Hello, ’05s. Happy holidays and new year. I hope everyone is well as we start 2015. I unfortunately need to start off this year by sharing some sad news regarding the death of our classmate Patrick Risha, who passed away on September 17, 2014. For those who did not know Pat, he was a government major, member of both the football team and Gamma Delta Chi and, above all, a proud father and Dartmouth alum. He is survived by his son, Peyton, and many close family members, including his brother-in-law Richard Walton ’06. For those who are inclined, donations to Peyton’s college plan can be made in Pat’s honor by sending a check payable to “PA 529 Plan—Peyton Risha” and mailed to 2055 Lake View Drive, Belle Vernon, PA 15012. His friends and family thank you in advance for the support.


In other news, and keeping in the spirit of our November/December Class Notes, there are several other wedding and baby announcements to update you all on. In terms of weddings, Victoria Corder married Tony Langelier in April; Daniel Hassouni married Sarah Isbey ’08 in May; Kristy Charbonneau married Conner O’Keefe in June; Kim Rosensteel married Tim Sullivan in July; Kelly Thomason married Mike Self in July; Lindsay Ferstandig married Ray Sandza in September; Jason Edgar married Julia Baxter ’06 in September. Congratulations to all of you!


The class of 2036 also continued to grow with the arrivals of Kai Bredeche to Sabrina Singh and Jean Bredeche ’03; William Gregory to Katherine (Kannenberg) and Aaron Gregory; John Bevilacqua IV to Abigail (Davidson) and John Bevilacqua; Dylan Bernstein to Ashley (Barton) and Andrew Bernstein; Oliver D’Annolfo to Sarah (Sanborn) and Casey D’Annolfo; Mariel Calder to Jenny (Kunkel) and Ben Calder. Congratulations, moms and dads!


Have a great winter and keep the updates coming everyone.


—Matt Nicholson, 4545 MacArthur Blvd. NW, #201, Washington, DC 20007; mtnicholson3@gmail.com