Hi all, and welcome to another edition of Class Notes! This issue I asked some of our classmates working in the government, public service, and education sectors to share the incredible things they are doing. I know this is but the beginning for all those listed here—and all those reading!

Ellie Mitchell is in her first year at Fordham Law. She writes: “My favorite class is legal writing, and I am hoping to pursue a career in litigation. For this upcoming summer I am applying to intern for a judge or work in public interest.”

Tyler Baum was recently elected to serve a four-year term on the borough council in his hometown of Irwin, Pennsylvania, making history as the youngest person ever elected to this office. When asked why he ran, Tyler said: “I am very passionate about revitalizing rural areas and small towns throughout Appalachia, so I decided to move home after college to make a change.” A volunteer firefighter and member of his town’s zoning hearing board, Tyler’s core priorities include combating population loss, creating a summer civic fellowship program to engage youth, establishing a recycling program alongside garbage service, and improving personnel retention within the police department.

During the day Tyler works on the corporate strategy and mergers and acquisitions team at U.S. Steel. Hailing from a long line of union steelworkers, he is proud to continue his family’s legacy in the metals industry. He also dearly misses time with his peers at Dartmouth, particularly studying at Rocky and Sanborn.

After getting out the youth vote on a U.S. Senate campaign and promoting civic education in schools, Jennifer West now serves as a paralegal at the U.S. Department of Justice in the civil rights division, where she works on issues involving enforcement of the Voting Rights Act.

Finally, an update from Mary Tobin, who is currently teaching English in a small town in the Bavarian Forest (Roding, Germany) with her Fulbright grant. She is living with a host mom and an 11-year-old host daughter and enjoys exchanging Bavarian and American culture both at home and in school. She is particularly interested in comparing German and U.S. attitudes toward sustainability and plans to apply this knowledge in a career focused on green building design and energy. Says Mary: “This opportunity is an absolute dream come true for me! It has been a pleasure living with a family and experiencing their traditions. I have also had the opportunity to travel to cities throughout Germany with other Fulbrighters and meet people from all over the world.” When asked about her time in Roding, Mary shared a fond memory from her first weekend in Bavaria: “I went hiking with my host family and family friends and spent the whole trip talking about my home and teaching English words to the kids. It was a gorgeous day, and we could see up and down the valley. At the top, we arrived at a traditional Bavarian gasthaus that bordered the Czech Republic. We enjoyed traditional Bavarian cuisine like goulash soup and weisswurst while listening to an accordion! I am incredibly grateful for this experience and am excited to spend another six months here.”

Thank you all for your service. We appreciate you and your drive to make the world a better place through your time, energy, and passion!

—Katie Goldstein, 263 W Santa Inez, Hillsborough, CA 94010; katie.e.goldstein.20@dartmouth.edu