Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all! Yes, I know it’s not considered proper to offer a specific reference to one of those holidays, but when we were growing up and for many years afterwards we made these greetings to one and all. As I write this in late October in Virginia, the trees are still showing their bright colors (but not as bright as New Hampshire) and most days are still warm. But as you read this the snows and the north winds will be descending on Hanover. Who can forget her sharp and misty mornings?

Many of us belong to discussion groups of various kinds. Although not a member, Steve Katz joins the residents of an assisted living group, many in walkers or wheelchairs, for their weekly meeting called “What Sup?” When the moderator passed away, Steve became the group leader. He says it’s reminiscent of Great Issues, and that the study and soul searching he has done has been “truly a life-changing experience.”

News once again is sparse this issue. I’ve written and talked to many of you asking you to send me news of your activities. For many classmates, the ’57 notes column is the major contact they have with the College and source of information about the class. Please help us all keep in touch and drop me a short note soon.

The sympathy of the class is offered to the families of recently deceased classmates John Colenback, Blaine Miller III, John Stempel and Harrington “Hanny” Mason. May they live on in our memories.

—Bruce Sloane, 124 Hull School Road, Sperryville, VA 22740; (540) 987-8859; bsloane@wildblue.net