1986

140 Kenilworth Avenue Kenilworth, IL 60043

Our CES friend and advisor Burt Nadler encouraged each of us to choose a career in harmony with our interests, something that is fun. Unfortunately, not many folks are able to find positions as professional snow sculptors or beer pong players. Happily, though, Brad Holt has combined hobby with career. The former cocaptain of the Dartmouth fleet recently completed officer training in the U.S. Navy. Our friend has, traded in sunglasses and the rough seas of Lake Winnipesaukee for a crew cut and Cracker Jack outfit. The nature of the enemy has changed, too. No longer does he battle against dinky Yale skiffs captained by wimps, and now the foes shoot more than champagne corks. Brad reports that training wasn't always amusing but that his mother is happy that he finally learned how to properly make his bed. He also enjoyed learning to yell in a tough voice. The worst aspect was enduring several weeks without the breakfast of champions, Cap'n Crunch. How could the navy not serve the cereal promoted by the greatest sailor of them all?

While Brad roams the high seas, PaulDion soars through the wild blue yonder. Paul was recently commissioned a second lieutenant in the air force, so next time you spot him, salute.

Surely you feel secure knowing that in a few years two branches of the armed services will be controlled by Dartmouth graduates. You can also rest easily knowing that in addition to having good folks behind the big guns, your freedom, home, and hula-hoop are protected by meticulous border agents. After a recent frisking at the Canadian border, ScottSandell is not concerned about terrorists sneaking into the amber plains of grain. Scott's job with a management consulting firm required frequent travel between Montreal and Boston, his home. The border officials were suspicious about Scott's frequent crossings; maybe they thought his all-American smile was too good to be true. Our friend wasn't tortured, but he was a wee bit nervous when dogs sniffed his body and guards checked his luggage for explosives, drugs, and contraband. Fortunately he wasn't transporting any such items this time.

One of our classmates who legally meddles in drug trafficking is Terry Galvin. Terry hawks pharmaceuticals for ParkDavis in Providence. If you live within smelling distance of Brown there's a good chance that she's contacted you on behalf of the local alumni scholarship fund. If by some miracle yo haven't heard from her yet, let me warn you that she is going to ask for money. After hearing Terry's emotional sales pitch, most people will give heavily, and I'm sure you will, too.

Kirk LeCompte has been tracing his genealogy in his spare time. So far he's only traced a tree back to the time of King Tut. Kirk's most noteworthy ancestor was Twinkukom, personal chef to Cleopatra. Twinkukom invented the twinkie, which, as recently deciphered hieroglyphics prove, were quite popular amongst ancient mummiers. Much time has been spent sniffing out the perfect computer consulting job in either Boston, Washington, or Germany. In the meantime he keeps his mind sharp and the cash flowing by substitute teaching and free-lance publishing on his Mac. He also referees soccer games in which he enjoys being heckled by seventh graders and scolded by their parents.

Kirk sends word that Marion Stouffer is going bananas with her employee discount at Macy's. Make friends with Marion; if you were on her last Christmas list, chances are you hit it big. Marion is sales manager at Macy's Flatbush store. Being a sales manager isn't all commissions and discounts, as Marion learned when the stockboys skipped work during the Christmas rush, forcing her to perspire a little while unpacking crates.

Another '86 that sweats a lot is SaraGoran. Many of you will remember collapsing after Sara's aerobics classes. Now her fit body is located in Aspen, where it leads exercise classes at night and cruises the slopes during the day.

Boston must have the highest consultant to taco ratio in America. In fact, consultants might even outnumber Harvard weirdos. Add Debbie Griffin to your list of people to contact when business is bad. Debbie is living at home in order to save enough dough to buy a Porsche with all the options. Should you ever need advice on developing financial management systems for a hosptial, contact KristenThompson. Having completed an intensive training program, Kristen feels comfortable fiddling with a hospital's cash, but she still yearns for guidance managing her own estate. Her roommate, AnneHertberg, sells display booths for Outline. Kristen hopes that Anne will decorate their stark pad with an old convention booth, preferably one from a body-building display.

Gina Chiaravelotti recently struck it rich when a gallant fellow presented her with a sparkling ring. Nothing comes free in this world, and alas, now Gina is bound to John Gordon until death do them part. In the meantime, she and her future husband will enjoy many fine feasts in the New Hampshire restaurant managed by Gina.

No doubt Gina will be contacted soon by Debbie Burke. Once Debbie gets wind of Gina's gem she will surely try to sell our classmate a piece of the rock. Debbie is a loss control analyst for a Boston insurer.