1992

Unless you are one of the many readers who immediately and eagerly flipped to the back of die Magazine to read this column, you have probably noticed that this issue is dedicated to "Dartmouth's Gifts to the World." To round out the special theme, the editors asked the secretaries to focus their columns on classmates who have, since graduation, touched the lives of others. I find this particularly challenging due to the fact that we have been working not even two years since June 1992, and have had little chance to do our share of good . . . yet. Perhaps we will, in the future, expand our knowledge and use the skills that we learned at Dartmouth to create a better place for everyone. My column is devoted to the future, and the contributions that will surely be made by the class of' 92.

Gifts come in many forms, and lives can be touched by a variety of people in a variety of professions. By the time we gather for our 5Oth Reunion in 2042, many lives will be saved, enhanced, improved, and entertained by members of our class.

In the lifesavers category belongs the long list of medical students who are devoting the better part of the next decade to becoming the best doctors they can be. Our thanks go out to these people, who will someday provide us with the cure for cancer or the common cold: Leslie Segal, Craig Smith, Robin Kalish, Holly Johnson, Glenn Hoar, Lou Klieger, Adrianna Bravo, Dave Chang, Kim Isaacs, Mai Tran, Anne-Corinne Beaver, Cait Brennan, Jack Ko, Suzanne Pesce, Ajeya Joshi, Andre Gauri, Todd Gorman, Wendy Libby, Geoff Kunz Mike Phy„ Sung Choi, Pam Zachar, Vanessa Kitzis, Jon Rettman (I think) ... the list goes on.

Our children will someday thank the teachers who gave of themselves so that others' lives may be improved. Those who may someday be known as great educators include: Betsy Cowles Kosky, Bill Scott, Maria Vasquez, Chantelle Wood, Courtney Dickinson, Jennifer Sandoval, Julia Kenerson, kathie Calkins, John Round, Sarah Pettus (overseas), Wendy Crumbine, Dave Aznavorian, Lori Jacobs, Kristin Knies, Amy Nauss, Tina Mabley, and again, there are many more.

Although many people live from day to day without allowing their lives to be enhanced by the art surrounding them, a few of our classmates have made art the focus of their lives, and they promise to bring it to others as well. Our artists include Nnamudi Mokwunye and Andrea Higgins, both painters, and numerous musicians such as Jud Dean, Chris Bingham, Jeff Owens, Bill Thomas, and Phil Blackford, to name but a few.

Last of all, let's not forget those who in their own ways contribute to world peace. The Olympics have always been heralded as peaceful competition among the world's countries, and the 1994 Winter Olympics have come to a close. I managed to spot '92 Olympians Cammy Myler (women's luge) and Nina Kemppel (cross-country skiing) during the televised coverage, but couldn't find Carl Swenson, also a cross-country skier. These three athletes went through hours of rigorous training and tough qualifying races to earn positions on the U.S. Olympic team. Congratulations!

Of course, I've forgotten to mention classmates who should be included in the above categories. Please accept my apologies, and let me know who you are!

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