First off, a huge round of snaps to Anne Bagamery, newlywed. In her own words: “Bob Marino—whom those at the mini-reunion last year will remember as the incredibly good sport who helped pack up our class tent in the pouring rain—and I were married September 25 in Paris, where we live. A good-sized Dartmouth contingent made the trip over for the occasion: Catherine Cates, Christine Hughes, Tom Mayer ’77 and Scott Thayer ’77A. At the reception that evening entertainment included the traditional singing of the alma mater and Ellen Sullivan Sen ’77 calling in from Boston to join Catherine in serenading the bride with ‘Where, Oh Where, Are You Tonight?’ (from Hee Haw). I doubt anyone who heard it will ever forget it!” And may they live happily ever after!


Next, Ralph Manuel ’58 (yes, that Ralph Manuel), who happens to be a fellow Navy Reserve retiree, sent me a press release on Burke Whitman. (The full version, including a recitation of Burke’s Marine Corps career, duty stations and awards, can be found in the class newsletter.) “Col. Burke W. Whitman, U.S. Marine Corps Reserve, currently serves as the commanding officer of 25th Marine Regiment (25th Marines) since July 17, 2010. The 25th Marines is one of three infantry regiments that comprise the 4th Marine Division and one of 11 infantry regiments in the Marine Corps as a whole.” For those who may be unfamiliar with our military, I want to note that very few people rise to the rank of colonel in the Marines—and even fewer are given command of a regiment—and what a signal honor this is. Burke, my hat is off to you.


A note about Facebook: For those who are already on it, please join the group “Dartmouth Class of 1978.” For those who haven’t yet embraced the social networking craze, please consider doing so. The class officers are working to improve overall communications with the entire class, and our Facebook page is a great way to reconnect and stay in touch with each other.


And from yours truly, please, write something! 


—Dave Hov, 7840 Virginia Oaks Drive, Gainesville, VA 20155; (571) 643-8040; davidhov@comcast.net