Class Note 1955
Issue
May-June 2021
The first two months of 2021 are beginning as another heck of a year—even with politics aside—with the administration of the Covid-19 vaccines (and the associated problems) and the nationwide weather of winds, snow, ice, horrible wrecks, and lost power. March in like a lamb? Hope so—it’s my birthday.
Kathy and I received both shots this month, as have our similarly aged and vulnerable friends. Masks are still in use in all locations however. Future travel may become a possibility. Your class executive committee is working on a class mini-reunion in the fall; the news and reservation forms will be sent directly to you.
I had a nice chat with Dave Walton in Savannah, Georgia. He and Alice are doing well and not hit by the weather. Dave talks regularly with several of his Sigma Nu brothers. Tucker Creamer called with a good-news Covid-19 story that he is home again after his successful long hospital stay treatment of the virus. Surely a delightful result to counteract all the unsatisfactory results we hear of daily. Tucker served in the Marines in Hawaii following graduation. He moved to San Diego in 1962 and has become a very active member of the community in the city he loves. The College announced the retirement of athletics director Harry Sheehy after 10 years of distinct leadership: 27 Ivy and three national championships. We wish Harry and Connie a wonderful retirement.
Otis Carney’s widow, Barbara, has provided us with an excellent summary of their long, dedicated efforts to preserve, protect, and enhance the Marshfield, Massachusetts, homestead of Daniel Webster, class of 1801, which they led through the Daniel Webster Preservation Trust and Marshfield Historical Committee (where Otis was chair). A building, termed the “Law Office,” was restored with original furniture and Webster’s phaeton with the help of Bonnie MacAdam. In appreciation of Otis’ dedicated efforts, the town placed a plaque in front of the law office to honor his memory.
Sadly, we report the passing of Sanford Antin, M.D., Lyn Brock, Phillip Mayer, Bruce Newman, Dan Nixon, Pete Packard, Barry Rubens, Steve Schmieder, and David Steinberg.
—Ken Lundstrom, 1101 Exchange Place, #1106, Durham, NC 27713; (919) 206-4639; kenlundstrom@yahoo.com
Kathy and I received both shots this month, as have our similarly aged and vulnerable friends. Masks are still in use in all locations however. Future travel may become a possibility. Your class executive committee is working on a class mini-reunion in the fall; the news and reservation forms will be sent directly to you.
I had a nice chat with Dave Walton in Savannah, Georgia. He and Alice are doing well and not hit by the weather. Dave talks regularly with several of his Sigma Nu brothers. Tucker Creamer called with a good-news Covid-19 story that he is home again after his successful long hospital stay treatment of the virus. Surely a delightful result to counteract all the unsatisfactory results we hear of daily. Tucker served in the Marines in Hawaii following graduation. He moved to San Diego in 1962 and has become a very active member of the community in the city he loves. The College announced the retirement of athletics director Harry Sheehy after 10 years of distinct leadership: 27 Ivy and three national championships. We wish Harry and Connie a wonderful retirement.
Otis Carney’s widow, Barbara, has provided us with an excellent summary of their long, dedicated efforts to preserve, protect, and enhance the Marshfield, Massachusetts, homestead of Daniel Webster, class of 1801, which they led through the Daniel Webster Preservation Trust and Marshfield Historical Committee (where Otis was chair). A building, termed the “Law Office,” was restored with original furniture and Webster’s phaeton with the help of Bonnie MacAdam. In appreciation of Otis’ dedicated efforts, the town placed a plaque in front of the law office to honor his memory.
Sadly, we report the passing of Sanford Antin, M.D., Lyn Brock, Phillip Mayer, Bruce Newman, Dan Nixon, Pete Packard, Barry Rubens, Steve Schmieder, and David Steinberg.
—Ken Lundstrom, 1101 Exchange Place, #1106, Durham, NC 27713; (919) 206-4639; kenlundstrom@yahoo.com