James Edward Van Amburg of New York, NY died of a cerebral hemorrhage in July. Jim came to the College from Cathedral Preparatory in Erie, PA. He received his degree in English with honors and was a Choate Scholar. He earned his MA in Comparative Literature at Columbia University and was recognized as a University fellow. His Doctorate in Education came from Stanford University. He was Head of Winward School in White Plains, NY since 1999. Previously Jim was Director of the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools in Chicago, IL, and Superintendent of Schools for The Carlisle School District in Massachusetts. Active in alumni affairs, Jim served as Regional Chair, Class Agent, Reunion Committee, and Class Secretary (1987-97). He is survived by his wife Penelope, son Noah, daughter-in-law Kim, son Nicholas '99, mother Mary Catherine Hosack, sisters Kate Van Amburg and Christine Juskewycz, and brother David Van Amburg. The Class extends its sympathies to the family. Dartmouth Alumni Magazine, January/February 2006.