Class Note 1963. Because it’s been 63 years since the class of 1963 left Hanover, the indefatigable Ed Mazer and I decided to survey our classmates. More than 150 responded. Here are some of the findings.
Class Note 1963. We have lost our 307th classmate, Dr. Gordon Weir, a leading diabetes researcher who contributed to the discovery of GLP-1 treatments for obesity.
Class Note 1963.Editor’s Note: Secretary Harry Zlokower passed away on October 21. He served his class and the College in a variety of roles, including as DAM class secretary since 1982 and as editorial board member.
Blair C. Wood ’63 passed away on December 28, 2025, in Missoula, Montana. He was born in Waterloo, Iowa, and named after his father, Blair C. Wood, class of 1930, a longtime lawyer and judge in Waterloo.
Stephen C. Francis ’63 died on April 13. Steve was from Larkspur, California, and attended Tamalpais High School, where he was class president and captain of the ski team.
Jonathan A. Gallo ’63 passed away on May 18. He was from Brooklyn, New York, and attended Haddonfield (New Jersey) High School, where he participated in golf and soccer.