DARTMOUTH COLLEGE CLASS OF 1981 APRIL 2019 NEWSLETTER “60 is the new 40!” Celebrating 60 in New Orleans— Walking tours — Most of us laced on our lives, unexpected turns, and life chal- With Food, Wine & Jazz comfortable shoes and took in at least lenges. And we discussed the future: some one of the informative tours of the French of us are still charging ahead with careers; by Elizabeth Wang & Pat Berry Quarter, antebellum mansions, and above- others are powering down, searching for ground cemeteries. Some even ventured a second act or immersing in new inter- In late March, sixteen ’81s and two pa- out of the city to learn about the sugar ests and/or other pursuits. Many of us are tient spouses descended on New Orleans cane plantations along the Mississippi. overseeing the care of elderly parents, for a destination birthday party. It was a while one or two of us still have teenagers fabulous weekend of eating, sightseeing, National World War II Museum — at home. In short, we are leading active, museum touring, street car riding, park Documentary newsreels, the stories of optimistic, and meaningful lives. And we strolling, the occasional cocktail, music ordinary soldiers, reports from war corre- all agreed that every one of us looks years venu-ing, and the simple pleasures of be- spondents, expositions of extreme combat younger than six decades might suggest. ing in each other’s company and either conditions, and exhibits documenting the catching up or making new friends. human costs of the war made for a sober- In attendance: Marcia (McRae) Braden, ing but unforgettable experience. who came the furthest, from Hawaii; Kim The photos tell the story better than any Dunn, who flew in from the last frontier, narrative, but here are some highlights: Alaska; Thaxter Sharp, Northern California; Galatoire’s — A dozen classmates secured Bob Spears, Southern California; Tom a Friday lunch table at the iconic Bourbon Waterman, Iowa; Pat Berry, New Jersey; Street establishment, a noisy, joyful, deli- Robert Goldboom, Lloyd Widom and his cious, and song-filled experience made wife, Heidi , New York City suburbs; Susan possible by our own early-rising and nat- Nutt, Manhattan; Frank (Pancho) Ryan Jr. tily-dressed Fraser Smith. Tom Waterman and Wendy Brooks Harris, Connecticut; ordered the Godchaux salad, named for Lizzie Eldredge, George Alexakos, and Rick classmate Stephen’s great-granddad Leon Silverman, Boston suburbs; and Elizabeth and declared it delicious, but too small to Wang and her husband, Gary Perlow, share! Northern Virginia.

Class Dinner — While the weekend left much room for on-your-own exploring, we were together for a traditional creole din- ner on Saturday night.

Three days allow for plenty of time to rem- inisce, which we did—about our Dartmouth follies and friendships, choices made in

