Class Note 1969
Issue
May-June 2021
Something’s happening here! The dazzling bright spot in our Covidized Dartmouth world is Zoom, our 21st-century virtual commons. Classmates gather often on Zoom: Social hours, play readings, casual conversations, 12-step sessions, mini-reunions, wine tastings, and interest groups are going strong. Attendance is impressive. You can join by audio if you’re camera shy and it’s easy to dial in. Our latest offering is virtual Saturday night at the movies, where we can group watch a film. Contact Arthur Fergenson (arthur.fergenson@ansalaw.com) or Tex Talmadge (johntalmadgemd@gmail.com) if you need guidance or direction on any of these gatherings.
The women in our class are well-represented these days. Dona Heller has teamed up with Norm Jacobs for the wine tastings and other event planning, and Nanalee Raphael and Carol Dudley have done the casting for our many play readings. Also, many thanks to Norm for his outstanding work with the Alumni Council. His successor in that role, Dick Glovsky, will now represent us during this era of change and uncertainty.
Have you never joined our email listserv? Did you drop off the list a few years back? Sign up! We could fill entire columns documenting renewed friendships as well as inspiring associations with classmates we didn’t often see as undergraduates. This is a new era, and we’d love to hear from you. Watch for your hard copy March issue of The ’69 Times to hit your mailbox with a ton of news, links, updates, and upcoming events. To join or rejoin the email list, email Peter Elias at pheski69@gmail.com.
We also hail the recent launch of the alumni small-business directory at dartgo.org/smallbusiness, which has more than 270 alumni members registered. CEO Ted Baehr and Movieguide took honors as our first official ’69 small-business registrant.
We did it! Andy McLane and Paul Tuhus report that fundraising for the restoration of the Dartmouth Outing Club House has been a resounding success. Thanks to all who have chipped in! President Hanlon gives a rouse: “Your project is the largest 50th reunion class gift in the history of Dartmouth College.” Eye-popping pictures are in the newsletter and on the class website.
Secretary emeritus Steve Larson, who graced this column for many years, cautioned that reporting deaths was the hardest part of the job. This winter we lost David Prentice and Jeffrey Kopat, two greatly loved and respected classmates, both passionate about life outdoors. David, of course, was the creative force behind “The Book,” and his sudden passing was deeply heartbreaking for classmates who worked closely with him for many years. We remember Jeffrey as a hard-core denizen of Kiewit Computation Center, a math whiz, and a fine fellow. We have more about Dave and Jeff on the class website and in the newsletter.
Gleeful rumors are flying about Homecoming in Hanover next October. Stay tuned!
—John “Tex” Talmadge, 3519 Brookline Lane, Farmers Branch TX 75234; (214) 673-9250; johntalmadgemd@gmail.com
The women in our class are well-represented these days. Dona Heller has teamed up with Norm Jacobs for the wine tastings and other event planning, and Nanalee Raphael and Carol Dudley have done the casting for our many play readings. Also, many thanks to Norm for his outstanding work with the Alumni Council. His successor in that role, Dick Glovsky, will now represent us during this era of change and uncertainty.
Have you never joined our email listserv? Did you drop off the list a few years back? Sign up! We could fill entire columns documenting renewed friendships as well as inspiring associations with classmates we didn’t often see as undergraduates. This is a new era, and we’d love to hear from you. Watch for your hard copy March issue of The ’69 Times to hit your mailbox with a ton of news, links, updates, and upcoming events. To join or rejoin the email list, email Peter Elias at pheski69@gmail.com.
We also hail the recent launch of the alumni small-business directory at dartgo.org/smallbusiness, which has more than 270 alumni members registered. CEO Ted Baehr and Movieguide took honors as our first official ’69 small-business registrant.
We did it! Andy McLane and Paul Tuhus report that fundraising for the restoration of the Dartmouth Outing Club House has been a resounding success. Thanks to all who have chipped in! President Hanlon gives a rouse: “Your project is the largest 50th reunion class gift in the history of Dartmouth College.” Eye-popping pictures are in the newsletter and on the class website.
Secretary emeritus Steve Larson, who graced this column for many years, cautioned that reporting deaths was the hardest part of the job. This winter we lost David Prentice and Jeffrey Kopat, two greatly loved and respected classmates, both passionate about life outdoors. David, of course, was the creative force behind “The Book,” and his sudden passing was deeply heartbreaking for classmates who worked closely with him for many years. We remember Jeffrey as a hard-core denizen of Kiewit Computation Center, a math whiz, and a fine fellow. We have more about Dave and Jeff on the class website and in the newsletter.
Gleeful rumors are flying about Homecoming in Hanover next October. Stay tuned!
—John “Tex” Talmadge, 3519 Brookline Lane, Farmers Branch TX 75234; (214) 673-9250; johntalmadgemd@gmail.com