CLASS OF 1989 SUMMER 2018 ‘89CLASS ACTS

President’s Corner Hello ‘89s! I hope you are enjoying the lazy days of summer. And if not lazy, at least perhaps the sun is shining where you are! Although I like the slightly slower pace of summer I have to admit that I am a winter person. I will take snow storms and single digit temperatures over a heat wave any day. Per- haps this is a vestige of my Hanover days? Or maybe I was drawn to Hanover because of it? This summer, I am looking past winter already, working with our Reunion Committee and planning our 30th reunion, next June. We received a great response to our Fourth Annual Summer Survey, much of which focused on Reunion; we received some interesting questions as well, take a look inside this newsletter for some answers to those questions. I am also very excited about our Class of ’89 Scholarship, which will begin benefitting a Dartmouth undergrad this coming Fall. See how our class dues from all of these years are going to help students in need for years to come! All of these exciting things make my job as president so rewarding. I am now officially in the last year of my five year term as our ’89 President. I look forward to the coming year and I sincerely hope to make it a year that connects more ‘89s than ever before. If you are reading this and you have never come to a reunion, please think about putting June 13th, 2019 on your calendar. Stay Connected: There will be something for everyone at our 30th Reunion, even if it’s just walking around Visit our website: Occom Pond or across the Green, having breakfast at Lou’s and feeling like a college stu- 1989.dartmouth.org dent again. Please email me anytime at [email protected]. I would love to hear Send news to: from you! I sincerely mean that. Thank you ‘89s! [email protected] From the Editor Join our “Dartmouth Class Unlike our esteemed President, summer is my favorite season. From the of 1989” groups on Face- sunshine, to the fresh corn and the sounds of the waves rolling in if you book and LinkedIn are lucky enough to get to the beach! Outside of my work conducting anti-harassment and anti-discrimination training for companies, I have had a mixture of wonderful summer trips and hours logged at Bed, Bath & Beyond as I help my youngest prepare to head off to college around the time you will be reading this . . . bittersweet, but exciting things ahead . . . includ- ing our 30th Reunion! I really encourage you to reach out to old Dartmouth friends, reconnect with new ones and ATTEND OUR 30th! Our 25th was fantastic and an ‘88 just told me their 30th was even better than their 25th! In This Edition

Learn about 30th Reunion News.. our new ‘89 SPOTLIGHT on and more!!! EDUCATION Scholarship!

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as the DOC student safety director and was responsible for “management and safety training across the entire DOC.” NEWS and NOTES Burdick said his experiences with the DOC have inspired MIN KOCHER M.D., M.P.H. a life-long interest in rock climbing, biking, running, hik- Dartmouth ‘89 sports news... ing, boating and fly fishing. He now explores these interests through his commitment to the Wilderness Medical Soci- We have a couple of kids continuing the Dartmouth ety, an organization focused on supporting research relat- sports tradition. At Dartmouth, my wife (Michele Dupre ed to wilderness medicine, and his active role with “Stowe ‘88) was on the Alpine Ski team and I was on the JV Mountain Rescue,” a government-affiliated search and res- Mens Basketball team and Varsity Track and Field team. cue team in Vermont. Sophia Dupre Kocher ‘21 was a freshman on the Dartmouth As director, Burdick aims “to integrate outdoor programs Varsity Equestrian team. She won blue ribbons in walk- more strongly with the academic side of Dartmouth Col- trot-canter in all four of their Fall 2018 horse shows and in lege.” He believes OPO can and should “be a common the Spring was 2nd place at the 2018 IHSA Zone I Champi- space” where students, academics and DOC members can onships and 2nd place at the Ivy Championships. The team discuss issues surrounding “outdoor or wilderness themes.” won IHSA Zone 1 Region 2 Championships and were Re- He sees these interactions as beneficial to both parties. serve Ivy Champions. Sophia was awarded All-Ivy honors. Izzy Dupre Kocher ‘22 will ski at Dartmouth af- ter finishing her high school alpine ski racing career as 3 time All New England Class A pick, 2 time ISL League MVP, and 2 time Boston Globe All Scho- lastic. [Photos of the Dupre Kocher athletes below]

