Hello, ’19s! I hope you’ve been having a great fall and a great beginning to the holiday season! Due to the publication world’s schedule, however, I am writing this column in late August. This means that all I have been thinking about is ways to enjoy the outdoors. To celebrate this summer weather I asked our class to share favorite outdoor memories, either more recent or from our time on campus.

Jonathan Lu wrote, “It’s been more than a year since we graduated, and I must admit that’s the same amount of time since I’ve done something crunchy. Being quarantined has helped me recognize how special the great outdoors are at Dartmouth. I’ll always remember the awesome kayaking trip that Manny Akosah, Ryan Monasch, and I went on during senior week.”

We also have some personal updates from several ’19s.

Julia Feinstein started medical school this fall at the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine. Julia has been spending time with several other Dartmouth alumni who are first-years, including Kevin Xu ’18 and David Oh ’18.

Zachary Bygum was recently accepted to the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to pursue a master of education in curriculum and instruction. He will also be teaching full-time at Providence Day School this fall.

Congratulations to Victoria McCraven, who has joined the Saint Louis Art Museum as the 2020-21 Romare Bearden graduate museum fellow. The fellowship aims to expand the number of underrepresented professionals working in art-related fields in museums, galleries, nonprofit organizations, and universities. Victoria was also selected as a 2019-20 U.S.-U.K. Fulbright postgraduate grantee to complete her master’s in history of art at the University of London School of Oriental and African Studies. The class of 2019 can’t wait to see the amazing things you’ll do in the art world, Victoria!

Madeline Omrod shared that she was laid off from her job working for an education company in early May due to the company’s loss of revenue caused by the coronavirus. She spent the summer nannying two wonderful young boys during the day and waiting tables in the evening. Madeline learned a lot about human nature and how to treat others with kindness in the wake of a worldwide pandemic while waitressing. Thank you, Maddy, for sharing your story and reminding us to look for the positives in all situations!

Finally, Sarah Kennedy shared updates about a bunch of friends: “Happy birthday to Io Jones. Sadly, 23 will not be the same celebration as 20 during Sophomore Summer. Tara Gallagher has been diligently informing her friends on the progress of her sourdough starter via a daily livestream. Whatever keeps you going, Tara! Julia Krass cannot wait for Zoom class this fall. Sera Tuz is doing a great job training for her upcoming half marathon, even if it will be virtual! On the other side of Zoom class, Chloë Conacher is heading into another year of teaching. Lindsey Renner accomplished her summer goal of memorizing the tasting notes of Harpoon’s Hazy IPAs. Olivia Lantz continues to impress us with her surfing skills, which get better each day. I’m just waiting for more friends to get some sense and move out to Colorado.”

Thank you to everyone who shared updates! If you have news to share, you can always reach me at dartmouth2019classnotes@gmail.com, send a message to my personal email, or contact me through social media.

—Morgan Lee, 417 Grand St., Apt. D1705, New York City, NY 10002; morganwlee@gmail.com