Class Note 1953
Neil Isaacs has added two new books to his already not unimposing bibliography. His new novel, The Doaker’s Story, is all about sports and journalism and has received rave reviews. The other book is The Package and the Baggage, a guide for couples based on his 20 years of clinical experience. I expect to review them later on.
Cynthia and Dave Donovan have put the call out for their annual Ski ’53 Day. It will take place at Sunapee on February 10 with the downhillers meeting at the mountain at 9:30 a.m. Skiers and non-skiers will rendezvous at the Donovans’ home for après ski cocktails, adventure stories and fireside chats after which they are all off to an early dinner. Overnight guests are welcome at Chez Donovan.
Cathy Callender once again organized the annual holiday luncheon at the Yale Club on December 16. Twenty people enjoyed a most convivial lunch. Fred Whittemore emceed the event as each participant was asked to offer to our classmates his personal comments and observations.
On the same day, in another venue, the Hanover Inn, another annual holiday luncheon was in full swing. Under the aegis of Bonnie and David Siegal, this gathering welcomed 40 guests, among whom was College president Jim Yong Kim. President Kim spoke of the financial state of the College. Donna Reilly arranged the entertainment, which consisted of piano playing by Dennis Thron’s son, David, who never disappoints, and a wonderful performance by Marita and Len Gochman, who created a hilarious skit in addition to rewriting “My Favorite Things” from The Sound of Music to fit the occasion. Four shopping bags of food and $350 were raised for the Haven and a good time was had by all.
The entire class offers its prayers and good wishes for the speedy and complete recovery of our president, John K. Springer.
Sadly I must report the deaths of the following: Douglas Cassel, Phil Elbert, Bud Orr, Sherwood Silitsky and Sid Widrow. I offer the sincere condolences of our class to their families.
—Mark H. Smoller, 4 Schuyler Drive, Jericho, NY 11753; (516) 938-3616; dartmark@gmail.com
