Class Note 1975
Issue
May - Jun 2018
This was a total Dartmouth immersion month for me. I don’t really have too many of those since we left the Upper Valley, and it was time well spent reconnecting. Oddly, it was with a variety of non-classmates and reveals the kind of bond we all share to that small college. I re-entered the applicant interview circle in my new hometown, Houston (well, Galveston, really, but that is a detail). The event was organized by Brandt Bowden ’00, the chief investment officer of Hanover Co., which was founded by his father, Murry Bowden ’70. There were a good many alumni participating, and I was also able to connect with Tyrone Byrd ’73 as we reminisced about the Dartmouth College of the 1970s. If you haven’t jumped into the interview pool recently, get back in, it is really rewarding and a great way to reconnect.
If that wasn’t enough, Eliza and I enjoyed a visit from my fraternity brother Rick ’74 and Catherine Ranger, who were in Houston attending a wedding. We had a great outing in Galveston and a wonderful catch up on the last 40 some odd years.
Regarding news that is closer to home for 1975, it turns out we have more authors among us than I knew. HarperCollins will publish Rick Allen’sbook about Robert Kennedy on May 1 in honor of 50 years since his assassination. I should say that it is being republished. Here is a preview: “Twenty-five years after Bobby Kennedy was assassinated, RFK: His Words for Our Times, a celebration of Kennedy’s life and legacy, was published to enormous acclaim. Now, a quarter century later, this classic volume has been thoroughly edited and updated.”
This just in from Art Beaver and Bob Sullivan, our newly drafted newsletter editors: “Dear classmates, we’re putting together four class newsletters between now and our 45th reunion in Hanover next June. We’re accepting all reminiscences of any length, trying to start a conversation. We’re also proposing themes. You might have seen our first ragged effort. In our second we’re proposing that folks focus on the idea of ‘Women Coming to Dartmouth,’ as our class is so uniquely positioned on this question. Have any of your sisters or daughters gone to Dartmouth, and how did the College change? We particularly want to hear from our female classmates, and any of them who want to guest edit—just let us know. Now, we don’t want to step on Steve’s toes here in his fine alumni mag column, and would suggest if you want to write longer form, come to us—we’ve got nothing but space. Anything can be shared with the class, on topic or off, by sending to Bob Sullivan at robertsullivanbooks@gmail.com or Artie Beaver at ajbeaver29@gmail.com. Let’s look at a Labor Day deadline. Hoping you all are very well.” Could not have said it better!
Vox clamantis in Tejas.
—Stephen D. Gray, 3627 Ave. M, Galveston, TX 77550; (650) 302-8739; fratergray@gmail.com
If that wasn’t enough, Eliza and I enjoyed a visit from my fraternity brother Rick ’74 and Catherine Ranger, who were in Houston attending a wedding. We had a great outing in Galveston and a wonderful catch up on the last 40 some odd years.
Regarding news that is closer to home for 1975, it turns out we have more authors among us than I knew. HarperCollins will publish Rick Allen’sbook about Robert Kennedy on May 1 in honor of 50 years since his assassination. I should say that it is being republished. Here is a preview: “Twenty-five years after Bobby Kennedy was assassinated, RFK: His Words for Our Times, a celebration of Kennedy’s life and legacy, was published to enormous acclaim. Now, a quarter century later, this classic volume has been thoroughly edited and updated.”
This just in from Art Beaver and Bob Sullivan, our newly drafted newsletter editors: “Dear classmates, we’re putting together four class newsletters between now and our 45th reunion in Hanover next June. We’re accepting all reminiscences of any length, trying to start a conversation. We’re also proposing themes. You might have seen our first ragged effort. In our second we’re proposing that folks focus on the idea of ‘Women Coming to Dartmouth,’ as our class is so uniquely positioned on this question. Have any of your sisters or daughters gone to Dartmouth, and how did the College change? We particularly want to hear from our female classmates, and any of them who want to guest edit—just let us know. Now, we don’t want to step on Steve’s toes here in his fine alumni mag column, and would suggest if you want to write longer form, come to us—we’ve got nothing but space. Anything can be shared with the class, on topic or off, by sending to Bob Sullivan at robertsullivanbooks@gmail.com or Artie Beaver at ajbeaver29@gmail.com. Let’s look at a Labor Day deadline. Hoping you all are very well.” Could not have said it better!
Vox clamantis in Tejas.
—Stephen D. Gray, 3627 Ave. M, Galveston, TX 77550; (650) 302-8739; fratergray@gmail.com