Class Note 2004
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March-April 2026
Class Note 2004. Hi, ’04s! Happy early spring! I hope this note finds you well. And fingers crossed many of you are beginning to experience a little more sunshine throughout your day. With spring breaks and spring holidays around the corner, I recognize we are all likely balancing multiple obligations all at once. But let’s try to find a little time to stop and smell the roses as well as catch up with our Dartmouth friends both here and in real life.
To that end, Paul Marino shared that the documentary film started by Cazimir Liske prior to his death is in postproduction with Academy Award-winning Milkhaus. The feature film titled, Dear Hector, Love Ivan, is about radical forgiveness and the extraordinary life of Hector Black. To finish postproduction and distribution, though, at least $50,000 must be raised. Class of ’04s who would like to make a tax-deductible contribution may do so through the Denver Film Society website. And thank you, Paul, for this update!
Let’s raise a glass to Victor McConnell, who is publishing his first book this year, When Even the Bones Have Thinned, which is a collection of short stories. Bravo, Victor!
I am also happy to report that Cynthia-Marie O’Brien, who is living in New York City in Astoria, Queens, is a senior editor at a financial-tech company, where she recently won an “Excellence as a State of Mind” award for being “an extraordinary force in elevating the standard of creative excellence.” Cynthia-Marie is also working on a nonfiction manuscript and would love to connect with any classmates in the area. Well done, Cynthia-Marie, and best of luck on the manuscript!
Last but not least, please congratulate Bruno Carvalho as his book, The Invention of the Future: A History of Cities in the Modern World, was published this past January. Any ’04s in the Boston area, feel free to toast Bruno in person, as he would love to hear from you!
As we gain a little more light and time, I wish you all a warm and wonderful spring and look forward to catching up again closer to summer. Until then, enjoy the sunshine and stay well, ’04s!
—Johanna Thomas, 14 Logan Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20005; johannarthomas@gmail.com
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To that end, Paul Marino shared that the documentary film started by Cazimir Liske prior to his death is in postproduction with Academy Award-winning Milkhaus. The feature film titled, Dear Hector, Love Ivan, is about radical forgiveness and the extraordinary life of Hector Black. To finish postproduction and distribution, though, at least $50,000 must be raised. Class of ’04s who would like to make a tax-deductible contribution may do so through the Denver Film Society website. And thank you, Paul, for this update!
Let’s raise a glass to Victor McConnell, who is publishing his first book this year, When Even the Bones Have Thinned, which is a collection of short stories. Bravo, Victor!
I am also happy to report that Cynthia-Marie O’Brien, who is living in New York City in Astoria, Queens, is a senior editor at a financial-tech company, where she recently won an “Excellence as a State of Mind” award for being “an extraordinary force in elevating the standard of creative excellence.” Cynthia-Marie is also working on a nonfiction manuscript and would love to connect with any classmates in the area. Well done, Cynthia-Marie, and best of luck on the manuscript!
Last but not least, please congratulate Bruno Carvalho as his book, The Invention of the Future: A History of Cities in the Modern World, was published this past January. Any ’04s in the Boston area, feel free to toast Bruno in person, as he would love to hear from you!
As we gain a little more light and time, I wish you all a warm and wonderful spring and look forward to catching up again closer to summer. Until then, enjoy the sunshine and stay well, ’04s!
—Johanna Thomas, 14 Logan Circle, NW, Washington, DC 20005; johannarthomas@gmail.com