Mort Kondracke writes: “Age is catching up to me—heart, spinal stenosis, balance issues—but docs have done wonders, so I feel very grateful, and for Marguerite, who’s a bit younger, healthier, and a fantastic partner. Otherwise, I still write and yak on politics.” Art Coburn is enjoying life in Seattle and working on another novel, Murder in Madrona, while building a website for his first novel, Murder in Concrete. Alex ter Weele is fighting a sciatic nerve that pins him to a chair. Fortunately, it does not interrupt his writing: His latest publication, Sir Alex Talks Soccer, is available anywhere books are sold. Larry Dingman is still more or less functioning, seeing a lot of his friend Gayla, walking daily, and playing trombone in a few musical groups. He talks to Bob Luce often. Bill McClung’s narrative (see March newsletter) on his and Andy Paul’s sophomore year roomies John Goyette and Ken Johansen was right on point. Andy didn’t know he was an intellectual then and appreciated Bill bringing it up. Yes, they were an eclectic group and, interestingly, all ROTC cadets who served in the three different services. On their way to trout fishing in the Great Smoky Mountains, Gail and Bob Derderian enjoyed a visit with Mary and Dave Farnsworth in Asheville, North Carolina. Our graduating scholar Sarrah-Ann Allen ’23,known to the class by her well-received attendance at Homecoming meetings, was chosen as a marshal for Commencement. “Motivated to improve efficiency and promote equity in health care delivery in Jamaica, Sarrah-Ann came to Dartmouth to engage in experiences to learn and grow academically, spiritually, and socially. She was grateful to be a Presidential scholar and Great Issues scholar, to improve her mathematical modeling skills, and think deeply about global health issues. As a Black Legacy Month co-chair, president of NAACP at Dartmouth, undergraduate adviser, and in Christian communities and the Council on Student Organizations, she enjoyed working to build a supportive community for students to feel connected to their faith, cultures, and other students while advocating for the resources they needed to excel.” We wish her success in her future endeavors.

—Sid Goldman, 78575 Avenida Ultimo, La Quinta, CA 92253; (305) 849-0475; sidgoldman@gmail.com