Class Note 1954. Our 47-percent participation in the 2024 Dartmouth College Fund drive was the fourth highest in the field of 73 classes and brought in more than 50 percent more in this 70th reunion year than was attained by the prio
Now it is really hot again. But during February when it was cold, ’54s were connecting online at Bill White’s Big Green sports news website (njwhitehouse@verizon.net).
John Paul “Dabbo” Dabney ’54 died in August 2024, as reported by the Northern California Bluegrass Society on August 20, 2024. Dabbo came to Dartmouth from New York City and the Haverford School.
Herbert Leonard Gildan ’54 passed away on September 8, 2024, in North Palm Beach, Florida. He excelled academically at Lawrence High School and Dartmouth, where he was a member of Foley House.
Herbert J. Hillman Jr. ’54 of Stowe, Vermont, and Hanover, died peacefully on September 8, 2024, one day before his 92nd birthday. Born on September 9, 1932, in Paterson, New Jersey, to Herbert and Mabel Hillman.
Richard Derbert Lewis ’54 passed away peacefully on July 22, 2024, at Piper Shores in Scarborough, Maine. Born on July 21, 1932, Richard was raised in East Boothbay, Maine. He was predeceased by his wife of 64 years, Audrey.