Class Note 2020
Issue
September-October 2020
Hi, ’20s, and congratulations! While our time together at Dartmouth came to an early, unprecedented end, I have never been more proud of the tireless efforts of our class and community. I’m so excited to see how we all continue to positively affect the world as alumni.
For the next five years I’ll be updating you on all of the fun, awesome, and inspiring things our classmates are doing. Please send your updates to me to highlight in the next Class Notes column at dartmouth20classnotes@gmail.com. Whether you’re moving to a new city, starting a new career, or simply spending time with other ’20s, I hope you share your many achievements with me so that we can all celebrate them together.
Many ’20s developed innovative solutions or pivoted the focus of current organizations to address problems created or revealed through the twin crises of the global pandemic and anti-Black violence.
Amy Guan cofounded Give Essential, a platform that allows individuals to donate extra household items to essential workers. As of early June, Give Essential had raised more than $300,000 and had more than 100 volunteers across the country.
Uma Ramesh founded Health Access for All three years ago to raise money for organizations addressing health disparities in the United States. Since then it has raised more than $6,500, recently donating to Covid-19 relief and Black Lives Matter organizations.
James MchLaughlin, Clay Kirwood, and Nate Stuart raised $22,000 for Feeding America through their Covid-19 mustache fundraiser.
Sam Greenberg worked in the Upper Valley as an emergency medical technician.
Angelina Choi solicited her Dartmouth community to raise more than $11,000 for Black Lives Matter charities.
Morgan Mason and Kennedy Mason founded Heartfelt Cases, a phone case company, and have raised hundreds of dollars for at-risk communities during these difficult times.
Other classmates earned prestigious academic scholarships.
Garrett Muscatel was awarded a Knight-Hennessy scholarship to pursue a J.D. at Stanford Law School.
Sarah Pearl was awarded a Marshall scholarship to study physics and environmental studies in the United Kingdom.
Katrina Keating, Sloane Sambuco, Sabena Allen, Mychaela Anderson, and Mary Tobin were awarded Fulbright scholarships and are pursuing English teaching assistant positions and graduate education abroad beginning in January 2021. Mary noted that she “applied to Germany because I fell in love with the country” on her Berlin language study abroad.
And many of our peers will continue their athletic journeys in professional or college capacities.
Isiah Swann signed an NFL contract with the Cincinnati Bengals and Niko Lalos signed an NFL contract with the New York Giants. Says Niko: “Thank you to the team, my coaches, and other ’20s for helping me make this opportunity possible!”
Several cross country and track and field athletes will continue their student-athlete careers, running for other universities while pursuing graduate studies. Cha’Mia Rothwell will run at Duke, Sean Laverty will run at the University of Oregon, Henry Raymond will run at Arizona State University, Lauren Sapone will run at the University of Notre Dame, and Georgia Fear will run for the University of Virginia. Says Georgia: “I’m so thankful for my time at Dartmouth and the moments I’ve had with my teammates. I’m excited to learn more and improve—and for the warmer weather!
Many thanks to everyone who wrote in. Wishing you all the best of luck as we navigate our early 20s in this turbulent world. I can’t wait to celebrate our accomplishments during our in-person Commencement! Until then, FaceTime will have to do.
—Katie Goldstein, 263 W Santa Inez, Hillsborough, CA 94010; katie.e.goldstein.20@dartmouth.edu
For the next five years I’ll be updating you on all of the fun, awesome, and inspiring things our classmates are doing. Please send your updates to me to highlight in the next Class Notes column at dartmouth20classnotes@gmail.com. Whether you’re moving to a new city, starting a new career, or simply spending time with other ’20s, I hope you share your many achievements with me so that we can all celebrate them together.
Many ’20s developed innovative solutions or pivoted the focus of current organizations to address problems created or revealed through the twin crises of the global pandemic and anti-Black violence.
Amy Guan cofounded Give Essential, a platform that allows individuals to donate extra household items to essential workers. As of early June, Give Essential had raised more than $300,000 and had more than 100 volunteers across the country.
Uma Ramesh founded Health Access for All three years ago to raise money for organizations addressing health disparities in the United States. Since then it has raised more than $6,500, recently donating to Covid-19 relief and Black Lives Matter organizations.
James MchLaughlin, Clay Kirwood, and Nate Stuart raised $22,000 for Feeding America through their Covid-19 mustache fundraiser.
Sam Greenberg worked in the Upper Valley as an emergency medical technician.
Angelina Choi solicited her Dartmouth community to raise more than $11,000 for Black Lives Matter charities.
Morgan Mason and Kennedy Mason founded Heartfelt Cases, a phone case company, and have raised hundreds of dollars for at-risk communities during these difficult times.
Other classmates earned prestigious academic scholarships.
Garrett Muscatel was awarded a Knight-Hennessy scholarship to pursue a J.D. at Stanford Law School.
Sarah Pearl was awarded a Marshall scholarship to study physics and environmental studies in the United Kingdom.
Katrina Keating, Sloane Sambuco, Sabena Allen, Mychaela Anderson, and Mary Tobin were awarded Fulbright scholarships and are pursuing English teaching assistant positions and graduate education abroad beginning in January 2021. Mary noted that she “applied to Germany because I fell in love with the country” on her Berlin language study abroad.
And many of our peers will continue their athletic journeys in professional or college capacities.
Isiah Swann signed an NFL contract with the Cincinnati Bengals and Niko Lalos signed an NFL contract with the New York Giants. Says Niko: “Thank you to the team, my coaches, and other ’20s for helping me make this opportunity possible!”
Several cross country and track and field athletes will continue their student-athlete careers, running for other universities while pursuing graduate studies. Cha’Mia Rothwell will run at Duke, Sean Laverty will run at the University of Oregon, Henry Raymond will run at Arizona State University, Lauren Sapone will run at the University of Notre Dame, and Georgia Fear will run for the University of Virginia. Says Georgia: “I’m so thankful for my time at Dartmouth and the moments I’ve had with my teammates. I’m excited to learn more and improve—and for the warmer weather!
Many thanks to everyone who wrote in. Wishing you all the best of luck as we navigate our early 20s in this turbulent world. I can’t wait to celebrate our accomplishments during our in-person Commencement! Until then, FaceTime will have to do.
—Katie Goldstein, 263 W Santa Inez, Hillsborough, CA 94010; katie.e.goldstein.20@dartmouth.edu