1989

1989

We’re a year out from our next reunion—35th! The theme is “Where the ’89s Are” and I can’t wait. We’re sharing it with ’88s and the ’90s, so stay tuned for more information. Antonia Rutigliano Nedder is our reunion committee chair and already people are excited to return to Hanover June 13-16—mark your calendars! If you’re interested in volunteering, let me know—happy to connect you with Antonia or the committee groups.

What am I looking forward to at reunion? I’m eager to connect with other ’89s as well as ’88s and 90s; see the renovation progress on the Hop and the newly renovated Dartmouth Hall; enjoy good authentic Thai food at Tuk Tuk Thai (in the basement where 5 Olde used to be—it’s on my #nedsgoodeats list); some version ofthe different bands reuniting on the Green between Second Hand Jam, NRO, and The Distractions; try the maple vanilla soft-serve with maple sugar crumbles at McNamara Creamery; and see the wildflower plantings our class sponsored. That’s just a small amount of what I’m looking forward to—what are you looking forward to?

We’re about to be empty-nesters, with our younger daughter off to University of California, Davis, in September. I’m looking forward to traveling more, both to New Jersey to see my mom and to Tokyo to see hers, as well as friends in between. What have you ’89s who are now empty-nesters done with your free time? Enquiring minds want to know.

Please continue to reach out to other ’89s to connect, share stories, or tell me you’re coming to reunion in June!

—Ned Ward, 2104 Graham Ave., #B, Redondo Beach, CA 90278; ned@nedorama.com