Class Note 1966
Issue
Sept - Oct 2016
“I do not know how a reunion could have been any better.” That’s how Bill Duval summed up the class of 1966 50th reunion, and just about all of the 265 classmates (and 200-plus “Dartmates”) who attended would heartily agree.
Oh sure, it was rainy most of Saturday and downright chilly at night, but that only served to rekindle warm Hanover memories and make the hot rock ’n’ roll band and the inviting tented sidewalk cafe that much more appealing.
What a wonderful job the leadership team of class president Al Keiller, co-chairs Jim Lustenader and Bob Serenbetz and treasurer Jim Weiskopf did! Half a century in the making and three and half years of planning certainly paid off. Bravo!
We came from far and near. Jim and Nadene Yarmon from Anchorage, Alaska. Howie Dobbs from England. Labor lawyer Skip Pease and Carol-Anne came down from Ottawa, Canada, and international business consultant Peter Cleaves and Dorothy came up from Austin, Texas. Counselor Jeff Rogers and Kathryn traveled from Portland, Oregon, and aerospace scientist and clarinetist George Valley from west L.A.
Andy Smith, a pharmacology and molecular biology researcher brought his folding bicycle from Oakland, California, and peddled everywhere. Retired airplane pilot Al Leach steered his travel trailer from Redlands, California, on a two-week cross-country odyssey.
There was everything from a vigorous hike up Mount Moosilauke before the dedication of the Class of 1966 Bunkhouse to a surf-and-turf banquet down by the Connecticut River. We were treated to a mind-stretching lecture on The Book of Daniel, an inspirational speech from President Hanlon and a poignant reflection on the heartbreaking toll the Vietnam War took on Dartmouth students from gracious President Emeritus Jim Wright.
Budge Gere and Brad Laycock led a moving memorial service for the 106 classmates who have passed away, ably assisted by the 18-member ’66 Glee Club in fine voice. Howard Weiner, an eminent neurologist, neuroscientist and immunologist who also happens to be a talented filmmaker, offered a sneak preview of his new opus, The Last Poker Game.
UC Santa Barbara history professor Nelson Lichtenstein, accompanied by wife Eileen Boris, was inducted into the Dartmouth College chapter of Phi Beta Kappa as an alumni member. U.S. Sen. Angus King received a shout out from the Old Pine during graduation.
Two classmates with Ph.D.s, Tom Brady, entrepreneur and a former dean at the University of Toledo, and Barry Macado, historian, author and coach at Washington & Lee University for 44 years, offered insights into the future of education. (“Expand pre-K to all,” said Tom. “Embrace the power of liberal arts,” advised Barry.)
The centerpiece of our reunion weekend was our participation as honored guests in the class of 2016 graduation under clear skies on the Green. Decked out in green, some still wearing our weathered ’66 beanies, we lent continuity, gravitas and an occasional limp to the momentous day for the more than 1,000 new grads.
Our presence may have signaled to many of these 21-year-olds that, in June 2066, many of them may be marching in on the same hallowed ground—rounder, grayer, with lifetime resumes filled with challenges met, opportunities seized and contributions made to friends and society.
I hope they enjoy the ride as much as we enjoyed sharing our journey with friends, old and new, at our 50th reunion.
—Larry Geiger, 93 Greenridge Ave., White Plains, NY 10605; (914) 860-4945; lgeiger@aol.com
Oh sure, it was rainy most of Saturday and downright chilly at night, but that only served to rekindle warm Hanover memories and make the hot rock ’n’ roll band and the inviting tented sidewalk cafe that much more appealing.
What a wonderful job the leadership team of class president Al Keiller, co-chairs Jim Lustenader and Bob Serenbetz and treasurer Jim Weiskopf did! Half a century in the making and three and half years of planning certainly paid off. Bravo!
We came from far and near. Jim and Nadene Yarmon from Anchorage, Alaska. Howie Dobbs from England. Labor lawyer Skip Pease and Carol-Anne came down from Ottawa, Canada, and international business consultant Peter Cleaves and Dorothy came up from Austin, Texas. Counselor Jeff Rogers and Kathryn traveled from Portland, Oregon, and aerospace scientist and clarinetist George Valley from west L.A.
Andy Smith, a pharmacology and molecular biology researcher brought his folding bicycle from Oakland, California, and peddled everywhere. Retired airplane pilot Al Leach steered his travel trailer from Redlands, California, on a two-week cross-country odyssey.
There was everything from a vigorous hike up Mount Moosilauke before the dedication of the Class of 1966 Bunkhouse to a surf-and-turf banquet down by the Connecticut River. We were treated to a mind-stretching lecture on The Book of Daniel, an inspirational speech from President Hanlon and a poignant reflection on the heartbreaking toll the Vietnam War took on Dartmouth students from gracious President Emeritus Jim Wright.
Budge Gere and Brad Laycock led a moving memorial service for the 106 classmates who have passed away, ably assisted by the 18-member ’66 Glee Club in fine voice. Howard Weiner, an eminent neurologist, neuroscientist and immunologist who also happens to be a talented filmmaker, offered a sneak preview of his new opus, The Last Poker Game.
UC Santa Barbara history professor Nelson Lichtenstein, accompanied by wife Eileen Boris, was inducted into the Dartmouth College chapter of Phi Beta Kappa as an alumni member. U.S. Sen. Angus King received a shout out from the Old Pine during graduation.
Two classmates with Ph.D.s, Tom Brady, entrepreneur and a former dean at the University of Toledo, and Barry Macado, historian, author and coach at Washington & Lee University for 44 years, offered insights into the future of education. (“Expand pre-K to all,” said Tom. “Embrace the power of liberal arts,” advised Barry.)
The centerpiece of our reunion weekend was our participation as honored guests in the class of 2016 graduation under clear skies on the Green. Decked out in green, some still wearing our weathered ’66 beanies, we lent continuity, gravitas and an occasional limp to the momentous day for the more than 1,000 new grads.
Our presence may have signaled to many of these 21-year-olds that, in June 2066, many of them may be marching in on the same hallowed ground—rounder, grayer, with lifetime resumes filled with challenges met, opportunities seized and contributions made to friends and society.
I hope they enjoy the ride as much as we enjoyed sharing our journey with friends, old and new, at our 50th reunion.
—Larry Geiger, 93 Greenridge Ave., White Plains, NY 10605; (914) 860-4945; lgeiger@aol.com