Hello, '99s! The leaves are changing again in Hanover and the class of 2015 arrive on campus as another summer comes to an end. I hope you made the most of the warm weather! I am pleased to write that there's lots of news to share with you.
First, Courtney Shuster and husband Mark welcomed their second child into the world last December. Tyler Daniel Shuster joins his big sister Sydney, who is 3.5 years old. Mark is in the human resources leadership program at GE and Courtney recently started a new job as a content strategist at Manifest Digital in downtown Chicago. The Shusters have also bought a new home in nearby Clarendon Hills, where Courtney spent her childhood.
Dave and Katie Moore also welcomed a new addition. Their son Gareth arrived on May 11, weighing in at 9.5 pounds. Gareth joins big sister Regan, who is now 2.5 years old. The Moores were living in San Francisco but recently moved to nearby Mill Valley.Congratulations to both families!
Leland Keel has exciting news of his own. He is pursuing his M.B.A. through a joint program at Cornell and the Queen's School of Business in Canada. As this is an executive course, Leland will continue living in Los Angeles but will travel to both campuses for his coursework.
In other news, Shaunda Miles is enjoying her role as director of programming and cultivation at the August Wilson Center for African American Culture in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This summer's season included performances by Ailey II, NEA Jazz Master Benny Golson, a world premiere production of Last of the Line by Tony Award nominee (and former Ali sparring partner) Samm Art Williams as well as two powerful visual art exhibitions celebrating the Romare Bearden centennial. She writes: "Thanks to Dartmouth for affording me the opportunity to study with Mr. Wilson and for preparing me to work in the field of my dreams among artistic giants." Those wanting to learn more are encouraged to stop by the center in Pittsburgh or visit them online on www.augustwilsoncenter.org.
Finally, Matthew Delaney has also found a way to pursue his creative passions. After completing his studies, Matthew wrote Jinn, a mystery novel that brings together a World War II battleship, an ancient spirit and present-day Boston police detectives. Jinn was a success, winning an International Horror Guild award and building a large readership in Germany. The 9/11 terrorist attacks and a meeting with N.Y. Police Department (NYPD) officer Brandon Del Pozo '96 inspired Matthew to join the NYPD. He's enjoyed his time on the force, working in intelligence as well as undercover in New York's Lower East Side. Matthew continues to write, having published his second novel, Golem, earlier this year. He has other novels in the pipeline, but has taken a break from police work to pursue a master's in public administration at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. Well done, Matthew!
That's all the news for now. Have a great fall!
Tony Perry
tony.perry.99@alum.dartmouth.org