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APRIL 2019 NEWSLETTER Page 2 Alumni Council Rep Update Spinnings From The Web forward 43 years. I find myself next to by Kevin Kerin good friend Rick ’60 chipping away with Ellen Brout hand tools at the massive block of snow Lindsey will Winter Carnival 1976. At the wheel and ice that would eventually become a be taking of my dad’s 1972 Chevy station wagon mastodon descending a slope in celebra- over the class (christened “Moby” due its size and color) tion of Dartmouth’s 250th anniversary. representa- Jake and I crested West Wheelock late We enthusiastically responded to the invi- tive position Friday afternoon and slowed to a stop at tation to alums from the Snow Sculpture for the ‘81s the intersection with Main Street. First Committee to help shape the centerpiece on the Alumni trip from Norwalk CT to Hanover to visit of the weekend. Full circle. I had truly Council from Claudia Sweeney Weed. Jake’s brother, a freshman living in Russell found a special place. Ellen follows in a tradition of strong Sage. His dad, my English teacher and ‘81 representation on the Alumni coach, was class of ’56. “ I think you two Council, with many ‘81s taking lead- will find Winter Carnival to your liking.” ership positions over the course of Followed by a knowing smile. Our gazes their tenure. Anticipate her commu- were drawn to the activity on the green nications and be sure to get back to and the bustling, bundled excitement on her with your thoughts and questions. the corners and sidewalks. Crazy energy in She will be attending her first meet- the air. Arctic anticipation. And then, we ing May 16 to 18, so now is the time saw it: a towering snow sculpture Statue to let her know what you’re thinking! of Liberty to celebrate the 200th anniver- sary of our nation’s independence. Mug in hand with a D on it. An impatient beep Ken Holmes Retiring brought me back to the tasks at hand… After 30 years with the Concord-based finding the dorm and a place to berth a firm, Ken Holmes, CEO and former ship-sized vehicle. I knew in my heart Kevin Kerin with Rick Roesch ‘60 back on the president of that I had found a special place. Fast green, 2019. North Branch Construction, Class of 1981 progress to date for the DCF has announced As we head into the last two months of the Dartmouth College Fund 2019 fiscal his retirement. year campaign, the Class of 1981 is more than halfway to our goal of $810,000 with Holmes joined $445,832 in cash and pledges. So far, 231 classmates have given to the Fund and we North Branch need 256 more to reach our 50% goal. We can do this! Many classmates wait until Construction in June to give, so we ask you to make your gift today so that we can be sure to celebrate 1989 as a proj- our success sooner rather than later this fiscal year! ect manager and became a principal and vice president in 1990, general manager Remember, a gift to the Dartmouth College Fund is a gift to The Call to Lead campaign; in 1996 and president in 2006. In 2018, and many will celebrate the campaign and the 250th anniversary this year by making a Holmes took on the role of CEO at North gift to the Fund. If you are making a special gift to the campaign, please don’t forget Branch. to make a gift to the Fund as well so that you are recognized in our Class participation After graduating from Dartmouth, Ken numbers. When we gather in Hanover next year for our 40th Reunion (save the date worked for an investment bank in New for June 18-21, 2020!), we will celebrate both our fundraising success in the Dartmouth York before starting his own real estate College Fund as well as ALL gifts to The Call to Lead campaign. We thank you in ad- development and construction manage- vance for thinking about making a gift to the Fund before June 30, 2019. You can visit ment company in New London, NH in dartgo.org/fund or call 800-228-1769. 1987, after earning an MBA from the Tuck School of Business. -Beth and Martin

