Class of 1972

Dear, ’72s, give a rouse for David Watters, elected for his seventh term to serve in the N.H. Senate. David, a Democrat, is the uncle of Fox News host Jesse Watters. My niece Gwyn Prentice ’96 used to babysit Jesse, who lived next door in Philadelphia. As an aside, Gwyn’s son, Wesley Atterbury, also son to Andy Atterbury ’96, will be in the Dartmouth class of 2029.

Gary Shanley, Gary Dicovitsky, Bob King, David Friend, and Wayne Young got together in Hanover recently and spent time with Star Johnson ’70.

Please plan on visiting Charleston, South Carolina, October 10-12 for a ’72 mini-reunion. Demetry Papadopoulos and Dave Engle are spearheading this event to a great spot and historically significant area. Demetry and Dave have wonderful events planned, including a cruise and dinners.

During a recent family reunion in West Palm Beach, Florida, Peter Broberg joined my family for pre-dinner drinks. I introduced Peter to my oldest brother, Miles, and enjoyed listening to Peter and Miles discuss baseball personalities. Miles has owned three minor league baseball teams and has bid on six major league teams.

I enjoy seeing Gary Shanley and Hans Stumm in Naples, Florida, on a regular basis and expect to see other classmates, including Casey Vear, during the winter and spring season.

Jack Manning has become one of the biggest travelers of our class and recently traveled again through Southeast Asia. The quiet guy from Montana has truly come out of his shell.

I recently have been in touch with Chuck Leer, who celebrated his 75th birthday on January 28. Chuck and Mary spend winter months in Marina Del Rey, California. Thankfully, the recent wildfires, which ravaged the Los Angeles area, did not endanger Chuck’s winter home.

Have a good start to spring.

—Shel Prentice, 2311 Tradition Way, #102, Naples, FL 34105; shelprentice72@gmail.com