Bridget Hust posted the photo above to our Class of ‘89 FB page after the announcement of Tim’s appointment. Her caption: “Burdick is on the left. He wanted to be a doc even when we were toddlers! Go Tim” [Extra credit: See if you can pick out Winnie Delli- Quadri based solely on her costume] Tim Burdick M.D. named new Director of Outdoor Programs Office at Dartmouth YANNA YANNAKAKIS PhD As reported in The Dartmouth, (and according to Associ- I am a professor of History at Emory in the field of Latin ate Dean for Student Life, Eric Ramsey,) Tim Burdick has American history, with a specialization in early Mexico. I held a variety of positions since graduating Dartmouth in love working with young people, mentoring undergradu- 1989. Immediately upon graduation, he taught “science, ates and doctoral students, traveling and researching in Lat- photography and outdoor education” to middle and high in America and Europe, and learning constantly from my school students. After graduating from the Geisel School students and colleagues. I teach courses like “Mexico: Az- of Medicine in 2002, he worked for Dartmouth-Hitchcock tecs to Narcos,” “Gender and Sexuality in Latin America,” Medical Center, leading a group of primary and urgent care “Religion and Politics in Latin America,” and “Conquest providers. Burdick was involved with Cabin and Trail and and Conversion in Latin America.” In addition to my work Ledyard Canoe Club as an undergraduate. He taught kaya- at Emory, I also taught recently for Freedom University, king and rock climbing classes, led trips to local crags and an underground educational institution for undocumented volunteered for the freshman trips program. He also served youth who are banned from attending Georgia’s flagship

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YANNA YANNAKAKIS (continued) that I can manage to teach and inspire students over public institutions. At Dartmouth, Bruce Nelson such a long period of time. was hugely influential, as were Doug Haynes and I have two daughters, Marianna (16) and Maeve Leo Spitzer. Doug and I recently served together on (10) who play lacrosse and keep me on my toes. a doctoral committee for an Emory History PhD, They and their father (Aiden Downey) accompany and Leo Spitzer was a keynote speaker at one of my me on summer research trips to Mexico. first conferences at Emory. Being on the other side of a PhD now, and teaching my own students, I have [Editors Note: Thanks to Yanna for responding to an even greater appreciation of the amazing History my request for an update on her impressive career in education that I received at Dartmouth from these education and Dartmouth inspirations. Her classes dedicated teachers, scholars, and mentors. I hope sound amazing!] Exciting News!

Class of ‘89 Endows Scholarship This past May, the ’89 Executive Board voted unanimously to establish an endowed Class of ’89 Scholarship. This was made possible by the faithful paying of dues by our class over many years, as well as excellent management of our ’89 funds by our treasurer Tom Beecher. The scholarship, entitled “Class of 1989 Scholarship Fund,” is an endowed scholarship, which pro- vides for an undergraduate recipient each school year. We have requested that first generation students be preferenced for the recipient of the ’89 scholarship. Our first recipient will be named as the ’89 Scholar for the 2018-2019 school year. The scholarship was funded at the level of $50,000 and it is our hope that over time we will grow this endowed scholarship in order to pro- vide more financial assistance each year to current undergraduates with need. If you have any questions about this scholarship, or would like to provide any input into helping the scholarship grow, please contact Antonia Nedder at [email protected]. This scholarship will be- come our primary class project. Our second class project remains helping to fund unpaid intern- ships for undergraduates through the Center for Professional Development (Career Services).

LETS FIND THE 89S!!

