Class Note 1998
Issue
Jan - Feb 2019
Hello, fellow ’98s. Let me begin by congratulating Dartmouth on the big anniversary. Looking good at 250! And some news of my own: On September 1 my wife, Evelyn, and I welcomed Martha Cate Galletti into the world. We are overjoyed, as Martha and big brother Louis, age 2, are happy and healthy.
In honor of the milestone, Brad Jefferson wrote of a tradition shared by ’98s on the football team. Each year they try to meet at a game to cheer on their teammate and NFL assistant coach Matt Burke. Matt is now defensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins. As I write, Matt’s Dartmouth teammates plan to join him at the Dolphins’ game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on November 11. The following gaggle of ’98s plans to attend along with Brad: Ken Bollens, Will Harper, Erik Swanson, Lloyd Lee, Damon Blechen, Forest Wester, Kevin Ritter, Dave Regula, Jason Cecchini, Trevor Keenan, and Dominic Lanza. This last ’98 has news of his own: On September 6 Dominic was confirmed to be a U.S. District Court judge for the District of Arizona.
John (Yalcin) Anderson checked in from San Diego, where he moved in 2010 after finishing law school. About one year ago he started a tax representation firm, which keeps him busy. John has also been keeping up with Dartmouth’s current football team as it continues its outstanding play. For John it brings back fond memories of attending home games as an undergraduate.
Also writing in from the San Diego area, Lani (Sipe) Curtis shared that she is the new director of development at the Oceanside Museum of Art, a San Diego museum that exhibits contemporary southern California artists. Lani loves the museum and the work—as an art history major, she is excited to once again work with art. Lani recently visited Dara Denberg in New York City. Dara is a partner at the law firm Latham & Watkins. The two ’98s shared a wonderful weekend catching up and seeing lots of art.
In other ’98 southern California art news, Mark Brosseau recently exhibited his work in Los Angeles at Tiger Strikes Asteroid, an artist-run space that builds community through art. Mark moved from Philadelphia to Greenville, South Carolina, about two years ago. He lives with his wife and two dogs and he teaches at Clemson University and the Greenville Center for Creative Arts.
Matt Wakeman, who is still in Philadelphia, wrote that he is staying busy growing an analytics consulting practice with a software engineering company. For the past five years Matt has been the president of the Dartmouth Club of Philadelphia, the 2014 and 2018 winner of the Dartmouth Alumni Large Club of the Year Award. Matt wrote that he runs into Elizabeth Magner every once in a while and the two catch up about everything.
I have so enjoyed reconnecting and hearing what is going on with the class of 1998. Please drop me a line to update me on whatever is going on, personally, professionally, or otherwise.
—Gabe Galletti, 4000 Utah Ave, Nashville, TN 37209; galletti@gmail.com
In honor of the milestone, Brad Jefferson wrote of a tradition shared by ’98s on the football team. Each year they try to meet at a game to cheer on their teammate and NFL assistant coach Matt Burke. Matt is now defensive coordinator of the Miami Dolphins. As I write, Matt’s Dartmouth teammates plan to join him at the Dolphins’ game against the Green Bay Packers in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on November 11. The following gaggle of ’98s plans to attend along with Brad: Ken Bollens, Will Harper, Erik Swanson, Lloyd Lee, Damon Blechen, Forest Wester, Kevin Ritter, Dave Regula, Jason Cecchini, Trevor Keenan, and Dominic Lanza. This last ’98 has news of his own: On September 6 Dominic was confirmed to be a U.S. District Court judge for the District of Arizona.
John (Yalcin) Anderson checked in from San Diego, where he moved in 2010 after finishing law school. About one year ago he started a tax representation firm, which keeps him busy. John has also been keeping up with Dartmouth’s current football team as it continues its outstanding play. For John it brings back fond memories of attending home games as an undergraduate.
Also writing in from the San Diego area, Lani (Sipe) Curtis shared that she is the new director of development at the Oceanside Museum of Art, a San Diego museum that exhibits contemporary southern California artists. Lani loves the museum and the work—as an art history major, she is excited to once again work with art. Lani recently visited Dara Denberg in New York City. Dara is a partner at the law firm Latham & Watkins. The two ’98s shared a wonderful weekend catching up and seeing lots of art.
In other ’98 southern California art news, Mark Brosseau recently exhibited his work in Los Angeles at Tiger Strikes Asteroid, an artist-run space that builds community through art. Mark moved from Philadelphia to Greenville, South Carolina, about two years ago. He lives with his wife and two dogs and he teaches at Clemson University and the Greenville Center for Creative Arts.
Matt Wakeman, who is still in Philadelphia, wrote that he is staying busy growing an analytics consulting practice with a software engineering company. For the past five years Matt has been the president of the Dartmouth Club of Philadelphia, the 2014 and 2018 winner of the Dartmouth Alumni Large Club of the Year Award. Matt wrote that he runs into Elizabeth Magner every once in a while and the two catch up about everything.
I have so enjoyed reconnecting and hearing what is going on with the class of 1998. Please drop me a line to update me on whatever is going on, personally, professionally, or otherwise.
—Gabe Galletti, 4000 Utah Ave, Nashville, TN 37209; galletti@gmail.com