Annette Gordon-Reed is #16...... on the Dartmouth Alumni Magazine’s list of the 25 Most Influential Alumni for the work she did moving forward the story of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings and its implications for American hstory and the legacy of slavery. And you’ll understand how sig- nificant it is that she is even on this list, when you see that most of the others listed are no longer with us! Check out the article in your Dartmouth Alumni Magazine or on-line at https://dartmouthalumnimagazine.com/articles/25-most-influential-alumni#16. Page 3 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE CLASS OF 1981 www.alum.dartmouth.org/classes/81 Rahn Fleming: On Turning 60 well applied, and huge hearts. I'm gonna take those for success. By Abner Oakes While I don't wish any sudden surprises I asked classmate Rahn Fleming: What's on anyone - I want my sons to live their on your mind as you get ready to turn 60? lives on their own schedules - I'm seriously Here’s what he had to say! jonesin' to be a grampa. It’s one of the This "turning 60" thing is a time of con- things that keeps me busy in the gym and templation, that's for sure. I don't know feeding myself reasonably well; when the what 60 is supposed to feel like, but this time for grampa'ing comes, at last, I want ain't it. Rahn is pictured here coaching his Champlain to be as functional as possible. Valley Union High School football team, where he’s been teaching for 20 years and was just Philosophically, here's where I'm at about Of course, I work at a high school [in made head coach. Vermont]--essentially an eddy in the river 60: I kinda feel like I'm entering the third of time. Most of the folk around me are course, the knees are both titanium/chro- trimester of life (plus or minus on 90 is between 14 and 18 years old every single mium cobalt, so I'm a beneficiary of tech- probably a reasonable expectation). And year, and it’s been so for nearly 20 years nology, to be sure! like the last time I was in a third trimes- now. Their gift to me is this: there is a kind ter, I'm completely unconscious of what's My two sons have been a lifelong source of determined wonder in the eyes of most coming next. Faith tells me one thing, and of pride and joy. Two words so simple, yet adolescents. A blend of vulnerability and I can generate "certainty" through emo- they wind up having nearly inexplicable ferocity. I'm inspired by them on a daily tion, but I don't really know. Not really. My depth. They're 24 and 25, respectively now. basis to stay curious. Stay hungry. Stay ea- reassurance in pondering the hereafter is One's in Seattle, the other's in St Paul. It's ger for the great "what's next" in life. this: It’s worked out pretty well this time. not that my work with them is done, but My death bed fantasy is to have my sons For the last 10-12 years, I've provided I've had most of the hands-on chances I'm (and their families) by my side. To have oversight at my school’s fitness center, and gonna get. Now, we're growing up togeth- their hands in each of mine. To smile and every day is new. We welcome our com- er from our respective decades. I suppose tell them "nano" and "pico" one last time. munity members, many of whom bring that's part of the "hitting 60" experience, (Short form for "Love you stronger every their younger children, and so my clientele too. I think that that "pride and joy" I nano- or pico- second;” each son declared spans from 7 to 77. Now, can I still inspire mentioned earlier has become reciprocal. his own very early in the game!). And say our kiddos with my own performance They both live life with a willingness to aloud, "Well, I'm about to find out." And under the squat rack? So far, so good! Of learn, an eagerness to serve, giant brains then off onto the next adventure I go! Big Q Sports We have received our first responses to the Big Q #4 (from page 1 of this issue), thought it’s barely hit the airwaves. The submissions are aimed at athletic achieve- ment continued or revisited. Sally Ankeny Reiley???? and Ted Hibben are pictured with Susan Spencer as they pick up their num- bers for the Boston Marathon. Sally was running her 6th Boston Marathon to raise money for Mass Eye and Ear, where she’s raised over $200,000 with her efforts. The second???? submission from Rick Silverman features his return to the bodybuilding stage after 14 years, also in Boston, at the 2019 Cutler Classic, where he tried to prove that you’re never too old to look good???? in board shorts (no comment on the SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE custom “Arnold”-style posers). Finally, Saturday, October 12, 2019, Homecoming Weekend (not pictured) Fred Sherman won the 100 freestyle at Nationals this past weekend, Class of 1981 60th Birthday Party besting a field of 57 of the nation’s fastest Hayward Ballroom, Hanover Inn 60-64 year-olds. What are you going to do https://www.alumni.dartmouth.edu/upper-valley-lodging to prove???? that 60 is just another number? SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE APRIL 2019 NEWSLETTER Page 4 : fortable going with because I want the stories to be seen. They don’t have to works of an obscure artist found dead in