Our 65th reunion is three months away. As of late April, more than two dozen classmates intended to come, according to John Stearns, who is fearlessly following in the late Punchy Thomas’ footsteps as best he can. Come on along! We’re looking to reach six dozen for the September 19-21 festivities.


Slade Gorton is still active fulltime, running around the country lobbying and serving on interesting national commissions. Slade touts Washington State’s redistricting commission, which has four voting members, including him. With an even number of Republicans and Democrats, the unique entity forces compromise as there is no tie-breaker. Slade has our reunion on his schedule.


Class president Ray Truncellito reports that two classmates have made six-figure gifts to the College. On a much smaller scale, 33 ’49ers and widows contributed to the Dartmouth figure skating team. That all started when Paul Woodberry and a few others talked to the late Mike McGean a couple of reunions ago about his lifelong hobby. Paul carried the ball. His granddaughter later starred on the team, which Mike’s daughter Loren ’92 coached for a while.


Quent Kopp has retired as a judge and politician, but writes enough California-oriented letters to the editor as well as occasional columns to keep him busy and then some. Jay Urstadt is his Sancho Panza.


Paul Barnico passed away on March 2 at his home in Beverly, Massachusetts. Paul spent 37 years in the aircraft engine business with General Electric in Lynn, Massachusetts, where GE stood for “great engines.” In retirement he spent 26 years on the Beverly Airport Commission. Paul is survived by son Paul ’86 and daughter Karen Lee, to whom the class send its condolences.


Help wanted: I’ve done my five years on this column and need a replacement. It’s a great way to stay in touch with classmates, especially if you use email (which I don’t). Any volunteers? Call Ray Truncellito at (603) 624-4209.


—John Adler, 75 Silo Circle, Riverside, CT 06878; (203) 622-9069; 203) 637-3227 (fax)