I was asked by some of the members of our class to voice their concerns regarding the removal of the weathervane from Baker Library and the erection of a plaza in the forefront of Dartmouth Row. Though they disagree with these decisions by the College, their continued love for Dartmouth prevails. A measure of this is evidenced in part by their response to the Dartmouth College Fund this year. Our class had the highest percentage of donors of any class outside of a reunion class. In addition, we were No. 2 in participation all told. Many kudos to Ron Lazar and his committee for another grand year. As if this were not enough, our class has contracted to build Put’s Path, about which I wrote earlier. As of this writing, it is almost complete and should be ready for the skiers this winter. I was delighted to receive two letters from classmates from whom we have not heard in years. Dan Boyd writes from his farm south of Ashland, Oregon, that he, having purchased it in 1983 after he retired, lives there now with his able assistant and “significant other” Max the dog. The original farm stock, which consisted of cattle, horses, ducks, geese, dogs, and goats, has dwindled to just Max and a horse. Dan’s health is good except for a few small affronts that don’t seem to impede him at all. Len Johnson writes that, after completing a senior fellowship at Dartmouth, he proceeded on to Harvard for his Ph.D. and then to University of California, Berkeley, where he spent his entire career. He continues, “I now realize more and more how very much Dartmouth still means to me; it gave me the extraordinary solid foundation on which all the rest still stands.” It was great hearing from you guys. Let’s stay in touch. I would love to hear from you with news of your present doings, so please do not hesitate to write or call. Sadly, I report the deaths of Thomas Dewey, Andrew Sigler, and Ralph “Skip” Adams. I offer the sincere condolences of the class. Many thanks.

—Mark Smoller, 401 Lake Shore Road, Putnam Valley, NY 10579; (845) 603-5066; dartmark@gmail.com