Class Note 1985
Issue
Sept - Oct 2016
I am penning this column on the heels of the historical Brexit vote in the United Kingdom. I suppose I should have an opinion on this but I cannot quite determine how to interpret it. I expect we will now all get to witness exactly what it means to actually exit the European Union; or as King George III in Broadway’s Hamilton serenades the triumphant revolutionists: “What comes next? You’ve been freed; do you know how hard it is to lead? You’re on your own—awesome! Wow! Do you have a clue what happens now?” Onward!
In case you, too, are re-evaluating your situation and want to take your career or life to the next level for whatever reason (vote, or no vote), you have a resource to turn to in classmate Valerie Hartman. As we all know, Valerie was never one to stay in one gear before, during or after her time on the Hanover Plain, so it is no surprise that she has shifted gears to launch her newest business endeavor as a transformational coach. As founder and president of Shift into Fifth, Valerie offers a range of services for individuals and companies seeking to maximize their potential. Check out shiftintofifth.com.
Vice president of athlete career and education for the U.S. Ski Association, Jory Macomber is returning east to become headmaster at Burke Mountain Academy starting this fall. While at USSA alongside president and CEO Tiger Shaw, Jory is credited with advancing the organization’s programs for elite athletes, most notably the renewal of USSA’s partnership with Westminster College and creating other resources for personal career development for athletes. He is also a founding member of the Bryce and Ronnie Athlete Safety and Security Foundation to increase awareness, promote training and education and advance investments regarding athlete safety and security. Having previously enjoyed a longtime position teaching and coaching at Holderness School, Jory and his wife, Martha Cornell Macomber ’86, look forward to returning to New England. Let’s hope their return elevates the natural snowfall levels in the Northeast so that Jory can continue to identify future Olympians among his students.
Glenn Jordan, Portland Press Herald staff writer, won first place for explanatory writing in the AP Sports Editors 2015 writing contest. Glenn received all six first-place votes for his story on how traditional charity events are losing participants to adventure races sponsored by for-profit organizations. If he can explain that, looks like John and I have identified someone to take the baton as class column secretary.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Scott Borek on the loss of his eldest son, Gordon “Gordie” Borek, in a single vehicle accident in New Hampshire on May 28. Our thoughts and prayers are with Scott and his family. A reminder to all that there is no guarantee on how many years will be in your life, so take the time to enjoy the life in your years—the future is promised to no one.
All the best to all of you! Please send us news!
—Leslie A. Davis Dahl, 83 Pecksland Road, Greenwich, CT 06831; (203) 552-0070; dahlleslie@yahoo.com; John MacManus, 188 Ringwood Road, Rosemont, PA 19010; (610) 525-4541; slampong@aol.com
In case you, too, are re-evaluating your situation and want to take your career or life to the next level for whatever reason (vote, or no vote), you have a resource to turn to in classmate Valerie Hartman. As we all know, Valerie was never one to stay in one gear before, during or after her time on the Hanover Plain, so it is no surprise that she has shifted gears to launch her newest business endeavor as a transformational coach. As founder and president of Shift into Fifth, Valerie offers a range of services for individuals and companies seeking to maximize their potential. Check out shiftintofifth.com.
Vice president of athlete career and education for the U.S. Ski Association, Jory Macomber is returning east to become headmaster at Burke Mountain Academy starting this fall. While at USSA alongside president and CEO Tiger Shaw, Jory is credited with advancing the organization’s programs for elite athletes, most notably the renewal of USSA’s partnership with Westminster College and creating other resources for personal career development for athletes. He is also a founding member of the Bryce and Ronnie Athlete Safety and Security Foundation to increase awareness, promote training and education and advance investments regarding athlete safety and security. Having previously enjoyed a longtime position teaching and coaching at Holderness School, Jory and his wife, Martha Cornell Macomber ’86, look forward to returning to New England. Let’s hope their return elevates the natural snowfall levels in the Northeast so that Jory can continue to identify future Olympians among his students.
Glenn Jordan, Portland Press Herald staff writer, won first place for explanatory writing in the AP Sports Editors 2015 writing contest. Glenn received all six first-place votes for his story on how traditional charity events are losing participants to adventure races sponsored by for-profit organizations. If he can explain that, looks like John and I have identified someone to take the baton as class column secretary.
We extend our heartfelt condolences to Scott Borek on the loss of his eldest son, Gordon “Gordie” Borek, in a single vehicle accident in New Hampshire on May 28. Our thoughts and prayers are with Scott and his family. A reminder to all that there is no guarantee on how many years will be in your life, so take the time to enjoy the life in your years—the future is promised to no one.
All the best to all of you! Please send us news!
—Leslie A. Davis Dahl, 83 Pecksland Road, Greenwich, CT 06831; (203) 552-0070; dahlleslie@yahoo.com; John MacManus, 188 Ringwood Road, Rosemont, PA 19010; (610) 525-4541; slampong@aol.com