Class Note 2006

Hi, ’06s.

Thanks to all of you who are on the frontlines, behind the scenes, and lending a helping hand during the coronavirus pandemic. We deeply appreciate you.

It was great to hear from those who wrote in, and it has been so nice to catch up with so many ’06 friends virtually while we stay at home.

In an event to connect our class virtually during this time, in May, the talented Bill Quirk played a piano concert over Zoom. All ’06s were welcome to join, chat, and catch up between songs. It was Bill’s birthday and he played a number of classics as well as the alma mater.

Michael Mina, assistant professor of epidemiology at Harvard, has been quoted extensively by news outlets during the pandemic on measures to control the spread of the virus. Charlie Deutsch was practicing veterinary medicine in Tucson, Arizona, and provided curbside service for his patients. Both Michael and Charlie shared their knowledge in an ’06 class forum where classmates sought to learn more about how to best protect their families and loved ones.

Dan Oberlin, M.D., was named a partner at Golden Gate Urology and continues to care for the urologic cancer needs of the Bay Area during the Covid-19 crisis. Dan and his wife, Pisey, recently had their second child, Beau Thomas Oberlin, in November. 

Silas St. James and his wife, Kelsey, welcomed their daughter, Juniper Hope, on February 13. Juniper, big brother Ansel, and big sister Kirie make a wonderful family. They live in Gilmanton, New Hampshire. 

Irina Kholkina was married to Miguel Sousa Lobo in Guincho, Portugal, in August 2019. The ’06s in attendance included Shaunak Mewada and Anjali Vithayathil, who also gave the maid of honor speech. On January 31 Irina and her husband welcomed their son, Máximo José. He joined their family of six and is loved and spoilt by his older siblings and Irina’s stepchildren Inácia (10), Micá (9), and Gaspar (7). 

As always, you can view Class Notes online at 2006.dartmouth.org/classnotes. On our class website you can also pay class dues, learn more about class efforts, and read about other ’06s who have been featured in the news. I look forward to hearing from you for future columns!

—Cindy Tsai, Synchrony Financial, 222 W. Adams St., 27th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606; cindaaay@gmail.com