Pres Brooks reports that he and Louise have just completed a fascinating trip to the Grand, Bryce and Zion canyons—and their grandson’s graduation from college.


Kendal was recently visited by members of the Hill Winds Society, a student group that works with the alumni office to further understanding of today’s Dartmouth by meeting with alumni throughout the Northeast. They’re an impressive group of young people with high ideals and a clear love of Dartmouth. 


Dartmouth cheers for: Our classmate Stan Skaug, former Dartmouth All-American basketball player, upon joining the Wearers of the Green. He was honored at a ceremonial dinner in Boston on May 16.


More cheers for the Big Green baseball team for winning its first Ivy League Championship in 22 years. And for Dartmouth alumni, No. 1 in total income 10 to 20 years after graduation among graduates of the Ivy League and 300 other colleges, says Forbes magazine. 


June 14 was President Wright’s last Commencement; Dr. Kim takes over on July 1. During Wright’s presidency (1999-2009) undergraduate faculty increased from 380 to 439; acceptance rate decreased from 21 to 12 percent; financial aid availability rose from $24.5 million to $65 million; percentage of students receiving financial aid rose from 42 to 45; percentage of students of color rose from 24 to 36; and cost to attend Dartmouth increased from $30,822 to $49,974. Congratulations to Dr. Wright for his great contributions to Dartmouth.


I’m sorry to report the deaths of L. William Seidman, Dr. Harry C. Bishop and Joseph “Bud” Miskell Jr. Our condolences to their wives and children.


—John M. Jenkins, 80 Lyme Road, Apt. 371, Hanover, NH 03755; (603) 643-2757; mmjenkins@valley.net