Dear ’72s, I crashed the 50th reunion for the class of ’73. As I crossed the Ledyard Bridge I reflected on the numerous times I have made that trek. Some of my fondest memories as a youth were going to Hanover with my father and brothers to watch Dartmouth’s gridiron exploits. Hanover was full of activity, with the Marching Band and fans waving Dartmouth pennants, all decked out in festive fall attire. I would buy a white rabbit’s foot with a small green Dartmouth pennant attached. Her spell on them remains. I saw Wade Judge’s brother, Clark, and I missed Dave “Fuzzy” Thurston, who crashed his brother’s 50th. I enjoyed seeing the ’73s. Lawrie Lieberman sent me his version of a Walter Mitty type of journey around the country in rap sessions with various fictional people discussing multiple facets of American life from war to love. The sentiments expressed were real, but the characters were fictional. Jack Manning and Joe Davis traveled to Vietnam and environs. Joe was on business and Jack tagged along. Dave Engle stopped in to see John Burke while traveling through southern Vermont. Andrew “Chip” Carstensen’s daughter, Haley ’11, represented our class at the memorial service of Midge Zischke in Orinda, California, and visited with Jessica Zischke ’11. Midge and Peter ’52 (also deceased) were a loyal Dartmouth family. Pete was involved in the ’52-’72 program, hosting numerous classmates at their lovely home. Among ’72s spending time with the Zischkes in 1970 were Chip, Jack Manning, Joel Hyatt, Larry Barr (now deceased), Fred Crossman, Stu Simms, and yours truly. If I omitted a classmate, please let me know. Pete and Midge sent three children to Dartmouth: Mike ’77, Marion ’84, and Karen ’86. The hill winds know their names. I am happy to report that our oldest daughter, Hilary ’01, married to Bart Blackburn ’06, gave birth to son Tice. If Tice is fortunate enough to attend Dartmouth, he will be the fifth consecutive generation of my family to attend the College on the Hill. These notes are written just before I expect to get a report on our mini held in Seattle. Lest the old traditions fail.

—Shel Prentice, 2311 Tradition Way, #102, Naples, FL 34105; shelprentice72@gmail.com