Class Note 1956
Issue
Sept - Oct 2016
During the class of 1956 60th reunion, close to 100 classmates (175 with spouses, etc.) returned to enjoy a variety of enjoyable events and lovely weather in Hanover. Dave Stackpole, the reunion chairman, deserves a rousing cheer for his hard work and excellent planning. Notable moments included an interesting and often funny presentation by Woody Fraser, interesting remarks by John Van de Kamp and the reading of poetic limericks by yours truly. For the first time ever the Dartmouth administration, in the person of President Hanlon, made note of my poetic efforts with some very laudatory remarks.
I interrupt to announce that the Barbary Coast Jazz Band is marching up Main Street and around the Green followed by Berkeley Roth. We all bow our heads in solemn tribute as one more classmate is added to the list of those who have passed on and were called out individually at a memorial service in Rollins Chapel during reunion.
Alan Friedman also deserves recognition for his work in planning an excellent post-reunion program. Eighteen classmates and spouses made the trip to Stowe, Vermont, for a stay at the Stowe Mountain Lodge. This was a superb venue with superior rooms and wonderful service—even better than the Trapp Family Lodge of previous reunion extensions. A magic show and slide presentation titled “My Life in Magic” was enjoyed by all and this was followed by a terrific cruise on Lake Champlain with a most enjoyable lobster dinner.
It was announced during the class meeting that the College will pay for expenses at our 65th reunion in 2021, including a stay at the Hanover Inn. We thus have a tremendous incentive to remain vertical for the next five years and show up for the 65th.
In remembrance of the reunion so enjoyed, I close with the first stanza of “At Reunion.”
Special times when our class will convene,
At reunion—return to the green;
Old friendships renewed,
Dartmouth spirit imbued,
Love surpassing all years in between.
—Joel D. Ash, P.O. Box 1733, Grantham, NH 03753; (603) 863-3360; jash_125@comcast.net
I interrupt to announce that the Barbary Coast Jazz Band is marching up Main Street and around the Green followed by Berkeley Roth. We all bow our heads in solemn tribute as one more classmate is added to the list of those who have passed on and were called out individually at a memorial service in Rollins Chapel during reunion.
Alan Friedman also deserves recognition for his work in planning an excellent post-reunion program. Eighteen classmates and spouses made the trip to Stowe, Vermont, for a stay at the Stowe Mountain Lodge. This was a superb venue with superior rooms and wonderful service—even better than the Trapp Family Lodge of previous reunion extensions. A magic show and slide presentation titled “My Life in Magic” was enjoyed by all and this was followed by a terrific cruise on Lake Champlain with a most enjoyable lobster dinner.
It was announced during the class meeting that the College will pay for expenses at our 65th reunion in 2021, including a stay at the Hanover Inn. We thus have a tremendous incentive to remain vertical for the next five years and show up for the 65th.
In remembrance of the reunion so enjoyed, I close with the first stanza of “At Reunion.”
Special times when our class will convene,
At reunion—return to the green;
Old friendships renewed,
Dartmouth spirit imbued,
Love surpassing all years in between.
—Joel D. Ash, P.O. Box 1733, Grantham, NH 03753; (603) 863-3360; jash_125@comcast.net