Class Note 2003
Hi there, ’03s! As you all have probably guessed, this will be my last column, as life has gotten the best of me and I’m finding the need to simplify. Megan (Riley) Kenney has graciously offered to take over the remaining columns left prior to electing a new secretary during our next reunion. A huge thank you to her and I know that she will do a fantastic job!
Charlotte (Haldeman) Whitmore recently wrote to ask me to share information about our classmate, Maureen Ellinwood Pluvinage, who sadly passed away on September 25, 2017. Charlotte writes: In her 36 years, Maureen accomplished so much and touched so many. As those of you who knew her can attest, she was always a source of positive energy who constantly brought joy to others. She traveled the world, pushed her limits professionally and athletically, all while remaining a loving and loyal friend, sister and daughter. Maureen treasured her time in Hanover and reveled in the role Dartmouth played in introducing her to her husband, Tuckie Mathieu Pluvinage, Tu’13.
“Maureen’s family and friends are honoring her memory through the Maureen Ellinwood Pluvinage 2003 Memorial Scholarship Fund to support financial aid for Dartmouth’s undergraduate students. All gifts are appreciated, and if $50,000 is raised by June 30, 2018, the endowed fund will be established and support financial aid in perpetuity. In keeping with the high standards Maureen upheld in everything she did, her friends and family have set the more ambitious goal of raising $250,000, the current amount needed for the inaugural Maureen Ellinwood Pluvinage Scholar to be named. For those who wish to celebrate and remember Maureen with a contribution, please visit her giving website at dartgo.org/maureen-fund. We will miss Maureen forever, but know that her incredible legacy will live on, in part, through this scholarship.”
Gail Sweeney wrote in to report, “I married Boulat Bash ’01 on July 15, 2017. We met at Dartmouth and got engaged at Dartmouth (while cross-country skiing at Garipay Field), so we decided to get married at Dartmouth at the DOC House on Occom Pond. The ceremony was officiated by Andrew Heisen ’01 and we had beautiful weather for the ceremony and the photos, which were taken by Rob Strong ’04. The reception was, thankfully, inside the DOC House, as it did rain for good luck. Elliot Olshansky ’04 and Jesse Roisin ’05 served as groomsmen. And many of our Dartmouth friends celebrated with us, including Karilyn Heisen ’01, Eric Shoemaker ’01, Kathryn Shoemaker ’04, Jeremy Fineman ’01, Elizabeth Terry ’07, Dan Maxell Crosby ’02, Sarah Maxell Crosby ’04 and Laura Quayle ’06.” Congratulations, Gail!
Igor Fuks wrote in to mention that, “On September 18 my wife, Elizabeth L. Smith, and I welcomed our daughter, Valentina Lazzara Fuks Smith. Valentina is a happy and healthy family addition. Her big canine brother, our English springer spaniel Attila, is enjoying having us around more. We look forward to our first family trip to Hanover!” Maybe at our next reunion?
Can you all believe that it has almost been 15 years since we graduated? I can’t wait to see you all again in 2019 (don’t quote me on that, but I believe our turn is coming up again). It has been a pleasure serving as your secretary the past few years. I look forward to now reading the news versus writing it. Please continue to send your updates to the email below! Thank you!
—Kellee (Harper) Hanigan, 4347 Golf Bag Lane, Terre Haute, IN 47802; dartmouth2003notes@gmail.com