We are missing a number of emails for our class. We are striving for a COMPLETE email list of our class! Can you help? If you are listed below, or if you know anyone listed below, they are missing from our email list! Please send an updated email address to: [email protected] to stay informed about our class! Jeff Slomski Liz Walter Kurt Larson Cindy Lordan David Anderson Eric Stambler Kelly Jackson Laurie Sproul Marla Redcorn-Miller Marc Metis Wayne Johnson Lewis Kapell Robert Dye Johanna Rubin

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Sharyl Reisman, Julia O’Brien, Nicole Moser, Laura Mattson, Liz Eilender, Jessica Benson, Robbi Smith, Leslie Timonthy, Tracy Turner, Jean Sondey, Kristen Casale, Barb Close, Susan Lodge, Jen Bowman, Jamie Heller, Karla Cohen, Kate Chanin, Kristen Von Summer Waldorf, Emily Glasser, Bridget Fawcett AND . . .

‘89 Cares Network We want to encourage ‘89s to reach out if they, or their family member, are facing a challenge with which another classmate might be able to assist. You can do this confidentially by emailing [email protected]. He will try to match you, confidentially, with a classmate in the 89 Advice Network with relevant experience. mates to find a helping hand from other classmates Mission: with specific relevant life or professional experience. The mission of 89 Cares is to provide a support net- The goal is to have a way to leverage the knowledge work of ‘89 volunteers for classmates who are under- and experience of our class for the benefit of class- going challenging life events. mates in need. If a classmate or their family is experiencing a serious Through the 89 Advice Network, any member of the illness or a loss of life, 89 Cares can be mobilized Class of ‘89 may confidentially request advice from a to provide moral support, communication, and non-fi- classmate who has volunteered to be a resource on nancial assistance to the classmate or family in need. a specific topic when confronted with a new diagno- sis, or a challenging life or business event that raises Additionally, 89 Cares has established the 89 Cares more questions than they can answer (or navigate) on Advice Network, which is a confidential way for class- their own.

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We are hoping to have a number of mini reunions this Fall. Reunions are already being planned FALL for Hanover, Hartford, California, and Boston. ‘89 Would you like to host a mini reunion in your 2018 Minis area? It could be something as simple as meeting at a restaurant. September 20th, 2018 We help with email lists and invitations! Contact 6-9 pm Nancy Obler Kaufman, [email protected] RSVP Nancy Obler or Christie Reilly, [email protected] if you [email protected] would like to host a mini reunion! Please join our fellow classmates for the 2018/19 ’89 mini-reunion season kick-off event at the home of Julia Powell O’Brien in West Hartford, CT on September 20, 2018. HOMECOMING 2018 MINI-REUNION Join host Nancy Obler Kaufman and fellow ‘89s in Hanover for Dartmouth Homecoming, Friday, October 26th. Festivities will include gathering for snacks and drinks in early evening, marching together in the Homecoming Parade, and getting together after the parade. Details to follow. If you are planing on coming up for Homecoming, email Nancy Obler, [email protected] Stan Green, Photographer and Photobomber

Page 5 CLASS OF 1989 SUMMER 2018 SPOTLIGHT ON . . . MATT MCDONALD

Editor’s note: I had the pleasure of catching up with Matt McDonald, a fellow Government major and old friend. He is the Di- rector of Financial Aid and Assistant Director of Admissions at Choate Rosemary Hall and a wonderful ambas- sador to the world of education. We shared memories of classes with the inimitable Professor Vincent Starzinger, including watching him row his single scull down the Connecticut River and the legend that he was ranked number one at Harvard when Henry Kissinger was number 2.

