Project '90

Growing up in northern Maine, Henry Haggard couldn't wait to dig into all that Exeter -- and the world -- had to offer. Especially food. After Brown, he roamed from France to Korea and the Dominican Republic until he passed the U.S. Foreign Service exam and embarked on a career that put him at the center of several major world events. Hear about his adventures, and what he's up to now, i...

Rayenne Chen gets personal about the unexpected turns in her life: Divorce, her daughter's childhood cancer diagnosis, a rocky start to her real estate career. She and Kakki Reynolds Lewis -- Exeter roommates senior year until their friendship breakup -- talk about resilience and living a purpose-filled life. Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

Antigone Parker Parrish talks to Kakki Reynolds Lewis about her transformation from a socially driven, misbehaving high school student to finding her passion for women's health as an OB Gyn practicing in Denver. Tig shares the turning point that sparked her interest in reproductive health care and discusses the joys (and challenges) of raising girls. Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.co...

Mark Elbroch shares his journey from being expelled by Exeter in December of senior year to becoming one of the world's experts in mountain lions and the subject of the new documentary "Heart of a Lion." He takes Kakki Reynolds Lewis from his angry, alcohol-fueled 20s to becoming a father of twins and advocating for the reintroduction of pumas across North America.  Any and all feed...

Hallie Flint Gilman begged her mother to let her attend Exeter. She brings that same passion to friendships, rowing, coaching, teaching, parenting, her legal career in the energy industry, and (we're guessing) the next chapter: An entrepreneurial venture around prefab housing. She talks with Kakki Reynolds Lewis about her recent "gap year" and more. Any and all feedback to bshactman...

Kakki Reynolds Lewis back in the interview chair, this time with multiple nominee Michelle Gucovsky Chasin to talk about the power of being seen as an adolescent, the legacy of generational trauma, diving into hard conversations, Judaism, and more. As always -- warmth, insight and nostalgia abound.  Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

Brian Shactman snags the mic back for an episode to talk to his former dormmate, Francois Nguyen, who actually has the status of a one-name classmate. Francois. Cois. Talented. Stylish. And oh, so engaging. His journey -- whether it be to Exeter or to the music industry or to industrial design -- is as captivating, dynamic and authentic as anyone we know. Please listen, enjoy and share.  Any and a...

Our class movie star, Alessandro Nivola, talks about his Exeter experience, building a career in theater/film, balancing work and family with wife Emily Mortimer, and watching his son Sam follow in his footsteps. Hear what Sandro and Kakki Reynolds Lewis took from the 35th reunion and hope for in the 40th!   Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

For Qazi Fazal, acceptance to Exeter meant a winning lottery ticket. He shares with Kakki Reynolds Lewis about the path from his home country of Bangladesh to a satisfying education, investment banking career and the opportunity to live a life of purpose with his family in New York City.  Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

How does a public school kid from a small town north of Boston end up at Exeter, Amherst, and then become a broadcast journalist covering three Olympic Games, the World Cup, the Super Bowl, the World Series and presidential primaries for ESPN, MSNBC, CNBC and more -- only to end up living a stone's throw from another boarding school? Follow the windy road as we turn the tables on Project &apo...

The ONE class member who still lives on campus! So many surprises to this conversation as Nick was enigmatic to many of us (me). Did he know people viewed him as the smartest kid at Exeter? Yes. But that doesn't mean he liked it ... or did he? Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

What a life! From Vermont to Exeter to Connecticut to Vermont to New York to L.A. to Morocco, Samuel Dowe-Sandes is living an amazing and dynamic life. I did not know him well, but I new him enough to sense his positive energy and self confidence -- still the case. Such a great conversation. Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

Andre came from Sao Paulo to PEA for two years. And he was my roommate! An exceedingly thoughtful intellectual, Andre reflects on PEA and life in Brazil (with his 4 sons!).  Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

Brilliant, brave and totally transparent (I couldn't find a third good "B" word to keep the alliteration going.) Could have talked to her for days. Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

What can you say about John Palfrey? He runs a multi-billion dollar foundation, was a Harvard dean, as well as school head for the enemy (Andover) and just so happens to be a wonderful guy. It should be annoying -- but it's not! Another amazing conversation, and message to the Exeter board: Give him a call ;-) Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

Lara sits atop the publishing world, but there is SO MUCH more to her journey than books and a brilliant mind. We delve into her time at Exeter but also do a deep dive into becoming a mom in her 40's and how that impacts life in her 50s. Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

Part of the infamous/legendary Main Street crew, Ira has had a tremendous career in banking. But did you know that Exeter was NOT his first choice? What?!?! In his own unique, edgy and humorous way, we learn about his journey to and through Exeter and why he's going to work until they tell him he can't. Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

Robert's journey to Exeter is fascinating, and his life experience since is another example of the full range of paths that members of the Class of '90 have taken. It was such a joy to talk more with someone in one day than I had in my full lifetime.  Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

Our 1989-90 Class President has led quite the life. We catch up with the legendary Newy and learn what he's been up to -- and even teases us about the things he CAN'T tell us. SUCH an enjoyable half hour. Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

Belinda Tate leads one of the largest museums in the United States, and her journey is an amazing one -- from North Carolina to Exeter to Yale and beyond. She's a life-long learner with a unique perspective on life at Exeter. Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com

Una has done so much for Exeter, from class officer all the way to the Board of Trustees. She's also done so much for her family, including her daughter and autistic twin boys. Hear more about her journey and who she nominates for Episode 2. Any and all feedback to bshactman@gmail.com