Trav Newton ’68

Dan McGilvray and Trav Newton rode the Huntington Trail last January on Alum Day through rain squalls, snow on the ridge, and a rainbow over the valley. In memory of nurse Betty Saunders, they ask classmates who took photos of ’68 who visited her at her home last June to please send images to us, […]

J. Brooks Crawford ’51

Since Brooks Crawford would have been the only member of his class to attend his 65th reunion, he skipped that reunion and instead attended the 65th reunion of the class of 1953, his brother’s class. He enjoyed spending time with his many good friends from that class as well as friends from other reunion classes. […]

Natalie Selzer ’08

In summer 2016 three of us from the class of 2008—Meredith Dworkin, Douglas Land, and Natalie Selzer—reconnected in the old Thacher way: during a weekend camping trip (this time with a car full of snacks parked nearby and something other than water in our Sierra Cups). Our outdoor excursion in San Simeon, California, brought back […]

Tom Bard ’72

After nearly 36 years as a Geologist for Chevron, I am ready to begin my new adventures in retirement (hiking, biking, traveling, and golfing with other fellow Toads). I’ve been really fortunate to have had the opportunity to live in, travel to, and experience so many different countries, cultures, and personalities throughout my career. Karen […]

Sarah Lavender Smith ’86

The 100-mile Western States Endurance Run is to ultrarunning what the Boston Marathon is to marathoning—rich with history and prestige, with strict qualification standards and a slim chance of gaining entry. After four years of qualifying and trying to gain a spot through the event’s lottery, Sarah Lavender Smith CdeP 1986 finally got the chance […]

Sarah Lavender Smith ’86

Following the adages “do what you love,” “follow your passion,” and “make work more like play,” I started a business as a personal running coach to supplement my work as a writer for Trail Runner magazine. I coach adults of all levels, for distances ranging from the 5K to 100 miles and multi-day stage races. […]