Class of 1971

Our supercharged 55th reunion is coming up on June 15-17, 2026—next year! Cochairs Tony FitzPatrick and Jim Rager report that reunion committee members Dave Brooks, Jack Burnett, Dan Clouse, Ted Eismeier, Steve Hoverman, Alice Reno Malone, Jeff McElnea (developer of our new logo!), Willis Newton, Jerry O’Brien, Kathy Rines, and others have been hard at work for months in developing initial plans to meet our class’ simple goal: to have more attendees (classmates, widows and widowers, friends, family) have more fun than any others at any 55th reunion in the history of Dartmouth—period. We can dothis. Please mark your calendars. Pre- and post-reunion activities may also be available—stay tuned to your email, “Dartmouth Class of 1971” on Facebook, and new class website, dartmouth71.org (courtesy of Roger Prince) for updates. Tell your friends. Most of all, please plan to be there! If you have any questions at any time—especially regarding mobility, accessibility, finances, or guests—please feel free to confidentiallycontact committee chair jckburnett@aol.com. See you here!

As usual, Willis Newton is one of my staunch reporters. From him I learned that there was another fabulous mini-reunion in Naples, Florida, in April. Arranged and hosted by the quartet of Yola and Jim Rager and Julie and Tony FitzPatrick, the usual activities of boating, golf, dining, and fellowship were enjoyed on warm days under clear skies. In attendance were 14 classmates, nine spouses, and 10 or so family and friends.

I regret to report we have received notice of the deaths of the following classmates: Charles R. Paul Jr. August 20, 2024; Gary Gaspar December 8, 2024; and Russell Leigh Adams January 8. Obituaries will appear in the online DAM.

The “Age to Engage” is here! Go to www.dartmouth71.org and click on “class engagement” to see what’s up.

—Alice Reno Malone, 834 Colridge Drive, Charlottesville, VA 22903: tammyarm@aol.com