Professor Charles Wheelan hosted two classmates—one Republican and one Democrat—for civil, substantive discussions on campus this spring. In February the Hon.
“In the midst of chaos,” the ancient Chinese strategist Sun Tzu wrote, “there is also opportunity.” If that’s true, 2025 should herald a hailstorm of opportunities, since the year began with deadly chaos in southern California.
On Boxing Day Steve Cook urged us all to reconnect with a classmate we haven’t spoken to in years. You’ll be surprised how meaningful and fun it can be! We plan to dedicate a future column to celebrating these connections.
As we draft this update, many of you are preparing to descend on Hanover to enjoy the Homecoming bonfire, fall foliage, an epic tailgate hosted by Aldo and a decisive victory over Harvard on the football field.
David Nathaniel Feldman ’88 died October 1, 2023, of glioblastoma. In his final weeks David was surrounded by family and friends who came from near and far to celebrate his remarkable life.
Peter J. Ambrose ’88 of Brunswick, Maine, died at home on October 16, 2014. Peter grew up in Brunswick and later attended St. Paul’s School in Concord, New Hampshire.
Amy Elizabeth Smith Settle ’88 passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2014, at her home in Almaty, Kazakhstan. Amy was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, and graduated from Pittsford Mendon High School in Pittsford, New York.
Thomas J. Pollard ’88 died on October 27, 2012. Born in Boston on March 10, 1966, he was a lifelong resident of Marblehead, Massachusetts. Tom graduated from St. John’s Prep in 1984.
Heather Van Blarcom Gumuchian ’88 died peacefully in Boston on July 13, 2012. She was born in Stowe, Vermont, on April 25, 1967, to John and Jeannette Van Blarcom. Heather was the valedictorian of Stowe High School class of 1984.