The November Zoom mini-reunion is behind us and a recap would be that it was an excellent update on the pulse of the campus, the Covid constraints still existing, and some opportunities to chat and catch up with classmates. One could sense that classmates were aiming to return to “normalcy” with regard to vacationing, visiting, and attending their grandchildren’s weddings. We are hopeful that future gatherings will be in person.

I also find that classmates are now more into reminiscing about their roommates than reporting on themselves. Peter Vultee from Rocklin, California, spoke of the importance of Ken Rogers to his time at Dartmouth. Although Ken has passed on, his impact on Peter remains a positive influence on his daily life. And others, such as Dick Sameth in Vero Beach, Florida, reported on the impact of the loss of his wife. Similarly, Laura Nason in Olympia, Washington,let us know how the loss of Jack Nason has been doubly felt by the Covid issues that kept the family from gathering. Elizabeth Cook in Fairbanks, Alaska, widow of John Cook, has let us know that John’s work as an archeologist has been collected and captured at the University of Alaska. Myron Lewis, M.D., is in Memphis, Tennessee, where he has retired following a career as a gastroenterologist. Between lunches with Bob Filderman, Ellen and Charlie MacVean in San Diego escaped for two weeks in Maui, Hawaii. Bob Werbel spent time in Williamstown, Massachusetts, recovering from some surgery.

Things are better. So please let me know of your post-pandemic travels and family plans—pictures or puns are always welcome. The class wants to hear of you and your future plans. Class Notes are fueled by your input. Please let me know what you are doing or what you are planning to do.

Be well and stay well!

—Charlie MacVean, 3528 Liggett Drive, San Diego, CA 92106-2153; (619) 508-4401; crmacvean@msn.com