Personal: Matt is originally from Scituate, Mass. Before attending Dartmouth, Matt attended Roxbury Latin, a private day school in Boston, with our own Dan Rivers, Paul Coakley and Jim Chaplin. With only 46 kids in his gradu- ating class, Matt knew Dan, Paul and Jim well and their friendships continued through Dartmouth and beyond. Matt had a great experience attending Roxbury Latin, and a mentor and soccer coach from his Roxbury Latin days would prove pivotal in his journey towards education. Matt currently lives on the beautiful campus of Choate in Wallingford, Connecticut with his wife Sarah and two young daughters, Molly and Annie. Molly is 10, an avid dancer, and Annie is “7 going on 17.” After spending some time in the field of education as well, Matt’s wife Sarah is finishing up her training to become a nurse. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and pediatrics are areas of potential specialization. According to Choate’s website, Matt is “an avid golfer who also enjoys spending as much time as possible in, on, or around the ocean.”

Professional: Matt has served as an admissions officer, history teacher, soccer coach and Head of Financial Aid. He took a somewhat circuitous path to education, described in more detail below, but returned to a field that he loves and to which he seems ideally suited. After Dartmouth, where Matt was part of the varsity soccer program, an officer ofAlpha Delta Fraternity as well as a member of a senior society, Matt initially went back to his roots to work at Roxbury Latin. He then decided to explore some other careers and locations. He moved to the Bay Area and worked at Wilson Sonsini, a Silicon Valley law firm. Other ‘89s in the area at the time includedBrian Ross and Jeff Hawkins.

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‘89 SPOTLIGHT ON (continued) . . .

Professional: Like many before him, Matt decided the legal arena was not for him and he moved to Florida for 5 years, work- ing with the family of Robert Trent Jones, the famed golf course architect. He continued in the golf/leisure field back in Boston working for companies familiar to outdoor enthusiasts, such as Atomic and Camelback. He and Brian Ross then spent some time in the Princeton, New Jersey area working with Brian’s family business. Brian returned to Sun Valley, where he continues to live, and Matt returned to the Boston area. Exploring other indus- tries helped Matt realize that combining education, athletics and business could be a great fit for him. In 2004, Matt began working at Buckingham, Browne and Nichols (“BB&N”). He became the Upper School Associate Director of Admissions, served as an academic advisor, and was a coach for the boy’s varsity soccer team. If that wasn’t enough roles for one person, Matt began teaching history at BB&N as well. He taught a survey course on the History of the World, covering everything from Mesopotamia to the Silk Road. Matt assured me his focus was more on critical thinking, research and writing, rather than the rote memorization that plagues many high school courses. In 2015, Matt accepted his current position as the Director of Financial Aid and Associate Director of Admissions at Choate, a competitive boarding school. Matt travels quite a bit in his new role, particularly in the fall. This does not allow him time to teach, but he still coaches, although more informally than in the past. Living about 300 feet from his office, the pros outweigh the cons. Although Matt is “on 24/7”, he says you can’t beat his com- mute home to his wife and young daughters or the wonderful sense of community. In what is a microcosm of the increasingly competitive college admissions landscape, Choate receives approximately 2500 applications for only 200 spots. Working at Choate really combines Matt’s interest in education/working with students with his analyt- ical side and business experience. Matt explained that modern day boarding School Admissions involves market- ing and branding and is much more data driven then in the past. After testing the waters in the pre-law, pre-corpo- rate path pursued by so many Dartmouth grads, Matt seems to have found his passion, and a great balance, in the field of education.

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Fourth Annual Summer Survey: 30TH REUNION EDITION

This year, we had the greatest number of responses ever for an ’89 survey, thank you ‘89s! It was amazing to see all of the thoughtful comments. Please be assured that every single comment was read by me and the re- union team, and I wish I was able to respond individually to everyone. Because the survey is anonymous that isn’t possible, but I did want to take the time to share some thoughts regarding particular questions/comments.

Aging Parents Program: There was a question on our survey about the ’89 Cares Committee providing a pro- gram on aging parents. A significant majority was interested in having this type of program, and most are interested in having it occur during the upcoming year. Our team will be working on this and we will keep you posted!

