like my cars. I like ‘em run- try never to miss when they come to Steven’s Outlaw Country channel a couple The Darkness, Hot Cakes (2012): Nice little dained once as “selling out” is some band ning and running well. I don’t much care town. Mine include the Old 97s, the Bottle Newsletter Editor of years ago and immediately tracked down comeback story and increasingly my favor- paying for groceries or, better yet, rais- if they’re pretty. C’mon. It’s a box with Rockets, Southern Culture On The Skids, Rick Silverman its source Indestructible Machine (2012). ite record from 2012. Melodic glam metal. ing cash to make the next record. There wheels.) I was pretty ruthless once I got Los Straitjackets, Marshall Crenshaw and [email protected] my first CD player. There was a glori- Fountains Of Wayne. I pay attention to She toured behind this new record last year These guys had that minor hit in 2003. are still some things that make me stare Webmaster ous point in the early to mid 90s when it who’s coming to town that might never and I was lucky enough to see her open for Yeah, that one. The second record in 2007 blankly - too proggy rock, the trancier Will Blanchard the Old 97s last June, when she sang on was a train wreck as they imploded from electronica stuff, freer forms of jazz, seemed that everything, no matter how again. (Dick Dale, 2010. I was afraid that [email protected] their signature number “Four Leaf Clover.” the usual drink and drugs. They got them- trashiness of the more extreme forms of obscure, came out on CD, albeit some of after he beat colon cancer he’d only ever it press runs so small you had to grab it play the West Coast.) The missus is an Think of a whiskeyed-up Loretta Lynn selves right and made this, which Should. Webmaster punk and metal at the expense of actual Jim Jankowski before it was gone. I had four long shelves early education teacher and so doesn’t fronting Patti Smith’s old band. This is not Have. Been. Much. Much. Bigger. “She Just songs - but it’s not anything more than [email protected] country music; it’s most definitely not what A Girl, Eddie” is a festival of hooky riffs. not caring for mushrooms. I’m not exactly of records and am now down to one short like going out late on school nights, so I’m radio country music has become. (Don’t How “Everybody Have A Good Time” has the mode of the distribution, either. So shelf of the most difficult stuff to replace. occasionally on my own if one of my girls Alumni Council Rep get me started. To each his own, but: Were not become a staple of classic rock formats David Edelson long as you don’t scare the fish, enjoy in I do have a USB turntable but have been (usually Bridget) doesn’t tag along. We’re Dwight Yoakam and Alan Jackson in a plane everywhere is beyond me. Justin Hawkins’s [email protected] peace. There’s no such thing as a guilty lazy. fortunate to live in a waterfront town with crash or something? That wasn’t broke and leaps into falsetto notwithstanding, these pleasure. Own what you like. At work, my a decent restaurant and bar scene, so we Co-Head Agent the suits went and “fixed” it. ) This is rock guys are not the new Queen. But they’re a player at work will hock up some piece I like the Radio Free Bakersfield pod- get out often on the weekend to see local Martin Weinstein and roll that twangs. At the merch table more than reasonable facsimile, and would [email protected] of 60s bubblegum or other cheese and I’ll cast, “60 minutes of oomph, crunch, and bands, mostly cover bands, over raw bar, after the set, I implored only, “Please make probably listen hard to the offer if made. turn to my long-suffering colleague, grin, twang.” I like such usual suspects as WERS steamers and maybe some ginger ales and more.” This is a fun record. I like fun records. Co-Head Agent and tell her, “I make no apology.” in Boston, WXPN in Philly and WYEP in Frescas. Lon Povich [email protected]

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DARTMOUTH COLLEGE CLASS OF 1981 APRIL 2015 NEWSLETTER 35th Reunion June 18 - 21, 2015: See Old Friends, Make New Ones

Mini-Reunions Gone Wild!!

The classes of 1979, 1980, and 1981, in anticipation of our upcoming 35th Reunion Cluster Extravaganza, have been gearing up for the big event with dozens of regional mini reunions. like these two in Shirley, MA and Los Angeles. We listed the venues in the last issue, and here are the group photos to show you the results. Impressive effort to say the least. Next stop...Hanover, NH June 18 - 21, 2015. Register at http:// dartmouth.org/reunions/1981.html. Don’t miss it!

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