The Buzz on Velvet Buzzsaw be loved. They can be hated. That’s not re- his apartment, whose artwork gets chan- ally relevant to me. I want the story to be Dan Gilroy released Velvet Buzzsaw in neled through the Haze Gallery, owned by disseminated, because to me these ideas February on Netflix, presenting a “horror- Rhodora Haze (Russo), former member of that you and I were just talking about are satire of the big-money contemporary the rock band, Velvet Buzzsaw. So that ex- important. And here is this platform that art market,” which quickly became a hot plains the title anyway. For greater insight, has democratized the storytelling experi- topic of conversation in the art world. Gilroy’s interview with Tim Schneider of ence so that everybody around the world Dan’s wife, Renee Russo, appears in the artnet News is very informative, though it has a chance to see this [movie]. “ For film, along with , with might be more informative after watching the rest of the story, follow the link to the movie. Most interesting is the discus- Schneider’s interview: http://TinyURL.com/ sion of “Why Netflix?” y2p392mz. Gilroy explained: “…a couple of years ago, On a side note, watch the credits to see I had no experience with Netflix whatso- fellow ‘81, twin brother, John Gilroy, who ever. I’m an older person who really only is the film editor. We will get more on that knew the theatrical experience. The first story... thing I found online was an article written by somebody saying, “Netflix is a nefari- ous organization because they’re going to destroy the theatrical experience.” But 50 Dan Gilroy with his wife and co-star comments followed [saying] basically the at the film’s Los Angeles premier. [opposite] thing: “You must live in New whom she also appeared in Gilroy’s pre- York or Los Angeles. You must have access to all the films that come out, because I vious film, Nightcrawler. A read of the film synopsis demands quite a few live in a place where I don’t have access to double-takes, as various members of the [those] things.” art-world meet their demise at the hands That was really eye-opening to me as a Rene Russo and Jake Gyllenhaal in Velvet of—ARTWORK! Somehow all related to the storyteller, and I suddenly felt very com- Buzzsaw. Image courtesy Netflix. The Christopher P. Halloran School News about a special project that is near and dear to many in the Class of 1981: The establishment of the Christopher P. Halloran School in Orkuyene, Tanzania, just outside the Serengeti near the border of Kenya. Chris passed away in 2015 from melanoma, and during his life, he had a strong belief in education for all and a love for Africa. In his memory, family and friends, including several ‘81s have been involved since the start of this project a little over a month ago. Chris’s sister, Catherine Halloran Cook, reports that 47 cur- rent donors have contributed $156,330 Dartmouth friends and classmates at the Celebration of Chris’ life in to the fund, 32% of the goal. Scott 2015 (L to R Scott Stuart, Jon Merriman ‘82, Vaughn Halyard, Stephen Stewart and his wife, Lisa, are strong Godchaux, Doug Cole ‘82, Chris Meledandri, Elliot Davis, Tom Glanzman) supporters of the project and pledged a long line of Dartmouth alumni, including his grandfather, great a significant leadership gift from uncle, father and uncle, and his sister attended during her junior the outset. Other ‘81 donors include year as part of the 12 college exchange. Stephen Godchaux would Nancy Baskin, Su-Moon Paik, Chris like to invite the Dartmouth community to join him in a challenge Meledandri, Tracy Bennett, Tom and match to raise funds for the Christopher P. Halloran School. He Catherina Glanzmann, and Lynne and has agreed to double his gift to the fund if at least ten other peo- Bob Gaudet. Catherine also gave a ple join him in donating to the building of this school. Who is in? call out to noted architect and classmate Frank (Pancho) Ryan, Interested classmates can donate through Focus on Tanzanian who will play an integral role in the design of the school, assist- Communities, 14 Mount Auburn St. Watertown, MA 02472 ing contractors in Tanzania with the building layout, designing the school signage, and creating a unique donor wall on which For additional information or to donate on-line, please go to the names of every donor will be inscribed. Pancho will also be the school site on the Focus on Tanzanian Communities website: designing a library for the school in the future. Chris comes from http://www.fotzc.org/christopher-p-halloran. Page 5 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE CLASS OF 1981 www.alum.dartmouth.org/classes/81 There’s Magic in Them Thar Mountains On the weekend of March 8 skiers saw plenty of green on Magic Mountain. Did St. Patrick’s day come one week early? Nope, it was the annual Dartmouth ‘81 mini-reunion. 16 classmates. 10 fam- ily members. 3 Bobs (and a Bob Jr.). 1 ER trip. Numerous beers. Great band. The entire weekend was a blast - a blue sky Saturday, awesome skiing, independent ski mountain (take that, Vail!), and getting to know some pretty cool classmates who we hadn’t met before. Thank you Geoff and Mary Beth Hathaway for hosting. We’ll be back next year!