Comments About Timing of Reunion: We received one or two comments about the timing of reunion, and a request to plan reunion for a different week due to school or other conflicts. I wanted to explain that we are not able to pick our reunion weekends. The weekends are set years and years in advance by Dartmouth and are constrained by the academic calendar, which always ends the first week in June and restarts with the sophomore summer. We are hopeful that despite potential difficulties some might have in getting to Hanover for June 13-16, 2019, we will see as many classmates as possible for all or part of Reunion.

Cost of Reunion: We received a number of comments about the cost of reunion. Please be assured that the reunion committee is eager to keep costs down. Please also know that we are committed to ensuring that cost should not keep anyone from attending and we will be working toward that goal.

Social Concerns: We received a very thoughtful comment noting that reunions can be intimidating, especially for people that are not the group who typically attends mini reunions. I wanted to share that many people who have come to mini reunions in the last three years have attended for the first time. At our last major reunion, about 400 classmates were in attendance. The group ranged from those who have gone to every reunion to those who came for the first time. Please be assured that there is no ’89 or group of ‘89s that are the typical group who get together. We are a diverse and wonderful group of people who happen to have all graduated from Dartmouth in the year of 1989. All are welcome, all belong, and our 30th reunion will be a celebration of that.

Why Come to Reunion?: We received an insightful question asking why reunions are worthwhile, and asking specifically about crowding, having too much to do, and the challenges of finding somewhere to eat. Here’s what I can tell you. The way that reunions at Dartmouth are structured, each class has their own tent and the tents are spaced far and wide throughout the campus. There is rarely a feeling of crowding, or of waiting in long lines for events or activities. For dining, all meals will be provided, but if you want to eat in town, you should have no problem doing so, and a number of restaurants take advance reservations. As far as scheduled events, our reunion committee will definitely be offering programs that reflect our diverse interests as a class. People who attend reunion are welcome to do all or none of the events scheduled. At our last reunion, there were people who enjoyed college sponsored lectures, class panels, and athletic activ- ities. There were also people who checked in at our tent on a Friday night, went out to dinner with a small group of friends for another night, and just enjoyed walking around campus and being with fellow classmates in the evenings. A few of my most memorable moments from the 25th were: attending a Saturday afternoon church service at Aquinas House and gathering with about 15 other classmates who happened to attend that service; arriving the first night and having dinner in our class tent with some people that I knew well and some people that I met for the first time that night; watching my teenagers run around the campus by themselves and having a great time; getting a current student to let me and two other ‘89s into the Choates so I could reminisce about where I lived for four years. That was my reunion. What will be yours? We hope to see everyone come back to Hanover to remember their Dartmouth and do the things that are meaningful now.

Thank you ‘89s for taking our survey! -Antonia

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30TH REUNION COMMITTEE ROUND-UP

Hello Fellow ‘89’s!

Thank you for the useful input and ideas you shared about our 30th Reunion, next June 13-16, 2019, in this summer’s class survey. We are going through all the responses carefully, evaluating ideas, and mapping out what is feasible with an aim of putting together the event our class wants. Moreover, through survey responses and on our Facebook page, we are excited to see more and more classmates confirm they plan to attend. It’s not too early--Join in!

Our philosophy is simple. We want every member of the class to be excited to come to a welcoming event offering something to pique their interest. Whether it’s getting outdoors on the AT with great company, taking in some interesting college lectures, participating in a topical ’89 discussion, or checking out some of the art currently in Hanover--or eschewing all that to hang out with classmates at our inviting tent and on the river--our goal is for everyone to be able to craft the experience they want for those four days. At the heart of it will be the chance to catch up with decades-old friends and deepen acquaintances with interesting people you may not have known well in 1989.

To make that all work, we’d love your help. First, please set the time aside--reunion will be better with you there! Second, if you are game to pitch in, in ways big or small, please e-mail Antonia ([email protected]) or Ken ([email protected]). Our planning committee work is just ramping up and we welcome your contribution to it.

