Class Note 1985
Issue
January-February 2022
What an incredibly warm welcome home for those who were able to visit Hanover for Homecoming Weekend this past October. From the stories relayed and the pictures shared of the Friday night bonfire ablaze, alumni spirits were roaring as students and everyone on campus were aglow with happiness from being together on the Hanover Plain once more. And I do not think Hollywood could have scripted the weekend any better than with that rousing, come-from-behind overtime win on the gridiron by the Big Green over Yale. Wow—just thrilling! Classmates and several significant others joined the alumni parade to proudly display our 1985 banner, including Beth Gilman Hobbs, Lauren Sonstrom Rosen, David Rosen, Joe Riley (with wife Karen), Gabby Guise, Tom Woodward, Phil Ankeny (and spouse Susan), Diane Bonina (with husband Alan), Sue Finegan (husband Mark), John Graves,and Suzanne Farrow Graves.Many thanks to each of you for displaying our class spirit.
An incredibly special highlight among the activities during the weekend was the opportunity for several of our classmates to meet our Class of 1985 Scholar, Ignacio “Nacho” Gutierrez ’25. Beth, Gabby, Diane, and Sue spent some time with Nacho and delighted in learning more about this young, gregarious first-year student with an infectious smile. Nacho hails from Mexico and is the first in his family to attend college. Though still early days in his fall term, he was already diving into all forms of campus life and especially enjoyed his “Humanities I” class. He was looking forward to experiencing the change of seasons for the first time ever, but also noted that he was unaccustomed to the cooler fall weather. To help with this climate transition, our class presented Nacho with his first winter weather accessories: a Dartmouth scarf and hat. These are sure to come in handy, as will the winter coat that another classmate has anonymously gifted to Nacho. Now that is what I call a very warm class of 1985 welcome.
We plan to keep sharing news about Nacho as he continues his journey through Dartmouth. Since our Class of 1985 Scholarship gift makes it possible for him to attend Dartmouth, we want every ’85 to feel connected to him (and Dartmouth) in recognition of the transformative impact of our collective power. In big and small ways, we all can make a difference!
On a solemn note, it is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Brian Goldner on October 12, 2021. Brian began his career in healthcare marketing, shifting to the entertainment industry in the late 1990s. He was most recently CEO of American toy and media company Hasbro and lived in Rhode Island with his wife, Barbara. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his friends and family.
Remember there are many ways for you to get involved with our class. Please reach out to Beth or Valerie Hartman with your interest.
All the best to all of you!
—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
An incredibly special highlight among the activities during the weekend was the opportunity for several of our classmates to meet our Class of 1985 Scholar, Ignacio “Nacho” Gutierrez ’25. Beth, Gabby, Diane, and Sue spent some time with Nacho and delighted in learning more about this young, gregarious first-year student with an infectious smile. Nacho hails from Mexico and is the first in his family to attend college. Though still early days in his fall term, he was already diving into all forms of campus life and especially enjoyed his “Humanities I” class. He was looking forward to experiencing the change of seasons for the first time ever, but also noted that he was unaccustomed to the cooler fall weather. To help with this climate transition, our class presented Nacho with his first winter weather accessories: a Dartmouth scarf and hat. These are sure to come in handy, as will the winter coat that another classmate has anonymously gifted to Nacho. Now that is what I call a very warm class of 1985 welcome.
We plan to keep sharing news about Nacho as he continues his journey through Dartmouth. Since our Class of 1985 Scholarship gift makes it possible for him to attend Dartmouth, we want every ’85 to feel connected to him (and Dartmouth) in recognition of the transformative impact of our collective power. In big and small ways, we all can make a difference!
On a solemn note, it is with great sadness that I share the news of the passing of Brian Goldner on October 12, 2021. Brian began his career in healthcare marketing, shifting to the entertainment industry in the late 1990s. He was most recently CEO of American toy and media company Hasbro and lived in Rhode Island with his wife, Barbara. We extend our heartfelt condolences to his friends and family.
Remember there are many ways for you to get involved with our class. Please reach out to Beth or Valerie Hartman with your interest.
All the best to all of you!
—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