- Ellen Brout Lindsey and Sally Ankeny Magical Weekend of skiing and reconnecting! Pictured: Vaughn Halyard, Ted Hibben, Bob Russell, Sally Ankeny Reiley, Paulo Torti, Shelley Warren Weiler, Bob Dale, Dan Evans, Robert Goldbloom, Ellen Brout Lindsey, Chip Bettencourt, Geoff Hatheway, Toby Reiley. Missing from pic: Thaxter Sharp, Greg Hale, Chris McLaughlin

Lots of group photos, mostly eating and drink- ing, but here is evidence of skiiing, including Hathaway, Hibben, and Halyard to the right and a big group above, all while Thaxter minds the mar- garitas (left)!

We aren’t all on, nor are we all fans Hallidie Haid: Hope Emil Miskovsky: Equanimity of Facebook, but sometimes, really Sue Reed: Sunshine Tracy Bennett: Thankful cool threads are generated, like this Veronica Wessels: Verity Caroline Rudd: Caring one, started by Hallidie Haid. It’s self- explanatory. Enjoy! David Carradini: Daring Lynne Gaudet: Love Pat Berry: Potential Julie Koeninger: Joyful Rick Silverman: Reunion Abner Oakes: Awesome Juliette Rossant: Jolly Steve Oakes: Serendipity Jocelyn Ann Evans: Joy Larry Dunn: Laconic Molly Sundberg Van Metre: Moderation Alison Hibbert Salinas: Appreciative Paul Feinman: Patience Anne McGonagle: Adventure Ellen Brout Lindsey: Enthusiasm Anne Gardiner: Attentive Rick Bellows: Real Lynnette Eubanks Marshall: Love Sally Ankeny Reiley: Strength. Smiles. Barbara Schulze: Beauty Claudia Sweeney Weed: Courage Gail Chen: Gratitude Jill Martin: Joy Michael Komara: Moderation Elliott David: Energy Karen McKeel Calby: Kind Jennifer Hoadley: Jubilant Thaxter Sharp: Thankful Wendy Cornish: Wisdom Emily Roisman: Empathy Richard Kehl: Respect

Join the ‘81 Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Dartmouth81/ APRIL 2019 NEWSLETTER Page 6 John Rossi ‘20, Class of ‘81 Abner: What got you involved with Scholarship Recipient Dartmouth’s Film Society - and what’s your COMPASSIO’81 favorite movie? [email protected] By Abner Oakes John: I grew interested in film in high John Rossi is the recipient school, mostly because Helping each other of our class’s scholarship, the majority of my and he and Abner had a friends were all into 40th Reunion: quick email conversation. it. One of my friends actually started a film JUNE 18 - 21, 2020

Abner: What drew you to club at my high school SAVE THE DATE! Dartmouth? my senior year. My first GET INVOLVED!! John: I think as a younger year at Dartmouth, kid I just thought the I had no clue that a Plans are just getting underway name was cool, which is film society existed. for the Class of 1981 40th Reunion probably why I remem- However, at the start Weekend, scheduled for June 18 to bered it and decided to of my sophomore year, 21, 2020. Once again, we will be visit during my college one of my suite mates, joining the ‘79s and ‘80s to prove that search. Once I was actu- whom I did not know we have more fun than they do! Rick ally on campus, I really all that well, mentioned Silverman ([email protected]) and enjoyed the kind of classic that he was part of Film Lynne Gaudet (lynne.a.gaudet@gmail. feel of the campus. I also Society and invited me com) will be at the helm, and they are found that the students to come, and I’ve been enlisting the help of anyone and ev- and prospective students that I met were involved since then. My favorite movie has eryone to make this another success- the kind of people who I would like to be to be A Few Good Men. ful reunion. Claudia Sweeney Weed in school with and get to know better. will serve as Reunion Treasurer as Abner: What is the best thing for you well, so we anticipate an efficient and Abner: What are you studying and what do about Dartmouth? seasoned approach to a great week- you hope to do after college? John: I would say the best thing about end. Mark your calendars. Start call- ing your old roommates, teammates, John: I’m studying biological chemistry. Dartmouth for me is the variety of com- housemates and any other mates to Currently, I plan on applying to and at- munities I am able to be a part of within get them to attend as well. Let us tending graduate school in chemistry once Dartmouth and the people I have been know if you’d like to join the team, I finish college, likely participating in re- able to meet through them. and let’s make this a great reunion! search.

Alumni Council Rep ‘81 CLASS OFFICERS Ellen Brout Lindsey [email protected] Co-President Pat Berry Newsletter Editor Webmaster [email protected] Lynne Gaudet Kevin Kerin [email protected] [email protected] Co-President Robert Goldbloom Newsletter Editor Mini-Reunion Co-Chair [email protected] Abner Oakes Sally Ankeny Reiley [email protected] [email protected] Vice President Danielle Dyer Newsletter Editor Mini-Reunion Co-Chair [email protected] Rick Silverman Elizabeth Wang [email protected] [email protected] Secretary Emil Miskovsky Newsletter Editor Gift Planning Chair [email protected] Gail Chen Anne Scott-Putney [email protected] [email protected] Secretary Veronica Wessels Co-Head Agent Member at Large [email protected] Martin Weinstein Julie Koeninger [email protected] [email protected] Treasurer Claudia Sweeney Weed Co-Head Agent Member at Large [email protected] Beth Shapiro Lewyckyj Molly Sundberg Van Metre [email protected] [email protected] Page 7 DARTMOUTH COLLEGE CLASS OF 1981 www.alum.dartmouth.org/classes/81

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