Class Note 1957
Issue
September-October 2021
It will be nearly September when you read this, but I’m writing in May with Tom Macy’s newsletter in hand, reporting the loss of 12 classmates during the past six months. We’re down to 350, less than half the 744 we started with in 1953. We’re dwindled down to a precious few and I’m thinking “September Song.” Listen to whatever artist you want for this Weill-Anderson classic, but I’m hearing Willie Nelson.
“Oh, it’s a long, long while from May to December,” he whispers, and I’m absolutely certain we must stay connected as a class. Pete Powers, Jack Hall,and Steve Katz have just joined our listserv, class-57@listserv.dartmouth.edu, and class webmaster Allan Vendeland is encouraging us to connect to the class website as well, www.1957.dartmouth.org. You’ll find classmates discussing great issues of the day, Art Koff’s tips on aging, Herb Roskind’s Monday quarterback report, Gary Gilson’s Sunday columns for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Rod Hinkle’s musings about life in general, and a stroll with Jay Greene through a beautiful vineyard in St. Helena, California.
“But the days grow short when you reach September.” Bruce Bernstein keeps us connected to the Dickey Center with “round the girdled earth” programs sponsored by our class, as well as keeping us close to the next “Great Issues” series from the College. He’s also connected us to Steve Swayne of the music department, who unearthed a 1956 film with appearances by Howie Howland, Dan Searby, and John LaMonte.
“One hasn’t got time for the waiting game.” Bruce recently shared an exciting Jack King memoir of 10 years in Russia and the founding of his bottled water company, an adventure shared with Cinda and Tom Ely. Allan posted it on our website as well. I’m also reminded of Bob Copeland’s frequent query: “What ever happened to old what’s-his-name?” Let’s find out. And a number of you have suggested a column on class treasures. That will be the next column!
“The days dwindle down to a precious few.” Tom’s newsletter mentions possible mini-reunions, Homecoming, and a 65th reunion next year.
“Precious days, I’ll spend with you.”
—John W. Cusick, 105 Island Plantation Terrace, Vero Beach, FL 32963; (772) 231-1248; johnwcusick @aol.com
“Oh, it’s a long, long while from May to December,” he whispers, and I’m absolutely certain we must stay connected as a class. Pete Powers, Jack Hall,and Steve Katz have just joined our listserv, class-57@listserv.dartmouth.edu, and class webmaster Allan Vendeland is encouraging us to connect to the class website as well, www.1957.dartmouth.org. You’ll find classmates discussing great issues of the day, Art Koff’s tips on aging, Herb Roskind’s Monday quarterback report, Gary Gilson’s Sunday columns for the Minneapolis Star Tribune, Rod Hinkle’s musings about life in general, and a stroll with Jay Greene through a beautiful vineyard in St. Helena, California.
“But the days grow short when you reach September.” Bruce Bernstein keeps us connected to the Dickey Center with “round the girdled earth” programs sponsored by our class, as well as keeping us close to the next “Great Issues” series from the College. He’s also connected us to Steve Swayne of the music department, who unearthed a 1956 film with appearances by Howie Howland, Dan Searby, and John LaMonte.
“One hasn’t got time for the waiting game.” Bruce recently shared an exciting Jack King memoir of 10 years in Russia and the founding of his bottled water company, an adventure shared with Cinda and Tom Ely. Allan posted it on our website as well. I’m also reminded of Bob Copeland’s frequent query: “What ever happened to old what’s-his-name?” Let’s find out. And a number of you have suggested a column on class treasures. That will be the next column!
“The days dwindle down to a precious few.” Tom’s newsletter mentions possible mini-reunions, Homecoming, and a 65th reunion next year.
“Precious days, I’ll spend with you.”
—John W. Cusick, 105 Island Plantation Terrace, Vero Beach, FL 32963; (772) 231-1248; johnwcusick @aol.com