Class Note 1961
Issue
March-April 2025
In mid-October 2024 Pete Bleyler, producer and director of the class of ’61 mini-reunionsfor approximately the past five years, with three mini-reunions per year, completed his first mini-reunion program for the fiscal year ending June 30, with this one being a hybrid of live on-campus meetings and offsite Zoom. As usual Pete was assisted by Harris McKee for his technical expertise and by Maynard Wheeler for his executive and administrative talents. Also contributing was an interesting classmate session comprised of Mort Lynn and Larry George as well as both classmate and non-classmate sessions moderated by Pete Bleyler, Nyla Arslanian, Hop Holmberg, and Denny Denniston. Once again, the subject matter for each segment and the ’61 classmates, faculty members, members of the College’s administration, or outsiders involved in each segment were well rehearsed and presented well.
Congratulations to Gim Burton and others of equivalent age within their six-piece band, which is still very active and playing together regularly.
Much is happening these days, on and off the Dartmouth campus and higher education in general. The issues have all emerged at federal, state, or local levels. However, most have not been resolved at any level, with political and other external influences involved.
First is the issue of free speech at Dartmouth and other colleges and universities, private and public. Where is this issue headed and how will it get there in written form and in practice?
Second is the issue of future admissions procedures and restrictions at Dartmouth and other Ivy League and other high-quality colleges and universities. Should preferential treatment be given or even be allowed to minorities, outstanding athletes, legacies, under-educated students, students with special (professional, artistic) abilities, students with physical, mental, emotional disabilities, etc.?
Third is the issue of the unionization of student-athletes and other specialty students (such as professional or amateur actors) in the future.
Should these issues be discussed at the class level now so that our understanding, thoughts, and opinions can be considered and possibly consolidated into viable recommendations and actions at the proper time in the future?
—Victor S. Rich, 94 Dove Hill Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030; (516) 446-3977; richwind13@gmail.com
Congratulations to Gim Burton and others of equivalent age within their six-piece band, which is still very active and playing together regularly.
Much is happening these days, on and off the Dartmouth campus and higher education in general. The issues have all emerged at federal, state, or local levels. However, most have not been resolved at any level, with political and other external influences involved.
First is the issue of free speech at Dartmouth and other colleges and universities, private and public. Where is this issue headed and how will it get there in written form and in practice?
Second is the issue of future admissions procedures and restrictions at Dartmouth and other Ivy League and other high-quality colleges and universities. Should preferential treatment be given or even be allowed to minorities, outstanding athletes, legacies, under-educated students, students with special (professional, artistic) abilities, students with physical, mental, emotional disabilities, etc.?
Third is the issue of the unionization of student-athletes and other specialty students (such as professional or amateur actors) in the future.
Should these issues be discussed at the class level now so that our understanding, thoughts, and opinions can be considered and possibly consolidated into viable recommendations and actions at the proper time in the future?
—Victor S. Rich, 94 Dove Hill Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030; (516) 446-3977; richwind13@gmail.com