Well, the academics and the athletics of the fall are behind us. Now it is the grind of winter in Hanover with thoughts already reaching toward Green Key and spring break. Our multifaceted Zoom and in-person reunion centered about Hanover last fall was a success and our first (I believe) regional micro-reunion took place. Gathering in San Diego, ’59ers and their spouses enjoyed just being together as well as some spectacular weather. Attendees were able to visit the U.S. Navy submarine base, Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, and Cabrillo National Monument at the entrance to San Diego Bay. Others were entirely happy to sit in the sun and read or walk the waterfront.

The centerpiece event was dinner at the San Diego Yacht Club, where we remembered and celebrated those from ’59 in southern California who were no longer with us. Bob Filderman, Jim Bybee, Ron Kabot, Sutton Clark, and Bill Zebedee were all remembered as we joined hearts and hands about the dinner table. Many came from long distances—New York City, St. Louis, Missouri, and north of Los Angeles. It was so meaningful and memorable to be together and have free rein to spend quality time with those we brushed against between 1955 and 1959. It was joyful and unparalleled to be with Kurt Christiansen, Mickey Cohen, June Cohen, Robin (Filderman) Jonas, Jared Jonas, George LeFevre, Herb Schoenberg, Bob Werbel, Ellen MacVean, and Charlie MacVean.

This very important time together, with average age approaching 86, reinforced just how important our time at Dartmouth was and is. Those memories were important backdrops to the accomplishments of our classmates and in particular those who met in San Diego.

Do stay connected and let me know of your happenings or classmate encounters.

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