Class Note 1996
Issue
July-August 2023
I hope that all our ’96s far and wide are enjoying an amazing summer! The months of spring have brought a new arrival, deep inspiration, and big life changes for a few of our classmates—all to play out in the months ahead.
First, congratulations to David Kasregis and his wife, Sara, on the birth of their son, Calvin William Kasregis. The newest member of our extended class family was welcomed into the world on March 16. The couple, whose initial wedding ceremony was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and was finally able to celebrate officially last year, will celebrate their third anniversary in June.
Kudos also go out to LeAnne Armano, who shared news that her new show Listing Large will premiere on Canadian television channel CTV Life on May 11. The show follows a couple as they juggle their growing real estate business with the personal aspects of their past romantic relationship together (and as parents). As series producer for the program, LeAnne has been based in Toronto and working for the last year to develop the show. LeAnne advises that this is “definitely not just another property show” and that the show will be heading to Roku for U.S. viewers in the fall.
Our own Maura Kelly has also been busy producing new content for the masses. The freelance writer and essayist has published multiple pieces in recent months, all covering many different topics of social relevance. In February her article titled “The Untold Story of Gun Violence in America” was featured in Harvard Public Health magazine and makes the case that gun control policies focused on preventing mass shootings could also help curb the continued rise in deaths by suicide; with suicide rates increasing more than 30 percent in the past two decades and access to a firearm a major risk factor for suicide, the timing of the essay could not be more critical. Another of her pieces that also ran in Harvard Public Health explored the growing use of “robo-companions” and technology assistants to help confront the recent epidemic of loneliness brought on by years of isolation due to global pandemic. Lastly, she had a piece released on ACEPnow.com (the website of the American College of Emergency Physicians) focused on the use and powerful effects of therapy dogs in emergency departments at hospitals. Looking forward to the continued great work ahead, Maura!
Lastly, congratulations (wrapped up in a slight veil of jealousy) to Adam Medros, who announced his last day at Embark Veterinary in favor of a six-month career sabbatical—the first time he’s taken significant time off in well more than two decades. Adam said he’s going to “spend the rest of spring and summer with my family, the dogs, a stack of books, and a bunch of other projects I’ve been compiling on a whiteboard.” Enjoy the time away, Adam, and may you find great inspiration in charting your new course!
—Garrett Gil de Rubio, 1062 Middlebrooke Drive, Canton, GA 30115; ggdr@alum.dartmouth.org
First, congratulations to David Kasregis and his wife, Sara, on the birth of their son, Calvin William Kasregis. The newest member of our extended class family was welcomed into the world on March 16. The couple, whose initial wedding ceremony was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic and was finally able to celebrate officially last year, will celebrate their third anniversary in June.
Kudos also go out to LeAnne Armano, who shared news that her new show Listing Large will premiere on Canadian television channel CTV Life on May 11. The show follows a couple as they juggle their growing real estate business with the personal aspects of their past romantic relationship together (and as parents). As series producer for the program, LeAnne has been based in Toronto and working for the last year to develop the show. LeAnne advises that this is “definitely not just another property show” and that the show will be heading to Roku for U.S. viewers in the fall.
Our own Maura Kelly has also been busy producing new content for the masses. The freelance writer and essayist has published multiple pieces in recent months, all covering many different topics of social relevance. In February her article titled “The Untold Story of Gun Violence in America” was featured in Harvard Public Health magazine and makes the case that gun control policies focused on preventing mass shootings could also help curb the continued rise in deaths by suicide; with suicide rates increasing more than 30 percent in the past two decades and access to a firearm a major risk factor for suicide, the timing of the essay could not be more critical. Another of her pieces that also ran in Harvard Public Health explored the growing use of “robo-companions” and technology assistants to help confront the recent epidemic of loneliness brought on by years of isolation due to global pandemic. Lastly, she had a piece released on ACEPnow.com (the website of the American College of Emergency Physicians) focused on the use and powerful effects of therapy dogs in emergency departments at hospitals. Looking forward to the continued great work ahead, Maura!
Lastly, congratulations (wrapped up in a slight veil of jealousy) to Adam Medros, who announced his last day at Embark Veterinary in favor of a six-month career sabbatical—the first time he’s taken significant time off in well more than two decades. Adam said he’s going to “spend the rest of spring and summer with my family, the dogs, a stack of books, and a bunch of other projects I’ve been compiling on a whiteboard.” Enjoy the time away, Adam, and may you find great inspiration in charting your new course!
—Garrett Gil de Rubio, 1062 Middlebrooke Drive, Canton, GA 30115; ggdr@alum.dartmouth.org