Class Note 1955
Issue
January-February 2022
Our Hanover mini-reunion September 26-29, held to replace our cancelled 65th reunion, was a rousing success, with 40 classmates, spouses, and widows in attendance. Justie and John Braestrup (Oregon) and Sharon and Bill Cassell (California) were the longest distance travelers. Also Dorothy and John Barker (Maryland) and Bobbie and Al Weiler (Ohio) made a long jaunt to join us.
We were greeted by President Hanlon ’77 on Sunday evening. Dinner guests were Jim and Susan Wright Monday and Marcia and professor Colin Calloway Tuesday. President Emeritus Wright spoke fondly of his association with the class and our endowed scholarship in his name. Professor Calloway discussed his new book, The Chiefs Now in This City on Tuesday morning. Charles Warner gave a captivating, informative review and discussion of his highly successful book, Media Selling. Charlie also gave a sparkling review of Joe Mathewson’s new book, Ethical Journalism. Our own Bonnie MacAdam led us on a tour of the Hood Museum, concentrating on gifts from our class’ Hood Fund and gifts of classmates. Interim athletic director Peter Roby ’79 explained how he reinstated five teams and brought the College into compliance with Title IX. He also related how with the coaches they managed to deal with cancelled seasons and begin a fresh start this fall. After dinner Sunday evening Jere Daniell gave a stirring talk about the new centers and institutes that bring together the very best of Dartmouth. The reunion memorial service was officiated by the Rev. Amanda Lape-Freeberg, pastor of the United Church of Christ, Hanover. The names of our deceased classmates were read by Bill Cassell: John French, Jay Benenson, and Frank Davidson.
In recognition of her dedicated management of this remarkable reunion, Betty Brady received an engraved Simon Pearce pitcher, presented by president Mike Gorton on behalf of the class.
Final thoughts from Marty Aronson reminded us to celebrate each day and that we continue to be ’55 forever friends.
Sadly, we report the passing of David Conlan, John K. Foster, William B. Macurdy, John T. Porvaznik, M.D., Robert Reis, M.D., and Arthur Thorne.
—Ken Lundstrom, 1101 Exchange Place, #1106, Durham, NC 27713; (919) 206-4639; kenlundstrom@yahoo.com
We were greeted by President Hanlon ’77 on Sunday evening. Dinner guests were Jim and Susan Wright Monday and Marcia and professor Colin Calloway Tuesday. President Emeritus Wright spoke fondly of his association with the class and our endowed scholarship in his name. Professor Calloway discussed his new book, The Chiefs Now in This City on Tuesday morning. Charles Warner gave a captivating, informative review and discussion of his highly successful book, Media Selling. Charlie also gave a sparkling review of Joe Mathewson’s new book, Ethical Journalism. Our own Bonnie MacAdam led us on a tour of the Hood Museum, concentrating on gifts from our class’ Hood Fund and gifts of classmates. Interim athletic director Peter Roby ’79 explained how he reinstated five teams and brought the College into compliance with Title IX. He also related how with the coaches they managed to deal with cancelled seasons and begin a fresh start this fall. After dinner Sunday evening Jere Daniell gave a stirring talk about the new centers and institutes that bring together the very best of Dartmouth. The reunion memorial service was officiated by the Rev. Amanda Lape-Freeberg, pastor of the United Church of Christ, Hanover. The names of our deceased classmates were read by Bill Cassell: John French, Jay Benenson, and Frank Davidson.
In recognition of her dedicated management of this remarkable reunion, Betty Brady received an engraved Simon Pearce pitcher, presented by president Mike Gorton on behalf of the class.
Final thoughts from Marty Aronson reminded us to celebrate each day and that we continue to be ’55 forever friends.
Sadly, we report the passing of David Conlan, John K. Foster, William B. Macurdy, John T. Porvaznik, M.D., Robert Reis, M.D., and Arthur Thorne.
—Ken Lundstrom, 1101 Exchange Place, #1106, Durham, NC 27713; (919) 206-4639; kenlundstrom@yahoo.com