Class Note 1969
Issue
September-October 2021
The top of the post-pandemic news features our renovation of the DOC House, scheduled for completion by Homecoming—back on campus at last—in October. The key players, under the leadership of Paul Tuhus, Tom Hunt, Andy McLane, and John Mathias, emphasize class unity in every discussion. “This is about all of us, not just a select handful,” Paul said in a recent call, “and this is the crowning achievement of one of the great classes in Dartmouth College history.”
Special mention also goes out to Julie Anderson Mathias, internationally acclaimed artist and interior architect, who has contributed elegant and inspired design solutions that we will enjoy at the Homecoming dedication and ribbon cutting. “Without Julie,” one observer notes, “a bunch of old guys might have filled the place using the same acquisition skills we relied upon to furnish our dorm rooms and frat houses.” Tom, Andy, and head agent John Myers emphasize that no gift is too small and the window remains open for classmates to chip in. The project has drawn many classmates back to Dartmouth. “The DOC project transcends politics, status, individual histories, and opinions,” one donor said, “and I’m grateful that so many of us are joining together despite the many years. One voice feels fantastic!”
In other news, the tireless Arthur Fergenson continues his creative use of Zoom as a vehicle for mini-reunion activities, including online play readings, Saturday night at the movies, “Casual Conversations,” and impressive special events involving Dartmouth faculty. (See The ’69 Times for details!) Nanalee Raphael speaks for many of the more than 100 participants: “These Zooms have been wonderful, as I’m getting to know guys I never interacted with on campus. Next reunion I’ll actually have something to talk with them about rather than trying to make acquaintances in a limited amount of time.”
Dona Heller and Norm Jacobs are cooking up great events for Homecoming, including forums and follies. We will be inviting 2019s to report on “being safe at least in the wide, wide world.” Make your plans now to come home to Hanover. And don’t forget that every month Jim Staros hosts a freestyle social hour on Zoom, and that brings us together in a delightful hour of agenda-free fellowship.
Allen Denison has built The ’69 Times into a heavyweight package of class news and information, a key resource for many classmates who aren’t on the email list. Don’t miss it when it arrives with your land mail. All the news that fits, he prints!
We’ve lost three fine classmates this year. Michael Lewis Groden, Edward “Ned” Symes, and Geoffrey “Rip” G. Maclay Jr. passed away this spring. Tributes to their remarkable lives are included in Allen’s current newsletter and on the class website.
As Peter Schaeffer always reminds us: “Savor every precious moment!”
—John “Tex” Talmadge, 3519 Brookline Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75234; (214) 673-9250; johntalmadgemd@gmail.com
Special mention also goes out to Julie Anderson Mathias, internationally acclaimed artist and interior architect, who has contributed elegant and inspired design solutions that we will enjoy at the Homecoming dedication and ribbon cutting. “Without Julie,” one observer notes, “a bunch of old guys might have filled the place using the same acquisition skills we relied upon to furnish our dorm rooms and frat houses.” Tom, Andy, and head agent John Myers emphasize that no gift is too small and the window remains open for classmates to chip in. The project has drawn many classmates back to Dartmouth. “The DOC project transcends politics, status, individual histories, and opinions,” one donor said, “and I’m grateful that so many of us are joining together despite the many years. One voice feels fantastic!”
In other news, the tireless Arthur Fergenson continues his creative use of Zoom as a vehicle for mini-reunion activities, including online play readings, Saturday night at the movies, “Casual Conversations,” and impressive special events involving Dartmouth faculty. (See The ’69 Times for details!) Nanalee Raphael speaks for many of the more than 100 participants: “These Zooms have been wonderful, as I’m getting to know guys I never interacted with on campus. Next reunion I’ll actually have something to talk with them about rather than trying to make acquaintances in a limited amount of time.”
Dona Heller and Norm Jacobs are cooking up great events for Homecoming, including forums and follies. We will be inviting 2019s to report on “being safe at least in the wide, wide world.” Make your plans now to come home to Hanover. And don’t forget that every month Jim Staros hosts a freestyle social hour on Zoom, and that brings us together in a delightful hour of agenda-free fellowship.
Allen Denison has built The ’69 Times into a heavyweight package of class news and information, a key resource for many classmates who aren’t on the email list. Don’t miss it when it arrives with your land mail. All the news that fits, he prints!
We’ve lost three fine classmates this year. Michael Lewis Groden, Edward “Ned” Symes, and Geoffrey “Rip” G. Maclay Jr. passed away this spring. Tributes to their remarkable lives are included in Allen’s current newsletter and on the class website.
As Peter Schaeffer always reminds us: “Savor every precious moment!”
—John “Tex” Talmadge, 3519 Brookline Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75234; (214) 673-9250; johntalmadgemd@gmail.com