Dartmouth Class of '14 Sendoff 8/29/10

New members of the Dartmouth Class of 2014 were invited by Dartmouth DEDs Linda and Jeff to meet with current students and recent alums . The students and parents also met with some members of the Dartmouth Alumni Association of Silicon Valley.

After a time to become acquainted, Jeff and Linda led a session where current students provided advice for the first years and everyone had a chance to ask questions. George Hamma provided some information for parents and invited them to become involved in DAASV.

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Photos (C) 2010 George Hamma.

Driving in Los Gatos, a typical banner for a Dartmouth event identifies the venue.
Green and white balloons help.
Arriving members of the Class of 2014 and their parents become acquainted.
Jeff Crowe greets the new '14s.
Linda Swenberg greets some parents.
Everyone gets to know each other on the patio.
Drinks and snacks were provided.
Everyone was able to find a topic of interest.
Greeting more '14s and parents
The '14s get to know each other
Current students give the '14s some pointers.
Linda and Jeff led the introductions of current students, invited for the occasion, and '14s..
The '14s had a few questions about what was ahead for them.
The current students shared their experiences and recommendations.
The Class of 2014
After the more formal interactions, everyone went back to sharing and interacting.
Celebrating a good event.
A Dad and his '14 at the end of a good evening.