Class Note 1969
Issue
The big follow-up to our June reunion was the Homecoming gathering enjoyed by a large group in October. The game was a victory for the Big Green over Yale and was part of a grand celebration attended by a dozen classmates. In addition to our Upper Valley resident Paul Tuhus, attendees included Rick Willets with Joan, Dona Heller, Peter Elias and Cindy, Mark Bankoff with Ann, and Peter Imber. Living in adjoining states to New Hampshire definitely has its advantages as you can see the number of people who live in the region and are able to attend these events regularly. The class meeting was attended by the above as well as Kelly Simpson with Sally, Norman Jacobs and Irene, Henry Allen with Jim Knutti and Clint Harris with Meg. The discussion included ongoing support from the class as a Dartmouth athletics sponsor with a $500 donation and helping to fund a student organization, Athletes United, which sends varsity athletes to poorer areas around Hanover to get kids interested in sports. Our treasurer reports the class has more than $90,000 in the bank and our dues-paying participation is only 40 percent. Also discussed was the possibility of encouraging more attendance at the next Homecoming by reserving a block of rooms at an area hotel and develop a community service project where attendees can help out during the weekend, since we no longer spend all our time hanging around the keg. Finally, the group decided to contact certain classmates to act as mini-reunion chairs in various parts of the country; if you didn’t attend the meeting that could mean you. The weekend included the usual Friday dinner at Molly’s, where many of the above and Tom Cronan with Janet and Jack French with Linda participated followed by the parade, the Saturday pregame tailgate and a final dinner at the Canoe Club. Our webmaster informs us many of you may not be receiving email notices from the class if you have an address connected with AOL. It is a problem beyond his and apparently the College’s control, so to stay informed please subscribe with an alternative address. Our ace arts and theater reporter Arthur Fergenson alerted us to reviews written for The Weekly Standard by George Stauffer, currently dean of the Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts. George critiques a book about composer Robert Schumann, providing insight into the man and his music while integrating the author’s point of view. You will notice at the end of this column a new address for your secretary. Jo and I have opted to move to the land of grandparents so we will be near two of our sons and two young grandsons. It also moves us closer to Homecoming and other events at the College. We hope to see you there, or stop to see us when you are in our new area. —Steve Larson, 465 Miller Road, Winchester, VA 22602; (360) 770-4388; wheat69@outlook.com
Jan - Feb 2014
The big follow-up to our June reunion was the Homecoming gathering enjoyed by a large group in October. The game was a victory for the Big Green over Yale and was part of a grand celebration attended by a dozen classmates. In addition to our Upper Valley resident Paul Tuhus, attendees included Rick Willets with Joan, Dona Heller, Peter Elias and Cindy, Mark Bankoff with Ann, and Peter Imber. Living in adjoining states to New Hampshire definitely has its advantages as you can see the number of people who live in the region and are able to attend these events regularly. The class meeting was attended by the above as well as Kelly Simpson with Sally, Norman Jacobs and Irene, Henry Allen with Jim Knutti and Clint Harris with Meg. The discussion included ongoing support from the class as a Dartmouth athletics sponsor with a $500 donation and helping to fund a student organization, Athletes United, which sends varsity athletes to poorer areas around Hanover to get kids interested in sports. Our treasurer reports the class has more than $90,000 in the bank and our dues-paying participation is only 40 percent. Also discussed was the possibility of encouraging more attendance at the next Homecoming by reserving a block of rooms at an area hotel and develop a community service project where attendees can help out during the weekend, since we no longer spend all our time hanging around the keg. Finally, the group decided to contact certain classmates to act as mini-reunion chairs in various parts of the country; if you didn’t attend the meeting that could mean you. The weekend included the usual Friday dinner at Molly’s, where many of the above and Tom Cronan with Janet and Jack French with Linda participated followed by the parade, the Saturday pregame tailgate and a final dinner at the Canoe Club. Our webmaster informs us many of you may not be receiving email notices from the class if you have an address connected with AOL. It is a problem beyond his and apparently the College’s control, so to stay informed please subscribe with an alternative address. Our ace arts and theater reporter Arthur Fergenson alerted us to reviews written for The Weekly Standard by George Stauffer, currently dean of the Rutgers Mason Gross School of the Arts. George critiques a book about composer Robert Schumann, providing insight into the man and his music while integrating the author’s point of view. You will notice at the end of this column a new address for your secretary. Jo and I have opted to move to the land of grandparents so we will be near two of our sons and two young grandsons. It also moves us closer to Homecoming and other events at the College. We hope to see you there, or stop to see us when you are in our new area. —Steve Larson, 465 Miller Road, Winchester, VA 22602; (360) 770-4388; wheat69@outlook.com