Class Note 1965

Finally, September 1961 rolled around and we took steps that would change our lives forever. Many went on the freshman trip, meeting guys from all over the country. Then we collected our beanies, listened to John Sloan Dickey admonish us that our “business here is learning” and began our lives as men of Dartmouth. Our world was very different, but some problems seem to remain. On September 6, 1961, Afghanistan severed diplomatic relations with Pakistan over disputed border territories. On September 28 a military coup in Damascus effectively ended Syria’s affiliation with Egypt in the United Arab Emirates. But then on October 1 Roger Maris hit his 61st home run in the final (162nd) game of the season against the Red Sox, establishing the new single-season mark—in some books. The season had been extended to accommodate the addition of the then-new Washington Senators and California Angels to the American League. Mickey Mantle ended the season with 54. The film West Side Story, with music that we shared with special ones back home, was released on October 18. It doesn’t seem that long ago. 


Pete Baumbusch reports that retirement agrees with him. He and Cherry returned to Washington, D.C., from their Arabian Nights adventure, serving in the Dubai office of the Gibson Dunn law firm. They enjoyed participating in all the activities of a classic expat community. They were engaged in the vibrant political and economic life of the Middle East when the emirate was striving to become a world financial center, working to overcome centuries of ethnic and cultural strife. They also enjoyed the fabulous balls and wonderful golf. Pete returned to the Gibson D.C. office in 2010 and has now completely retired. They are nearly finished building a home in Georgetown, within walking distance of everything a retiree could desire—intellectual stimulation at Georgetown, great restaurants and the opportunity to participate in international and domestic policy affairs. Pete enjoys working on the issues raised at the Center for Contemporary Arab Studies at Georgetown, where he serves on the board of advisors.


David B. Jones has been named chairman of the board of CNS Response Inc. After leaving Hanover Dave got his M.B.A. and law degrees at the University of Southern California. Dave has had a successful career in the venture capital world, beginning with First Interstate Capital, where he was president and CEO from 1979 until 1985. He next served as a general partner of InterVen Partners to 1997 and then CEO of Dartron Inc., a manufacturer of computer accessories until 2003. Congratulations, Dave.


Please try to make it to the mini-reunion on Dartmouth Night, October 21-23. Susan and I started attending three years ago and now look forward to seeing old (and making new) friends each fall. There will be the traditional pre/post-bonfire wine reception, a cookout before the Columbia game and a cocktail party-dinner on Saturday evening. We will hold the class meeting at Pierce’s on Sunday morning. Stay in touch with Jane and George Wittreich for details. 


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—Tom Long, 1056 Leigh Mill Road, Great Falls, VA 22066; (703) 759-4255; tomlong@erols.com