1987

1987

1984-1988

Hello, fellow’87s! I hope that 2022 is off to a positive start for each of you.

Kurt Schneider and cohost Jon Ellenthal continue to build on the success oftheir podcast Smart Drivel, which has been described as “the definitive podcast for ambiguous topics.” As ofthe end of 2021 Kurt and Jon had recorded an impressive 90 episodes, with intriguing titles such as “Deceptively Named Foods,” “I Put a Spell on You,” and “Things We Can Live Without.” The podcast can be found on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

In addition to staying busy as an author and political commentator, Keith Boykin has been attending book signings and other events to support his newest book, Race Against Time: The Politics of a Darkening America. In his book Keith discusses our current political climate within the context of demographic trends projecting that America will become a “majority-minority” nation within the next generation. This is the fifth book that Keith has either written or edited.

I am very excited about our in-person “Off the Green” reunion, which will be held in Chicago on September 15-18. We hope that you will join us there and take the opportunity to reconnect and spend time with your classmates. The reunion committee has planned a variety of activities, including an architectural tour, a dinner cruise, a social justice history tour, and the always popular ’87 TED talks. Look for information about registration in a recent email from the class or look for a link on our class website. The early bird registration rate is available through February 28.

By the time this column appears in your mailbox many of us will be looking ahead to warmer days in spring and summer. I would love to hear from you about your favorite memories of our Sophomore Summer in Hanover. Perhaps even some stories that have been kept under wraps until now? I look forward to hearing from you!

—Lisa Snyder, 430 Ward Street, Newton, MA, 02459; dartmouth87classnews@gmail.com