Class Note 1972
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Hail, noble ’72s, far and wide!
I write you just a few days after Commencement and welcoming another group of fresh young faces into the ranks of our alumni. Despite a damp beginning the sun appeared just as the last of the diplomas were being awarded. Perhaps it was an omen? Reunions followed with the expected fellowship and good cheer, old friendships renewed and new ones made. My favorite time of year, gents, and a reminder of just how fortunate I am to be in Hanover.
Before the ceremonies began I had the good fortune to chat with our esteemed classmate and congressman from the great state of New Hampshire, Paul Hodes. Paul is doing well inside the beltway. As one of his constituents I can say with certainty he is working very, very hard for all of us, especially during these challenging times both economically and politically. Paul is contemplating a run for the Senate this year—he’s got my vote!
From the “Windy City” Bill Schur offers welcome news: “Recently I was named to the board of directors of Rimfire Minerals Corp., a Vancouver-based minerals exploration company. On a trip there last week for a board meeting I had breakfast with Phil Cohen, who looks well and continues to practice nuclear medicine at Lions Gate Hospital.
“Earlier this summer Chip Carstensen stopped by my office in Chicago on a business trip. We had lunch together and reminisced about old times in Gile Hall. ‘Snake’ is managing director of NORD/LB Financial Services in New York City. He looks well and is enjoying his work.
“About two weeks ago I left my office for the day and saw a familiar face coming toward me, carrying a trial case, on La Salle Street. It was none other than Dick Donohue. Dick is an accomplished trial lawyer and former naval aviator. He and his family live in Wilmette, Illinois.”
I hadn’t heard from Charlie Schudson in a while and just as I was getting ready to track him down, the following arrived in my in-box!
“In 2004, when I was being victimized by a vicious, high-financed smear campaign, many of our classmates rallied to support my Wisconsin Court of Appeals reelection campaign. Unfortunately, by a 1 percent margin the smear campaign prevailed. Now, more than five years later, the State of Wisconsin lawyer regulation system has charged both my opponent and her husband with dishonesty, deceit, fraud or misrepresentation in their campaign and subsequent effort to conceal their conduct. It’s been a long wait for vindication, but a bit of justice now seems a little closer at hand. Thanks, again, to all my ’72 friends who stood with me.” Glad to see the cause of righteousness prevailed, my friend!
This column will likely reach you during the dog days of summer. I hope you and your families are able to take some time to enjoy each other and to kick back and relax. Until we meet again, be well!
Best always in green.
—Lauren “Duff” Cummings, P.O. Box 580, Hanover, NH 03755-0580; lauren.cummings@dartmouth.edu
Sept - Oct 2009
Hail, noble ’72s, far and wide!
I write you just a few days after Commencement and welcoming another group of fresh young faces into the ranks of our alumni. Despite a damp beginning the sun appeared just as the last of the diplomas were being awarded. Perhaps it was an omen? Reunions followed with the expected fellowship and good cheer, old friendships renewed and new ones made. My favorite time of year, gents, and a reminder of just how fortunate I am to be in Hanover.
Before the ceremonies began I had the good fortune to chat with our esteemed classmate and congressman from the great state of New Hampshire, Paul Hodes. Paul is doing well inside the beltway. As one of his constituents I can say with certainty he is working very, very hard for all of us, especially during these challenging times both economically and politically. Paul is contemplating a run for the Senate this year—he’s got my vote!
From the “Windy City” Bill Schur offers welcome news: “Recently I was named to the board of directors of Rimfire Minerals Corp., a Vancouver-based minerals exploration company. On a trip there last week for a board meeting I had breakfast with Phil Cohen, who looks well and continues to practice nuclear medicine at Lions Gate Hospital.
“Earlier this summer Chip Carstensen stopped by my office in Chicago on a business trip. We had lunch together and reminisced about old times in Gile Hall. ‘Snake’ is managing director of NORD/LB Financial Services in New York City. He looks well and is enjoying his work.
“About two weeks ago I left my office for the day and saw a familiar face coming toward me, carrying a trial case, on La Salle Street. It was none other than Dick Donohue. Dick is an accomplished trial lawyer and former naval aviator. He and his family live in Wilmette, Illinois.”
I hadn’t heard from Charlie Schudson in a while and just as I was getting ready to track him down, the following arrived in my in-box!
“In 2004, when I was being victimized by a vicious, high-financed smear campaign, many of our classmates rallied to support my Wisconsin Court of Appeals reelection campaign. Unfortunately, by a 1 percent margin the smear campaign prevailed. Now, more than five years later, the State of Wisconsin lawyer regulation system has charged both my opponent and her husband with dishonesty, deceit, fraud or misrepresentation in their campaign and subsequent effort to conceal their conduct. It’s been a long wait for vindication, but a bit of justice now seems a little closer at hand. Thanks, again, to all my ’72 friends who stood with me.” Glad to see the cause of righteousness prevailed, my friend!
This column will likely reach you during the dog days of summer. I hope you and your families are able to take some time to enjoy each other and to kick back and relax. Until we meet again, be well!
Best always in green.
—Lauren “Duff” Cummings, P.O. Box 580, Hanover, NH 03755-0580; lauren.cummings@dartmouth.edu