Despite a legitimate offer to write a haiku about anyone who sent me news for this issue, we are light on updates. On second thought, perhaps that offer was instead a disincentive. Let me know!
Traditions, updates, and engagements in this issue of our Class Notes! Last issue I asked for contributions of Dartmouth traditions you hold dear or personal traditions with classmates that have endured since graduation.
Despite the Post-It note on my desk at work reminding me in bright pink marker “DAM content,” I’ve been a neglectful solicitor of class updates for this issue.
As I put together this issue’s column, summer is coming to a close. I hope that each of you had a wonderful few months and that you are looking forward to autumn. Below are a few updates from our classmates.
With no updates from our classmates this column, President Phil Hanlon swept in with some perfect timing. The day before this column was due, he announced the Call to Lead campaign with a dramatic email buildup that you likely received.
After receiving such meaningful responses for the last column about the importance of the Ravine Lodge in the lives of students across classes, I have the privilege to share more stories in this space.
In the last issue of the DAM I asked our class to share memories of the Ravine Lodge in light of the new lodge being completed. The lodge is near and dear to so many, and each person had many memories to share.
In October I was fortunate enough to go up to Warren, New Hampshire, for the new Moosilauke Ravine Lodge dedication. I found myself a bit nervous walking up the dirt road to the entrance.
Last week I was hiking in the White Mountains with two other alums and when we met up in the morning we realized that we had unintentionally all worn Dartmouth gear for the hike.