Gr88 classmates shared compelling stories of challenges, exciting research, and cool experiences. They made us laugh. They made us cry. Most of all, they shared with us their humanity and demonstrated why we are Better Together, our 30th reunion theme.
This event could not have happened without the contributions of a lot of classmates. Thus we send our many thanks to:
- Lee Asher Prince and Charlie Wheelan for co-chairing these reflections and stories;
- Rachel Dratch for moderating the event;
- Catherine Briggs for putting her Galaxy S9 to good use and capturing the videos on this page (promotional consideration paid by Samsung 🙂 ); and
- Our presenters for sharing their stories and making it so real for the class. Many have said that our presenters provided the glue that brought everyone together and made the weekend special.
1. Rachel Dratch
Introduction
2. Jeff Green
Nostalgia & Why You Made the Right Decision to Come to Reunion
3. Patrick Rutty
How Uber Saved My Life – A Story of Failure and Survival
4. Ed Gray
The Struggles with Diabetes
5. Taylor Thomas
A Family Health Crisis and Perspective on the Value of Support from D’88 Friends Old & New
6. Randi Barshack
How to Sound Genuinely Smart About Artificial Intelligence in Eight Minutes or Less
7. Sue Rheingold
Breakthroughs in Pediatric Oncology
8. Cari Jackson Lewis
The Power of Community … and Mothers-in-Law Are Always Right
9. Bill Gifford
Spring Chicken
Can’t wait for our 35th to continue this great tradition! A fabulous way to bring our class back together.