Class Note 1969
Issue
November-December 2020
The coronavirus pandemic has spared our class, as far as we know, and the summer of 2020 has even had some lighter moments. Chris Stillbach writes, “I’m so old I don’t buy green bananas anymore.” Our virtual mini-reunions, guided by Arthur Fergenson, attract more classmates every month on Zoom. The social hours are usually on a Wednesday, and Jim Staros sends an invitation on the class listserv. You can also write or call me for details. Our Sunday evening 12-step meetings also have a loyal following, and everyone is welcome at these open meetings.
The Sunday “Casual Conversations” have also attracted robust attendance for talks on a variety of topics. Most recently Peter Elias presented a stimulating talk on junk science and Arnie Resnicoff talked about becoming a military chaplain, including his harrowing experience in the 1983 Beirut bombing. Bob Garman, Mark Anderson, Dave Agan, Phil Bush, Dona Heller, Ben Romney, and several others joined the discussion. Sandy Alderson steps to the plate next with a baseball memoir, “My Life in Dirt.”
On several Sundays the Dartmouth Traveling Players have convened to do a play reading on Zoom, most recently King Charles III, a stirring drama featured on PBS Masterpiece. Allen Denison was brilliant as Charles, and Jane (Hastings) Bataille captured Camilla perfectly. Chuck Morey, Jon Mark, Nanalee Raphael, Arthur Fergenson, Kammy Brooks, and other friends completed the cast. Next up? Hamlet!
Randy Podenza and Bill Howell have led a lively listserv discussion ranging from the pandemic to Black Lives Matter to interpreting coronavirus data. Peter Elias and Ben Romney have helped us understand data related to Covid-19. Similarly, Julian Reeves has offered his “inside Washington” perspective as John Duke, Bruce Hamilton, Tim Means, and Bob Garman discussed issues related to the postal service. Sam Snyder, a soccer fan as passionate as Aldie Caram, also joins in.
Dudley Kay, Dave Prentice, Henry Allen, and their tireless team proudly announce the publication of The Book 2.0, an outstanding heavyweight addendum to our 50th reunion book. It’s downloadable as a PDF, so contact the team if you need the link.
Norm Jacobs and Dona Heller take the lead in our virtual Homecoming, starting on Thursday evening, October 1. We’ll have terrific experiences, including virtual wine tasting (!) and a master cooking class. Visit the class website (link below) now to get details and sign up. In the spring of 2022 we will celebrate our 75th birthdays, so stay tuned.
Our class project, renovating the DOC House, moves along impressively. Paul Tuhus and Andy McLane continue leading an amazing effort.
We are sad to report the passing of William Ferguson. If you have news or reflections, please send them.
There is even more news at www.dartmouth69.org. Also give Zoom a try and enjoy great fellowship with us if you haven’t already!
—John “Tex” Talmadge, 3519 Brookline Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75234; (214) 673-9250; johntalmadgemd@gmail.com
The Sunday “Casual Conversations” have also attracted robust attendance for talks on a variety of topics. Most recently Peter Elias presented a stimulating talk on junk science and Arnie Resnicoff talked about becoming a military chaplain, including his harrowing experience in the 1983 Beirut bombing. Bob Garman, Mark Anderson, Dave Agan, Phil Bush, Dona Heller, Ben Romney, and several others joined the discussion. Sandy Alderson steps to the plate next with a baseball memoir, “My Life in Dirt.”
On several Sundays the Dartmouth Traveling Players have convened to do a play reading on Zoom, most recently King Charles III, a stirring drama featured on PBS Masterpiece. Allen Denison was brilliant as Charles, and Jane (Hastings) Bataille captured Camilla perfectly. Chuck Morey, Jon Mark, Nanalee Raphael, Arthur Fergenson, Kammy Brooks, and other friends completed the cast. Next up? Hamlet!
Randy Podenza and Bill Howell have led a lively listserv discussion ranging from the pandemic to Black Lives Matter to interpreting coronavirus data. Peter Elias and Ben Romney have helped us understand data related to Covid-19. Similarly, Julian Reeves has offered his “inside Washington” perspective as John Duke, Bruce Hamilton, Tim Means, and Bob Garman discussed issues related to the postal service. Sam Snyder, a soccer fan as passionate as Aldie Caram, also joins in.
Dudley Kay, Dave Prentice, Henry Allen, and their tireless team proudly announce the publication of The Book 2.0, an outstanding heavyweight addendum to our 50th reunion book. It’s downloadable as a PDF, so contact the team if you need the link.
Norm Jacobs and Dona Heller take the lead in our virtual Homecoming, starting on Thursday evening, October 1. We’ll have terrific experiences, including virtual wine tasting (!) and a master cooking class. Visit the class website (link below) now to get details and sign up. In the spring of 2022 we will celebrate our 75th birthdays, so stay tuned.
Our class project, renovating the DOC House, moves along impressively. Paul Tuhus and Andy McLane continue leading an amazing effort.
We are sad to report the passing of William Ferguson. If you have news or reflections, please send them.
There is even more news at www.dartmouth69.org. Also give Zoom a try and enjoy great fellowship with us if you haven’t already!
—John “Tex” Talmadge, 3519 Brookline Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75234; (214) 673-9250; johntalmadgemd@gmail.com