Class Note 1943

Economic times are tough, but Dartmouth has received a record number of applicants this year—21,700—a 15 percent increase compared to the last year. Dartmouth has need-blind admissions and now provides free tuition for students from families making less than $75,000.


Congratulations to classmate Henry Keck on his new book, How Design Changed America, based on Henry’s 50 years in product development and machine design. Advice from Warren Buffett didn’t hurt.


The class received warm thanks from Daniel Kim ’14 for making his scholarship possible.


Steven L. Waterhouse’s book, Passion for Skiing, about Dartmouth’s contribution to skiing, was the source for an article in the winter issue, 2011, of Ski Patrol Magazine. The article highlights the fact that Dartmouth held the first college Winter Carnival, the first collegiate ski race, the first slalom (1925) and downhill races (1927) and was the originator of the national ski patrol and persuaded Gen. George C. Marshall to create ski troops before World War II. These troops became the 10th Mountain Division. When enlistments were sought, “An astonishing 5 percent of the [Dartmouth] student body signed up, making Dartmouth the largest single contributor of manpower to the U.S. ski troops.”


Dartmouth was blessed with beautiful weather and lots of snow for the 100th anniversary of Winter Carnival. An ice castle adorned the center of the Green and a Carnival Ball, not held since 1932, was reinstated. Unfortunately Dartmouth came in second to the University of Vermont in the two-day skiing events.


We’re sorry to report the deaths of Howard Thomas, Bill Maeck and Jim Knoepfler. Condolences to their families.


—John Jenkins, 80 Lyme Road, Apt. 304, Hanover, NH 03755; (603) 643-2757; mmjenkins@kahres.kendal.org