Class Note 1962
Issue
November-December 2021
It is hard to believe that our 60th reunion is less than a year away! Once again reunion chairs Dick Brooks and Bill Pierce are gearing up to make this a special occasion for all classmates, spouses, widows, sons, and daughters. So put aside these dates: June 13-16, 2022. We want you all to come. Progress reports will be forthcoming in the coming months as to featured events, and we welcome any suggestions for events or speakers you might like to have. Questions should be directed to Bill at wcpierce@att.net.
Frank Kehl reports a ’62 sighting of revered music critic, New Yorker Bob Christgau (www.robertchristgau.com) on the August 22 CBS Sunday Morning show, commenting on physician-musician Rich Kruger’s dual life. Bob exemplifies the lucky individual whose life’s work and passion melded.
Steve Reid writes: “Bill Carpenter’s latest book, Silence, is a beautifully written novel with a compelling story. I’ve been a fan since reading The Wooden Nickle. Bill had a 50-year-plus career as a college English teacher and really knows how to use the English language to the fullest.”
I’m pleased to report the appointment of Charlie Giersch’s widow, honorary class member Mary Vic Giersch, as assistant secretary. Her appointment reflects the class’ desire to encourage participation by wives and widows in class activities. If there is interest, mayordomo Dan Tompkins has agreed to establish a dedicated listserv for our cherished women. If interested in joining the listserv or willing to volunteer for class duties and assignments, please write david@davidlsmith.com.
We mourn with Wendy and Jim Blair the death of their daughter, Hillary, who died of breast cancer on June 19 at age 40. We are also saddened by the tragic death of David Feingold’s wife, Heather Peters, who was struck by a car while bicycling on April 24. Both Jim (jamesblair@gmail.com) and David (ophidianfilms@hotmail.com) have asked me to express their thanks for the many warm notes of condolence received.
I regret to report the deaths of Charles L. “Chuck” Simpson of Encinitas, California, on May 8 and Robert C. Herz of Brooklyn, New York, on November 7, 2020.
—David L. Smith, RR4 Box 225B4, Galveston, TX 77554; (775) 870-2354; david@davidlsmith.com
Frank Kehl reports a ’62 sighting of revered music critic, New Yorker Bob Christgau (www.robertchristgau.com) on the August 22 CBS Sunday Morning show, commenting on physician-musician Rich Kruger’s dual life. Bob exemplifies the lucky individual whose life’s work and passion melded.
Steve Reid writes: “Bill Carpenter’s latest book, Silence, is a beautifully written novel with a compelling story. I’ve been a fan since reading The Wooden Nickle. Bill had a 50-year-plus career as a college English teacher and really knows how to use the English language to the fullest.”
I’m pleased to report the appointment of Charlie Giersch’s widow, honorary class member Mary Vic Giersch, as assistant secretary. Her appointment reflects the class’ desire to encourage participation by wives and widows in class activities. If there is interest, mayordomo Dan Tompkins has agreed to establish a dedicated listserv for our cherished women. If interested in joining the listserv or willing to volunteer for class duties and assignments, please write david@davidlsmith.com.
We mourn with Wendy and Jim Blair the death of their daughter, Hillary, who died of breast cancer on June 19 at age 40. We are also saddened by the tragic death of David Feingold’s wife, Heather Peters, who was struck by a car while bicycling on April 24. Both Jim (jamesblair@gmail.com) and David (ophidianfilms@hotmail.com) have asked me to express their thanks for the many warm notes of condolence received.
I regret to report the deaths of Charles L. “Chuck” Simpson of Encinitas, California, on May 8 and Robert C. Herz of Brooklyn, New York, on November 7, 2020.
—David L. Smith, RR4 Box 225B4, Galveston, TX 77554; (775) 870-2354; david@davidlsmith.com