We set out for Homecoming Weekend in high spirits, looking forward to a lovely weekend. Our hopes were fulfilled. Dartmouth looked beautiful. Spirits were high. We sensed the excitement of the big weekend as we crossed the bridge and drove slowly up Wheelock Street. Hanover was alive with alums, students, and parents all going somewhere, walking animatedly with a joyous bounce to each step. The shops along Main Street were busy as the weekenders purchased tangible reminders of a happy weekend in Hanover.

That evening the parade was fun. The recently redesigned bonfire did not suppress the joy of the ’26s as they formally proclaimed their entrance into Dartmouth’s lore and introduced themselves to the alums. On Saturday morning we had an enjoyable class meeting in the Paganucci Room of the ’53 Commons. Present at the meeting were Vivian and Richard Kahn, Richard Fleming, Deb and David Horlacher,Jane Lattes and Ron Lazar, Cynthia and Richard O’Connor, Donna Reilly, Bobby and Mark Smoller, Ross McIntyre,and Granthia Preston and Harlan Fair, who had just flown in from a family wedding. More joined us via Zoom and were easily assimilated into the meeting. After the meeting we enjoyed lunch at the ’53 Commons. A screen was set up for us in the Paganucci Room so those who did not attend the game in person could watch it on television. Dinner at the Commons was lovely. Once again we were able to enjoy the amazing array of different offerings of Dartmouth dining services. We left for home on Sunday morning looking forward to our next get-together, the big 70th reunion September 10-12. Please make plans to join us for this event. We shall all be staying at the Hanover Inn as guests of the College. Plans are being formulated to make all of our events accessible to everyone.

Sadly, I must announce the loss of our dear classmate Harlan Fair and offer our condolences to Granthia and his children.

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