1990

It is with great regret that I report to you the death of Barbara Mcßane Harper in a kayaking accident on February 27. She was on an outing with friends on the Lewis River in Yacolt, Wash.

Barbara touched many of our lives during her time at Dartmouth. She was an economics major. She was a member of the women's varsity crew team, KKG, and the Student Assembly, played the cello with the Dartmouth Symphony, and participated in Freshman Trips. She worked in the Freshman Office. During her senior year, she was an intern with the ORL. She contributed to life at Dartmouth through her participation on the Committee on Student Life and Student Center Committee.

After Dartmouth Barb's insatiable spirit and her love for life's experiences and challenges helped her grow. In Portland, Ore., Barb continued to develop her athletic talents, winning triathalons, competing in marathons, racing bicycles, and kayaking. She studied the cello, had tea once a week with an elderly woman to practice her French, and remained active with Dartmouth as an Oregon Club representative. She volunteered her time to The Nature Conservancy, speaking to community groups on that organization's behalf.

Barb's last job was as a trainer on outdoor rope courses at Project Adventure in Portland. She led a variety of groups, from business people to "at risk" youths, through intensive outdoor rope courses to help facilitate team-building and personal achievement.

It is evident from conversations with those who knew Barbara that she had a special gift for inspiring those she knew to push beyond the limits they had imposed upon themselves and their lives, and to savor every minute of every day.

More than 200 friends joined Barb's parents and brother in a memorial service in Portland, Ore., on March 3 to honor Barb's life. Those present recounted their personal memories of Barb. Additional services followed in Ipswich, Mass., and Alexandria, Va. Obviously, Barb's effect on others was profound and intense. We have lost a dear classmate and friend.

Barbara's family has established a memorial fund at Dartmouth to directly benefit the women's crew team. It is hoped that support for the fond will allow for the purchase of a new four-person rowing shell, which will make the team eligible for an event it can't currently compete in. If all goes well, the shell will be dedicated next June at our Fifth Reunion. You can mail contributions to The Barbara McBane Harper 1990 Memorial Fund, c/o Melanie N. Norten Director of Stewardship, Dartmouth College, Fleet Bank Building, 63 South Main St., Hanover, NH 03755.

In other news this month, Jon London wrote to say he has "finally made my move to get off Long Island." He is now an associate at Mitsubishi Trust and Banking Corp. in New York City.

David Williams is finishing his third successful season in the NHL, currently playing for the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. He and wife, Pamela, have been joined by son Christopher Ryan, born November 30. He measured in at six pounds, 15 ounces, 21 inches.

Adam Bookbinder returns to Boston in September to work at a law firm after clerking for a Federal Court of Appeals judge in Boise, Idaho. He's been eating lots of potatoes lately, and welcomes anyone in the area to look him up. "Not too many Dartmouth people out here," he adds. My heartfelt thanks to Kim Walsh '90 and Ann Smolowe '80 for their help in completing this month's memorial to our classmate. And finally, my apologies to those who have sent letters during the past several months. You will be published. My "in" box (formerly a puff-up tissue dispenser) is overflowing right now. Keep writing, though for there's plenty of room left in the fall issues.

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