Class Note 1970
Issue
May - Jun 2018
Looking for some inspiration, I saw the piece on CBS News Sunday Morning regarding the 50th anniversary of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band. Not unexpectedly, CBS turned to Paul Gambaccini to ponder the significance of the Beatles’ 1967 album.
On a dreary rainy day in late February our local ski area resembles a glacier rather than the pristine, snowy white trails usually found this time of year. Perhaps we could all use some inspiration or at least the musical diversion of the Beatles. Turning 70 myself this past week has prompted some reflections on our world 50 years ago.
Bill Wilson writes: “Ann and I joined the grandparents club on January 8, when daughter Maggie and her husband, Sam, delivered Wilson Edward Koelbl in Washington, D.C. While Ann and I may be late to the grandparent party, we are still convinced that he is the cutest baby ever. And the best 70th birthday present (a few days early) I could ever receive!”
Brent G. Petty reports: “I took to heart your suggestion encouraging us to contemplate the 50 years that have passed since our early years at Dartmouth. Fifty years ago I was working through a heavy class load and covering Eugene McCarthy’s presidential campaign for WDCR news—one of the most enjoyable experiences of my college career. I remember interviewing Senator McCarthy, and I vividly remember the amazing energy and excitement at his campaign headquarters on the night of his remarkable showing in March 1968 in the New Hampshire primary. Just one month later President Johnson announced that he would not seek or accept the nomination for another term as president. Later that year, during the spring of 1968, I was part of the Glee Club and participated in the club’s tour down the east coast to Florida. Visiting and staying with alumni was great, and the camaraderie during the tour was fantastic. These were times not to be forgotten, and I’m grateful that the College included these opportunities for us.”
An update from Don MacMannis: “As I’ve started to wind down from so many days in the office, it appears that I’m not really headed for retirement yet. Instead, I’ve decided to take my years of practice as a child and family psychologist and package them into an exciting online program for parenting strong-willed kids. This online thing is really interesting because I get to help folks popping onto my computer screen from all over the world as I address their questions. It makes me think back to my first computer experience—the days of taking that class in geography that had a computer component to it (Kemeny’s Basic) some 49 years ago! Anyway, if any of you have kids with kids who are strong-willed, let them know about my free webinar at Strong-WilledChild.com. See you at the big reunion!”
Let me know what inspired you 50 years ago.
—Gary Miller, 7 East Hill Road, Canton, CT 06019; garettmiller@mac.com
On a dreary rainy day in late February our local ski area resembles a glacier rather than the pristine, snowy white trails usually found this time of year. Perhaps we could all use some inspiration or at least the musical diversion of the Beatles. Turning 70 myself this past week has prompted some reflections on our world 50 years ago.
Bill Wilson writes: “Ann and I joined the grandparents club on January 8, when daughter Maggie and her husband, Sam, delivered Wilson Edward Koelbl in Washington, D.C. While Ann and I may be late to the grandparent party, we are still convinced that he is the cutest baby ever. And the best 70th birthday present (a few days early) I could ever receive!”
Brent G. Petty reports: “I took to heart your suggestion encouraging us to contemplate the 50 years that have passed since our early years at Dartmouth. Fifty years ago I was working through a heavy class load and covering Eugene McCarthy’s presidential campaign for WDCR news—one of the most enjoyable experiences of my college career. I remember interviewing Senator McCarthy, and I vividly remember the amazing energy and excitement at his campaign headquarters on the night of his remarkable showing in March 1968 in the New Hampshire primary. Just one month later President Johnson announced that he would not seek or accept the nomination for another term as president. Later that year, during the spring of 1968, I was part of the Glee Club and participated in the club’s tour down the east coast to Florida. Visiting and staying with alumni was great, and the camaraderie during the tour was fantastic. These were times not to be forgotten, and I’m grateful that the College included these opportunities for us.”
An update from Don MacMannis: “As I’ve started to wind down from so many days in the office, it appears that I’m not really headed for retirement yet. Instead, I’ve decided to take my years of practice as a child and family psychologist and package them into an exciting online program for parenting strong-willed kids. This online thing is really interesting because I get to help folks popping onto my computer screen from all over the world as I address their questions. It makes me think back to my first computer experience—the days of taking that class in geography that had a computer component to it (Kemeny’s Basic) some 49 years ago! Anyway, if any of you have kids with kids who are strong-willed, let them know about my free webinar at Strong-WilledChild.com. See you at the big reunion!”
Let me know what inspired you 50 years ago.
—Gary Miller, 7 East Hill Road, Canton, CT 06019; garettmiller@mac.com