Class of 2018

Hi, ’18s!

Happy fall! I am writing this column from the Boston heat wave of June and right now nothing sounds better than some crisp autumn air and crinkling leaves. We have some very exciting classmate news (including multiple weddings) to share this edition; thank you, everyone, for your submissions!

Richard Williams Jr. shared with us that after a lengthy discernment and application process, he was accepted to enter the Society of Jesus (Jesuit Order) as a novice this August in the hopes of becoming a Jesuit priest! Congratulations, Richard, on choosing your vocation and best of luck with the novitiate!

Kimonee M. Burke is returning to Hanover this fall as the 2025 Charles Eastman fellow. The Eastman fellowship is part of the provost’s fellowship program and is a two-year predoctoral or postdoctoral fellowship that aims to promote student and faculty diversity at Dartmouth and throughout higher education by supporting completion of the doctorate by scholars of Native American and Indigenous studies. Kimonee will be completing her Ph.D. in history through Brown University while in residence at Dartmouth this year.

Shannon Mukerji and Max Fliegner got married on May 31 on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Many Dartmouth friends were there to celebrate. Since both Shannon and Max are tennis players, the weekend festivities concluded with a showdown between former team members of Dartmouth women’s tennis and men’s tennis. Obviously, the women’s team won. Congratulations, ladies, and congratulations, Shannon and Max!

Ben Colello and Nora Masler were married in Chittenden, Vermont, on June 21. There were plenty of fellow Dartmouth alums in attendance for the festivities from Friday through Sunday at the Mountain Top Resort. Congratulations, Ben and Nora! We hope you had a nice time in Québec City on your mini-moon!

Lydia Jabs and Benji Spanier ’10 were married at the Old Dominion Boat Club in Alexandria, Virginia, on June 21. Many Dartmouth friends were there to celebrate! Congratulations, Lydia and Benji!

Wishing everyone well, and congratulations to everyone who shared their exciting updates. Until next time!

—Emily Choate, 406 Marlborough Street, Apartment 3, Boston, MA 02115; (603) 305-5346;
eschoate@gmail.com