Happy New Year, ’12s! I don’t know about you guys, but I’m having a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that the holiday season has come and gone. Wasn’t it Thanksgiving yesterday? But alas, here we are. Fall is over and winter is about to let us have it. (Please, dear weather gods, just not another polar vortex. Am I right?) Anyway, I’m going to stop my yapping about the weather and get onto the good stuff. Don’t forget, dues are still a thing. Pay up. We put them to good use, E.C.’s honor (it’s kind of like scout’s honor—go with it). Also, keep an eye out for mini-reunions. Our mini-reunion chairs always put together some great events. And, as always, updates from you guys are greatly appreciated, as are emails just to say hello. Okay, onto the updates. You guys have been up to some pretty cool things (not that I would expect anything less).


Sarah Scully has recently moved to Houston, where she is working as a reporter at the Houston Chronicle and a journalist at The Gazette. All you Houstonians out there be sure to give her a shout out and a warm welcome.


Dan Eisenson recently had his white coat ceremony at Brown Medical School, where he is currently studying. We couldn’t be prouder, Dan!


Bekey Lee started a new job at Hasbro. So if you need advice about the best new toys out there for nieces, nephews or 6-year-old cousins like me, she’s your girl.


Big ups to Andrea Daley, who just finished her first semester at UVA Law. Speaking from experience that is definitely worth a round of something—catch my drift?


Galen Barry wrapped up a Eurotrip not too long ago. Be sure to ask her all about that. Similarly, Cat Roedel is currently traveling around the world with travel buddy John Ross ’10. They recently finished up El Camino de Santiago, which is a 35-day, 500-mile pilgrimage across northern Spain. Considering I sometimes find the walk to the T-stop taxing, what Cat and John are doing is beyond impressive. Be sure to follow these two as they gallivant around the world by checking out their blog hungrytomove.com. The pictures and stories are enough to make anyone quit their day job.


Great news guys, Louisa Harrison got into nursing school and is now on the road to becoming an RN. Congrats, Lou!


A little late, but still exciting and definitely worth noting, is Nate Brakeley’s role in helping the U.S. Collegiate All-American rugby team defeat their counterpart from across the pond (Cambridge University’s team) in the first game of the two-game series in June. The U.S team went on to defeat Cambridge in the second game of the series as well. 


Last but certainly not least, Matt Gallira wants to spread the word about his startup specialty food business, The Atlantic Ave. Co. It launched about a year ago and is now taking on an undergraduate intern. How exciting. The company is based out of New York City and northern New Jersey, so be sure to check it out if you’re in the area. If you’re not, you can find more information as well as their amazing products at www.atlanticaveco.com. Show your fellow ’12 some love.


That’s all I’ve got for you guys, but be sure to keep the updates coming. I love hearing from you all. Hope all of your holiday seasons were merry and bright, and I wish y’all nothing but happiness in the new year. Here’s looking at you, 2015. Cheers!


—Kelley Crisp, 24 Ransom Road, Apt. 5, Brighton, MA 02135; kelley.a.crisp.12@dartmouth.edu