Class Note 1976

Greetings! By the time you read this you’ll either be getting ready to head off to our 35th Reunion or will have just returned. If you were there, it was great seeing you, if you weren’t we’re sorry we missed you. As usual, I haven’t received much (any) news from classmates. If Carl Little didn’t keep writing books, I wouldn’t have much to write about. Carl has recently released Edward Hopper’s New England. Edward Hopper (1882-1967) was one of the most recognized painters of the 20th century, spending most summers in New England. The book presents paintings of the New England coast and more and Carl has provided insight into how New England affected Hopper’s art and paintings. Thanks, Carl, for keeping the column going.


On a sad note, not having to do with our class, I recently attended the funeral of Mike Brigham ’77, who passed away in March after a long illness. Although it was a somber occasion, there were many ’77s, ’78s and ’79s in attendance. It is rumored that the elusive Greg Cronin was at the wake and I’m sorry I missed him.


I also heard a rumor that Paul Fritzson may have retired in Maine. Last I had heard was that Fritz was with Hannaford in Maine. If that’s where he finished his career, he had 30-plus years with the company. If it’s true I hope you’re enjoying your leisure time. If it’s not true, drop me a line or an email and let me know what you’re up to.


Take care and enjoy your summer. At least for the next column I should have the reunion info to keep me going.


—Jay Josselyn, 106 Yukon Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27514; (919) 493-7814; jayjosselyn@hotmail.com