Class Note 1969
Perhaps the best news is the success of the mini-reunion our president Sandy Alderson and Lindahosted at Citi Field for a Mets home game against Atlanta in early August. The attendees enjoyed a private suite with fine food and great beverages while sharing life experiences with several ’69s, their wives and some children. Among those present were Peter Schaeffer, Dimitri Gerakaris, Tim Means, Allan Wolkoff, Rick Willets, Dick Bourgeois, Ken Paul, Bill Stableford, Dona Heller, Dud Kay, Greg Lau, Kelly Simpson, Jim Gardner, Mark Bankoff and the list goes on. I do not have solid confirmation but I believe others at the game were Chuck Morey, Arthur LaMontagne, John Jay and probably several classmates I missed. The appreciative comments to Sandy after the event were filled with descriptions of the quality of the setting, the great conversations and the regrettable loss by Sandy’s Mets. If, like me, you see names of people you haven’t thought of or spoken to in years then you probably share my regret at missing a terrific opportunity like this to meet with classmates and friends. Homecoming in October is the next official chance to be together but there will likely be more of these minis in the meantime. For an update on mini-reunions or to host one in your city, contact one of the class officers or members of the executive committee.
David Prentice passed along a message from the College about Joe Mehling and his retirement in August. Joe has been the college photographer since 1993, taking many of the pictures you see in this magazine and providing nearly two decades of photographic history of campus life and significant events. His work can be seen on many Dartmouth websites as well as pictures hanging on walls throughout the campus. Prior to his job at the College Joe was a freelance photographer in New York City and the Upper Valley and his work appeared in The New York Times and The Boston Globe.
It seems we never run out of classmates in the legal profession to write about and this is actually a follow-up for Brooke Jackson’s nomination to the federal bench earlier this year. Colorado’s Senators Udall and Bennet announced in August that the full Senate confirmed Brooke to serve as U.S. District Court judge in Colorado. He will fill the last vacancy on Colorado’s federal district court—a need that had been rated a judicial emergency. When I asked him to comment Brooke told me, “It was nice to have this done, and I’m excited about this next chapter in my life.” Meanwhile many of us are in or seriously close to retirement.
Regrettably we must inform you that Bob Lefkowits passed away in June, almost five years after his injury. His son Brad reports that Lefty’s family was at his side for his final moments.
Next issue look for news about a recent author in Julian Reeves’ family.
Please continue to keep Allen Denison and me informed of happenings in your life.
—Steve Larson, 9101 W 146th St., Overland Park, KS 66221; (360) 770-4388; wheat69@earthlink.net
