Class Note 1980
Issue
Jan - Feb 2019
Homecoming Weekend kicked off with the alumni parade and bonfire on a gorgeous Friday night. Saturday morning neither rain nor sleet nor chilly mist of fall dampened spirits at the tailgate Cathy McGrath co-hosted with the ’79s and ’81s. Those prepared for the weather headed over to Memorial Field to watch Big Green football defeat Harvard 24-17 for our first home victory over the Johnnies in 25 years. Harvard tears continued to fall as both of our soccer teams and men’s hockey scored victories, hockey in an overtime thriller. Only a loss in field hockey and an upset defeat in women’s rugby precluded a clean sweep.
More than 30 classmates left the chilly fields for the rustic and cozy Pierce’s Inn to gather for our annual class dinner. Attendees included our class co-presidents Susan Fagerstrom and Mark Alperin, Bart Littlefield, Mary Jo and John Wilen, Susie ’87 and Todd Pellett, Debbie Leggat, Ken and Ellen Taratus, Peggy Stewart, Katie Small, Cami and Brent Bilger, Carrie and Glen Elliott, Sue Kirby and “Boomer,” Susan and Rob Williams, Anne Malenka, Jenny and Paul Elmlinger, John Clark, Gay Macomber ’82 and Jerry Bird, Colin ’82 and Anne McNay, Lisa Shanahan, Meg Blakey, Carol Pelmas and Barbara and Curt Flight. Several hours of friendship and conversation left everyone warm and revitalized.
Earlier this fall the Flights hosted the wedding of their daughter, Casey, in Sunapee, New Hampshire. The weekend’s festivities included not only a golf tournament, but also a welcome reception complete with “tent activities.” “Alpo” and Jerry were among those joining the celebration.
Last summer Carol, Meg, and Lisa joined Monica Knox, Lori Florio, Anne Van Roden, and classmate-in-spirit Susan Funk ’81 at a mini-reunion hosted by Tom and Margie Gart in Vail, Colorado. Round-number birthdays, that from the photos appear to be grossly overstated, provided the impetus for hiking, fishing, yoga, and fun in the Rockies. Monica traveled from Munich, again winning the award for traveling the furthest, over those who ventured from New York, Seattle, and Portland, Oregon.
The D recently featured Jeneen ’96 and Andy Graham in an article on married couples who met at Dartmouth. Our new newsletter editor, Bill Goodspeed, will be following up with a series on classmate couples. Please send backstories to Bill at williambgoodspeed@gmail.com. “Speed” has pledged to do his best to fill the very large shoes of Eric Pfieffer, who did an outstanding job for a decade. Please help him out with news and photos.
Save the dates: Next fall’s Homecoming is October 11-12. This will be the last one before our 40th reunion, to take place June 18-21, 2020. Cathy McGrath and Alex Frank have graciously agreed to co-chair. Anyone wishing to assist with the planning should get in contact with Cathy or Alex. We are having a contest for our reunion logo and slogan. Submit entries by December 31, and the winner will receive 40-percent off reunion registration fees.
—Rob Daisley,3201 W. Knights Ave., Tampa, FL 33611; (813) 835-7722; robdaisley@me.com; Wade Herring, 1 Verdell Drive, Savannah, GA 31406; (912) 944-1639; wherring@huntermaclean.com; Frank Fesnak, 111 Arbor Place, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010; (610) 581-8889; ffesnak@yahoo.com
More than 30 classmates left the chilly fields for the rustic and cozy Pierce’s Inn to gather for our annual class dinner. Attendees included our class co-presidents Susan Fagerstrom and Mark Alperin, Bart Littlefield, Mary Jo and John Wilen, Susie ’87 and Todd Pellett, Debbie Leggat, Ken and Ellen Taratus, Peggy Stewart, Katie Small, Cami and Brent Bilger, Carrie and Glen Elliott, Sue Kirby and “Boomer,” Susan and Rob Williams, Anne Malenka, Jenny and Paul Elmlinger, John Clark, Gay Macomber ’82 and Jerry Bird, Colin ’82 and Anne McNay, Lisa Shanahan, Meg Blakey, Carol Pelmas and Barbara and Curt Flight. Several hours of friendship and conversation left everyone warm and revitalized.
Earlier this fall the Flights hosted the wedding of their daughter, Casey, in Sunapee, New Hampshire. The weekend’s festivities included not only a golf tournament, but also a welcome reception complete with “tent activities.” “Alpo” and Jerry were among those joining the celebration.
Last summer Carol, Meg, and Lisa joined Monica Knox, Lori Florio, Anne Van Roden, and classmate-in-spirit Susan Funk ’81 at a mini-reunion hosted by Tom and Margie Gart in Vail, Colorado. Round-number birthdays, that from the photos appear to be grossly overstated, provided the impetus for hiking, fishing, yoga, and fun in the Rockies. Monica traveled from Munich, again winning the award for traveling the furthest, over those who ventured from New York, Seattle, and Portland, Oregon.
The D recently featured Jeneen ’96 and Andy Graham in an article on married couples who met at Dartmouth. Our new newsletter editor, Bill Goodspeed, will be following up with a series on classmate couples. Please send backstories to Bill at williambgoodspeed@gmail.com. “Speed” has pledged to do his best to fill the very large shoes of Eric Pfieffer, who did an outstanding job for a decade. Please help him out with news and photos.
Save the dates: Next fall’s Homecoming is October 11-12. This will be the last one before our 40th reunion, to take place June 18-21, 2020. Cathy McGrath and Alex Frank have graciously agreed to co-chair. Anyone wishing to assist with the planning should get in contact with Cathy or Alex. We are having a contest for our reunion logo and slogan. Submit entries by December 31, and the winner will receive 40-percent off reunion registration fees.
—Rob Daisley,3201 W. Knights Ave., Tampa, FL 33611; (813) 835-7722; robdaisley@me.com; Wade Herring, 1 Verdell Drive, Savannah, GA 31406; (912) 944-1639; wherring@huntermaclean.com; Frank Fesnak, 111 Arbor Place, Bryn Mawr, PA 19010; (610) 581-8889; ffesnak@yahoo.com