Greetings from the great class of 1947. In 1943 we had approximately 185 civilian freshmen, with the V-12 consisting of about 865 Navy and Marine enlistees. Needless to say, there was a slight interruption for many classes. This epistle is being written at the end of October and our 70th reunion is still fresh in the writer’s memory. The reunion classes of 1942, 1947 and 1952 were put up by the College at the Hanover Inn for two nights, with a well-planned schedule of speakers and events. We were joined by three sprightly members of the class of ’42. The College told us early on to come and just enjoy the weekend, and for this to happen they loaned us their best people from the alumni relations office. Thanks to Angela Stafford ’91, Ray Garcia, Dee Dee Roy-Deyo and Lisa Bates—the whole class is in your debt for making this happen.

The weekend was especially rewarding for this old jock. Phil Segal and I went to the Friday night football game against Holy Cross. Dartmouth won in overtime because Holy Cross missed a field goal. A great game is always enjoyed from 50-yardline seats—especially a win! Phil and I walked back to the inn from the stadium to find members of the class of 1952 arriving by bus! They were more than a little chagrined.

As noted earlier, we are all saddened to lose our class president, John Trethaway, and class secretary, Don Page. They served us well for almost 20 years. In the next newsletter, our editor, Liz Sistare, will cover the reunion as well as list the new slate of class officers. She will include the Green Card for you to fill out if you have information you want published.

We are also saddened to report the death of Edward H. Churchill of Lake Worth, Florida, and John Amorosino of New Britain, Connecticut.

—Joseph D. Hayes, P.O. Box 697, Rye Beach, NH 03871; (603) 964-6503; jhayes697@yahoo.com