Hello Cannon Dial Elm Alumni! I hope you all enjoyed your summer. The Officers returned to campus this week to prepare for the semester ahead. There is a lot for students to look forward to including a Welcome Back Barbecue, our annual Rave Night, and a Friday Night Lights Football Tailgate. I will be sure to share highlights from these events and more throughout the semester.
Leveling up 21 Prospect Ave
While the clubhouse has been a bit quieter without the students, various restoration projects were underway to keep the building in pristine condition. As Chuck highlighted in his summer newsletter, the exterior has been repointed to improve the building’s longevity. The Crane Room has also undergone some repair. These projects would not be possible without support of our generous alumni – we greatly appreciate your contributions!
The Officers have also facilitated various upgrades to the club. The Social Chairs and House Manager have revamped the lighting systems in the basement and added a regulation sized pong table with the Cannon Moose logo on it. We also added a breakfast only espresso machine which students are really excited about!
The Class of 2023: What’s Next?
Jackson Emus joins Duke Baseball, adding depth to the team’s bullpen.
India Weir heads out west to the University of Washington for a final year of Cross Country & Track where she will run alongside her sister.
Page Lester will join the nationally ranked UNC Cross Country and Track team for her 5th year of competition and contribute to their pursuit of a national title.
Serena Starks will play softball for the University of Illinois.
Alexis Laudenslager has chosen to pursue a masters degree at Notre Dame and continue her softball career with the Fighting Irish.
Ryan Langborg will be playing basketball for the Northwestern Wildcats.
Keeshawn Kellman will head south to join the Florida Gulf Coast University basketball team for his last year of college basketball.
Konrad Kiszka has elected to play an additional year of basketball at NYU.
Solveig Neunzert will be using her final year of eligibility and playing ice hockey for the University of Minnesota.
Quincy Monday has returned to Princeton as an assistant coach for the wrestling team.
Noteworthy Fall Alumni Events
9/23: Young Alumni Networking Brunch, 12 – 2 PM. Afterwards, Football has a home game vs Bryant University at 3 pm. Please RSVP here !
10/17 – 10/21: Homecoming Weekend. Be sure to support fellow Gunners in their athletic contests over the course of this special weekend! More details will be released by the university regarding homecoming festivities.
- 10/17 – Women’s Soccer vs Bucknell, 7 PM
- 10/20 – Women’s Hockey vs Yale, 6 PM
- 10/21 – Football vs Harvard, 1 PM
- 10/21 – Women’s Hockey vs Brown, 3 PM
- 10/21 -Men’s Soccer vs Brown, 4 PM
Paint “da Moose”
In the summer of 1987, Bradley “Jon” Holland ’89 painted the iconic Moose on the wall of Dial Lodge. 35+ years later, “da Moose” is still being used on club paraphernalia as seen on last year’s House Parties t-shirt. The Moose was used in DEC in the 1990s as well. Sadly, Jon passed in 2019.
Spearheaded by Jon’s brother, Steven Holland ’88, and friends Al Gayle ’88– and Ralph Wright ’88, we are going to bring the Moose back, both as a fitting tribute to Jon – and a reminder of our youthful days at the club. Contributions to this campaign will help us support efforts to get the “da Moose” painted back on the wall – near the taproom, of course. Very few things remain on campus for 35 years. If you have wandered around at reunions, thinking “where did this building come from?” you know what I mean.
If you remember “da Moose,” please make a donation. You can click here to make a contribution and in the Special Instructions – please list – Paint “da Moose” to direct your support to the Paint da Moose campaign.
We plan to have a celebration and official unveiling around the Yale Football game on November 11!
That is all for now! We are so excited for school to start and for our incredible members to bring their energy to the club once again.
With love,
Kate
Cannon Dial Elm Club 