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Ken Horton, Shannon (Gorrell) Reid and Meg (O’Brien) Wade Reunion Chairs

For future updates, join the Reunion Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/events/752987091390555/

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Russell Wolff, Nicole Moser and Jen Bowman toasting the start of summer and a beautiful sunset chez the Wolff Residence in Mamaroneck, NY. Spouses Patty Wolff, Michael Moser and Rob Bowman were camera shy.

Justine Klineman and Tam- my Krutchkoff Saunt strike a pose!

Ted Weicker and his 3 adorable kids enjoying the pleasures of Todd Timmerman claims the summer at home in Denmark (How do you say dopplegangers “Southernmost Swag” Title in Key West, FL in Danish??)

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What is the Barlett Tower Society? The Bartlett Tower Society celebrates the thousands of alumni, parents, and friends who include Dartmouth in their estate plans. Those who name Dartmouth as a non-contingent beneficiary of their charitable gift planning receive special recognition as members of the Bartlett Tower Society. The Society was named in honor of Samuel Colcord Bartlett, Class of 1836, who served as the College’s eighth president from 1877 to 1892. More than $700,000 was raised during his tenure through lifetime gifts and realized bequests. Bartlett Tower, located on Observatory Hill, was a grassroots project built by successive classes of undergraduates between 1885 and 1895. Include Dartmouth in Your Wills All it takes is filling out a form to leave any amount you wish to the College from your 401k or IRA. Please call Jan Brzeski at 310-428-9109 with any questions or if you are ready to get started with the process.

CLASS ADOPTION: Lee Coffin,Vice Provost of Enrollment & Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid The Class of ‘89 has “adopted” Lee Coffin as an honorary member of the class of ‘89. Education: B.A. History, Trinity College, Hartford Ed.M. Administration, Planning & Social Policy, Harvard University School of Education Hometown: Shelton, Connecticut In his own words: Students think of a “Dean” as the signature on a decision letter, someone like the Wizard of Oz: an idea more than a person. Well, here I am, emerging from behind the proverbial curtain! My insights are informed by my background: I was a first generation col- lege student and need-based financial aid opened my door to opportunity. I attended a large high school that sent few to selective colleges. Advice was thin. I was largely on my own. My blog helps me reach those of you in a similar place. We are hoping to nab an interview of Lee Coffin ‘89A in a future issue of Class Acts! ‘89 Executive Committee Members-at-Large

TARANEH AZAR Class Officers [email protected] ERIC BERLIN President Newsletter Editors: Gift Planning Chair [email protected] ANTONIA RUTIGLIANO NEDDER NICOLE WALDBAUM MOSER JAN BRZESKI LENORA BROWN [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] BRYAN COOPER Vice President KRISTEN DALY SCHNEIDER Head Agents: [email protected] JOHN VAN HOOSER [email protected] NANCY OBLER KAUFMAN GEOFF GILMARTIN [email protected] LINDA SALZHAUER SWENBERG [email protected] [email protected] Secretary [email protected] LENORA BROWN MICHAEL HAFNER [email protected] NED WARD TODD TIMMERMAN lenorainez@gmail [email protected] KEN HORTON [email protected] PATRICK MUNOZ [email protected] Treasurer Mini Reunion Chairs: [email protected] DAVE JACOBY TOM BEECHER NANCY OBLER KAUFMAN ANDY THOMPSON [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] ELLIE LOUGHLIN RICH REILLY [email protected] Webmaster Alumni Council Representative LAURA MATTSON [email protected] TOM PALMER NICOLE MOSER [email protected] [email protected] CHRISTIE NEUBERGER REILLY [email protected] ANNE MOELLERING [email protected] [email protected] KRISTEN VON SUMMER [email protected] Are you getting our emails? If you are not receiving classwide emails, please email John Van MEG O’BRIEN WADE Hooser at [email protected] so we can make sure we have you on the class list. [email protected]

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The Summer Issue! See inside for 30th reunion information, news, photos and stories from 89 classmates! Page 12