Mini-reunions are a great way to maintain contact between on campus reunions, recharge old friendships and get exposure to a number of interesting experiences. Classmate John Sconzo, a man of diverse skills and interests, organized a mini-reunion recently in N.Y.C., and sent along this account:


“On Wednesday, November 30, a group of classmates and partners convened for an intimate dinner at the Portuguese- and Asian-inflected Michelin-starred restaurant Aldea in N.Y.C. The group included Pat Berry, Wendy Brooks, Peter Corren, Jim Delisle, Robert Hoffman and Danielle Schanz. Chef George Mendez prepared a delectable menu with first course choices that included his signature shrimp Alinho or salad or mussel soup or foie gras terrine, a main course of sea-salted Chatham cod or wild mushroom risotto or wild striped bass or suckling pig along with a bevy of desserts and Chef Mendes’ signature Asian-influenced sea urchin toast. Ensconced in our own private room, we had a blast resuming old friendships and starting new ones. So much fun was being had, that we neglected to take a group photo!” Doesn’t it just make your mouth water? 


A couple of upcoming mini-reunions are planned for the New England area: Classmate and trustee Bill Burgess will be hosting a mini-reunion at his home for Boston area classmates on March 8. This will be a chance to hear from our two classmate trustees, Bill and Annette Gordon-Reed. Just 10 days later Geoff Hatheway is organizing an ’81 ski weekend at Magic Mountain in southern Vermont the weekend of March 17 (a very, very green St. Paddy’s Day)!


There are a number of ways to source column material and one of my favorites is walking the streets of Boston. On a recent stroll in the financial district I ran into George McLaughlin, who told me about his son George’s college selection process. Check out George the Younger’s skills on YouTube, showing moves his dad once displayed on the lawn of Alpha Delta during outdoor bands. George the Younger was named to the Boston Herald’s all-scholastic team. 


After serving three years as our class representative to the Alumni Council, Mark Davis is coming to the end of his term. We thank Mark for his time and service and for keeping us informed of council activities. 


The mission of the 126-member council is to sustain a fully informed, representative and engaged exchange of information and sentiment between alumni and their College and to enhance and inspire alumni involvement that furthers the mission of the College. Terms last three years and meetings occur twice annually for two to three days per session. This position is a great way to stay in touch with the action in Hanover. If you are interested in serving as our representative to the council or hosting a mini-reunion in your town, please reach out directly to Robert or me. Updates and details on many class events and class news can also be found on our class website and our Facebook page. 


—Brian Cusack, 26 Ocean Ave., Marblehead, MA 01945; (781) 710-7228; briancusack13@gmail.com; Robert Goldbloom, 324 Warburton Ave., Hastings-on-Hudson, NY 10706; (914) 231-5117; rgoldbloom@optonline.net