A highlights reel for the fall of 2022 would include the virtual mini-reunion author talk attended by 20-plus classmates, organized by mini-reunion co-chairs Mike Berg, Sue Elliot,and Jon Baker and facilitated by Nicole Stent. Guest speaker Dartmouth professor Matt Delmont, associate dean of international studies and interdisciplinary programs and the Sherman Fairchild Distinguished Professor of History, who is an expert on Black history and the history of civil rights, spoke about his newest book, Half American: The Epic Story of African Americans Fighting World War II at Home and Abroad. Everyone reported it was a fascinating conversation. Another highlight was the celebration of coeducation and reopening of Dartmouth Hall in November attended by an enthusiastic posse of ’82 women and a few men, too. Word has it that not only did the ’82s shine as superstars for the weekend’s programs but our class also had the largest number of classmates attending: Emily Bakemeier (moderator for the welcome keynote panel,“When Dartmouth Women Lead: Creating Space for New Voices and Perspectives”), Dan Black, Cheryl Bascomb, Jean Bina, Nancy Bowler-Goeselt, Kathy Briscoe, Brook Confort, Melissa Cook, Carol Davis, Tina Dooley-Jones (panelist for “Women’s Rights are Human Rights”), Kathy Dubishar, Vaune Dugan, Rosie Dupre, Martha Hill Gaskill (panelist for “Stories of Trials and Triumph from World-Class Competitors”), Gail Kezer, Betsy Leggat, Tee Lotson, Ann MacAffer, Sharon McClymonds, Elisabeth McKeon, Sarah Melcher, Alison Schultz Moscow, Kate Ringe-Welch, Kate Riski, Beth Scholle, Meg Singer, Margaret Spring (panelist for“World on Fire: Planet Earth’s ‘Code Red’ ”), George Thompson, Robin Shaffert, Laura Dobbin, Corinne Heyes, Regina Podlesak, Laura Davis, Gray Horan, Cathy Judd-Stein, Sherri Oberg, Sue Elliott, Sue Burkhardt,and Gail Sullivan. Class of ’82s dominate in the world of entertainment, too. “Christmas Eve,” a new release by Seth Swirsky, was a radio hit and Steve Warren’s Emmy-nominated television series, We’re Here! was included in The Los Angeles Times’ December list of “perfect movies and TV shows to curl up with over the holiday break.” Austin Beutner spearheaded the passage of Prop. 28 in California that provides $1 billion for arts funding in public schools. “I’m a public-school kid—the son of an immigrant and a public school teacher—who has lived the American dream. When Prop. 28 passes, it will create a brighter future for 6 million public school kids in California. That’s my reward.” Daniel Geschwind received the National Academy of Medicine Sarnat Prize for Contributions to Understanding of the Genetics of Autism. Sadly, Andy Gaillard passed away on November 3. Before he left us, Andy joined by Zoom as numerous classmates, brothers from Phi Delt, and underclassmen rowers gathered at the Head of the Charles to dedicate a boat in his honor. In typical fashion Kathy Briscoe sprang into action and galvanized folks to raise enough money to endow the racing shell named The Gaillard. John Froemming spoke eloquently to Andy’s legacy as a rower and wonderful human. You can add your tribute to Andy—and Jeff Bechler, who we just learned died December 29—on our “In Memoriam” page on the ’82 website.

—Jenny Chandler Hauge, 3506 Idaho Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20016; jchandlerhauge@gmail.com; David Eichman, 9004 Wonderland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046; dme4law@sbcglobal.net