We begin this column with the sad news that Larry Laster, who has been our polestar for our class’s volunteer efforts aiding Ukrainian refugees in Romania, has died. He was diagnosed with a brain tumor after being treated for a serious fall and its sequelae. Our deepest condolences go to his wife, Maria, and family. He and his family have made such a positive impact on the lives of thousands of people impacted by this regrettable war. On a positive note, we report on the skiing adventures of classmate Duncan Hughes, who missed his opportunity to tell his tale during our Zoom meeting of March 31 that featured interesting and significant travels we have made through the years. Although Duncan was reared on the packed powder of New England, he subsequently transferred his allegiance to the fluffy stuff of the West. Eventually, during some 15 annual skiing seasons in the Wasatch Range, he became an integral part of the Gang of Old Fart Skiers (GOOFS). This past winter they were joined by Bill McGregor. Our poetry Zoom meeting on May 31 featuring original poetry was a spectacular and, to some, a surprising success. Some 27 classmates came together to hear poems read by their ’64 authors. Our poets were Bob Bartles, Mike Parker, Hugh Savage, Bruce Kuniholm, Wendell Smith, and posthumously Ron Schram (read by his old Michigan friend Bob MacArthur). This and prior Zoom sessions are available on the class Facebook page. Your co-secretaries are actively considering other specialized events for future Zoom sessions. Do let us know a topic that you would like us to feature. Best regards.

—Ray Neff, 3685 Fairway Dr., Norton Shores, MI 49441-7016; (616) 551-8595; rkneff@gmail.com; Robert C. Goodman Jr., Kaufman & Canoles, P.C., 2101 Parks Ave., Suite 700, Virginia Beach, VA 23451; (757) 624-3238; rcgoodman@kaufcan.com