During the 72 years that we have been part of the Dartmouth alumni family, we have reported in this publication on hundreds of our classmates, their families, their friendships, their accomplishments, and their support of the College. There are fewer than one hundred of us still in the fold, plus a strong support of widows and partners. Unfortunately, one classmate who will not be able to join us is Tom Fenton. Tom passed away in mid-July in California at age 94 and his remembrance may be found in the online edition of the alumni magazine. Tom led an amazingly interesting life and surely it was both exciting and substantial. After graduating with honors as an English major, Tom made the next logical move: He spent nine years as an officer in the U.S. Navy, serving on destroyers, mostly in European waters. He then joined The Baltimore Sun, serving as a correspondent, first in his hometown and then as bureau chief in Paris and Rome. In 1970 Tom joined CBS News and, for 34 years, became well known to all with his assignments as a foreign correspondent and bureau chief in Rome, Tel Aviv, Paris, London, Moscow, and other locations of international significance. His reporting on world events was frequently seen on the evening news until he retired in 2004. CBS considered him to be the “dean of foreign correspondents.” For his efforts, he received many journalistic awards, and we thought it worthwhile to step outside the lines and recognize his contributions to news reporting. A great guy; a fine life. If you would like to learn more, just Google “tom fenton.” You won’t be disappointed. As we close out 2024, we wish all of you the very best in good health for 2025 and suggest you mark your calendars for mid-September 2027, the date of our 75th, and final, class reunion. It’s just 33 months away. How’s that for optimism! Stay well and stay in touch.

—William Montgomery, 11 Berrill Farms Lane, Hanover, NH 03755; (603) 643-0261; wmontgod52@aol.com