Hey, ’98s! Happy 2018! I got a recent update from Brook Detterman, who reports that he and Baxter Wasson ran the Ragged 50K last summer in New Hampshire’s Sunapee region. Brook reports that “while the 50K itself was a brutal course—with about a 6,500 vertical over 35 miles—Brian Staveley managed to complete the entire three-day course, with 15,500 feet of climbing across about 80 miles. It was quite the challenge, but enjoyable in its own way and a great chance to connect with some old friends on long training runs.” Brook also shared the great news that he and his wife are expecting their first child in early 2018 (in fact, the child may have arrived by the time you are reading this!)—so Brook has promised to take a break from racing, “at least for now.” In the last several months Brook has also caught up with Rachel (Bogardus) Drew and Jon Drew, as well as Carter Jackson, among others. According to Brook, Carter has “recently escaped N.Y.C. with his family for the greener pastures of Westchester,” which, according to Carter, is a “great change of pace.” On that note, allow me to share some words from our class president, Jo (Weingarten) Golub, about the class of 1998 20th reunion, which, incredibly, is coming up in just a few months, June 15-17 in Hanover. Jo reports that, as with the past two reunions, “we are paired with the ’97s and ’99s and are coordinating with them to put together an amazing reunion—good food, activities for every age group, opportunities to see all your favorite old haunts and discover the College’s new ones. And if you need some financial assistance so you can attend, our new Granite Coalition can help you out. Look for more information in the newsletter and in separate reunion emails and letters. If you’re not getting any of that, reach out to me so we can get you sorted out. See you in June!” Looking forward to hearing from some of you, and seeing even more of you, in June!

—Jeffrey Beyer, 25 Aspen Way, Morristown, NJ 07960; jeffrey.beyer@gmail.com